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  • Weekly Newsletter 17-01-25

    Published 17/01/25

     

    Reward News

    Congratulations to our shining stars this week. As always, our golden ticket winners will receive privileges throughout the week of having their lunch first, wearing their golden sash to highlight their excellence across the four Co-op values and as a treat, go trampolining on Friday afternoon. 

     

    Please click the link to view our updates and photos shared on our FB page

     

    A message from our Regional Director

    We’re delighted to share the news that our Executive Headteacher, Ms Katy Bergman, has been appointed as Executive Headteacher for Co-op Academy Portland starting with immediate effect.

    In her new role, Katy will be sharing her expertise across three Trust primary schools on the Wirral, Co-op Academy Woodslee, Co-op Academy Hillside and Co-op Academy Portland. We want to reassure you that this change will allow Katy to increase her involvement in our school community. Also, we are thrilled to announce that Leanne McGowan has been appointed as our Deputy Headteacher. Leanne has a wealth of experience in SEND & Inclusion, curriculum and school improvement. We look forward to her working in partnership with Julia Haggett to drive whole academy improvement. We are confident this will be a fantastic opportunity for all and look forward to our three Wirral schools working in partnership with Katy as Executive Headteacher.

    Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Ms Bergman directly via katy.bergman@coopacademies.co.uk or contact the office on 0151 334 1406.

    Yours sincerely,

    Stephen Brice

    Regional Director: Merseyside and Salford

     

     


     

    This week at Co-op Academy Woodslee

     

    Year 5 are doing an excellent job mastering fractions in this morning's Maths lesson ๐Ÿงฎ Keep up the great work!

     

      

      

     

    Someone is definitely excited that it’s Friday! ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜† That smile is absolutely contagious! ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿ˜

     

     

     


    Community News

    RIDE AND RANT ๐Ÿšด

    We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming sponsored Spin-a-thon in support of our friends at Mind Wirral! On Friday, February 7th, our pupils will take part in a special cycling event, and on Saturday, February 8th, staff from all three Co-op academies will join in for the Spin-a-thon challenge! Stay tuned for more details!
    #ExcitingTimesAhead #HillyWoodLand

     

     

     

    Our Scholastic Book Fair is returning from Monday, March 17th to Friday, March 21st! We’d love for you to come and join us!

    Click the link for free reading resources from your favourite authors

     

    Our family partnership leaders will be working hard across our communities to continue to strengthen partnerships with our families.
    Keep a look out for our Co-op drop in sessions with Claire & Michelle โ™ฅ๏ธ

     

     

     

     

     


    Dates for your Diary

    January

    20th & 21st Jan - Bikeability for Year 6 

    24th - Year 6 cake sale 3pm

    From 22nd to 29th Jan - Bikeability Year 5 Please speak with the School Office if you need to know the schedule for your child. 

    29th - Chinese New Year themed lunch 

     

     

    February 

    Week of 3rd - Children's mental health week

    7th - Spin-a thon for pupils

    8th - Spin-a-thon for staff

    12th - School disco

     

     

     

     

     


    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

    Year 1

    93.48%  

    Year 2

    92.86%

    Year 3

    95%

    Year 4

               95.56% 

    Year 5

             98.67% 

    Year 6

    91.79%

     

    "Congratulations to Year 5 for the highest attendance this week!"

    From all the staff at Woodslee

    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 now opens at 8:30am and closes at 3:45pm.

    To keep updated on all things Hillside, please follow us on our Twitter and Facebook

     

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  • Weekly Newsletter 10-01-25

    Published 10/01/25

     

    Welcome Back!

    We hope you had a joyful Christmas and a fantastic New Year! While the start to this term didn’t go as planned thanks to the weather, we're excited for the adventures ahead and can't wait to be together again!

     


     

    This week at Co-op Academy Woodslee

     

    Many of our pupils have been making the most of the snowy weather this week, enjoying fun-filled moments building snowmen, having snowball fights, and embracing the winter wonderland. We have loved seeing all your pictures!

    We'd also like to extend a huge thank you to our wonderful staff member, George, for his dedicated work behind the scenes in keeping our site safe, and to Mrs. Haggett and Miss Rutherford for their early morning site checks at 6am. Your efforts are truly appreciated!

     

     

     

      

     

     


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     Noticeboard

    If your child is absent from school, you must inform the school office by 9am of the reason for absence.

     

    The school office now opens at 8:30am and closes at 3:45pm.

    To keep updated on all things Woodslee, please follow us on our Twitter and Facebook

     

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  • Weekly Newsletter 20-12-24

    Published 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! โญ๏ธ

     

     


     

    This week at Co-op Academy Woodslee

     

    Christmas Magic Arrives at Woodslee!

    This week has been filled with festive fun at Woodslee! ๐ŸŽ„ 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! ๐ŸŽ… What a week of joy and celebration! ๐ŸŽ‰

      

      

     

     

    Superstar

    Huge congratulations to Miss Gee on achieving a distinction in your Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship! ๐Ÿคฉ๐ŸŽ‰ We are all incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication – well done! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ‘

    This half term, Year 4 have been exploring the exciting world of volcanoes in Geography! ๐ŸŒ‹ 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! ๐ŸŒ‹๐ŸŽ‰

     


    Community News

    What an incredibly special community we have here at Woodslee! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿฅฐ 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. ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ Miss Rutherford and Steven were out delivering hampers filled with festive cheer to our families this week! ๐ŸŽ 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

    Year 1

    90.6%  

    Year 2

    88.89%

    Year 3

    91.79%

    Year 4

               92.18% 

    Year 5

             90.2% 

    Year 6

    89.49%

     

    "Congratulations to Year 4 for the highest attendance this week!"

    From all the staff at Woodslee

    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 now opens at 8:30am and closes at 3:45pm.

    To keep updated on all things Hillside, please follow us on our Twitter and Facebook

     

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  • Weekly Newsletter 13-12-24

    Published 14/12/24

     

    Rewards news

    Here are a few snaps from our magical trip to the Gladstone Theatre to see Cinderella ๐ŸŽญ A huge thank you for the exclusive viewing! The children (and adults too!) had a fantastic afternoon, singing, laughing, and even dancing in the aisles. Apologies for the lack of photos—we were too busy having the best time! ๐Ÿคฉ

     


     

    This week at Co-op Academy Woodslee

     

    A Delicious Tradition: Christmas Dinner at Our School

    Yesterday, our entire academy came together to enjoy a festive Christmas dinner ๐Ÿฅ˜! A huge thank you to our fantastic kitchen team for their hard work in serving the children a delicious holiday feast! ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ— It truly was a wonderful way to celebrate the season!

       

     

    Exploring Science and Fun: Year 3's Exciting Trip to Eureka

    Year 3 had an unforgettable day at the Eureka Science and Discovery Centre ๐Ÿงช๐Ÿฅผ๐Ÿงฌโš—๏ธ! Miss Doyle was incredibly impressed with their outstanding behaviour – they truly set the bar high! We’re absolutely thrilled you had such a fun and exciting experience, Year 3.

     

     

     


    Community News

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ๐ŸŽ„ As our gift to you, we’re excited to announce that raffle tickets are now on sale! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ Just £1 a strip, with some truly amazing prizes up for grabs! Good luck to everyone, and may the holiday spirit be with you! ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ๐ŸŽ„โœจ

     

     

    The Woodslee Express was a hit once again on Thursday night, spreading holiday cheer! ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ๐ŸŽ„

       


    Dates for your Diary

    December

     

    Whats on this week?

    Sun 15th - Year 5 Christmas Performance at St Barnabas Chuch 4.30 - 5.30pm

    Mon 16th - Year 5 Christmas Performance to parents 9.15 - 10.15 am

    Tues 17th- KS1 Nativity 9.15 - 10.15 am

    Wed 18th - KS1 Nativity 2- 3pm

    Tues 17th - Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Christmas Performance 2-3 pm

    Thurs 19th - Year 3, 4, 5 & 6 Christmas Performance  9.30 - 10.30 am

    Thurs 19th - EYFS Stay and Play 2 - 3.15pm

    Fri 20th - Christmas party day. Children are welcome to bring a snack plate of food to eat during the day. 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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

    Year 1

    94.35%  

    Year 2

    96.19%

    Year 3

    97.5%  

    Year 4

    96.44%

    Year 5

    97.33%

    Year 6

    95%

     

    "Congratulations to Year 3 for the highest attendance this week!"

    From all the staff at Woodslee

    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.

    Staff car park is NOT to be used to drop children off at Breakfast Club. This is a health and safety hazard.

    The school office now opens at 8:20am and closes at 3:45pm.

    To keep updated on all things Woodslee, please follow us on our Twitter and Facebook

    Year 4 put on an incredible performance this morning, showcasing their progress in their weekly violin lessons for their parents! ๐ŸŽปโœจ They’re all doing an amazing job, and we hope you loved hearing their beautiful music! ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ‘

       

         

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  • Weekly Newsletter 06-12-24

    Published 06/12/24

     

    Rewards news

    Congratulations to our golden ticket winners. You’ve all worked so hard to achieve your awards. Enjoy going trampolining on Friday afternoon. 

     


     

    This week at Co-op Academy Woodslee

     

    When the Grinch Met Elf: A Magical Holiday Visit to Our School

    What a way to begin our festivities. On Monday, we welcomed the Grinch and his naughty elf . The children all had the opportunity to visit the GRIIIIINCH! in his grotto. What a morning of fun for everyone!

     

     

    Similes

    Year 3 has been having a blast with similes this morning in English! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ You all did an amazing job creating some dazzling sentences that really sparkle! โœจ Keep up the awesome work, simile superstars! ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ“š

     

     


    Community News

    A huge congratulations to our SUPERSTAR, Miss Tappin! ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ‰ She has won a prestigious award from the Co-op Academies Trust for her outstanding care and dedication. ๐Ÿ’– Miss Rutherford was absolutely thrilled to present this well-deserved award to Miss Tappin this morning! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Let's all celebrate this amazing achievement! ๐ŸŽŠโœจ

     

     

    Our trips so far on the Woodslee Express was an absolute HIT! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ๐ŸšŒ The kids have had a blast singing along to our awesome playlist as we cruised from the Home Alone house all the way to the North Pole! ๐ŸŽถโ„๏ธ We’ve had the best time! Get ready for more adventure ๐ŸšŒ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿผ๐ŸŽ‰

      


    Dates for your Diary

    December

    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

    Year 1

    95.06%  

    Year 2

    93.79%

    Year 3

    92.27%

    Year 4

    93.6%

    Year 5

    88.89%

    Year 6

    92.7%

     

    "Congratulations to Year 1 for the highest attendance this week!"

    From all the staff at Woodslee

    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.

    Staff car park is NOT to be used to drop children off at Breakfast Club. This is a health and safety hazard.

    The school office now opens at 8:20am and closes at 3:45pm.

    To keep updated on all things Woodslee, please follow us on our Twitter and Facebook

    Fresh bread, potatoes and vegetables delivery in the school office. Come and help yourself!

         

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  • Weekly Newsletter 29 Nov 24

    Published 28/11/24

    Welcome to this week's newsletter

    The first one in our new format, and we hope that you love it. Even better, you can now use the map button at the top right of the page to translate. 

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  • SENDIA Award

    Published 06/06/24

    Woodslee gains SEND Inclusion Award 

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  • Year 1 fun!โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹

    Published 17/03/23

    Year 1 had a fabulous time investigating which materials would be good to use to make an umbrella out of.

    Just look at those faces of awe and wonder!

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  • Pupils enjoy Liverpool Philharmonic concertโ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹

    Published 14/03/23

    Our Key Stage 2 children were treated to a wonderful concert at the Liverpool Philharmonic yesterday.

    They have spent their music lessons listening to and appreciating the pieces and they were in awe to see and hear the music being played in front of their eyes. 

     

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