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On behalf of the Children, Staff and Governors, welcome to the Clockhouse Primary School Website and welcome to our Clockhouse family. We hope you enjoy the time you spend looking around our site, that you find the information helpful and that it gives you a taste of the happy and industrious school that we are.

Clockhouse is a large Primary School brimming with lots of character. We aim to create a happy and stimulating environment in which pupils are encouraged to develop their character and talents in a supportive community.

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  • 12 July 2025

    Weekly reminders for week beginning 14th July 2025

    It was another busy week as we get closer to the end of the year!
     
    Thank you to the parents and families who joined us on the last week for the Celebration Assemblies of Brazil, Argentina, Northern Ireland and Wales, we are sure you will agree they were a lovely occasion.
     
    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!
     
    Meet the Teacher
    The children will be meeting their new teacher on Monday morning and spending time in their new classrooms. We are sure they are all very excited about this - the staff certainly are! 

    Open Evening
    Do not forget that it is Open Evening after school on Monday, please come into school anytime between 3.30 and 5pm to look at the children's work and meet the teachers. Please also take the time to look around the school and visit your child's new classroom, their current teacher will be able to point you in the right direction. All new teachers will be in school to meet you.
     
    Sports Days
    On Tuesday morning (9.15am) we look forward to welcoming families to the Key Stage 2 Sports Day. On Wednesday (9.15am) we look forward to welcoming Key Stage 1 families to Sports Day. On Thursday we look forward to welcoming families to the Reception and Nursery to Sports Day. Times are as follows - Nursery (11.00am / 2.45pm), Reception (9.15am). Here is hoping the weather is kind to us! It does look like it is going to be hot, please ensure children have hats, water bottles and sun cream applied.
     
    Year 6
    We  look forward to welcoming the families of our Year 6 stars on Tuesday for their performance of Oliver. Please be aware that performances will start promptly at 2pm and 7pm.
     
    Year 6 are very much looking forward to their Activity Week which starts this week. They have lots of exciting things planned. Please speak to teachers if you have any questions. They are off to Adventure Island on Thursday. 
     
    Year 5 and 6
    Year 5 and 6 will be competing in the annual Football Cup - the Matthew Whitcombe trophy (in honour of our former pupil) on Friday.
     
    Foundation Stage Fun Day
    On Friday we have the Foundation Stage Pirates and Princesses Fun Day to look forward to, do not forget the fancy dress costumes although these are optional!
     
    Things to be aware of
    Please remember that school closes for the Summer Holiday on Tuesday 22nd July at the normal time.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Changes to School Policy for those in Year 3 and 4 Next Year
    Pirates and Princesses Day (Nursery and Reception)
    Activity Week (Year 6)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge

  • 06 July 2025

    Weekly reminders for week beginning 7th July 2025

    Well last week was another very busy week at Clockhouse - just the way we like it and this week is just the same as we get closer to the end of the year! 
     
    Thank you to the parents and families who joined us on the last week for the Celebration Assemblies of Kenya, Peru, Spain and Scotland, we are sure you will agree they were a lovely occasion and we look forward to seeing more of you at these events during the term.
     
    Celebration Assemblies
    We have the last four Celebration Assemblies this week.
     
    We are looking forward to seeing many of you there: 
    Wednesday 9th July - Brazil (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
    Wednesday 9th July - Northern Ireland (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
    Friday 11th July - Argentina (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
    Friday 11th July - Wales (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
     
    We look forward to welcoming you to school to celebrate with your children.
     
    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 teachers or the office know. For those in Reception, Year 1 and some of Year 2 -  your child will also come home with an envelope with the statutory tests results in them.
     
    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 or can happen on 15th July at Open Evening.
     
    Year 6 results will be coming after they are received (9th July) and then checked. We will get these out to you as soon as we can.
     
    End of Year Questionnaire - please help us help you!
    Thank you to all those who have completed the end of year questionnaire already, 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):
     
    Sponsored Walk
    On Monday the children (and parents if they wish) will be taking part in the Sponsored Walk event, following the success of this in previous years. The children will come home with a card showing you the laps they completed so that sponsor money can be gathered or it can be kept as a memento of the day. If the children have managed to get any sponsors, please send these into school and thank you for your support.

    The times below for the event are a guide, we will do our very best to stick to times. 
     
    Time
    Year Group
    9.10 – 9.30
    Nursery (am)
    9.30 – 10.00
    Reception
    10.00 – 10.30
    Year 1
    10.45 – 11.15
    Year 2
    11.15 – 11.45
    Year 3
    1.00 – 1.15
    Nursery (pm)
    1.15 – 1.45
    Year 4
    1.45 – 2.15
    Year 5
    2.15 – 2.45
    Year 6
     
    Children in Greenland will be going out with their year group.
     
    Please ensure that the children come to school with water bottles and a hat every day but especially on Monday.
     
    If you are joining us, please wait at the gate by the main school office, towards the field.
     
    Year 6
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 6 parents / carers on Thursday for Learn with my Child at 9.10am - 10.10am. 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.
     
    Sport
    For those of you attending (invite only), do not forget the Sports Presentation Evening at 7pm on Wednesday evening.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Sports Day
    Learn with my Child (Year 6)
    Year 6 Production
    Year 6 Yearbook
    Celebration Assembly Invite (Northern Ireland, Wales, Argentina and Brazil)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge

  • 28 June 2025

    Weekly reminders for the week beginning 30th June 2025

    Well last week was another very busy week at Clockhouse - just the way we like it and this week is just the same as we get closer to the end of the year! 
     
    Thank you to the parents and families who joined us on the last week for the Celebration Assemblies of Uganda and Italy, we are sure you will agree they were a lovely occasion and we look forward to seeing more of you at these events during the term.
     
    Uniform Sale
    Mrs Bowden will be holding a uniform sale on Monday after school. This will be by the door between Spain and Italy. Please be aware this is new uniform, but stocks are limited and will be on a first come first served basis. All items will be reduced by at least 10%.
    Celebration Assemblies
    Celebration Assemblies continue this week, please check back through School Story on Dojo or speak to class teachers if you are unsure of the date for your child's class. 
     
    We are looking forward to seeing many of you there: 
    Wednesday 2nd July - Kenya (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
    Wednesday 2nd July - Spain (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
    Friday 4th July - Peru (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
    Friday 4th July - Scotland (2.45pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
     
    We look forward to welcoming you to school to celebrate with your children.
     
    Year 5
    Year 5 are off to Bower Park on Thursday to watch a drama production. If you have not returned permission slips yet, please do so by Monday. They will also be welcoming Mr Brown from Bower Park on Friday to do some art activities with them.
     
    Greenland
    We are very excited that Greenland are off to Elhap on Wednesday. Please complete permission slips and payment for the trip on Monday if you have not done so already.
     
    Things to be aware of
    Our annual Sponsored Walk is on 7th July, it is always lovely to see so many of you join us. Annual School Reports will be coming out via Dojo on 7th July also.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    June Newsletter
    Information for 2024-2025
    Sponsored Walk
    Computing Newsletter
    Celebration Assembly Invite (Spain, Scotland, Kenya and Peru)
    Bower Park Visit (Year 5)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge

  • 21 June 2025

    Weekly reminders for week beginning 23rd June 2025

    As we get ever closer to the end of the term and the end of the year, we had another good and busy week at Clockhouse last week, there was certainly lots of excitement around the place!
     
    Thank you to the parents and families who joined us on the last week for the Celebration Assemblies of China, South Africa, USA and France we are sure you will agree they were a lovely occasion and we look forward to seeing more of you at these events during the term.
     
    We have another busy and exciting week ahead - just the way we like it!
     
    Inset Day
    Please remember that school is closed on Monday for staff training, the children return to school on Tuesday.
     
    Celebration Assemblies
    Celebration Assemblies continue this week, please check back through School Story on Dojo or speak to class teachers if you are unsure of the date for your child's class. 
     
    We are looking forward to seeing many of you there:
     
    Friday 27th June - Uganda (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
    Friday 28th June - Italy (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
     
    We look forward to welcoming you to school to celebrate with your children.
     
    Year 1
    Year 1 are off to Southend 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 Hertfordshire Zoo on Tuesday. If you have not yet sent in money and consent forms please ensure this is done first thing Monday morning.
     
    Greenland
    We look forward to welcoming our Greenland parents / carers for Learn with my Child on Friday afternoon at 2.00pm. As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
     
    Reception 2025
    We are very much looking forward to welcoming our new Reception children and their families this week. Letters were sent out last week with times, dates and the information needed for these. Please call us or pop into the office if you need any further information.
     
    Sport
    Good luck to Year 1 and 2 who will all be taking part in the annual Borough Quad Kids event on Wednesday. This takes place at school. 
     
    Choir
    Good luck to the choir who will be taking part in the Borough Music Festival at the Queens Theatre on Thursday. They will be there during the day to practise and will then be performing in the evening. 
     
    Things to be aware of
    Don't forget the Sponsored Walk will soon be upon us this is on Monday 7th July. The letter will be coming out this week. 
     
    The Newsletter for June will also be coming out this week as well as the Summer Term Questionnaire.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Health Authority (Nursery)
    Learn with my Child (Year 2)
    Celebration Assembly Invite (Uganda and Italy)
    Elhap Visit (Greenland)
    Winners Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality Week (Japan)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge

  • 14 June 2025

    Weekly reminders for the week beginning 16th June 2025

    Happy Father's Day to all the men out there who do so much for our children - thank you!
     
    After a busy week last week, we have an equally busy week this week - just the way we like it!
     
    Thank you to the parents and families who joined us on the last week for the Celebration Assemblies of Japan, India, Canada and Mexico we are sure you will agree they were a lovely occasion and we look forward to seeing more of you at these events during the term.
     
    Thank you also for your support with the Enterprise Day that was held the week before last. With your overwhelming support we raised an amazing £1218.97. Huge well done to our winners - Fiji! Thank you also for your support on Thursday and Friday, with the Evening of Inflatables and the Father's Day sale. 
     
    Here's to another great week ahead!
     
    Celebration Assemblies
    Celebration Assemblies continue this week, please check back through School Story on Dojo or speak to class teachers if you are unsure of the date for your child's class. 
     
    We are looking forward to seeing many of you there: 
    Wednesday 18h June - China (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
    Wednesday 18th June - USA (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
    Friday 20th June - South Africa (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
    Friday 20th June - France (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
    We look forward to welcoming you to school to celebrate with your children.
     
    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. 
     
    Year 3
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 3 parents / carers on Tuesday for Learn with my Child at 9.10am - 10.10am (approximately). 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 5
    Year 5 have their book sale on Thursday. This is for Year 5 early, we hope they enjoy their book recycling and love reading something new,
     
    Year 6
    We all hope that Year 6 have a fabulous time on the Isle of Wight. Please remember to meet your group leader in the Key Stage 2 hall on Monday morning at 7.30am. The children will be departing at 8.30am promptly if you wish to wave them off. Updates about the trip will be on the school blog and dojo.

    We also hope that those staying behind have a great Activity Week! If you have not done so already, please ensure money and consent forms are returned on Monday morning. The children will be going out and without written consent they will not be able to do so.
     
    All of Year 6 are off to Junior Citizen on Friday afternoon. If you have not yet returned consent forms please ensure this is done first thing Monday morning.
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Year 3 and 4 Athletics Team who will be taking part in the annual David Leaper Cup on Tuesday this will also include the annual Borough Quad Kids event. This takes place at school. 
     
    Good luck to the Year 2 Football Team who will be taking part in the Alex Field tournament at Crownfield Infants on Thursday.
     
    Things to be aware of
    Do not forget that school is closed on Monday for staff training. We are back on Tuesday 24th June.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Inset Day Reminder
    Tracking Devices
    Celebration Assembly Invite (China, South Africa, USA and France)
    Learn with my Child (Year 3)
    Stayers Week (Year 6)
    Junior Citizen Trip (Year 6)
    Adventure Island Trip (Year 6)
    Secondary School Open Evenings (Year 5)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge

  • 08 June 2025

    Weekly reminders for week beginning 9th June 2025

    It was lovely to welcome everyone back to school on Monday, hear about their holidays and see them excited and eager to get back to school and learning.
     
    Thank you for your support for Enterprise Day - it is much appreciated. Well done and thank you to all those who did their very best and showed Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality last week. A huge well done to our winners - Japan!
     
    We have a busy week ahead!
     
    Celebration Assemblies
    Celebration Assemblies start this week, please check back through School Story on Dojo or speak to class teachers if you are unsure of the date for your child's class.
    We are looking forward to seeing many of you there: 
    Wednesday 11th June - Japan (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
    Wednesday 11th June - Canada (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
    Friday 13th June - India (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
    Friday 13th June - Mexico (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
    We look forward to welcoming you to school to celebrate with your children.
     
    Year 1
    Phonic Screening - Please be aware that Year 1 will be completing their phonic screening check this week and next.
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 1 parents / carers on Thursday for Learn with my Child at 9.10am - 10.10am (approximately). 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 2 
    Year 2 are off to Colchester Castle on Thursday. If you have not yet sent in money and consent forms please ensure this is done by Tuesday morning.
     
    Year 3
    Year 3 are very much looking forward to their Athens v Sparta day on Tuesday. Best costumes at the ready, we cannot wait to see you all.
    Year 4
    Times Table Check - Please be aware that Year 4 will Times Table Check continues this week.
     
    Year 5
    On Thursday, Year 5 are off for a day at Forest Academy to experience life at a Secondary School. If you have not yet sent in consent forms please ensure this is done by Tuesday morning.
     
    OCA
    Inflatable Evening
    Do not forget OCA will be hosting an Evening of Inflatables on Thursday. It is not too late to get wrist bands.
    Father's Day Sale
    Following the success of the Mother's Day sale earlier in the year, the PA will be holding their Father's Day sale on Friday during school time. If you wish for your child to purchase a small gift, all gifts will be priced at £1.50 and we ask that the children bring in a maximum of £3.00. Please send this into school on Friday.
     
    Choir
    On Thursday morning the Choir or off to the Scotts Primary School to practise for their up and coming Music Festival. 
     
    Things to be aware of
    Inset Day Please remember that Monday (23rd June) is an Inset Day. The children will return to school on the Tuesday.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Father's Day Sale
    Uniform Ordering Dates
    Book Sale (Year 5)
    Hertfordshire Zoo Trip (Year 4)
    Learn with My Child (Year 1 and Nursery)
    Sealife Centre Trip (Year 1)
    Invitation to Celebration Assembly (Japan, Canada, India and Mexico)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge

  • 31 May 2025

    Weekly reminders for week beginning 2nd June 2025

    Welcome back to the second half of the Summer Term everyone! 

     
    We all hope that you have had a fantastic Half Term Holiday and enjoyed some time with family and friends!
     
    As you are aware, we are back to school tomorrow (2nd June) and are looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early! As always, our focus on attendance and punctuality continues so do please make sure that the children arrive on time everyday!
     
    Once again, please can we ask that children come to school in full school uniform and full school PE Uniform on PE Days. Thank you in advance for your support and please speak to us if there are any problems. 
     
    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?
     
    Enterprise Week (Reception - Year 6)
    This week we once again embark on what has now become one of our Clockhouse Traditions, it is ENTERPRISE WEEK! The children will be busy creating their enterprise ideas and all those budding entrepreneurs out there will be marketing their products during the week. Enterprise Day will be Friday 6th June. Please do not forget to send the children in with a little bit of money to make their purchases. A letter came out about this prior to the holidays
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    Year 4
    Please be aware that Year 4 will be completing their Times Table Check this week and next. Good luck to you all.
     
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 4 parents / carers on Thursday for Learn with my Child at 9.10am - 10.10am (approximately). 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 5
    Year 5 are looking forward to welcoming Mrs Letchmere from Bower Park Academy to do a Drama Workshop with them.
     
    Year 6
    Year 6 are looking forward to welcoming a French specialist, from Forest Academy, to teach them French. This will be a four week program. 
     
    Is you child joining Nursery in September?
    Do not forget there is a meeting for those parents of children joining us in Nursery in September on Thursday at either 2pm or 7pm. You only need attend one meeting. Please complete the slip on the letter to let us know when you will be attending. We look forward to welcoming you. 
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Year 5 and 6 who will be taking part in the annual borough Quad Kids event. This year this will be all the children in the year groups and will be hosted at school.
     
    Things to be aware of
    Class Celebration Assemblies start again on 11th June. Dates have already been sent out. Reminders will also be shared prior to your classes assembly.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Mrs Reinecke Letter
    May Newsletter
    Enterprise Week
    History Subject Newsletter
    Religious Education Subject Newsletter
    What will we be learning next half term (Nursery, Reception, Year 1, 2 and 6 - other year groups were sent at the beginning of the term)
    Athens v Sparta Day (Year 3)
    Learn with my Child (Year 4)
    Forest Academy Trip (Year 5)
    Secondary School Transfer Meetings (Year 5)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge

  • 18 May 2025

    Weekly reminders for week beginning 19th May 2025

    A huge well done to Year 6 for working extra hard last week with their tests. We are all extremely proud of you. 
     
    As the end of the term approaches, we have another busy week at Clockhouse - just how we like it! 
     
    Awards Ceremony
    Mrs Fletcher and our Travel Ambassadors are off to The Oval on Monday as we are one of the regional finalist of the TfL Travel for Life, Top Schools awards. What an accolade! 
     
    Reception and Year 1
    The Dental Team are back on Tuesday for Reception and Year 1.
     
    Year 2 and Year 5
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 2 parents / carers on Wednesday and Year 5 parents / carers on Tuesday for Learn with my Child at 9.10am - 10.10am. 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 off to Havering Country Park on Thursday. Please return permissions slips by Monday if you have not done so already.
     
    Is your child joining Reception in September?
    Do not forget there is a meeting for those parents of children joining us in Reception in September on Tuesday at either 2pm or 7pm. You only need attend one meeting. Please complete the slip on the letter to let us know when you will be attending. We look forward to welcoming you. 
     
    Things to be aware of
    The week we return to school after half term is Enterprise Week and Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality Week.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Colchester Castle Trip (Year 2)
    Learn with My Child (Year 2 and Year 5)
     
    Important Dates
    Skateboarding comes to Clockhouse
    Clockhouse is 90 - Logo Competition
    Enterprise Week

    Look out for the May Newsletter which will be coming home this week.

    Finally from all of us at Clockhouse, we hope that you have a fantastic half term when it arrives on Friday. We look forward to welcoming the children back on Monday 2nd June.
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge

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    Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford RM5 3QR

    01708 745972