New Islington News – Edition 21
Celebrating our pupils:
Congratulations to: Ashaya, Kasey, Ivy, Levi, Phaedon, Ava and Ophelia, Oliver and Nisha, Laura, Lola, Henry, Layla, Nadeem
Music appreciation:
It was ‘Showcase Week’ this week, with our talented pupils in the Marimba Band and the Drumming Band performing to an audience of parents.
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 can you 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.
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 27th February – Week B
Monday 27th February – Term starts for all pupils
Monday 27th February – Join our Online Safety Parent Workshop with child safety specialist Katherine Howard on Monday 27th February from 6.00-7.00pm. Learn more about how to keep your child safe in their online world. Katherine will also introduce you to free online resources and our parental control app. Click the link to join the webinar https://smoothwall.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ivfMbhX9TO-dFgF6y4LPnA
Tuesday 28th February – Strike Action with the following classes closed:
Reception Miss Ellison, Year 2 Miss O’Mahony, Year 4 Miss Otu and Year 5 Miss Peeks.
All other classes are open for pupils as normal.
Friday 3rd March – Revised Date – World Book Day. If they wish, pupils are welcome to come to school dressed up as their favourite book character. Please bring the book along too. Pupils can bring in books to swap – we will give children the chance to exchange books. Please see above for more details.
Friday 3rd March – Our choir has been invited to perform at a celebratory event at the Science and Industry Museum.
Monday 6 March – Week A
Monday 6 March – Book Fair this week – more details to follow
Monday 13 March – Week B
Monday 13th March – British Science Week. Visit from Dr Michael Harris
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.
Monday 27 March – Week B
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 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
- 27/2/23 – 4AO
- 6/3/23 – 6CH
- 13/3/23 – 1HL
- 20/3/23 – 2JJ
- 27/3/23 – 4LB
Fridays
- 3/3/23 – No Forest School
- 10/3/23 – 1MO
- 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/