New Islington News – Edition 34
Celebrating our children:
This week, the following children have been recognised for showing a good understanding of the Ways of Being Co-op: Primrose and Zayne, Divit, Linnie and Ashayah, Eesa and Dafne, Jordan, Lola and Lorcan.
Music Appreciation:
To fit in with our whole school Going Global focus, we listened to music played on a Shamisen – a traditional Japanese three stringed instrument.
Strike Action:
Further Strike Action is planned for Wednesday 5th July and Friday 7th July. Details of which classes are open and which are closed has been sent out.
Sports Day:
Our EYFS and Key Stage One classes will have their Sports day on Friday 14th in the morning – starting at 9:30. Our Key Stage Two classes will have their event in the afternoon, starting at 1:30. (Please note this is a change in running order) Parents will be notified of the team colours today to give plenty of time to find / borrow a coloured t-shirt. Parents are very welcome to come along and support the teams.
Free School Meal Holiday Vouchers:
For families eligible for holiday meal vouchers, physical vouchers will no longer be issued. A barcode will be issued to your personal email address. Please ensure that we have the correct address on our system.
Dietary Requirements:
A new Government directive has been issued. From September, a GP letter supporting and confirming all Dietary requirements must be shared with school. This includes allergies, sugar free diets, vegan diets or any other specific dietary requirements. More details will be shared – for those that this affects, please check your emails for further details.
Ready Set Read:
Look out for the poster that has been shared with our families, giving details of this summer’s Reading Challenge. This is a free event run by local libraries and we encourage families to go along and sign up!
More information here: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/
Key dates and information about events can be found here: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/events/
Wednesday 5th July – Strike Day. Please refer to the letter sent out separately
Friday 7th July – Please refer to the letter sent out separately
Friday 7th July – Going Global: a celebration of cultures. Postponed to Tuesday 18th July
Monday 10th, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July – dance workshops for all our classes (free of charge) to fit in with our Going Global project
Monday 10th July – we will share details of who your child’s new teacher will be today
Tuesday 11th July – At 2:45 our Year 1 and 2 invite their parents in, to celebrate the children’s work and also raise money for our link school, Destiny Grace Academy in Sierra Leone.
Year 1 will be showcasing their art in a gallery, and signed pieces will be on sale for £1:00
Year 2 will be showcasing their African instruments and music (£1 a ticket)
Come along to support your children, and raise funds for Destiny Grace Academy!
Wednesday 12th July – EYFS and KS1 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – arrive for 9:30
Friday 14th July – Sports Day (EYFS and KS1 in the morning and KS2 in the afternoon) Families welcome. The events will kick off at 9:30 and 1:30 respectively and will last about 1.5 hours. Please note the running order has changed.
Friday 14th July – Reports will be handed out today, to include Year 1 phonics results, KS1 results and Year 4 times tables test results. Year 6 SATs results will be shared as soon as they are released.
Monday 17th July – Open Day from 3:30 to 5:00. Come along and have a look through your child’s work, and chat to the teacher. Our new teachers will be here too, so that you can come and introduce yourselves.
Tuesday 18th July – Rearranged Going Global: a celebration of cultures. Children are invited to come to school wearing the traditional dress of your home country. It would be lovely to come along with interesting facts to share. Parents are welcome to come along at drop off and pick up wearing traditional dress too.
Wednesday 19th July – KS23 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – arrive for 9:30
Thursday 20th July – Year 6 water fight and Pizza Party – look out for the details nearer the time!
Friday 21st July – Year 6 Leavers Assembly – 9:15 This is for our Year 6 parents only.
Friday 21st July – School closes for the Summer Holiday at 1:00. There will be no Wraparound Club
Advance notice – dates for next term
School starts for all pupils from Years 1 through to Year 6 on Wednesday 6th September.
School starts for our new pupils in Reception on Wednesday 6th September but there will be a phased introduction – details of this will be shared with our new families in July.
Our new SENDCo Mrs Topham, will hold ‘drop in’ sessions for parents on Monday 11th September. Look out for invitations with more details.
We will hold ‘Meet the Teacher’ sessions for parents to come into the classroom, and have a briefing from the class teacher. This is a chance to see the classroom, and to be given useful information about the forthcoming year. Please don’t worry if you cannot attend; we will share the PowerPoints afterwards.
Years 1 and 2 Meet the Teacher sessions will be on Tuesday 12th September at 9:10
Year 3 and 4 Meet the Teacher sessions will be on Wednesday 13th September at 9:10
Year 5 and 6 Meet the Teacher sessions will be on Thursday 14th September at 9:10
The office team will hold ‘drop in’ information sessions for our new parents (from Reception and across school) at 9:15 and 2:45 on Friday 15th September. This is a chance to ask any questions about payments, bookings, and general information about anything and everything.
Forest School
Children should come to school on Forest School days in the appropriate clothing and footwear.
Please refer to letters previously sent home or ask your child’s teacher for clarification.
Mondays:
- 3/7/23 Year 5LB
- 10/7/23 Year 2 AO
- 17/7/23 Year 4LB
Fridays:
- 7/7/23 Year 4AO
Reception ZI Fridays week A
Reception NE Fridays week B
Safeguarding concerns should be directed to Karen Reveley who is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (karen.reveley@coopacademies.co.uk) or to Tabitha Smith (tabitha.smith@coopacademies.co.uk) who is our Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Outside of school hours, phone 999 with urgent welfare concerns, or call Advice and Guidance on 0161 234 5001.
You can also report a concern via our website: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/report-a-concern/