Hello everyone and welcome back to School. I hope you all have had a fantastic break and are ready to begin a new half term. We have lots of exciting things happening in school during the next few weeks which will be full of lots of interesting learning and activities.
Exceed Football Competition
Before the holidays our Year 5 and 6 football team took part in an Exceed football match against Lidget Green Primary School. I am delighted to tell you that they drew 4-4. Mr Khan tells me that the team tried really hard and were a real credit to the school. Well done!
This week at Copthorne
Fire fighters’ Charity Collection
On Tuesday 4th November, we will be carrying out a collection of unwanted or used clothes, shoes, belts and handbags in order to raise money for the Fire Fighters’ Charity and the school fund. Later this week you will be receiving a letter and a collection bag which is to be filled with the items listed above – please feel free to fill as many additional bags as you can (bin bags can be used). We would be grateful if you could also ask other members of your family and our community to fill bags for us. Please ensure that only items on the list are included: no bric-a-brac, household items or toys please. The bags should be brought into school by 9:00am on Tuesday 4th November 2014. We value your help in raising funds which will allow us to provide even more stimulating experiences for Copthorne’s children whilst supporting the fire fighters who provide such a valuable service to us all.
The Mystery of the Cottingley Fairies
On Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th November, Year 3 will be visting the Media Museum to hear all about the Mystery of the Cottingley Fairies. The children will hear the famous story of how two young girls from Cottingley in Bradford baffled the world with their fairy photographs. They will then view the original cameras used by the girls. The children will also be listening to and discussing a wide range of poems and stories.
Exceed Art Exhibition
Last academic year at school we ran a club through Exceed where children with different backgrounds and culture created a piece of art to represent and celebrate diversity and culture. On Wednesday 5th November, these children and their families along with Mr A Khan will visit Bradford University to see their finished work. It will be a very proud moment for everyone involved. I hope everyone enjoys the finished work!
Have a lovely week everyone
Mrs Shepherd