Bentley Weekly Update 12.06.2026
Important Information to ShareTalent Fest - 23rd June at Copdock village hall
Thank you for completing the survey sent out last week, tickets will be available to purchase online from 2pm today for those parents who indicated that they would like a ticket. As stated, due to fire regulations we have had to limit tickets to 2 per family. The entrance ticket of £1 includes an ice lolly in the interval. A printed ticket will be issued to you to bring on the day. We are also asking for a £1 donation for all pupils in school please for an ice-lolly in the interval. Payment for both tickets can be made online.
If your child is performing, please can they bring in their props / clothes the day before. Children can come dressed in their outfits if they are appropriate for the school day. Children will need to bring a packed lunch or you can order a grab and go lunch. This should be ordered via the survey on spider, to be completed by Monday please.
The village hall will be open for access from 12.20pm. The performances begin at approx 12.35pm. There will be an interval at approx 1.40pm, with the second half due to finish with a whole school song at 3.00pm.
If you are not able to attend children should be collected from the village hall. Bentley Parents pick children up at 3.15pm. We would encourage walking where possible to ease congestion, if you are driving, please park sensibly and follow the one way system.
We look forward to seeing you for an exciting afternoon of performances
PTA End of school Summer party Save the date! ☀️End of school summer party ☀️ ☀️Thursday 16th July ☀️5:00 - 7:00pm Everyone is invited We hope everyone will be able to join us to help celebrate the end of an amazing school year where the children have worked so hard and achieved so much. We will also be saying goodbye to our year 6 pupils and wishing them well for their move up to high school and welcoming our new Bentley bunny’s. All friends and family are welcome. We will have a BBQ and bar. More information to follow soon. Relief Midday Supervisor
We are currently looking to appoint a Midday Supervisor who can be available during lunchtimes to cover absence.
The main purpose of the role is to supervise the children at lunchtime in the dining room and outside on the playground, ensuring a safe and active lunchtime for all children.
We are looking for someone who
If you know someone who might be interested, please ask them to contact the school office for more information.
Visit to Minster
The next visit to the Minster is on 17th June if anyone would like to send donations into school before the day it would be gratefully received.
We hope you have all enjoyed seeing photos and updates about our recent activities in school.
Don't forget, you can follow us on www.instagram.com/bentleyandcopdockfederation/ or www.bentleycopdock.co.uk
Please check the attachments for some information and our Link to local clubs and events page on the website for things going on in the community.- we are always adding new information from 3rd parties for you to consider - there may be holiday clubs or sporting opportunities, or events taking place in local villages. We also include courses available to parents on a variety of topics. - Please some flyers attached to this weeks newsletter.
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REMINDERS!!!! Coats in school Please ensure that children bring in a raincoat to school each day whilst the weather is changeable at the moment. Sun cream in school If the weather does warm up and children need sun-cream, please apply at home to last the day where possible. There are several makes of 'once a day' creams available. If children do need to bring sun-cream in please only send in roller type bottles, no spray bottles please. KS1 children should hand theirs in to the class teacher for safe keeping during the day, and apply with supervision if needed. Events next week Tuesday - Adders to Crucial Crew - please see email sent this week for details - please note earlier arrival time to school of 8.20am please Tuesday - Wolves to Mersea - please see email and letter sent our for details - please note later time back to school due to the tide. Wednesday - Adders to Copdock - please see email regarding lunches and clothing needed. School Governor vacancy - spread the word! Bentley CEVC & Copdock Primary School Federation is seeking enthusiastic and committed governors to join our friendly governing body. If you share our vision of helping every learner become a confident individual, successful learner and responsible citizen, and can offer time, curiosity and a collaborative approach, we’d love to hear from you. Governors do not need specialist experience — just a commitment to partnership with school leaders, a willingness to ask probing questions and a desire to make a positive difference to our pupils and community. If any parent knows someone from the community who might be interested, please pass on the information. We are particularly looking for experience or skills in finance, health and well-being .For an informal conversation, please contact Executive Headteacher Joanne Austin or the school office on 01473 73033 / 01473 310253 / [email protected] Pleasurewood Hills
A reminder to complete the consent on the survey and make the payment online please
PGL Payments
For those that are paying for PGL in instalments, please be reminded that all payments need to be made by the end of July.
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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: Chassis and axle Hedgehogs fastener and hook and loop Adders: |
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Mondays - Swimming lessons for some Yr 2 / 3/ 4 children
Mondays - Wolves Forest school (all day) and Hedgehogs PE at Copdock (pm).
Mondays after half term - KS1 Multi-skills club for children who have signed up.
Wednesday afternoons - KS2 Cricket and Padel at Copdock (none on Wednesday 10th June)
Wednesday afternoons - Wolves class stay and play 2.45 - 3.10pm
Fridays 2.45pm - Family sharing assembly - please see an updated Family Assembly summer 26 for children sharing this term.
Tuesday 16th June - Adders to Crucial Crew - details sent Tuesday - please arrive at school at 8.20am Tuesday 16th June - Wolves children to Mersea see letter sent 19th May for details - please note later return time Wednesday 17th June - Adders at Copdock for the day Thursday 18th June - drama performance in school by Ipswich School Friday 19th June - Year 6 to Copdock for mental health transistion workshop am Friday 19th June - sports afternoon Friday 19th June - Year 4 Sleepover Tuesday 23rd June - Talent Show Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th - EBHS transition days for Yr 6 Friday 26th June - class photos Tuesday 30th July - Year 6 to Suffolk One - details to follow Wednesday 1st July - Adders to Pleasurewood Hills Thursday 2nd July - Year 2 to Suffolk One - details to follow Tuesday 7th July - U11 Quad Kids - details to follow Wednesday 8th July - U 9 Quad kids - details to follow Thursday 9th and Friday 10th July - Adders Bikeability Thursday 16 July - Leavers Assembly Thursday 16 July - PTA Leavers BBQ Friday 17th July - last day of term |
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Learners of the week " Tune in " Wolves: Louie and Avril Hedgehogs: Luther, Safire Adders: Maya and Cordy The School Value this term is " Respect" See the Link to Respect for ideas you could discuss at home: Well done to Malakai, Olivia, and Emily for showing this value this week.
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Reading Giants This is our weekly Reading Challenge
Last weeks winners were Hedgehogs
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