New Islington News – Edition 24
Celebrating our children:
Congratulations to the following children who demonstrate the Ways of Being Co-op: Farida, Rita, Zhuo Yuan and Kevin, Mark, Alexey, Dylan and Esme, Luna and Aarit, Jake and Stevie, Tayah, Kayden and Karen
Parent Forum:
We have our Spring Term Parent Forum on Wednesday 22nd March at 2:30. Come along to meet other parents, and to chat about the school. Bring your questions and queries, and your suggestions. A member of the office team will be on hand to answer any administrative questions, as well as our two Parent governors. Do come along!
Locusts Gardening Club – Free Event tomorrow!
The Locusts is a family focused gardening gang designed to inspire the next wave of urban horticulturalists (and have a grand green adventure too).
Workshops take place 1-3pm in Sadler’s Yard (wet weather contingency is in place!) between March – October and are designed to be family friendly, so everyone is welcome to join.
From creepy crawlies to big digs, we always have plenty of opportunity to get (and keep getting) your hands dirty through city gardening!
Aimed at children between ages of 4 and 10.
All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
All tools and equipment provided. Book your family ticket here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-locusts-kids-gardening-gang-tickets-564647835877?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
British Science Week:
Thank you to the scientists who came in this week to work with our pupils, to talk about their profession and inspire the next generation! Dr Michael Harris from the University of Manchester brought science to life with our Year 5 and 6 classes, turning plastic into soil. Dr Gloria Lopez-Castejon who is a Senior Research Fellow at the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation and Dr. Ania Jolly who is Head of Research and Business Development at the Henry Royce Institute came in to talk with our Year 2s and Year 5s. Feedback from the pupils was so positive.
Key dates:
The following list gives an outline of the term’s events. They are not set in stone! New additions or alterations will be highlighted. Greater details will be given as appropriate nearer the time.
Saturday 18th March – Free gardening event for our families: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-locusts-kids-gardening-gang-tickets-564647835877?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Week A – Monday 20 March
Wednesday 22nd March – Parent Forum at 2:30. See above.
Monday 27 March – Week B
Tuesday 28 March – Parents Evening (phone calls an option)
Thursday 30 March – Parents Evening (phone calls an option)
Thursday 30th March – Dodgeball Competition at Co-op Academy Failsworth
Friday 31st March – Finish for the Easter holidays
Monday 17 April – Week A
Monday 17th April – Pupils back in school
Monday 24th April – Week B
Monday 1st May – Week A
Monday 1st May – School closed (Bank Holiday)
Monday 8th May – Week B
Monday 8th May – School closed (King’s Coronation)
Tuesday 9th May – Year 6 SATS tests begin
Tuesday 16th May – Showcase assembly – drummers. Parents welcome 9:00
Thursday 18th May – Showcase Assembly – Choir and Marimba band – parents welcome 9:00
Friday 19th May – Year 3 trip to the Halle St Michaels for a historical/musical workshop
Wednesday 24th May – Year 5 IP Geography Field Study trip
Thursday 25th May – Year 5 LB Geography Field Study Trip
Friday 26th May – Year 4 trip to the Halle St Michaels for a historical/musical workshop
Friday 26th May – Finish for the Whit half term holiday
Tuesday 6th June – Pupils back in school
Friday 30th June – The Halle are bringing instruments and musicians to our school! This will be a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to experience professional musicians playing music from around the world.
Wednesday 12th July – EYFS and KS1 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – more details to follow
Wednesday 19th July – KS23 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – more details to follow
Friday 21st July – Year 6 Leavers Assembly – 9:15 – more details to follow
Friday 21st July – School closes for the Summer Holiday at 1:00. There will be no Wraparound Club
Forest School
Children should come to school on Forest School days in the appropriate clothing and footwear. As the winter approaches, a warm waterproof coat is essential as the children go out in any weather.
Please refer to letters previously sent home or ask your child’s teacher for clarification.
Mondays
- 20/3/23 – 2JJ
- 27/3/23 – 4LB
Fridays
- 24/3/23 – 4AO
- 31/3/23 – No Forest School
Year 3 and 5 will have 2 sessions in Summer 1
Reception ZI Fridays week A
Reception NE Fridays week B
Safeguarding concerns should be directed to Karen Reveley who is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (karen.reveley@coopacademies.co.uk) or to Tabitha Smith (tabitha.smith@coopacademies.co.uk) who is our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Outside of school hours, phone 999 with urgent welfare concerns, or call Advice and Guidance on 0161 234 5001.
You can also report a concern via our website: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/report-a-concern/