Copdock Weekly Update 06/11/2026
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Information to Share Children in Need - Children in Need is on Friday November 13th, this year schools are being invited to 'run with Pudsey'. We will be trying to run a marathon collectively in school over the two weeks after half term to raise money for Children in Need. Please can you sign your child up over half term so that they can take part and we can raise some money for this cause. Please see the Pudsey Link to sign up. The school code is 9132.
Poppy Appeal - Poppy items are available to purchase at breaktime. Please see picture attached for prices ranging from 20p to £2.
School Council Recycling Assembly - the school council would like to invite parents in next Friday, 13th November at 2:30pm to share with you what they have learnt recently from the Recycling Workshops we have had in school, as well as their trip to the Recycling Centre. This will take place in the school hall before the family assembly.
School Admissions- September 2027- Admissions at Suffolk County Council are trying to reach all parents/carers of pre-school children who were born between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023. If you know of any parents this relates to please ensure that they make an application for a full-time school place for their child for the 2027/2028 school year by the closing date of Friday 15 January 2027. See attached poster.
PTA Hot Chocolate Friday's - the PTA will be selling Hot Chocolates and sweet treats each Friday after school from now until Christmas. Please see the attached poster for information.
Library Days - the school Library will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtimes for children to borrow books to enjoy reading at home. Please ensure books are looked after and returned when they have been read.
Christmas Dinner - our school Chrisrmas dinner will take place on Thursday 17th December, menu attached. Please complete the survey on Spider for your child by Wednesday 11th November. Please also complete if your child will be having home packed lunch.
🎄 Christmas Movie Nights! 🍿 - The PTA are excited to be hosting two festive Christmas Movie Nights on Friday 27th November, with separate screenings for KS1 and KS2! The films have been chosen by the children through School council. Please see the attached posters for further information. Contact Charlotte, Amy or your class rep to book and notify of any dietary requirements. We can’t wait for a little festive movie magic! ❤️🎅🏼 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 information and also our Local Clubs and Events 2026-27 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!!!! Parent Consultations
We have parent consultations planned for 11th and 12th November. The bookings for these are now live on Arbor.
Please keep up to date with payments. Thank you. Please ensure your child has a named coat or waterproof in school for break times - we do like to get outside even if it's a bit drizzly. Earrings must be removed for PE lessons. Please check the uniform policy to ensure the correct earrings are being worn. Please ensure anything brought into school is labelled. Look out for lost property on the lunchbox trolley each evening. East Anglian Daily Times - Lego Education Token Collect Competition - tokens will be in EADT newspapers between 28th Sep-30th Nov 2026 for a chance to win £1000 of Lego Education for our federation. Please spread the word to family and friends to collect tokens and hand into school. Thank you. |
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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! Kittens: No Squirrels: Words Woodpeckers: This Foxes: Week
Our Value this half term is 'Generosity' If you would like to explore this theme at home, see our family leaflet here. |
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WEEKLY Monday - Swimming Monday - Forest Schools Monday - 3:15-4:15pm KS1 Multiskills ASC Tuesday - 2:40-3:10pm Foundation Stay & Play Friday - 2:45-3:15pm Sharing Assemblies COMING UP: 09/11 - Year 2 Football Festival at Inspire 18/11 - Foxes at Sing Up 19/11 - Foxes Cinema Trip 24/11 & 25/11 - Open Events for 27/28 Starters 26/11 - Christmas Decoration Making 2pm (further details to follow) 27/11 - Advent Tree Service |
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Learners of the Week
Learning behaviour: Enjoy your Learning Certificates to be awarded at next week's sharing assembly Kittens: Henry & Miyah Squirrels: Willow & AJ Woodpeckers: Otis & Evelyn Foxes: Bella & Emily |
Reading Giants
This week's reading giants are:
Years 4 & 6 |
