Friday Update - 28.02.2025
Posted 28th February 2025
Miss McNamara's Message
It has been a very busy first week back at Coppice—we can’t quite believe it’s only week one! We kicked things off with a lively staff meeting focused on all things curriculum, and I have also attended two brilliant professional development sessions with RKLT and RKLT Connect. We are really lucky to have such enthusiastic and motivated staff who are committed to high-quality CPD - we know the positive impact this has on our pupils.
Next week is shaping up to be just as exciting! We are thrilled to finally bring our long-planned tree planting project to life. After nearly a year of planning and securing grants, every child in school will have the opportunity to plant a tree on Wednesday, 5th March. Please ensure they bring a coat and a change of trainers or wellies. The project will take eight days, with a variety of trees being planted to create a nature trail around the edge of our school field. This initiative is part of our wider school improvement plan to enhance our outdoor environment and playtimes.
In addition, we have World Book Day celebrations to look forward to, with plenty of activities to inspire a love of reading. We’ll also be hosting Stories After School, a special event where children and families can enjoy shared storytelling in a cosy setting.
Another key event next week is our Pupil Voice Conference, where we will be speaking to pupils about all things Coppice Valley—listening to their ideas, thoughts, and perspectives on their school experience.
It’s going to be a fantastic week!
New sign - made by Year 5 and Artizan!
Our amazing Year 5 students teamed up with Artizan last term to create this stunning mosaic for our school. We couldn't think of a better spot to showcase it than right at the front entrance. We're incredibly proud of our students for dedicating their time and effort to craft something so beautiful that will be cherished for years to come!
PTFA Newsletter
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Healthy Tuck Shop - Last Friday of every month - Next couple of dates - 28th March, 25th April. Don't forget to bring £1!
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Sponsored Bounce - Wednesday 2nd April - Please keep a look out over the next week for sponsorship and permission forms.
Can you help the PTFA?
We are always looking for more people to join our PTFA and bring amazing ideas to share! If this is something you would be interested in helping out with, please email us via PTFA@cvps.rklt.co.uk.
Top tip from the Coppice Eco Council
Make smoothies with old fruit.
Highlights for Spring 2!
- In Ash next week, we will be setting up a rain gauge and windsock to continue our topic of weather and climate and we will be taking our science lesson outside to find out what we need as humans to survive. 🌧️☀️
- Sycamore class are taking their learning outside for science next week! The children are carrying out an investigation into different rocks and their properties. They are also continuing their history learning into all things Ancient Egypt! 🏜️
- Apple Class will be investigating how to make a bulb light up whilst creating real electrical circuits in Science. 🔌💡🔋
- Willow Class are finishing off their pizza designs and starting a brand new history topic! 🍕
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We will be running a fun football event during Friday lunchtime for girls alongside Harrogate Town FC. Any girls that would like to get involved will need to bring football boots/trainers, shin pads and a water bottle to school. They can come to school in PE kit for this event. Miss Baxter will also be recruiting team coaches for the event.The event is part of the #LetGirlsPlay campaign, which aims to give girls equal opportunities to play football. ⚽
Spring 2 - Week 2 Menu
Cats around school
We have some furry visitors on our school grounds! 🐱 While they're very cute, please help us to remind our children to:
- Be Gentle: No chasing or loud noises.
- No Feeding: It keeps them coming back!
- Respect Their Space: Give them room to roam.
We're working on keeping the cats away during school hours, however help outside of school hours when on our school site would be fantastic.
World Book Day - Thursday 6 March 2025
Spring 2 Key Dates
Wednesday 5 March - Pop up book shop 3:30pm
Thursday 6 March - World Book Day
Friday 21 March - Height and Weight Checks for Reception/Year 6
Tuesday 25 &Thursday 27 March - Parents' Evening
W/C Monday 21 March - No clubs due to Parents' Evening
Friday 4 April - School Closes for Easter Holiday
Summer 1 Key Dates
Monday 21 April 2025 - Bank Holiday
Tuesday 22 April 2025 - School Opens
Monday 5 May 2025 - Bank Holiday
W/C Monday 12 May 2025 - Year 6 SATS week
Friday 23 May 2025 - Break up for half term
Ripley Cricket Club - Anyone for cricket?!
Ripley Cricket Club are recruiting new players for 2025.
Ripley is a vibrant, inclusive cricket club and we are in our 12th year delivering a junior cricket programme. We operate 4 adult teams and are one of the few clubs to have junior teams in every age group of the Nidderdale Junior League.
We are now recruiting new players for our Under 9 and 11 teams.
Pre-season training starts on Friday 7th March and runs every week up to and including Friday 11th April at King James School sports hall, Knaresborough at the following times:
- School year 3 & 4 boys and 5 & 6 girls: 6-7pm
- School year 5 and 6 boys: 7-8pm
We then commence outdoor training at Ripley Cricket club every Friday from 25th April, 6.15-7.30pm.
Training is led by English Cricket Board qualified coaches, and all coaches and volunteer helpers are DBS checked and have undertaken English Cricket Board Safeguarding training.
There is no charge for pre-season training. Everyone is very welcome and no previous experience or equipment is necessary.
To register interest, please call / text / WhatsApp Mark Hardcastle (Head of Junior Cricket) on 07476992792 or email sbmhardcastle@hotmail.com.
For children in school years 1 and 2, Ripley are delivering the ECB All Stars Cricket programme. All -Stars Cricket provides a fantastic first experience for all children aged 5-8 years old where they’re guaranteed 8 weeks of jam-packed fun, activity and skills development. The programme is designed to introduce children to the sport, teaching them new skills, helping them make new friends and have a great time doing so. The programme starts on Friday 16th May from 6.15-7.15pm and runs every Friday up 18th July. Booking details will follow in due course.
Harrogate Music Centre - Ensembles
