Bentley Weekly Update 6.2.2026
Important Information to ShareYr 3/4 and Yr 5/6 London Trips
There is an important survey on spider to complete please. The deadline is Monday 9th February at 4pm Thank you
Change to menu Friday 13th February
Please note that there is a slight change to the menu next Friday - pudding will be a selection of home made cakes and cookies - please see menu attached. The main meals will be the same i.e chicken or vegetable nuggets/jacket potato or sandwich.
Adders PE Day after half -term
Please note that after half term, Adders' PE days will change to WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY. Uniform to be worn on a Tuesday.
Shared Learning in classes - Friday 27th February Parents are invited in for shared learning. Please come in at 2.45pm if you have 1 child, 2.30pm if you have more than 1 child. You will be asked to sign in and then join your child to look at their learnng in the classroom. Please can we ask that siblings do not attend where possible due to space. Thank you Please shut the gate Please can we ask that if you come to reception by the side or front gate that you shut it afterwards please, for the safety of the children. thank you Monday After School Sports Club at Copdock This will be continuing for KS1 children next half term on a Monday after school. Please look out for the survey that will be published next week to enable your child to continue or join. World Book Day Thursday 5th March 2026
This year, to celebrate World Book Day, we are asking children to turn a wooden spoon into their favourite book character. See examples below:
 Wooden spoons can be bought really cheaply from supermarkets and there are lots of ideas on the internet. All decorated spoons need to be brought into school by Wednesday 4th March. Every child who takes part will receive a small prize and there will be a winner from each class. Therefore, we will not be dressing up this year.
In addition to the competition, our revamped library will be officially opened by one of our governors and children will have the opportunity to borrow the new books providing parents have completed the consent form in Arbor. Unfortunately, any children who do not have consent will not be able to borrow any books. Please make sure that this has been completed as soon as possible. There are currently 20 children who have not had consents to borrow books.
Your child will also be given a book token which they can exchange for a special WBD book or get £1 off another book.
We hope you all have fun decorating your wooden spoons and look forward to seeing your creations.
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!!!! Uniform order
Please complete the form and send in to the office by midday on Monday. Payment can be made on spider, or by cash or cheque in a named envelope. Don't forget to send the order in as well as paying.
Year 4 - 6 Federation Cross Country event
A reminder to send children in with some old clothes to change in to so that they can practice runs in school and please take some time to practise distance running at home. For information, Year 4 run 1,500m and years 5 and 6 run 2,200m.)
PTA dates for the diary
Reminder of 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.
Reminders of the exciting events coming up next week
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.
Adders and Hedgehogs will spend the day at Copdock and will be transported there and back in the school minibuses.
Events after half term
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. Children from all classes across both schools will be visiting the sheep during 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 was due in January.
School Library - please see above - this is really important so that children can borrow books from the new Library after halt-term
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: observe and sketch Hedgehogs: contour line and focal point Adders: portraiture and proportion |
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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.
Monday 9th February - Tractor visit for KS1 children
Monday 9th February - Deadline for uniform orders
Tuesday 10th February - Worship Group
Wednesday 11th February - Federation World Religion Day
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 have been advised)
Friday 27th February - Forest School info session for Bentley Parents 2pm before shared learning.
Please let the office if you would like to attend.
Friday 27th February - shared learning in classes - 2.45pm if you have 1 child,
2.30pm -if you have more than 1 child. Thursday 6th March - World Book Day
Friday 13th March - PTA Mother's Day afternoon - booking will be required.
Week beginning 16th March - Livestock project
Wednesday 18th March - Y3/4 London trip 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 Friday 27th March - Easter Service Friday 27th March - Last Day of term |
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Learners of the week "Don't give up" Wolves: Isabella B and Luka Hedgehogs: Amy and Raf Adders: Emily and Oliver The School Value this term is "courage' See the Link to Courage for ideas you could discuss at home: Well done to Emilia, Jenson and Ellie 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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