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Welcome from Co-op Academy Manchester

In this week's update for parents and carers:

  • Information on using the Arbor App
  • The date of our first SEND Coffee Morning of this year
  • Invites to our Community Christmas Party and Christmas Showcase
  • Read our first Careers update
  • Celebrate us receiving the Music Mark of Recognition

 

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Upcoming academy events

SEND Coffee Morning
9:30am – 11:00am
27
November
Community Christmas Party
5:00pm – 7:00pm
10
December
Year 11 Progress Evening
All Day
11
December
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Arbor App for parents & carers

From January 2026 we will no longer be sending SMS (text) messages. All communication with parents and carers will be via Arbor.

It is therefore important that you regularly check your messages on Arbor.

If you have not already downloaded the Arbor App or registered for the Arbor Parent Portal, you can find instructions here: https://www.manchester.coopacademies.co.uk/parent-app

For help and support, you can contact our reception team on 0161 795 3005.

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SEND Coffee Morning

The first SEND Coffee Morning of this school year is on Thursday 27 November at 9.30am.

There is no need to register – just come along to reception and tell them you're here for the SEND Coffee Morning.

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Community Christmas Party

Students and staff invite you to our free Community Christmas Party on

Wednesday 10 December, 5pm

Enjoy a two-course meal, performances, games and a visit from Father Christmas. Plus everyone will receive a gift to take home.

Tickets must be booked online in advance.

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Christmas Showcase

Our Expressive Arts team invite you to enjoy some festive cheer at our Christmas Showcase on

Wednesday 17 December, 6pm

The showcase will feature performances from Drama, Music and Dance, with exhibition spaces for Art and Photography.

Tickets are free and can be booked here.

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Careers bulletin

Our careers team will be sharing important information about students' careers education with parents and carers via a regular newsletter.

The first newsletter can be found here.

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Music Mark of Recognition

We're proud to have received the Music Mark of Recognition in celebration of the value that we, in collaboration with One Education's North Music Centre, place on music education in our academy.

Music Mark is the UK Association for Music Education; championing and supporting access to music for all children and young people.

Letters home

04 Nov 2025
Year 11 mocks - key reminders
Key reminders for Year 11 mock exams
Read more
16 Oct 2025
Year 7 update
It has been a great start to the academic year and we hope your child feels happy and settled in Year 7.
Read more
06 Oct 2025
Year 11 mock exams
We are writing to inform you of key dates and resources as our Year 11 students begin the important final stage of their secondary school journey.
Read more

Take a look at our social media

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Co-op Academy Manchester
To mark the successful completion of three weeks of mock exams, we held a prize draw for Year 11. Congratulations to the winners of the £60 voucher and the three chocolate prizes! We also celebrated their hard work by delivering cake to all Year 11 classes. Well done, Year 11your dedication and effort have been outstanding!
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Parents and carers are sent this bulletin directly using the Arbor App