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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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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 6th October 2025

      Published 03/10/25
      It is hard to believe that we are already a week into October - where is the time going! 

      Thank you to all of those who showed their support for the school on Thursday by having a school dinner! 
       
      Harvest Festival
      On Tuesday we will be having our annual Harvest Festival with the children. As per the letter that came out earlier in the term, we will be collecting for the Food Bank who are in great need at the moment. Please send donations in with the children and we will pass these on
       
      World Mental Health Day
      On Friday we will be supporting World Mental Health Day. This is a charity close to the school's heart and we ask that the children come to school in non-uniform including something yellow - this can be a small as a hair clip, a pattern on socks etc. to show their support. If you wish to donate this will also be gratefully received. PE will continue as normal. 
      Year 4 
      Year 4 have their annual Egyptian Day on Friday. We are looking forward to seeing some fantastic costumes or yellow for Yellow Day if they wish.
       
      Sport
      Good luck to the Year 5 and 6 Cross Country Team who take part in a Borough Competition on Tuesday.
       
      School Closure
      Please do not forget that Friday 24th October is a staff training day and therefore the school will be closed to children.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Open Evening is coming up (22nd and 23rd October). Letters and the information regarding our new booking system will be coming home in the near future.
       
      We finish for half term at the end of the day on Thursday 23rd October. We return to school on Monday 3rd November.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Egyptian Day (Year 4)
      Yellow Day
       
      As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 29th September 2025

      Published 26/09/25

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

      Governor Day
      Our Governors will be in school on Tuesday and will be in the playground at the start of the day, please do take the time to speak to them should you wish to.
       
      Reception
      We look forward to welcoming our Reception parents for Learn with my Child on Tuesday and Wednesday (please check with teachers if you are not sure which day you are due to come). As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
       
      Year 5
      Please remember that Year 5 start swimming on Monday, please ensure that they have all they need.
       
      Year 6 
      Please do not forget that you are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday at 5pm regarding SATs and the Year 6 residential. Please come to the Key Stage 2 building. We look forward to seeing you. 
       
      Special Dinner for all
      On Thursday we have the first special dinner day of the year. It would be really good to get as many people as possible having dinner on Thursday as this determines some of our schools funding. We really do appreciate your help in this matter. The menu was sent on Class Dojo last week.
       
      Is your child, or a child you know due to start Nursery in September 2026
      We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday 10.00am and 4.00pm. Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term. 
       
      Things to be aware of
      Hopefully you saw the letters about the trips we have planned for the year, which came home last week. We hope this is useful.
       
      On 10th October we will be celebrating World Mental Health Day. Children are invited to wear something yellow to recognise this. A letter will be coming out about this. 
       
      School Closure - Please do not forget that Friday 24th October is a staff training day and therefore the school will be closed to children.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Menu for Thursday
      Harvest Festival
      September Newsletter
      Trips out and Visitors in 2025-2026 (Year 1 to Year 6)
      Learn with My Child (Reception)
      Funding for School Eligibility (Reception)
      Swimming for (Year 5)
      Condover Hall (Year 5)
       
      As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 22nd September 2025

      Published 19/09/25
      Thank you to everyone who helped us remember our much loved member of staff on Friday, I know it meant a lot to us and the family. 
      The children have all settled into the year and we are certainly seeing some fabulous learning taking place across the school. As I walk around the school, it is wonderful to see them so settled, working so hard and being 'Relentless and Rigorous'. As always, thank you for your on-going support - it really is a team effort in every sense of the word.
       
      Thank you to all those who attended Meet the Teacher last week. It was lovely to welcome you. Thank you also to all those parents who are supporting their children and practising the children's reading and spellings with them at home as well as number bond and times tables. Please remember every time the children read at home and you sign their Reading Record book or send a message on Class Dojo, they get a raffle ticket and are entered into our weekly prize draw - you have to be in it to win it!
       
      Year 6 
      Year 6 will be taking part in their first Mock SATs test this week, please do support them and make sure they get plenty of rest so that they can do their best. This is to help the children prepare for their tests in May as well as to help to inform learning and teaching.
       
      We look forward to welcoming our Year 6 parents / carers on Thursday for Learn with my Child at 9.10am - 10.30am (approximately). Please come for as little or as much as you can. As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
       
      Year 5
      Please do not forget that you are invited to attend a meeting on Wednesday at 5pm regarding the Year 5 residential. Please come to the Key Stage 2 building. We look forward to seeing you. 
       
      Is your child, or a child you know due to start Reception in September 2026
      We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Thursday at 10.00am and 4.00pm.  Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term. Places on each tour are limited and are filling up quickly.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Thank you to everyone for ensuring children are coming to school dressed in uniform and the correct PE uniform each day. Please do keep this up.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Flu Immunisations
      You told us... (response to Summer Term Parent / Carer Questionnaire)
      Learn with my Child (Year 6)
      Barleylands Trip (Year 3)
       
      Please look out for the first newsletter of the new school year which will be coming out this week.
       
      As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 15th September 2025

      Published 12/09/25
      Another good week was had at Clockhouse last week. Many year groups enjoyed their Stunning Starter last week and got themselves fully immersed into their new theme! 
       
      I have to say the children have been nothing short of amazing since returning to school and we continue to be thankful to work with such a supportive community. It was lovely to welcome our new Reception children and many of our new Nursery children to Clockhouse last week and like the rest of our new children, they have settled so well. We look forward to welcoming more Nursery children this week.
       
      We have a VERY exciting week ahead!
       
      Meet the Teacher
      Thank you to all those who came to Meet the Teacher. We enjoyed meeting you and hope you found it useful. Meet the Teacher continues this week. Teachers will be in classrooms straight after school and available until 4pm. Please do come and say hello and see your child's classroom. This week is as follows:
      Tuesday 16th September - Year 2
      Thursday 18th September - Greenland (2.45pm)
      Thursday 18th September - Reception
       
      Swimming
      Swimming starts on Monday for Year 4 and Greenland. Year 4 will be swimming everyday for the next two weeks so please ensure that they come prepared. Any questions please ask.
       
      Art, Art and more Art
      A Monday and Tuesday the children from Year 1 to 6 will be taking part in this years Wow Days. Some of the children will even get to work with an art company who will be joining us. Watch out to see what we get up to.
       
      Please be aware that due to this, Achievement Assembly will start next week.
       
      Jean's Day
      Friday will once again be the day where we honour and remember Mrs O'Connor with Jean’s Day. Mrs O'Connor was our former Librarian and Midday Supervision, who suddenly passed away in August 2022. Her favourite colour was purple / lilac so we are asking our Clockhouse family to wear something of this colour in her honour along with non-uniform (PE will continue on this day). 
       
      Things to be aware of
      We are having a big push on tucking shirts in and taking pride in our appearance. The children are getting very good at this and thank them and you for your support in this. This also includes ensuring the children come to school in the correct PE uniform on PE Days, please help us with this.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Nut Free School reminder
      Music Subject Newsletter
      Jean's' Day
      Swimming (Year 4 and Greenland)
      Residential Meeting (Year 5)
      SATs and Residential Meeting (Year 6)
      Height and Weight Check Information (Reception and Year 6)
       
      Please look out for the first newsletter of the new school year which will be coming out before the end of the month.
       
      As always we thank you for your continued support in all we do.
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 8th September 2025

      Published 06/09/25
      It was certainly lovely to welcome the children from Year 1 to Year 6 back to school as well as welcoming our Reception families for Stay and Play. The children certainly lived up to expectation and have taken returning to school in their stride. Their adaptability and resilience never ceases to amaze me. They settled so quickly into their classes with lots of learning taking place. 
       
      Reception and Nursery
      Welcome to our Reception and Nursery children who will be starting with us this week. We look forward to welcoming the children and their families to Clockhouse.

      Meet the Teacher
      Meet the Teacher continues. Teachers will be in classrooms straight after school and available until 4pm. Please do come and say hello and see your child's classroom. We apologise for the date change for Brazil (Year 3). These are as follows:
      Tuesday 9th September - Year 5
      Wednesday 10th September - Year 3 (Peru and Argentina)
      Thursday 11th September - Year 1 and Year 3 (Brazil)
      Friday 12th September - Year 4
      Please remember
      As you know jewellery is not permitted in school. Please ensure children do not come to school wearing this. This includes earrings which should not be worn for school for health and safety reasons.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Following the success of last year, we will be continuing with Achievement Assembly on a Monday to get the week off to a fabulous start. On Monday we will be spending time talking about expectations and how rewards can be earned.
       
      The Reading Raffle is back again - when reading with your child at home, please send the teacher a message on Class Dojo or fill in their Reading Diary so that the teacher knows they have read and the children can be awarded with a raffle ticket and entered into the weekly draw. 
       
      Hot Chocolate with the Head continues, children will celebrate with me on a weekly basis should they win this award. You will get a call if your child has won to ensure they have permission for this.
       
      Please also remember that if children bring things to school, this is done so at your own risk (unless we have directly asked you to do so).
       
      Swimming for Year 4 starts next Monday (15th September). Please ensure they have the necessary equipment ready.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Meet the Teacher and Learn with my Child dates
      OCA Newsletter
      Walking home (Year 4, 5 and 6)

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

      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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