Celebrating our children:
This week, the following children have been recognised for showing a good understanding of the Ways of Being Co-op: Goldie, Sophia, Zoe, Yaviz, Fahdah. Tayah, Jasmine, Lee, Jane, Vishak, Myra, Matthew, Solomiia, Yusuf and Adrianna.
Be part of building a giant Bug Hotel:
Join the Lyme National Trust rangers and the Plant NOMA team to help us build the largest bug hotel in Manchester City Centre! Creepy crawlies play an important part of our city ecology so it’s important we make sure we provide the right habitats for them. Come along and get to know them a little better.
Saturday 1st April
10-2 Drop in session / Sadler’s Yard, NOMA
Free School Meal Vouchers for the Easter Holidays:
For the families who are eligible for vouchers, the vouchers will be ready for you to collect from Monday. You will need to collect these in person and sign a receipt.
Closing soon – Young Artists’ Summer Show
Now in its fifth year, the Young Artists’ Summer Show is a free, open submission exhibition for students aged 4–19 studying in the UK. Artworks are judged by a panel of artists and arts professionals, with selected artworks displayed online and on-site at the Royal Academy of Arts.
Last chance to register and submit submissions is soon – 29 March 2023 at 5pm.
If your child is a fantastic artist, and if they want to (and have time to) take part, please go online to find out more. I have now registered our school, so you can upload your child’s entry directly.
Go on – encourage your child to give it a go. You never know where this event may take them!
Spring Events:
Easter / Spring Bonnet Parade Friday 31st March: We are inviting children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 to take part in an Easter / Spring Bonnet Parade. This is a chance for children to create some headwear as simple or as complicated as you wish, and bring them to school on Friday 31st March. Do a Google Search (images) for Easter / Spring Bonnets and let your imagination go wild. Parents of pupils in this age group are welcome to join us for the Bonnet parade at 9:10 on Friday 31st March. If the weather is dry, we will parade around the playground; if it is wet we will be in the hall. See you there!
Decorated Egg Competition Friday 31st March: We are inviting our Key Stage Two children to bring to school a decorated egg on Friday 31st March. Once again, these can be decorated in a simple or a complicated way – plain colour or a scene can be created with several eggs. Do a Google Search (images) for Decorated Eggs. Please ensure the egg is hard boiled before you start to decorate it. We look forward to seeing your creations!
Mystery Readers:
Mystery Readers Wanted! Do you have a love of reading? Want to connect with amazing young readers? Does your child have a favourite book you can share? Do you have 20 minutes to spare in a relaxed and fun atmosphere? Sign up today to be a mystery reader!
Email: newislington@coopacademies.co.uk to sign up.
Free Swimming Sessions:
Manchester children can access free swim sessions at weekends and during the school holidays. Click this link to find out more: https://www.better.org.uk/manchester/free-swimming?utm_source=MCRactive&utm_medium=Website&utm_campaign=free_swimming
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 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 – KS2 Egg decorating event and EYFS / KS1 Spring Bonnet Parade – parents welcome at 9:10
Friday 31st March – Finish for the Easter holidays
Saturday 1st April – Join the Lyme National Trust rangers and the Plant NOMA team to help us build the largest bug hotel in Manchester City Centre! Creepy crawlies play an important part of our city ecology so it’s important we make sure we provide the right habitats for them. Come along and get to know them a little better.
10-2 Drop in session / Sadler’s Yard, NOMA
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 – 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 – Finish for the Whit half term holiday
Tuesday 6th June – Pupils back in school
Thursday 8th June – Year 3 to Manchester Museum – more details to follow nearer the time
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
Dates after Easter Mondays:
- 17/4/23 – 5LB
- 24/4/23 -5IP
- 1/5/23 – 2JJ
- 8/5/23 – 4AO
- 15/5/23 – 3JM
- 22/5/23 – 1HL
Dates after Easter Fridays:
- 21/4/23 – 3JM
- 28/4/23 – 3FC
- 5/5/23 – 2AO
- 12/5/23 – 4LB
- 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/
