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  • GCSE Results Day 2023

    GCSE Results Day Arrangements

    Published 23/08/23

    We hope you have enjoyed the summer holidays. The arrangements for Results Day on Thursday 24th August 2023 are as follows.

    We are issuing results in person on Thursday 24th August 2023 and have provided pupils with an appointment time. Please check the attached slip that we issued prior to the summer break for your appointment time. We ask pupils to arrive promptly. It will not be possible for pupils to receive their results earlier than the scheduled time, so please only arrive at the specified time, no earlier.

    On arrival pupils will be required to queue outside the front reception entrance. Before receiving their results, we will need all pupils to complete their college destinations information via google forms. 

    The link to do this is: https://forms.gle/j1QudRCxNce9zfpD7. 

    If pupils have not had the opportunity to complete this ahead of results day they will be required  complete this you will need to do so before receiving their results.

    Any results not collected by Thursday 24th August 2023 at the allocated appointment times will be posted out to pupils on the following day to the postal address we hold in our database.  Should pupils wish to have their results posted out on Results Day please provide a stamped, self – addressed envelope to Mrs Welsh (Examinations) by Monday 8th August. 

    If pupils require their results to be emailed to them, we need to notify us of this request by Monday 8th August using the email address noma-examresults2023@coopacademies.co.uk

    Please note: if pupils have requested someone else to collect their results on their behalf, we will require written permission and for the person collecting the results to carry photo identification. Any results requested via email, this will be sent after all the in-person collections have taken place.

    Please refer to the Appeals procedure document on the school website (link below), in the event of a query regarding results.  Pupils can also email on noma-examresults2023@coopacademies.co.uk

    All actual examination certificates do not arrive in the centre until November and pupils will receive information nearer the time about how to collect their certificates.

    We hope to see you on Thursday 24th August 2023 and wish the class of 2023 the very best of luck for the future. P

    Yours faithfully

    Mrs F Welsh, Assistant Vice Principal 

    Exams Appeal Information

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  • Les Miserables – A Co-op Academies Trust Production

    Published 15/05/23

    “Do you hear the distant drums?”

    Well – that could be the sound of our first ever Trust production of the smash hit musical Les Miserables drawing closer!  This July, students from all nine of our Greater Manchester academies are coming together to perform this spectacular show in the Academy Theatre at Co-op Academy Manchester.  Accompanied by a full orchestra and with impressive set and technical design, this show is not to be missed.  Tickets are already on sale and are moving fast.  The show runs from Wednesday 12th to Saturday 15th July with performances starting at 7.30pm (and 2.30pm & 7.30pm on Saturday).  Tickets are just £8 (adults) and £5 (concessions).  What better way to support our fantastic students, to witness our first ever joint production and have a great night out! 

    Tickets can be purchased online by visiting https://theatre.cam.coop/whats-on

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  • North Manchester Crowned ‘Best Academy’ in the Trust’s Spoken Word Competition

    Published 04/05/23

    On Wednesday 26th April 2023 two of our pupils took part in the Trust’s first ever Public Speaking and Spoken Word competition hosted at Co-op Academy Belle Vue.

    The competition aimed to celebrate the pupil’s ability to write, speak and perform about a topic they are passionate about. Ruby, Year 9 and Ewan, Year 7 both wrote a speech on ‘why Manchester is the best place to live in the UK’ and performed their speeches with 22 other speakers from the Trust.

    Their speeches were outstanding and really showcased their commitment and passion they’ve put into the whole process. Out of the 24 speakers, Ruby came 1st place, crowning the academy with ‘Best Academy’.

    The event was fantastic and it was inspiring to see so many great speakers showcase their talent and insight.

    Ruby said:

    “I was very excited to be invited to the competition and listen to the other wonderful speeches. it was a lovely day!”

    Ewan said:

    “It was a thrilling experience and I loved listening to all the other fabulous speeches!”

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  • Co-op Academy North Manchester take part in the Urban Debate Competition

    Published 03/04/23

    Pupils in KS3 have been taking part in the Urban Debate Competition this year. Since November, the academy has been lucky enough to have a mentor from the Debate Mate program attend the academy once a week to work with a group of pupils from Year 7-10 on their speaking and listening skills through the Debate Mate format. This format starts from the most basic fundamentals of arguing a point up to structuring a full debate within teams of 4.

    Five pupils from Year 7 and 8 attended the first round of the Urban Debate League on the 6th February following 8 weeks of extra-curricular work with the Debate Mate program. The five pupils represented themselves and the academy excellently, winning their first debate against a team of experienced competitors and narrowly missing out on a second victory to another excellent team of experienced debaters.

    The second round on the 7th March saw them win both their debates!

    We look forward to seeing these pupils progress further through the program and act as ambassadors and role models for building up a successful culture of debate within the school.

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  • Future Sound Live and Abram Wilson Charity Official Video

    Published 03/04/23

    At the start of the September 2022 term 19 pupils embarked on a journey with Future Sound and the Abram Wilson Charity to focus on skills that wouldn’t normally be offered as part of their in-school music curriculum, the full story can be found here.

    Future Sound created an official video that features saxophonist, composer and bandleader Emma Johnson, who led the project, along with students from Co-op Academy North Manchester and musicians Richard Jones, Alex Robinson, Nishla Smith, Nick Williams and Aaron Wood.

    S Hands, Principal, Co-op Academy North Manchester said

    It is an amazing experience and the reflections of the musicians and our pupils around confidence and creativity make me really proud. This project was not possible without the commitment from the pupils and staff involved and it has yielded unconscionable happiness and success.

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  • We’ve launched paid Teaching Internships in Greater Manchester

    Published 09/01/23

    Co-op Academies Trust has been chosen by the Department for Education to run paid Teaching Internships in STEM and Languages across it’s Greater Manchester academies.

    Postgraduate teacher recruitment in 2022-23 was 29% below the Government’s target. This was mainly driven by low recruitment for secondary teachers, where only 59% of trainees needed were recruited. 

    As part of a renewed drive to encourage graduates to go into teaching, the Government is revamping their approach. 

    Teaching Internships were first introduced a number of years ago, but all providers had to reapply for accreditation this year. The subject focus was also widened to include Chemistry and Foreign Languages. 

    Co-op Academies Trust was accredited as a new provider in 2022, joining legacy providers across the region. The trust has 38 Teaching Internships across its 6 Greater Manchester Secondary Schools, in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computing and MFL

    With Teaching Internships, graduates get the opportunity to experience a range of activities to help them get a feel for school life.

    The experience provides undergraduates interested in teaching a unique paid teaching experience to help them decide if teaching is the right career choice for them.  

    Internships last for 3 weeks and start from Monday 19th June- Friday 7th July 2023.

    Internships taking place at:
    Co-op Academy Manchester
    Co-op Academy North Manchester
    Co-op Academy Failsworth
    Co-op Academy Belle Vue
    Co-op Academy Swinton
    Co-op Academy Walkden

    Interns are paid £300 per-week whilst they gain new skills and insights into the teaching profession.

    Co-op Academies Trust Teacher Training provision was set up to address the shortfall in teacher recruitment as well as retain more practitioners into the profession.

    Teaching internships play an important role in preparing future teachers for a fulfilling and successful career in teaching. 

    Find out more about our paid Teaching Internships

    Co-op Academies Trust works in partnership with University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Salford, Bright Futures SCITT and Associated Merseyside Partnership SCITT.

    “At Co-op Academies Trust we are looking to develop outstanding teachers who will deliver the best possible education for all of our pupils and students. The Teaching Internship Programme allows us to introduce potential teachers to the profession whilst they are studying and then support them with their continued ‘Get into Teaching’ journey onto our School Direct ITT Programme.

    “Over the 3 weeks, our interns will receive opportunities to immerse themselves within the profession, give them an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a teacher, provide them with the opportunity to work with and teach students, develop their subject and pedagogical knowledge and guide them on applying for initial teacher training.”- Andy Gibson, Head of Initial Teacher Training, Co-op Academies Trust

    The deadline to apply is Friday 10th March 2023.

    If you’re thinking of applying, get in touch- https://forms.gle/1LgkvFv2XM8TqaK4A

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  • Performing Arts Winter Celebration Concert​​​​​​​

    Published 19/12/22

    On Wednesday the 14th December the academy welcomed parents, carers and the general public to enjoy our Performing Arts Winter Celebration Concert, showcasing our talented singers and musicians.

    The event featured the Steel Pans Band, the Choir and individual performances of seasonal classics.

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  • Pupils sing carols to the residents of Nazareth House to spread some festive cheer

    Published 08/12/22

    On Tuesday 6th December pupils performed to the residents of Nazareth House Care Home in Prestwich.

    Pupils performed Christmas carols and shared Christmas cards made by our Peer Mentor Groups.

    Watch some of the performance here

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  • Pupils attend Mock Interviews to prepare for their post-16 journey

    Published 07/12/22

    On Thursday 9th November 2022 we invited pupils in year 11 to take part in a mock interview supported by 20 local employers and further educational providers.

    As part of the academy’s extensive CEIAG offer for pupils, the mock interview process aims to give pupils the opportunity to prepare for the post-16 interview in an environment in which they feel comfortable.

    In preparation for the event, pupils were asked to complete an application form that was assigned to one of the employers and further educational staff who conducted their interview.

    The mock interviews help pupils to learn how to answer difficult questions, develop interview strategies, improve their communication skills and  reduce the stress and anxiety that pupils may feel or develop as they receive their invites for any upcoming interviews.

    The event was an extremely successful one, with pupils given feedback on their interview and provided with a range of guidance allowing them to feel confident and prepared for their post-16 journey. The employers who facilitated the event commented that pupils were ‘passionate and engaged with the process and showed a great level of maturity in how they prepared and presented on the day’ 

    A Year 11 pupil commented:

    ‘it was really good, I learnt how to speak at an interview, the right body language, what I need to improve on and I feel well prepared for my interview coming up at college’.

    A Year 11 pupil commented:

     ‘I felt really nervous when I was going into the interview but I felt really good when I came out. I was very proud of myself and as a result I now feel ready for my interviews thinking about the feedback I was given’.

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  • Pupils attend the 70th anniversary production of Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’

    Published 06/12/22

    On Wednesday 30th November, a group of pupils from Years 7 & 8 attended a trip to Manchester’s Opera house to watch the 70th anniversary production of Agatha Christie’s, The Mousetrap.

    The performance was amazing and was the first time that some of our pupils had attended a production of this kind. 

    Milkas, a Year 8 pupil said: “It was like a mysterious movie. The actor who played the Policeman was amazing. I would love to go on another theatre trip”

    Faithfulness, a Year 7 pupil said: “There were some funny moments. I thought the murderer would be the weird guy but it really surprised me in the end”

    Shola, a Year 8 pupil said: “The Mousetrap was really good, much better than I expected. I really thought there would have been a mouse in the story!. We’re never allowed to tell anyone WHO DONE IT!, even my Grandma who has seen the play, didn’t tell me”

    Claudia, a Year 8 pupil said: “I liked how the characters developed. That part was good and the twist at the end was very interesting”

    To run along this, the Year 8 pupils have been chosen to participate in the ‘Young Mystery Writers’ programme’ and will also take part in a ‘Mystery Writing’ workshop in the New Year. This is being rolled out by the National Literacy Trust to celebrate the anniversary of the play and is a great opportunity to inspire the next generation of budding mystery writers!

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  • Pupils prepare for life after GCSEs at our Careers fair

    Published 06/12/22

    On Wednesday the 19th October 2022 we held our annual Careers Fair in the academy.

    We invited local colleges, sixth forms, apprenticeship providers, employers and universities to come speak with pupils in years 10 and 11.  Pupils were able to talk to each provider about the application procedure and the opportunities they offer.  

    We want to ensure that our pupils are fully prepared and informed to choose the career path which is right for them. We are committed to ensuring that our pupils have the highest aspirations and expectations of themselves and that they develop skills that are needed for the next steps of their journey in leading happy and successful lives, both throughout the key transition points in school, as well as transition to KS5. 

    You can read about our careers offer here: https://northmanchester.coopacademies.co.uk/careers-support/

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  • Future Sound Live and Abram Wilson Charity Inspire pupils to discover their creative potential

    Published 06/12/22

    At the start of September 2022 19 pupils embarked on a journey with Future Sound and the Abram Wilson Charity to focus on skills that wouldn’t normally be offered as part of their in-school music curriculum.

    Throughout the project pupils were invited to attend workshops at The Yard where they got to meet and work directly with professional musicians who are part of the thriving UK music scene. The workshops focused on skills including composition, songwriting, performance and recording, with pupils given the invaluable opportunity to really engage with the arts.

    On the 28th of September 2022 they attended their first workshop at the Yard and got to experience first hand what life as a professional musician has to offer. They developed and performed their compositions based on their own influences.#

    Following the composition day they returned to the academy and continued to work on their projects under the guidance of the team from Future Sound and the Abram Wilson Charity to prepare for their final performance.

    On Wednesday 9th November 2022 pupils took part in a live performance at The Yard to showcase their fantastic compositions. The pupils had worked incredibly hard and this performance was a testament to their hard work and commitment throughout the project.

    Mr Asher, Head of Performing Arts said:

    “This was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to work with professional musicians. They gained invaluable experience and took part in something they will remember for the rest of their lives” 

    One of the pupils involved said:

    “I made new friends during the project and got to make music with them. Working with the workshop leaders helped me build my confidence. I also improved my musical skills.”

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