Weekly Newsletter 20-12-24
Message from Head of School
I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support throughout this year. It has been a privilege to witness the growth and achievements of your children, and we are proud of the wonderful community we have here at Co-op Academy Woodslee.
On behalf of all the staff, I would like to wish you and your families a wonderful Christmas filled with happiness and cherished memories for you all.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, 6th January, at 8:40am to begin another exciting term together. Until then, have a safe and restful holiday.
Warmest Regards,
Mrs Julia Haggett
A huge thank you to all our wonderful parents who joined us for this week’s Christmas performances! A big shout-out to our dedicated staff who put in so much effort to support and bring these shows to life. But most importantly, thank you to our incredible children. They’ve worked tirelessly to learn their songs, master their lines, and perform with such confidence and joy. We are so proud of each and every one of you! ⭐️
This week at Co-op Academy Woodslee
Christmas Magic Arrives at Woodslee!
This week has been filled with festive fun at Woodslee! 🎄 Our KS1 Nativity brought holiday cheer to the stage, while KS2 wowed us with their amazing Christmas Extravaganza. We also had some incredible performances in Hillywood's Got Talent, showcasing our students' creativity and spirit. To top it all off, our Christmas Party Day was a huge hit, with a very special guest – Santa himself! 🎅 What a week of joy and celebration! 🎉
Superstar
Huge congratulations to Miss Gee on achieving a distinction in your Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship! 🤩🎉 We are all incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication – well done! 🤩👏
This half term, Year 4 have been exploring the exciting world of volcanoes in Geography! 🌋 For their homework task, Mr. Prescott challenged the children to create their own erupting volcanoes, and wow – the results are truly masterpieces! Well done, Year 4 – your creativity and effort have been amazing! 🌋🎉
Community News
What an incredibly special community we have here at Woodslee! 🤩🥰 We are truly humbled by the amazing support from St Barnabas Church, Co-op Allport Road, Kangaroo, and our wonderful new community pioneer, Melanie, who have all helped make this Christmas brighter for our families. 🎅🏼 Miss Rutherford and Steven were out delivering hampers filled with festive cheer to our families this week! 🎁 Please join us in spreading kindness as you receive your hamper and gifts. Thank you for being part of this beautiful Christmas spirit!
Dates for your Diary
December
Friday 20th December - School closes for Christmas
January
Monday 6th January - School returns after Christmas break
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 Hillside, 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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Year 1 |
90.6% |
|
Year 2 |
88.89% |
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Year 3 |
91.79% |
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Year 4 |
92.18%  |
|
Year 5 |
90.2% |
|
Year 6 |
89.49% |
"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
