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  • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 28th November 2022

    Sun 27 Nov 2022
    As you know last week was a slightly quieter week at Clockhouse but this week, as we move further through the term and with December hitting on Thursday, we are looking forward to really going with Christmas at Clockhouse! 
     
    Our Clockhouse Christmas
    We are very excited to officially launch Our Clockhouse Christmas On Thursday.
     
    On Friday, the children will be spending some time transforming their classrooms and the whole school into Christmas. We want to go even bigger and better than last year. This is where you come in. If you have any spare decorations that you would be willing to donate to us, we really would be most grateful. Please either give these to class teachers or hand to the main school office. Thank you in advance.
     
    Each week, up until Christmas, we have lots of lovely things planned which will be integrated into the children's learning. We hope this will ensure that the children have the best time possible in the lead up to the big day.
     
    Reception - Year 6
    Please remember that the nurses are back on Wednesday to complete any flu immunisations that were missed previously.
     
    Year 1
    Year 1 are off to Thorndon Country Park on Tuesday to look for the Gruffalo. We are sure they will have a great time. If you have not paid for the trip or handed the form in, please do so by Monday at the latest.
     
    Year 2
    Year 2 are very much looking forward to their Polar Express Day on Thursday.
     
    Greenland
    We look forward to welcoming our Greenland parents for Learn with my Child on Thursday afternoon. As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Year 5 and 6 Sports Hall Athletics Team who take part in the borough competition on Thursday morning.
     
    Look out for the November Newsletter which will be coming out this week.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Cake Sale
    Christmas Concert Letter
    Flu Immunisation
    Cake Sale
    Christmas Dates and Concert Tickets
    Attendance and Punctuality Week Winners (Spain)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    Stay safe team Clockhouse!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 21st November 2022

    Sun 20 Nov 2022
    After the last few busy weeks, we have a quieter week at school this week as we gear up to what we hope will be another memorable Clockhouse Christmas (watch out for more information).
     
    England Football Match
    We ask that children come to school in normal school uniform tomorrow. Should the children want to watch the match, we are aiming to have it on in classes whilst they are working.
     
    School Nurse Drop In
    Should you wish to speak to the School Nurse she will be available for you to 'drop in' on Tuesday 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Please call the Key Stage 2 Office to book a slot or just drop in.
     
    Year 2 and Year 4
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 2 and Year 4 parents for Learn with my Child on Wednesday morning (Year 4) and Thursday morning (Year 2) at 9.30am - 11.45. Please come for as little or as much as you can. As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
     
    Year 4
    Year 4 are looking forward to welcoming a Rabbi to school on Wednesday afternoon to support their learning about Judaism.
     
    Is your child, or a child you know due to start Reception in September 2023
    We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday 24th November either at 10.00am or 4.00pm. Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term. Places on each tour are limited. Please spread the word.
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Boccia team who will be representing the school on Friday in a Borough Competition.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Term Dates 2023-2024
    Scarlet Fever
    Learn with my Child (Year 2 and Year 4)
    Egyptian Day (Year 4)
    Santa Letters (OCA)
    Christmas Disco (OCA)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    Stay safe team Clockhouse!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 14th November 2022

    Sun 13 Nov 2022
    We hope the children enjoyed Best of British week and the children were excited to come home and talk to you about this.
     
    Our annual Remembrance Service, provided us with a great opportunity to remember those gone before us, thank you to all of those who gave us such positive feedback. Watch out for the video showing you what we got up to during this week coming your way soon. As always, the children were outstanding during our Remembrance Day Service and showed the upmost respect. It was wonderful to see the whole school community come together for this. Thank you also for the lovely comments regarding the poppy displays.
     
    Thank you also for your overwhelmingly positive feedback your gave to use in the questionnaire we sent out. We are busy looking at this and will communicate our overall findings with you in the near future as well as trying to address the improvement areas you have suggested.
     
    Reception - Year 6
    Please remember that the flu immunisations will be taking place on Wednesday.
     
    School Photographs
    Following the letter that came out earlier in the term, please remember that individual school photographs will be taken on Thursday 17th November. As per the letter, if you do want siblings photographed please come before school, this can also include siblings who do not come to Clockhouse.
     
    Year 1
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 1 for Learn with my Child on Friday morning at 9.30am - 11.45. Please come for as little or as much as you can. As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
     
    Year 6
    From Tuesday and throughout the week, the Year 6 children will be sitting Mock SATs tests. Please speak to your child's class teacher after the tests if you wish to know how they got on do that you can further support them at home - every bit really does help!
     
    Children In Need
    On Friday, we are once again supporting the very worthy cause of Children in Need whose theme this year is 'Spotacular'. Together we will come together by wearing spots. In doing so we will be having a non-uniform day where we will be showing our support by coming dressed in something spotty (a small donation in the bucket is all that is needed, should you wish to contribute)! Should your child have PE on this day, they can still wear something spotty for the day but will still be doing PE. Please keep this in mind when deciding what your child will wear. All donations received for this will be sent to Children in Need. Please help us support this worthy cause!
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Children in Need
    HEST Parent Forum
    OCA - Hamper Raffle
    OCA - Star Prize Draw
    Learn with my Child (Year 1)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    Stay safe team Clockhouse!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 7th November 2022

    Sun 06 Nov 2022
    It was lovely to welcome the community back to school last week and to hear about everyone's holiday.
     
    Thank you for your responses to the questionnaire as well as your positive feedback from Parents' Evening. We hope you found the meetings with your child's teachers useful and were proud to hear what the teachers had to say. The questionnaire will close tomorrow (Monday) if you have not completed it yet (you can find it by following this link - https://forms.gle/hnkG7kwq9mbhadxm8
     
    We have another busy week ahead.
     
    Best of British Week
    This week we will be celebrating Britain and the British Culture with our annual Best of British Week. This year will will be learning about significant places around Britain and British artists. On Friday the children will be having a class picnic whilst taking part in the Great British Clockhouse Quiz. Please do send in a small amount of food for this as per the letter that came out before the holiday via Dojo.
     
    Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality
    This week is our termly focus Attendance and Punctuality Week. Please make every effort to ensure that your child is in school everyday and on time! We really do need to work together to improve the children's attendance across the school and need your help to do so. Together we CAN DO IT! Look out for the daily updates! Who will win the top prize?
     
    Remembrance Day
    On Friday we will be holding our annual Remembrance Day Service. This has now become some what of a Clockhouse Tradition and an important date in our school calendar. Look out for the displays on the school fence as always. The children always work hard to complete these.
     
    Year 3 and Year 5
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 3 and Year 5 parents for Learn with my Child on Tuesday morning (Year 3) and Wednesday morning (Year 5) at 9.30am - 11.45. Please come for as little or as much as you can. As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
     
    Is your child, or a child you know due to start Nursery in September 2023
    We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Tuesday 10.00am and again at 4.00pm. Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term. 
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Year 5 and 6 Football Team who take part in the annual Football League on Tuesday afternoon.
     
    Things to be aware of
    Individual school photographs will be being taken on 17th November. This will include the opportunity for family photos before school.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality Flyer
    Changes to Home Learning
    School Photographs
    Christmas is coming (OCA)
    Colchester Zoo Trip (Year 2)
     
    As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
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