Welcome to this week's blog which, for the reason outlined below, I have decided to keep quite brief .
All of our pupils, parents, carers and staff already know that last week was a very unhappy one for Copthorne and the local community.
Sadly, one of our precious children, Aamina Irfan - from 2 Holly, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Aamina will always be in our hearts and, here at school, we will remember her as a beautiful, shy, sweet little girl loved by her class mates and all the staff at Copthorne. We will miss her terribly.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Aamina's family and we are here to help in any way we can. Bereavement counselling is available in school for any children or members of staff who need it and, of course we are also here for any members of the community.
It is at times like these that the strength of our community is clear to see: I was incredibly touched by the way everyone both within and outside school supported and strengthened each other on Thursday and Friday after receiving the terrible news - and I know that this will continue in the future.
I will be visiting Aamina's parents early this week and, with their permission, we intend to name our new trim trail, at the front of school, Aamina's Adventure Area, dedicating this to her memory.
This week's events
Monday 18th March: 3 Larch will visit the Gudwara
Tuesday 19th March: A group of children from Year 4 will be taking part in an Exceed Alliance rounders competition
5 Willow will be spending the day at the Industrial Museum
Wednesday 20th March: Lecturers from Bradford University will be visiting school to work with children in Year 6. Our pupils will be using the Robotic Telescope which allows them to take pictures of the moon, planets and objects in our solar system
There will be a full Governing Body Meeting at 4.30pm
Friday 22nd March
Half of 4 Beech will go to St Ives Woods as part of their Forest School work
Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with everyone this week.
Mrs Shepherd
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