Bentley Weekly Update 6.3.2026
Important Information to SharePGL Payments
For those that are paying for PGL in instalments, please be reminded that the next installment is now due please.
World Book Day Wooden Spoons
It was so lovely to see all the amazing wooden spoon characters created by the children for World Book Day yesterday. There are photos on the spider app. Judging was done by some visiting Governors and they found it extremely difficult to pick winners, but they are:
Wolves Class: Dawson
Hedgehogs Class: Raffi
Adders: Mario and Ben
All entries have been awarded a Brain Sticker and the winners have won a book.
Livestock Project
We are excited to be welcoming our sheep to Copdock school on Monday 16th March. All children will have a chance to see them during the week. There will be strict hygiene procedures in place with hand washing before and after interacting with them. If anyone feels they would prefer their child not having direct contact with the sheep please let the office know.
The Big Plastic Count
School/Eco Council have delivered an assembly about The Big Plastic Count. The Big Plastic Count is the UK’s biggest investigation into household plastic waste.
From 9-15th March, thousands of people, schools and communities will be counting the plastic packaging they throw away. By counting every piece of plastic packaging you throw away in a week, you'll help pressure the government and companies to reduce plastic waste and create a better future for young people. Your child will be sent home with a count sheet to record how much plastic is thrown away at home during the course of the week. Once your household has completed the investigation, your child can record your results at home via our unique class links. Please join School/Eco Council to create a fairer future for young people - thank you!
More info can be found on the attached newsletter
PTA Mother's Day afternoon tea
The PTA is pleased to be running our Mother’s Day afternoon tea again this year, on Friday 13th March.
All special ladies are invited to join us at school for afternoon tea , your child / children will join you 🧁🍰🫖☕️ Must pre book £5 which includes a hot drink & selection of yummy cakes , children are free and get a drink & cake too. Please make payment either cash in named envelope or BACs Ref MD & child name Bentley school PTA Sort code 30-99-50 Account number 65910268 Two time slots - 2:30 to 2:55 or 3:05 to 3:30 To book please comment on Facebook post or email [email protected] please say how many children you have at school so it’s easier to work out numbers for each time slot. There is a limited amount of space in the school hall so younger siblings are more than welcome too but must be on laps and due to limited space in hall no pushchairs please. 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!!!! Red Nose Day - Athlete (ActivKids)
A reminder that we have an athlete visiting both schools on the morning of Thursday 19th March. They will lead an assembly on staying healthy and active and explain what it takes to be successful in sport alongside their personal experiences. The children will then complete a sponsored circuit activity led by the athlete. This will tie in with the Red Nose Day fund raising and we sent home sponsor forms, with information on Monday.Completed sponsor forms and money raised should be brought in by 13th March please Thank you for your support!
Parent Consultations 24th and 25th March
The parent consulation bookings are open for you to book your slot. There are two evenings; Tuesday is 5 -7pm and Wednesday is 3.30 - 5.30pm. Please note that Mrs Robinson is just offering the Tuesday but she is starting earlier than the 5pm. Mrs North is just offering Wednesday but is offering a longer time from 3.30 - 6.00pm.
Slots are for 10 minutes and we ask that you keep to your allotted time please. If you cannot make these days, or feel that you need longer than the 10 minutes allocated, please contact the office.
Easter Parade Friday 27th March
We will be holding our annual Easter parade on the last day of term, 27th March at 8.45am at the Church. We can't wait to see the children's beautiful 'bonnets', all shapes and sizes welcome!
We are looking for a couple of parents to support our Easter service so.please let the office know if you would like to take part.
KS2 London visits
As you are aware your KS2 child will be visiting London next month. The risk assessment has been finalised for this visit and a short video explaining the day is now available on your child's google classroom account. The children should know how to sign in and access this but any queries please let us know.
Year 4 - 6 Federation Cross Country event
A reminder to send children in with some old clothes to change in to after half term on a Wednesday 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.)
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.
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!!
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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: treaty and revolt Hedgehogs: voluntary and involuntary Adders: clone and annulment |
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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 PE / Forest School
Fridays - Easter Craft club, 8am for children who have signed up
Fridays 2.45pm - Family sharing assembly - please see Assembly rota for children sharing this term.
Tuesday 10th March - worship group
Friday 13th March - PTA Mother's Day afternoon - booking details above (no family assembly)
Friday 13th March - sponsorship forms and money due in for Red Nose day athlete visit
Week beginning 16th March - Livestock project
Wednesday 18th March - Y3/4 London trip Thursday 19th March am - Athlete in school - details above Friday 20th March - Red Nose Day Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th March - Parent consultation evenings - bookings are now available - see details above Wednesday 25th March - Yr 4 - 6 Cross Country event Thursday 26th March - Y5/6 London trip Friday 27th March - Easter Service and bonnet parade Friday 27th March - Last Day of term |
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Learners of the week " Tune in and concentrate " Wolves: Malakai and Elodie Hedgehogs: Safire and Olivia Adders: Tom and Ben The School Value this term is "forgiveness' See the link to Forgiveness for ideas you could discuss at home:
Well done to Isabella B, Jenson and Philippa for showing this value this week
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Reading Giants This is our weekly Reading Challenge!
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