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  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 19th July 2021

    Sun 18 Jul 2021

    Can you believe it is the last week of the year!

     

    We look forward to welcoming back New Zealand on Monday. 

     

    On behalf of all at Clockhouse, we thank you for your amazing support and understanding this year!

     

    Although very different to normal, I hope you enjoyed seeing the children enjoying Sports Day on Class Dojo and thank you to those who attended the virtual Open Evening. If you could not attend, but have questions, please do get in touch. 

     

    Following the success of the 'A week in the life of...' videos, we launched the final one of these last week. If you have not yet seen it, you can view 'A week in the life of Greenland' by clicking on the links below:

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzDBf-3m1kA&t=1s

     

    Break the Rules Day
    On Monday we have our final OCA event of the year on Monday with Break the Rules Day. The rules that can be broken have been sent out to you and the children can break up to four of the six rules that have been given to you. For each rule the children break they need to pay 50p. Thank you in advance for your support. 

     

    Year 6
    Year 6 are very much looking forward to their Activity Week this week and they have lots of exciting things planned. Please speak to teachers if you have any questions. 

    Look out for their Leavers Assembly coming out on Thursday.

     

    Year 5 and 6
    Year 5 and 6 compete in the annual Mr Len Cup on Tuesday (Year 6) and Wednesday (Year 5) morning in memory of our much loved Caretaker.

     

    Foundation Stage Fun Day
    On Wednesday we have the Foundation Stage Pirates and Princesses Fun Day to look forward to, do not forget the fancy dress costumes!

     

    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    EYFS Pirates and Princesses Day
    Parties and Dates

     

    Coming out this week
    July Newsletter

     

    Please remember that Friday is the last day of term, the children can come to school in non-uniform. This will also include class parties (a letter about these came out last week) 

     

    Finally from all at Clockhouse we wish you a happy summer holiday (whatever it may look like) and thank you for the support you have given us during this difficult and unprecedented year in all we have tried to achieve for the good of the children and the community we serve.

     

    We look forward to welcoming Year 1 - Year 6 back to school on Thursday 2nd September, for a great 2021/2022! Reception and Nursery join us on dates already given.

     

    Have a good week everyone!
    Stay safe team Clockhouse!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge

  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 12th July 2021

    Mon 12 Jul 2021

    As we begin the penultimate week of the year (can you believe it) we have another action packed week as Clockhouse, with still lots to do before the end of the term.

    Thank you to everyone for the support you gave to thank the NHS. Your generosity was overwhelming and the children certainly enjoyed their tea and cake! We hope you enjoyed reading your child's school report and were proud to read about their year. Please do send the feedback sheets back if you have not done so already. Also may I take this opportunity to thank all those who completed the online questionnaire. Your feedback is certainly very valuable to us!

    Following the success of the 'A week in the life of...' videos, we launched another of these last week. If you have not yet seen it, you can view 'A week in the life of Year 1' by clicking on the links below:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhlV-zx2Y-M

    Monday Morning after Sunday Evening - COME ON ENGLAND!
    I hear there is something special happening on Sunday evening and I suspect that many children and families might be having a late night. If this is the case and you have a house of football fans let them stay in bed a bit longer on Monday and please get them to school for 10am. We would rather have children rest and be in school ready for learning rather than absent all day or grumpy!

    School will start as normal for those who want to attend at the normal time. All gates will shut as normal in the morning. If you choose to come a little later please walk down the main driveway entrance. Children who arrive by 10am will not be marked as late. Anyone arriving after 10am will be late.

    Sports Day
    As you already know, regrettably we cannot have parents / carers at Sports Days this year, but we do feel it is important that the children do not miss out and we will of course do all that we can to share these with you through our virtual platforms. Throughout the week the children will take part in Sports Day as follows (please ensure that they come to school in their P.E. Kit):
    Monday - Year 5
    Tuesday Year 1 / Year 6
    (New Zealand will do their Sports Day when they return)
    Wednesday - Nursery AM / Year 3
    Thursday - Reception / Year 4
    Friday - Year 2 / Nursery PM
    We know this is not that same and thank you for your support in this matter. We are sure the children want to come home and tell you all about it, so please do ask them!

    Meet the Teacher
    As I am sure you are aware, last week the children met their new teacher via Zoom. We are obviously aware that many of you would also like to do this but we are unable to do this in person. Therefore, as per the letter last week, we would like to invite you to Zoom with your current teacher and your new teacher on Wednesday (15th July).

    You are invited to Zoom into talk to your children's current teacher between 3.30 and 4.10 on this evening and with your child's new teacher from 4.20 - 5.00 on the same evening. Your child's current teacher will send the Zoom link to you, which will be the same for both teachers. Please be patient as you may have to be in a virtual queue whilst the teachers are talking to other parents. Please do not feel obliged to attend but the offer is there should you want it. Thank you in advance for your support and any questions please ask.

    If you did not see our 'Meet the Team' video last week it can be found here:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x3Xqh9DbgA

    Year 1 Seaside
    On Thursday Year 1 have their seaside day, we might not be able to go to Southend this year but Southend will be coming to Clockhouse for the day.

    OPAL Loose Parts Collection
    Thank you to all those who brought things in for OPAL, although we have now had the big drop off, if you do have anything else that you wish to contribute, we would be only to glad to take it from you.

    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    End of term arrangements

    Coming out this week
    Look out for our last episode of 'A week in life of...' coming out this week.

    Have a good week everyone!
    Stay safe team Clockhouse!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge

  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 5th July 2021

    Sun 04 Jul 2021
    Well last week was a very busy week at Clockhouse - just the way we like it! 
     
    Thank you to everyone for getting involved in the SumDog competition and also for support Orange Day in aid of St. Francis Hospice, Clockhouse certainly became orange!
     
    Well done to all the children for Clocking the Miles. The challenge is now complete and we did achieve our goal and beat Mr Pye. Please do send sponsor money in as soon as you can. We have been overwhelmed by your support so far, thank you so, so much!
     
    Following the success of the 'A week in the life of...' videos, we launched another of these last week. If you have not yet seen it, you can view 'A week in the life of Year 1' by clicking on the links below:
     
     
    End of Year Questionnaire - please help us help you!
    Thank you to all those who have completed the end of year questionnaire, which provides us with some great information about the school. If you have not done so already, please do take the time to complete it by following the link below (you have until Friday 11th July to complete it):
     
     
    School Reports
    Please be aware that your child's annual school report will be coming out via Dojo after school on Monday. If you would like a paper copy please do let the school office know. 
     
    You will notice that unlike last year, we have taken the decision to provide your child’s attendance and punctuality recorded on the report for you. Please do be aware that Covid related absences do not count against attendance and therefore percentages might seem higher than you think they should be. Should you wish to discuss your child’s report with myself or the class teacher, arrangements for this will be communicated with you before the end of term.
     
    Meet the Teacher
    Due to the current situation the children are not able to meet their new teacher in the normal way that they would. Throughout this week the children will be zooming with their new teacher to find out what their new class and year group has in store. 
     
    As is the case with the reports, we are currently making arrangements for parents / carers to meet new teachers prior to the end of the term.

     

    Celebration Assemblies
    Well done to Scotland and Brazil for their Celebration Assemblies last week. We hope you enjoyed them from a far.
     
    Good luck to Wales and Argentine who conclude our programme of Celebration Assemblies. Teachers will post these on Class Story / Google Classroom for you to see!
     
    NHS Big Thank You Tea
    Please remember that tomorrow (Monday) we will be thanking the NHS by having an afternoon tea. For £2 the children can come to school in non-uniform and enjoy cake and juice. This will be supplied by the school with all money raised going to the NHS. We thank you in advance for your support. 
     
    OPAL Loose Parts Collection
    Following the letter which came out last week, if you have any loose parts, please remember that Wednesday is the day to bring them to school. Thank you in advance for you support.
     
    OCA Thank You Day Sale
    On Friday OCA will be hosting the Thank You Day Sale. In order to make their purchases, each class will be taken to the Outdoor Classroom to choose and buy the gift(s) of their choice. All items are £1.50 each. We ask that children bring a maximum of £3 each. Thank you in advance for your support.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    OPAL loose parts collection
    Local Authority letter
     
    Coming out this week
    Look out for our next episode of 'A week in life of...' coming out this week.
    School Reports
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    Stay safe team Clockhouse!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
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