Weekly Newsletter 28-03-25
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Rewards
Drum roll Congratulations to this weeks golden ticket winners. You’ve all gone above and beyond this week and shown resilience, independence and been respectful to your friends and adults. We are so proud of you all and hope you enjoy your treats this week
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Get in Touch: We're Here to Help!
If you would like to communicate with us please phone or email. We will get a message to the right person!
We're here to help, don’t hesitate to give us a call on:
0151 334 1406
woodslee@coopacademies.co.uk
Football Not Allowed Before School for Safety and Supervision Reasons
We would like to remind you that, for safety and supervision reasons, football is not allowed before school unless a prior arrangement has been made with a member of Woodslee staff.
This is to ensure a safe start to the school day.
Exploring 'Change and Adapt': Creative Posters from British Science Week
In celebration of British Science Week, Miss Bennett has received an impressive array of posters for the Co-op Academies Trust competition ππ§¬π§ͺ. The children were given the theme 'Change and Adapt' along with a list of materials to guide their creations. We encouraged them to unleash their creativity, and the results speak for themselves! From a wide range of topics to explore, we now face some tough decisions ahead. A huge well done to all the talented students who contributed their fantastic posters π¨!

This week at Co-op Academy Woodslee
Fueling the Day at Woodslee: Breakfast for All to Start the Morning Right π₯π₯
We start our day the right way at Woodslee All children are offered breakfast in our breakfast club and warm toast is available for all as they enter school from 8:40am!
S2 Birch Classes: Kneading Their Way to Bread-Making Success!
Our KS2 Birch classes got creative in the kitchen, making their own bread dough as part of their DT topic. They designed their own recipes, learned the art of kneading, and discovered why kneading is such an important step in bread making. ππ₯π©πΌπ³
F2 Classes Explore the Growth of Plants in Their Garden
Our F2 classes have thoroughly enjoyed watching plants grow in their gardening area. From digging in the mud to planting seeds and watering their flowers, they've learned firsthand how plants need water and sunlight to thrive. π§οΈβοΈπΌ
Embark on an Adventure at Dibbinsdale Wood!
Year 3, Year 5, and Birch had an amazing time exploring Dibbinsdale Wood, where they enjoyed nature walks, hands-on learning, and discovering the wonders of the great outdoors.
Our incredibly talented musicians gave an outstanding performance at their Rock Steady concert this afternoon. πΈπ€π΅
Sunshine and Strides: Cross Country Fun at Arrowe Park
Sunshine and smiles this evening as our cross-country runners took on Arrowe Park ππ»βοΈπ. Great job giving it your all – we hope you enjoyed the run and felt proud of your effort! ππ»βοΈπ
Teamwork in Action: Building a Maze at Squirrel Club
In Squirrel Club, the children collaborated brilliantly to build an impressive maze. Using planks and crates, they worked hard to create a path that allowed them to walk safely without touching the floor. Fantastic teamwork, everyone! π§‘π€
Mothers Day Brunch
We hope everyone had a fantastic time at our Mother's Day brunch, filled with great food, laughter, and special moments!
Community News
Reopening Our Pool: After-School Swimming Sessions Coming Soon!
Exciting News: Our Swimming Pool is Back After Easter! πβοΈπβοΈ
We’re thrilled to announce that our swimming pool will be reopening after the Easter break! More details will follow, but we need your help!
π After-School Swimming Opportunity π
We’re considering offering after-school swimming sessions for our students and would love to hear if you’re interested! Here’s what we’re thinking:
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Duration Options:
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1 Week
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3 Weeks
π° Cost: £4 per session
To help us plan, please comment below or send us a message with the following information: 1οΈβ£ Would you be interested in your child taking part?
2οΈβ£ How many sessions would you like them to attend?
3οΈβ£ Do you prefer a 1-week or 3-week program?
Your feedback is essential to making this happen! Let us know what works best for you. π¦
Asda Cashpot for Schools
We raised an incredible £878.72 for our school and want to send a huge thank you to everyone who supported us through this initiative with Asda. We’ll be reaching out soon to gather your suggestions on how to best use this generous contribution.
Annual Careers Fair
We are holding our annual Careers Fair on Friday 4th July. We would like it to be bigger and better than ever, so we really need your help! IThe fair will be for Year 5 and Year 6 children between 2:00-3:00pm and then open to all families between 3:00-4:00pm.
If you, or anyone you know, would be able to run a stall please get in touch with the school office. Please do not think your job isn't interesting or important… believe me when I say that it really is!
π£ Easter Eggstravaganza at Woodslee! π£
Next Friday, 4th April, Woodslee will be transformed into an Easter Eggstravaganza π°! Please ensure all children come to school in uniform. Stay tuned for more details about our Easter Bonnet Parade! Raffle tickets will be on sale starting Friday π«π³. VIP guests π°π will join us for what promises to be an unforgettable day full of fun and memories!
Our Natterbox sessions take place every other week. Dont forget to check out our Facebook for an update on the next session coming up!
Dates for your Diary
March
Thursday 6th- World Book Day
Week of 17th March - Scholastic Book Fair
Tues 18th - Year 6 residential meeting 3.30pm
Friday 21st March - Lots of Socks Day for International Down Syndrome Day
Friday 25th- World Down Syndrome Awareness day .Further information in the letter attached at the bottom.
April
Easter Break Monday 7th April - Monday 21st April
Holiday club - 7th April to Thurs 17th April
School returns - Tuesday 22nd April
Swimming schedule - Further info given nearer the time
Join us for a fun-filled Easter Holiday Club from Monday 7th to Thursday 17th April (closed on Good Friday). We're open from 8:30am to 4pm each day.
Expect lots of exciting activities including Easter-themed arts and crafts, gardening, forest school, visits to the library, and even a special visit from the Easter Bunny! π°
- Full day session: £24
- Half-day session (10am - 2pm): £14
All children need to bring:
- A packed lunch
- Water bottle
- Wellies
- A coat
- A change of clothes
Children who don’t attend Woodslee are more than welcome to join the fun – we love making new friends and welcoming back old ones! π«
If this is your child’s first time attending, please request a booking form from Miss Lucy in the office. BOOKINGS CLOSE ON FRIDAY, 4TH APRIL @ MIDDAY. All bookings can be made via our Scopay app.
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 Woodslee, 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 |
91.25% |
Year 1 |
94.58% |
Year 2 |
93.97% |
Year 3 |
90.22% |
Year 4 |
91.43% |
Year 5 |
97.05% |
Year 6 |
97.38% |
"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.
The school office opens at 8:20am and closes at 3:45pm. We will be closed for lunch daily from 12:30 to 1:00 PM. During this time, please leave a voicemail, and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If you have appointments and will be arriving at the school during this time, kindly inform the office in advance.
A reminder we are a nut free school!
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