Weekly Bulletin for parents and carers, 17 March
Dear parents and carers, please find this week's bulletin below.
- We wish a continued Ramadan Mubarak to all of our families who are observing this holy month. Where your child was indicated as Muslim on our admissions form, we have sent a letter explaining our attendance procedures for Eid.
- After Easter we are asking families to only pay online (using Arbor) for lunches and trips - we will be a cashless academy. (Help with Arbor available here). Our next co-op Heroes rewards trip to Alton Towers requires a payment of £25 through Arbor - parents and carers of eligible students have been sent the details.
📅 Upcoming dates for your diary
Year 7 dates and information
📅 Thursday 20 March - a special Progress Evening for parents/carers of any children with SEND - please book appointments via Arbor
📅 Friday 4 April - we finish for the Easter holiday at 2:55pm
Your child's next report will be sent: Thursday 8 May
Year 7 Heads of Year: Mrs S Fitzgerald, Mr Z Ul-din and Mrs E McClean - manc-y7@coopacademies.co.uk
Year 8 dates and information
📅 Thursday 20 March - a special Progress Evening for parents/carers of any children with SEND - please book appointments via Arbor
📅 Friday 4 April - we finish for the Easter holiday at 2:55pm
Your child's next Progress Evening where you can meet your child's teachers: Thursday 26 June, 4-7pm
Your child's next report will be sent: Thursday 8 May
Year 8 Heads of Year: Mrs C Downend and Ms S Saeed (temporarily, Mr G Papa and Mr J Taiwo are supporting Year 8) - manc-y8@coopacademies.co.uk
Year 9 dates and information
📅 Thursday 20 March - a special Progress Evening for parents/carers of any children with SEND - please book appointments via Arbor
📅 Friday 4 April - we finish for the Easter holiday at 2:55pm
Your child's next report will be sent: Wednesday 18 June
Year 9 Heads of Year: Miss J Roberts & Mr J Carroll - manc-y9@coopacademies.co.uk
Year 10 dates and information
Our Careers Advisors have put together a list of college open days that are recommended for current Year 10 students. Download it as a PDF here.
📅 Thursday 20 March - a special Progress Evening for parents/carers of any children with SEND - please book appointments via Arbor
📅 Friday 4 April - we finish for the Easter holiday at 2:55pm
Your child's next Progress Evening where you can meet your child's teachers: Thursday 24 April 4-7pm
Your child's next report will be sent: Wednesday 2 April
Year 10 Heads of Year: Miss M Rehman and Mr A Poole - manc-y10@coopacademies.co.uk
Year 11 dates and information
Our summer exam timetable is now available to download as a PDF document from our exams page.
📅 Tuesday 18th March - Year 11 will receive their mock exam results. These will be given out at a special morning that will be run in the same way as the real results day in August. There will be colleges / staff on hand to offer support and guidance
📅 Thursday 20 March - a special Progress Evening for parents/carers of any children with SEND - please book appointments via Arbor
📅 Friday 4 April - we finish for the Easter holiday at 2:55pm
📅 Save the date - Thursday 3 July - Prom. We have written to you separately about this and ask you to book places on Arbor.
📅 Save the date - Thursday 21 August - national GCSE Results Day. Students will be invited to collect results in person.
Your child's next report will be sent: Wednesday 19 March
Year 11 Heads of Year: Mr K Hughes and Ms P Jackson - manc-y11@coopacademies.co.uk
Reading at Co-op Academy Manchester - a guide for parents and carers
This week we want to share with you our approach to helping your child's reading skills - and how you can help at home.
Mr Saleh, our Reading Improvement Lead, has put together a special update for you and we would love you to spend a few minutes reading it.
Important changes to Bee Network child tickets
We have been asked to share the following information: from 23 March, the Bee Network is launching new ticket options.
Here’s their top tips for paying for child fares from 23 March:
- Download the Bee Network app to pay for a range of child tickets.
- When paying with contactless, always ask the bus driver for a child ticket before tapping your card (to avoid getting charged adult fare).
- Keep your TfGM travel pass (igo card, Our Pass) separate from bank cards when you tap the card reader, to avoid your bank card being charged an adult fare.
Your one-stop-shop for travelling to school information is available at www.beenetwork.com/schools - you can also get in touch with the Bee Network Contact Centre online or call: 0161 244 1000.
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