Important Dates in April at CPA
Dear Parents and Carers,
We hope everyone is enjoying the Easter holidays and spending time relaxing with family and friends.
The holidays are from Monday 30th March until Tuesday 14th April. Please note that Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th April are INSET days for teaching staff only. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school on Wednesday 15th April 2026.
We’ve got lots of great events and activities coming up for our students so take a look below to see what’s planned.
Throughout term time we run regular parents and carers coffee mornings, craft mornings, choir practice and yoga. We’d love to see you there. Please scroll down to find out more.
Event: World Autism Acceptance Month & Autism Acceptance Week
Date: Monday 20th April to Friday 24th April
About: April is World Autism Acceptance Month, and during the week beginning 20th April 2026, we’ll be taking part in special activities to raise awareness and celebrate autism. We have two main activities planned, along with some additional activities:
- Decorate a T-shirt – Each student will receive a t-shirt from school to personalise
- 5k Walk Challenge – Students will work towards completing 5k throughout the week
At the end of the week, we’ll celebrate all our students’ achievements in a whole school assembly.
Let’s all work together to raise awareness of autism and inclusion across our school community.
NHS Vaccinations for Year 8 to Year 11 Students
If you missed your HPV vaccination you can visit a NHS catch-up clinic to make sure you are fully protected:
Thursday 23rd April
15.00 – 16.15
Charlton Family Practice, SE7 7EL
Tuesday 26 May
10.30 – 13.30
Waterways Children Centre, SE28 8EZ
Saturday 30 May
12.15 – 15.15
Holy Trinity Church, Eltham, SE9 2SD
Scan the QR code or call 020 3903 3345 to book an appointment or for more information.
Events and activities for Parents & Carers
Event: Parents & Carers Craft Group
Date: Every Tuesday during term time starting Tuesday 13th January 2026
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: sjohnson@charltonparkacademy.co.uk
Event: Parent & Carers Coffee Mornings
Date: Every Wednesday during term time starting Wednesday 14th January 2026
Time: 10am to 12pm
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: sjohnson@charltonparkacademy.co.uk
Event: 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
Event: 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: sjohnson@charltonparkacademy.co.uk
