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.
Activities and Events for Parents and Carers
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.
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
