General notices

Staffing: I hope that you will have read a letter from Ian Burchett, our Regional Director, letting you know that I will be leaving New Islington at Easter. I am incredibly proud of our staff team who work so hard, day in and day out, to make this school an amazing place; I know that the school will be in safe hands. The process of appointing a new Head Teacher is now underway with the aim to appoint a replacement by the February half term. This will give us half a term for a smooth hand-over before I finish in March.  

Wraparound Bookings: Please can all parents who want to book a place in our Wraparound Club ensure that they have booked and paid for this place. There are too many parents who do not book their child into the club. 

Online Safety: Please find attached a newsletter about online safety. 

Events and key dates 

Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th January: Health Screening for Reception pupils. 

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.  

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: Spelling Bee for 3 of our best Year 6 spellers - wish us luck!

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.  

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 13th and Thursday 19th 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.