Bentley End of Term newsletter 19.7.2024
Important Information to ShareMedication going home All medication will be sent home this afternoon. Parents need to collect this from the class teacher. Please ensure that any necessary medication is checked and returned in September. Attendance Policy Update
We are in the process of updating our attendance policy in line with changes from the DfE. This will come into effect from September. Please see the attached flyer regarding Fixed Penalty notice updates. This is important information for parents as there are some significant changes.
Lost Property Please to check for lost property at the end of the day today, there are a lot of un-named PE tops. Any items not claimed by the end of the day will be donated to charity. Please, please, please ensure all items are labelled in the new year. Label News To help with labelling items, we have joined forces with Labels4Schools who have sent us a dozen free labels for children in KS1. They will also supply labels for KS2 children at a discounted rate - please see the attached posters for more details on how to purchase them. Menu Following feedback from the children, the menu will change slightly in the autumn term, this will run until the October half term. Please find the updated menu, it can also be located on the website. Don't forget, the Lunchtime Lunchbox is NOT offered at our school. Monies Please ensure all dinners and morning club payments are paid for by the end of the day. If you are unsure how much is owed, please contact the office. If your child is moving into year 3, you will need to start to pay for any hot dinners. If you feel you may qualify for free school meals, please complete the relevant paperwork - see attached poster. Any outstanding payments for the PGL are due by the end of the month please. Family Assembly Rota Pease see attached the family assembly rota which will start in September - this can also be found on the school website. Holiday Homework Times tables have been set for the children over the holidays. Their login details are on a label in their diary. We would also like to encourage the children to read over the holidays, there are lots of online books available via https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/ and the login details are: Y5/6 - af56 / bcps
Y3/4 - wh34 / bcps
YR12 - were/ bcps
Library Reading Quest
Suffolk Libraries Summer Reading Quest starts on Saturday 13th July. The website below explains all of the details and the children have been spoken to in collective worship. There are posters in each classroom advertising the quest. If the children bring their certificate into school in September, they can have an extra sticker on the Reading Giants chart and be entered into a prize draw.
https://www.suffolklibraries.co.uk/resources/reading-quest Please also see poster attached for details
We all wish you and your families a happy and safe summer break and look forward to seeing you on Wednesday 4th September. Please ensure all children are looking smart in the school uniform as detailed on the website. Bentley CEVC & Copdock Primary Federation: Uniform (bentleycopdock.co.uk)
We wish all our leavers Good Luck in their new schools.
Please see some dates below for the diary.
Friday 6th September
We would like all parents to come and spend some time with us on Friday 6th September to share the expectations and routine for the class, how to access communication and support your child in learning throughout the year. We are keen to work in partnership with you to ensure your child is as successful as possible in their learning.
Wolves - 2.40pm
Hedgehogs and Adders - 2.50pm
Friday 20th September 2024 - Federation Learning Day
Children will be joining together to explore Healthy Living with a range of activities to engage their mind and body. Parents are invited to join us for the end of the day as we gather for our annual Macmillan fundraiser. Arrival from 2.35pm. More nformation to follow.
After School clubs
Look out for details in September
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REMINDERS!!!! Payments
Please keep on top of payments for school dinners, and the residential trip - all PGL payments must be made by the end of July please.
Please see attachments regarding holiday clubs etc.
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Wednesday 4th September - all children return to school Friday 6th September - meeting for all parents Friday 20th September - Federation Day and Macmillan event at Copdock and Washbrook Village Hall Autumn Term Dates: Children return Wednesday 4th September (PD days 2nd and 3rd September) half term w/c 28th October End of term Friday 20th December Please see the website for future dates Bentley CEVC & Copdock Primary Federation: Term Dates 2024-25 (bentleycopdock.co.uk)
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