What an afternoon!
Published 01/05/26
Our whole school enjoyed this inclusive event and there was even sunshine.
News and Letters
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We are Maths Champions!
Published 01/05/26"All our hard work has paid off.", said Mrs Shannon
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We’re proud to be awarded Gold for inspiring pupils about their futures
Published 24/10/25Co-op Academy Portland has been awarded the Gold Award in the Primary Futures Recognition Scheme, recognising the school’s inspiring work to help pupils dream big, explore future careers.
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Welcome back from the Head
Published 02/09/25Dear Parents and Carers,
I hope you’ve had a lovely summer break and managed to soak up some sunshine with your
families. I’m thrilled to be welcoming everyone back for what promises to be a fantastic
school year - my first full academic year as Head of School, and I couldn’t be more excited!
A very warm welcome to all of our new starters in F1 and F2, as well as to the children
joining us in other year groups; we’re so pleased to have you with us. We’re also thinking of
our former Year 6 pupils as they start their journey at secondary school as well as some of
the pupils that have joined some new schools from other year groups - we hope they’ve had
a great start.
It’s been a busy summer here at school with lots of work being completed to improve the
environment even further. Over the next few weeks, we will have a play frame built on the
middle yard as well as a new outdoor classroom and some new equipment being installed
on the top yard. The building looks brilliant thanks to the hard work of our amazing staff, with
a special shout out to our site manager Dave Barker, and we're all ready to hit the ground
running.
We’re delighted to welcome two new Teaching Assistants to our team - Miss Kinsley-Smith
and Miss Wockenforth. They’ll be joining our brilliant support staff and getting to know the
children over the coming weeks.
We’re also really pleased to share that Mrs Hayes will now be taking on the role of SENCo
this year. She’ll be organising a SEND coffee morning soon to introduce herself and connect
with parents. Please keep an eye out for more information.
Looking ahead, we’ve got lots coming up already! Our Year 6 residential is only a few weeks
away. This will be a fantastic experience that’s set to be a highlight of the year and a real
opportunity for our Year 6 team to build relationships ahead of an incredibly busy and
important year. We’ll be holding an information session soon to share everything you need to
know.
Our after-school club offer will be sent out next week, along with a full list of key dates for the
year - this will include things like parents’ evenings, sports days, school discos and other
events, so that you can plan ahead with confidence.
In the coming days, you’ll also receive some important admin bits from us: permissions,
health care plan updates, and login details for various platforms. We’ll also send out our
updated home-school agreement, please do take a moment to read and sign it to confirm
your support.
PE days for this half-term are listed below. Children can come to school in their PE kits on
those days. Please refer to our uniform letter as all staff will be enforcing our uniform rules
and phone calls will be made to parents/carers as well as any identified items being
confiscated.I can’t wait to get started and see all of the children’s smiling faces back in school. Thank
you, as always, for your continued support - here’s to a brilliant year together!
Important Message
From Thursday 4th September, parents/carers will be required to drop their children at the
gate (where Mrs Hall and Mr. Leathers will greet the children and receive any key messages
to pass on). No adults will be allowed on the playground as this has been causing some
children to become dysregulated and it has been difficult to keep them safe with so many
people entering and exiting the gates.For children in F1 and F2, parents and carers can still
drop off at the door if they feel that this is necessary.
PE Days – Autumn 1
Children can wear their PE kits on the following days:
● F1 - Thursday
● F2 - Tuesday & Wednesday
● Year 1 – Monday & Friday
● Year 2 – Monday & Tuesday
● Year 3 – Monday Tuesday
● Year 4 – Thursday & Friday
● Year 5 – Wednesday & Friday
● Year 6 – Wednesday & Thursday
Warm regards,
Mr. Leathers
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Welcome Back
Published 29/08/25We can't wait to welcome you back after the holidays, all refreshed and ready for another exciting year of adventures together.
Warmly,
Everyone at Portland
Reminder of our uniform:
School Day Schedule
A quick reminder of the importance of being on time in the line at 20 to 9. Our school day begins at 8.40 am and pick up is 3.30pm.
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End of Term Newsletter & Meet the team for 2025-26
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Weekly Newsletter 11-07-25
Published 12/07/25Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Portland Post newsletter! We're thrilled to share all the exciting news, achievements, and upcoming events from our vibrant school community.
We hope you find this newsletter informative and engaging, offering a glimpse into the wonderful learning experiences and activities your children are involved in. We truly value your partnership in your child's education and believe that strong home-school communication is key to their success.
Thank you for your continued support and dedication.
Warmly,
All of us at Portland
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!
We're here to help, don’t hesitate to give us a call on:
0151 652 5124
port-schooloffice@coopacademies.co.uk 
This week at Co-op Academy Portland
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 xIf 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
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.
Dates for your Diary
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
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
93.91% Year 1
92% 
Year 2
93.79% Year 3
94% Year 4
93.24%
Year 5
95.44% Year 6
94%
"Congratulations to Year 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!
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Weekly Newsletter 04-07
Published 04/07/25Today we celebrated this little lot getting their Golden Sashes for a variety of reasons - including learning their phonics, blending new words, working hard and so much more.
Mr Leathers was really impressed with all of them today and they are looking forward to going trampling as their reward for being A-MA-ZING! Well done everyone 
We're here to help, don’t hesitate to give us a call on:
0151 652 5124 port-schooloffice@coopacademies.co.uk
This week at Co-op Academy Portland
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!
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
Community News
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.
Dates for your Diary
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
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
92.17% Year 1
91.67% Year 2
95.86% Year 3
95.33% Year 4
98.1%
Year 5
96.06% Year 6
95%
"Congratulations to Year 4 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!
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Weekly Newsletter 27-06-25
Published 28/06/25Baby News
We're thrilled to welcome the newest member of #TeamPortland! Congratulations to Miss Smith and John on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Aurora Rose Annie Fairclough, born on June 23rd, weighing a chunky 8lb 5oz. We're so glad Miss Smith and Aurora are safe and sound!
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We're here to help, don’t hesitate to give us a call on:
0151 652 5124 port-schooloffice@coopacademies.co.uk 
This week at Co-op Academy Portland
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.
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.
Community News
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.
Dates for your Diary
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)
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
83.18% Year 1
91.92% Year 2
91.64% Year 3
97.33% Year 4
92.79%
Year 5
90% Year 6
95%
"Congratulations to Year 3 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!
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Weekly Newsletter 21-06-25
Published 21/06/25OFSTED
We're here to help, don’t hesitate to give us a call on:
0151 652 5124 port-schooloffice@coopacademies.co.uk
This week at Co-op Academy Portland
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.
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
Community News
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.
Dates for your Diary
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)
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
95.45% Year 1
89.46% Year 2
97.87% Year 3
95.33% Year 4
92.17%
Year 5
88.96% Year 6
96%
"Congratulations to Year 2 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!
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Weekly Newsletter 13-06-25
Published 13/06/25
Congratulations to our golden ticket winners this week.
Each one of these individuals have shown their resilience, determination and incredible attitudes during our first week back in school.
We are so proud of each and every one of you!
OFSTED
We're here to help, don’t hesitate to give us a call on:
0151 652 5124 port-schooloffice@coopacademies.co.uk 
This week at Co-op Academy Portland
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!
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!
Community News
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.
Dates for your Diary
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)
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
92.73% Year 1
94% Year 2
96.9% Year 3
95% Year 4
94.55%
Year 5
91.82% Year 6
92.73%
"Congratulations to Year 2 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!
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Weekly Newsletter 06-06-25
Published 06/06/25
Portland Primary is Officially GOOD!
We're absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news: Ofsted has officially recognized us as a GOOD school in ALL areas! This is our first "GOOD" report in 13 years, and we couldn't be prouder.
This monumental achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our amazing staff, our supportive families, our committed governors, and most importantly, our wonderful pupils.
We're here to help, don’t hesitate to give us a call on:
0151 652 5124 port-schooloffice@coopacademies.co.uk
This week at Co-op Academy Portland
Happy Eid Mubarak to all our students, staff, families and communities celebrating today!
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.
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!
Community News
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.
Dates for your Diary
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
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
92.27% Year 1
89% Year 2
92.07% Year 3
97% Year 4
90%
Year 5
87.58% Year 6
98%
"Congratulations to Year 6 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!