Bentley Weekly Update 19.05.17
Year 5 and 6 to Copdock – Just a quick reminder that all children in years 5 and 6 need to meet the mini-bus every morning next week and the week after half term, as they are going to be taught at Copdock with the year 5 and 6 pupils there; Mrs Robinson will be teaching. The bus collects the children from the layby opposite the war memorial at 8:35am promptly. Alternatively you can drop your child at school for collection, in which case they need to be here by 8:30am at the very latest.
Year 2 SATs – Year 2 will be sitting their SATs next week. Please be aware of this if you are in and around school as we would like to keep the noise in school down to a minimum for them to concentrate. If possible, it would be helpful if any non-urgent enquiries could be made by email next week rather than by phone. Thank you.
Walk to School Week – This has been a very successful event this week and we would like to congratulate all those children and families who took part, particularly those who walked to school every day! Thank you to all those who contributed a £1 on happy Shoesday, a few people have told us that they still need to bring their £1 in so hopefully we will be able to tell you how much was raised next week. Eco council have enjoyed organising this event and would like to say thank you for taking part and helping the environment by using cars less. Even morning club got in on the act and met at the memorial every morning this week to walk to school.
More Help Sewing Please! – Thank you ever so much to those parents who have kindly offered to come in and help with sewing in Wolves class this week. Our project is still ongoing and we need more parent helpers next week. If you can spare the time, we are looking for helpers from 2pm on Tuesday and 1pm on Wednesday. Please email in or let Mrs Rudge know if you can help.
More Wedding Bells – Miss Young, our SENCo and Hedgehogs teacher, is getting married this weekend! When we return next week, she shall be Mrs North. We wish her and her husband to be a joyful day and I am sure you all join us in congratulating them both.
Netball Tournament – Selected pupils from years 5 and 6 will be taking part in a netball tournament on Tuesday next week. Letters have gone home with those children involved and we wish them luck in the event.
Chickens Over Half-term – If you can help with the chickens over half term, we would love to hear from you. They just need fresh food and water twice a day and are very friendly animals.
New Starters – We have had the induction meeting for the parents of those children starting in September and we are very excited about Bunnies starting the first week back after the half-term break. Every Friday morning for 5 weeks we will be welcoming our new starters into Wolves class to meet the children and staff and familiarise themselves with the school ready for September. I am sure you join us in welcoming these young ones to our Bentley Family.
Non-Uniform Day – There will be a non-uniform day on Friday 9th June in return for items for the traditional tombola stall at the PTA summer fete. As ever, this is completely optional and if your child would rather wear uniform that is fine. If you donate any food or drink items, please, please, please check the use by / best before date on them as frequently the PTA have to throw away a number of items donated as they have either already expired or expire before the day of the fete. Thank you.
Midday Supervisor Vacancy – We have a vacancy for a midday supervisor from September for either one or two days a week. If you would be interested in apply for this role please contact the office who will be able to provide you with more information.
Dates for Your Diary
W/C Mon 22nd May SATs week for Year 2
W/C Mon 22nd May All children in years 5 and 6 to travel to Copdock every day this week
Friday 26th May Last day of half term
Mon 5th June PD day for staff – no pupils in
Tues 6th June Pupils return
W/C Tues 6th June All children in years 5 and 6 to travel to Copdock every day this week
Friday 9th June Non-Uniform for Traditional Tombola
Friday 9th June Shared learning with parents from 2:15pm
Friday 9th June First Bunnies session for new starters
W/C Mon 12th June Phonics screening week for all children in Year 1 and those who have missed out previously
Tuesday 13th June Year 6 visit and chat from East Bergholt High School
Weds 14th June Quad Kids for years 5 and 6
Thurs 15th June Sports Day – packed lunch needed
Friday 16th June Den day for Save The Children (old clothes to be worn)
Monday 19th June Year 5 and 6 Whole Class Music Tuition Celebration
Fri 23rd June Crucial Crew Years 5 and 6 need to be at Bentley by 8:30am this day!
Friday 23rd June Year 4 sleepover at Bentley
Friday 30th June Badgers last day at Copdock
Sat 1st July PTA Summer Fete 12-3
Tuesday 4th July Whole School trip to Bourne Park – packed lunch needed
Wednesday 5th July Year 6 Induction day at EBHS and class swap morning here
Thursday 6th July Year 6 Computer taster session at EBHS – packed lunch needed
Friday 7th July Last Bunnies session
Mon 10th July African Adventure Chat 1:15pm @ Copdock for years 4/5 & parents
Mon 10th July Bikeability Years 5 and 6 (day 1)
Tues 11th July Bikeability Years 5 and 6 (day 2)
Weds 12th July Year 4 Science Day at EBHS
Thurs 13th July Years 5/6 to Pleasurewood Hills
Tuesday 18th July Brain Sticker Treat for those children with at least 13 brain stickers
Weds 19th July Leavers’ assembly at church 9:00am
Weds 19th July Leavers’ BBQ from 6:00pm
Fri 21st July Last day of term