Co-op Academy New Islington Parent Portal - Newsletter 2nd October 2026

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Welcome from Co-op Academy New Islington

Dear Parents and Carers,

This week, a group of pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 have taken part in a "Learn to Ride" course for Bikeability.

It was wonderful to see a great turn out for our first "Friends of New Islington" meeting of the year, in which we have begun plans for a more expansive community event offer.

I have also been delighted by school attendance so far this year, which has been a significant improvement from this time last year and we have just had our best week of attendance ever with each day consistently being around 97%. I would like to personally thank all children, parents and carers for what is clearly a brilliant commitment to school!

As always, thank you for your continued support,

Mr Berry

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Dates for your diary

All the term dates can be found on our website

Thursday 8th October- Year 5 and year 6 children welcome to audition for the Co-op Academy Trust's production of Hadestown. Please speak to Y5 or Y6 teachers to express interest. 15:25-17:40

Friday 16th October- Coffee Morning- Phonics- For parents of children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. 9.00

Monday 19th October- flu immunisations- please note there are no green forms this year. Intrahealth will email you regarding consent over the next few weeks.

Friday 30th October- Deadline to apply for a secondary school place for Year 7

Mon 26 - Fri 30th October- Half term holiday

Friday 6th November- School photos day

Tuesday 10th November- Head Teacher's Forum 9.15-10.00 and 15:45-16:30 (both sessions in person)

Thursday 12th November- Head Teacher's Forum 17:15-18:00 (online only, please email school for the link to join)

Monday 16th November- Inset day- school closed

Tuesday 17th- Thursday 19th November- Book Fair after school

Wednesday 18th November- School Health Height and Weight checks for Reception and Year 6- watch out for an email with more information.

Friday 20th November- Coffee Morning- Year 6 SATs- For year 6 parents 9.00

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What a Busy Week!

On Thursday, Year 5 and 6 had a careers talk from a lady from Hits Radio. She spoke to us about her role, what her day to day job involves, skills needed to be a journalist and the people who she has been lucky to interview. She then came into classes to show the technology needed to interview and speak on the radio.

The children asked fantastic questions and got lovely feedback. Well done!

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