Latest Reception News
Reception does Drusillas Zoo!
We had a wonderful outing to Drusillas Zoo where we saw lots of farm and zoo animals. Some of the children enjoyed competing in the Zoolympics, ie holding their breath to see if they could hold it for as long as an otter (1 min), standing on one leg like a flamingo and shouting as loud as possible. We...
Hum and Buzz
This week in Reception our minibeast focus has been hum and buzz! We have been looking at the honey bee, making bookmarks, pebble bees and honey sandwiches. Most of us enjoyed the yummy honey taste. We have also been learning a French song : ‘Une Petite Abeille’! Please can we remind you that for...
Car Park
I would like to remind all drivers to take particular care in the Pre-Prep car park. At Kiss & Drop, some parents are busy waving goodbye to their children as they drive off … please look carefully around you before putting your foot on the accelerator – there are often other small people...
DRIVING TO SCHOOL
Please can I remind parents that no-one should be driving up Effingham Lane from the Hedgehog, as this is effectively a voluntary one-way system down towards the Hedgehog Pub for all Copthorne parents. All cars should approach the school from the Dukes Head end, and as many cars as possible should exit...
Bug detectives in Reception
Thanks to the wonderful weather this week, we were able to take our magnifying glasses outside and go on a mini beast hunt. We found several creatures outside and then we decided to paint them. We are becoming excellent bug detectives!
A day out at Plumpton College Farm
Reception enjoyed a very wet and windy outing to Plumpton College Farm; they behaved beautifully and were excellent ambassadors for Copthorne Prep. No doubt you will have heard all about it at home, but just in case: Gabriella: ‘ we saw baby lambs being born’ Felix: ‘ we saw where the milk...
Comic Relief!
We had a wonderful day dressed in red, much enjoyed selling our cakes and biscuits to our friends in Years 3 & 4 and we raised over £200 for Comic Relief!
Next Week Arrangements
A reminder that half term starts next Thursday (after School) at 3:30pm for the Nursery and Pre-Prep and from 4pm for the Prep School. No after School activities on Thursday and we hope we can have everyone off site by 6pm. Buses will run at the normal time and waiting house and tea will be as normal. If...
