Newsletter December 2019
Read our December Newsletter full of photos and information on the FOCHS Christmas Fayre, Christmas performances, classroom news and lots more…
Epping Christmas Tree Festival
Coopersale Hall Junior children sang their hearts out surrounded by Christmas trees on Saturday 7 December at the annual St John’s Christmas Tree Festival. It was lovely to see so many children and parents. The children sang a compilation of carols and fun songs. Families then admired the beautiful trees…
Guide the Way
Friends and family gathered at St John’s Church in Epping yesterday afternoon to celebrate Christmas with a wonderful festive performance. ‘Guide the Way’ was written, composed and directed by our own Mr Reich-Storer. It followed the Nativity story with a fun and modern twist. The Junior pupils sang songs such…
Mayor’s Christmas Card Winners
Many congratulations to Darcy in year 5 who won the Mayor’s Christmas Card competition with her wonderful entry. Alice in year 2 and Charlotte in year 3 were runners up. Cllr Michael Wright, the Deputy Mayor of Epping attended the whole school assembly this morning to surprise the winners. He…
Stars of the Epping Christmas Market
On Friday our Year 2 choir sang on stage at the Epping Christmas Market. The high street was packed with members of the local community, including plenty of Coopersale Hall families. The choir sang a range of festive songs to help get everyone in the Christmas spirit including Silent Night….
Working Hard in Reception
Throughout the school the children enjoy reading buddies. The Year 4 children come and read with the Reception children. This has boosted the children’s confidence and also encouraged the children to read more. The children have also been enjoying the Read Write Inc scheme. They love writing in their books…
Year 5 Visit to Pelly Court
On Thursday 28 November, Year 5 went to Pelly Court to visit the Evergreen Club. We sang lots of different Christmas carols including ‘Calypso Carol’, ‘Silent Night’, ‘Light One Thousand Christmas Lights’. We all had a great time singing and talking to the elderly. Also, we had some treats at…
Everyone Loves a Baby
Early Years took part in a festive performance this morning of ‘Everyone Loves a Baby’ for their family and friends. The Lower and Upper Kindergarten sang a variety of songs with jingle bells to accompany them. The audience’s favourites were definitely ‘Sleep Little Baby’ and ‘The Reindeer Dance’. Reception then…
Special Festive Visitors
On Monday morning, some very special visitors arrived at the school… Santa and his reindeer! Throughout the day, each year group had the chance to go and see Father Christmas and tell him what they want for Christmas. They children were very excited when it was time to say hello…
Advent Assembly by Rev. Batson
Yesterday we welcomed Rev. Batson, from St. John’s Church in Epping, into our assembly. He came in and spoke to the pupils about ‘Advent’, encouraging some pupils to take part. Christians turn to Advent as time of light and preparation. The four Sundays preceding Christmas, which is when Christians celebrate the…
