On Friday, 6th of March we were delighted to welcome the expert team from Fish for Heroes. They joined us to share their passion for sustainable seafood and professional kitchen skills. Our Year 10 Hospitality and Catering pupils traded their usual utensils for filleting knives, oyster shuckers and fish scalers to learn how the professionals do it.
Wednesday, 4th March was a standout day for Co-op Academy North Manchester. It was World Book Day; a celebration of literacy, creativity, and community. From the quiet contemplation at the outdoor readathon to the vibrant efforts of our staff in the costume contest, the academy was alive with the magic of the written word.
The air hangs heavy over Victorian Whitechapel. Costermongers, police bobbies, and pickpockets roam the streets. A workhouse beadle’s voice rings out over the hustle and the bustle, ”Boy for sale!” Through the murk and the grime, a rakish boy with a dream of becoming a gentleman in his heart emerges…
On Wednesday, 10th December, our auditorium was transformed into a festive stage for our annual Winter Celebration Concert. It was a spectacular evening that showcased the incredible talent and dedication of our performing arts pupils.
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Our Year 9 pupils recently gained an invaluable insight into the world of creative careers, thanks to an immersive workshop hosted at the UCLan Young Creative Centre. The day focused on the intricate journey a manuscript takes, from initial concept to a published book on the shelves.
On Thursday, November 27th, the academy was delighted to welcome back our exceptional Class of 2025 for a special evening of celebration, achievement and reconnection.
A group of nine Year 9 and Year 10 girls recently returned from a transformative five-day residential trip to Jamie's Farm in beautiful Monmouthshire. The initiative, designed to empower pupils to strive both academically and socially, saw the pupils fully immerse themselves in sustainable farm life, stepping away from technology to engage in meaningful, hands-on experiences.
Our Year 10 pupils experienced a highly engaging and enlightening educational visit to the world-renowned Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics on Thursday, 13th November 2025.
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The English Department recently ran a Halloween Competition that concluded with a chilling display of pupil talent, as they put their descriptive writing skills, honed during the recent 'gothic stories' topic, to the test. Tasked with crafting their own spooky tale or poem under the evocative title "Shadows," pupils delivered entries that were both atmospheric and unnerving.
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On Wednesday, 24th September 2025 our Year 11 pupils had a fantastic opportunity to explore their future pathways at the annual Post-16 Careers Carousel. The event, a key part of our academy's Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance (CEIAG) program, saw nine post-16 providers visit the academy to showcase the diverse range of opportunities available after graduation.
Co-op Academy North Manchester recently provided a crucial platform for its KS4 pupils as they attended the annual Careers Fair on Wednesday, October 22nd. The event was a key fixture in the academy's calendar, designed to help pupils inform their vital post-16 option choices
At Co-op Academy North Manchester, the end of half term is when we dedicate time to celebrating and rewarding the fantastic efforts and achievements of our pupils. We are immensely proud of the hard work, dedication, and positive choices demonstrated by all our pupils throughout the term, and we firmly believe this should be acknowledged and celebrated.
