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10 July 2026

Friday Update - 10.07.2026

As we reach the end of another busy week, I wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Coppice Fest. It was lovely to see so many families spending time together, enjoying the activities and making the most of the afternoon. Although we had to make a number of changes because of the heat, It was still a relaxed and fun event that brought our school community together. Thank you to our staff, PTFA and volunteers who helped make the afternoon such a success.

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3 July 2026

Friday Update - 03.07.2026

It has been one of those weeks where there has been lots going on behind the scenes, as well as plenty for the children to enjoy. A huge thank you to Mrs Hawkins for organising our Art Day this week. She planned the entire day from Reception to Year 6, with each year group exploring a different artist and creating work inspired by their style. The classrooms were full of creativity and enthusiasm throughout the day, and it was lovely to see the children so engaged. One of my favourite parts was at the end of the day when classes moved around the school to look at each other's work. There was a real sense of pride, with children keen to share what they had created and admire the work of others.

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26 June 2026

Friday Update - 26.06.2026

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.

19 June 2026

Friday Update - 19.06.2026

I always try to keep communication with families as digestible and succinct as possible, recognising that everyone is balancing busy family lives, work commitments and the many messages that come our way each day. However, I would ask that you take a few moments to read the two letters shared today, alongside this newsletter regarding mobile phones and social media. The social media letter, in particular, affects every member of our school community and is a shared responsibility. My hope is that we can continue to take a balanced and common-sense approach, allowing families to capture those precious primary school memories whilst also respecting the privacy, wishes and safeguarding needs of others. Thank you for taking the time to read both letters and for your continued support.

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12 June 2026

Friday Update - 12.06.2026

It has been another busy and successful week at Coppice Valley, with pupils representing our school brilliantly on two visits. Our Year 3 and Year 6 pupils enjoyed their school trips this week (to York Art Gallery and Leeds City Museum) and they were a real credit to our school. Their behaviour, manners and attitudes throughout the visits were exceptional, and staff received many positive comments from members of the public. Year 6 particularly enjoyed travelling by train, which was an exciting part of the experience for many children and also helped to keep transport costs to a minimum. Well done to all of the pupils involved for representing Coppice Valley so positively.

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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