Daily Archives: September 5, 2014

Welcome back! I would like to wish you all a warm welcome back to Copthorne and hope that you had a lovely summer and a wonderful Eid.  It was lovely to see everybody smiling and happy to be back at school. A big thank you to all our parents, carers and families for making sure that the children arrived on time and looked so smart in their uniforms and were ready to begin learning straightaway.

New Staff       

We have welcomed several new members of staff  to Copthorne this term. We hope that they enjoy working with us and I am sure that they will continue to move Copthorne forward. The new members of staff are:

Miss Chambers – Teacher for 2R

Miss Austin – Teacher for 3 Alder

Miss McMillan -Teacher for 4 Poplar

Mr Seedat – Teacher for 4 Beech

Mrs Lawlor – ICT Technician

Miss Meyers – Schools Direct Participant

Swimming Classes

On Thursday of this week (11th September)the boys in Year 5 will be starting their swimming lessons. Learning to swim is a requirement of the National Curriculum and an essential skill that children need in order to help them stay safe around water. The lessons will take place on Thursday afternoons at Rhodesway pool. The children will travel to and from their swimming lessons in the school mini buses and will be accompanied by Copthorne staff.

Meetings For Parents

We will be holding our regular Key Stage meetings for parents over the next week.  These meetings give you the opportunity to hear about some of the things your child will be learning and to find out about the arrangements and expectations as regards work, homework and behaviour for that particular Key Stage.  We look forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the meetings which will take place at the following times:

Years 5 & 6                 Wednesday 10th September at 9am and 2.30pm

Years 3 & 4                 Thursday 11th September at 9am and 2.30pm 

Reception                   Thursday 11th September at 9am and 2.15pm 

Years 1 & 2                 Friday 12th September at 9am and 2.30pm

 

School Dinners

I am sure your child will have told you about our new lunchtime arrangements which are now in place. The children seem to be enjoying their food and are thrilled by the fact that they have a choice of delicious meals.  I would just like to remind you that the cost of school meals has now increased to £7.75 each week which should be paid every Monday. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 do not need to bring duinner money as they are all entitled to a free school dinner under the Universal Free School Meals scheme.

Appointments with Mrs Shepherd

As you know at Copthorne we are always delighted to chat to parents and carers to listen to your views and suggestions. If you wish to meet with me, I will be available at the following dates and times:    

Tuesday 9^th September                          11am – 12pm

Monday 22^nd September                       1.30pm – 3pm

Tuesday 23^rd September                       9am – 10am

Tuesday 30^th September                       10.30am – 12pm

Wednesday 1^st October                         2pm – 3pm

Monday 6^th October                               2pm – 3pm

Tuesday 14^th October                             9am – 10.30am and 2pm – 3pm

Wednesday 22^nd October                     10am – 12pm

Thursday 23^rd October                           9am – 10am

To make an appointment, please contact the school office who will be happy to make one for you.

Dates for your Diary

Year 6 Hawkshead Residential  Trip – Wednesday 24^th to Friday 26^th September 2014

McMillan Coffee Morning  – Friday 26^th September 2014

Parents’ Evening – Thursday 23^rd October 2014 – 3-6pm

Eid – School will be closed on 6^th October for an Eid holiday

Once again thank you for all your support and I look forward to the coming year which promises to be a busy and exciting one.  Have a lovely week everybody.

Mrs Shepherd