Edition 1
Friday 26th September 2022

Mrs Tabitha Smith, Head Teacher

Ways of Being – Co-op Values

The following children have been celebrated in our assemblies, for demonstrating an understanding of our Ways of Being – ‘show you care’ ‘do what matters most’ ‘be yourself, always’ and ‘succeed together’.

Congratulations to: Lalaina and Michael, Kagan and Kit, Eryn and Solomiia, Myra and Ezana, Alexis, Isla and Luna, Gabriel, Stevie. Esme and Kairo and Maya. Plus all of Year 4 LB for an amazing Circles lesson.

Music of the Week

In our assemblies, Key Stage One have completed their study of  Prokofiev’s ‘Peter and the Wolf’ whilst Key Stage Two have been listening to and learning about Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – Autumn. 

October is World Mental Health Month! Starting from Tuesday 27th September, we will be showing and playing “Song around the World” tracks  in our KS1 and KS2 assemblies. 

This is to celebrate the joy of music making, to promote creativity and confidence while learning ‘hands-on’ about music from around the world. Music making and listening is a great way to get endorphins running for many of our children. Ask your children each week about their music assemblies and how the music made them feel.

Water Safety Parent Workshop

We have arranged for the Fire Service to come in to give a workshop for parents, to help give advice and guidance on keeping your children safe when near water. As we have so many canals near school, it is important that key safety messages are shared with parents and carers. Come along at 9:00 on Friday 30th for this 30 minute safety talk. The children will then have workshops later in the day.

Parent workshop on mental health and wellbeing:

Monday 3rd October 3:40 to 4:45:

The company ‘Chimp Management’ was founded by Consultant Psychiatrist and best-selling author, Professor Steve Peters. The purpose of the company is to help individuals  understand and manage the mind so that they can get the best out of themselves and others. We will be working with Chimp Management over the coming weeks to help pupils in Years three and four to understand how their mind works and how they can manage their emotions and behaviours.

Chimp Management will be hosting an introductory session on the 3^rd October for parents, which will introduce The Chimp Model to give you insight into how your mind works and how you can support your child’s psychological well-being.

Term dates

The following list gives an outline of the term’s events. They are not set in stone! Greater details will be given as appropriate nearer the time. Changes or new additions are bolded.

Monday 26th September	Bike to School Week – try a new way of coming to school (don’t forget your bike lock though!)
Wednesday 28th September	Year 5 / 6 Girls’ Football Team Tournament 3:30 to 5:30 – please refer to the email sent out
Wednesday 28th September	Coffee morning for parents from EYFS, Year 1 and Year 2 at 9:15 to 10:15. Please book on via the Google Form that will be sent out nearer the time.
Thursday 29th September	As part of the Bike to School Week (starting on 26th September) we have secured the services of Rob from Mcr Bike Kitchen who will attend school, to offer FREE bike repairs / safety checks to anyone who wants. This service will be available from 2:30 on Thursday 29th September; bring your bikes along then!
Thursday 29th September	Careers related learning: Our Year 5 pupils will work alongside the Mancunian artist Akinyemi Oludele to support their project work on Our Community (afternoon sessions)
Thursday 29th September	Careers related learning: Aspire to Engineer – cars, what next? Our Year 6 pupils will work with world-renowned engineer Linda Zhang to take part in a challenge to create a vehicle for the future (afternoon session)
Friday 30th September	Parent Workshop – Water Safety at 9:00 for 30 minutes. See details above.
Monday 3rd October	All parents are invited to join our staff meeting at 3:30 to 5:00. The focus is on mental health, understanding our emotions in order to develop a resilience to cope with life. The session will be run by a company called Chimp Management.https://chimpmanagement.com/
Wednesday 5th – Friday 7th October	Year 6 Residential
Wednesday 12th October	Year 4 concert at the Manchester Grammar School – parents are invited to come along to the performance at around 5:00. More details will be sent out nearer the time.
Monday 17th October	Nasal Flu vaccinations
Tuesday 18th October	Key Stage One assembly – focus on the Ways of Being – Be Yourself, Always. This is a chance for pupils to showcase their talents! More details to follow but parents are invited in to support our pupils. Starts at 9:00 to 9:45
Thursday 20th October	Key Stage Two assembly – focus on the Ways of Being – Be Yourself, Always. This is a chance for pupils to showcase their talents! More details to follow but parents are invited in to support our pupils. Starts at 9:00 to 9:45
Friday 21st October	Last day of school before the half term holiday
Monday 31st October	Final date for our Year 6 families to make your online application for a Secondary school place
Tuesday 1st November	Return to schoolSign up for Parents Evening
Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th November	Parents evening with appointments from 3:40 to 6:20
Thursday 8th December	Whole School Pantomime x 2 performances
Friday 9th December	EYFS nativity at 9:30
Tuesday 13th December	Key Stage One Carol Concert at 9:30
Wednesday 14th December	Christmas Jumper and Christmas Dinner day
Thursday 15th December	Music Concert at 9:30
Friday 16th December	Toy day / end of term
Tuesday 4th January 2023	Spring Term begins for all pupils

Mondays Whole Class Forest School with Teacher and TA’s 12th Sept – Year 6 19th Sept – 2AO26th Sept – 2JJ3rd Oct – 5LB10th Oct – 5IP17th Oct – RNE

Fridays Whole Class Forest School with Teacher and TA’s 9th Sept – 3JM16th Sept – 3FC23rd Sept – 4AO30th Sept – 4LB7th Oct – 1EM14th Oct – 1MO21st Oct – RCS

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