Bentley Weekly Update 15.3.2024
Important Information to ShareAttendance
We are pleased to say that attendance has risen slightly this week to 93.7% Attendance in Suffolk in primary schools was 94.4%. It is lovely to have a full school today, something we hope will continue for the rest of the term.
If you need advice or support to improve your child's attendance, Mrs North, Mrs Austin and the Education Attendance Team are available to discuss any concerns.
Vacancy available for lunch server at Bentley school.
For further details please contact Rachel Parker 07707 149402 or email [email protected] Top soil for our garden If any parent is gardening over the next few weeks and has any spare top soil, we would appreciate some for our planned garden area around the playhouse. It does not need to be much but If it could be bagged and delivered we would really appreciate it. Bike Helmets
if anyone has any spare larger sized helmets that can be donated to school, they would be hugely appreciated. Children are using the bikes and scooters on some lunchtimes now we have the better weather and we do not have many larger sized helmets. Thank you!
Balls and play equipment
Please can we ask that younger siblings do not get equipment out of the small storage shed at the end of the day. The children are very good at clearing the playground of balls and equipment at the end of lunch play and after PE, but they are then finding a lot of equipment out at the end of the day. Please keep an eye on siblings whilst waiting at pick up time. Thank you for your support.
Parent Consultations
The bookings will open at 3pm today and close next Friday (22nd) at 5pm. If you are unable to attend either of the sessions laid on, please contact the office. The sessions are 10 minutes eache and are available 3:30-5:30pm on Tuesday 26th March and 5.00-7.00pm on Wednesday 27th March. We encourage you to bring your child with you to the appointment.
PGL Trip
Please note that the second installment for PGL payments was due at the end of February, the 3rd becomes due at the end of March. Please try to keep on top of payments if using the installments to pay for the trip. The installments are set at £35 due at the end of each month, however you can make payments of any amount at any time if you prefer. If all payments are made throught the website, a running total is available.
Cross Country
If your child is attending the cross country on Wednesday, the school should already be aware of how they are being transported both ways. Please note they are able to have a hot dinner before they go. The participants should be collected at 12:30pm from school please. Please note the event is due to finish after school hours and parents are collecting children from the event. Participants should wear PE kits, trainers and take something warm and waterproof to wear when they are not running. They will also need plenty of water with them.
Adders PE next week
Due to cross country, Adders and Hedgehogs need to come in their PE kit on Wednesday (Adders won't be doing PE on Monday so will need to wear their uniform on Monday). Those not doing cross country will be doing PE with Mrs Robinson on Wednesday afternoon.
PTA Easter Egg Hunt
Thank you for all your support at the Mother’s Day afternoon tea. We hope you all enjoyed it. We raised an amazing £260.55.
Our next event is Easter egg hunt on Tuesday 26th March at 3:15.Open to all school children and their younger siblings.Must pre book £2.50 per child.🐣 All school children must be picked up from school at 3:15 as normal. Parents must stay and supervise/ help their children during the Easter Egg Hunt. 🐣 Each child will have a form to fill in. They will need to find all the hidden Easter bunnies hidden round the school playground. Once completed return the form to receive their Easter Egg.🐣 Please let us know when booking if your child has any food allergies , so we can provide an alternative to a chocolate Easter Egg. To book please comment on Facebook post, please make payment either cash in named envelope to school office or BACs - Ref EH - child’s name. Bentley primary PTA Sort code 30-99-50 Account number 65910268 Easter Service and bonnet parade
On the last day of term is our Easter Service and bonnet parade. As in previous years, parents are warmly invited to join us for the service and we are looking forward to lots of creative bonnets on display. The service starts at 9am, all children are to be dropped off at church for 8.45am as usual. We will be organising a drop off as previous occasions if you are not able to attend, please drop off and carry on so there is no need to turn around and no need to park unless staying at the service. It will last until approx until 10am when we will walk back to school. If bringing younger siblings, please ensure they sit with you at all times to ensure safety in the church and so that everyone can hear and enjoy the service. (if your child will be attending morning club, please ensure they are dropped off by 8.15am so there is time for them to walk to church with staff.
Dinners
Please could you pay any outstanding balances for dinners by the end of term please.
Please also note that the pasta option quoted on the menus is not offered. Instead, a jacket potato is available every day - Mon is cheese, Tue is cheese & beans, Wed is cheese or tuna, Thurs is beans and Fri is cheese (usually with some beans).
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REMINDERS!!!! Wolves stay and play
Reminder that we have started Wolves 'Stay and Play' on a Thursday afternoon at 2.45pm, we are alternating year groups and Thursday 21st will be Year 1 - (we do ask that younger siblings do not attend please due to space and being able to concentrate on your Reception or Year 1 child). We look forward to seeing you
Friday morning club
A reminder that Easter club is running on Friday morning alongside morning club. Children not at Easter Club are welcome to attend mornng club still but there will not be any breakfast available due to Easter Club.
Don't forget to check out our website for information on events happening soon including holiday clubs, sporting sessions and more.
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Every week we encourage parents to support their children to learn and use new vocabulary. In school we will be exploring the origin of new words, what they mean and how to use them effectively in context. If you can encourage your child to use these words it would be really helpful! Wolves: all and around Hedgehogs: nerves and compress. Year 2 - faith Adders: aristocracy, inherit |
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Monday 18th March - Gymnastics after school club for those who have signed up. Monday 18th March - Yr 2 swimming plus some Yr 3 & 4 Tuesday 19th March - ITFC Multi- sports after school club for those who have signed Tuesday 19th March 3:15-4:15pm Coding Club at Copdock Wednesday 20th March - Cross County event at Royal Hospital school for children selected - parents to transport Thursday 21st March - 2.45 - 3.10pm - Stay and Play for Year 1 parents Friday 22nd March - 8am last Easter Club for children who have signed up Tuesday 26th March - PTA Easter Egg hunt Tuesday 26th and Wednesday 27th March - parent consultations - bookings will open this afternoon Thursday 28th March - Easter service and bonnet parade at church, 9am Last Day of Term Monday 15th April - return to school for summer term Wednesday 17th April Yr 3 & 4 Farm and country Fair |
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Learners of the week 'Work hard ' Wolves: Jenson and Luka Hedgehogs: Maya and Cordy Adders: Kasper and Angus Value - Safire, Ben, Noah Forgiveness Home School Booklet
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Reading Giants This is the new name for our Reading Challenge! We will be sharing which class has been excited by reading the most each week
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