Bentley Weekly Update 24.10.2025
Important Information to ShareActivity Week
Adders children had a great time during activity week, exploring a range of skills and activities and trying lots of new and exciting things. During their reflections, they shared how amazing the kayaking was and they were extremely lucky with the weather too! The walk from Copdock to Bentley was also very enjoyable and a contrast to the more active activities in a busy week. Huge thanks to all staff involved in the week, especially Mrs Saunders and our admin team who coordinated everything. It was lovely to have Adders and Foxes together all week and to see friendships becoming more established across the two schools.
Remembrance and poppy sales
Head pupils and school council will be selling poppies on our return to school along with the usual items (snap bands, reflectors, pencils etc). If you would like your child to purchase something in support of the Royal British Legion, please send them in with their contributions. Recommend donations for poppies is 20p but the other items range from 50p to £2. Parents are also welcome to come in to school at the end of the day to purchase items, there is a QR code on the tin to allow for donation by card.
Our annual service of remembrance will also take place on Tuesday 11th November at the memorial in the village, commencing just before 11am. Older children will lead the service with Rev Mehen and all are welcome to join us.
New Menu after half term
The new menu starts after half term on a week one. Please see menus attached for you to share with your child so they know what they want to order. The menus are also on our website here .
Attendance
You will receive today by email your child's attendance information for this half term. This is just an over view for your information.
Online safety update
We have been made aware that children in Suffolk have been engaging in dangerous play / challenges (see attached). Whilst this has not been seen in our school, please be aware and discuss with your child if you feel it is appropriate to do so. Please see information attached.
Children in Need-Friday 14th November
This year, we would like to do something slightly different in support of our local food bank. Linked to the 2025 theme, 'challenge yourself', we are inviting families to donate a box of cereal, instead of a monetary donation. We will be creating a domino effect on the playground, demonstrating to children that each act of kindness has a knock on effect to others around us. The cereal will then be donated to the local food banks to support local children and families in need. The date for this will be Friday 14th November. Children are excited about this already and we have agreed that more than one box of cereal is welcome.
Shared learning
Parents are invited to join their children on Friday 7th November so they can share learning from the term so far. This is an opportunity for you to celebrate successes with your child and identify how you can work together to help them consolidate and apply new skills in the coming weeks. If you have one child please come in at 2.45pm,if you have more than one child, please can you come in at 2.30pm to allow time to see all the work. Please can we ask that you vacate the table as soon as you have seen your child's work so we can fit everyone in. Following shared learning, we will be holding parent consultations the following week, where class teachers will share next steps in learning.
Parent Consultation Evenings
These are on Wednesday 12th November 3.30 - 5.30pm, and Thursday 13th November 5.00 - 7.00pm. The booking system will be live after half term. If you are unable to make an appointment on either day, please contact the office. Please note Mrs North is only able to do Wednesday. If you are unable to do that day, please contact the office.
School Photos - Thursday 6th November
Photos are for individual children and school siblings - please ensure the children are in full uniform and bring their smiley faces - Adders parents -please note there will not be PE on Thursday as we need them in uniform. PE will be on Monday and Tuesday for that week only.
ASC Sports Club
This term we are running a Dodgeball afterschool club at Copdock for Yr 3/4 children, any children interested will be taken over to Copdock by school minibus and parents will need to collect from Copdock school at 4.15pm - If you wish your child to attend please complete the survey on Spider, this will be free of charge and on a first come first served basis.
PTA 👻Halloween Disco👻
🎃Friday 7th November 🎃In the school hall 🎃3:15 to 4:30 🎃£4.50 per child 👻Open to all school children 👻 Bring into school your scariest Halloween costume to change into for the disco. For more information check out the poster Please pre book either via Facebook or email [email protected]. Payment either cash in named envelop or Bacs Ref - HD - name Bentley school pta 30-99-55 65910268 Bentley children are also welcome at the Copdock Halloween Disco on Monday 3rd November, see flyer attached for details. Payment on day in cash or bank transfer beforehand, places MUST be booked by Friday 24th October by emailing Copdock PTA (bank transfer information will be provided) [email protected]
Applications for High School
A reminder from School Admissions that Year 6 parents need to apply for a secondary school place by the closing date of Friday 31 October 2025. Please contact them if you have any issues with this.
Arbor
Please ensure that any changes to your details, or your child's medical details are regularly updated on Arbor.
Important roadworks information-A14 westbound between junctions 51 and 50 – maintenance work - eight weeks from Monday 27 October 2025. Work is between 8pm and 6am, weeknights only, weather permitting. Please check the attachments for some information and our Local events and clubs 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!!!! Naming uniform
Please can we remind you to name all clothing , including PE kit and lunch boxes, water bottles. We can easily reunite items if they are named
School Library
Please remember to complete the Library agreement consent on Arbor after you have reviewed the short agreement accessed on our website Library Agreement. .
Amen shoe Boxes Appeal
Thank you to everyone who brought in a shoe box this week or items to make a box in school. If you still have one at home or want to send anything in, please send in on Monday morning after half term.
Christmas Clubs
Friday morning craft club starts on Friday 14th November.
Success and Confidence
Don't forget to send in photos of your child taking part in clubs and activities outside of school for our board.
Lost Property Box
There is a growing number of lost items (Un-named) in our lost property box - please pop in to the office after school to check the box, it will also be left in the hall each Friday for family assembly - please take a look! Anything still left in the first week after half term will be given to the PTA for their 2nd hand stall or given to charity.
Coats
Please can you send in a waterproof coat each day with your child. We do try to get children outside at playtime and lunchtime even if it is drizzling so a waterproof coat is necessary (a fleece will not keep them dry). Please ensure all clothing is named so lost property can be reunited with their owner. Art tokens Tokens will be printed in the Ipswich star and East Anglian Daily Times from 29th September and running until the 6th December. Simply cut out the tokens and drop them into the office for the school to have a chance of winning some art supplies. There will be bonus tokens during the week of 27th October. Lunch and Morning Club payments - Please ensure that all payments are paid weekly as taken. thank you for your support.
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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! No words this week Wolves Hedgehogs: Adders: |
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Mondays Swimming Yr 3 & 4
Mondays - Forest school at Copdock
Mondays - After School Dodgeball club (at Copdock) for Yr 3/4 children who have signed up
Friday 24th October PD Day
27th to 31st October - Half Term Friday 31st October - closing date for secondary school applications. After Half term events coming up Thursday 6th November - school photos (individual & siblings) Friday 7th November - 2.45pm - Shared Learning (replaces family assembly) Friday 7th November - After School - PTA Halloween Disco Tuesday 11th November -Remembrance Service at the memorial Friday mornings from 14th November - Christmas Craft Club for children who have signed up. Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th - Parents consultation evenings (bookings will be live after half term) Friday 28th November - Tree Service 9.30am Friday 5th December - 9am - Flu immunisations - see form sent out this week Wednesday 17th - possible Christmas performance - to be confirmed Thursday 18th December - Christmas dinner in school (menu will be sent next term) 19th December - Last Day of Term |
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Learners of the week No Learners this week Wolves: Hedgehogs: Adders:
The School Value this term is 'thankfulness' See the Link for ideas you could discuss at home:
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Reading Giants This is our weekly Reading Challenge! Last week was: Hedgehogs
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