Ways of Being

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

Succeed together

This week we celebrated the value ‘Be yourself, always’ to showcase our talents. 35 pupils from across the school showed courage and determination to perform in front of the school. It was lovely to welcome in parents to share the show.

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Girls’ Football Team

Congratulations to our girls who played in their first tournament of the season. You did yourselves, your teammates and our school proud!

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Summer Reading Challenge

Congratulations to the 70+ pupils who completed the Summer Reading challenge. They will be given a certificate and medal this week.

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Term dates

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.

Monday 24th October – Friday 28th October	Holiday Camp here at school – book directly on this link https://juniorsportstars.co.uk/sports-holiday-camps/
Monday 31st October	NO SCHOOL FOR PUPILS – STAFF TRAINING DAY
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
Monday 7th November	Meeting for Year 6 parents at 2:45. Miss Harper will give an overview of the SATs expectations, give examples of the tests, talk about how school is helping your children to be their academic best, and will give hints and tips of things you can do at home.We will share all slides, notes, handouts etc afterwards.
Monday 7th November	Talk Money Week. Any parents who work in the financial sector and who might be willing and able to come in to talk to the children about your job – please contact me tabitha.smith@coopacademies.co.uk
Monday 7th November	Poppies on sale at the gate in the morning this week
Wednesday 9th and Thursday 10th November	Parents evening with appointments from 3:40 to 6:20Year 6 appointments will start at 2:30
Monday 14th November	Anti-Bullying week. Look out for more information and activities
Thursday 17th November	Athletic event afterschool for Year 5&6 pupils. Look out for the letter
Friday 18th November The Great Spotacular!	Children in Need (with a twist!)Children can, if they would like, come to school dressed up – spotty clothes / home clothes and instead of a cash donation, we ask that children bring a food donation for the local charity Mustard Tree. Tins of meat, fish or fruitTea bagsSugarPot noodles
Friday 18th November	Year 5 and 6  Drama Performance from a company called Box Clever – focus on Road safety
Friday 18th November	A return visit from Rob, to undertake bike maintenance and repairs (plus goodie bags to give away) Rob will be here from 3pm so bring your bikes along for a free make-over.
Tuesday 22nd November3:30 to 5:00	Year 5 auditions for Les Miserables – see email sent out 14.10.22The production is open to students in all year groups from Year 5 & 6, right up to Year 13, taking pupils from all the Co-Op Academies Trust schools. The production will be staged in the theatre at Coop Academy Manchester during the week commencing 10th July 2023. Roving auditions will come to each school throughout November. Auditions will be here at school.To prepare for the auditions, pupils can click on this link  cooplesmis.online which provides more information and resources for students to get to grips with before their auditionWe would encourage as many of our pupils to audition and take part!
Thursday 1st December	Last chance to buy your Elfridges tickets
Thursday 8th December	Whole School Pantomime x 2 performances
Friday 9th December	EYFS nativity carols  at 9:30 here at school
Friday 9th December	Elfridges – Today is the day that children can exchange their ticket to buy a surprise present. This event was a huge success last year (thanks to one of our parents, Zoe Mills). It is a great way to raise money for our Library project, as well as being great fun for the children. Parents buy a ticket for £5:00 and then the children can choose a present, and wrap it up, so that mums and dads can have a surprise gift! You can buy your tickets now.
Monday 12th December	Year 3 Carols and Poems at Angel Square, starting at 2pm.We are really excited to hold our Year 3 concert at the Co-Op HeadQuarters – the amazing Angel Square. For security reasons, parents will only be allowed to attend with pre-booked tickets. The session will be live streamed for those who cannot attend. Look out for the letter and how to get your ticket in November.
Tuesday 13th December	Key Stage One Carol Concert at 9:30
Wednesday 14th December	Christmas Dinner day. School will pay for all our pupils to have a Christmas Dinner. Those who usually pay for a school dinner will be credited for this meal. Of course, if your child would prefer their usual packed lunch, they can bring this in as usual.
Wednesday 14th December	Christmas Jumper Day: Children can (if they want to) wear a festive jumper and bring in £1:00 for the charity ‘Mind’.
Thursday 15th December	Badminton tournament for Years 5&6 – more details to follow
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 7/11/22 – 6CH14/11/22 – 5IP21/11/22 – 4LB29/11/22 – 3FC

Fridays Whole Class Forest School with Teacher and TA’s 4/11/22 – 2AO11/11/22 – 5LB18/11/22 – 4AO25/11/22 – 3JM2/12/22 – 2JJ9/12/22 – 2AO (missed from A1)

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