New Islington News – Edition 29
Celebrating our children:
This week, the following children have been recognised for showing a good understanding of the Ways of Being Co-op: Ethan, Chavez, Mateo, Naci, Megha, Prisha, Thales, Elissa, Neer
Musical Appreciation:
We continued the theme of unusual handmade instruments; handmade creations from around the world.
SATS success:
Well done to our Year 6 pupils who have completed the Government SATs tests this week. Their positive attitude ensured that they were calm and focused – they all deserve an excellent set of results.
Destiny Grace Academy:
Hopefully you will all have read the information about our partner school, Destiny Grace Academy. This half term we are collecting pencil cases with stationery resources in – nothing new, just pens, pencils, felt pens that you might have already at home. Many thanks to the families that have already donated resources; our target is 60 pencil cases complete with resources.
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/
Tuesday 16th May – Showcase assembly CANCELLED
Thursday 18th May – Showcase Assembly – Choir and Marimba band – parents welcome 9:00
Friday 19th May – Year 3 trip to the Halle St Michaels for a historical/musical workshop
Wednesday 24th May – Year 5 IP Geography Field Study trip
Thursday 25th May – Year 5 LB Geography Field Study Trip
Friday 26th May – Year 4 trip to the Halle St Michaels for a historical/musical workshop
Friday 26th May – Careers Fair
Friday 26th May – Finish for the Whit half term holiday
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
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)
Wednesday 28th June – Year 6 (half the class) to Manchester City Art Gallery for a workshop (free of charge)
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 19th 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. As the winter approaches, a warm waterproof coat is essential as the children go out in any weather.
Please refer to letters previously sent home or ask your child’s teacher for clarification.
Mondays:
- 15/5/23 – 3JM
- 22/5/23 – 1HL
Fridays:
- 26/5/23 – 1MO
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/