Congratulations to our golden ticket winners for this week (minus our F2 winner who was having a lovely time at the Blue Planet aquarium).

These children have shown remarkable resilience, tremendous effort and demonstrated our Co-op Ways of Being consistently over the last few weeks.

Congratulations!

  

Please click the link to view our updates and photos shared on our FB page

 

We're here to help, don’t hesitate to give us a call on:

  0151 652 5124

  port-schooloffice@coopacademies.co.uk 

 

Summer Fayre

Well today’s Summer Fayre was fantastic. A HUGE thank to all those wonderful volunteers, we had Mr Leathers mum, Mr Jenkins mum, Miss Charlesworth’s mum, Miss Woodhouse and both her parents, Kirsty and Kayleigh from Co-op and Miss Campbell’s future husband on the decks!

All our staff worked so well as a team today and our Community Team, Mrs Smith, Mrs Hall and Miss Lewis have worked their socks off to make this happen.

As always thank you all for your generosity and your support and we hope that you all had a fantastic time. We have loads of photos and some fantastic videos so keep an eye out for all our posts over this weekend x

If you took any photos please share them with us x

    

Would you like to support your child and our school be becoming an Academy Community Council (ACC) member? This role used to be called a school governor.

This is a group of people, all with very different backgrounds and skills, but all who care greatly about making sure all of our pupils get the very best experiences and opportunities at our school.

Our community council members will also visit the academy once per term to meet with a member of staff to talk about a specific school priority and speak with and listen to pupils, staff or parents.

If you would like to talk about the Academy Community Council you are very welcome to get in touch with Mr Leathers or Mrs Smith, who is our staff member on the Academy Community Council.

YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE A NOMINATION FORM We would ask you to get in touch if you are interested by the end of Tuesday 15th July.

Celebrating some wonderful work with Miss Charlesworth today.

We are so proud of how hard you’re working and the resilience that you’re showing!

Congratulations to this superstar for winning a medal with his footie team at the weekend.

You train every week as well as taking part in tournaments at the weekend; all mixed in with some boxing throughout the week.

You’re a sporting hero

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miss Nina and Miss Shannon were today receiving some very valuable training at Arrow Park Hospital.

A full day of Diabetic , Asthmatic, allergy and epilepsy training today to ensure we are fully up to date with all the latest information. Well done ladies.

 

F2 Dives Deep: An Unforgettable Blue Planet Adventure!

F2 had a brilliant time exploring Blue Planet Aquarium this week!

Our day started off with a sensory workshop, helping to organise creatures into the right habitat.

We then had some time to explore, and saw so many different types of fish, frogs and insects!

We ended our day with a trip to the shark tunnel, followed by a scuba diving show and a biscuit in the sunshine

It's safe to say we all had a blast!

A special thanks to Mr Alfie for stepping in last minute, and letting the children measure how tall you are!!

  

Chester Zoo

 

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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.

 

July

2nd - Transition Day

4th - Y6 at the Woodslee Career Fair

8th - F2 Trip to Blue Planet

11th - Summer Fair 

17th - Y6 Prom at Wirral Rugby Club (6pm - 8:45pm)

18th - Last day of term

Careers Fair

wow! A huge well done to Co-op Academy Woodslee for putting on an excellent Careers Fayre.

#TeamPortland really enjoyed meeting all the different people from so many different types of work.

We had doctors, architects, paramedics, people from the food industry, civil and industrial engineers, a pastor from a local church, people who support schools, two ladies from Nuclear Industry and so many other really interesting and inspiring people.

A huge thank you for our invitation we really appreciated it. Also thank you to all the people who gave up their time to inspire our children.

Mr Leathers and Mrs Smith were really proud of how they represented Portland.

    

A World of Wonder in Apple Class

In Apple Class, we're absolutely loving diving into our child-led interests, and what an incredible few days it's been! Our imaginations have soared, transforming us into bug hunters, artists, authors, architects, police officers, and even chefs!

We believe that imagination is a powerful tool for growth and development. So, here's a little challenge for you: take a moment to see the world through the eyes of your child. You might be amazed at what you discover and who you can become!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This superstar received the Head Teacher’s reward from Mr Leathers for her fantastic writing!

Zoom and have a read - well done it’s fantastic

A big welcome from Co-op Academy Woodslee to Co-op Academy Rathbone!

Thrilled to have you join the Co-op Academies Trust family. We look forward to achieving great things together!

#SucceedTogether #TheCoopWay #ItsWhatWeDo

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Stronger Starts

We did so well taking part in the @StrongerStarts and a huge thank you to Tesco’s Debbie Layfield for the £1000 cheque for our Reading Shed - we can't wait for it to be up and running.

Thank you to Miss Lewis for working hard with Debbie to secure this for us. Also to our #PortlandCommunityTeam whomwork so hard to provide all the extras for our children.

Our Summer Fayre is just a couple of weeks away, and we'd be so grateful for your help! Could you donate any prizes for our raffles, bottles for our tombola, or even vouchers from your business? Please let Mrs. Hall or Mrs. Smith know if you're able to contribute. And feel free to share this request with anyone you think might be able to help. Thank you!

Summer Fayre

Our school are organising our Summer Fayre Friday 11th July between 2 and 4pm - and we would love to invite you and your small business to join us by having a stall.

Stalls are just £15 per table, and you can promote your business and sell products to our community.

If you’re interested in booking a stall, contact Mrs Smith or Mrs Hall. Tables will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions - we’d be delighted to have you.

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.

 

July

2nd - Transition Day

4th - Y6 at the Woodslee Career Fair

8th - F2 Trip to Blue Planet

11th - Summer Fair 

17th - Y6 Prom at Wirral Rugby Club (6pm - 8:45pm)

18th - Last day of term

What a splash! Years 1 and 2 had a fantastic time at Bubbles in New Brighton yesterday, despite the wet weather on the way. Huge thanks to Miss Campbell, Miss Munnerley, Miss Jones, and our wonderful parent helpers for making it such a memorable day for the children. This trip was made possible by the #CommunityFund covering the children's travel and Mr. Leathers generously paying for our parent helpers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A HUGE shout out to our Karate kids tonight. They each upgraded to their next belt and they were all amazing - Mrs Smith was so proud (her eyes may have leaked with pride!)

A massive thank you to Sensei Paul and Sensei Jesse for their time and patience throughout the year. Also thanks to Sensei Kate for the beautiful certificates.

Today was our last lesson of the year so this was the perfect end. Mrs Smith is happy to continue Karate Club next year - if your child is in Year 2 upwards and are interested let her know.

See more on our FB Page

Our Summer Fayre is just a couple of weeks away, and we'd be so grateful for your help! Could you donate any prizes for our raffles, bottles for our tombola, or even vouchers from your business? Please let Mrs. Hall or Mrs. Smith know if you're able to contribute. And feel free to share this request with anyone you think might be able to help. Thank you!

Summer Fayre

Our school are organising our Summer Fayre Friday 11th July between 2 and 4pm - and we would love to invite you and your small business to join us by having a stall.

Stalls are just £15 per table, and you can promote your business and sell products to our community.

If you’re interested in booking a stall, contact Mrs Smith or Mrs Hall. Tables will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions - we’d be delighted to have you.

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.

 

June

16th - School photos

19th - Sports Day

F1 - Y2 is 19th June from 2pm.

20th - Sports Day

Y3 - Y6 is 20th June from 2pm.

30th - SEND Parent Coffee Morning

July

2nd - Transition Day

4th - Y6 at the Woodslee Career Fair

8th - F2 Trip to Blue Planet

11th - Summer Fair 

17th - Y6 Prom at Wirral Rugby Club (6pm - 8:45pm)

SkyArts Success: Beehive's Creative Cartoons!

Beehive plunged into #SkyArts week today, mastering the art of drawing basic figures and transforming them into incredible superheroes! Their amazing cartoons clearly show how using simple shapes dramatically elevated their skills. Plus, they demonstrated excellent listening – well done, everyone!

Miss Campbell kicked off an exciting journey for Year 1 into the world of money! They began exploring what coins and notes look like, and discovering the unique value of each one.

This fantastic book “Poems and stories from Birkenhead North” contains the work of our children, stories and poems.

Written and published to highlight just how much we love our local library and what an enormous part it plays in so many of our lives.

Thanks to Becks from North Birkenhead Development Trust - St James Centre for choosing our children’s work to be in such an important book.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thank you for all the lovely comments on social media about our great team! We appreciate all your feedback. 

A Day of Art, Advertising, and Adventure for Year 6!

Year 6 enjoyed a wonderfully cultural day in Port Sunlight yesterday! They delved into the Lady Lever Art Gallery, discovering how Viscount Leverhulme revolutionized modern advertising. Students were captivated by the diverse collection, choosing their favorite paintings and sculptures, and were particularly struck by the exceptional craftsmanship of the furniture.

Their exploration continued with a stroll around the picturesque model village, including a visit to the church where William Hesketh Lever and his wife, Elizabeth, are laid to rest. After a delightful picnic on the Museum Green, they wound down with some energetic football, cricket, and a well-deserved ice cream. A big thank you to Mrs. Mumford for capturing these great moments!

 

Year 1 Sports Day

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Our Summer Fayre is just a couple of weeks away, and we'd be so grateful for your help! Could you donate any prizes for our raffles, bottles for our tombola, or even vouchers from your business? Please let Mrs. Hall or Mrs. Smith know if you're able to contribute. And feel free to share this request with anyone you think might be able to help. Thank you!

Summer Fayre

Our school are organising our Summer Fayre Friday 11th July between 2 and 4pm - and we would love to invite you and your small business to join us by having a stall.

Stalls are just £15 per table, and you can promote your business and sell products to our community.

If you’re interested in booking a stall, contact Mrs Smith or Mrs Hall. Tables will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions - we’d be delighted to have you.

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.

 

June

16th - School photos

19th - Sports Day

F1 - Y2 is 19th June from 2pm.

20th - Sports Day

Y3 - Y6 is 20th June from 2pm.

30th - SEND Parent Coffee Morning

July

2nd - Transition Day

4th - Y6 at the Woodslee Career Fair

8th - F2 Trip to Blue Planet

11th - Summer Fair 

17th - Y6 Prom at Wirral Rugby Club (6pm - 8:45pm)

You absolutely nailed this week's Touch Spot challenge, E! Piece of cake!

Final Karate Practice & Grading Reminder!

Today is our last practice before grading! Please ensure your child has their full karate suit today and next week. Without it, they won't be able to participate in next week's grading. If your child misses either today's session or next week's grading, the next opportunity will be January 26th.

A huge well done to all our Karate Kids – you're smashing your lessons with Sensei Paul and Sensei Jesse! Good luck everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Green Flag Glory: Eco Council Plans for September & Gets Hands-On!

Since achieving our Green Flag Distinction, it was a real highlight to meet with the Eco Council once more today. We not only brainstormed our upcoming September initiatives but also enjoyed some hands-on planting.

 

Paper Power: Year 2 Explores 3D Art Skills

Our Year 2s had a fantastic afternoon diving into the skills needed for 3D art! They expertly manipulated paper through cutting, ripping, curling, spiraling, bending, and folding.

 

Our children had an absolute blast baking with Leah yesterday! We heard the cakes, boasting three kinds of chocolate, were utterly amazing. You can see what our friends at North Birkenhead Development Trust - St James Centre are up to by checking out their page – there's always something exciting happening!

See more on our FB Page

Summer Fayre

Our school are organising our Summer Fayre Friday 11th July between 2 and 4pm - and we would love to invite you and your small business to join us by having a stall.

Stalls are just £15 per table, and you can promote your business and sell products to our community.

If you’re interested in booking a stall, contact Mrs Smith or Mrs Hall. Tables will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions - we’d be delighted to have you.

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.

 

June

16th - School photos

19th - Sports Day

F1 - Y2 is 19th June from 2pm.

20th - Sports Day

Y3 - Y6 is 20th June from 2pm.

30th - SEND Parent Coffee Morning

July

2nd - Transition Day

4th - Y6 at the Woodslee Career Fair

8th - F2 Trip to Blue Planet

11th - Summer Fair 

17th - Y6 Prom at Wirral Rugby Club (6pm - 8:45pm)

 

Happy Eid Mubarak to all our students, staff, families and communities celebrating today!

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Flourishing Friendships in Apple Class!

It's been absolutely wonderful to witness the beautiful friendships blossoming within Apple Class! Every child has been happily engaged in play, whether independently exploring, collaborating with others, or even lending a helping hand to a friend.

Miss Barr has truly loved watching these budding friendships flourish! She was especially impressed by how attentively they listened to one another and worked together as a team to complete their activities.

 

Kicking Off an Inspiring World of Work Week!

What a fantastic start to our World of Work Week for Year 6! We were incredibly fortunate to host a lineup of truly impressive visitors, and we're so thankful to each of them for sharing their time and expertise with our students.

Our Year 6 pupils had the amazing opportunity to meet a police officer, a video editor, a student from Everton FC, a dedicated nurse, a talented hairdresser, and a passionate trade unionist. It was especially wonderful to welcome back former Portland pupils, Charlie and Lewis, and we're so pleased they agreed to return and work with us.

Every single one of our visitors was incredibly inspiring, making for a truly memorable first day for our children.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Bittersweet Farewell to Miss Smith..for now!

Today marks an incredibly exciting day for Miss Smith as she begins her maternity leave! Her little one is due in just three weeks – how amazing is that?!

Please join us in wishing her the very best of luck. We hope she gets plenty of rest before her much-loved and much-awaited baby joins #TeamPortland!

We absolutely can't wait to meet her little one in just a few short weeks. Don't forget to say your goodbyes to Miss Smith today!

Year 6 Shines in Career-Related Learning Week!

What an incredible day for our Year 6 students! Every single child had the invaluable experience of being interviewed by either Mollie, Megan, or Heather. A huge thank you to these wonderful ladies who were so patient and kind, offering insightful feedback to each child that truly boosted their confidence. The children were beaming with pride!

As part of this fantastic career-related learning week, every student wrote a letter of application and participated in a formal interview. The feedback was outstanding, with our Year 6s described as articulate, polite, well-mannered, and confident—what a testament to their character!

Mrs. Smith has poured so much effort into creating this enriching week for them, and it's clear every child found something they genuinely enjoyed. She's absolutely loved teaching Year 6 this week, and their hard work and engagement have certainly made it a memorable one!

 

Year 6 Explores the World of Work at North Birkenhead Development Trust!

Day 3 of our World of Work week brought an incredibly insightful visit for our Year 6 students to the North Birkenhead Development Trust - St James Centre, where they met with Becks.

They gained fascinating insights into a wide array of roles, learning what it's like to be a Charity Manager, an Early Years Advisor, an advocate, an author, an illustrator, a support worker, and many other vital positions all housed within the same building.

A huge thank you to Becks for a truly informative day that showcased the diverse career paths available right within our community!

   

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Check out a new safety update from Merseyside Police

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.

 

June

19th - Sports Day

F1 - Y2 is 19th June from 2pm.

20th - Sports Day

Y3 - Y6 is 20th June from 2pm.

30th - SEND Parent Coffee Morning

July

To be confirmed

 

Bones, Bending, and Big Discoveries!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

🦴 Year 3 had an exciting time exploring the length and weight of our bones!
🦷 Using our skeleton model and the help of some volunteer scientists, we investigated whether bones are heavy and if they can bend.
⚪️ Then, we carried out an experiment to compare the lengths of the radius and ulna in adults and children. Some of us were amazed to discover that a few classmates have arms as long as Miss Wiggins’ and Miss Fleetwood’s!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

World Bee Day

We celebrated World Bee Day this week and supported the amazing work of Bebe's Hive CIC, a place that is going to do so much to help children navigate bereavement:

A safe place where little hearts can heal, create and find hope after loss.

If you would like to learn more about the Community Interest Company, please follow their Instagram page @bebeshiveuk

Thank you so much for all your donations and support. 

Thank you again!

  

 

Chop, Kick, Focus! Karate Club Gears Up for Success!

🥋 Sensei Paul and Sensei Jesse are putting our Karate Kids through their paces as they prepare for their next grading in just four weeks!
🥋 With 29 dedicated students attending each week, it's clear this is one fantastic club to be part of!

 

See more on our FB Page

Check out a new safety update from Merseyside Police

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.

📣 A huge congratulations to Miss Barr, Miss Charlesworth, and our amazing Eco Club!
We’re incredibly proud to share that they’ve been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag – with distinction! 🌿👏
This fantastic achievement recognises all their dedication and hard work in promoting sustainability and caring for our environment.
Now, we can proudly fly our Eco Green Flag once again—well done, team!

 

May

May 26th - May 30th Half Term Break

School re-opens Monday 2nd June 

June

19th - Sports Day

F1 - Y2 is 19th June from 2pm.

20th - Sports Day

Y3 - Y6 is 20th June from 2pm.

30th - SEND Parent Coffee Morning

 

⭐️ Mrs Barnes had a fantastic morning with Year 6, diving into their Taskmaster-style transition activities!
⭐️ The focus was all on teamwork and communication, and the challenges definitely put those skills to the test! From drawing our friends with our eyes closed, to building the tallest freestanding tower using just paper and tape, to even figuring out Mrs Barnes’ age in minutes—it was a morning full of laughs, learning, and creative thinking!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

🥧 Year 5 Whip Up Delicious Rhubarb Crumbles!

As part of their DT topic on seasonal produce, Year 5 put their culinary skills to the test by making their very own rhubarb crumbles! They showed great creativity by adapting recipes to pair rhubarb with complementary flavours—and the results smelled amazing!
Miss Gurney is incredibly proud of how brilliantly everyone worked together.
🥧 Well done, Year 5—we hope you all enjoy your tasty puddings tonight!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 children— they’ve shown such resilience, determination, and focus throughout SATs week, and all their hard work truly shines. Well done, Y6!

📚 F2’s Trip to St James Centre Library

Today, our fantastic F2 class visited the North Birkenhead Development Trust – St James Centre Library, and they made quite an impression! The staff were very impressed with Portland’s brilliant behaviour and excellent listening skills.
🥰 As they left, our lovely little ones even gave a cheerful wave and said “good afternoon” to everyone in the café—such a heart-melting moment!

  

 Kindness Shout out!

Mr Ogilvie witnessed an incredible act of kindness between 2 boys in year 3 this morning.

One knew that the other loves Spider-Man more than anything in the world so he brought him in a Spider-Man book.

It made his day. What a great start to a Friday

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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.

📣 A huge congratulations to Miss Barr, Miss Charlesworth, and our amazing Eco Club!
We’re incredibly proud to share that they’ve been awarded the Eco-Schools Green Flag – with distinction! 🌿👏
This fantastic achievement recognises all their dedication and hard work in promoting sustainability and caring for our environment.
Now, we can proudly fly our Eco Green Flag once again—well done, team!

 

May

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

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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!

 

   

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. 

 

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

Year 1 absolutely loved their award for winning the attendance last half term!

😍 A huge shoutout to our incredible Year 6 team!

🥰 Their kindness, dedication, and teamwork never go unnoticed.
👏 They've worked tirelessly all year and continue to go above and beyond.
🌟 True ambassadors of our school, they lead with heart and set an amazing example.
💖 Simply put, they’re exceptional people – and we’re so lucky to have them!

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We love it when our three academies come together! Tonight we joined forces again!

Our Marvellous Maths Director delivered maths training to our teaching team.

#teachlikeachamp  #hillywoodland

A Fruit-Filled DT Adventure !

As part of their DT lessons - Beehive and Year 1 enjoys describing and tasting 10 different types of fruit.

🍋‍🟩They had a great time - everybody tried the fruit - a huge achievement. 

   

We wanted to celebrate our ‘Always children’ from some of our classes.

These are the children that are always kind, always try their best and always act as the greatest role models. 
We appreciate you all so much!

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. 

Superstar Student

We love it when our children learn new skills! We’ve just received this message from her mum. “Just thought I’d share as I’m super proud, Peyton did her first dance show tonight to a sold-out Floral Pavilion, she might be very tired tomorrow ”

Well done Payton we are also super proud of you

 

This year we will be celebrating the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.

We will be having a whole school tea party lunch to commemorate this special event.

We are hoping to raise some money for The Royal British Legion by holding a non uniform day - when everyone will wear red, white and blue clothing.

We cannot wait to celebrate this important moment in history with our Community.

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 

We are so proud of the transformations that are taking place in our wonderful school. This is a place that we can all be truly proud of!

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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. 

April

April 4th - Annual Easter Egg decorating competition

Easter Break Monday 7th April - Monday 21st April

School returns - Tuesday 22nd April

May

May 12th - SATS week

May 22nd - Eco Conference Manchester 

May 26th - May 30th Half Term Break

School re-opens Monday 2nd June 

Exotic Animal Fun: A Day of Learning and Adventure!

Today, the children at school had an unforgettable experience with an exotic animal visit that was both fun and educational!The event was interactive, allowing the children to get up close and personal with the animals, while the animal handler shared interesting facts about their habitats and behaviors.

 

 

Beehive's Masterpieces: Exploring Watercolors and Creative Expression!

🎨 This half term in Art, Beehive has been exploring the art of using watercolors, learning how to mix shades, create texture, experiment with different lines, and layer colors. 🐝 Their artwork was nothing short of spectacular, and the room was so quiet with concentration that you could have heard a pin drop as they poured their hearts into creating their final masterpieces!

 

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Easter Egg Decorating Competition: A Colourful Celebration of Creativity

The Easter Egg Decorating Competition was a colourful and creative showcase of the students' artistic talents! It was a joyful celebration of creativity, bringing the whole school community together to enjoy the Easter spirit!

    

Year 5: Angle Exploration

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.

⚽️ If you're looking for a football camp this Easter, please note it's not organized by us, but we've been asked to share this opportunity with our families. All the details can be found on the leaflet.

A huge thank you to our #PortlandCommunityTeam for providing every member of staff with an Easter gift to say thank you for all their hard work this term.

Thank you to Margie and all the staff at @OneStopLairdStreet who have very generously donated Easter Eggs and goodies AGAIN!

A lovely shop with lovely staff - they are great asset to our community.

April

April 4th - Annual Easter Egg decorating competition

Easter Break Monday 7th April - Monday 21st April

School returns - Tuesday 22nd April

May

May 12th - SATS week

May 22nd - Eco Conference Manchester 

May 26th - May 30th Half Term Break

School re-opens Monday 2nd June 

A Melodic Afternoon in Beehive

A gorgeous afternoon in Beehive - filled music and laughter.

Year 2 Learns About Healthy Eating with Mrs. Patrick

🍒🍓🍇🍎 Mrs. Patrick had a great time teaching Year 2 about healthy eating today – she mentioned they absolutely loved it.

 

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Tree Planting with the Woodlands Trust

Save The Date 

⚽️ If you're looking for a football camp this Easter, please note it's not organized by us, but we've been asked to share this opportunity with our families. All the details can be found on the leaflet.

Easter Egg Decorating

Join us next week for our Annual Egg Decorating Competition!

All entries must be completed at home and can be brought into class between Monday and Friday. Each class teacher will award two prizes, with Easter Eggs as the prizes for all winners.

This is a fun, seasonal competition open to everyone, and we'll even have an adult/staff category if needed. Good luck to all participants!

Easter Balloons

Next week we will be selling our Easter and Spring balloons.

If you want any please leave a message with Mrs Smith. Please see our FB page for pictures.

March 

Thursday 6th- World Book Day

Wed 12th - Eco Council trip to the Recycling Centre

Friday 21st- World Down Syndrome Awareness day 

Tues 25th - Audio/Vision/Height/Weight F2

Wed 26th - Thurs 27th - Parents Evening

April

April 4th - Annual Easter Egg decorating competition

Easter Break Monday 7th April - Monday 21st April

School returns - Tuesday 22nd April

Superhero day!

Some of our lovely pictures with more to come next week! Mrs Smith is excited to share all about our special day celebrating diversity! 

Beehive’s Veggie Tasting Adventure: A Global Journey of Flavors!

🥒🥕 Today, Beehive took part in the #BeatThemToDefeatThem #VeggiePower2025 campaign by tasting a variety of veggies! 🌱🌽 Both Mrs. Smith and Miss Smith were surprised by the results, with cucumber being the top favorite. 🐝

🌏 We were also amazed at how far our veggies had traveled—tomatoes from Morocco, cucumbers from Spain, and mange tout from Egypt!

 

Up close and personal

The whole school had an exciting visit from a variety of exotic animals, giving everyone the chance to learn about these incredible creatures up close!

 

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Team Portland: Transforming Our Playground with a Fresh Coat of Paint!

🎨 Today, we were joined by our new Chair of Governors, Mrs. Jean-Marie Hughes, Mr. Leathers, Mrs. Shannon, Sarah Thornton, our inspiring Maths Lead, and a fantastic group of volunteers at Portland. 👏

Our playground was in need of a fresh coat of paint, and this incredible team transformed it beautifully. ♥️ A huge thank you to everyone who generously volunteered their time and energy—#TeamPortland truly appreciates each and every one of you!

Co-op Community Big Dip: A Shivering Success!

Our first Co-op Community Big Dip was a huge success! Well done to everyone who braved the cold and joined in. It was fantastic to come together, laugh, and shiver! 🥶 Can’t wait for the next one… ♥️🥶♥️🥶

March 

Thursday 6th- World Book Day

Wed 12th - Eco Council trip to the Recycling Centre

Friday 21st- World Down Syndrome Awareness day 

Tues 25th - Audio/Vision/Height/Weight F2

Wed 26th - Thurs 27th - Parents Evening

April

April 4th - Annual Easter Egg decorating competition

Easter Break Monday 7th April - Monday 21st April

School returns - Tuesday 22nd April

Beehive Students Explore Farming in #NFU 'Day in the Life of a Farmer' Event🐝🌾

As part of #ScienceWeek2025, 🐝 Beehive participated in the #NFU "Day in the Life of a Farmer" event – a live session where the children had the chance to meet the animals and the farmers who care for them on the farm.

 

Congratulations to Our Pupil Voice Certificate Winners! 🌟 #YourVoiceMatters

Well done to this little lot who received their Pupil Voice certificates from Mrs Patrick today within the MyHappymind program.

#YourVoiceMatters

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Outstanding Performance of 'The Pied Piper of Hamlin' by Caldy Grammar School! 👏🎭

📣 A huge shout-out to Caldy Grammar School for their amazing performance of “The Pied Piper of Hamlin” – a fantastic pantomime at The Floral Pavilion!

📣 The staff at the venue were incredibly accommodating, especially since some of us arrived early – thank you for that!

📣 THE PANTOMIME WAS INCREDIBLE! The acting, singing, dancing, stage management, sound, and overall entertainment were all superb. We loved every moment of it! Well done, Caldy – you should be so proud! 👏👏👏

🥰 A special thank you to Mr. Jenkins for planning such a fantastic event on short notice, and to Miss Munnerley for driving some of our groups there and back.

 

Introducing Our @CoopYoungLeaders: Helping Hands on the Playground! 🙌🏻

🙌🏻 Today, we proudly reintroduce our @CoopYoungLeaders! Our Year 5 students are supporting our younger children on the playground during lunch and playtimes.

🙌🏻 Miss Nina aptly calls them "Helping Hands," and it couldn’t be more fitting! Each child now has a buddy to turn to for help and support – creating a wonderful buddy system.

Pupil Parliament Takes Stronger Starts Campaign on Tour at Tesco Bidston 🗳️📚

This morning, some of our Pupil Parliament members took their Stronger Starts campaign on tour, visiting Tesco in Bidston.

🔵 They put their persuasive skills to work, successfully convincing many of our wonderful community members to vote for our reading shed.

⚪️ The Tesco staff were so impressed by the effort the children put into their campaign, leaving Miss Wiggins and Miss Lewis incredibly proud!

Brave Parents Wanted for the Big Dip at Leasowe Bay! 🌊🥶

  

🌊 Calling all brave parents from our Co-op Academies! 🌊
Who’s ready to take on the BIG DIP?
Join us for a refreshing cold water dip at Leasowe Bay on Monday 17th March @ 1pm.

It’s the perfect opportunity to chat, shiver, and show your courage together! ♥️🥶♥️

😊 If you’re up for the challenge and want to make your kids proud, simply drop your name below to let us know you’re interested!

March 

Thursday 6th- World Book Day

Wed 12th - Eco Council trip to the Recycling Centre

Friday 21st- World Down Syndrome Awareness day 

Tues 25th - Audio/Vision/Height/Weight F2

Wed 26th - Thurs 27th - Parents Evening

Beehive Explores Safety in Everyday Household Products

Our 🐝 Beehive class was fully engaged in their learning today! In their PSHE lesson, they explored which items are safe and unsafe to use.

🐝 We discussed everyday household products like bleach, shampoo, medicines, suntan lotion, and more. The class quickly realized that many things can be both safe and unsafe depending on how they’re used.

#LifeSkillsForKids 🌟

Quidditch Magic: Year 4 & 5’s First Sporty Adventure for World Book Day 2025!

#WorldBookDay2025: A Magical Quidditch Adventure! 🧙‍♂️

Eight excited children from Years 4 and 5 had their first-ever Quidditch experience at BPS today. They did an amazing job learning the rules and understanding the roles of each player!

A big thank you to Mr. Jenkins and Mrs. Mumford for making this magical experience possible! 🥰

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 Eco Council's Planting Adventure with a Special Guest 🌸🌿

🌸🌺 Planting Fun with the Eco Council 🌷🌻
🌼 This evening, the Eco Council had the pleasure of welcoming a special guest—one of our councillor's family members!
🌼 We learned fascinating facts about lotus flowers, including how they don't need soil to sprout and grow. After the lesson, we headed to our garden area to plant more flowers in preparation for spring!
🌼 A huge thank you to our special visitor, and we’re already excited for her to return for more gardening fun! 🌱

Shrove Tuesday Fun: Pancake Day Celebration!

🥞 A huge thank you to all for these fantastic photos celebrating Shrove Tuesday – Pancake Day! 🥞
Just look at the fun they had! These are, without a doubt, the photos of the day! 😊

  

Year 1 Mastering Watercolor Painting and Color Mixing Inspired by Paul Klee

🎨 This week, Year 1 has been honing their watercolour painting skills, mastering colour mixing, and perfecting their brushstrokes in Art class. 🎨 They’ve been inspired by the work of artist Paul Klee, learning how to create beautiful shades and blends of colour.

 

Beehive Connects with Oxton Grange: A Day of Reading, Painting, and Planting

Today, 🐝Beehive and friends had a wonderful time visiting their pals at Oxton Grange.
🌻They shared stories, painted beautiful pictures, and planted vibrant spring flowers together.
The group exchanged thoughts on their favorite books, flowers, and even songs!
#CommunityMatters
#IntergenerationalConnections

TeamPortland extends our warmest wishes to all families observing Ramadan – may this month bring you peace, reflection, and unity.

Kickstarting 'Teach Like a Champion' Across Our Three Academies!

📣 Our three Academies united to kick off the implementation of our exciting new teaching & learning strategy... Teach Like a Champion!
📣 The energy and enthusiasm from our entire staff team is incredible, and we can't wait to get started on this amazing journey together.
#When3Become1
#HillyWoodland

  

March 

Thursday 6th- World Book Day

Wed 12th - Eco Council trip to the Recycling Centre

Friday 21st- World Down Syndrome Awareness day 

Tues 25th - Audio/Vision/Height/Weight F2

Wed 26th - Thurs 27th - Parents Evening

Year 4 Enjoys Book Selection Visit at St James’ Library

A big thank you to North Birkenhead Development Trust - St James Centre and St James’ Library for giving Year 4 the opportunity to choose a book to read in school. They had a wonderful time during their visit! 📚

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Community Shop Restocked

Our Community Shop is fully restocked and ready for you! Mrs. Smith will be at the Community Hub all Thursday afternoon – feel free to stop by.
🙂 Donations are welcome, but not required. Thank you

 

Beehive Celebrates Fun Friday After a Successful Assessment Week

Our 🐝 Beehive has worked incredibly hard throughout Assessment Week, so today they were treated to Fun Friday!
📣 This morning, they enjoyed learning and playing various group games, which helped enhance their listening, speaking, turn-taking, questioning skills, confidence, social interaction, and concentration. They had a fantastic time! 🙂#

 

Would you like to be a parent governor?

This week, we had National School Governors Awareness Day. School governors are the largest group of volunteers in Great Britain.

Mrs Smith is our staff governor, she's in her 2nd year of her 4-year post and really enjoys this role.

We are looking for two parents and/or carers to fulfil our parent roles, so if you are interested please find Mrs Smith and she can help you with everything you need and answer any questions you may have.

TeamPortland extends our warmest wishes to all families observing Ramadan – may this month bring you peace, reflection, and unity.

🌙 To our whole community, we wish you a peaceful and restful weekend. 

March 

Thursday 6th- World Book Day

Wed 12th - Eco Council trip to the Recycling Centre

Friday 21st- World Down Syndrome Awareness day 

Tues 25th - Audio/Vision/Height/Weight F2

Wed 26th - Thurs 27th - Parents Evening

Year 1 Explores Attitude and Gratitude with My Happy Mind!

 Mrs. Patrick was thrilled to see Year 1 diving into the 'Attitude and Gratitude' module of My Happy Mind. 😊 They explored the power of a positive mental attitude, how our brains respond to positivity, and how we can be thankful for the little things in life. 😊 P was overjoyed when her certificate arrived at Beehive today and couldn’t wait to share the good news. Thank you, Mrs. Patrick.

 

Year 4 Girls Shine at Tag-Rugby Rave with DJ and UV Lights!

  Tag-Rugby Rave 🪩
🏈 Our Year 4 Girls Tag-Rugby Team had an amazing afternoon at Birkenhead Park School!
🕺 We practiced our passing, evading, and invading skills from PE lessons and enrichment club.
🎸 The live DJ and UV lights were a real highlight, adding even more energy to the event! A huge thanks to Mr. Jenkins for capturing the action with some fantastic photos.

Year 4 Teams Shine at Dodgeball Event with Teamwork and Fun!

Today, Year 4 students from Hillside, Co-op Academy Portland, and Co-op Academy Woodslee took part in an exciting dodgeball event at Co-op Academy Bebington. They demonstrated excellent teamwork, supported one another, and most importantly, had an amazing time! Just look at all those well-earned medals!

Year 3 Explores the History of Valentine’s Day with Mrs. Barnes

💖 Year 3 kicked off Valentine’s Day celebrations this morning with Mrs. Barnes.
💖 They explored the history behind the day and discovered why we continue to celebrate it today.

Apple Class Builds and Lights Up Their Amazing Igloos!

This term, 🍏 Apple Class has been working incredibly hard on their class project.
❄️ Together, we carefully built three igloos! We started by covering balloons with layers of tissue and glue. Once dry, we popped the balloons, leaving behind our igloos, and then cut doors into them.
❄️ Next, we created the bases by ripping and gluing tissue paper onto boxes.
❄️ Miss Charlesworth carefully used the hot glue gun to attach the igloos to their bases.
❄️ We added lights inside and, when we turned the lights off, we watched our igloos glow!
❄️ We were all so proud of our creations and even invited some teachers to see our amazing work!
👏👏👏 Well done, Apple Class!

STEM Club’s Slingshot Challenge: A Thrilling Final Session!

A fantastic final session with Mr. Ogilvie’s STEM club!
✏️ The students used elastic bands to create slingshots and competed to see who could launch their pen lid the furthest. ☄️🧨

Pupil Parliament Launches First Campaign for School Reading Shed!

Pupil Parliament embarked on their first campaign today.

They made some posters to convince others to vote for our school reading shed at the Stronger Starts campaign.

They also were given Co-op Young Leader Badges. Miss Wiggins and Miss Lewis were very impressed with their maturity, enthusiasm and commitment to their roles!

Farewell Ray: A Heartfelt Goodbye and Best Wishes for the Future!

Today, we said a heartfelt goodbye to Ray. He had a special assembly where the children sang 'You’ll Never Walk Alone,' and a few of us even shed a tear!
♥️ We’ll miss so many things about Ray and wish him all the best in his new job – but we’re pretty sure they won’t love him as much as we do!
♥️ Good luck in your new role, Ray Murphy. You’ll be missed! 

 

Would you like to be a parent governor?

This week, we had National School Governors Awareness Day. School governors are the largest group of volunteers in Great Britain.

Mrs Smith is our staff governor, she's in her 2nd year of her 4-year post and really enjoys this role.

We are looking for two parents and/or carers to fulfil our parent roles, so if you are interested please find Mrs Smith and she can help you with everything you need and answer any questions you may have.

Baby News

Our lovely Ceri had her gender reveal and:

Year 3 Superstar Brightens Valentine’s Day with Sweet Treats!

🩷 This little superstar from Year 3 brightened Mr. Leathers' day with a delicious homemade sweet treat for Valentine's Day.
🩵 She kindly shared them with several staff members, and they were absolutely divine!
💚 Thank you for spreading joy and making every day a little brighter!

Support our “Ride and Rant” for Wirral Mind!

We did it! Staff from all three Wirral Primary Academies completed our sponsored Spinathon yesterday! We managed to spin the combined distance of 1474 miles! (Helped along by Hillside pupils on Friday afternoon). This is same amount of miles from Wirral to Naples in Southern Italy! A huge thank you to our communities and families for their support and donations. We have raised a huge £1347 for Wirral Mind . We are so proud to be able to raise awareness and much needed funds for such a worthy cause. There is still time to donate!

Here’s the link -

Team Portland's Valentine's Disco Raises £600 for the Community Fund!

A huge thank you to ALL of #TeamPortland for supporting our #Valentine discos today.

Mrs Hall and Mrs Smith work so hard get everything together - but with Miss Barr and Miss Marl on the decks, Ray setting up and pretty much everyone else helping it - it was a gorgeous event.

So with their help and YOUR support together we raised around £600. This money will go into the Communuty Fund to support school trips, visitors and events to minimise the cost of these things for all our families.

#CommunityMatters

February 

Friday 7th- school Spinathon

Saturday 8th- Staff Spinathon (donations to Wirral Mind via Go Fund me)

Wed 12th - Valentines Disco 

Friday 14th- school closes for half term

Monday 24th- school reopens

March 

Thursday 6th- World Book Day

Friday 25th- World Down Syndrome Awareness day 

F2 Stay & Play

🙂 F2 hosted Stay and Play for our parents and carers today, even on one of #TeamPortland’s busiest days!

🙂 A big thank you to everyone who stayed and joined in.

 

NSCC Numbers Day

Today, children and staff have been celebrating numbers and showing our love of maths by dressing for digits as part of #NSPCCNumberDay.

  

Maple Class explore the local library

📚 Maple Class had a wonderful visit to our local library at the St. James Centre this afternoon. 🪪 We activated our class library card, and every child took a book home!

🎓 A big thank you to Diane, the librarian, for teaching us how to find books using book plates and the Dewey Decimal System!

👏 The staff at the centre were impressed by our children's exceptional behaviour in the community

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Beehive’s Heartwarming Visit to Oxton Grange Care Home

🩵💙🩵 As part of our Intergenerational Program, Beehive and friends visited @OxtonGrange care home today.
💙🩵💙 We had a wonderful time learning more about our friends there, discovering their likes, and having meaningful chats with their relatives.
🩵💙🩵 We got creative with Valentine’s-inspired art, enjoyed parachute games, and absolutely loved playing pass the balloon! (Stay tuned for some videos!)
💙🩵💙 A big thank you to Mrs. Smith, Miss Smith, and Mr. Leathers for making these visits happen regularly.
🩵💙🩵 It’s such a privilege to spend time with everyone at Oxton Grange, and this has quickly become the monthly trip everyone looks forward to!"

 

Maple Class Celebrates Chinese New Year with Dragon Dances

Maple Class had a fantastic time celebrating Chinese New Year!
🐲 They explored the story behind the celebration and learned about modern-day festivities.
🐲 The children loved watching the dragon dances and had fun mimicking the movements themselves!

Miss Lewis Leads the Way for #TimeToTalk at #TeamPortland

A huge thank you to Miss Lewis, our Community Pioneer, for all her hard work today, ensuring every class and staff member was informed about today’s #TimeToTalk event. She emphasized the importance of speaking up—whether it's with friends, family, colleagues, neighbours, or professionals.

😍 Even though Miss Lewis is with us only on Fridays, she’s an invaluable asset to #TeamPortland. Mrs. Smith has truly enjoyed planning events and collaborating with her—they make the perfect team. #SucceedTogether 🩵

 

Support our “Ride and Rant” for Wirral Mind!

This Time to Talk Day, Co-op Academy Hillside, Portland and Woodslee are going all out to support mental health awareness with our “Ride and Rant” spinathon!

On Saturday, 8th February, a group of us will cycle non-stop for 6 hours at Bidston Council Gym to raise funds for Wirral Mind, an incredible charity supporting mental health in our community.

The event kicks off with spin classes led by our fabulous school staff, followed by a team effort to keep the wheels turning. Together, we’ll tag-team to ensure at least one bike is spinning at all times and tally up our miles to see how far we can go.

Exercise is a fantastic way to boost mental wellbeing, and this event is all about getting people moving, talking and supporting a cause that makes a real difference.

Please donate to help us reach our goal and support Wirral Mind in their vital work. Every pound raised will help provide mental health resources and support to those who need it most.

Let’s cycle, chat, and make a difference together. Thank you for your generosity!

Here’s the link -

February 

Friday 7th- school Spinathon

Saturday 8th- Staff Spinathon (donations to Wirral Mind via Go Fund me)

Wed 12th - Valentines Disco 

Friday 14th- school closes for half term

Monday 24th- school reopens

March 

Thursday 6th- World Book Day

Friday 25th- World Down Syndrome Awareness day 

A huge thank you to our Beehive parents for attending our meeting this week - it was so useful to listen to your questions - #ParentsVoicesMatter

Superstar

Huge well done to this little one who impressed her mum by practising her gymnastics skills that she has been learning outside of school.

Thanks for sharing the picture Toni - we love seeing what our children do outside of school.

Well done C we are proud of you

Eco Club Kicks Off the Year with a Big Litter Pick!

🌳🚮 Eco Club is Back and Better Than Ever! 
Our first litter pick of the year kicked off right in our own playground, and the Eco Club wasted no time diving in! We collected two big bags of rubbish from the depths of the playground.
Miss Barr & Miss Charlesworth are incredibly impressed with the Eco Club’s dedication and the fantastic job they’ve done! 🌟

Year 3 Gets Hands-On with Flower Dissections in Science! 🌸🔬

Year 3 was completely engrossed in their science lesson yesterday! 🌸 They dissected flowers and used complex vocabulary to label each part.
A big thank you to Miss Wiggins for sharing these amazing pictures! 🥰

Beehive Rewrites a Story: Their Version is Even Better! 🐝📖

Today, Beehive worked together to create a story! Each student chose a section they enjoyed and rewrote it in their own words. 🐝 We think their version is even better than the original!

 

Celebrating Mrs. Shaw: 15 Years of Dedication and Support at Portland! ⭐️👏

Mrs Shaw received her long service award. 

She has worked at Portland for just over 15 years. She has had many roles but you will currently find her supporting the Key stage 2 classes, mentoring children and providing 1 to 1 support.

Mrs Shaw is a fantastic asset within #TeamPortland and a brilliant colleague too.

Thank you for your hard work and dedication Mrs Shaw. We really appreciate you.

Support our “Ride and Rant” for Wirral Mind!

This Time to Talk Day, Co-op Academy Hillside, Portland and Woodslee are going all out to support mental health awareness with our “Ride and Rant” spinathon!

On Saturday, 8th February, a group of us will cycle non-stop for 6 hours at Bidston Council Gym to raise funds for Wirral Mind, an incredible charity supporting mental health in our community.

The event kicks off with spin classes led by our fabulous school staff, followed by a team effort to keep the wheels turning. Together, we’ll tag-team to ensure at least one bike is spinning at all times and tally up our miles to see how far we can go.

Exercise is a fantastic way to boost mental wellbeing, and this event is all about getting people moving, talking and supporting a cause that makes a real difference.

Please donate to help us reach our goal and support Wirral Mind in their vital work. Every pound raised will help provide mental health resources and support to those who need it most.

Let’s cycle, chat, and make a difference together. Thank you for your generosity!

Here’s the link -

January

Stay tuned for all the latest updates on our social media

March 

Thursday 6th- World Book Day

Friday 25th- World Down Syndrome Awareness day 

February 

Friday 7th- school Spinathon

Saturday 8th- Staff Spinathon (donations to Wirral Mind via Go Fund me)

Friday 14th- school closes for half term

Monday 24th- school reopens