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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 19th January 2026

      Published 16/01/26
      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
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 12th January 2026

      Published 09/01/26
      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
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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 5th January 2026

      Published 02/01/26

      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
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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 15th December 2025

      Published 14/12/25
      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
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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 8th December 2025

      Published 05/12/25
      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
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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 1st December 2025

      Published 28/11/25
      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
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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 24th November 2025

      Published 21/11/25
      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
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 17th November 2025

      Published 14/11/25
      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
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 10th November 2025

      Published 07/11/25
      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
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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 3rd November 2025

      Published 30/10/25

       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 
       
      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. 
       
      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
      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?
       
      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
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 20th October 2025

      Published 17/10/25
      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
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 13th October 2025

      Published 10/10/25
      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
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