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Welcome from Co-op Academy Manchester

In this week's update for parents and carers:

  • Next week is half-term
  • Community Fridge open/close update
  • You're invited to our community event at The Little Green Cabin
  • This week's food menu
  • Free community activities
  • And more!
Community Fridge & School Pantry
11:30am – 12:30pm
from 22 Apr and on Wednesday and Thursday each week until 17 Jul except for 27 May and for 28 May
20
May
Community Fridge & School Pantry
11:30am – 12:30pm
from 22 Apr and on Wednesday and Thursday each week until 17 Jul except for 27 May and for 28 May
21
May
Half term break
All Day
from 25 May until 29 May
25
May
Let's grow together!
10:00am – 12:00pm
27
May

Half-term break

Our last day in school is Friday 22nd May.

Students finish at their normal time. 

School reopens on Monday 1st June.

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Community Fridge update

The Community Fridge will be closed for the half-term break after Thursday 21st May.

It will reopen again on Wednesday 3rd June. 

Let's grow together!

Wednesday 27th May

Join us at The Little Green Cabin for a morning of gardening and community spirit. It is completely FREE and everyone is welcome!

What's happening?

 

Planting Fun: Help us plant edible treats in our new raised beds.

Grow at Home: Sow your own seeds to take away and watch them grow.

Community Fridge: Our fridge will be open for a special one-off session.

Little Library: Browse our books and find a new favourite story.

When and Where?

📍 Location: The Little Green Cabin, Co-op Academy Manchester

📅 Date: Wednesday 27 May

⏰ Time: 10am – 12pm

Extra bits:

☕ Free light refreshments will be available.

🤝 Meet your neighbours and our friendly staff.

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World Cup Sticker Giveaway!

Thanks to a generous donation from Panini and our Central Community Team, we have 500 World Cup sticker books and stickers to give away!

  • The Books: The first 500 students to arrive at school on time last Friday have already received their sticker books.

  • The Stickers: Free sticker packs will be handed out every day this week to encourage students to arrive on time and ready to learn.

Weekly food menu

Click here to see what's available in our diners this week.

National consultation

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has launched a UK‑wide consultation to understand how children, young people and families can be better supported in a rapidly evolving online world. 

Find out more and have your say here.

Community activities

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Metrolink improvement works

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Letters home

07 May 2026
Year 11 exam update
We are writing to share some important information, to help our Year 11 students prepare for the weeks ahead.
Read more

News stories

06 May 2026
A special farewell to Richard and Lola
For the past seven years, Friday has been the favourite day of the week for many of our students. That's because it was the day Richard and his therapy dog, Lola, came to visit.
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05 May 2026
Celebrating our first edition of The GREAT Round-up!
We see our students doing amazing things every single day. Whether it's a brilliant goal on our 3G pitch, a brave performance in our theatre, or a student helping a friend in the corridor, there is always something to celebrate.
Read more
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Whether it's joining our Big Band, getting creative in jewellery making club, or exploring new worlds in Dungeons & Dragons, there's something for everyone at Co-op Academy Manchester! Our staff lead these clubs at lunch time and after school to help students find new hobbies and make friends. Check the full timetable on our website to see what's on. https://www.manchester.co…
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See you next time! 

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