New Islington News - Edition 15
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General notices
Junior Sports Stars February Holiday Camp: Please go onto the Junior Sports Stars website to book a place. A flyer is attached to this email. Spaces are still available. https://juniorsportstars.co.uk/sports-holiday-camps/
Children’s Mental Health Week: Starting on Monday 5th February, we will be holding different events across the week to encourage pupils to develop a positive approach to their wellbeing. We invite children to come to school on Friday 9th February dressed in clothes that they feel the most confident and comfortable in - the theme is ‘express yourself’ to allow children to come dressed as they wish. Please can we ask for a voluntary donation of £1:00 for the charity Place2Be.
Online Parent Workshop: On Tuesday 5th March, Mrs Holt will run a virtual session for parents at 5pm. She will explain the Personal, Social and Health curriculum and answer any questions you may have about our approach to teaching Personal Development.
Course for parents: If we have enough interest (a minimum of 10 parents) we can provide some free informative parenting advice delivered in a friendly and accessible way. The sessions would either be immediately after drop off, or before pick up and would last for 2.5 hours. It would be a 6 week course after the Easter holiday. The outline is as follows:
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How to make learning fun and how the importance of learning through play
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Enjoying books, reading together and why it's important
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What questions can you ask to check your child's understanding
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Understand how schools teach spelling (phonics)
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Understand the different types of writing children learn in school
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To feel more confident discussing your child's progress at parents' evening
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Boundaries, routines and screen time
If you are interested, please email newislington@coopacademies.co.uk
Survey on childcare: The Government is investing £289m nationally into expanding Wrap Around Childcare for working families of primary aged children. Manchester has received funding to expand and establish provision from September 2024 where it is identified as required. The Council wants to work with schools, parents, the out of school sector and childcare providers to develop sustainable and accessible provision that meets the needs of working parents. The first priority is to establish a clear baseline of what exists and where in the City and whether this is meeting the current and future needs of working families. Please help us by completing the parent/carer survey. The deadline for the surveys is 28th January 2024.
Parent survey: https://forms.office.com/e/bXD1PxqzPn
Online Safety Parent Workshop: As shared last week, please find below the link to access the parent/carer session scheduled for Wednesday 31st January 2024 – 9.30am – 10.15am.
Attendees do not need to register, they simply click on the link at the above time to access the session. Cameras and voice/audio will be switched off for all attendees. Attendees can ask questions by typing in the Q&A box, but this will be explained during the session.
Attendance
Last week This week
Whole school- 94.46% Whole School - 94.83%
Rec- 93.40% Rec- 97.26%
Year 1- 93.22% Year 1- 92.19%
Year 2- 94.07% Year 2- 96.66%
Year 3- 94.00% Year 3- 95.56%
Year 4- 96.35% Year 4- 93.31%
Year 5- 94.77% Year 5- 94.16%
Year 6- 95.75% Year 6- 94.10%
Winner Class- 4EB with 100%. Class Winner- 99.30% RZI- Bumblebees
Events and key dates
Friday 2nd February: Our choir and talented soloists will be performing at a major Trust event at Co-op Academy Belle Vue. They will shine brightly and impress all the guests!
Monday 5th February: Children’s Mental Health Week. We will be planning and delivering different activities to promote positive mental health throughout the week.
Monday 5th February: Visit to Central Library to meet an author - selected pupils throughout KS2
Tuesday 6th February: Safer Internet Day. We will send out resources for you to access to help you help your children stay safe online.
Thursday 8th February: Fire Service to come in for a workshop with Year 2
Thursday 8th February: Time to Talk Coffee Morning for parents at 9am
Friday 9th February: Spelling Bee for 3 of our best Year 6 spellers - wish us luck!
Friday 9th February: ‘Express Yourself’ home clothes day. Come dressed in whatever makes you feel most confident!
Friday 16th February: School finishes for the half term holiday
Monday 26th February: School opens for all pupils
Monday 26th February: Year 5 History / Drama workshops - please pay online via Arbor for this workshop
Tuesday 27th February: Year 3 FC to Manchester Museum. More details and payment options nearer the time.
Thursday 29th February: Year 3 IPLR to Manchester Museum. More details and payment options nearer the time.
Tuesday 5th March: Online parent workshop where you can find out about our Personal Development Curriculum. Log on at 5pm - joining details will be sent out nearer the time.
Friday 8th March: World Book Day. More details will be sent out nearer the time, but it would be lovely for pupils to come dressed as an adjective! For example:
Brave (dressed as a firefighter), Funny (dressed as a clown), Fierce (dressed as a lion), Scary (dressed as a monster), Sleepy (dressed in pyjamas), Excited (dressed as a puppy), Lively (dressed in multicolours)
Friday 8th March: Sign up online for a parents evening appointment
Tuesday 12th March: Book Fair in the hall after school each day this week. Come along to choose a book for your children from an excellent selection. The Book Fair will be open from 3:30 until 4:00 daily. More information will be sent out nearer the time.
Tuesday 19th and Thursday 21st March: Parents Evening with a phone call option available.
Monday 25th, Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th March: Learning Alongside sessions. More details to follow but this is a chance for you to come in and work alongside your children.
Thursday 28th March: Last day of term.