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Newsletter – Summer 26

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Welcome from Co-op Academy Bebington

Dear Parents, Carers, and Friends of Co-op Academy Bebington,

Welcome to our Summer newsletter. As we reach the end of the academic year, I am writing to you with an immense sense of pride and gratitude. This milestone marks the completion of my first year as your Headteacher, and what an extraordinary, busy, and rewarding year it has been.

Stepping into this role last September, my goal was to build upon our academy's strong foundations, foster our core Co-op values, and ensure that every single student has the support and opportunities they need to thrive. Over the past three terms, I have been continuously inspired by the resilience, kindness, and ambition shown by our young people, as well as the unwavering dedication of our staff and the fantastic support from you, our families.

Looking through this Summer newsletter, you will see a wonderful reflection of the vibrant school life we share. From the incredible teamwork on our Duke of Edinburgh and PGL residential trips to our green-fingered initiatives in Eco Club, our students have consistently gone above and beyond. We have celebrated outstanding creativity with our dancers at the Wirral Schools Dance Festival and the cast of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, seen immense personal growth through the Year 10 stay at Jamie’s Farm, and witnessed our Year 9 Mentors in Violence Prevention lead the way in supporting our younger students.

I am also absolutely delighted to share two major achievements from across the wider Co-op Academies Trust. Huge congratulations to Josh Long, who has been named the Trust-Wide Young Musician of the Year—an incredible testament to his talent and hard work! Furthermore, we are celebrating our brilliant team members who achieved Trust-Wide Staff Recognition Awards this term, proving what we already know: our staff go above and beyond every single day. To cap off a phenomenal term, I must also extend a final congratulations to our Year 11 football team, who showed incredible grit and composure to be crowned the Wirral Cup Champions at Prenton Park!

As we look ahead, please do take note of the important dates listed below for our return in September, including our upcoming Open Evenings and celebration events.

Thank you for making my first year at Co-op Academy Bebington so incredibly welcoming and memorable. I wish you all a safe, restful, and happy summer break, and I look forward to welcoming our students back in September for another fantastic year together.

Warmest regards,

Jane Whisker

Headteacher

Co-op Academy Bebington

Important Dates
Tuesday 1st September Inset Day (school closed to students)
Wednesday 2nd September Years 7 & 12 return
Thursday 3rd September  Full school return
Thursday 10th September Open Evening, 5-7pm (students finish at 2.15pm)
Wednesday 16th September Year 7 photographs
Friday 25th September  Nasal Flu Vaccination
Thursday 8th October  Celebration of Achievement Evening
Wednesday 4th November Years 8–11 photographs
Wednesday 11th November 6th Form Open Evening 5-7pm
Monday 16th November Inset Day (school closed to students)
Wednesday 2nd December Parent/Carer Coffee Morning
Wednesday 2nd December WinterFest
Wednesday 9th December  Year 7 Pantomime at The Gladstone Theatre
Wednesday 9th December Family Dining
Thursday 10th December Year 8 Pantomime at The Gladstone Theatre
Thursday 10th December Year 11 Parents Evening  14:30-18:00
Tuesday 15th December  Careers Fair
Friday 18th December 'Don't Be Off in December' Awards
   
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A level and GCSE Results Days 

Read below for more information on what will happen during results days. 

 

A Level Results - Thursday 13th August

Level 3 (A Level/BTEC) results day is on Thursday 13th August. Students can collect their results from the Main Hall between 9am and 11am. It is highly recommended that results are collected in person, as if students need any further assistance with future options, staff will be on hand with advice.

For those taking GCSE resits, results are available in the Main Hall between 8.30am and 11am on Thursday 20th August. 

GCSE Results - Thursday August 20th

On results day, students will be invited into school between 8.30am until 11.00am to collect their final grades in person from their teachers and pastoral staff. This is an important opportunity to discuss next steps, celebrate achievements, and receive support in interpreting results or considering alternative pathways where appropriate. In addition, students wishing to join our sixth form in September will need to meet with an appropriate member of staff to discuss course options. Students who have applied to other institutions but now wish to attend Co-op Academy Bebington can discuss this on the day. We encourage all students to come into school to collect their results. 

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Co-op Academies Recognition Awards

A massive well done to our staff at the Co-op Academies Recognition awards!

 

We came home with 4 awards. Mr Locke for support staff of the year, Miss Utley for Teacher of the year, Mrs Lawson-Noctor for Wellbeing and Support champion and our ISAP team for Department of the year.

An amazing clean sweep in front of the entire trust. This truly shows how committed our staff are to bringing the best to our school. Congratulations everyone! Team Beb, you’ve smashed it.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Our drama students took to the stage with incredible confidence, delivering  performances that captivated the entire audience from start to finish.

 

Providing the perfect soundtrack to the night, our school band blew us away with their musical brilliance and professionalism, keeping the energy in the theatre sky-high. The sheer courage and effort it takes to perform on a professional stage is immense, and every single student involved should be incredibly proud of what they achieved.

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Young Musician of The Year Awards

We recently celebrated the grand final of the Young Musician of the Year 2026 competition, and what a truly fantastic night it was.

 

The event brought Co-op Academies together to share in the joy of live music, and the overall standard of musicianship, instrument control, performance technique, and stage presence was incredibly high and an absolute pleasure to watch.

We are absolutely thrilled to share that we brought home a WINNER! Josh delivered a flawlessly captivating Rock Medley on the drums, performing with tremendous flair, accuracy, control, and passion. His beaming smile at the end of his set said it all - he simply loves playing the drums, and he had the entire audience captivated. We are so incredibly proud of his massive achievement.

What made the night even more special was the wonderful support shown by all the participants. Backstage and on stage, students cheered, clapped, and supported one another throughout the competition. Just stepping onto that stage is a massive achievement for every single student, and their mutual support was a joy to see. Huge congratulations to Josh, and well done to everyone who took part in making it such a memorable night!

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PGL

This summer term, the PE department took 53 students on a PGL residential weekend to take part in a series of adventurous activities and fun!

 

The students worked in small groups to support one another through fear-breaking tasks and challenges, such as the giant swing, zip wire, abseiling, archery tag, rifle shooting and kayaking. Students were commended for their impeccable behaviour whilst representing the school to the highest standard. An awards evening at the end of the trip celebrated H. Middleton as 'Fear Breaker of the Trip', A. Swan as 'The Ultimate Team Player', Z. Lloyd as 'Daredevil of the Trip', and C. Lubbe as 'The Unsung Hero of the Trip', to name a few.

An excellent weekend was had by all!

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Eco

Mrs Hopkins would like to take this chance to say a big thank you and well done to any pupil who has taken part in Eco activities this year.

 

From litter picking to a trip to Manchester Coop Live, every action has helped make our school community a greener and happier place.

We are in the final stages of submitting our Green Flag application, so fingers crossed all our hard work will receive national recognition too. 

Eco club will start back up again in September – all pupils from any year group are welcome!

Wirral Eco Newsletter

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Wirral Schools Dance Festival

Our talented dancers recently took to the stage at the Floral Pavilion for the Wirral Schools Dance Festival, performing brilliantly in both the matinee and evening showcases.

 

They were an absolute credit to our school from start to finish.

Beyond their fantastic performances, what made us proudest was their incredible team spirit. They supported each other beautifully through the pre-show nerves and showed wonderful kindness and generosity to fellow performers throughout the entire day.

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Careers

As we approach the end of another busy term, we want to celebrate the fantastic achievements of our students and share some exciting opportunities on the horizon. From immersive employer encounters to preparing for life after GCSEs, there is a lot to look forward to. 

 

Catch up on all things future-focused! Read our careers newsletter to find out about the Year 9 Careers Safari, work experience highlights, and important next steps for Years 10 and 11.

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Mentors in Violence Prevention

Our Year 9 Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) students have successfully completed their training and delivered their final PSHE sessions to Year 7.

 

Throughout the programme, students explored crucial topics including gender-based violence, bullying, and challenging harmful attitudes, while actively promoting resilience and positive mental health across our school community.

A huge well done to our incredible mentors! The maturity and confidence you displayed while delivering such sensitive topics was absolutely outstanding. This sentiment was echoed by all the staff who were privileged to witness your lessons. You should be incredibly proud of the positive impact you have made.

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the MYA RAISE Team, and specifically to Mia from the MVP team, for providing such an outstanding, thought-provoking, and impactful training programme for our students.

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Duke of Edinburgh Award

Our Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme got off to an excellent start earlier this term with a successful weekend in Cheshire.

 

A strong group of Year 9 and Year 10 students completed their Bronze Expedition, showing great resilience and teamwork despite some very mixed weather conditions. Everyone had a fantastic time, learnt valuable outdoor skills, and should be incredibly proud of their brilliant achievement!

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Jamie's Farm

A group of our Year 10 students traded their school shoes for wellies recently for an unforgettable week at Jamie’s Farm. I

 

It was a complete shift in gear from the usual school routine, giving the students a unique chance to live and work as part of a busy, thriving farm family.

Everyone got stuck into the daily routines, whether that meant mucking out the livestock, feeding the animals, or helping the farmers manage the land. It wasn’t just about the physical outdoor work, though; the students also took full charge of the kitchen, working together to prep and cook fresh, communal meals for the whole group.

What was most impressive was seeing the group channel their natural energy into the life of the farm. Away from the four walls of a classroom, they took on massive amounts of responsibility with a real sense of purpose. We saw them step up as natural leaders, using their voices to coordinate tasks and support one another when the work got tough.

They have returned to school with a bit more mud on their clothes, but an immense amount of pride in what they achieved. Jamie’s Farm aims to help young people "maximise their potential," and seeing this group in action, it’s clear they have done exactly that.

A huge well done to our Year 10s for their hard work and for representing our school community so brilliantly!

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Wirral World Cup Champions

We are absolutely thrilled to share some fantastic news from Prenton Park. Our Year 11 football team are officially the Wirral Cup Champions after a thrilling final that went right down to the wire.

 

It was a rollercoaster of a match from start to finish. We took an early lead thanks to a brilliant goal from Jack G, but found ourselves trailing 2-1 as the clock ticked down. Showing incredible character and grit, the boys kept pushing. Caleb J found the back of the net to grab a well-deserved equaliser in the final 15 minutes, showing immense resilience just moments after we had missed a penalty.

With the score locked at 2-2 at the final whistle, the game headed to a nerve-wracking penalty shootout. The hero of the hour was undoubtedly Warren B, who pulled off two fantastic saves to deny the opposition and secure the trophy.

The entire squad gave a masterclass in composure under pressure. We would also like to commend Pensby High School for their fantastic efforts; we were proud to share the pitch with them.

To say we are proud is an understatement. It is an incredible achievement for the team to round off their time at Co-op Academy Bebington with a trophy in their final year before leaving us. Huge congratulations to all involved!

See you next time!

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