Bentley Weekly Update 30.1.2026
Important Information to ShareUniform order
We will be placing a uniform order before half term. Please see the order form attached. Please complete the form and send in to the office at the same time as payment. Payment can be made on spider, or by cash or cheque in a named envelope. Orders to be in by Monday 9th February please.
Year 4 - 6 Federation Cross Country event
Further to the email sent yesterday, please can participants take some time to practise distance running at home and bring in old PE kit to school to practice in school. For information, Year 4 run 1,500m and years 5 and 6 run 2,200m.)
PTA dates for the diary
We are having a non uniform day on Friday 13th February - wear what you love 🩷 The children can come to school wearing the clothes they love the most in exchange for a £1.
Save the date for this years Mothers Day afternoon tea 🫖☕️🧁 Friday 13th March - more information to follow
Medication in school
As per the medical policy, office staff are able to administer paracetamol to children in school for mild complaints to enable them to stay in school. However, please can we ask that if parents are aware that their child is not feeling 100%, that you administer the medication before school and advise office staff on the gate or via email that they have had a dose at home. If you feel that they may need more during the day, please send in calpol/paracetamol to use in school where you will need to complete a form please. The medication will be returned to you once they are feeling better, or if known long term complaints, at the end of each term.
Online Safety
All classes will be marking safer internet day on 10th February to continue their learning in online safety. This year's focus is
‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’. You may want to check out this free webinar to find out more.
Recent concerns have a;lso been raised about access through 'virtual private networks' (VPNs) - apps/programs that people can use to make themselves more private online. With the age restrictions introduced by the Online Safety Act 2023, the number of people using a VPN has increased dramatically. Read this factsheet to find out what a VPN is, how to spot if your child is using one, and what you can be doing at home to support your child.
A new guide and activity pack has been released by the Children's Commisioner. Find it here.
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!!!! Reminders of the Exciting events coming up...
9th February - tractor visit
A local farmer will be bring his tractor to Copdock so the children can find out more about food and farming. As KS1 children from both schools will be at Copdock on this day, they will have the opportunity to sit in the tractor and find out all about how it is used.
11th February - children across the federation will be engaging in a World Religion Day, exploring artefacts, virtual tours and belief systems. Copdock KS1 children will spend the day at Bentley with Wolves class and as we have 36 children we are asking parents to drop off at Bentley School for 9am on this day as well as collect if possible.
Adders and Hedgehogs will spend the day at Copdock and will be transported there and back in the school minibuses.
25th February - Bentley visit to Ipswich Minster
Our next group of children will be exploring volunteering at th Top Up Shop. Parents will be contacted directly soon.
27th February - Forest School info session for Bentley Parents 2pm
Miss Cross invites parents in to find our more about Forest School and explore whittling and tool use. This will be before shared learning which begins at 2.30/2.45pm. Please let the office if you would like to attend.
16th March - Livestock project
We are so excited to be welcoming a ewe and her lambs to Copdock for this week. Miss Zych, Kitten's teacher, will be trained in how to handle and look after the lambs carefully, enabling the children to experience first hand how to take care of the sheep during their stay. Children from all classes across both schools will be visiting the sheep durting the week. More info to follow!!
Adders PGL trip in October 2026 (for current Yr 4 & 5)
A reminder that payments can be paid monthly and the next payment can be paid this month.
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. .
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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: stereotype and symbol Hedgehogs: conductor and insulator Adders: surreal and figurative |
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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 Forest School
Fridays 2.45pm - Family sharing assembly - please see Assembly rota for children sharing this term.
Tuesday 3rd February - Adders U11 Basketball at Inspire (attendees have been advised, children to arrive at 8.25am please)
Monday 9th February - tractor visit for KS1 children
Monday 9th February - deadline for uniform orders
Wednesday 11th February - Federation World Religion Day - see weekly news for details.
Friday 13th Feb - PTA non-uniform day
Monday 16th to Friday 20th February - Half-Term
Wednesday 25th February - Bentley visit to Ipswich Minster (children involved to be advised)
Friday 27th February - Forest School info session for Bentley Parents 2pm
Please let the office if you would like to attend.
Friday 13th March - PTA Mother's Day afternoon - booking required.
Week beginning 16th March - Livestock project
Wednesday 18th March - Y3/4 London trip - see email sent yesterday for details Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March - Parent consultation evenings - bookings will be available after half term. Wednesday 25th March - Yr 4 - 6 Cross Country event Thursday 26th March - Y5/6 London trip - see email sent yesterday for details Friday 27th March - Easter Service Friday 27th March - Last Day of term |
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Learners of the week "Push yourself" Wolves: Malakai and Tilly Hedgehogs: Adelaide and Luther Adders: Erin and Ellie The School Value this term is "courage' See the Link to Courage for ideas you could discuss at home: Well done to Archie, Leo and Bella for showing this value this week.
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Reading Giants This is our weekly Reading Challenge!
Hedgehogs and Adders
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