Bentley Weekly Update 5.6.2026
Important Information to ShareFree School meals-New guidance May 2026
The Department for Education (DfE) have published updated FSM guidance to provide information on the changes which apply from September 2026. All households in receipt of Universal Credit will be entitled to receive FSM from the start of the 2026/2027 school year. Contact: [email protected]
Please see some guidance attached.
QuestionnaireThe Schools Commissioner, Rachel de Souza, would like to hear from children aged 0–18 from every background, in every part of the country so they can share their views about what it is like to be a child today. The questionnaire asks children about the things they enjoy, the challenges they face, the changes they want to see in their communities, and what they think a good childhood should look like now and in the future. Please chat with your child and help them to complete the survey here: http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfutureSports Day - Thursday 11th June
We are hoping that the weather stays fine for next Thursday. Please ensure children have plenty of drinks with them for the day. Don't forget their picnic lunch if you have not ordered a packed lunch for them. Please apply sun-cream and send them with a hat if the weather looks to be sunny. They will need to wear their coloured T-shirt with their PE kit for the day.
Cricket and Padel next week
There is no cricket and padel lesson next Wednesday, Hedgehogs children should come in unform that day please and Adders children also to wear uniform unless taking part in the cricket tournament.
Talent Fest - 23rd June
Remember to complete the survey on spider if you would like a ticket to this exciting event - if you do not complete the survey we will assume you are not able to attend.
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 as the weather is changeable at the moment. 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] Bikeability
A reminder to Year 5 & 6 parents to complete and return the Bikeability forms by Monday please.
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 the next installment is now due please.
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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: Germination and estuary Hedgehogs Shank and burr Adders: northings and eastings |
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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.
Friday 5th June - family sharing in class - parents are invited in to look at your child's work in the classroom - 2.45pm (2.30pm if you have more than one child). Friday 5th June and Tuesday 9th June - Practice sports day - children to wear PE kit please Wednesday 10th June - U11 cricket - please see email for details - parents to complete survey by Monday please Thursday 11th June - Sports Afternoon Tuesday 16th June - Adders to Crucial Crew - details to follow Thursday 18th June - drama performance in school by Ipswich School Friday 19th June - Year 4 Sleepover Tuesday 23rd June - Talent Show - please complete the survey regarding tickets by 9am on Monday. 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 (apologies for the incorrect date stated last week) Friday 17th July - last day of term |
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Learners of the week " Try new things - enjoy your learning " Wolves: Amelia and Tom Hedgehogs: Leo and Adelaide Adders: Bella and Ellie The School Value this term is " Respect" See the Link to Respect for ideas you could discuss at home:
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Reading Giants This is our weekly Reading Challenge
Last weeks winners were Hedgehogs
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