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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 2nd November 2026

      Published 30/10/26

       Welcome back to the new half term everyone!

      We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school Monday (2nd November). By the time you read this we hope that you all had a lovely holiday and are ready and raring to go for the new term ahead!
       
      Year 1 and Year 3
      We look forward to welcoming our Year 3 (Wednesday - 9.10-10.30) and Year 1 (Thursday - 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 4
      Year 4 have their annual Egyptian Day on Monday. 
       
      Special Dinner Day
      On Thursday we have another Special Dinner - the menu was sent out last week.
       
      Sport
      Good luck to the Year 2, 5 and 6 football teams who will all be taking part in Borough competitions this weeek.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Our annual Remembrance Service will take place on Wednesday 11th November. This will be included on out annual Best of British Week which begins on 9th November.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Donation Requests
      October Newsletter
      New Menu
      Kent Life Trip (Year 3)
      Egyptian Day (Year 4)
      What will we be learning this half term (Nursery and Reception) - 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
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 19th October 2026

      Published 16/10/26
      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!
       
      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/peUtkykiW7C2B9WM8
       
      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. 
       
      Reception - Year 6
      Please remember that the nurses are in on Monday for the first round of flu immunisations.
       
      Year 6
      We look forward to welcoming our Year 6 (Monday - 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 also have their Viking Day on Tuesday. 
       
      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 1 and Year 2
      The children in Year 1 will be welcoming the Birds of Prey on Monday as part of their topic all about Woodland Life. Year 2 will also be having the same experience as part of their development of their Cultural Capital.
       
      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
       
      Is your child, or a child you know due to start Reception in September 2027
      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.
       
      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 four 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) Tuck Shop
      OCA will be hosting a Tuck Shop during both Parents' Evening. Look out for the stalls if you are feeling a bit peckish. Please do support them.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Please do not forget that Friday 23rd October is a staff training day and therefore the school will be closed to children therefore school finishes for half term on Thursday 22nd October.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Parent's Evening
      Half Term Dates
      Bright Day
       
      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 2nd November.
       
      As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 12th October 2026

      Published 09/10/26
      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.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Parents' Evening is Wednesday 21st October and Thursday 22nd October. The letter for this will be coming out on Monday, please book appointments on line.
       
      Please do not forget that Friday 23rd 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:
      Applying for places for Reception 2027 (Nursery)
      Owl Visit (Year 1 and 2)
      Learn with my Child (Year 2, 5 and 6)
      Viking Day (Year 6)
      Leavers Hoodies (Year 6)
       
      As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 5th October 2026

      Published 02/10/26
      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 2 and 3
      The children in Year 2 and 3 will be taking part is a scooting workshop on Wednesday. All equipment will be provided.
       
      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.
       
      Sport
      Good luck to the Boccia Team who take part in a Borough Competition on Thursday.
       
      School Closure
      Please do not forget that Friday 23rd 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 (21st and 22nd 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 22nd October. We return to school on Monday 2nd November.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      RE Subject Newsletter
      Clubs (Reception - Year 6)
      Learn with my Child (Reception)
      Scootfit (Year 2 and 3)
      Yellow Day
       
      As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 28th September 2026

      Published 25/09/26

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

      After a busy start to the term, we have a slightly quieter week ahead!
       
      Governor Day
      Our Governors will be in school on Wednesday 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.
       
      Year 5
      Please remember that Year 5 start swimming on Monday, please ensure that they have all they need.
       
      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.
       
      Is your child, or a child you know due to start Nursery in September 2027
      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 9th 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 23rd 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:
      Harvest Festival
      Geography Subject Newsletter
      Music Subject Newsletter
      Menu for Thursday
      Trips out and Visitors in 2026-2027 (Year 1 to Year 6)
      Isle of Wight (Year 6)
      Times Table Check (Year 4)
       
      As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminder for week beginning 21st September 2026

      Published 18/09/26
      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 showing themselves to 'Be Resilient, Be Consistent, Be Brilliant'. 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
      Please do not forget that you are invited to attend a meeting on Monday at 5pm regarding the Year 6 SATs and residential trip. Please come to the Key Stage 2 building. We look forward to seeing you. 
       
      Year 3 
      Year 3 will be working with HEST on Tuesday and completing their Best Buddies Workshop.
       
      Reception
      Reception 'Meet the Teacher' is after school on Wednesday and the teachers are looking forward to welcoming you. Teachers will be in classrooms straight after school and available until 4pm. Please do come and say hello and see your child's classroom. 
       
      On Thursday afternoon (from 2.15pm) Reception parents / carers are invited to a Coffee Afternoon where you will have the opportunity to meet with other parents / carers. Please do come if you can.

      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:
      Pick Up Times
      PSHE Subject Newsletter
      Art Subject Newsletter
      How can you help at home? (Nursery)
       

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

      Have a good week everyone!

      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 14th September 2026

      Published 11/09/26
      It was certainly lovely to welcome the children from Year 1 to Year 6 back to school this week, as well as welcoming our Reception and Nursery children. 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. 
       
      We have a VERY exciting week ahead!
       
      Meet the Teacher
      Thank you to all those who came to Meet the Teacher last week. 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 15th September - Year 5
      Wednesday 16th September - Year 2
      Thursday 17th September - Greenland (2.45pm)
      Thursday 17th September - Year 4
       
      Swimming
      Swimming starts on Monday for Year 4 and Greenland. Year 4 will be swimming every day for the next two weeks so please ensure that they come prepared. Any questions please ask.
       
      Wow Day
      We are very much looking forward to a special event at school on Monday involving the children from Year 2 to 6! Ask them what they got up to when they get home!
       
      Exciting Times for Clockhouse
      We have a number of Headteachers and Senior Leaders from all over the country visiting the school on Tuesday to learn about what we do. We cannot wait to showcase our wonderful school!
       
      Year 2 and Year 4
      Children in Year 2 and 4 have and exciting VR expeirence coming to school on Wednesday to launch their new topic learning. Please send the money in or pop into the office if you need to pay for this - thank you in advance.
       
      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). 
       
      Is your child, or a child you know due to start Reception in September 2027
      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.
       
      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. This will be starting on Monday 21st September.
       
      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. Look out for more exciting news about reading at Clockhouse coming your way soon.
       
      Hot Chocolate with the Head continues, children will celebrate with me 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).
       
      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
      English Subject Newsletter
      History Subject Newsletter
      OCA Newsletter
      Jean's' Day
      You Said, We Did
      VR Experience (Year 2 and 4)
      Height and Weight Check Information (Reception and Year 6)
      SATs and Residential Meeting (Year 6)
      Secondary School applications (Year 6)
      Walking home (Year 5 and 6)
       
      As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 7th September 2026

      Published 04/09/26
      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 have already been back to school and have been busy 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 Monday 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 5 to Year 6)
      Those children in Year 5 to 6 who had permission to leave classrooms on their own last year will be allowed to leave as they did last term for Monday and Tuesday, unless we are told otherwise. A new permission letter will be coming home on Monday for children in Year 5 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 Wednesday 9th 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 doing lots of other exciting activities as the children settle into their new year groups.
       
      Reception
      Welcome to our Reception children who have their Stay and Play on Wednesday. We look forward to welcoming the children and their families to Clockhouse and you joining Our Clockhouse Family.
       
      Nursery
      Welcome to our Nursery children who have their Stay and Play on Thursday. We look forward to welcoming the children and their families to Clockhouse and you joining Our Clockhouse Family. 

      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 Tuesday, Year 3 on Wednesday and Year 1 on Friday. A letter with all dates has already been posted.
       
      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.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Dates for Meet the Teacher and Learn with my Child
       
      Things to be aware of:
      Swimming starts for Year 4 and Greenland on Monday 14th September. 

      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
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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 13th July 2026

      Published 10/07/26
      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 Early Years and Key Stage 1 enjoyed Sports Day. Thank you to the parents and families who joined us on the last week for the Celebration Assemblies of Brazil and Northern Ireland, 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!
       
      So here we go with the final week...
      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 (with the exception of the current New Zealand - this is Wednesday), 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. 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 2 and 3
      Year 2 and 3 will be taking part on a French Storytelling Workshop on Tuesday afternoon. 
       
      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 are very much looking forward to welcoming the children back to school on Tuesday evening for ClockFest 2026!
       
      We look forward to welcoming families to their Leavers Assembly on Thursday at 9.15am - tissues at the ready. 
       
      Things to be aware of
      Please remember that school closes for the Summer Holiday on Friday at the normal time.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Leavers Lunch (Year 6)
       
      Please look out for the July and final newsletter of the year this week.

      We will be having end of term celebration on Friday with the children! This will also include class parties. This will also be a non-uniform day. 
       
      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 Monday 7th September, for an outstanding 2026/2027! Reception and Nursery join us on dates already given.
       
      Have a good week everyone and a wonderful holiday when it arrives!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 6th July 2026

      Published 03/07/26
      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 Peru, Argentina, Scotland and Wales, 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 Enterprise Day and the Sponsored Walk, it really is so appreciated.
       
      Celebration Assemblies
      We have the last two  Celebration Assemblies this week.
       
      We are looking forward to seeing many of you there: 
      Wednesday 8th July - Brazil (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
      Wednesday 8th July - Northern Ireland (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 13th July at Open Evening.
       
      Year 6 results will be coming after they are received (7th 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 14th July to complete it):
      https://forms.gle/4QQz3ydmJzChkvnZ6
       
      Year 6
      We  look forward to welcoming the families of our Year 6 stars on Monday for their performance of The Lion King. 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 London on Thursday. Please ensure consent forms and money are returned by Tuesday at the latest.
       
      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 Wednesday. As per the letter than came out last week, we will be raising money for the Air Ambulance which did all they could to save Matthew. For a small donation, children are invited to come to school in a football kit of their choice. 
       
      Year 3
      Year 3 are off to Layer Marney Tower on Tuesday, please ensure permission slips and mmney are returned on Tuesday if you have not done so already.
       
      Year 2
      Some of our Year 2 children are off to Crowlands Primary School on Thursday to take part in the Key Stage 2 Music Festival.
       
      Nursery and Reception
      On Thursday 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!
       
      Sport
      Sports Days
      On Monday morning (9.15am) we look forward to welcoming welcoming Key Stage 1 families to Sports Dau and on Tuesday 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.
       
      Sports Presentation
      For those of you attending (invite only), do not forget the Sports Presentation Evening at 7pm on Tuesday evening.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Please remember that school closes for the Summer Holiday on Friday 17th July at the normal time. Children in Year 1 to Year 6 return on Monday 7th September.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      June Newsletter
      Matthew Whitcombe Trophy Fund Raiser
      Mobile Phones and Walking Home Permission from September (new Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6)
      Pirates and Princesses Day (Nursery and Reception)
      Celebration Assembly Invite (Northern Ireland and Brazil)
      Open Evening (New Zealand)
       
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 29th June 2026

      Published 26/06/26
      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, Uganda, Italy and Spain, 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.
       
      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 10th July to complete it):
      https://forms.gle/4QQz3ydmJzChkvnZ6
       
      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 1st July - Peru (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
      Wednesday 1st July - Scotland (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
      Friday 3rd July - Argentina (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
      Friday 3rd July - Wales (2.45pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
       
      We look forward to welcoming you to school to celebrate with your children.
       
      Enterprise Day
      Following the postponement this week, Enterprise Day will take place on Tuesday.
       
      Sponsored Walk
      On Wednesday 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 as far as it possible.
       
      Please ensure that the children come to school with water bottles and a hat every day but especially on Wednesday.
       
      If you are joining us, please wait at the gate by the main school office, towards the field.
       
      Year 6
      Year 6 are off to the Cinema on Monday. Please ensure consent forms are returned if you have not done so already.
       
      The last Learn with my Child session will take place for Year 6 on Tuesday (9.10-10.10). We look forward to welcoming our Year 6 parents / carers. 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 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.
       
      Reception 2026
      We are very much looking forward to welcoming our new Reception children and their families this week. Letters have been sento out with times, dates and the information needed for these. Please call us or pop into the office if you need any further information.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Annual School Reports will be coming out via Dojo on 6th July.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Sports Day
      Information for 2025-2026
      Celebration Assembly Invite (Scotland, Wales, Peru and Argentina)
      Learn with my Child (Year 6)
      Lion King Performance (Year 6)
      London Eye and Shrek Experience Trip (Year 6)
      Extravaganza Week (Year 6)
      Attendance and Punctuality Week Winners (Wales, Peru and India)
       
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 22nd June 2026

      Published 19/06/26
      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, Mexico 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!
      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 24th June - Uganda (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
      Wednesday 24th June - Italy (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
      Friday 27th June - Kenya (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
      Friday 28th June - Spain (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
       
      We look forward to welcoming you to school to celebrate with your children.
       
      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
      Year 4 will be taking part in Pedestrian Safety Training on Thursday. Letters have already been sent home.
       
      Year 5
      Year 5 have Miles to Mole visiting for a workshop on Friday. Please do take the time to talk to the children about this when they get home.
       
      Nursery 2026
      We are very much looking forward to welcoming our new Nursery children and their families this week. Letters have already been given out with times, dates and the information needed for these. Please call us or pop into the office if you need any further information.
       
      Exciting Times for Clockhouse
      We have a number of Headteachers and Senior Leaders from all over the country visiting the school on Thursday to learn about what we do. We cannot wait to showcase our wonderful school!
       
      Sport
      Good luck to Year 1 and 2 who will all be taking part in the annual Borough Quad Kids event on Wednesday. 
       
      Choir
      Good luck to the choir who will be taking part in the Borough Music Festival at the Queens Theatre on Friday. 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 Wednesday 1st July. 
       
      The Newsletter for June will also be coming out soon as well as the Summer Term Questionnaire.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Sponsored Walk
      Celebration Assembly Invite (Uganda, Kenya, Italy and Spain)
      Layer Marney Tower Visit (Year 3)
      Pedestrian Training (Year 4)
      Danbury Residential (Year 4 ready for Year 5)
      Cinema Visit (Year 6)
       
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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