Copdock Weekly Update 18/09/2026
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Information to Share Induction feedback - it has been great to see our Reception children settle so well into school life and Miss Zych has enjoyed getting to know parents a little more. Please can all new families complete our induction feedback form to support us to review current processes and enhance our welcoming approach for families. If you have any questions about school life, please do contact the office or class teacher so we can support you.
Uniform Order - please see attached uniform order form. Please complete and return to the office, with your payment made on Spider by Friday 25th September.
Swimming - if your child swims on a Monday please ensure they bring their swimwear, towel, hat and goggles into school in a bag.
Ipswich Minster Volunteering - we will begin our volunteering once again next week with some of Foxes children offering their time and smile to make a difference in our community. Any donations sent into school will be taken with us on Wednesday. Thank you as always for your support.
Macmillan Coffee and Cake - Friday 25th September from 2.15pm. Children from each class will be entertaining from 2.30pm with songs, poems and greetings. Donations of cakes, small and large, will be welcome to support this event. Please bring in on Thursday 24th after school or first thing Friday morning. ENTRY fee £2.50 adults, £1 children (younger siblings) All school children will receive a cake following their performances - 50p donation.
All payment on spider where possible, this will be available to pay from early next week, but money on the door is fine too. Spread the word!
Midday Supervisor - Bentley School is looking for a casual Midday Supervisor to support lunchtime activities, 12-1pm. If you are interested and would like to know more please contact the school office 01473 310253
Harvest Service - Tuesday 6th October, 2.40pm at St Peters Church, parking is available at Copdock Hall. All parents will need to collect from the church at 3.15pm. Please let us know if your child is at ASC as they will be brought back on the bus. Donations of packets and tins welcome on the day. All collections from school and church will support Ipswich Minster top Up shop.
PTA News - please find attached some Save the Dates for events from the PTA, as well as the details for their AGM.
The PTA is currently short of willing members and helpers, if any parents would like to join the PTA, who do an amazing job fundraising for the school, please contact the PTA on [email protected]
or join the AGM on 8th October - they would love to see you, and would appreciate your support.
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!!!! Please keep up to date with payments - whether it's dinner money or PGL. 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. DON'T FORGET: Copdock 100 Club - 100 Club - a reminder If you would like to take part, complete the online form with this link Copdock 100 Club 2026-27 – Fill in form or send a printed copy back to school. Deadline for entry is 25th September. This year our focus is on 'Ambition and Challenge'. Any funds raised will go towards enterprise activities and learning about money, both spending and saving!
As always, we are extremely grateful for the support provided by our community; we could not achieve the amazing things we do without you.
 Safeguarding and Acceptable Use Agreements (AUA) - our policies have now been updated for 2026-27 and are available on the school website. Children have discussed the AUA with their teachers this week to support positive online safety. A reminder that we need parents to read and agree the children's AUA and the agreement for parents via Arbor. Together we can support safe and positive use of technology. Please update this by Friday 18th September.
Arbor Data - please check and update by Monday 21st September - a reminder that ALL parents need check their data on Arbor & ensure everything is up to date and correct. Please double-check permissions have been completed, along with medical and allergy information. Historically a hard copy of your data & your child's would have been sent home for checking - Arbor enables this to be a live record, but it does need checking at the start of each school year and updating for changes throughout the year. Please note you only have access to yours & your child's data - not partners, therefore everybody needs to check their own information. This data informs our critical incident plan and is imperative we have all the correct information.
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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: Home & Family Squirrels: Bristles & Handle Woodpeckers: Palaeo & Meso Foxes: Soluble & Solution
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 Yr 4, 5 & 6 Football ASC Tuesday - 2:40-3:10pm Foundation Stay & Play Friday - 2:45-3:15pm Sharing Assemblies COMING UP: 25/09- Macmillan afternoon 06/10- Harvest service at Copdock Church-(see above) 08/10 - U11 Boys Football tournament (Details to follow) 19-21/10- Foxes at PGL 22/10-U11 Girls Football tournament (Details to follow) 23/10- Non pupil day 26-30/10- Half term 06/11- School photos |
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Learners of the Week
Learning Behaviour: Tuning In Kittens: Joshua & Isaac Squirrels: Millie & Tahlia Woodpeckers: Joshua & Isabella Foxes: Darcie & Aiyana |
Reading Giants
This week's reading giants are:
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