Monthly Archives: September 2015

Hello everyone and welcome to our blog.  I know that many of you will be getting ready to celebrate the special feast of Eid-Al-Adha.  School will be closed from Wednesday 23^rd    to Friday 25^th September inclusive.  These are the only dates during which children should be absent for Eid. We hope that you will enjoy this special time together.

Events for your diary

School Photographs for the whole school

On Monday 28^th September, the school photographer will be in school. The photographer will take individual portrait-style photos of each child.  If you wish, your children can also be photographed in groups with their brothers, sisters and family members.  If you would like to take advantage of this service, these photos will be taken from 3.00pm–4.30pm on the day.

I hope you all have a wonderful time with your family over the next few days and I look forward to seeing the children back to school at the usual time on Monday 28th September.

Have a lovely week.

Mrs Shepherd

Hello everyone and I hope you have had a lovely weekend.  I can’t believe how quickly the last 2 weeks and gone by.  Our children have settled to learning and its is great to see them working so hard in their new classes.

This week at Copthorne

Year 2 Parents’ Meeting

On Tuesday 15th September  Year 2 parents are invited to attend a short meeting to discuss the expectations of pupils as regards work, behaviour and homework. You will also be given advice about supporting your child’s learning at home and also the importance of reading at home.  The meeting will be held at 9.00am.  We look forward to seeing as many parents as possible.

Thackray Museum Visit

We have arranged to take children in Year 2 to the Thackray Museum in Leeds on Wednesday 16th September .  This visit has been arranged in order to support the work they are doing around the theme of  Florence Nightingale.  I am sure the children will have a fantastic day and learn a great deal.

Phonics Meeting for Reception Parents

On Thursday 17th September there will be a another chance for parents to attend a meeting to find out how they can support their child now that they have moved into  Reception class.  This meeting is for parents who could not attend the meeting that was held last week and it is very important that Reception parents attend.  It will be the last chance to receive a support pack for your child. 

Return of Forest Schools

This Friday, 18th September, we see the return of Forest Schools.  Pupils in 4 Beech will take part in the sessions every Friday for six weeks.  These sessions play a very important part in the childrens’ learning and form part of the Copthorne Curriculum.   This is always a popular trip with our children who will take part in activities to build their self-esteem and confidence in an outdoor environment. All learning during the day takes place outside where the children learn woodland craft and explore the woods. Through such activities the children also develop care and responsibility for our environment. I am sure they will have a fantastic time and I look forward to hearing all about their adventures on their return to school.

Dates for your Diary

School Closed for Eid: Wednesday 23rd September to Friday 25th September inclusive

School Photographs for all:  Monday 28th September

McMillan Coffee Morning: Friday 2nd October 

Wishing you a lovely week.

Mrs Shepherd

Hello everyone and I hope you had a wonderful holiday.  It was lovely to see all the children on Wednesday morning.  They were all so happy to be back and have settled to learning really quickly. 

I would also like to welcome the parents and children who are new to Copthorne.  I am sure that this will be the start of a great experience for you all. 

Uniform

Thank you so much for ensuring that the overwhelming majority of our children have arrived at school this week looking so smart and proud to represent Copthorne.  School jumpers, cardigans, ties, scarves and polo shirts are available to purchase from Mrs Nisar in school.  We also have a selection of excellent quality second-hand uniform to buy for as little as £2.

Eid-Al-Adha

I am delighted to inform you that we are now closing for 3 days for Eid.  This is a change to the previously published holiday dates.  School will be closed from Wednesday 23^rd – Friday 25^th September inclusive.  These are the only dates during which children should be absent for Eid.  We hope that you will enjoy this special time together. 

 Two Year Old Provision

Building work on our extension for two year olds is due to commence during the October half-term and we are very excited about this development.  As with previous building projects, we will do our utmost to ensure that no disruption is caused to our childrens’ learning.  I will keep you informed of progress on an on-going basis.

This week at Copthorne

Meeting for Year 6 Parents: Secondary School Application Process

Within the next week, Year 6 parents will receive an application pack to apply for their child’s secondary school. The deadline to make a decision for their preferred schools will be 31^st October 2015.  To help you make an informed choice about the best secondary school for your child, we have arranged a meeting for all our Year 6 parents. The meeting will give you the opportunity to learn more about the secondary school application process and about the local secondary schools and how they are performing. In addition , you will be given support on how to complete the secondary school application form. We feel this is a very important decision for your child and it is important for you to attend the meeting which will be held at 9:00am on Tuesday 8^th September 2015 in the school hall. The meeting will last about 40 minutes.

I hope you have a wonderful week.

Mrs Shepherd