Copdock Weekly Update 04/11/2022

Welcome back - as we start the second half of the autumn term please remember to send children into school with a coat everyday.  We do try to get outside at break times even if it is chilly or spitting with rain.  If they have not got a coat when it's rainy, they will have to stay inside.

Maths Workshops

Thank you to everyone who attended our workshops on Monday.  We hope you found them useful.

Shared Learning

A big thank you to all our families for coming into school to share your child's learning this week.

PGL

Have you been keeping up with the photos and blogs via the website?  The children have had a fabulous week.  Hopefully they will tell you all about their adventures whilst the washing dries.

Photos

Don't forget we have Bentley Photographic in on Thursday to take individual (& sibling) photos.  Please ensure children are wearing their smartest uniforms, including a sweatshirt or a cardigan.  Obviously it goes without saying that they need to bring their smiles on the day too!  KS1 children do not need a PE kit next Thursday.

Policy Updates

We have updated our behaviour policy this year to include some new approaches around 'restorative practice'.  The attached document gives a brief overview and the full policy is available on the school website.

Attendance Policy - this is also available on the website.  It has been great to see our attendance and punctuality remain high for most of our pupils.  Thank you for your commitment to being in school on time ? If a child's attendance drops below 95%, we have a duty to contact you to discuss how we can ensure it improves quickly.  This is a supportive approach to ensure the children make the most of their time in school and therefore can make good progress.  Learning starts straight away at 8:45am. 

As you are aware, holiday absence is not authorised as it is not considered exceptional by the DfE.  Please be aware that this may lead to a fine if taken in term time.

Sporting Events

We have a couple of sporting events off site over the next couple of weeks.  Please keep an eye on the newsletter next week for further details as one involves being in school early and the other will be a late finish!  Full details will be shared next week.

Mental Health & Well-Being

We are continuing to develop a whole federation approach to mental health and wellbeing which will contribute and promote improved mental health and wellbeing for our school communities.  It will continue to build on from the systems that we already have in place: peer mentors, PSHE & RSE curriculums, online safety, nurture provision, safeguarding, anti-bullying.  As we move forwards, I will post information in the newsletter to keep you updated about what we are doing and how you can support as a parent.  Meanwhile, here is a link you may be interested in.  It's a free online webinar for parents about developing resilience and positive mental health.

Information to Share - Consultation and Roadworks

We have been asked to share information with you regarding roadworks on the A14 from 3rd November for 7 weeks between 8pm & 6am - more details can be found here.

Please also see attached consultation letter which we have been asked to share with you from St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocesan Multi Academy Trust.

Lego Club

Each week at Lego Club, there is a theme and one of the builds is sent through to the national website where there is a competition. This half term's theme is SPACE!  This week's build was The First Man in Space and here is our entry to the competition.  You can vote for our build here - we're usually on page 2.

Reading Challenge

Learning Behaviours

This week's learning behaviour is enjoy your learning, try new things and the recipients are: (certificates will be awarded at next week's sharing assembly)

Words of the Week

This week's words to be heard are:

Dates for the Diary

Upcoming events over the next couple of weeks to keep an eye out for:

Please also keep an eye on the website for dates in the calendar and news and information about clubs and events - we are receiving lots of flyers about half term clubs and events which we've included on the website in this section!

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