New Islington News – Edition 22
Thank you:
A huge thank you for your generous donations towards the Turkish Syrian Earthquake Disaster Fund. We have transferred over £550:80 to the Red Cross Disaster appeal. The Year 3 cake sale was a massive success – thank you to everyone involved.
Your Voice Survey (Parents):
Every year, Co-op Academies Trust carries out an annual survey in all our academies for all parents, after which we review the results and put together action plans to make improvements where needed and do more of the things you tell us are going well. It is a hugely valuable experience and only works if everyone has their say.
This survey is entirely anonymous. Individuals cannot be identified and no attempt will be made to do so – the aim of the questions are to get an overall opinion and to see where we can do better. You do not have to answer all the questions, you are able to leave some blank if you prefer but we ask you to be honest and complete these in order for us to fully understand the wider picture.
You only need to complete the survey once and it closes on Monday 13th March 2023
You can access the survey by using this link (click on it or type it into an address bar):
https://forms.gle/BuGyDSqeTjyi6Jg16
(case sensitive if typing manually)
Your Voice Survey (Pupils in Year 5&6):
Every year, Co-op Academies Trust carries out an annual survey in all academies. All pupils across the Trust can complete this survey. We really hope that you will want to have your say in making a difference to how your academy or college runs.
This survey is anonymous and we will not try to identify you. You can be very open and honest, though rude comments about people will be ignored.
Parents – please can you encourage your child to complete this independently? There’s a closing date of Monday 13th March.
You can access the survey by using this link (click on it or type it into an address bar):
https://forms.gle/ZquJVNN3jN7phJrf6
(case sensitive if typing manually)
From Monday – Scholastic Book Fair:
Come along after school next week to have a look at the wonderful Scholastic Book Fair. This will be at the back of the hall from 3:30 to 4:00. We are running a cashless system so please bring your mobile phones with you. This year, we will not be accepting cash payments. You will be able to pay by scanning a QR code to pay with your phone on Apple Pay or equivalent. You can also purchase Scholastic gift vouchers, which are available at https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/gift-vouchers.
Once purchased, you will receive the voucher in an email which can be printed and brought to the fair.
For parents who use Wraparound care, you can make use of the gift vouchers available at https://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/gift-vouchers and send the printed email to school with your child. Please alert the Wraparound Team that your child has a voucher in their bag.
Parents Evening:
We are introducing an online booking system for parents evening. This booking system will be available for parents from Monday 13th March. We highly recommend that all parents try logging on before this date to avoid any technical worries. The system works effectively – however, it does require users to input the information with care. Sign up will go live on Monday 13th at 8am.
https://newislington.schoolcloud.co.uk/
Then login following the instructions, with the following information:
Parent – Title First Name Surname
Parent – Email (This must be the email that we have on our School Comms system)
Student – First Name
Student – Surname
Student – DOB
Key dates:
The following list gives an outline of the term’s events. They are not set in stone! New additions or alterations will be highlighted. Greater details will be given as appropriate nearer the time.
Monday 6 March – Week A
Monday 6 March – Book Fair this week
Monday 13 March – Week B
Monday 13th March – Sign up for parents evening goes live at 8am
Monday 13th March – British Science Week.
Friday 17th March: Our Year 5 and 6 pupils will take part in a live-link session with scientist and author Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock. This will be an inspiring session, seeing a successful black woman scientist working at the top of her game.
Week A – Monday 20 March
Wednesday 22nd March – Parent Forum at 2:30. Come along to ask any questions you might have about school. Unless we are told about your worries or concerns, we cannot do anything about them!
Monday 27 March – Week B
Tuesday 28 March – Parents Evening (phone calls an option)
We are introducing an online booking system for parents evening. This booking system will be available for parents from Tuesday 13th March. We highly recommend that all parents try logging on before this date to avoid any technical worries. Please see details above on how to log on.
Thursday 30 March – Parents Evening (phone calls an option)
We are introducing an online booking system for parents evening. This booking system will be available for parents from Tuesday 13th March. We highly recommend that all parents try logging on before this date to avoid any technical worries. Please see details above on how to log on.
Friday 31st March – Finish for the Easter holidays
Monday 17 April – Week A
Monday 17th April – Pupils back in school
Monday 24th April – Week B
Monday 1st May – Week A
Monday 1st May – School closed (Bank Holiday)
Monday 8th May – Week B
Monday 8th May – School closed (King’s Coronation)
Tuesday 9th May – Year 6 SATS tests begin
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
- 6/3/23 – 6CH
- 13/3/23 – 1HL
- 20/3/23 – 2JJ
- 27/3/23 – 4LB
Fridays
- 10/3/23 – 1MO
- 17/3/23 – 2AO
- 24/3/23 – 4AO
- 31/3/23 – No Forest School
Year 3 and 5 will have 2 sessions in Summer 1
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/