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Weekly reminders for the week beginning 23rd March 2026

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:59:42 GMT

Well, it is almost impossible to believe that we are in the final week of the Spring term and at the end of another successful term at Clockhouse. As always we thank you for your unreserved support in all that we do. I am sure you are ready for the holiday and a good break come Thursday.

Well done to everyone for trying so hard with OCAttendance - keep going. Keep a look out as I believe there may be a surprise visitor this week!

Easter Bonnet Parade

The annual Easter Bonnet Parade is definitely a Clockhouse tradition for Reception and Nursery. We look forward to welcoming Reception families on Wednesday. Bonnets at the ready!

Year 1

The Year 1 children are off to the Church on Monday morning. Please ensure that consent forms are returned by Monday at the latest if you have not done so already.

Year 4

The Year 4 children are off to The Barbican on Monday. Please ensure that consent forms and money are returned by Monday at the latest if you have not done so already.

Year 6

Year 6 will continue with their final round Mock SATs test this week, please do support them and make sure they get plenty of rest so that they can do their best. This is to help the children prepare for their tests in May as well as to help to inform learning and teaching.

Parents' Evening

Do not forget that on Monday and Tuesday (Year 6) / Tuesday and Thursday (Nursery - Year 5) of this week it is Parents' Evening after school. It is not too late to book an appointment if you have not done so already. Please use the link on School Story or ask Mrs Collins in the office, whi will be able to help you. As you know, we are offering a blended approach, so if you have not done so already, please do tell the teachers if you want a Zoom or face to face meeting.

Please do allow your children to be part of the meeting so that they also know how they are doing and what they need to work on. The importance of the co-education of your child cannot be overstated.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

End of Term Dates

What's App

Acceptable Use Policy for Parents and Carers

St Paul's Cathedral visit (Year 6)

All that leaves me to do is wish you a very happy Easter and Easter holiday from us all when it arrives. The children finish school on Thursday (Friday is a staff training day) and we look forward to seeing you after the break on Monday 13th April. Enjoy lots of chocolate!

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 9th March 2026

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 16:30:47 GMT

Another good week was had last week and we have another busy week ahead planned at Clockhouse.

We hope the children enjoyed World Book Day and everything else they experienced last week - we certainly did!

Parent / Carer Questionnaire
The termly questionnaire for parents / carers came out via Class Dojo last week and can be accessed using the link below

Spring Term Questionnaire for Parents / Carers - https://forms.gle/wAHD3fmFDWsQSBSz7

As always we thank you for your feedback. We do appreciate that this takes time but your feedback is invaluable to us as we continually strive to improve the educational experience we provide for the children and families we serve.

Group Photos
Please be aware that class group photos will be being taken on Wednesday - uniform and best smiles at the ready! If your class has PE on Wednesday, Class Teachers will let you know the change of day for PE for this week via Class Dojo.

Year 3
The Year 3 children are off to the Natural History Museum on Monday. Please ensure that consent forms and payments are returned by Monday morning if you have not done so already.

We look forward to welcoming our Year 3 parents / carers for Learn with my Child on Thursday morning 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
The Year 4 children will be taking part in their Let's Locate Workshop on Wednesday. Please ensure that consent forms and payments are returned by Tuesday at the latest if you have not done so already.

Year 5 - China
China are off to Frameless on Thursday. Please ensure that consent forms and payments are returned by Tuesday at the latest if you have not done so already.

Our Clockhouse Association (OCA) - Mother's Day Sale
Following previous successes, OCA will be holding another Mother's Day sale on Friday during school time. All gifts will be £1.50. If you wish for your child to purchase a small gift please send them to school with a maximum of £3.00 so that they can purchase a gift.

Things to be aware of
The Book Fair will be in school on 19th, 23rd and 24th March.

Letters that went out last week:
The following letters went out last week:
Parents' Evening
Class Photos
OCA Mother's Day Sale
It's Good to be Me Week
Design and Technology Newsletter
Church Visit (Year 1)
Learn with my Child (Year 3)
St Pauls Cathedral Trip (Year 6)

Have a good week everyone!
#ourclockhousefamily
Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 2nd March 2026

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:39:42 GMT

It was lovely to welcome the community back to school last week and to hear about everyone's holiday.

We hope the children enjoyed 'We are...' Week and they came home inspired. Thank you also for the support you showed for Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality Week - well done everyone!

After a very busy week we have a slightly quieter week ahead.

World Book Day

We have lots of exciting things arranged for World Book Day on Thursday. As per the information sent out, children are invited to come to school dressed as a book character or in their pyjamas on this day to help celebrate World Book Day. If you child does not want to dress up they will need to come to school in uniform. We also look forward to welcoming you into school, when you drop the children of in the morning, to read with them. Please see the information that came out on Dojo for further details of the day.

Sport

Good luck to the Year 3 and 4 Football Team who take part in a borough competition on Wednesday.

Things to be aware of
World Book Day £1 Vouchers
We have received World Book Day vouchers for all the children at school. These vouchers give children £1 off a book and are accepted at all participating book shops. They may also be used at the book fair at school in March. The Book Fair will be in school and open to you all on 19th, 23rd and 24th March.

Letters that went out week before half term:

The following letters went out the week before half term:

Let's Locate Workshop (Year 4)

Barbican Trip (Year 4)

Frameless Trip (Year 5)

Science Subject Newsletter

February Newsletter

World Book Day Information

Letter from the Police

Have a good week everyone.

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 23rd February 2026

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:02:27 GMT

Welcome back to the new half term everyone!

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow (Monday 23rd February). We hope that you all had a lovely holiday and are ready and raring to go for the new term ahead!

Please remember that learning starts as soon as the children arrive and everyone needs to be in school by 8.55am. Doors open at 8.45am and teachers are available from then. We really need to improve our attendance this term so please help us out by ensuring that children are in school everyday and on time unless it really is unavoidable!

'We are...' Week

We have a busy but exciting week with all the children taking part in our annual 'We are...' Week. Throughout the week the children will be doing lots of different things to inspire them about their futures. We have lots and lots of visitors coming in as well.

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?

Year 1

Year 1 are looking forward to their Great Fire of London experience on Tuesday. Please ensure contributions have been sent in by Monday. Thank you in advance.

Letters that went out week before half term:

The following letters went out the week before half term:

Languages Subject Newsletter

We Are... Week

What are we learning next half term (Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2)

PSHE (Year 2)

Look out for the February Newsletter coming out this week.

Have a good week everyone.

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 9th February 2026

Fri, 6 Feb 2026 17:50:12 GMT

Thank you for your support in all we are trying to achieve.

As the last week of the half term approaches, it is full steam ahead at Clockhouse!

EYFS

The children in Nursery and Reception are very excited about welcoming the Zoo to Clockhouse on Friday. This is to support their current learning. If you have any concerns please speak to your child's class teacher.

Year 5

We look forward to welcoming our Year 5 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.

The final meeting for the Condover Hall residential visit is taking place on Wednesday at 5pm. This will be in the Key Stage 2 hall.

Year 6
We look forward to welcoming our Year 6 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.

Mental Health Week.

As you may already know this week is National Mental Health Week. With a considerable rise in the number of children and young people affected by mental health, this is an event close to the school’s heart. To show our support for this, throughout the week the children will be taking part in various assemblies and activities. There will also be a daily post on Class Dojo and Social Media for you all - watch this space! There will also be activities for the children to get involved in at lunchtime in Tuesday.

Special Dinner Day

There is a Special Dessert Day on Thursday. The menu was sent out on Friday.

Things to be aware of

It is hard to believe that we finish school for the half term on Friday (13th February) and return to school on Monday 23rd February. We hope you all have a great holiday!

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

Early Years Newsletter

Natural History Museum Trip (Year 3)

Learn with my Child (Year 5)

Learn with my Child (Year 6)

Booster Lessons (Year 6)

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 2nd February 2026

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:15:28 GMT

Thank you for your on-going support in all that we do. Another good week was had at Clockhouse last week and the children continue to work as hard as they can each and every day. As another week approaches, it is full steam ahead at Clockhouse!

Nursery

We are very much looking forward to welcoming Nursery parents into school on Tuesday and Wednesday for Learn with My Child. Please speak to the Nursery Team if you are not sure which day to attend.

Year 2

We look forward to welcoming our Year 2 parents / carers for Learn with my Child on Thursday morning 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 5

Year 5 have their Space Workshop on Wednesday. Thank you to all those who have already paid for this. If you have not done so, please do so by the end of the day on Monday.

Year 6

Year 6 will be taking part in their next round Mock SATs test this week, please do support them and make sure they get plenty of rest so that they can do their best. This is to help the children prepare for their tests in May as well as to help to inform learning and teaching.

Sport

Good luck to the Year 3 and 4 Girls Football Team who take part in the Borough competition on Wednesday.

Things to be aware of

It is hard to believe that it is nearly half term. We finish school on Friday 13th February and return to school on Monday 23rd February.

Please be aware there will be no attendance update again this week due to us changing systems - back to normal next week!

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

Learn with my Child (Year 2)

January Newsletter

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 26th January 2026

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:04:54 GMT

Another good week was had a Clockhouse last week and as always we thank you for the support you give us with all that we do at all times!

All our visitors were certainly impressed with what they saw and our children were nothing short of amazing - as always! In fact many of the visitors said they are 'incredible'.

Reception
We look forward to welcoming our Reception parents for Learn with my Child on Wednesday and Thursday (please check with teachers if you are not sure which day you are due to come). As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.

Year 1

Year 1 are off to the Discovery Centre at Stratford on Thursday. Please ensure that consent forms etc. are returned by Monday at the latest if you have not done so already.

Year 5 and 6

Years 5 and 6 will be taking part in a Road Safety Workshop on Wednesday afternoon. Please do talk to the children about this when they come home.

OCA (Our Clockhouse Association)
OCA are also busy planning their Spring and Summer events. If you would like to join the OCA Team at any point, please speak to Mr Koten or let the office know who will pass a message to him.

Things to be aware of

Please remember that all up and coming trips etc. can be paid on Parent Pay or via the school office. Please remember that you can also pay by card at the school office. We really do value and need your contributions for such events to go ahead. Thank you in advance.

Please be aware there will be know attendance update this week due to us changing systems.

Letters that went out last week:
The following letters went out last week:

Learn with my Child (Nursery)

Learn with my Child (Reception)

Great Fire of London Workshop (Year 1)

Times Tables (Year 4)

Children presenting as unwell

Keep an eye out for the January Newsletter!

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 19th January 2026

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:26:21 GMT

Another good week was had at Clockhouse last week and as always we thank you for the support you give us with all that we do!

Thank you for all those who supported us and had the special dinner on Thursday. We hope the children enjoyed it!

We are very much looking forward to welcoming lots of visitors to Clockhouse this week who would like to see all the fabulous things that we do.

Super STEM Week

We are very excited that we have our first Super STEM Week. During this week the children will be engaging in lots of exciting and engaging learning based on Maths, Computing, Design and Technology and Science. As per the letter, do not forget that Monday is a dress up day. This week aims to deepen the children's understanding is to deepen the children's understanding of this area of the curriculum as week as excite her.

Governor Day
Our Governors will be in school on Wednesday and will be in the playground at the start and end of the day, please do take the time to speak to them should you wish to.

Exciting Times for Clockhouse

We have a number of Headteachers and Senior Leaders from all over the country visiting the school on Friday to learn about what we do. We cannot wait to showcase our wonderful school!

Year 1

We look forward to welcoming our Year 1 parents / carers for Learn with my Child on Tuesday morning 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

The last class will be taking part in a 'Best Buddies' workshop run by HEST on Tuesday.

Year 6
Please remember that Year 6 are off to Gunpowder Mill on Tuesday, please ensure consent forms and your voluntary contribution are returned first thing on Monday if you have not done so already.

Choir

Good luck to the Choir who are off to the O2 on Thursday to take part in the Young Voices event.

Is your child, or a child you know due to start Nursery in September 2026

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 later in the term.

Letters that went out last week:
The following letters went out last week:

We Are... Week - request for help

You Told Us...

Learn with my Child (Year 1)

Leavers Hoodies (Year 6)

Brighton Trip - Dietry Requirements (Year 6)

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 12th January 2026

Fri, 9 Jan 2026 16:08:36 GMT

It was lovely to welcome everyone back to school last week and hear all about their holiday. It was certainly business as usual and the children were quick and eager to get on with their learning.

As requested last week, please ensure the children come to school with all the necessary equipment they require - water bottles, coats, reading books and diaries and anything else they need. Please can we also remind you of the importance of full school uniform / PE uniform and that this along with coats are clearly named.

Year 4

Two of the three classes with be taking part in a 'Best Buddies' workshop run by HEST on Tuesday. The other class with have their workshop in the coming weeks.

Year 1, 2, 3 and 4

Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be taking part in a Road Safety Workshop on Thursday afternoon. Please do talk to the children about this when they come home.

Clubs

Please remember that all clubs resume this week. Look out for letters regarding some new clubs coming.

Special Dinner for all
On Thursday we have the first special dinner day of 2026. It would be really good to get as many people as possible having dinner on Thursday as this determines some of our schools funding. We really do appreciate your help in this matter. A copy of the menu was shared on Friday.

Dentist Checks

The dental team will be in school on Thursday to carry out the dental checks for children in Reception and Year 1.

Is your child, or a child you know due to start Reception in September 2026?

Please remember that applications for Reception 2026 need to be submitted by 15th January. Even if you child attends our Nursery you MUST still apply. If they have an older sibling in the school, please ensure you make this claim as well. This is done through the Local Authority website.

Things to be aware of

Our Governors will be in school on 21st January and will be in the playground at the start of the day, please do take the time to speak to them should you wish to.

Letters that went out before the holiday:
The following letters went out last week:

Super STEM Week

Discovery Centre Visit (Year 1)

Astronomy Roadshow (Year 5)

Gunpowder Mills Visit (Year 6)

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 5th January 2026

Fri, 2 Jan 2026 16:04:33 GMT

Happy New Year everyone!

We all hope that you have had a fantastic Christmas and that 2026 has got off to a good start for you all! On behalf of all the staff a huge thank you for all the lovely cards and gifts we received prior to the Christmas break. It really was so appreciated.

We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early on Monday and to hear about holidays and adventures. Please ensure that all the children return to school with all the necessary equipment they require - water bottles, coats, reading books and diaries and anything else they need. Please can we also remind you of the importance of full school uniform / PE uniform and that this along with coats are clearly named. PE will start again from Monday.

Year 2

Year 2 are looking forward to their Florence Nightingale experience on Thursday. Please ensure contributions have been sent in by Monday. Thank you in advance.

Year 5

Year 5 have their Chocolate Workshop on Wednesday. Thank you to all those who have already paid for this. If you have not done so, please do so by the end of the day on Tuesday.

Clubs

Please remember that there are no clubs this week, these will resume next Monday with the exception of Rise So You Shine, which will be back tomorrow.

Is your child, or a child you know due to start Reception in September 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday 10.00am and 4.00pm. Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term.

Letters that went out before the holiday:

The following letters went out the week before the holiday:
Clockhouse Matters

December Newsletter

What are we learning this term?

Florence Nightingale Workshop (Year 2)

Chocolate Workshop (Year 3)

We all look forward to working with each and every one of you in 2026!

Here is to another successful year at Clockhouse Primary!

Have a good week everyone.

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 15th December 2025

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 21:43:50 GMT

And just like that we are in the final week of the term, how is that even possible. 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 Peter Rabbit 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:
15th December Year 3 and 4 Concert - 9.30am (Brazil, Uganda, Kenya)

15th December Year 3 and 4 Concert - 2.30pm (Argentina / Peru / South Africa)

16th December Year 5 and 6 Carol Service - 2.15pm / 7.00pm

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

Year 2

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

Year 6

Year 6 are off to the Twist Museum on Monday. Please ensure that consent forms are returned by Monday morning at the latest if you have not done so already.

Parties

Friday is non-uniform day and Christmas parties for children from Reception to Year 6. This is on Thursday for Nursery children.

Rumour has it that there is special visitor coming to see us at some point during the week as well.

Is your child, or a child you know due to start Reception in September 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday 10.00am. Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

Christmas Parties

Look out for the December Newsletter coming out this week also.

All that leaves me to do is wish you a very Happy Christmas from us all. We finish school on Friday (normal time) and we look forward to seeing you all back after the festive fun on Monday 5th January.

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 8th December 2025

Fri, 5 Dec 2025 16:39:31 GMT

Well, it is almost impossible to believe that we are in the penultimate 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 have enjoyed our annual Christmas Story so far.

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

8th December Concert Dress Rehearsal - 9.30am (Mexico / Spain / Scotland)

8th December Concert Dress Rehearsal – 2.30pm (USA / France / Northern Ireland)
9th December Concert Dress Rehearsal – 9.30am (Canada / Italy / Wales)
9th December Nursery Christmas Concert @ 2.30pm
10th December Nursery Christmas Concert @ 9.15am

10th December KS1 Concert - 2.30pm (Mexico / Spain / Scotland)
11th December KS1 Concert - 9.30am (USA / France / Northern Ireland)
11th December KS1 Concert - 2.30pm (Canada / Italy / Wales)
12th 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!

Year 2 and 3

Year 2 (Friday) and Year 3 (Monday) are off to the church in Clockhouse Lane. Please ensure permission slips are returned by Monday if you have not done already.

Year 5 and 6

Year 5 and 6 are off to the Christmas Performance at Bower Park on Tuesday morning. Please ensure permission slips are returned by Monday if you have not done already.

Christmas Friday
Friday is Christmas Jumper Day. The children do not need to come to school in uniform, Christmas Jumpers and appropriate bottoms. This is also Christmas Dinner Day, the children will just need to order this as normal in the morning when they come to school.

Our Clockhouse Association (OCA) - Festive Sale

Following previous successes, OCA will be holding their first Festive sale on Friday during school time. All gifts will be £1.50. If you wish for your child to purchase a small gift please send them to school with a maximum of £3.00 so that they can purchase a gift.

Things to be aware of

We finish school for Christmas on Friday 19th December. We return to school Monday 6th January 2026.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

Smoking on site and outside the gates

Church Visit (Year 2 and 3)

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 1st December 2025

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:46:25 GMT

Well Christmas officially hit Clockhouse last week. The children enjoyed decorating the school. I am sure you will agree from the pictures, it certainly looks very Christmassy!

On Monday we will launch the first part of our Christmas Story, please look out for this and share with your children.

This week, in school we will continue to try to give the children a fantastic Christmas experience.

Reception - Year 6

Please remember that the nurses are back on Thursday to complete any flu immunisations that were missed previously.

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

Year 5

Year 5 are off to The Queens Theatre on Wednesday (China and India) and Thursday (Japan) to watch the Pantomime. Please ensure money and consent forms are sent in by Tuesday if you have not done so already.

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

Cake Sale

Friday sees our 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 Nursery in September 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday 10.00am and 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 Indoor Athletics Team who take part in the borough competition on Thursday.

Things to be aware of

With Christmas Concerts starting next week, please remember that younger siblings are not permitted to attend main concerts (with the exception of Nursery). Please attend the dress rehearsal if you do need to bring younger siblings.

We finish school for Christmas on Friday 19th December. We return to school Monday 5th January 2023.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:
Christmas Concert Dates

Concerts

November Newsletter

Cake Sale

Times Changes (Nursery All Day)

Polar Express Day (Year 2)

Carol Concert (Year 5 and Year 6)

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidgev

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 24th November 2025

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:02:29 GMT

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 getting nearer, we are looking forward to really getting into 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. As always 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.

Nursery

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

Year 1

Year 1 are off to Thorndon Country Park on Thursday 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 consent form in, please do so by Monday at the latest.

Year 5 and 6

There is Bikeability for Year 5 and 6 happening this week if you signed your child up for this.

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

Things to be aware of

Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Dinner will be on Friday 12th December. This is also Christmas Dinner Day.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

Learn with my Child (Nursery)

Twist Museum Trip (Year 6)

Christmas Information

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 17th November 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:47:11 GMT

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.

Bikeability

There are various Bikeability sessions happening this week if you signed your child up for this.

Is your child, or a child you know due to start Reception in September 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday 20th 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 Key Stage 2 football teams who are taking part in Borough competitions this week.

Things to be aware of

Year 1 to Year 6 do not forget to get your tickets for the OCA Festive Disco on 3rd December as well as raffle tickets for OCAdvent. Thanks to all those who have already shown their support.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

PE Newsletter

OCA Festive Gift Sale

Zoo Trip (Year 2)

Bower Park Trip (Year 5 and 6)

Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality Winners Reward (Peru and Kenya)

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 10th November 2025

Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:34:23 GMT

We hope the children enjoyed Best of British week and the children were excited to come home and talk to you about this.

Thank you also for your overwhelmingly positive feedback your gave to us 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.

Well done also for the extra efforts made for Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality Week. A huge well done to our winners Peru and Kenya.

Remembrance Day

On Tuesday 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 4

We look forward to welcoming our Year 4 (Wednesday - 9.10-10.30) parents for Learn with my Child. 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 Friday morning at 2.15pm. As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.

School Photographs

Please remember that individual school photographs will be taken on Tuesday 11th November. If you do want siblings photographed please come before school, this can also include siblings who do not come to Clockhouse.

Children In Need

On Friday, we are once again supporting the very worthy cause of Children in Need. 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 (or via Parent Pay, link shared) 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!

Is your child, or a child you know due to start Nursery in September 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday 10.00am. Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term.

Things to be aware of

The annual Cake Sale will be taking place on 5th December for all those fabulous bakers out there. A letter will be coming out about this in the near future.

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:

OCA - Christmas Disco

OCA - OCAdvent

OCA - Newsletter

School Photographs

Children in Need

Gruffalo Visit (Year 1)

Pantomime Visit (Year 5)

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 3rd November 2025

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:16:50 GMT

Welcome back to the new half term everyone!

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow (Monday 3rd November). We hope that you all had a lovely holiday and are ready and raring to go for the new term ahead!

Parent / Carer Questionnaire

The termly questionnaire for parents / carers came out via Class Dojo before the holiday and can be accessed using the link below

https://forms.gle/PdvE8rTj3z7wdHdXA

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 focussing on British authors and places. I am sure the children will love to tell you all about what they have learnt.

Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality

Reception - Year 6

Please remember that the nurses are in on Tuesday for the first round of flu immunisations.

Year and Year 3
We look forward to welcoming our Year 3 (Tuesday - 9.10-10.30) and Year 1 (Friday - 9.10-10.30 parents for Learn with my Child. 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 annual Roman Day on Thursday. We are looking forward to seeing some fantastic costumes .

Things to be aware of

Our annual Remembrance Service will take place on Tuesday 11th November.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

Behaviour and Conduct Outside the School Grounds

October Newsletter

What will we be learning this half term (Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2) - all other year groups shared previously

Learn with my Child (Year 1 and Year 3)

As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 20th October 2025

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:00:07 GMT

What a lovely week last week was - well done to you all and thank you for all the support you continue to show us. We are lucky to work with such a wonderful community.

It is hard to believe that we are going into the last week of this half term already - where is the time going. It is certainly going to be a busy and exciting one!

Year 5
We look forward to welcoming our Year 5 (Tuesday - 9.10-10.30) parents for Learn with my Child. 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

Year 6 have their Viking Day on Thursday. We are looking forward to seeing some fantastic costumes or bright colours for Bright Day if they wish.

Parents' Evening

Do not forget that on Wednesday and Thursday of this week it is Parents' Evening after school. If you do not yet have an appointment please book this on line. If you have any issues, please contact Mrs Collins in the office. As you know, we are offering a blended approach, so if you have not done so already, please do tell the teachers if you want a Zoom meeting otherwise we will assume you will be attending in person.

Please do allow your children to be part of the meeting so that they also know how they are doing and what they need to work on. The importance of the co-education of your child cannot be overstated

Natasha Brind's Bright Day

On Thursday, we invite our whole community to come to school in bright colours. It would be lovely to see parents / carers getting involved as well. This is in memory of Natasha, our much loved member of staff who sadly and very unexpectedly passed away three years ago. If you would like to donate to Cancer Research, a charity dear to Natasha and her family, please do so but there is no obligation.

OCA (Our Clockhouse Association) Sweet Stall

OCA will be holding a Sweet Stall event after school on Thursday. Look out for the stalls around the site on Thursday after school. Sweet bags are £1.00. Please do support them.

Things to be aware of

Please do not forget that Friday 24th October is a staff training day and therefore the school will be closed to children.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

Bright Day

Children's Spy Books

Swimming (Year 3)

Learn with my Child (Year 5)

Viking Day (Year 5)

Secondary School Application (Year 6)

Please look out for the October Newsletter coming home this week.

As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do. We would like to wish you a happy half term from us all when it gets here. We look forward to welcoming our Clockhouse Community back on Monday 3rd November.

As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 13th October 2025

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:23:45 GMT

As the nights begin to draw in, it is full steam ahead at Clockhouse as we prepare for another week.

A big thank you to you all for showing the support you do. We are lucky to work with such a wonderful and supportive community.

Year 2
We look forward to welcoming our Year 2 (9.10-10.30) parents for Learn with my Child. 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 3
Year 3 are off to Barleylands on Tuesday. Please ensure arrival to school is prompt so that the coaches can leave on time. Please also ensure that if permission slips or money has not been sent in that these are in by Monday at the latest. Thank you in advance.

Things to be aware of

Parents' Evening is Wednesday 22nd October and Thursday 23rd October. Following the letter sent last week, please book appointments on line.

Please do not forget that Friday 24th October is a staff training day and therefore the school will be closed to children.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:
Parents' Evening Booking

End of Term Dates

Viking Day (Year 6)

Swimming (Year 6)

Learn with my Child (Year 2)

As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 6th October 2025

Fri, 3 Oct 2025 16:47:07 GMT

It is hard to believe that we are already a week into October - where is the time going!

Thank you to all of those who showed their support for the school on Thursday by having a school dinner!

Harvest Festival
On Tuesday we will be having our annual Harvest Festival with the children. As per the letter that came out earlier in the term, we will be collecting for the Food Bank who are in great need at the moment. Please send donations in with the children and we will pass these on

World Mental Health Day

On Friday we will be supporting World Mental Health Day. This is a charity close to the school's heart and we ask that the children come to school in non-uniform including something yellow - this can be a small as a hair clip, a pattern on socks etc. to show their support. If you wish to donate this will also be gratefully received. PE will continue as normal.

Year 4

Year 4 have their annual Egyptian Day on Friday. We are looking forward to seeing some fantastic costumes or yellow for Yellow Day if they wish.

Sport

Good luck to the Year 5 and 6 Cross Country Team who take part in a Borough Competition on Tuesday.

School Closure

Please do not forget that Friday 24th October is a staff training day and therefore the school will be closed to children.

Things to be aware of

Open Evening is coming up (22nd and 23rd October). Letters and the information regarding our new booking system will be coming home in the near future.

We finish for half term at the end of the day on Thursday 23rd October. We return to school on Monday 3rd November.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

Egyptian Day (Year 4)

Yellow Day

As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 29th September 2025

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:05:54 GMT

Another good week was had at Clockhouse last week with another busy week coming up. As always thank you for all you do and your on-going support.

Governor Day

Our Governors will be in school on Tuesday and will be in the playground at the start of the day, please do take the time to speak to them should you wish to.

Reception

We look forward to welcoming our Reception parents for Learn with my Child on Tuesday and Wednesday (please check with teachers if you are not sure which day you are due to come). As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.

Year 5

Please remember that Year 5 start swimming on Monday, please ensure that they have all they need.

Year 6

Please do not forget that you are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday at 5pm regarding SATs and the Year 6 residential. Please come to the Key Stage 2 building. We look forward to seeing you.

Special Dinner for all
On Thursday we have the first special dinner day of the year. It would be really good to get as many people as possible having dinner on Thursday as this determines some of our schools funding. We really do appreciate your help in this matter. The menu was sent on Class Dojo last week.

Is your child, or a child you know due to start Nursery in September 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday 10.00am and 4.00pm. Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term.

Things to be aware of

Hopefully you saw the letters about the trips we have planned for the year, which came home last week. We hope this is useful.

On 10th October we will be celebrating World Mental Health Day. Children are invited to wear something yellow to recognise this. A letter will be coming out about this.

School Closure - Please do not forget that Friday 24th October is a staff training day and therefore the school will be closed to children.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

Menu for Thursday

Harvest Festival

September Newsletter

Trips out and Visitors in 2025-2026 (Year 1 to Year 6)

Learn with My Child (Reception)

Funding for School Eligibility (Reception)

Swimming for (Year 5)

Condover Hall (Year 5)

As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 22nd September 2025

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 17:24:06 GMT

Thank you to everyone who helped us remember our much loved member of staff on Friday, I know it meant a lot to us and the family.

The children have all settled into the year and we are certainly seeing some fabulous learning taking place across the school. As I walk around the school, it is wonderful to see them so settled, working so hard and being 'Relentless and Rigorous'. As always, thank you for your on-going support - it really is a team effort in every sense of the word.

Thank you to all those who attended Meet the Teacher last week. It was lovely to welcome you. Thank you also to all those parents who are supporting their children and practising the children's reading and spellings with them at home as well as number bond and times tables. Please remember every time the children read at home and you sign their Reading Record book or send a message on Class Dojo, they get a raffle ticket and are entered into our weekly prize draw - you have to be in it to win it!

Year 6

Year 6 will be taking part in their first Mock SATs test this week, please do support them and make sure they get plenty of rest so that they can do their best. This is to help the children prepare for their tests in May as well as to help to inform learning and teaching.

We look forward to welcoming our Year 6 parents / carers on Thursday for Learn with my Child at 9.10am - 10.30am (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

Please do not forget that you are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday at 5pm regarding the Year 5 residential. Please come to the Key Stage 2 building. We look forward to seeing you.

Is your child, or a child you know due to start Reception in September 2026

We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday at 10.00am and 4.00pm. Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term. Places on each tour are limited and are filling up quickly.

Things to be aware of

Thank you to everyone for ensuring children are coming to school dressed in uniform and the correct PE uniform each day. Please do keep this up.

Letters that went out last week:
The following letters went out last week:

Flu Immunisations

You told us... (response to Summer Term Parent / Carer Questionnaire)

Learn with my Child (Year 6)

Barleylands Trip (Year 3)

Please look out for the first newsletter of the new school year which will be coming out this week.

As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 15th September 2025

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:03:09 GMT

Another good week was had at Clockhouse last week. Many year groups enjoyed their Stunning Starter last week and got themselves fully immersed into their new theme!

I have to say the children have been nothing short of amazing since returning to school and we continue to be thankful to work with such a supportive community. It was lovely to welcome our new Reception children and many of our new Nursery children to Clockhouse last week and like the rest of our new children, they have settled so well. We look forward to welcoming more Nursery children this week.

We have a VERY exciting week ahead!

Meet the Teacher

Thank you to all those who came to Meet the Teacher. We enjoyed meeting you and hope you found it useful. Meet the Teacher continues this week. Teachers will be in classrooms straight after school and available until 4pm. Please do come and say hello and see your child's classroom. This week is as follows:

Tuesday 16th September - Year 2

Thursday 18th September - Greenland (2.45pm)

Thursday 18th September - Reception

Swimming

Swimming starts on Monday for Year 4 and Greenland. Year 4 will be swimming everyday for the next two weeks so please ensure that they come prepared. Any questions please ask.

Art, Art and more Art

A Monday and Tuesday the children from Year 1 to 6 will be taking part in this years Wow Days. Some of the children will even get to work with an art company who will be joining us. Watch out to see what we get up to.

Please be aware that due to this, Achievement Assembly will start next week.

Jean's Day

Friday will once again be the day where we honour and remember Mrs O'Connor with Jean’s Day. Mrs O'Connor was our former Librarian and Midday Supervision, who suddenly passed away in August 2022. Her favourite colour was purple / lilac so we are asking our Clockhouse family to wear something of this colour in her honour along with non-uniform (PE will continue on this day).

Things to be aware of

We are having a big push on tucking shirts in and taking pride in our appearance. The children are getting very good at this and thank them and you for your support in this. This also includes ensuring the children come to school in the correct PE uniform on PE Days, please help us with this.

Letters that went out last week:
The following letters went out last week:

Nut Free School reminder

Music Subject Newsletter

Jean's' Day

Swimming (Year 4 and Greenland)

Residential Meeting (Year 5)

SATs and Residential Meeting (Year 6)

Height and Weight Check Information (Reception and Year 6)

Please look out for the first newsletter of the new school year which will be coming out before the end of the month.

As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 8th September 2025

Sat, 6 Sep 2025 14:46:47 GMT

It was certainly lovely to welcome the children from Year 1 to Year 6 back to school as well as welcoming our Reception families for Stay and Play. The children certainly lived up to expectation and have taken returning to school in their stride. Their adaptability and resilience never ceases to amaze me. They settled so quickly into their classes with lots of learning taking place.

Reception and Nursery

Welcome to our Reception and Nursery children who will be starting with us this week. We look forward to welcoming the children and their families to Clockhouse.

Meet the Teacher
Meet the Teacher continues. Teachers will be in classrooms straight after school and available until 4pm. Please do come and say hello and see your child's classroom. We apologise for the date change for Brazil (Year 3). These are as follows:

Tuesday 9th September - Year 5

Wednesday 10th September - Year 3 (Peru and Argentina)

Thursday 11th September - Year 1 and Year 3 (Brazil)

Friday 12th September - Year 4

Please remember

As you know jewellery is not permitted in school. Please ensure children do not come to school wearing this. This includes earrings which should not be worn for school for health and safety reasons.

Things to be aware of

Following the success of last year, we will be continuing with Achievement Assembly on a Monday to get the week off to a fabulous start. On Monday we will be spending time talking about expectations and how rewards can be earned.

The Reading Raffle is back again - when reading with your child at home, please send the teacher a message on Class Dojo or fill in their Reading Diary so that the teacher knows they have read and the children can be awarded with a raffle ticket and entered into the weekly draw.

Hot Chocolate with the Head continues, children will celebrate with me on a weekly basis should they win this award. You will get a call if your child has won to ensure they have permission for this.

Please also remember that if children bring things to school, this is done so at your own risk (unless we have directly asked you to do so).

Swimming for Year 4 starts next Monday (15th September). Please ensure they have the necessary equipment ready.

Letters that went out last week:
The following letters went out last week:

Meet the Teacher and Learn with my Child dates

OCA Newsletter

Walking home (Year 4, 5 and 6)

As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 1st September 2025

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 09:27:40 GMT

Welcome back to the new school year everyone!

We all hope that you have had and are still having a fantastic Summer Holiday and enjoyed lots of time with family and friends. We are looking forward to hearing about all your adventures and what you have all been up to.

As you are aware the staff were back at school tomorrow (Monday) and will be again on Tuesday, getting the school ready for the children's return. We are very much looking forward to welcoming the children from Year 1 to Year 6 on Wednesday with Nursery and Reception following in due course. We hope that you are all excited to return.

Please do remember that correct School Uniform and PE Uniform should be worn on the appropriate days. A message will be sent on Dojo with regard to PE days.

Walking Home (Year 4 to Year 6)
Those children in Year 4 to 6 who had permission to leave classrooms on their own last year will be allowed to leave as they did last term for this week, unless we are told otherwise. A new permission letter will be coming home on Wednesday for children in Year 4 to Year 6 (as per the letter sent out to some year groups prior to the summer break), the new list will take effect from Monday 8th September.

Welcome Back Week
This week is Welcome Back Week where the children will be concentrating on the basic skills they will need to make this year as successful as possible for them as well as thinking about their learning behaviours and the school values to help them have a successful year. We will also be also be having a 'Booknic' to excite the children about reading as the new term starts.

Reception
Welcome to our Reception children who have their Stay and Play on Friday. We look forward to welcoming the children and their families to Clockhouse and you joining Our Clockhouse Family.

Year 2 and Year 4

Children in Year 2 and 4 have and exciting VR expeirence coming to school on Thursday to launch their new topic learning.

Meet the Teacher
As many of you know, normally during this time we hold short 'Meet the Teacher' sessions. Dates are on the school calendar but we start this week with Year 6 on Friday. A letter with all dates will be posted later in the week.

Online Reading and Maths resources to use at home
Please remember that Spelling Shed and Times Table Rock Stars, the online programmes that we subscribe to, are available for the children. If you cannot remember your password please speak to your child’s class teacher who will be able to reissue it to you .

Class Dojo
If you have not yet signed into Class Dojo please ask your class teacher for your login details. If you have a new phone or device and need the password again to access the Dojo please also ask, it really is such a helpful and valuable communication tool for us and you as well as a way of celebrating your children's achievements in school. Following the success of last year, we will only be sending home paper letters in exceptional circumstances and we are sure you do not want to miss anything.

Important Dates
The calendar on the school website has now been updated with many of the dates for the Autumn Term.

Please go to the school website www.clockhouseprimaryschool.co.uk and click on News and Events and then go to the Calendar.

Once again welcome back everyone, here is to another OUTSTANDING year at Clockhouse Primary!

We cannot wait to see our Clockhouse Family!
Have a good week everyone!
#ourclockhousefamily
Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 21st July 2025

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 21:39:27 GMT

And just like that we are in the last week of the term! Where has the year gone.

It was lovely to welcome you all into school last week for the different events I hope you enjoyed Sports Day and Open Evening.

So here we go with the final few days...

Year 6

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

We look forward to welcoming families to their Leavers Assembly on Monday at 9.15am - tissues at the ready. Parents are invited for refreshments in the School Canteen with the Year 6 staff after the event on Tuesday.

We are very much looking forward to welcoming the children back to school on Monday evening for ClockFest 2025!

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

Last day of term arrangements

Attendance

Swimming (Current Year 2, 3, 4 and 5 and Greenland)

VR Experience (Current Year 1 and Year 2)

Please look out for the July and final newsletter of the year this week.

We will be having end of term celebration on Tuesday with the children! This will also include class parties.

As we finish school for the summer on Tuesday.

Finally from all at Clockhouse we wish you a happy summer holiday and thank you for the support you have given us throughout the year in all we have tried to achieve for the good of the children and the community we serve. You really are OUTSTANDING!

We look forward to welcoming Year 1 - Year 6 back to school on Wednesday 3rd September, for an outstanding 2025/2026! Reception and Nursery join us on dates already given.

Have a good week everyone and a wonderful holiday when it arrives!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 14th July 2025

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 17:20:20 GMT

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

Weekly reminders for week beginning 7th July 2025

Sun, 6 Jul 2025 12:45:07 GMT

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):

https://forms.gle/bhrQCTP2Vdz2KRXw9

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

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 30th June 2025

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:48:45 GMT

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%.

End of Year Questionnaire - please help us help you!

https://forms.gle/bhrQCTP2Vdz2KRXw9

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

Weekly reminders for week beginning 23rd June 2025

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 20:04:44 GMT

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

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 16th June 2025

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 20:30:47 GMT

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

Weekly reminders for week beginning 9th June 2025

Sun, 8 Jun 2025 12:37:58 GMT

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

Weekly reminders for week beginning 2nd June 2025

Sat, 31 May 2025 14:24:55 GMT

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

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

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

Weekly reminders for week beginning 19th May 2025

Sun, 18 May 2025 12:49:31 GMT

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

Weekly reminders for week beginning 12th May 2025

Sun, 11 May 2025 14:51:24 GMT

We hope everyone enjoyed the slightly shorter week at school last week.

It is a quieter week at Clockhouse which is important, as it is a very important week for our wonderful Year 6 children and staff.

Year 6

A huge good luck from us all to all the Year 6 children who will be sitting their SATs tests this week. They could not have worked harder and we know they will try their very best. Get lots of rest and please ensure that all the children are in school promptly so that they can be settled before starting. Remember your Breakfast of Champions will be served at 8.15am Monday to Thursday, don't miss out!

Special Dinner for all

On Thursday we have another special dinner day. It would be really good to get as many people as possible having dinner on Thursday as this determines some of our schools funding. We really do appreciate your help in this matter.

Things to be aware of

The last day of the half term is Friday 23rd May. We return to school for the final term of the year on Monday 2nd June.

Letters that went out last week:
The following letters went out last week:

End of term dates

Design and Technology Newsletter

Primary Languages Newsletter

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 5th May 2025

Sun, 4 May 2025 11:49:12 GMT

We hope you are all enjoying the Bank Holiday and having a longer weekend. We look forward to seeing you back at school tomorrow (Tuesday). Whilst we gear up for the Year 6 SATs we have another quiet week at Clockhouse.

Reception

Year 3

Year 3 are off to Layer Marney Tower on Tuesday, please ensure permission slips are returned on Tuesday if you have not done so already.

Things to be aware of

Please do not forget that the OCA will be hosting an evening of Inflatables on 12th June - date for your diary. Look out for wristbands being sold.

Letters that went out last week:

The following letters went out last week:

You told us...

April Newsletter

VE Day Celebration and Special Menu

Learn with my Child (Reception)

Havering Country Park Trip (Year 4)

Secondary School Presentations (Year 5)

Have a good week everyone!

#ourclockhousefamily

Mrs Savidge

Weekly reminders for week beginning 28th April 2025

Sun, 4 May 2025 11:48:17 GMT

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Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:49:57 GMT

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