Co-op Academy New Islington Parent Portal - Newsletter 19th June 2026

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Welcome from Co-op Academy New Islington

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been another busy week at New Islington! As well as our Year 4 and 6 pupils taking part in some careers talks, our school has been visited by some reviewers this week. We are delighted with the amazing feedback we have received from parents and pupils.

My personal favourite was a quote from one year 6 pupil that "when something is wrong the teachers at New Islington choose consideration every time".

Just a reminder for us of what a special place New Islington is.

As always, thank you for your continued support,

Mr Berry

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Dates for your diary

Monday 22nd- Thursday 25th June- Book Fair after school

Friday 26 June- Rocksteady concert (Friday groups only)

Friday 26th June- Non Uniform Day- please donate a raffle prize if you can- see poster below

Thursday 2nd July- Rocksteady concerts (Thursday groups only- see message from Rocksteady for times. Performers can wear own clothes)

Friday 3rd July- Summer Fair 3.30

Tuesday 7th July- Sports Day- Reception, Y1 and Y2 9.30-11.30. Yrs 3-6 1.15-3.15

Wednesday 8th July- Transition morning to meet new teacher (all years except Y6)

Friday 10th July- Choir performance at Rochdale Town Hall

Wednesday 15th July- Year 5 Jodrell Bank trip- please consent and pay on Arbor.

Thursday 16th July- Year 6 leavers assembly 9.15. Please look out for the email about a photo for the presentation.

Friday 17th July- Finish for the summer holidays! School closes 1.00 (no after school club)

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Forest School Dates

Please remember to bring Forest School clothing on these days- welly boots, waterproofs or a sun hat in when it is hot. They will go outside in all weather so be prepared!

Year 6- every Tuesday afternoon

Bumblebees/ Ladybirds- Friday

Monday 22nd June- 4OF

Tuesday 23rd June- 4JJ

Thursday 25th June- 5MN

Monday 29th June- 5RC

Tuesday 30th June- 1HD

Thursday 2nd July- 1NE

Monday 6th July- 2MM

Tuesday 7th July- 2SK

Thursday 9th July- 3HP

Monday 13th July- 4JJ

Tuesday 14th July- 4OF

Thursday 16th July- 3MN

Book Fair

Our book fair returns from Monday 22nd June to Thursday 25th June. It will be open straight after school in the hall.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Wraparound Reminder

We would like to remind you that all sessions for breakfast and after school club need to be booked on Arbor in advance.

Breakfast club must be booked by 5pm the night before.

After school club must be booked by 12.00 midday on the day.

We are not always able to accommodate late bookings due to the high numbers of children attending.

What a Busy Week!

Yorkshire bank came to speak to year 6 on Thursday. They discussed budgeting for a school party. Children were asked to consider which items were 'wanted' and which items were 'needed'. They then needed to discuss which costs were fixed and which were variable. Once they discussed these items, they planned a party to a set budget and size.

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Year 2 really enjoyed listening to the author Wendy Meddour via a zoom session. The children loved her story called 'Lubna and the Pebble'. Following this, they took part in a drawing task to show their favourite toys.

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Some of our Year 6 children went to Angel Square to compete against the other primary schools in the Trust in our annual Maths Olympics. Whilst they did not win, they performed with real determination. We even had staff from other schools complimenting them on how well behaved they were, as well as how well they worked as a team to solve the maths problems.