Important Dates in October at CPA
Dear Parents and Carers
October is a busy month for our students with some interesting activities planned.
The Half Term holidays are coming up at the end of this month starting Monday 26th to Friday 30th October.
Term two will commence on Monday 2nd November.
Please see below for more information and details of how you can get involved.
Activities and Events for Students
National Poetry Day
Date: Thursday 1st October
About: We will be celebrating by reading poems aloud and writing our own poems.
CPA Librarian Caroline has picked out some of her favourite poems to share with students in the library.
Black History Month
Date: Thursday 1st to Saturday 31st October
About: The 2026 theme is “Honouring Our Communities”. It is a great opportunity to explore Black History and there will be a focus on Black History in the library.
Sunshine Day (Linked to World Mental Health Day)
Date: Wednesday 7th October
About: On Sunshine Day we spend the day doing relaxing activities such as craft, gardening, singing and dancing. We focus on activities that are good for our mental health and help us to relax.
End of Term School Disco
Date: Friday 23rd October
About: We will be celebrating the end of Term 1 with a fun school disco. We ask that our students come dressed in their favourite comfortable clothes for dancing.
Information, Activities and Events for Parents and Carers
Gentle Reminder – Consent for Flu Vaccination
Dear Parents & Carers
If you have not completed the consent form for the flu vaccination please can you do so by Thursday 22nd October. The form allows you to either give your consent or not give your consent. You can do this by clicking the link below.
> Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust
The final in school flu vaccination session will be held on Friday 23rd October. Any questions please contact the Immunisation Team
Tel: 0203 9033345 – Immunisation team telephone contact
Ofsted Parent View Survey – Please complete
As we continue to work hard to provide the very best education and care for your young person at Charlton Park Academy, your feedback is incredibly valuable to us. We genuinely want to hear what you think about the school, what’s working well and where we can improve.
We would be really grateful if you could spare just a few minutes to complete the Ofsted Parent View Questionnaire.
Parent online sessions with Rhannon Gogh
Deputyship/trusts and wills/planning for the future
Dates: Friday 16th October & Friday 6th November 2026
We are pleased to let parents know that Rhiannon Gogh will be offering a series of online parent sessions focusing on future planning for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The sessions will cover important topics including Deputyship, Wills and Trusts, financial planning, and preparing for adulthood. These areas can often feel complex and overwhelming for families, particularly as young people approach the age of 18 and parents begin to consider decision-making, legal responsibilities, and long-term financial security.
Greenwich SEN Transition Fair
Date: Friday 16th October 2026
Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm (Drop in anytime)
Expert Talks: 10am to 12.30pm
Marketplace: 12.30pm to 3.00pm
Location: Tall Trees, Goldie Leigh, Lodge Hill, Abbey Wood SE2 0AY
Information Stalls & Marketplace
Meet a wide range of services across health, SEN Education, social care, day services, and charity/leisure organisations.
Expert Talks
Hear from key adult services including Transition nursing, Learning disabilities transition team, Social care, and a previous service user.
Advice and Support
Get practical advice and information to help plan the next steps.
For Young People, Families & Carers
Everyone welcome – come along, connect, and find the support you need.
A FREE event brining together local services and expertise to support a confident transition to adult life.
Carers Social Group
Social connections and info sharing for carers of learning disabled and autistic adults
Caring for Carers in Hospital
Meet the people who want to support you
Date: Friday 16th October
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Address: Woolwich Waves, The Party Room, 49 Woolwich New Road, SE18 6EU
Free & Full accessible
No booking needed Drop In
Special Guests
Andrea McDonnell, Director of Nursing, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Jenny Davis & Reena Dhaligadoo, Learning Disability Nurses, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
CLLR. Mariam Lolavar, Royal Borough of Greenwich
When your loved one is in hospital, who is looking out for you?
Hear updates on hospital carer support initiatives including plans to offer meals to carers
Tell us what support you need during hospital stays
Connect with other carers over coffee in a relaxed environment
Join the Carers Social Group
www.carerssocialgreenwich.com
Parents & Carers Craft Group
Date: Every Tuesday during term time
Time: 10.00am to 12.00pm
Location: Charlton Park Academy
About: In these sessions parents and carers share their craft skills and make lovely items. We then sell these items to help raise money for the annual school prom which is held every summer. We’d love to see you, so come and learn a new craft or share your own craft skills!
“The knowledge, love and support from parents in the group is humbling.”
“It’s been a great mental therapy session for me while being surrounded by caring people who understand everyone’s problems.”
For more information please contact Sara on email: mailbox@charltonparkacademy.co.uk
Greenwich Carer Voices for Parents & Carers
Time: 12.15pm to 13.30pm
Date: Every Wednesday during term time
Location: Charlton Park Academy
About: Every Wednesday during term time at Charlton Park Academy Guided by a fantastic choir leader who is a professional Soprano and loves to lead community choirs. We are “all abilities” which means you just need to enjoy singing!
Singing combines being with other carers, having a laugh, expressing yourself in a song and de-stressing. You’ll also receive valuable professional musical tuition to make the very best of your voice. Just drop in. No need to book!
To find out more email: carersocialgreenwich@gmail.com
Activity: Parent & Carers Coffee Mornings
Date: Every Wednesday during term time
Time: 10am to 12pm
Location: Charlton Park Academy
About: Get to know other Charlton Park Academy parents and carers. Please join Sara Johnson at Charlton Park Academy every Wednesday morning during term time for a chat, and a cup of tea or coffee. For more information please contact Sara on email: mailbox@charltonparkacademy.co.uk.
Activity: Yoga for Parents & Carers
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Date: Every Thursday during term time
About: Please come along and join us for our weekly yoga for parents & carers session. Yoga supports positive wellbeing and mental health. We’d love to see you there.
For more information please contact Sara on email: mailbox@charltonparkacademy.co.uk
