Culloden Newsletter
March 20th 2026
CPA will be taking part in the Mini London Marathon, to take part pupils need to complete at least 10 laps on three days from 23rd March until 1st May, all pupils who participate and complete this will receive a certificate.
PE teachers will be sending out a sign up sheet and pupils can add how many laps they did on each day they participated. Pupils need to do a minimum of 33 laps to achieve the 2 miles.
Eid Mubarak to all our Culloden families and staff.
Class parties will take place on the Monday 23rd of March.
Pupils can wear party clothes and bring some party food to share.
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.
Our Year 6 pupils have been working extremely hard as they prepare for their SATs, which will take place from Monday 11th May to Thursday 14th May.
The children have shown great commitment, attending Saturday booster sessions and practising using past papers to build their confidence and familiarity with the test format. A key focus has been helping pupils manage their time effectively so they can complete each paper within the time limit.
We are very proud of the effort they are putting into their learning. Parents and carers can continue to support by encouraging regular revision at home and reminding children to practise the skills they have been learning in school.
Abdul, Y6
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
Takes place in the Main Hall – sign up with via the class teacher
School is only open for Year 6 pupils.
Nursery AM
Reception PM
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.