Bentley Weekly Update 13.03.2026
Important Information to ShareYr 3/4 London trip
Just a reminder that Hedgehogs need to be in school at 6.55am on Wednesday 18th March. As per previous email children will need to bring a
packed lunch with enough food and drink for the entire day. This should be packed in a small backpack, as children will be responsible for carrying their own bags throughout the visit. Any travel sickness medication required for the return journey must be handed to the class teacher in a clearly named envelope.Children should wear full school uniform, comfortable walking shoes or trainers, and a waterproof coat. Please see a link London visit with information regarding the visit, in case you have not been able to access through your child's google classroom. Hedgehogs Notice
Homework will be checked Friday next week, not Wednesday as normal due to the London trip and not Thursday as they are going to Copdock.
PGL Payments
For those that are paying for PGL in instalments, please be reminded that the next installment is now due please.
Livestock Project
We are excited to be welcoming our sheep to Copdock school on Monday 16th March. All children will have a chance to see them during the week. There will be strict hygiene procedures in place with hand washing before and after interacting with them. If anyone feels they would prefer their child not having direct contact with the sheep please let the office know.
Children should wear forest school / old clothes and bring wellies or trainers on the following days when they will be visiting the sheep: They will also need a change of footwear to wear after visiting the sheep when coming into building to prevent contamination of faeces.
Wolves Monday and Wednesday; Hedgehogs Thursday, and Adders Tuesday.
The Big Walk and Wheel week!
Next week is the 'Big Walk and Wheel' week, this is the UK’s largest walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge. It inspires pupils to make active journeys to school, improve air quality in their village and discover how these changes benefit their world. Please join us by walking, cycling or scooting to school next week (parking at the war memorial still counts if you live too far out to walk!). Our school will also be entered into a prize draw - the more journeys we log, the more entries we get!
The Big Plastic Count
School/Eco Council have delivered an assembly about The Big Plastic Count. The Big Plastic Count is the UK’s biggest investigation into household plastic waste.
From 9-15th March, thousands of people, schools and communities will be counting the plastic packaging they throw away. By counting every piece of plastic packaging you throw away in a week, you'll help pressure the government and companies to reduce plastic waste and create a better future for young people. Your child will be sent home with a count sheet to record how much plastic is thrown away at home during the course of the week. Once your household has completed the investigation, your child can record your results at home via our unique class links. Please join School/Eco Council to create a fairer future for young people - thank you!
KS1 Colchester Castle Trip
Thank you to those parents who have already returned the permission slip for this trip. If you are unable to print the letter please note that an email into school giving permission will be fine.
Ipswich BMX Club
Children had an assembly on Thursday where Elias from Copdock shared his BMX experiences. If this is something your child may be interested in, please find attached a leatlet from the club Elias attends.
End of day supervision
We kindly ask for your support with our collection arrangements. Once your child has been handed over to you, they are no longer under school supervision. For this reason, we ask all parents to keep children close by so they can be easily supervised. Please can you also ensure that children are not taking equipment and balls from the shed at the end of the day to play football. The shed is tidied and balls put away at the end of lunch and we do need it to remain tidy and balls not left in the playground please.
Please make your way off the school grounds as soon as poosible so that the site can be secured by 3:25pm.Thank you for your support.
Easter Service Friday 27th March 8.45am
A reminder of our Easter Service including our traditional Easter Bonnet Parade which will be held on Friday 27th March at 8.45am at the Church. Get your creative thinking caps on to create a beautiful bonnet for your child to wear to the service. Children should be dropped off at Church from 8.40am where they will be met by staff (no earlier please). Families are welcome to join us. Please park in the car park. If you are not staying for the service, please drop your child and carry on along the lane to prevent traffic disruption by turning round.Children will walk back to school with staff (weather allowing) after the service.
Morning Club
Don't forget that we offer morning club on site for families to use when needed, either regularly or occasionally. Please phone or email the office so we are aware your child will be attending. The costs are £1.50 from 8.30am with no breakfast, and £4.00 from 8.00am with a healthy breakfast. This is run by Mrs Rivers who will support children to access breakfast and activities.
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.
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REMINDERS!!!! Red Nose Day - Athlete (ActivKids)
A reminder that we have an athlete visiting both schools on the morning of Thursday 19th March. They will lead an assembly on staying healthy and active and explain what it takes to be successful in sport alongside their personal experiences. The children will then complete a sponsored circuit activity led by the athlete. Please can children bring in trainers for this on Thursday. This will tie in with the Red Nose Day fund raising and we sent home sponsor forms, with information on Monday.Completed sponsor forms and money raised should be brought in by the end of today please Thank you for your support!
Parent Consultations 24th and 25th March
The parent consulation bookings are open for you to book your slot. There are two evenings; Tuesday is 5 -7pm and Wednesday is 3.30 - 5.30pm. Please note that Mrs Robinson is just offering the Tuesday but she is starting earlier than the 5pm. Mrs North is just offering Wednesday but is offering a longer time from 3.30 - 6.00pm.
Slots are for 10 minutes and we ask that you keep to your allotted time please. If you cannot make these days, or feel that you need longer than the 10 minutes allocated, please contact the office.
Easter Parade Friday 27th March
We will be holding our annual Easter parade on the last day of term, 27th March at 8.45am at the Church. We can't wait to see the children's beautiful 'bonnets', all shapes and sizes welcome!
We are looking for a couple of parents to support our Easter service so.please let the office know if you would like to take part.
Year 4 - 6 Federation Cross Country event
Cross country practice on Wednesday lunchtime. Children will need to bring another pair of trainers in case it is muddy on our run.
Please make sure you are supporting your child to practise running at least 2km outside of school time as the cross country event is less than two weeks away.
Lent Challenges:
A reminder of the Lent challenge. Your child brought home a paper copy of the challenges at the end of term which will need to be completed and brought into school by Friday 17th April 2026 (the week after Easter) for a small treat and two brain stickers. Worship Group would love as many children as possible to take part this year.
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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: Bacteria and germ Hedgehogs: biceps and triceps Adders: privateers and dissolution |
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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 - KS1 Multi skills After School club at Copdock - pick up for children who have signed up, at 4.15pm from Copdock school.
Thursdays - pm Hedgehog class PE / Forest School
Fridays - Easter Craft club, 8am for children who have signed up
Fridays 2.45pm - Family sharing assembly - please see Assembly rota for children sharing this term.
Friday 13th March - sponsorship forms and money due in for Red Nose day athlete visit
Week beginning 16th March - Livestock project - please read information above
Wednesday 18th March - Y3/4 London trip - please read information above Thursday 19th March am - Athlete in school - details above Friday 20th March - Red Nose Day Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March - Parent consultation evenings - bookings are now available - see details above Wednesday 25th March - Yr 4 - 6 Cross Country event Thursday 26th March - Y5/6 London trip Friday 27th March - Easter Service and bonnet parade Friday 27th March - Last Day of term Monday 13th April - start of summer term Wednesday 22nd April - KS1 Colchester Castle trip - see email and letter sent on Wednesday Monday 4th May - Bank Holiday Monday 11th - Thursday 1th May - Year 6 SATs week Monday 25th - Friday 29th May - Half-Term |
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Learners of the week " Work Hard " Wolves: Archie and Louie Hedgehogs: Olivia and Raf Adders: Ellie and Erin The School Value this term is "forgiveness' See the link to Forgiveness for ideas you could discuss at home:
Well done to Harrison, Olivia and Oliver for showing this value this week
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Reading Giants This is our weekly Reading Challenge!
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