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Welcome from Co-op Academy New Islington

Dear Parents/Carers,

We hope all our families had a lovely Winter Break and it has been wonderful to welcome everyone back for the Spring Term!

For our first week back we have been focussing heavily on a theme of "Learn to Learn", reinforcing our behaviour routines and expectations. We have been delighted at the behaviour our children have displayed throughout the week, building on our already strong foundations. For any parents wanting more information on our approach to behaviour, please refer to "The New Islington Ingredients" on the policies page of the academy website.

This half term will be packed with lots of clubs, events and opportunities for our children so please keep an eye out for updates.

As always, thank you for your continued support,

Mr Berry

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Important reminder

As you are aware, we are a nut free school and have children attending who have severe nut allergies.

Please do not send your child in with any products that contain nuts. This also includes Nutella, as this contains hazlenuts.

Dates for your diary

Monday 5th January 2026- Return to school

Monday 12th January- Hearing and Vision screening checks- Reception class only

Tuesday 13th January- Healthy Sleep Workshop 2.30-3 and 3.30-4

Wednesday 14th January- KS2 dodgeball event

Thursday 15th January- closing date for Reception applications

Friday 16th January- Manchester City Football Festival (group from Year 3)

Friday 23rd January- Manchester City Football Festival (group from Year 4)

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Reception Places September 2026

If you have a child due to start reception class in September, please make sure you have applied through Manchester City Council by Thursday.

Apply here

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Forest School Dates

Please remember to bring Forest School clothing on these days- welly boots, waterproofs and a hat and gloves if it is cold. They will go outside in all weather so be prepared!

Year 6- every Tuesday afternoon

Bumblebees/ Ladybirds- Wednesday

Monday 12th January- 1NE

Tuesday 13th January- 1HD

Thursday 15th January- 2MM

Monday 19th January- 2SK

Tuesday 20th January- 3MN

Thursday 22nd January- 3HP

Monday 26th January- 4JJ

Tuesday 27th January- 4OF

Thursday 29th January- 1HD (NOMA workshop)

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What a Busy Week!

Year 6 have been completing a computing project called Go IT. Their challenge has been:

“To design a digital solution that will help to tackle a sustainability issue in your community to help to reduce the impact of climate change, creating a greener future for all”

The children worked in groups to generate ideas on how to solve the problems, such as by using AI or creating an app. Well done to the children for coming up with fantastic ideas!

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Mrs Williams Recommends

Varjack Paw by SF Said

Varjak Paw is a book about a large cat that lives comfortably in the Contessa’s grand house.

One day a man arrived with his odd black cats. Varjak and his grandfather, the Elder Paw, believe something strange is going on. The Elder Paw tells Varjack to leave and bring back a dog to frighten away the man and his cats. The problem is, Varjak has been a house cat all his life and has no idea what a dog is either.

This is a lovely modern classic of an adventure story by SF Said. It talks about what it is like to be treated differently when you come from another culture and how our friends and family can guide us.

Perfect for ages 8 and above

House Leaderboard

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Shields are awarded to the house with the most points each week. The number of shields gained so far this half term are listed below the points for the week.

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PE Days

Please remember you can wear your PE kit to school on your PE days.

Reception- Thursday

Year 1- Monday and Friday

Year 2- Tuesday and Wednesday

Year 3- Wednesday and Thursday

Year 4- Wednesday (PE) and Thursday (swimming)

Year 5- Tuesday and Thursday

Year 6- Monday and Friday

Swimming is just for Year 4 children on Thursdays as part of their PE curriculum.

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24 Sep 2025

Coffee Morning Dates Autumn 2025

All our parents and carers are welcome to join us at any of the Coffee Mornings listed below. Some may be more relevant than others but we aim to have a range of guest speakers and topics so there should be something for everyone. We look forward to seeing you!

09 May 2025

Newsletter 9th May 2025

Here is our newsletter for this week.

30 Apr 2025

Newsletter 2nd May 2025

Mr Berry's Message. Dear Parents and Carers, Another wonderful week at New Islington! I particularly enjoyed hosting every class for a whole school assembly to relaunch our school rules of Ready, Respectful and Safe. We have been blown away by behaviour so far thi...

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See you next time!

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