5 June 2026

Friday Update - 05.06.2026

The week began with a staff INSET day, where we had the opportunity to trial our new pizza oven (well done to Mrs Brook!). We have also started nursery tours for families interested in our brand-new nursery, which opens in September, welcomed a film crew into school, and hosted the RKLT Education Board. It was a pleasure to welcome the Chairs and Vice Chairs of Governors from across the Trust, alongside members of the RKLT Senior Leadership Team, who visited Coppice to see our school in action and hear a presentation from myself about securing grant funding. As if that wasn't enough... this week we also hosted our very first Bushcraft Residential.

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22 May 2026

Friday Update - 22.05.2026 - Happy Half Term!

As we come to the end of another busy and successful half term, there has been so much to celebrate across school. From our pupils enjoying exciting learning opportunities in DT, to our Forest School sessions and celebrating our Brave, Kind, Curious Award winners to our top Dojo earners.

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15 May 2026

Friday Update 15.05.2026

This week, I would like to extend a huge congratulations to our Year 6 pupils and staff for the fantastic way they prepared for and approached their assessments. The children showed great resilience, determination and maturity throughout the week, and we are incredibly proud of the calm and positive attitude they demonstrated. A special thank you also goes to the Year 6 team for all of their hard work, care and dedication in supporting the pupils so well.

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8 May 2026

Friday Update 08.05.2026

It has been another exciting and positive week at Coppice Valley, with lots to celebrate across our school community. Firstly, I am absolutely delighted to share that Mrs Brown will be joining our EYFS team in a two-day teaching role in September. Mrs Brown brings warmth, experience and enthusiasm, and I know she will be a fantastic addition to our Early Years provision. We are very pleased to have her joining the team at such an exciting time for our school, as we begin to get to know our new Reception cohort.

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1 May 2026

Friday Update 01.05.2026

It has been another positive and busy week in school, with lots to celebrate. I am pleased to share that we have successfully recruited a new Key Stage 2 teacher to join our team. We were overwhelmed to receive over 50 applications for this role, and I am incredibly proud that our school continues to attract such a high calibre of candidates. We are pleased to be welcoming Mr Bang, who will be joining us from Meadowfield, another school within our trust. He impressed us greatly throughout the process, and I know he will be a fantastic addition to our team.

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24 April 2026

Changes to free school meals

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