New Islington News – Edition 23
Celebrating our pupils:
Congratulations to our pupils who have been showing a real understanding of the Co-op Ways of Being: Austin, Ione and David, Federico, Christine, Dimir, Primrose, Harvey and a warm welcome to Zayne.
Parents Evening:
Hopefully by now everyone will have logged onto the system, ready to book your parents evening appointment on Monday from 8am. In case you have yet to do so, the details are:
https://newislington.schoolcloud.co.uk/
Then login following the instructions, with the following information:
Parent – Title First Name Surname
Parent – Email (This must be the email that we have on our School Comms system)
Student – First Name
Student – Surname
Student – DOB
School Attendance
Thank you to everyone who arrives at school on time – we are noticing an improvement! If you are running late, you will need to sign your child using our electronic system so we can track the children and the reasons for being late.
If your child is unwell, please ring 01612738077 or email newislington@coopacademies.co.uk before 8:00. Please use this office/admin email address to ensure your message is picked up in time; do not use the direct email addresses for members of staff.
Industrial Action 15th and 16th March
Teachers across the UK have voted in favour of strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions; but this only involves members of one of several trade unions. To be clear, this is not a dispute about the operation of our school. This strike action will only be taken by members of teaching staff; support staff will not be taking industrial action.
As this strike action is over two days, please read the following information carefully so that you are aware of when your child’s class is closed to pupils or open for pupils.
| Wednesday 15th March | Thursday 16th March | |
| Rec ZI | Open | Open |
| Rec NE | Closed | Closed |
| Yr1 MO | Closed | Open |
| Yr1 HL | Open | Open |
| Yr 2 AOM | Closed | Open |
| Yr2 JJ | Closed | Open |
| Yr3 FC | Closed | Closed |
| Yr 3 JM | Closed | Closed |
| Yr 4 AO | Open | Closed |
| Yr 4 LB | Open | Closed |
| Yr 5LB | Open | Open |
| Yr 5 IP/FD | Open | Closed |
| Yr 6 CH | Open | Open |
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 in bold. Greater details will be given as appropriate nearer the time.
Monday 13 March – Week B Sign up for parents evening
Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th March – Industrial Action Strikes. Please ensure you know when or if your child’s class is closed.
Friday 17th March: Our Year 5 and 6 pupils will take part in a live-link session with scientist and author Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock. This will be an inspiring session, seeing a successful black woman scientist working at the top of her game.
Week A – Monday 20 March
Wednesday 22nd March – Parent Forum at 2:30. Come along to ask any questions you might have about school. Unless we are told about your worries or concerns, we cannot do anything about them!
Monday 27 March – Week B
Tuesday 28 March – Parents Evening (phone calls an option)
Thursday 30 March – Parents Evening (phone calls an option)
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
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
- 13/3/23 – 1HL
- 20/3/23 – 2JJ
- 27/3/23 – 4LB
Fridays
- 17/3/23 – 2AO
- 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/