Golden Envelope Day was one of the most exciting moments of the school year, as we proudly revealed our new cohort of Scholars, Year 7 CYLs, and Student Council members. The anticipation was high across the Academy, with students eager to discover who had been selected for these prestigious roles.

This year's National Poetry Day was a truly cross-curricular event, raising the profile of poetry across the Academy and showcasing the creativity of students and staff alike. The activities were inspired by How to cut a pomegranate by Imtiaz Dharker, with contributions from Food Technology, Art, Drama, and the Library.

Our students continue to demonstrate our Ways of Being Co-op throughout their everyday lives at the Academy and this was especially evident as we handed across a cheque for £400 to representatives from Dougie Mac.

Co-op Academy's Year 7 students had an exciting and informative experience this week, thanks to a visit from the Royal Navy. As part of the academy's careers plan, the Royal Navy delivered an engaging assembly, where students learnt about the wide range of careers available within the Navy, as well as the important skills required for success in various roles.

Today marked the first official game on our new astroturf as the Year 9 boys' football team faced Biddulph.

Unfortunately, terrible weather, with heavy rain and strong winds, disrupted our play, preventing us from finding our usual attacking rhythm. Biddulph capitalised on our uncertainty, racing to a 4-0 lead by half time.

The weather improved in the second half, and so did our performance, we conceded two more goals. We had chances and could easily have scored three, but it just wasn’t our day.

On the bright side, the new pitch was fantastic, and we’re fortunate to have it!

We’re delighted to share that Year 7 students at Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent have made an outstanding start to their journey with us. Their enthusiasm, commitment, and eagerness to engage in school life have set a wonderful tone for the year ahead.