New Islington News – Edition 31
Celebrating our children:
This week, the following children have been recognised for showing a good understanding of the Ways of Being Co-op: Hanna, Paulina, Adam and Olivia, Chiu Yu and Farida, Alexander and Raghavi, Noah, Aminah and Fran, Yatra and James, Theon, Mila and Zoe, Stacie and Dylan, Stevie and Clotilde, Lola and Kairo and Ava R
Musical Appreciation:
This week the children have listened to a medley of traditional rhythms from West Africa and South Africa.
Trauma and Mental Health Award:
Following our recent TISUK award visit we are delighted to confirm that Co-op Academy New Islington has achieved the Trauma and Mental Health Informed Schools Award.
The consultant was highly impressed by the standard of practice within our school and thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
Many thanks for the hard work and determination of Miss Morris who has worked tirelessly, taking the team with her, to ensure our pupils get the very best.
A huge thank you:
Such generosity has been on show over the last few weeks; over 65 pencil cases ready filled with resources, plus many other stationery items, are now boxed and ready to be shipped off to Sierra Leone.
Our choir:
Our choir and marimba / drumming band performed at a huge event on Saturday – at the Co-op AGM. They did themselves, their families and the school proud. Feedback on their confidence and skill was commented upon by everyone attending. Many thanks to the families and friends who gave up their Saturday to ensure the pupils arrived on time, and to the staff who supported the amazing Mrs Mirazi at this event.
Vouchers:
Our families who are eligible for free school meal holiday vouchers will be able to collect these after the half term break; the vouchers have not yet been issued to us. We will send families a text when the vouchers have arrived with us.
Wraparound Hours Extended:
From September, the morning Wraparound hours will be extended. Doors will open at 7:30 and the cost will be £4:00. Book and pay online ahead of the time as usual.
From September, the after school costs will increase. Collect by 4:30 cost will be £5:50 and collect by 6:00 cost will be £12:00
School dinner price rise:
From September the cost of a school dinner will be £2:75 per day.
Key dates and information about events can be found here: https://newislington.coopacademies.co.uk/events/
Monday 5th June – Teacher Training day – no pupils in school
Tuesday 6th June – Pupils back in school
Wednesday 7th June – class photos (please can pupils come to school in their uniform, even if they normally have PE and no Forest School clothes, even if it is a forest school session)
Thursday 8th June – Year 3 to Manchester Museum – more details to follow nearer the time
Thursday 8th June – Band on the Wall Trip – more details to follow
Wednesday 14th June – Money Minds Workshop KS2
Wednesday 21st June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Thursday 22nd June – Year 3 FC trip to Rudy’s to experience life in a real restaurant
Thursday 22nd June – Stepping Stones Parent Information Session. This meeting is for our new families starting with us in September. 6:15 start (no children)
Tuesday 27th June – Stepping Stones Meet the Teacher morning. This is for our new Reception pupils and their parents who will be with us in September
Wednesday 28th June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
Thursday 29th June – Year 3JM trip to Rudy’s to experience life in a real restaurant
Friday 30th June – The Halle are bringing instruments and musicians to our school! This will be a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to experience professional musicians playing music from around the world.
Friday 7th July – 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.
Monday July, Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th July – dance workshops for all our classes (free of charge) to fit in with our Going Global project
Wednesday 12th July – EYFS and KS1 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – more details to follow
Friday 14th July – Sports Day (KS2 in the morning and KS1 in the afternoon) Families welcome. More details to follow.
Friday 14th July – Money Minds Workshop KS2
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.
Wednesday 19th July – KS23 musicathon 9:30 start – parents welcome – more details to follow
Friday 21st July – Year 6 Leavers Assembly – 9:15 – more details to follow
Friday 21st July – School closes for the Summer Holiday at 1:00. There will be no Wraparound Club
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:
- 12/6/23 Year 5IP
- 19/6/23 Year 1MO
- 26/6/23 Year 2JJ
- 3/7/23 Year 5LB
- 10/7/23 Year 2 AO
- 17/7/23 Year 4LB
Fridays:
- 9/6/23 Year 1HL
- 16/6/23 Year 3FC
- 23/6/23 Year 3JM
- 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/