Monday 7th April 2014

Hello everybody and welcome to a busy week at Copthorne. Our boys and girls continue to work really hard and we are extremely proud of their positive attitude. I am sure that you are looking forward to the Easter holidays during which the children will be able to have a well-earned rest and, hopefully, enjoy the sunshine.  School will close on Friday 11th April at 3pm and re-open at the usual time on Monday 28th April.

Chick Update

I am delighted to tell you that the eggs we had delivered last Monday have now hatched! We now have 9 chickens in school that we are looking after.  The children have been really excited about our visitors and have been watching the chicks in the brooder box as they eat and sleep.  We will keep the chicks until next Wednesday and then they will be taken to a small holding where they will live a lovely free-range life. We will be kept regularly updated on their progress.

Football Tournament Success

I am pleased to announce that our fantastic football team have gained a place in the Exceed cup final against Horton Grange Primary School.  They were victorious against Farnham – beating them 1-0 on Wednesday. They will now play against Horton Grange on Wednesday 25th June.  Congratulations to the team for playing superbly – the school is so proud of you all.

This week at Copthorne

Copthorne’s Got Talent

On Wednesday and Thursday the second round of  Copthorne’s Got Talent will be held.   Three acts from each year group will perform for the judges to gain a place in the semi-final.  I would like to thank all the pupils that have taken part in the competition and to the staff that have given up their lunch times to help organise the competition.

Schools Prom

On Thursday 10th April, 16 of our Key Stage 2 children will be representing Copthorne at an annual school prom to be held at St George’s Hall in Bradford.  Along with children from other primary schools in the district our children will be rehearsing throughout the day at the venue and then performing in the evening to  a large audience which includes school staff, family and friends.  The children have spent a lot of time rehearsing for this performance and they are a delight to listen to.  I hope that as many of their family and friends will be able to support them and watch this wonderful performance. I am certainly looking forward to it.If you would like more information on how to purchase tickets for the prom please contact St Georges Hall on 01274 432000.

Year 2 Easter Assembly

On Thursday 10th April, Year 2 will perform their Easter assembly.  There will be two performances, one at 9.15am and the other at 2.15pm.  We would like to welcome as many parents, carers and their families as possible to either of the performances but ask that you are seated by these times so as not to disrupt the performances.  I am looking forward to seeing the culmination of our Year 2 childrens’ hard work.

Egg Decorating Competition

This week we are holding an egg decorating competition in school.  The competition costs 50p to enter and entries need to be in school by 8.40am on Friday 11th April.  There will be a prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each year group and the winners will be announced before we break up  for the holidays on Friday afternoon. Each entry needs to be as creative as possible. In past years we have had some amazing entries. and I’m sure that this year will be no exception.  Happy decorating!

Forest Schools

The remaining half of the pupils from 4 Poplar will begin Forest Schools activities on Friday.  I know that the children will have a great time learning about the outdoor environment and how we should care for it.  Have a wonderful time everyone!

I hope you have a wonderful time with your families over the Easter period and I look forward to seeing the children back at school on the 28th April at the usual opening time. Year 6 -Remenber to keep working on Mathletics and practising the other activities your teachers have given you as well as getting some rest.

Mrs Shepherd