Culloden Newsletter
April 17th 2026
Welcome back to all our CPA staff and children, we hope you all had a restful break and are ready for the Summer term!
Before the half-term break, our school councillors had the amazing opportunity to visit the Vue Cinema in Stratford for a special screening of the beloved classic, How to Train Your Dragon.
This trip was a wonderful way to celebrate the hard work and dedication our pupil leaders have shown throughout the term.
Parents are invited to visit their child’s classroom and look through their books:
Nursery: 5th May, 8.45-9.10am.
Reception: 6th May, 8.45-9.10am.
Year 1: 5th May, 8.45-9.05am.
Year 2: 5th May, 8.45-9.05am.
Year 3: 5th May, 8.45-9.05am.
Year 4: 8th May, 8.45-9.10am.
Year 5: 5th May, 8.45-9.10am.
Year 6: 8th May, 8.45-9.10am.
Shopna’s Class: 6th May, 8.45-9.10am.
Important Reminder: Morning Drop-Off and Attendance
School starts 08:55.
- Gate Opens 08:45
- Gate Closes 09:00
Children arriving after this time are to enter through the Dee Street office entrance and drop the children in the main hall, please make sure late register is signed in on arrival.
Polite Notice for parents driving outside school premises during school drop off and pick up times.
A number of concerned parents have reported speeding cars outside the school gates.
Please be mindful of children, parents along with pedestrians who are around the school gates during this time and we encourage parents to drive responsibly.
A Reminder to Nursery Parents
If your child is part time, please collect them at 12.00pm. The Kirmichael Road entrance will promptly close at 12.05pm. Thank you.
Attendance Reporting
All medical appointments should be made outside of school hours where possible.
If your child has a medical appointment you will need to notify the Attendance team in the office not the Class Teacher. Proof of any appointments will be requested by the Attendance Team.
Please make sure to contact school for each day that your child is absent. You can do this by calling the School or through MCAS.
Important Dates
School is only open for Year 6 pupils.
Nursery will be closed for 15-hour pupils.
Nursery 10-11AM
Reception 2-3PM
Part time nursery pupils starting Reception will stay in school from 9-3.
With children.
Only parents of finalists are invited.
Save the Date!
There will be a special ceremony for those children who are recognised as having displayed all three of Paradigm’s values (integrity; community; excellence) by the end of June.
The ceremony will take place at Old Ford Primary on Friday 10 July, starting from 2.15pm. Parents/carers of children receiving awards will be invited to attend. We will confirm nearer the time if your child has been invited to the ceremony, along with additional details but, for now, please pencil that date and time into your diary.