Weekly Newsletter 09-05-25
Rewards
Meet this weeks set of Golden Ticket winners. A lovely bunch who have proven themselves to be worthy winners.
They are role models for their friends, they demonstrate good listening, excellent manners and they try so very hard with their work. We cannot wait to take them trampolining on Friday as their special reward 
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This week at Co-op Academy Portland
Thanks to Miss Wiggins and her Pupil Parliament for their VE Day assembly today.
Celebrating VE Day in Style!
Our school proudly celebrated VE Day with a wonderful day of remembrance and fun—huge thanks to everyone who worked so hard to ensure the children had the best time!
Community News
Dont forget our community shop is open for all your needs. Whether its supplies or uniform, you can find Mrs Smith in our Community Hub to support you. Check our social media for updates on opening times.
We are partnering with FairShare and will be receiving weekly food deliveries in our shop starting within the next fortnight.
Dates for your Diary
May
May 8th - VE Day
May 12th - SATS week
May 22nd - Eco Conference Manchester
May 26th - May 30th Half Term Break
School re-opens Monday 2nd June
June
19th - Sports Day
Year 3/4 10 - 10.30
Year 5/6 1 - 2.30
20th - Sports Day
Year 1/2 - 10 -11.30
F1/F2 - 2 - 3pm
30th - SEND Parent Coffee Morning
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 Portland, 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.
|
Class |
Attendance |
|
Reception |
92.61% |
|
Year 1 |
93.1%  |
|
Year 2 |
92.67% |
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Year 3 |
92.5% |
|
Year 4 |
95.45% |
|
Year 5 |
95.45% |
|
Year 6 |
95% |
"Congratulations to Year 4 and 5 for the highest attendance this week!"
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.
Speak to your child’s teacher as a collaborative approach is essential
Noticeboard
If your child is absent from school, you must inform the school office by 9am of the reason for absence.
If any of your contact details have changed or you arent receiving communications, pop into the office and we can make sure everything is up-to-date!
As part of their DT lessons - Beehive and Year 1 enjoys describing and tasting 10 different types of fruit.
ππ©They had a great time - everybody tried the fruit - a huge achievement. 
These are the children that are always kind, always try their best and always act as the greatest role models. οΏΌ
We appreciate you all so much!
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Year 5 have been exploring how to measure angles today in Maths!
A huge thank you to the Life Church who have provided an Easter Egg for every single child in our school, free of charge. Such a generous thing to do.
Thank you to Margie and all the staff at @OneStopLairdStreet who have very generously donated Easter Eggs and goodies AGAIN!
A gorgeous afternoon in Beehive - filled music and laughter.
If you want any please leave a message with Mrs Smith. Please see our FB page for pictures.
Well done to this little lot who received their Pupil Voice certificates from Mrs Patrick today within the 
Mrs Smith is our staff governor, she's in her 2nd year of her 4-year post and really enjoys this role.