Bentley Weekly Update 27.3.2026
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The children all had a wonderful day out on Thursday in London. I am sure you have all seen the photos on the Group Conversation page. Please also see a reflection from the Governors below.
Cross Country
Well done to all the children who took part in Cross Country on Wednesday - they did really well in windy conditions.
Change to menus
The lunch menus will change after Easter. Please see the new menus attached which will start on a week one and run until October half term.
ASC after Easter - KS2
The Monday After School club at Copdock will be for KS2 this half term concentrating on football. A survey has been sent to children who are participating in the next tournament to enable them to have some time to practice together.
Collection is at 4.15pm from Copdock.
KS2 Cricket and Padel after Easter
As part of our PE next term, all KS2 children will be taking part in cricket and padel at Copdock cricket club. They will be transported to the cricket club each Wednesday afternoon in the school minibus and will return before the end of the school day. KS2 children will need to wear PE kit on a Wednesday.
Hedgehogs also need to wear PE kit on a Monday, and Adders also on a Thursday
PGL Payments
For those that are paying for PGL in instalments, please be reminded that the next installment is now due please.
Medication in school
All medication will sent home this afternoon, Please check dates etc and sent back in to school, if required, after the Easter break. A reminder that any new medication will need a permission form to be completed, and please also complete the medical section in Arbor if it is an ongoing condition.
Governor Reflection - Bentley and Copdock Years 3 / 4 London Visit - March 2026 Gemma Mark and I were invited as governors, to join the pupils for this London visit. It is a great opportunity for us to spend time with the pupils outside of their school environment. The trip was meticulously planned. Miss Cross had travelled to London, in her own time, on a weekend to walk the route, taking photos, which were shared with the adults in their Risk Assessments. Each adult was allocated a small group of children. It was a very early start and we had a friendly coach driver, who played videos from children’s tv, much to the pupils’ delight. The driver set us down in Jubilee Gardens, from where we had a very short walk to the London Eye for our first activity, the Thames sight-seeing boat trip. This was both exciting and challenging as for some children, this was their first time on a boat. We sat downstairs at the front of the boat and travelled past the Houses of Parliament, then turned and went as far as the HMS Belfast and then back again, with the crew highlighting points of interest long the route. On our return we walked the short distance back to the gardens, where we ate our packed lunches. We then walked back to the London Eye for our second activity. The children were divided into two groups and each had its own pod. This was another challenge overcome for those concerned about heights. Adults distributed sheets with the landmarks to look for at each point of the compass and the children eagerly went about the task. Cricket Club Session
Please see attached a flyer for a free cricket session after Easter
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.
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!!!! 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.
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! No words this week Wolves: Hedgehogs: 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 - KS2 Football After School club at Copdock - pick up for children who have signed up, at 4.15pm from Copdock school.
Wednesday afternoons - KS2 Cricket and Padel at Copdock
Fridays 2.45pm - Family sharing assembly - please see Family Assembly Spring/Summer for children sharing this term.
Monday 13th April - start of summer term Wednesday 22nd April - KS1 Colchester Castle trip - see email and letter sent Monday 4th May - Bank Holiday Monday 11th - Thursday 14th May - Year 6 SATs week Monday 25th - Friday 29th May - Half-Term |
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Learners of the week " Keep trying - Don't give up " Wolves: Archie and Elodie Hedgehogs: Isabella M and Leo Adders: Cordy and Philippa The School Value this term is "forgiveness' See the link to Forgiveness for ideas you could discuss at home:
Well done to Malakai, Safire and Erin for showing this value this week
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Reading Giants This is our weekly Reading Challenge!
Hedgehogs and Adders |
