Newsletter 28th March 2025
Here is the newsletter for this week
Mr Berry's Message.
Dear Parents Carers,
We are nearing the Easter holidays and this is always a busy time at New Islington! This week, I would like to share some staffing updates for the Summer term and for next year.
We would like to extend a huge thanks to Miss Iqbal, who will be leaving us at the end of next week. The hard work and dedication she has shown during her time with us has been exceptional and we wish her all the best for the next step in her career.
We are very excited to welcome Miss Kourou to our team who will join us as an EYFS teacher starting after Easter. We are also delighted to announce that Miss Williams, who has been working with us on a part-time basis as Assistant Headteacher will be joining us permanently as Deputy Headteacher starting in September.
I'm sure you will all share my congratulations to both Miss Williams and Miss Kourou.
As always, thank you for your continued support.
Mr Berry
Eid Mubarak
To all celebrating, we wish you a day filled with joy, love, and togetherness. Our Reception class have been busy learning songs and have decorated their classroom to celebrate Eid.
Football Champions!
Congratulations to our football team who have won their league for the second year in a row! This is a great achievement, and we are so proud of their teamwork and football skills.
Thank you to Mr Jackson for the excellent training!
Term Time Holidays
Please remember that we are unable to authorise holidays within school time. If you do have any need to go away during term time, please come to the office for an absence request form.
Absences of over 4 days may incur a fine which is issued by Manchester City Council.
You can find out more about the fines here School fines information
Design Competition
Today, children in years 3,4,5 & 6 will be coming home with a sheet to design an EV charger.
The winning design will be made and installed on Oldham Road as part of the new Be.EV Charging Oasis.
We will be attending the opening ceremony and get to meet the Mayor!
Spare entry forms are available at reception and all entries must be handed in by Friday 4th April.
News from Wraparound
This week in Breakfast and After School Club, they have been busy creating Mother's Day gifts.
They are also hosting an Easter Egg design competition with prizes to be won. Anyone who attends Breakfast or After School Club can enter, see staff for further details.
Congratulations to Oliver and Alice who are the Wraparound stars of the week!!
English for Parents
We are delighted to offer this course for parents who want to develop their English skills.
The course will be held here, you do not need to book but will need to bring ID and proof of address to be able to join.
Mrs Williams Book Recommendation
Each week, Mrs Williams (and maybe some other staff) will suggest a good book to read.
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Stitch Head by Guy Bass
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A great early chapter book jam packed full of great illustrations. Stitch Head is a long forgotten, small almost-human like creation, in fact he is the first ever creation of the frightfully insane Professor Erasmus. Deep in the depths of Castle Grotteskew Professor Erasmus carries out his bizarre experiments, creating ever more frightful and terrifying creatures. Stitch Head has spent years living amongst these monsters and trying to get the attention of his master. When a travelling circus ringmaster, Fulbert Freakfinder, promises to make him a star, Stitch Head wonders whether there is another life for him. But first he has to catch the professor's latest creation - a monstrous three-armed creature that's just smashed its way to freedom . . For ages 8 and above |
Forest School Dates
It is essential that children have the right clothing and footwear, especially this time of year (we will go out in all weathers, except in extreme conditions (heavy wind and severe rain). Children must have appropriate clothing and warm shoes.
Dates for Reception class will be on the Peek at the Week as they alternate classes each week.
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Forest School Dates |
Class |
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| Tues 1st April | 4EB |
| Wed 2nd April | 4JJ |
| Thurs 3rd April | 5CH |
| Tues 22nd April | 4JJ |
| Wed 23rd April | 5CH |
| Thurs 24th April | 5RC |
| Tues 29th April | 1MO |
| Wed 30th April | 1NE |
| Thursday 1st May | 2SK |
Dates for your Diary
Friday 4th April- Reception class visit to the police museum
Friday 4th April- Finish for Easter break at 3.25
Tuesday 22nd April- Return to School
REWARDS
Improving attendance is everyone’s business. The barriers to accessing education are wide and complex, both within and beyond the school gates, and are often specific to individual pupils and families. At Co-op Academy New Islington, we will do all we can to support your family and ensure our academy is safe, calm and a supportive environment for your child. Let’s celebrate everyone’s success together.
Whole school attendance this week has been 94.4%
Well done to 5RC who have won the attendance award this week with 98.8%
How can I improve my children’s attendance?
Follow NHS advice for any mild illnesses.
Promote good hand hygiene with your children.
Liaise with the Early Help team who will support you as a family.
Speaking to your child’s teacher as a collaborative approach is essential
Noticeboard
Nut Free School
Please can we remind everyone that New Islington is a nut free school due to some of our children having severe allergies. Please check the labels of food going into lunchboxes and snacks to ensure that all our children are safe.
The office is open 8-4pm everyday.
Wraparound bookings
Please remember all bookings for breakfast and after-school club must be booked on Arbor. Breakfast club must be booked before 5pm the previous day and the after-school club must be booked before midday on the day. The office cannot guarantee a place is available after this time.
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