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Friday Update 05.12.25

Posted 5th December 2025

Miss McNamara's Message

What another great week it has been at Coppice Valley, with Christmas now in full swing across school. Our craft afternoons have been taking place and it has been wonderful to see so many parents joining us in the hall, sharing in the festive creativity and joy. Thank you for taking the time to come in.

A special thank you must go to our brilliant site manager, Mr Falconar, for all his hard work getting the decorations up in time for our light switch-on. The school looks magical! We are now serving hot chocolate by the gallon as the festive excitement continues to build, and as always, the children are loving it!

A huge thank you as well to parents and friends of Coppice for sending in books from our Amazon Wishlist. These donations are greatly appreciated. The children are always excited to see new books arriving on our shelves – it really does make a difference.

Next week promises to be just as special, with our Nativity performances, more Christmas craft afternoons, and of course Christmas Dinner Day. 

Wishing you all a festive weekend and we would love to see pictures of your trees on our social media post of teacher trees!

EnrolMy - Activity Clubs

Booking After-School Activity Clubs. We will be using Enrolmy for all after-school activity club bookings.

  • If you are already registered, there’s nothing further you need to do.
  • If you are not yet registered, please sign up as soon as possible so you’re ready to book when clubs are released during the last week of term.

Register on EnrolMy now!

🎄 Christmas Jumper Swap in The Hub!

Get festive and sustainable this season! Bring along any old Christmas jumpers you no longer need and swap them for something new-to-you.

Fairy Door Advent Calendar

The Forest School Rangers have been working incredibly hard to design and create 24 beautiful advent fairy doors ✨, which will be hidden around the nature area at Forest School. As a special end-of-term treat, each class is invited to come and find them all on the last day of term - Friday 19 December! 🧚‍♀️🚪 

Please ensure your child as their coat and wellies in school this day.

For more information click here - Fair Door Advent Calendar

Christmas Activities around the local area

Miss Wright has sent all families information regarding Christmas events happening in and around the Harrogate area.

Please find the same information here.

Last call for flu vaccines 

Flu season is here, and getting your child vaccinated is one of the best ways to keep them healthy and in school. A flu jab not only helps protect your child from illness, but also means less time off school for them and less time off work for parents and carers. Flu vaccination also helps protect vulnerable friends and family by reducing the spread of the virus.

  • 19/12/2025      3.30pm - 5.30pm         Selby Library - YO8 4EQ
  • 17/12/2025      3.30pm - 5.30pm         Hob Moor Children's centre
  • 12/12/2025      16.00pm-17.30pm       Knaresorough Wellbeing Hub, 79 Stockwell Avenue, HG5 0LG
  • 11/12/2025      16.00pm-17.30pm       Skipton Town Hall, BD23 1AH

Bookings are now open! If you have received a FEAST voucher, please make sure to use it to book your activities.

If you need any support with booking, please contact Miss Wright at school.

Click here to see a list of activities available.

⭐Highlights for next week!⭐

  • Apple Class are so excited for their class trip to Murton Park!
  • Oak are so excited for their first Nativity performances.
  • ✨ Nativity Season is Here! ✨

    Ash Class and Beech Class have been working incredibly hard practising and performing their nativity, “The Inn-spectors” 👮‍♂️⭐️ They’ve shown amazing enthusiasm, teamwork, and festive spirit as they brought the story to life. We’re so proud of all their hard work and can’t wait for everyone to enjoy their performance! 🎄💫

  • Ash, Oak and Chestnut have their crafternoons next week! Join us at 2pm by the hall door.

Autumn 2 Menu - Week 6

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Christmas Eco-tip!

Cloth wrapping - often called furoshiki - is a fantastic eco-friendly alternative to paper. Fabric can be reused year after year.

  • Creative & Personal: You can use scarves, tea towels, or fabric remnants for a unique, personal touch.
  • Easy to Tie: Simple knots or ribbons hold the wrap in place - no tape needed!
  • Double Gift Idea: Wrap a present in a pretty scarf or tote bag for an extra surprise.
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⭐ Attendance ⭐

Class

%

Oak

90%

Beech

95% 

Ash

92.3%

Sycamore

96.7% 

Apple

90.7%

Chestnut

89.3%

Willow

92.5%

Whole School

92.4%

💚 Wellbeing Corner 💚 - Calm Club

If children need to talk to an adult or are feeling dysregulated, they can collect a card to visit Calm Club during break or lunchtime with Miss Wright.

Calm Club is a quiet, supportive space where children can take time to regulate, feel calm, and talk to a trusted adult about any worries.

Calm funny brain meditation in | Eventos, Animo

Autumn 2 Key Dates

Monday 8 December - Ash Christmas Crafternoon 2pm

Monday 8 December - Christmas Choir - BUPA Southlands 

Tuesday 9 December - EYFS Nativity Performance 1 - AM

Tuesday 9 December - KS1 Christmas Performance 1 - PM

Tuesday 9 December - Y4 Roman Trip to Murton Park

Wednesday 10 December - Christmas Dinner Day!

Wednesday 10 December - Christmas Choir - Christmas Markets

Thursday 11 December - EYFS Nativity Performance 2 - AM

Thursday 11 December - KS1 Nativity Performance 2 - PM

Thursday 11 December - Oak Christmas Crafternoon 2pm

Friday 12 December - Chestnut Christmas Crafternoon 2pm

Monday 15 December - KS2 Carol Concert at St Johns Church 10am.

Friday 19 December - School Closes for Christmas Holidays

Spring 1 Dates

Monday 5 January - Inset Day

Tuesday 6 January - All pupils back in school

Monday 12 January - After School Activity Clubs Start

Tuesday 20 January - Family Breakfast

Friday 6 February - Walk to School Day

Tuesday 10 February - Oak Class - St Wilfred's Church Visit

Wednesday 11 February - Young Voices Concert

Friday 13 February - School Closes for Half Term

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