End of Term Newsletter & Meet the team for 2025-26
Published 19/07/25
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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!
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
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!
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We’re officially recognised as a ‘Good’ school!
Published 06/06/25We’re delighted to share the news that for the first time in 13 years, Co-op Academy Portland is officially rated a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted.
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May Half Term Ideas
Published 24/05/25
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Weekly Newsletter 23-05-25
Published 23/05/25Rewards
Meet this weeks set of Golden Ticket winners. A lovely bunch who have proven themselves to be worthy winners.
Wishing all our children and families a wonderful half term! We hope you enjoy a well-deserved break filled with rest, fun, and special moments together. Thank you for a fantastic start to the term — we look forward to welcoming everyone back soon!
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
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 DayWe 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 @bebeshiveukThank 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!
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.
📣 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!
Dates for your Diary
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
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
93.64% Year 1
95.67% Year 2
89.31% Year 3
93.67% Year 4
94.55%
Year 5
92.73% Year 6
92%
"Congratulations to Year 1 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 16-05-25
Published 15/05/25Rewards
Meet this weeks set of Golden Ticket winners. A lovely bunch who have proven themselves to be worthy winners.
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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 
Look at our wonderful new wall.
All of the adults and children at #TeamPortland have contributed and our local artist Leanne has put the finishing touches to the design!
This week at Co-op Academy Portland
🥧 Year 5 Whip Up Delicious Rhubarb Crumbles!
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 
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.
📣 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!
Dates for your Diary
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
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
91.82% Year 1
90.34% Year 2
93.79% Year 3
94.67% Year 4
96.82%
Year 5
97.58% Year 6
95.5%
"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!
Watch this space for Half Term ideas next week!
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Weekly Newsletter 09-05-25
Published 09/05/25Rewards
Meet this weeks set of Golden Ticket winners. A lovely bunch who have proven themselves to be worthy winners.
They are role models for their friends, they demonstrate good listening, excellent manners and they try so very hard with their work. We cannot wait to take them trampolining on Friday as their special reward 
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
Thanks to Miss Wiggins and her Pupil Parliament for their VE Day assembly today.Celebrating VE Day in Style!
Our school proudly celebrated VE Day with a wonderful day of remembrance and fun—huge thanks to everyone who worked so hard to ensure the children had the best time!
Community News
Dont forget our community shop is open for all your needs. Whether its supplies or uniform, you can find Mrs Smith in our Community Hub to support you. Check our social media for updates on opening times.
We are partnering with FairShare and will be receiving weekly food deliveries in our shop starting within the next fortnight.
Dates for your Diary
May
May 8th - VE Day
May 12th - SATS week
May 22nd - Eco Conference Manchester
May 26th - May 30th Half Term Break
School re-opens Monday 2nd June
June
19th - Sports Day
Year 3/4 10 - 10.30
Year 5/6 1 - 2.30
20th - Sports Day
Year 1/2 - 10 -11.30
F1/F2 - 2 - 3pm
30th - SEND Parent Coffee Morning
REWARDS
Improving attendance is everyone’s business. The barriers to accessing education are wide and complex, both within and beyond the school gates, and are often specific to individual pupils and families. At Co-op Academy Portland, we will do all we can to support your family and ensure our academy is safe, calm and a supportive environment for your child. Let’s celebrate everyone’s success together.
Class
Attendance
Reception
92.61% Year 1
93.1% Year 2
92.67% Year 3
92.5% Year 4
95.45%
Year 5
95.45% Year 6
95%
"Congratulations to Year 4 and 5 for the highest attendance this week!"
How can I improve my children’s attendance?
Follow NHS advice for any mild illnesses.
Promote good hand hygiene with your children.
Liaise with the Early Help team who will support you as a family.
Speak to your child’s teacher as a collaborative approach is essential
Noticeboard
If your child is absent from school, you must inform the school office by 9am of the reason for absence.
If any of your contact details have changed or you arent receiving communications, pop into the office and we can make sure everything is up-to-date!
