Copdock Weekly News 17.06.16

Dear All

This half term is flying by with plenty of activities taking place.  Congratulations to all pupils who took part in the Cross Country hosted at Bentley CEVCP School and also to those who participated in the Quadkids Competition at Northgate Sports Ground.  Thank you also to all parents and grandparents who supported and marshalled at the Cross Country especially to Jodie Deasy who supported staff for the entire Quadkids event.

Swimming Provision

We have been made aware that there has been some discussion and confusion on the playground about the swimming arrangements.  Hopefully this will clarify the worries which appear to have been raised.  Please ask if you have a question as this can often prevent misinformation being passed on.

We have 2 fully qualified swimming tutors at the pool who can teach shallow and deep water sessions.  Miss Young is also fully qualified in swimming tutition in shallow water.  Therefore we have 3 qualified swimming tutors.  Tutors can teach up to 20 children in their group depending on the ability of the children.  Obviously Year 1 children need far more supervision and therefore the ratio of adults to pupils is much greater.  We currently take 21 children so have a ratio of 1 qualified tutor to 7 children.  As we have some very nervous children who have never been swimming before we also have a member of staff (also shallow water safety trained) and a fully DBS checked parent in the water as support where required.  Provision more than meets statutory requirements for swimming tuition.  Please be assured that the children's welfare and good quality learning experiences are always a high priority for us and this supports all decisions about our provision.

Kate Greenaway Book Shadowing Morning

EBHS have confirmed that the book showing morning was hugely successful and we would like to take this opportunity to pass on their thanks to the children who took part.

Parent Survey

Thank you for all of you who have completed the on line survey.  This will remain open until Monday we hope that we will receive some more replies over the weekend:-

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/9XG7PN9

Maths Packs

Please remember to return the Maths pack that was given out at the begining of the school year, this will enable staff to check the contents and label them ready for the new School Year.  Please ensure that these are returned to school by the end of next week.  Unfortunately, any items that are not returned may have to be charged for.

Dates

Please ensure that you check the website regularly for dates or amendments to up and coming events.

We would like to wish you all an enjoyable weekend, we are certainly hoping that we get some of the sun that has been promised!