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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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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 15th June 2026

      Published 12/06/26
      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 USA 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 supporting our recent fund raising events. I am delighted to tell you that we raised a wonderful £453.23 for St Francis Hospice when we turned Clockhouse orange.
       
      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 17th June - China (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
      Wednesday 17th June - Mexico (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
      Friday 19th June - South Africa (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
      Friday 19th 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 Tuesday and Wednesday. Please speak to the Nursery Team if you are not sure which day to attend. 
       
      Year 6
      Year 6 are off to St Paul's Cathedral on Monday. Please ensure we have received money and consent forms.
       
      They are also off to Junior Citizen on Thursday afternoon. If you have not yet returned consent forms please ensure this is done first thing Monday morning.
       
      Year 5
      We are very excited that Bower Park will be into work with Year 5 on Monday. They will be learning some Spanish as well a having a Performing Arts session!
       
      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.
       
      Please remember that Year 4 parents and carers are invited to school on Wednesday at 5pm to hear about the plans for the residential visit when they will be in Year 5 next year. This will be in the Key Stage 2 hall.
       
      Reception
      Reception are off to the Library on Wednesday or Friday. Please ensure permissions slips are returned by Tuesday if you have not done so already.
       
      Sport
      Good luck to the Year 2 Football Team who will be taking part in the Alex Field tournament at Crownfield Infants on Tuesday.
       
      Good luck to the Year 3 and 4 Athletics Team who will be taking part in the annual David Leaper Cup on Wednesday this will also include the annual Borough Quad Kids event. This takes place at school. 
       
      OCA
      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.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Our annual Sponsored Event will be taking place on 1st July - as always families are welcome to join us.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Learn with my Child (Nursery)
      Library Visit (Reception)
      Southend Trip (Year 1)
      Residential Trip Year 5 (Year 4)
      Junior Citizen Trip (Year 6)
      Celebration Assembly Invite (China, South Africa, Mexico and France)
      Enterprise Day
       
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 8th June 2026

      Published 05/06/26
      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.
       
      We have a busy week ahead!
       
      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?
       
      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 10th June - Japan (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
      Thursday 11th June - Canada (2.50pm) Key Stage 1 Hall
      Friday 12th June - India (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
      Friday 12th June - USA (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.
       
      Year 2 
      Year 2 are off to Colchester Castle on Wednesday. If you have not yet sent in money and consent forms please ensure this is done by Tuesday morning.
       
      Year 4
      Times Table Check - Please be aware that Year 4 will Times Table Check continues this week.
       
      Year 6
      We all hope that Year 6 have a fabulous time in Brighton. Please remember to meet your group leader in the Key Stage 2 hall on Monday morning at 7.15am. The children will be departing at 8.00am 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.
       
      OCA
      Do not forget OCA will be hosting the Summer Fete of Saturday (11am - 3pm). We look forward to seeing you there.
       
      Choir
      On Thursday morning the Choir or off to the Hylands Primary School to practise for their up and coming Music Festival. 
       
      Sport
      Good luck to the Year 5 and 6 Athletics Team who are off to Quad Kids on Wednesday.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Hertfordshire Zoo Trip (Year 4)
      Secondary School Transfer and Dates of Open Events (Year 5)
      Invitation to Celebration Assembly (Japan, Canada, India and USA)
       
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 1st June 2026

      Published 29/05/26

      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 on Monday (1st 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. 
      'Go Orange' for St Francis
      Following the letter sent out before the holiday, children are invited to 'Go Orange' on Monday for a small donation to show our on-going support for St. Francis Hospice. Thank you in advance. 
      Year 6
      Year 6 have their King Lear workshop on Wednesday. Thanks for all those who have already sent the money in, please ensure we have this by Tuesday at the latest. Thank you in advance.
      Year 5 - Japan
      Japan are off to Frameless on Thursday. Please ensure that consent forms and payments are returned by Tuesday morning if you have not done so already.
      Year 4 and 5
      On Wednesday, Year 4 and 5 will have their Travel Ambassador assembly in preparation for nest year. Please do talk to them about this at home. 
      Year 4
      Please be aware that Year 4 will be completing their Times Table Check this week and next. Good luck to you all.
      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 Wednesday 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. 
      OCA
      On Friday we will be having a non-uniform day to show our support to OCA. In return for wearing non-uniform we ask that children bring a bottle or a teddy bear. This is for the School Fete on 13th June. Please ensure bottles are full and sealed. If you are bringing alcohol, please ensure that this is passed from parents directly to staff. Thank you in advance for your support.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Class Celebration Assemblies start again on 12th June. Dates have already been sent out. Reminders will also be shared prior to your classes assembly.
      Next week is Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality week - let us work together to make it the best yet! 
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Orange Day
      May Newsletter
      Colchester Castle (Year 2)
      Learn with my Child (Year 3)
      Home Learning (Year 5)
      Stayers Week (Year 6)
      St Pauls Catherdral (Year 6)
      What will we be learning next half term (Nursery, Reception, Year 2 - other year groups were sent at the beginning of the term)
       
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 18th May 2026

      Published 15/05/26
      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! 
       
      Year 5
      We look forward to welcoming our Year 5 parents / carers on Thursday for Learn with my Child at 9.10am - 10.30am. 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.
       
      Japan and China
      Japan are off to The Ragged School on Monday and China on Friday. Please ensure consent forms and money are returned by Monday.
       
      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.
       
      Year 2
      Year 2 are off to the Library on Wednesday or Friday. Please ensure permissions slips are returned by Tuesday if you have not done so already.
       
      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. A copy of the menu has been shared.
       
      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 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. 
       
      Things to be aware of
      On the Monday, when we return after Half Term, we will have Orange Day. For a small contribution the children are invited into schoo wearing something orange, to show our support for St. Francis Hospice. A letter will come out this week.
       
      Do not forget that the OCA Summer Fete is on 13th June (11am - 3pm).
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      OCA Tombola - non-uniform day
      Mr Pye Leaving (Year 6)
      Learn with My Child (Year 5)
      Mrs Bhogal Maternity Leave (Uganda)
       
      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 1st June.
       
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 11th May 2026

      Published 08/05/26
      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!
       
      Year 5 - India
      India are off to The Ragged School on Friday. Please ensure consent forms and money are returned by Tuesday.
       
      Year 2
      We look forward to welcoming our Year 2 parents / carers for Learn with my Child on Thursday morning at 9.10am - 10.30am. 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
      The last day of the half term is Friday 22nd May. We return to school for the final term of the year on Monday 1st June.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week: 
      Computing Newsletter
      End of term dates
      Learn with My Child - Year 2
      Library Visit - Year 2 
      Ragged School Visit - Year 5
      SATs Week Information - Year 6
      Post SATs Celebration - Year 6
      King Lear Workshop - Year 6
      Book Sale - Year 6
       
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 4th May 2026

      Published 01/05/26
      We hope you are all enjoying the Bank Holiday and having a longer weekend. We look forward to seeing you back at school on Tuesday. Whilst we gear up for the Year 6 SATs we have another quiet week at Clockhouse. 
       
      Year 3
      Year 3 are very much looking forward to their Circus experience on Wednesday.
       
      Year 4
      Year 4 are off to the Library on Wednesday or Friday. Please ensure permissions slips are returned by Tuesday if you have not done so already.
       
      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.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Please do not forget that the OCA will be hosting the Summer Fete on 13th June - date for your diary.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      April Newsletter
      You told us...
      Havering Country Park Trip (Year 4)
      Breakfast of Champions (Year 6)
      Year Book (Year 6)
       
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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