Copdock Weekly Update 24/11/2023

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Flu Vaccinations - don't forget to complete the form sent previously to confirm or decline permission for the flu vaccinations coming up at the end of the month.  Please note this is dealt with by the school nursing team, not the school admin team.  Vaccinations are scheduled for Thursday 30th.
 
Sharing Assembly - please note that due to the decoration making and tree service being held on Friday 1st December, we will be holding that week's sharing assembly on Thursday 30th November at 2:45pm.
 
Swimming for Yr 3 & 4 - please can children bring shorts and T-shirts for swimming assessment on Monday.  They should be tight please so do not get in the way of their swimming.
 
PE Kit reminders - please ensure your child is wearing plain, sport style, black/navy tracksuit bottoms/leggings/sweatshirts, either the school blue or black/navy shorts and the school logo or plain white t-shirts as per the uniform policy.  No jewellery should be worn for PE and earrings must be removed either prior to the lesson or at home in the morning.  Long hair must be tied back.
 
Please share you views as part of the National Campaign - The Big Ambition. This provides a much-needed opportunity for the children of England to tell political decision makers what is important to them ahead of the General Election.The Children's Commissioner will be sharing their responses with Government to ensure that children’s voices are heard. Children or parents can complete the survey here: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigambition. Further resources are available on their website.
 
Year  3 /4  Trip on Wednesday - children had a very succesful trip to the Gainsborough Museum in Sudbury on Wednesday.  They all had a lovely day and staff at the museum emailed us to compliment the children on their brilliant behaviour and representing both schools so well - well done to all the children! 
 
 
🎄Christmas Dates🎄
 
Friday 1st December 1:15pm Decoration Making - parents welcomed into school to make Christmas decorations with their child(ren)
                                   2:30pm Tree Service - families welcomed into school for our annual service
Wednesday 6th December 7pm PTA Wreath Night - please see posters and newsletter for details of how to get involved and raise funds for the PTA.
Thursday 7th December - dress down in exchange for items for the PTA rainbow food hampers - details to follow.
Tuesday 12th December 2pm & 6pm KS1 Christmas Performances - further details on how to get your tickets will be coming out soon via the newsletter.  Please see email sent home this week for costume information, if you did not receive an email, you do not need to supply a costume.
Wednesday 13th December 6pm KS2 Carol Concert - taking place at St Peter's Church, Copdock.  Parking available at Copdock Hall.  Please bring a torch as there are no street lights and it will be dark.
Thursday 14th December Christmas Lunch - this will need to be pre-ordered by Thursday 30th November - please see menu attached (dessert is Iced Christmas sponge) and complete this form.  Wear a Christmas jumper to dinner.  EVERYONE needs to complete the form even if bringing a packed lunch.
Friday 15th December 3-4:30pm PTA Christmas Fayre - this will be taking place at the Village Hall, all children will be taken to the hall ready for the event to start.
Wednesday 20th December Last Day of Term - you can come into school in non-uniform for the last day of term.
 

REMINDERS!!!!

 
Foxes need packed lunches on Mondays if they are attending guitar, KS2 children need packed lunches (& dry socks) on Tuesdays if they are participating in Football club!  If you have football boots, you can bring them along, but trainers will suffice if not.
 
Please ensure you have read the Christmas Dates section above.  Christmas Dinner MUST be ordered by next Thursday.  Please see the attached poster & complete the form even if your child(ren) will be having a packed lunch on the day.
 
You have until Monday to order your photographs for free delivery to school.
 
Children need a coat with them every day - please ensure they have their name in it and on their jumpers/cardigans/fleeces - especially those used for PE!
 
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!

Kittens: thankful & midnight

Squirrels: transparent & opaque

Woodpeckers: emotions & obedience

Foxes: phenomenon & inhospitable

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Mondays 3:15-4:15pm KS2 Christmas Cake Club 

Tuesdays Lunchtime Football Club - both KS1 & KS2

Tuesdays 14:40-15:15 Foundation Stay & Play

Tuesdays 15:15-16:15 Lego Club

26th Nov Deadline to order school photos

29th Nov 8pm PTA Meeting

30th Nov Deadline to order Christmas Lunch

30th Nov Flu Vaccinations

1st Dec Decoration Making followed by Tree Service

 
 

Learners of the week

Learning Behaviour: Push Yourself

Kittens:   Dottie & Scarlet

Squirrels: Ellie & Benjamin

Woodpeckers: Amilee & Nancy

Foxes:  Oliver S & Jenson P

Lego Club

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Reading Giants

Last week's reading giants were:

Reception

Years 3 & 4

 

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Bentley School's Christian Ethos

"Know that I am with you always," Matthew 28:20 We encourage the spiritual, social, moral and cultural development of the school family by embedding Christian values into everyday life. Our vision is for all children to be confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens who are well equipped for future life, knowing that God is with them always.

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