Weekly Newsletter 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 |
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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!
Meet this weeks set of Golden Ticket winners. A lovely bunch who have proven themselves to be worthy winners.
World Bee Day
Thank you again! 
Look at our wonderful new wall.
All of the adults and children at 
Mr Ogilvie witnessed an incredible act of kindness between 2 boys in year 3 this morning.
Thanks to Miss Wiggins and her Pupil Parliament for their VE Day assembly today.
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. 
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!
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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.
