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Welcome from Co-op Academy Manchester

In this week's update for parents and carers:

  • Book Year 11 Progress Evening appointments
  • The Community Fridge is reopening
  • Read our Lost Property Statement
  • Book tickets for our Christmas Showcase
  • and more

 

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Upcoming academy events

Community Christmas Party
5:00pm – 7:00pm
10
December
Year 11 Progress Evening
All Day
11
December
Christmas Showcase
6:00pm – 7:00pm
17
December

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Year 11 Progress Evening 

We're looking forward to meeting parents and carers of Year 11 students on Thursday 11 December. 

Appointments should be made in the Guardian Consultations area of the Arbor App, which is live now.

Full details of the evening and how to book appointments will be sent directly to all Year 11 families.


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Community Fridge

We're excited to reopen the Community Fridge this week.

Open to All: Whether you want to donate or need a little help, the fridge is here for everyone.

Fighting Waste: Rescue good food and put it to great use.

Building Connections: Strengthening community care.

The new opening days and times are:

  • Tuesdays, 11.30am - 1pm & 3.30pm - 4pm
  • Wednesdays, 11.30am - 1pm
  • Thursdays, 11.30am - 1pm

Find out more about this valuable community asset.


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Lost property

We are seeing increasing amounts of lost property.

Our Lost Property Statement is a summary of how lost property is managed in the academy, and includes tips on how we can ensure items are returned to their rightful owner.


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Christmas Showcase

You are invited to attend our Christmas Showcase on Wednesday 17 December.

Enjoy drama, music and dance performances, and browse our students' art and photography exhibition space.

Tickets are free and can be booked here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cam


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Higher Blackley PACT meeting

GMP is holding a partners & community together meeting at Higher Blackley Community Centre on Wednesday 3 December at 6pm.

Find out more. 


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Thank you

Thank you to all staff, students and visitors who bought poppies and helped us to raise £113.29 for the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.


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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Two Co-op Academy Manchester colleagues were awarded prizes at the Co-op Academies Trust Colleague Recognition Evening last Friday. Well done to Alex Brown for winning the 'Be Yourself Always' award and to Richard Simpson, who won 'Support Staff of the Year 2025'. We are so proud of you.
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Parents and carers are sent this bulletin directly using the Arbor App