Weekly Newsletter 11-07-25
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Woodslee Weekly 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 Woodslee
Get Ready to Roar! It's Our Attendance Adventure!
Get ready, kids, because something wild is coming to school! We're kicking off an attendance drive that could send you on an unforgettable adventure to Chester Zoo!
Here's how you can win a pair of tickets to see lions, giraffes, and so much more:
- Every day you're in school, you'll get one entry into our special prize draw. The more you're here, the better your chances!
- And for all you attendance superstars, if you manage a 5-day streak of being in school every single day, you'll get DOUBLE entries for those days! That's right, twice the chance to win those amazing zoo tickets!
Who will win the next pair of zoo tickets on Monday? We are getting excited!!!
Please click the link to view our updates and photos shared on our FB page
Get in Touch: Wraparound Contact!
Our wraparound care contact details have changed. To discuss any bookings please now contact Miss Lucy via email at wsle-beyondthebell@coopacademies.co.uk or call/whatsapp 07808248556 between the hours of 7am-6pm and someone will get back to you when available. For on the day enquiries, please use Whatsapp.
Nut Free Reminder
We are committed to being a nut-free school to ensure the safety and well-being of all our students, particularly those with severe nut allergies. An allergic reaction to nuts can be extremely serious and, in some cases, life-threatening.
To achieve this, we kindly request the full cooperation of all parents and guardians. Please do not pack any nut-containing products in your child's snacks or lunchboxes. This includes, but is not limited to, peanuts, tree nuts (such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts, pecans, macadamia nuts), nut butters (like peanut butter or cashew butter), and foods that may contain nuts as an ingredient (e.g., some granolas, snack bars, chocolates, nutella spread and baked goods).
We appreciate your understanding and support in helping us maintain a safe environment for everyone in our school community.
No After School Club on the last day of tem!
After School Club will be closed on Friday 18th July. All children to be collected at their normal collection time by 3:30pm.
This week at Co-op Academy Woodslee
Walker Art Gallery Trip: Year 3 Explores Art & Myth
Year 3 had a wonderful time on their trip to the Walker Art Gallery! The children explored a range of incredible artwork and took part in an engaging, creative workshop where they imagined and created their own endings to a Greek myth. They represented the school beautifully with their enthusiasm and excellent behaviour – well done, Year 3!
R told us that this Allosaurus chomps on sticks and then spits them out. He came into creation completely independently- no adult support at all!
Isn’t he fabulous! 
A Day of Fun and Friendship: Reception Teams Up!
Reception (F2) had the BEST day! It was brilliant to join up with their friends from Co-op Academy Portland and Co-op Academy Hillside and share the experience together.
Every Friday until the end of term is a non-uniform day. We are kindly asking for donations towards our summer fayre.
We loved coming together at St. Barnabas, Bromborough to celebrate another successful year at Co-op Academy Woodslee. 
We took the opportunity to thank those that have helped us along the way and wish those that are leaving us a fond farewell 
For all EYFS parents, please come and join us at our final stay and play session.
Pupil Shoutout
Let’s take a moment to celebrate R’s marvellous achievement in gymnastics! Look at all the medals she has won! 
Community News
Exciting news…our Summer Camp bookings are OPEN
Sessions are open for all families between Monday 21st July - Friday 15th August. Club is open 8:30am - 4pm and children will require a packed lunch, water bottle & a change of clothes!
We’ve a summer of fun planned and can’t wait to spend quality time with you all.
Book via your SCOPAY app.
We have secured funding for our holiday club 
This means that anyone who is in receipt of free school meals can apply for a place at our holiday club this summer. If you wish to apply - please email Miss Lucy at wsle-beyondthebell@coopacademies.co.uk or WhatsApp 07808248556 by FRIDAY 11th JULY.
Our funded sessions are 10am-2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
All other sessions must be also booked by Friday 11th July to secure place
RockSteady Concert
We’re delighted to confirm your Summer Rocksteady concert is taking place at 14:00 on 17/07/2025. We look forward to seeing all parents/carers of these fab children to come and watch.
Dont forget our Community Shop is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Dates for your Diary
July
Mon 7th July - Swimming for Y5 - Group 2 all week
Tues 8th July - St Barnabas Church Farewell church service (whole school)
Tues 8th July - Trip to Blue Planet For Reception Year group
Tues 8th July - Year 6 Dress Rehearsal 1.30pm 1 Tickets per child available as other year groups will be attending. Tickets available from the School Office
Wed 9th July - Performance 1 at 1.30pm
2 Tickets per child available. Tickets available from the School Office
Thurs 10th July - Year 3 Walker Art Gallery Trip
Thurs 10th July- Performance 2 at 9.45 am
2 Tickets per child available. Tickets available from the School Office
Tues 15th July - F1 Graduation
Tues 15th July - Year 6 Water Fight
-Year 6 children need a spare pair of clothes for after the water fight and a water pistol if they already have one (some can be provided)
Wed 16th July - Year 6 Mcdonalds on the field from Thurs
Thurs 17th July - Rocksteady Concert
Thurs 17th July - EYFS Stay and Play 2.30 pm
Thurs 17th July - Year 6 prom at Wirral Rugby Club 6- 8.45pm
-Letter previously sent out on Scopay
-If you require support with an outfit for your child, please let us know.
Fri 18th July - Leavers Assembly 9.30 am
-Sign in at the main office. 2 tickets per child.
Fri 18th July - Last day of term
Please see our social media for further updates.
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 |
| Birch 1 | 100% |
| Birch 2 | 82.5% |
| Birch LA | 90.91 % |
|
Reception FK |
98.89% |
| Reception FO | 96.47% |
|
Year 1 |
93.6% |
|
Year 2 |
94% |
|
Year 3 |
86.92% |
|
Year 4 |
95.52% |
|
Year 5 |
96.47% |
|
Year 6 |
92.5% |
"Congratulations to Birch 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.
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.
A reminder of school Collection Timings:
Foundation Stage 1 and 2: 3.15pm
Years 1 and 2: 3.20pm
Years 3, 4, 5 and 6: 3.30pm
Football Not Allowed Before School for Safety and Supervision Reasons
A reminder we are a nut free school!
Please wear PE kits on your PE day (no own clothes). Our Woodslee uniform colours will be suitable. If you struggle to obtain a PE kit, please let the Office know and we will help support.
On all other days, the expectation is full school uniform.
Natterbox Suggestions of Activities over the Summer
- Teen memberships at Leisure centres - Great way to keep teens occupied this summer holiday - For £17.50 teens can access unlimited swims, including unlimited use of tag active, gym and classes for one month this summer. Membership can be for longer but can join for one month. Invigor8 Memberships - Active Wirral
- There are also the 'Wings & Creation' workshops (making a Butterfly feeder and some nature-themed craft) in the libraries (booking essential) as part of the Wild About Nature Campaign, and Rock Painting in the meadow at Wirral Country Park (which also includes a sweep of the meadow to see what insects use the meadow, and then they finish with a story in the meadow too. Buy tickets – Cool Wirral Climate Action - I know this link says Buy tickets, but all free.
- Here's the link to the Stories of Nature summer activities programme https://publuu.com/flip-book/566317/2000613
- https://activewirral.com/wirralwatersportscentre/ - Age 8 and above
- Some other events coming up: 9th August - Moreton Summer Social @ Lingham Park, Also 9th August - Wirral Pride @ New Brighton. Arts Markets @ Birkenhead Covered Market in July and August as part of Independents Biennial (see full Indy Biennial programme here: Home - Independents Biennial) and 17th August - Latin American Culture Day - Luma in partnership with WBC and Future Yard.
- Chester Zoo has a mini ranger’s holiday club on a Sunday during term time. The last date is the 13th July and then it’s not available until September. It's £12 per child from 9:30am to midday. You can drop them off and go and do your own thing, which is great and they enjoy it to
Mini Rangers Holiday Clubs | Chester Zoo
- Gordale Garden Centre on the Chester High Road are advertising activities in August. Noticed some have sold out already, however there are others available Children's Activities Archives | Gordale Garden & Home Centre
Thanks to all who trusted them to wash your cars! They did a fantastic job and even had some time at the end for a water fight 
11th July - cakes, biscuits, cheesecakes, tiffins.
0151 334 1406
27th June - Bring a bottle! Please bring a bottle of wine, prosecco, spirits, beer, shampoo, bubble bath etc.
4th July - Bric a brac, teddies, toys, books, kids clothes, tombola donations.
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This session will involve chats surrounding summer activity clubs, things to do this summer holidays and support over the summer holidays. Everyone is welcome to join us. Coffee and biscuits will be provided 
The children have been busy planting and watering and we are starting to see wildlife appear. Ladybirds, bees, and butterflies to name a few 
We are looking forward to watching are garden develop 
Every half term we will have an ambassador for each way of being. We would like to congratulate our first winners who were all selected by Miss Rutherford for what they do inside and outside of the classroom 
Yoga - Thursdays 3:30-4:15 EYFS/KS1
Reading club - Friday 3:30-4:15 KS2
Football - Monday 3:30-4:30 KS2
SPORTS DAY INFORMATION 
TTRS club - Tuesdays 3:30-4:15 Year 4
We love celebrating our children’s successes outside of school too. If your child wins a medal or does something they’re proud of, please let us know!
