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  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 27th November 2023

    Sun 26 Nov 2023
    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 Friday, 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 Friday.
     
    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 Monday to complete any flu immunisations that were missed previously.
     
    Year 1
    Miss Page will be running a workshop for parents / carers in Year 1 on Tuesday. This will be focussing on helping your child at home with their phonics and reading. Please remember there are three possible sessions - 9.00am and 2.45pm (face-to-face) and 7.00pm on Zoom (link to follow). It is not too late to sign up and if you are interested and are not in Year 1, you are also welcome to attend. Please let the office know.
     
    Year 4
    Year 4 are looking forward to a virtual author visit on Friday.
     
    OCA (Our Clockhouse Association)
    We are very excited that OCA Festive Disco will be going ahead after school on Wednesday. It is not too late to get tickets if you have not got these already.
     
    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:
    Christmas Concert Letter
    Christmas Dinner Menu
    Christmas Arrangements
    Polar Express Day (Year 2)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    Stay safe team Clockhouse!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 20th November 2023

    Sun 19 Nov 2023
    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).
     
    Thank you for your support with Children In Need - it is appreciated.
     
    Year 6
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 6 parents for Learn with my Child on Wednesday morning 9.10am - 10.30am. 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.
     
    Cake Sale
    Friday sees the Christmas Fundraising Day and the annual Cake Sale. Please send any cakes into school either on or before Friday as well as giving the children a small amount to buy some cakes!
     
    Is your child, or a child you know due to start Reception in September 2024
    We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday 23rd 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.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Cake Sale
    OCA Hamper Raffle
    OCA Star Prize Raffle
    Learn with my Child (Year 6)
    Bowling Trip (USA)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    Stay safe team Clockhouse!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 13th November 2023

    Sun 12 Nov 2023
    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.
     
    Year 6
    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!
     
    Year 3
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 3 parents / carers for Learn with my Child on Wednesday morning at 9.10am - 10.30am. 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.
     
    Greenland
    We look forward to welcoming our Greenland parents / carers for Learn with my Child on Thursday morning at 2.00pm. As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
     
    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.
     
    School Photographs
    Please remember that individual school photographs will be taken on Thursday 16th November. If you do want siblings photographed please come before school, this can also include siblings who do not come to Clockhouse. A letter regarding arrangements for this will be posted on Dojo tomorrow (Monday).
     
    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 if you can!
     
    Things to be aware of
    The annual Cake Sale will be taking place on 24th November for all those fabulous bakers out there. A letter will be coming out about this later this week.
    Christmas is fast approaching, please keep an eye out for relevant letters coming your way soon.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Children in Need
    OCA - Christmas Disco
    Learn with my Child (Year 3 and Greenland)
    Nutcracker Trip (Year 5)
    Colchster Zoo (Year 2)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 6th November 2023

    Sun 05 Nov 2023
    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. 
     
    We have another busy week ahead.
     
    Clubs
    Thank you for your patience with the organisation of Clubs. The system has not been as user friendly as we had hoped but we are delighted that clubs will be starting this week.
     
    Best of British Week
    This week we will be celebrating Britain and the British Culture with our annual Best of British Week. This year we will be focusing on celebrating over 100 years of the Royal British Legion and understanding the work they do as well as remembering the lives of those who fought and lived during the First and Second World Wars. On Friday the children are also invited to dress up as their favourite Great British person of all time. That afternoon the children will complete a Great British Quiz in their classroom with their teachers alongside the annual Great British Picnic. Children are asked to bring in a small amount of food e.g crisps, biscuits, cakes, sandwiches (no meat or nut-based products) which they will enjoy at the class picnic on Friday while attending the ‘Great Clockhouse British Quiz’ on zoom.
     
    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.
     
    Is your child, or a child you know due to start Nursery in September 2024
    We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Tuesday 10.00am and 4.00pm. Please call the school to book on a tour later in the term. These tours are getting full quickly, so please do book to avoid disappointment. 
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Year 5 and 6 Football Team who take part in the annual Football League on Thursday afternoon and the Bowling Team who take part in a competition on Friday.
     
    Things to be aware of
    Individual school photographs will be being taken on 16th 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
    National School Meals Week Flyer
    Supporting your child to read at home (Year 1) 
    Bower Park Trip (Year 6)
     
    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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