Edition 5
Friday 7th October 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 that you care’ ‘do what matters most’ ‘be yourself, always’ and ‘succeed together’.

Congratulations to: Olivia and Summer, Valeria, Alexandra and Leon, Hannah, Sanvi, Federico, Harry, Larvae, Emily, Yan Wah and Alma, Georgia and Paisley, James and Matthew, Antonia and Amelia, Abdullah and Stacey, Layla and Ace, Isaac and Eric, and all of Year

Music of the Week

Continuing the wellbeing focus, this week KS1 have listened to and joined in with ‘Don’t worry, be happy’ by Bobby McFerrin whilst KS2 have listened to ‘I wish I knew how it would feel to be free’ by Nina Simone

Childcare Vouchers

 Many of our families pay for our Wraparound Club and school dinners with Childcare vouchers. There is a delay of at least 5 working days between the vouchers being issued, and the money arriving in the account. We understand that this can be stressful for you, as you want to book and pay for services but cannot, as the funds are not available. For those parents who find themselves in this position, please email the office and we will make the booking for you, knowing that funds will arrive.

Email newislington@coopacademies.co.uk and put CHILDCARE VOUCHER BOOKINGS in the subject line. Anyone else who pays directly, not with Childcare vouchers, needs to continue to pay at the point of booking.

Disco Time!

Come along for fun and dancing – and a social time for parents. We are having our Halloween Disco on Friday 21st October. Tickets on the door – just £2:00 per child (please bring exact amount). Children can come dressed up if they want, or wear party clothes, or their favourite comfy clothes!

EYFS and KS1 disco 6:15 to 7:00

KS2 disco 7:15 to 8:00

All money raised will go towards our Library Project. Please support this family fun event.

Elfridges

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 and grandparents can have a surprise gift! Buy your tickets via the school gateway – there is no limit on the number of tickets you can buy, but the closing date is 1st December. If you want to buy more than one ticket, make separate individual payments.

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.

Tuesday 11th October	Last call for Parent Governor votes.
Tuesday 11th October	GMP officers in to give a workshop for Year 5 and 6 on Hate Crime
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. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALL CHILDREN NEED TO BE COLLECTED FROM MGS AT 6:00. THERE IS NO TRANSPORT BACK TO SCHOOL.
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
Wednesday 19th October	Girls Football Team tournament. Look out for the letter.
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	Halloween Disco – come along dressed up (optional) for fun and dancing! It’s also a chance for parents to chat and meet new friends.  Pay on the door – £2:00 EYFS and KS1 disco 6:15 to 7:00 KS2 disco 7:15 to 8:00
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 17th November	Athletic event afterschool for Year 5&6 pupils. Look out for the letter.
Thursday 1st December	Last chance to buy your Elfridges tickets (see above)
Thursday 8th December	Whole School Pantomime x 2 performances
Friday 9th December	EYFS nativity at 9:30
Friday 9th December	Elfridges – more details will come later, but 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! Look out for the letter and methods of buying a ticket.
Tuesday 13th December	Key Stage One Carol Concert at 9:30
Wednesday 14th December	Christmas Jumper and Christmas Dinner day
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 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