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Friday Update - 26.06.2026

Posted 26th June 2026

Miss McNamara's Message

What a week of sunshine and heat!

Firstly, I would like to say a huge thank you to all of our staff, who have gone above and beyond this week to keep children cool, comfortable and ready to learn. From opening windows early in the morning, adapting lessons and routines, creating cooler learning spaces and making sure children had plenty of opportunities to drink water, the team has worked incredibly hard to help everyone manage the unusually high temperatures.

Thank you also to our parents and carers. The named water bottles, hats and pre-arrival sun cream application have all made a real difference and helped us keep children safe and protected throughout the week. Your support really does make these hot days much easier to manage.

It has also been lovely to welcome the English Hub into school for their final visit. They have supported us over a number of years, since I joined the school in September 2023. We have significantly developed our reading and phonics provision and it was great to be able to share the consistently strong progress our children have made as a result of this work. We are incredibly proud of the strong culture of reading that exists across our school.

After school today we are welcoming our new reception cohort to collect their book bag, teddy bear and water bottle - a moment I'm sure many of you will remember!

As we move towards the final few weeks of the school year, there is still plenty to look forward to. Thank you for your continued support and understanding, particularly during this very warm spell of weather.

I hope you all have a lovely weekend and find a way to keep cool!

🚗 Parking Reminder for Families

To help ensure the safety of all pupils and families, we kindly remind parents and carers that the school car park should not be used at drop-off and pick-up times.

The car park is reserved for staff and blue badge holders only, with a designated disabled parking bay available for those who need it.

If you are parking on nearby roads, please be considerate of our neighbours and the environment by switching off your engine while waiting – helping us reduce unnecessary idling and support our eco-friendly efforts.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our school community safe and respectful for everyone.

July's Internet Safety Video

This month's theme is Staying safe during school holidays. This video provides a quick overview on posting photos safely, balancing screen time and tackling cyberbullying.

Click here to access the video - https://www.knowsleyclcs.org.uk/online-safety-monthly-videos/

Polite Reminder - Outstanding Balances

As we approach the end of the academic year, we kindly ask all families to check their accounts to ensure any outstanding balances are cleared. Please take a moment to log in and review:

  • Arbor – for school meals and trips
  • Enrolmy – for clubs and wraparound care

Clearing balances before the end of term helps us ensure a smooth transition into the new academic year and allows us to finalise our accounts. If you have any queries or need support accessing your accounts, please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’re happy to help.

Booking onto FEAST activities using HolidayActivities

Most bookings for FEAST are made on HolidayActivities, a website where you can see all the activities on offer, book your place, provide more information about your requirements, and manage/cancel bookings as required.
To log into HolidayActivities, go to app.holidayactivities.com and either log in (using the email or social account you’ve used before) or sign up.
You will then be asked for your 16-digit voucher number, which will have been provided to you by email or text from HolidayActivities (or, in some limited circumstances, another way by your school or North Yorkshire Together etc.)
If you follow the link in the email or text you received for this holiday period’s voucher, you will not need to manually input your voucher number.

⭐Highlights for next week!⭐

  • Chestnut Class are excited to and watch the End of Year performance at Rossett High School! 🎟🎭
  • Andy Day's Dinosaur Assembly!
  • 📚✨ Next week in Beech Class, we’ll be learning about 💰 money in Maths! We’ll be exploring coins and notes through practical activities, so any role-play shopping or coin recognition at home this weekend would be a great help. 🛒 ✏️ In Writing, we’ll begin our new book, Who Are You? by Smriti Halls – a joyful and inclusive celebration of what makes each of us unique. 🌟😊
  • Apple Class are completing their science investigation on litter around school, and starting their new art unit.

Summer 2 Menu - Next Week

Week 3 - Summer 2026

Eco tip for summer!  

Reusable freezer lolly tubes are perfect in a heatwave - just fill them with tap water or diluted fruit juice and pop them in the freezer! 🍧

They’re a fun, cooling treat for kids and cut down on single-use plastic from shop-bought ice lollies, saving both waste and money.

Ice Lolly Moulds Popsicle Ice Pop Silicone Moulds Premium Multi Colour ...

⭐ Attendance ⭐

Class

%

Oak

98.3% 

Beech

95.2% 

Ash

96.7%

Sycamore

94% 

Apple

96%

Chestnut

94.4%

Willow

92.4%

Whole School

95.3%

Special Assembly from Andy Day from CBeebies

We are delighted to share that Andy Day from CBeebies will be visiting our school on Monday 29th June to deliver a special assembly in the afternoon! The session promises to be fantastic fun and will include:

  • A brief talk about dinosaurs

  • An interactive quiz

  • A reading from Andy’s brand-new book

  • And even a live song performance!

There is also an opportunity to purchase a signed copy of one of Andy’s books from Imagined Things Bookshop in Harrogate, which will be delivered to your child in school on the day of the visit. If you would like to pre-order a signed book, please use the links below:

This is completely optional, and there is no cost involved in the assembly itself. We’re really looking forward to this exciting event!

Summer 2 Dates 

Mon 29 June - Andy's Assembly - Andy Day from CBeebies

Tues 30 June - Rainbow Day - Non Uniform Day

Wed 1 July - Coppice Art Day

Thurs 2 July - Y5 Rossett High School Performance

Mon 13 July - 1:45pm - Y6 Performance to Parents/Carers

Fri 10 July - Coppice-Fest

Fri 17 July - School Closes for Summer Holidays

Autumn 1 2026-2027

Mon 7 September - Inset Day

Tues 8 September - All Pupils back to school

Fri 2 October - Inset Day

Mon 26 October - Fri 30 October - Half term holiday

Mon 2 November - Inset Day

Fri 27 November - Inset Day

Fri 18 December - Break up for Christmas Holidays

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Coppice Valley Primary School is part of Red Kite Learning Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 7523507, registered office address: Red Kite Office, Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate, HG2 9PH