Working with our Year 4,5 and 6 classes, the staff from Metro Bank will be teaching our pupils about saving, banking and investing, as well as talking about their role in the bank – all part of our Careers Related Learning programme.
Congratulations to the following pupils for demonstrating the Co-op Ways of Being – Jackson, Shrinika and Robert, Alma, Charlotte. Arush and Vivaan, Noah, Amelia and Lola, Mateo, Tara, Yasmin and Ava A
Native indigenous music traditions – focus on Chinese New Year as we enter the Year of the Rabbit
With World Book Day fast approaching (Thursday 2nd March) it would be fantastic if there are any authors/illustrators in our school community who would like to come in and talk to the children about their job. Whether you are an author in your spare time or if it is your profession, we would love to meet you! Please email newislington@coopacademies.co.uk with your details.
Please do not let your child wear a smartwatch to school. They are a real distraction in lesson times, a cause of conflict at playtimes and there is a safeguarding risk as some can take photographs and videos. There is also the danger of them getting lost or damaged. Thank you for your support in this.
As hard times hit all families, we advise everyone to check if they are eligible for free school meals. Please click the link or contact the office for help: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
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.
Friday 27th January – Co-op Young Leaders Training Day – our pupils who take on a leadership role will work with a trainer focusing on teamwork, problem solving and developing their initiative and confidence.
Friday 3rd February – Choir and Musicians performing at the grand opening of Co-op Academy Belle Vue.
Monday 6th February – Children’s Mental Health Week – Look out for more details
Tuesday 7th February – Safer Internet Day – Look out for more details
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE Wednesday 8th February – Time to Talk Day Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. We know the more conversations we have, the better life is for everyone. Talking about mental health isn’t always easy, but a conversation has the power to change lives. Come along for tea, coffee, cake and a time to unwind and chat with other parents. Open to all parents at 9am on Wednesday 8th February.
Friday 17 February – Finish for half term
Monday 27th February – Term starts for all pupils
Thursday 2nd March – World Book Day – more details to follow
Friday 3rd March – Our choir has been invited to perform at a concert at the Science and Industry Museum. More details of performers will be given nearer the time.
Monday 6 March – Book Fair this week – more details to follow
Tuesday 28 March – Parents Evening (phone calls an option)
We will operate a new electronic sign-up system. We will send out log-on details well ahead of time to ensure everyone can access the booking system.
Thursday 30 March – Parents Evening (phone calls an option)
We will operate a new electronic sign-up system. We will send out log-on details well ahead of time to ensure everyone can access the booking system.
Friday 31st March – Finish for the Easter holidays
Monday 17th April – Pupils back in 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.
Monday
Friday
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 Advice and Guidance on 0161 234 5001.
Celebrating our pupils:
Soline and Zhuo Yuan, Morgan and Hannah, Peace and Victoria I, Angela and Rosie, Emily, Yohoni, Samanvi and Kairo, Venice and Logan, Minnell and Ella
Music appreciation:
Native indigenous music traditions – focus on Australia. The children saw, heard and played a real Didgeridoo
Smart Watches:
Please do not let your child wear a smartwatch to school. They are a real distraction in lesson times, a cause of conflict at playtimes and there is a safeguarding risk as some can take photographs and videos. There is also the danger of them getting lost or damaged. Thank you for your support in this.
Free School Meals:
As hard times hit all families, we advise everyone to check if they are eligible for free school meals. Please click the link or contact the office for help: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Term 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.
| Monday 16th January | Week A |
| Thursday 19th January Thursday 26th January Thursday 2nd February |
Money Zone sessions for Years 4, 5 and 6 run by Metro Bank. Session one: focus on budgeting Session two: focus on saving Session three: focus on banking |
| Friday 3rd February | Our singers and musicians are performing in a concert at the newly opened Co-op Academy Belle Vue. More details of performers will be given nearer the time. |
| Monday 23rd January | Week B |
| Friday 27th January | Co-op Young Leaders Training Day – our pupils who take on a leadership role will work with a trainer focusing on teamwork, problem solving and developing their initiative and confidence. |
| Monday 30th January | Week A |
| Wednesday 1st February | Time to Talk DayTime to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. We know the more conversations we have, the better life is for everyone. Talking about mental health isn’t always easy, but a conversation has the power to change lives. Come along for tea, coffee, cake and a time to unwind and chat with other parents. Open to all parents at 9am on Wednesday 1st February. |
| Friday 3rd March | Choir and Musicians performing at the grand opening of Co-op Academy Belle Vue. |
| Monday 6th February | Week B |
| Tuesday 7th February | Safer Internet Day |
| Monday 13th February | Week A |
| Friday 17th February | Finish for half term |
| Monday 27th February | Week BTerms starts for all pupils |
| Thursday 3rd March | World Book Day – more details to follow |
| Friday 3rd March | Our choir has been invited to perform at a concert at the Science and Industry Museum. More details of performers will be given nearer the time. |
| Monday 6th March | Week A |
| Monday 6th March | Book Fair this week |
| Monday 13th March | Week B |
| Monday 20th March | Week A |
| Monday 27th March | Week B |
| Tuesday 28th March | Parents Evening (phone calls an option)We will operate a new electronic sign-up system. We will send out log-on details well ahead of time to ensure everyone can access the booking system. |
| Thursday 30th March | Parents Evening (phone calls an option)We will operate a new electronic sign-up system. We will send out log-on details well ahead of time to ensure everyone can access the booking system. |
| Friday 31st March | Finish for the Easter holidays |
| Monday 17th April | Week A |
| Monday 17th April | Pupils back in school |
| Forest School MONDAY 16/1/23 – 4LB23/1/23 – 1MO30/1/23 – 4AO6/2/23 – 2AO13/2/23 – 6CH |
Forest School FRIDAY 13/1/23 – 5LB20/1/23 – 3JM27/1/23 – 2JJ3/2/23 – 1HL10/2/23 – 5IP17/2/23 – TBC Reception ZI Fridays week AReception NE Fridays week B |
Notes 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. |
As always, contact me any time: tabitha.smith@coopacademies.co.uk
As hard times hit all families, we advise everyone to check if they are eligible for free school meals. Please click the link or contact the office for help: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Have your say on the refreshed plans for the former Central Retail Park site on Great Ancoats Street. Please check your emails for greater details, but the link to the consultation (which is open until 14th February) is here:
www.manchester.gov.uk/consultations
There are also drop-in events at Hallé St Peter’s (40 Blossom St, Ancoats, M4 6BF) on Tuesday 17 January 2023 and will be open from 12pm – 2:30 pm and 5pm – 7pm.
Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for friends, families, communities, and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. We know the more conversations we have, the better life is for everyone. Talking about mental health isn’t always easy, but a conversation has the power to change lives.
Come along for tea, coffee, cake and a time to unwind and chat with other parents. Open to all parents at 9am on Wednesday 1st February.
We hope that the increased information about what your child will be taught this half term, plus additional activities to complete for spellings, maths, reading and writing will be useful. Check homework books tonight – we will also send everything out electronically.
We have only had one assembly this week – so fewer postcards! Congratulations to Eleanor, Oluwafifehanmi, Evie and Alacko.
Our pupils listened to and learned about the world famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year Concert.
The following list gives an outline of the term’s events. They are not set in stone! New additions or alterations are bold. Greater details will be given as appropriate nearer the time.
| Wednesday 4th January 2023 | Spring Term begins for all pupilsWe return to Week A |
| Friday 6th January | Year 5 classes start ‘Project Chameleon’, which is a 10-week program delivered by ex-Police Officer trainers. Our pupils will learn about different aspects of law and crime, helping them to make positive choices going forward. This complements many different aspects of our curriculum. |
| Monday 9th January | Week B |
| Monday 9th January | Athletics team to participate in the finals of the MCR event – having been really successful in the heats held just before we finished for Christmas. Best of luck, team! |
| Thursday 12th January | Year 4 swimming lessons Spring term block starts |
| Friday 13th January | Miss Bevan’s class will start their block of squash coaching (week B). Pupils should come to school in their PE kits when it is their squash session. Week A – Miss Otu’s class have their sessions Week B – Miss Bevan’s class have their sessions |
| Monday 16th January | Week A |
| Thursday 19th JanuaryThursday 26th JanuaryThursday 2nd February | Money Zone sessions for Years 4, 5 and 6 run by Metro Bank. Session one: focus on budgetingSession two: focus on savingSession three: focus on banking |
| Friday 3rd February | Our singers and musicians have been invited to perform at a concert at the newly opened Co-op Academy Belle Vue. More details of performers will be given nearer the time. |
| Monday 23rd January | Week B |
| Friday 27th January | Co-op Young Leaders Training Day – our pupils who take on a leadership role will work with a trainer focusing on teamwork, problem solving and developing their initiative and confidence. |
| Monday 30th January | Week A |
| Wednesday 1st February | Time to Talk DayTime to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest conversation about mental health and takes place in February 2023. Conversations have the power to change lives, helping to create supportive communities where we can talk openly about mental health and feel empowered to seek help when we need it. Look out for further information above. |
| Friday 3rd March | Choir and Musicians performing at the grand opening of Co-op Academy Belle Vue. |
| Monday 6th February | Week B |
| Monday 13th February | Week A |
| Friday 17th February | Finish for half term |
| Monday 27th February | Week BTerms starts for all pupils |
| Thursday 3rd March | World Book Day – more details to follow |
| Friday 3rd March | Our choir has been invited to perform at a concert at the Science and Industry Museum. More details of performers will be given nearer the time. |
| Monday 6th March | Week A |
| Monday 6th March | Book Fair this week |
| Monday 13th March | Week B |
| Monday 20th March | Week A |
| Monday 27th March | Week B |
| Tuesday 28th March | Parents Evening (phone calls an option) We will operate a new electronic sign-up system. We will send out log-on details well ahead of time to ensure everyone can access the booking system. |
| Thursday 30th March | Parents Evening (phone calls an option)We will operate a new electronic sign-up system. We will send out log-on details well ahead of time to ensure everyone can access the booking system. |
| Friday 31st March | Finish for the Easter holidays |
| Monday 17th April | Week A |
| Monday 17th April | Pupils back in school |
| Forest School MONDAY 9/1/23 – 3JM16/2/23 – 4LB23/1/23 – 4AO30/1/23 – 2AO6/2/23 – 1MO13/2/23 – TBC |
Forest School FRIDAY6/1/23 – 3FC13/1/23 – 5LB20/1/23 – 6CH27/1/23 – 2JJ3/2/23 – 1H10/2/23 – 5IP17/2/23 – TBC |
Notes 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. |
As always, contact me any time: tabitha.smith@coopacademies.co.uk
Thinking ahead: These are the term dates for 2023/24. They will be published on our website.
Term Dates 2023/24
Training Day nos. 1&2 (no pupils in school): Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th September 2023
School opens for pupils: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 20th October 2023
Training day no. 3 (no pupils in school): Monday 30th October
School opens for pupils: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Christmas holiday
School closes: Friday 15th December 2023
Training day no. 4 (no pupils in school): Tuesday 2nd January 2024
School opens for pupils: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 16th February 2024
School opens: Monday 26th February 2024
Easter holidays
School closes: Thursday 28th March 2024
School opens: Monday 15th April 2024
Bank holiday: School closed Monday 6th May 2024
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 24th May 2024
Training day no. 5 (no pupils in school): Monday 3rd June 2024
School opens for pupils: Tuesday 4th June 2024
Summer holidays
School closes: Wednesday 24th July 2024 closes at 1pm
We wish everyone a very happy holiday, and a successful 2023. We pass on our thanks for the generosity shown to us all – gifts are never expected and we appreciate the thought and kindness from you all.
A few notices:
Please be extra careful when it is so icy. The pavements, pathways, cobbled streets and marina walkways are super slippery. No-one must ever walk onto the frozen canals and waterways.
We say our goodbyes to Miss Streeter (EYFS) and Miss Marshall (Year 1), Miss Gumiel (Teaching Assistant and Spanish Teacher) and to Kevin (Wraparound playworker). We welcome Miss Iqbal (EYFS) and Miss Lockyer (Year 1) to our teaching team. Miss Santana will continue the Spanish teaching following in the footsteps of Miss Gumiel, and Gosia will replace Kevin on our Playworker team. We wish our leavers much happiness in their next adventures, and we welcome our new starters.
The following list gives an outline of the term’s events. They are not set in stone! New additions or alterations are bold. Greater details will be given as appropriate nearer the time.
| Wednesday 4th January 2023 | Spring Term begins for all pupilsWe return to Week A |
| Friday 6th January | Year 5 classes start ‘Project Chameleon’, which is a 10-week program delivered by ex-Police Officer trainers. Our pupils will learn about different aspects of law and crime, helping them to make positive choices going forward. This complements many different aspects of our curriculum. |
| Monday 9th January | Week B |
| Monday 16th January | Week A |
| Thursday 19th JanuaryThursday 26th JanuaryThursday 2nd February | Money Zone sessions for Years 4, 5 and 6 run by Metro Bank. |
| Monday 23rd January | Week B |
| Friday 27th January | Co-op Young Leaders Training Day – our pupils who take on a leadership role will work with a trainer focusing on teamwork, problem solving and developing their initiative and confidence. |
| Monday 30th January | Week A |
| Wednesday 1st February | Time to Talk DayTime to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest conversation about mental health and takes place in February 2023. Conversations have the power to change lives, helping to create supportive communities where we can talk openly about mental health and feel empowered to seek help when we need it. Look out for further information nearer the time |
| Monday 6th February | Week B |
| Monday 13th February | Week A |
| Friday 17th February | Finish for half term |
| Monday 27th February | Week BTerms starts for all pupils |
| Monday 6th March | Book Fair this week |
| Forest School MONDAY 9/1/23 – 3JM16/2/23 – 4LB23/1/23 – 4AO30/1/23 – 2AO6/2/23 – 1MO13/2/23 – TBC |
Forest School FRIDAY6/1/23 – 3FC13/1/23 – 5LB20/1/23 – 6CH27/1/23 – 2JJ3/2/23 – 1H10/2/23 – 5IP17/2/23 – TBC |
Notes 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. |
Thinking ahead: These are the term dates for 2023/24. They will be published on our website.
Term Dates 2023/24
Training Day nos. 1&2 (no pupils in school): Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th September 2023
School opens for pupils: Wednesday 6th September 2023
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 20th October 2023
Training day no. 3 (no pupils in school): Monday 30th October
School opens for pupils: Tuesday 31st October 2023
Christmas holiday
School closes: Friday 15th December 2023
Training day no. 4 (no pupils in school): Tuesday 2nd January 2024
School opens for pupils: Wednesday 3rd January 2024
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 16th February 2024
School opens: Monday 26th February 2024
Easter holidays
School closes: Thursday 28th March 2024
School opens: Monday 15th April 2024
Bank holiday: School closed Monday 6th May 2024
Half term holiday
School closes: Friday 24th May 2024
Training day no. 5 (no pupils in school): Monday 3rd June 2024
School opens for pupils: Tuesday 4th June 2024
Summer holidays
School closes: Wednesday 24th July 2024 closes at 1pm
Our Athletic team competed in the Citywide Sportshall Finals at Sportscity indoor track.
The children competed in both track and field events including Javelin, Speed Bounce, Triple Jump, Standing Chest Push, Long Jump, Vertical Jump plus Sprints, Obstacle courses and Relay races. They were exhausted but did themselves proud!
As part of their geographical studies, our Year 2 children learned about notable and iconic buildings in and around Manchester. They were all very proud to show off of their team’s interpretations of these buildings.
Last week, Miss Morris planned and organised a wonderful ‘Crafternoon’ when our parents came and worked alongside their children to create beautiful Christmas wreaths. Lovely feedback from parents and children!
Group A Streptococcus bacteria can cause illnesses like scarlet fever. Scarlet fever is an infectious illness that normally affects young children (2-8 years old). It causes flu-like symptoms, including a high temperature, sore throat and swollen neck glands (lump on side of neck). It spreads when people cough. After 12-48 hours it causes small, raised bumps that feel rough like sandpaper on the chest and tummy area. On white skin the rash looks ping or red. It can be harder to see on brown or black skin, but you can still feel it.
These pictures will help you:
Christmas has now truly started with the first carol and poetry performance of the season. Our Reception children wowed us with their confidence this morning. Performing to a packed audience, they narrated and sang with confidence. Well done everyone!
The following children have been celebrated in our assemblies, for demonstrating an understanding of our Ways of Being – ‘show that you care’ ‘do what matters most’ ‘be yourself, always’ and ‘succeed together’.
Congratulations to: Daphne and Aftaab, Imam, Divot, Milda, All of Year 3, Malek, Harry, Fatima and Lucy, Jacob, Milla and Obichikwu.
The focus this week the children have been learning about The Marble machine, which is an amazing musical instrument designed by the artist Wintergarten – it’s AMAZING! Check it out here:
One of our governors, Dr Nuthana, led a session with our Year 3 pupils focussing on healthy lunches. The children enjoyed investigating the contents of their lunchboxes, learning about different food groups and discussing what foods are needed for a balanced and healthy diet.
