Newsletter 4th April 2025
Here is the newsletter for this week
Mr Berry's Message.
Dear Parents Carers,
It has been lovely this week to see all the creative and academic accomplishments children across the school have been completing at home. We have had exceptional science posters and wonderful easter egg decorations in my office and I have given out more Headteacher's Awards than I can count!
As we come up to the Easter holidays, I would like to personally thank every member of our community. We asked for Easter egg donations in the last week and, as always, have been blown away by the generosity and kindness shown by so many of you. We truly are very lucky to serve the community at New Islington.
Have a lovely two weeks off and we can't wait to welcome everyone back for the Summer term!
Mr Berry
Football News
More good news from Mr Jackson this week. The Year 3 and 4 boys team played a tournament at Trinity High School on Tuesday. They won 3 games, lost 2, but finished second overall.
Mr Jackson said all the boys were amazing and showed great enthusiasm and team spirit in every game.
Well done everyone!!
Wrapround bookings
The office team are receiving an increasing number of late booking for after school club. All places must be paid for and booked on Arbor by 12.00 midday on the day. We are unable to guarantee a space after this time due to staffing. Breakfast club must be booked by 5pm the day before.
Easter Egg Design Winners
We have been so amazed by the high standard of entries for the Easter Egg competition.
Mr Berry has chosen 2 winners in each year group, but everyone gets an honourable mention for their hard work and creativity. We will share the photos on the website after Easter.
Reception- Ruvani and Fe
Year 1- Lochran and Rio
Year 2- Amelia and Gonzalo
Year 3- Aftaab and George
Year 4- Lavae and Oluwafifedami
Year 5- Jamelia and Ryder
Year 6- Edie & Laura and Kofo
English for Parents
We are delighted to offer this course for parents who want to develop their English skills.
The course will be held here, you do not need to book but will need to bring ID and proof of address to be able to join.
Mrs Williams Book Recommendation
Each week, Mrs Williams (and maybe some other staff) will suggest a good book to read.
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Hello Lighthouse Sophie Blackall
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Hello Lighthouse is a beautiful book with stunning illustrations on every page. It is a story about the passing of time as a new Lighthouse keeper comes to look after the lighthouse. Read and explore as the fog rolls in, icebergs float past and storms rage against the lonely lighthouse. See as the lighthouse keeper’s wife comes to join him and a baby shortly after and his heroic efforts to save people stranded in a storm. Sophie Blackalls illustrations make this book, and it is a delight to look at. For ages 6 and above |
Forest School Dates
It is essential that children have the right clothing and footwear, especially this time of year (we will go out in all weathers, except in extreme conditions (heavy wind and severe rain). Children must have appropriate clothing and warm shoes.
Dates for Reception class will be on the Peek at the Week as they alternate classes each week.
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Forest School Dates |
Class |
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| Tues 22nd April | 4JJ |
| Wed 23rd April | 5CH |
| Thurs 24th April | 5RC |
| Tues 29th April | 1MO |
| Wed 30th April | 1NE |
| Thursday 1st May | 2SK |
Dates for your Diary
Tuesday 22nd April- Return to School
Tuesday 22nd April- English for Parents course starts (see details above)
Monday 5th May- Bank Holiday- school closed
REWARDS
Improving attendance is everyone’s business. The barriers to accessing education are wide and complex, both within and beyond the school gates, and are often specific to individual pupils and families. At Co-op Academy New Islington, we will do all we can to support your family and ensure our academy is safe, calm and a supportive environment for your child. Let’s celebrate everyone’s success together.
Whole school attendance this week has been 89.3% and the winning class this week is 5RC with 93.8%
Miss Nixon is delighted to be handing out 155 certificates for 100% attendance for this half term.
How can I improve my children’s attendance?
Follow NHS advice for any mild illnesses.
Promote good hand hygiene with your children.
Liaise with the Early Help team who will support you as a family.
Speaking to your child’s teacher as a collaborative approach is essential
Noticeboard
Nut Free School
Please can we remind everyone that New Islington is a nut free school due to some of our children having severe allergies. Please check the labels of food going into lunchboxes and snacks to ensure that all our children are safe.
The office is open 8-4pm everyday.
Wraparound bookings
Please remember all bookings for breakfast and after-school club must be booked on Arbor. Breakfast club must be booked before 5pm the previous day and the after-school club must be booked before midday on the day. The office cannot guarantee a place is available after this time.
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