Friday Update 27.09.24
Posted 26th September 2024
Message from Miss McNamara
It has been a very wet week here at Coppice, but that hasn't stopped us from having a brilliant time. The highlights this week have been our Family Breakfast and our SEND/Wellbeing drop-in. We love families coming in to school and so thank you for braving the rain and attending these events!
Although we have been unable to get outside as much as usual this week, our Forest School sessions have continued, please go to our social media to see pictures of these. We also have an exciting outdoor development to tell you about. Over October half-term, we will have the installation of a new piece of adventure playground equipment, which will benefit gross motor development. It will include a clatter bridge, monkey bars, swinging steps and balance beam. This is part of our school development plan to enhance the productivity of playtimes. We know the children are going to love this too!
We would also like to give a shout-out to our wonderful teaching assistants and support staff! It is National Teaching Assistants' Day today and we know that our school couldn't run without them. Their dedication and hard work often go above and beyond, providing vital support to both teachers and children. They are the people who offer one-to-one guidance during lessons, support small groups and ensure breaktimes run smoothly. Our support staff help create the inclusive, nurturing environment that we have at Coppice and we are so fortunate to have them.
Please note the additional date in Autumn 2, which is the whole-school trip to Harrogate Theatre, to see Beauty and the Beast. Like last year, this is a discounted trip and we ask for a £10 donation toward this. We will walk there on the day; more details to follow.
Walk to School Day
We will be walking, biking, scooting to school on Friday 4th October.
Park your car a little further away and walk the remaining journey. Every mile counts!
PTFA - Parent Teachers Friends Association
For those of you who would like to find out a little more about the PTFA please do join the AGM on Wednesday 9th October at 6pm in the hall. Reminder that anyone interested in official roles (Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Social media and Secretary) need to apply with a few lines by Wednesday 2nd Oct to office@cvps.rklt.co.uk .
Autumn 1 Key Dates
Week of 16th September: Y6 Residential
Wednesday 18th September: EYFS/KS1 Dot Day
Tuesday 24th September: Family Breakfast
Tuesday 24th September: Governors Meeting 1
Wednesday 2nd October: Flu Immunisations
Wednesday 9th October: PTFA AGM
Friday 4th October: Walk to School Day
Wednesday 9th October: Individual School Photos (and siblings) & PTFA AGM (6pm)
Thursday 10th October: World Mental Health Day
Friday 18th October: PTFA Halloween Disco
Tuesday 22nd October: NSPCC e-safety workshop (for parents)
Autumn 2 Key Dates
Monday 4th November: School re-opens
Wednesday 6th November: NSPCC speak Out Assembly (Y2,5&6)
Monday 11th November & Thursday 14th November: Parents' Evenings
Friday 15th November: Training Day
Friday 22nd November: Walk to School Day
Monday 25th November: Y6 Bikeability, Level 1
Tuesday 26th November: Governors' Meeting 2
Thursday 28th November: Whole-School Pantomime
Wednesday 4th and Thursday 5th December: Y6 Bikeability (note date change from 2nd & 3rd))
Monday 16th December: KS2 Church Performance
Community News
Harrogate Beavers, Cubs and Scouts
Strive Tennis - Free Sessions
Strive Tennis is a coaching provider based in Harrogate, dedicated to giving children and adults the opportunity to experience playing tennis. As part of our school’s outreach programme we would like to invite your child to attend Three Free coaching sessions at one of our venues starting the week commencing Monday 30th September. Strive Tennis will provide all the equipment for the coaching session, but we do ask that your child wears comfortable sportswear and trainers.
To view the timetable and for booking please use the QR code below:
If you have any queries, then please do email me at info@strivetennis.co.uk
FREE Halloween Day at Allerton Waste Recovery Park
Looking for something fun to do this October half term?
Allerton Waste Recovery Park is hosting a FREE Halloween Family Open Day on Wednesday 30 October 2024.
There will be upcycling activities, hands-on composting demos with the North Yorkshire Rotters, and loads of tips on how we can all reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Tours of the waste site (for ages 7+) will run at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Come along and discover what really happens to our rubbish in North Yorkshire.
Book your free spot here: Eventbrite or email thaliacomms@thalia.co.uk. For more information visit Thalia.co.uk.
