Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Weekly reminders for week beginning 18th December 2023

  Sun 17 Dec 2023
  Well, it is almost impossible to believe that we only have 2 days to go until the end of the term. What a term it has been! I am sure you will agree that it has been a successful time at Clockhouse for so many different reasons and I hope, as we move to the Christmas holidays, we can all reflect positively on the last term. The children have certainly done you and us so, so proud. Their resilience and determination to succeed never ceases to amaze us each day!

   

  Last week in school we continued to try to give the children a fantastic Christmas experience. The story of Winston continues this week. We hope the children enjoyed Christmas Dinner on Friday. I have to say the children (and staff) all looked amazing in their Christmas jumpers!

   

  OCA Raffle

  We are very excited that both the children's and adult's raffles organised by OCA will be drawn on Monday after school! Keep an eye on the school Facebook page for the announcement.

   

  Parties

  Tuesday is non-uniform day and Christmas parties. Rumour has it that there is special visitor coming to see us too.

   

  Letters that went out last week:

  The following letters went out last week:

  Astronomy Roadshow Visit (Year 5)

  Bikeability (Year 5 and 6)

   

  All that leaves me to do is wish you a very Happy Christmas from us all. We finish school on Tuesday (normal time) and we look forward to seeing you all back after the festive fun on Thursday 4th January. 

   

  Have a good week everyone!

  #ourclockhousefamily

  Mrs Savidge

• Weekly reminders for week beginning 11th December 2023

  Sun 10 Dec 2023
  Well, it is almost impossible to believe that we are in the final full week of this term. What a term is has been! I am sure you will agree that it has been a successful time at Clockhouse for so many different reasons.  I cannot thank each and everyone of you enough for the part you have played in this and for your on-going support and kindness.

   

  Last week in school we continued to try to give the children a fantastic Christmas experience. We hope you are enjoying the Winston story so far. If you attended concerts last week, we hope you enjoyed them as much as we did and thank you being so good at adhering to the rules - it really is appreciated.

   

  Key Stage 2 Concerts

  This week sees the Year 3 and 4 concert and the Year 5 and 6 Carol Concert. The dates are as follows:
  11th December                 Year 3 and 4 Concert  - 9.30am ( Brazil / Uganda / Kenya)

  11th December                 Year 3 and 4 Concert  - 2.30pm (Argentina  / Peru / South Africa)
  12th December                 Year 5 and 6 Carol Service - 2.00pm / 7.00pm

   

  Please remember that younger siblings are not permitted to attend concerts.

   

  Nursery

  We are very much looking forward to welcoming Nursery parents into school on Wednesday and Thursday. Please speak to the Nursery Team if you are not sure which day to attend. 

   

  Reception and Year 1
  The annual Fluoride Varnish visit from the Dental Team will be happening on Monday for Reception and Year 1.

   

  Year 2 
  Year 2 are off to Colchester Zoo on Thursday. If you have not yet sent in money and consent forms please ensure this is done first thing Monday morning.

   

  Year 4

  Year 4 are off to the church on Tuesday. Please ensure that consent forms are returned by Monday at the latest if you have not done so already.

   

  Christmas Friday
  Friday is Christmas Jumper Day. The children do not need to come to school in uniform, Christmas Jumpers and appropriate bottoms, we will be raising money for St. Francis Hospice, should you wish to contribute. This is also Christmas Dinner Day, Unlike previous years, you do not need to sign up for this. The children can order their dinner in the morning without pre-booking.

   

  School Nurse Drop In

  Should you wish to speak to the School Nurse she will be available for you to 'drop in' on Tuesday 8.30am. Please call the Key Stage 2 Office to book a slot or just drop in.

   

  HEST Get Together

  Please join HEST for their Christmas Coffee Morning on Wednesday at 8.45 am.

   

  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 at 10.00am. Please call the school to book this or a tour next term. Places on each tour are limited and are filling up quickly.

   

  Things to be aware of

  We finish school for Christmas on Tuesday 19th December. We return to school Thursday 4th January 2023.

   

  Please look out for the December Newsletter which will be coming out before the end of the term.

   

  Letters that went out last week:

  The following letters went out last week:

  Learn with my Child (Nursery)

  PSHE Education (Year 2)

  Gunpowder Mill Trip (Year 6)

  Swimming (China)

   

  Have a good week everyone!

  #ourclockhousefamily

  Mrs Savidge

• Weekly reminders for week beginning 4th December 2023

  Sun 03 Dec 2023
  Well Christmas officially hit Clockhouse last week. The children enjoyed decorating the school on Friday. I am sure you will agree from the pictures, it certainly looks very Christmassy! As you will have seen, Winston the mouse has made a come back this year and we hope you are enjoying the story so far! This week, in school we will continue to try to give the children a fantastic Christmas experience. 

   

  The Christmas Concerts start this week. The dates are as follows:

  4th December   Concert Dress Rehearsal - 9.30am  (Mexico / France / Scotland)
  4th December   Concert Dress Rehearsal – 2.30pm (USA / Spain / Northern Ireland)
  5th December   Concert Dress Rehearsal – 9.30am  (Canada / Italy / Wales)
  5th December   PM Nursery Christmas Concert @ 2.30pm 
  6th December   AM Nursery Christmas Concert @ 9.15am
  6th December   KS1 Concert - 2.30pm (Mexico / France / Scotland)
  7th December   KS1 Concert  - 9.30am (USA / Spain / Northern Ireland)
  7th December   KS1 Concert  - 2.30pm (Canada / Italy / Wales)
  8th December   Concert Dress Rehearsal – am – Year 3 and Year 4

   

  Please remember that younger siblings are not permitted to attend main concerts. Please attend the dress rehearsal if you do need to bring younger siblings.
  
  We are all looking forward to seeing you at the concerts and we hope we help you to get into the festive spirit!

   

  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 again at 4.00pm. Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term. 

   

  Year 1

  Year 1 are looking forward to a virtual author visit on Wednesday.

   

  Year 1 and 3
  Year 1 (Monday) and Year 3 (Tuesday) are off to the church. Please ensure that consent forms are returned by Monday at the latest if you have not done so already.

   

  Year 2

  Year 2 are very much looking forward to their Polar Express Day on Friday.

   

  Year 5

  Year 5 are off to London on Thursday to watch The Nutcracker at the theatre. Please ensure money and consent forms are sent in by Tuesday if you have not done so already.

   

  Year 6

  Year 6 are off you Bower Park on Thursday to watch their Christmas performance. Please ensure consent forms are sent in by Tuesday if you have not done so already.

   

  Things to be aware of

  We finish school for Christmas on Tuesday 19th December. We return to school Thursday 4th January 2023.

   

  Letters that went out last week:

  The following letters went out last week:
  November Newsletter

  Christmas at Clockhouse

  Church Visit (Year 1, 3 and 5)

  Carol Concert (Year 5 and 6)

   

  Have a good week everyone!

  #ourclockhousefamily

  Mrs Savidge