Sports Day 2022
Published 17/06/23
We had an amazing Sports Day today!
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Read MoreNew Islington News – Edition 32
Published 09/06/23Celebrating our children:
This week, the following children have been recognised for showing a good understanding of the Ways of Being Co-op: Minnel, Stevie, Nichole and Lucy, Theon, Peace and Jamelia and Asande
Musical Appreciation:
This week the children have listened to and learned about Mozart’s clarinet concerto.
Staffing update:
Please look out for a letter giving updates on our staffing structure for September. As you know, we have some teaching staff leaving at the end of this term. We say goodbye to Mrs Reveley, Miss Otu, Miss Dixie, Miss Lockyer and Miss Bevan and we welcome Mrs Topham, Mr Villarubia, Miss Dempsey, Miss Ballentine and Miss Harris.
Wraparound Hours Extended:
From September, the morning Wraparound hours will be extended. Doors will open at 7:30 and the cost will be £4:00. Book and pay online ahead of the time as usual.
From September, the after school costs will increase. Collect by 4:30 cost will be £5:50 and collect by 6:00 cost will be £12:00
School dinner price rise:
From September the cost of a school dinner will be £2:75 per day.
Key dates and information about events can be found here: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/events/
Monday 12th June – Rearranged date for class photos. Please can all pupils wear their usual school uniform and not forest school clothes or PE kit.
Wednesday 14th June – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Wednesday 21st June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Thursday 22nd June – Year 3 FC trip to Rudy’s to experience life in a real restaurant
Thursday 22nd June – Stepping Stones Parent Information Session. This meeting is for our new families starting with us in September. 6:15 start (no children)
Tuesday 27th June – Stepping Stones Meet the Teacher morning. This is for our new Reception pupils and their parents who will be with us in September
Wednesday 28th June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Thursday 29th June – Year 3JM trip to Rudy’s to experience life in a real restaurant
Friday 30th June – Going Global: 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.
Friday 7th July – Going Global: a celebration of cultures. Children are invited to come to school wearing the traditional dress of your home country. It would be lovely to come along with interesting facts to share.
Monday July, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July – dance workshops for all our classes (free of charge) to fit in with our Going Global project
Wednesday 12th July – EYFS and KS1 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome
Friday 14th July – Sports Day (KS2 in the morning and KS1 in the afternoon) Families welcome. More details to follow with timings.
Friday 14th July – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Monday 17th July – Open Day from 3:30 to 5:00. Come along and have a look through your child’s work, and chat to the teacher. Our new teachers will be here too, so that you can come and introduce yourselves.
Wednesday 19th July – KS2 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome
Friday 21st July – Year 6 Leavers Assembly – 9:15 This is for our Year 6 parents only.
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.
Please refer to letters previously sent home or ask your child’s teacher for clarification.
Mondays:
- 12/6/23 Year 5IP
- 19/6/23 Year 1MO
- 26/6/23 Year 2JJ
- 3/7/23 Year 5LB
- 10/7/23 Year 2 AO
- 17/7/23 Year 4LB
Fridays:
- 16/6/23 Year 3FC
- 23/6/23 Year 3JM
- 7/7/23 Year 4AO
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/
Read MoreNew Islington News – Edition 31
Published 26/05/23Celebrating our children:
This week, the following children have been recognised for showing a good understanding of the Ways of Being Co-op: Hanna, Paulina, Adam and Olivia, Chiu Yu and Farida, Alexander and Raghavi, Noah, Aminah and Fran, Yatra and James, Theon, Mila and Zoe, Stacie and Dylan, Stevie and Clotilde, Lola and Kairo and Ava R
Musical Appreciation:
This week the children have listened to a medley of traditional rhythms from West Africa and South Africa.
Trauma and Mental Health Award:
Following our recent TISUK award visit we are delighted to confirm that Co-op Academy New Islington has achieved the Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools Award.
The consultant was highly impressed by the standard of practice within our school and thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
Many thanks for the hard work and determination of Miss Morris who has worked tirelessly, taking the team with her, to ensure our pupils get the very best.
A huge thank you:
Such generosity has been on show over the last few weeks; over 65 pencil cases ready filled with resources, plus many other stationery items, are now boxed and ready to be shipped off to Sierra Leone.
Our choir:
Our choir and marimba / drumming band performed at a huge event on Saturday – at the Co-op AGM. They did themselves, their families and the school proud. Feedback on their confidence and skill was commented upon by everyone attending. Many thanks to the families and friends who gave up their Saturday to ensure the pupils arrived on time, and to the staff who supported the amazing Mrs Mirazi at this event.
Vouchers:
Our families who are eligible for free school meal holiday vouchers will be able to collect these after the half term break; the vouchers have not yet been issued to us. We will send families a text when the vouchers have arrived with us.
Wraparound Hours Extended:
From September, the morning Wraparound hours will be extended. Doors will open at 7:30 and the cost will be £4:00. Book and pay online ahead of the time as usual.
From September, the after school costs will increase. Collect by 4:30 cost will be £5:50 and collect by 6:00 cost will be £12:00
School dinner price rise:
From September the cost of a school dinner will be £2:75 per day.
Key dates and information about events can be found here: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/events/
Monday 5th June – Teacher Training day – no pupils in school
Tuesday 6th June – Pupils back in school
Wednesday 7th June – class photos (please can pupils come to school in their uniform, even if they normally have PE and no Forest School clothes, even if it is a forest school session)
Thursday 8th June – Year 3 to Manchester Museum – more details to follow nearer the time
Thursday 8th June – Band on the Wall Trip – more details to follow
Wednesday 14th June – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Wednesday 21st June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Thursday 22nd June – Year 3 FC trip to Rudy’s to experience life in a real restaurant
Thursday 22nd June – Stepping Stones Parent Information Session. This meeting is for our new families starting with us in September. 6:15 start (no children)
Tuesday 27th June – Stepping Stones Meet the Teacher morning. This is for our new Reception pupils and their parents who will be with us in September
Wednesday 28th June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Thursday 29th June – Year 3JM trip to Rudy’s to experience life in a real restaurant
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.
Friday 7th July – Going Global: a celebration of cultures. Children are invited to come to school wearing the traditional dress of your home country. It would be lovely to come along with interesting facts to share.
Monday July, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July – dance workshops for all our classes (free of charge) to fit in with our Going Global project
Wednesday 12th July – EYFS and KS1 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – more details to follow
Friday 14th July – Sports Day (KS2 in the morning and KS1 in the afternoon) Families welcome. More details to follow.
Friday 14th July – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Monday 17th July – Open Day from 3:30 to 5:00. Come along and have a look through your child’s work, and chat to the teacher.
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.
Please refer to letters previously sent home or ask your child’s teacher for clarification.
Mondays:
- 12/6/23 Year 5IP
- 19/6/23 Year 1MO
- 26/6/23 Year 2JJ
- 3/7/23 Year 5LB
- 10/7/23 Year 2 AO
- 17/7/23 Year 4LB
Fridays:
- 9/6/23 Year 1HL
- 16/6/23 Year 3FC
- 23/6/23 Year 3JM
- 7/7/23 Year 4AO
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/
Read MoreReception visit Local Health Centre
Published 26/05/23Our Reception children had an amazing time last week.
They visited the local Health Centre to bring to life their learning about ‘People Who Help Us’.
What a memorable experience for everyone!
Thank you to the whole team at Ancoats Urban Village Medical Practice.
Read MorePupils Wow in Showcase Assembly
Published 26/05/23We welcomed our families in to watch another Showcase Assembly where our choir and one of our Marimba Bands performed with skill and confidence.
Thank you everyone for entertaining us!
Read MoreNew Islington News – Edition 30
Published 19/05/23Celebrating our children:
This week, the following children have been recognised for showing a good understanding of the Ways of Being Co-op: Zhuo Yuan, Zayn, Saanvi, Emily and Abdulla
Musical Appreciation:
We were treated to a wonderful performance from our Choir, as well as from the Marimba Band – all part of our regular Showcase Assembly schedule.
Destiny Grace Academy:
Hopefully you will all have read the information about our partner school, Destiny Grace Academy. This half term we are collecting pencil cases with stationery resources in – nothing new, just pens, pencils, felt pens that you might have already at home. Many thanks to the families that have already donated resources; our target is 60 pencil cases complete with resources. Please can these be brought in next week so they can be packed up and sent off.
Wraparound Hours Extended from September:
From September, the morning Wraparound hours will be extended. Doors will open at 7:30 and the cost will be £4:00. Book and pay online ahead of the time as usual.
From September, the after school costs will increase. Collect by 4:30 cost will be £5:50 and collect by 6:00 cost will be £12:00
School dinner price rise from September:
From September the cost of a school dinner will be £2:75 per day.
Key dates and information about events can be found here: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/events/
Wednesday 24th May – Year 5 IP Geography Field Study trip – letter has already been sent out
Thursday 25th May – Year 5 LB Geography Field Study Trip – letter has already been sent out
Friday 26th May – Year 4 trip to the Halle St Michaels for a historical/musical workshop
Friday 26th May – Careers Fair
Friday 26th May – Finish for the Whit half term holiday
Monday 5th June – Teacher Training day – no pupils in school
Tuesday 6th June – Pupils back in school
Wednesday 7th June – class photos (please can pupils come to school in their uniform, even if they normally have PE and no Forest School clothes, even if it is a forest school session)
Thursday 8th June – Year 3 to Manchester Museum – more details to follow nearer the time
Thursday 8th June – Band on the Wall Trip – more details to follow
Wednesday 14th June – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Wednesday 21st June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Thursday 22nd June – Year 3 FC trip to Rudy’s to experience life in a real restaurant
Wednesday 28th June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Thursday 29th June – Year 3JM trip to Rudy’s to experience life in a real restaurant
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.
Friday 7th July – Going Global: a celebration of cultures. Children are invited to come to school wearing the traditional dress of your home country. It would be lovely to come along with interesting facts to share.
Monday July, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July – dance workshops for all our classes (free of charge) to fit in with our Going Global project
Wednesday 12th July – EYFS and KS1 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – more details to follow
Friday 14th July – Sports Day (KS2 in the morning and KS1 in the afternoon) Families welcome. More details to follow.
Friday 14th July – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Monday 19th July – Open Day from 3:30 to 5:00. Come along and have a look through your child’s work, and chat to the teacher.
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:
22/5/23 – 1HL
Fridays:
- 26/5/23 – 1MO
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/
Read MoreYear 7 Virtual Parents Evening | Thursday 27th April 5pm- 7pm
Published 17/05/23
Read MoreNew Islington News – Edition 29
Published 13/05/23Celebrating our children:
This week, the following children have been recognised for showing a good understanding of the Ways of Being Co-op: Ethan, Chavez, Mateo, Naci, Megha, Prisha, Thales, Elissa, Neer
Musical Appreciation:
We continued the theme of unusual handmade instruments; handmade creations from around the world.
SATS success:
Well done to our Year 6 pupils who have completed the Government SATs tests this week. Their positive attitude ensured that they were calm and focused – they all deserve an excellent set of results.
Destiny Grace Academy:
Hopefully you will all have read the information about our partner school, Destiny Grace Academy. This half term we are collecting pencil cases with stationery resources in – nothing new, just pens, pencils, felt pens that you might have already at home. Many thanks to the families that have already donated resources; our target is 60 pencil cases complete with resources.
School dinner price rise:
From September the cost of a school dinner will be £2:75 per day.
Key dates and information about events can be found here: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/events/
Tuesday 16th May – Showcase assembly CANCELLED
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 – Careers Fair
Friday 26th May – Finish for the Whit half term holiday
Monday 5th June – teacher training day – no pupils in school
Tuesday 6th June – Pupils back in school
Wednesday 7th June – class photos (please can pupils come to school in their uniform, even if they normally have PE and no Forest School clothes, even if it is a forest school session)
Thursday 8th June – Year 3 to Manchester Museum
Thursday 8th June – Band on the Wall Trip – more details to follow
Wednesday 14th June – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Wednesday 21st June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Wednesday 28th June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
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.
Friday 7th July – Going Global: a celebration of cultures. Children are invited to come to school wearing the traditional dress of your home country. It would be lovely to come along with interesting facts to share.
Monday July, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July – dance workshops for all our classes (free of charge) to fit in with our Going Global project
Wednesday 12th July – EYFS and KS1 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – more details to follow
Friday 14th July – Sports Day (KS2 in the morning and KS1 in the afternoon) Families welcome. More details to follow.
Friday 14th July – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Monday 19th July – Open Day from 3:30 to 5:00. Come along and have a look through your child’s work, and chat to the teacher.
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:
- 15/5/23 – 3JM
- 22/5/23 – 1HL
Fridays:
- 26/5/23 – 1MO
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/
Read MoreDrama and dance workshop at Manchester Grammar
Published 03/05/23We went to Manchester Grammar School for a brilliant dance and drama workshop!
Our boys and girls helped choreograph a fun routine to ‘Under The Sea’ from Disney’s ‘Little Mermaid’.
Everyone got stuck in and our children made us proud with their creative contributions. A morning well spent!
Read MoreOur partnership with Destiny Grace Academy
Published 03/05/23An introduction
We have established a partnership with a school in Sierra Leone called ‘Destiny Grace Academy’. This forms part of the charity ‘Home Leone’ whose aim is to build villages and schools in order to move families out of the slums of Freetown.
In Freetown, thousands of people live in horrific slums, with no access to clean water, sewage systems, safe homes or education. Home Leone is a project which is enabling 2000 people to leave the slums and move into a new village with thousands of low cost homes, supporting businesses, community infrastructure, education and training.
Destiny Grace Academy is a school running from nursery to Year 6. The children are relocated from the slums and have never had any education before. The plan is to move over 750 children from the slums to this new village and to give these children a much better future than they would have had. The school opened on 9 September 2019 with the first 92 pupils across 4 classes and is developing year on year until it is full.
Our pupils here at Co-op Academy New Islington will have regular opportunities to send information over to the pupils at Destiny Grace Academy. Our pupils will receive information from Destiny Grace Academy pupils. We have arranged opportunities for our teachers to work alongside their teachers as part of their continuing professional development. Internet connections permitting, we will have joint lessons, joint music concerts etc.
We will hold fundraising events too!
Please click the link to read a little more about the charity and the school. It would be wonderful if you could follow them on Instagram too.
A request
From our latest online meeting with the team from Destiny Grace Academy, they have asked for our help in providing pencil cases with equipment (pencils, biros, rubbers, coloured pens, sharpeners etc) to give to their Year 6 pupils in September.
These do not have to be new. I am sure that some of our families will have spare resources – unwanted or unused pencil cases with some unwanted or unused resources.
Might you be willing and able to bring them into school and we will arrange for them to be transported over to Sierra Leone. The target is for 60 complete pencil cases.
I am sure that we can do this! Please can our wonderful school community support Destiny Grace Academy in this first instance by bringing into school pencil cases complete with resources by Friday May 26th.
Many thanks on behalf of the children of Destiny Grace Academy.
Read MoreNew Islington News – Edition 28
Published 28/04/23Celebrating our children:
This week, the following children have been recognised for showing a good understanding of the Ways of Being Co-op: Jayden, Roman, Layla, Logan, Mohammed, Alexis, George, Heidi, Donnie, Nicholas, Maya, Arush, Mikaela, Harry, Maham, Kimaya and Miguel.
Musical Appreciation:
This week we looked at the most unusual instruments in the world, including hand-built creations. We also sang ‘One In A Million’ beautifully!
Staffing update:
We would like our families to know that Miss Otu (Year 4 teacher and KS2 phase leader) and Mrs Reveley (Deputy Head and Sendco) will be leaving us at the end of the summer term. We wish them much happiness as they move onto new adventures and we will involve our children and families in their farewell events to be held in July. We will keep you all updated as new appointments are made.
The King’s Coronation:
We will provide a Coronation Lunch for every pupil on Friday 5th May. We will refund any payments already made, and of course if your child wants to bring their own packed lunch in as usual, then that is fine.
Children should come to school in their usual uniform; no home clothes please.
Key dates and information about events can be found here: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/events/
Monday 1st May – Week A
Monday 1st May – School closed (Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 2nd May – Strike Day: Classes CLOSED to pupils are Reception NE, Year 1 MO, Year 2 JJ, Year 2 AO, Year 3 JM, Year 3 FC, Year 4 LB, Year 5 IPFD
Please see the letter that has been sent out on Friday 21st.
Friday 5th May – An introduction to Shakespeare for Year 5. Our Year 5 classes have an exciting opportunity to go to Manchester Central Library to take part in a Shakespeare workshop. Reading, seeing or studying a Shakespeare play for the first time can be daunting! This fun, engaging workshop, developed specifically for Key Stage 2, proves that Shakespeare really is for everyone! You don’t need to be posh to study Shakespeare. There are no special skills or training needed to be able to enjoy Shakespeare’s plays – but there are hints and tips that can help even the most reluctant young mind engage with his wonderful work.
Friday 5th May – King’s Coronation Lunch – free to all
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 – more details nearer the time – no cost
Wednesday 24th May – Year 5 IP Geography Field Study trip – letter has already been sent out
Thursday 25th May – Year 5 LB Geography Field Study Trip – letter has already been sent out
Friday 26th May – Year 4 trip to the Halle St Michaels for a historical/musical workshop – more details nearer the time – no cost
Friday 26th May – Careers Fair
Friday 26th May – Finish for the Whit half term holiday
Tuesday 6th June – Pupils back in school
Wednesday 7th June – class photos (please can pupils come to school in their uniform, even if they normally have PE and no Forest School clothes, even if it is a forest school session)
Thursday 8th June – Year 3 to Manchester Museum – more details to follow nearer the time
Thursday 8th June – Band on the Wall Trip – more details to follow
Wednesday 14th June – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Wednesday 21st June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Wednesday 28th June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
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.
Monday July, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July – dance workshops for all our classes (free of charge) to fit in with our Going Global project
Wednesday 12th July – EYFS and KS1 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – more details to follow
Friday 14th July – Sports Day (KS2 in the morning and KS1 in the afternoon) Families welcome. More details to follow.
Friday 14th June – Money Minds Workshop KS2
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:
- 1/5/23 – Bank Holiday
- 8/5/23 – Bank Holiday
- 15/5/23 – 3JM
- 22/5/23 – 1HL
Fridays:
- 5/5/23 – 2AO
- 12/5/23 – 2JJ
- 26/5/23 – 1MO
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/
Read MoreNew Islington News – Edition 27
Published 21/04/23Celebrating our children:
This week, the following children have been recognised for showing a good understanding of the Ways of Being Co-op: Saifan and Zach, Eva and Yasmine, Gabriel, Arad, Sirah and Kenzo, Abdwaris, Emily, Zayne and Phaedon, Oswin, Iman and Alexandra, Elissa, Hune and Lucas.
Musical Appreciation:
The pupils have admired the work of a South African eco-artist called Smiles Mandla Makama. He creates his own instruments using natural materials.
Careers Fair:
On Friday 26th May, we will hold our very first Careers Fair. This is an opportunity for our pupils to be inspired about different professions and careers. If you would be interested in joining us please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/XiqskxfMhfDtH8396
The King’s Coronation:
We will provide a Coronation Lunch for every pupil on Friday 5th May. We will refund any payments already made, and of course if your child wants to bring their own packed lunch in as usual, then that is fine.
Children should come to school in their usual uniform; no home clothes please.
Holiday Free School Meal vouchers:
Some of our families entitled to a free school meal have not yet collected their vouchers. Please come to the office this week to claim them.
Vision and Values:
Our Academy Governing Council is keen to hear your views on a revised Vision and Values Statement.
Please complete the Google Form so that your voice can be heard. https://forms.gle/WRqfV8HMPEvodmWc8
Key dates and information – new events highlighted – with the link to all events here: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/events/
Monday 24th April – Week B
Thursday 27th April – Strike Day: Classes CLOSED to pupils are Reception NE,Year 3 FC and Year 5 IPFD
Please see the letter that has been sent out on Friday 21st.
Monday 1st May – Week A
Monday 1st May – School closed (Bank Holiday)
Tuesday 2nd May – Strike Day: Classes CLOSED to pupils are Reception NE, Year 1 MO, Year 2 JJ, Year 2 AO, Year 3 JM, Year 3 FC, Year 4 LB, Year 5 IPFD
Please see the letter that has been sent out on Friday 21st.
Friday 5th May – King’s Coronation Lunch – free to all
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 – more details nearer the time – no cost
Wednesday 24th May – Year 5 IP Geography Field Study trip – letter has already been sent out
Thursday 25th May – Year 5 LB Geography Field Study Trip – letter has already been sent out
Friday 26th May – Year 4 trip to the Halle St Michaels for a historical/musical workshop – more details nearer the time – no cost
Friday 26th May – Careers Fair
Friday 26th May – Finish for the Whit half term holiday
Tuesday 6th June – Pupils back in school
Wednesday 7th June – class photos (please can pupils come to school in their uniform, even if they normally have PE and no Forest School clothes, even if it is a forest school session)
Thursday 8th June – Year 3 to Manchester Museum – more details to follow nearer the time
Thursday 8th June – Band on the Wall Trip – more details to follow
Wednesday 14th June – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Wednesday 21st June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Wednesday 28th June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
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.
Monday July, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July – dance workshops for all our classes (free of charge) to fit in with our Going Global project
Wednesday 12th July – EYFS and KS1 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – more details to follow
Friday 14th July – Sports Day (KS2 in the morning and KS1 in the afternoon) Families welcome. More details to follow.
Friday 14th June – Money Minds Workshop KS2
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:
- 24/4/23 -5IP
- 1/5/23 – Bank Holiday
- 8/5/23 – Bank Holiday
- 15/5/23 – 3JM
- 22/5/23 – 1HL
Fridays:
- 28/4/23 – 3FC
- 5/5/23 – 2AO
- 12/5/23 – 2JJ
- 19/5/23 – 3FC
- 26/5/23 – 1MO
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/