Copdock Weekly Update 29/01/2021
Week beginning 1st Feb- Mental Health Week
Next week is National Mental Health Week and the theme this year is “Express Yourself”. We would love the children to wear something on Monday 1st February that demonstrates them expressing themselves. Key worker children can come into school with some accessories that express their likes/ hobbies/ beliefs etc. Children at home we would like you to do the same and wear your “express yourself” item during the Monday assembly with Mrs Collins where she will introduce the week and you can show your clothing to the school. So, for example, they could wear a football T-shirt, baking apron etc. Be as creative as you can and we look forward to seeing all the ways you “express yourself”.
Festival of Literature
The Festival of Literature is starting next week and is the ideal tool for home learning to help support our teaching and offer something truly unique to pupils at home. Follow the link below and sign up as a family - the first link at the bottom of the page is for primary school although the title says secondary (yellow button)! Explore the site before signing up. The cost is £1 per family with access to authors, books and live events: https://www.festivalofliterature.co.uk/book-tickets/
Primary Nature Live
If you are looking for something a little different to try, as the weather is improving, why not visit this link? It offers free live lessons on the outdoors and connecting with nature with Primary Nature Live:
https://www.field-studies-council.org/primarynaturelive/?ref=email&dm_i=65YE,5EJE,K4PTG,MPLY,1
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
Don't forget to count the birds you see this weekend and help with the RSPB big garden birdwatch. More details and resources can be found at https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/
Well-Being Check-in
Don't forget to book your slot with your child/ren's teacher to have a 10 minute review of how home learning is going. See last week's newsletter for the sessions available per class. If you've already booked, please remember to be available at the allotted time, and bear in mind teachers are trying to keep to 10 minutes per family.
Key Worker Status
Please see the attached letter which was sent to our critical worker families, for your information.