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.
Appointm
ents 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 9th September 11am – 12pm
Monday 22nd September 1.30pm – 3pm
Tuesday 23rd September 9am – 10am
Tuesday 30th September 10.30am – 12pm
Wednesday 1st October 2pm – 3pm
Monday 6th October 2pm – 3pm
Tuesday 14th October 9am – 10.30am and 2pm – 3pm
Wednesday 22nd October 10am – 12pm
Thursday 23rd 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 24th to Friday 26th September 2014
McMillan Coffee Morning – Friday 26th September 2014
Parents’ Evening – Thursday 23rd October 2014 – 3-6pm
Eid – School will be closed on 6th 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