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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 2nd February 2026

      Published 30/01/26
      Thank you for your on-going support in all that we do. Another good week was had at Clockhouse last week and the children continue to work as hard as they can each and every day. As another week approaches, it is full steam ahead at Clockhouse!
       
      Nursery
      We are very much looking forward to welcoming Nursery parents into school on Tuesday and Wednesday for Learn with My Child. Please speak to the Nursery Team if you are not sure which day to attend. 
       
      Year 2
      We look forward to welcoming our Year 2 parents / carers for Learn with my Child on Thursday morning at 9.10am - 10.10am. Please come for as little or as much as you can. As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
       
      Year 5
      Year 5 have their Space Workshop on Wednesday. Thank you to all those who have already paid for this. If you have not done so, please do so by the end of the day on Monday.
       
      Year 6 
      Year 6 will be taking part in their next round Mock SATs test this week, please do support them and make sure they get plenty of rest so that they can do their best. This is to help the children prepare for their tests in May as well as to help to inform learning and teaching.
       
      Sport
      Good luck to the Year 3 and 4 Girls Football Team who take part in the Borough competition on Wednesday. 
       
      Things to be aware of
      It is hard to believe that it is nearly half term. We finish school on Friday 13th February and return to school on Monday 23rd February. 
       
      Please be aware there will be no attendance update again this week due to us changing systems - back to normal next week!
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Learn with my Child (Year 2)
      January Newsletter
       
      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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    • Weekly reminders for week beginning 26th January 2026

      Published 23/01/26
      Another good week was had a Clockhouse last week and as always we thank you for the support you give us with all that we do at all times! 
       
      All our visitors were certainly impressed with what they saw and our children were nothing short of amazing - as always! In fact many of the visitors said they are 'incredible'. 
       
      Reception
      We look forward to welcoming our Reception parents for Learn with my Child on Wednesday and Thursday (please check with teachers if you are not sure which day you are due to come). As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
       
      Year 1
      Year 1 are off to the Discovery Centre at Stratford on Thursday. Please ensure that consent forms etc. are returned by Monday at the latest if you have not done so already.
       
      Year 5 and 6
      Years 5 and 6 will be taking part in a Road Safety Workshop on Wednesday afternoon. Please do talk to the children about this when they come home. 
       
      OCA (Our Clockhouse Association)
      OCA are also busy planning their Spring and Summer events. If you would like to join the OCA Team at any point, please speak to Mr Koten or let the office know who will pass a message to him.
       
      Things to be aware of
      Please remember that all up and coming trips etc. can be paid on Parent Pay or via the school office. Please remember that you can also pay by card at the school office. We really do value and need your contributions for such events to go ahead. Thank you in advance.
       
      Please be aware there will be know attendance update this week due to us changing systems.
       
      Letters that went out last week:
      The following letters went out last week:
      Learn with my Child (Nursery)
      Learn with my Child (Reception)
      Great Fire of London Workshop (Year 1)
      Times Tables (Year 4)
      Children presenting as unwell
       
      Keep an eye out for the January Newsletter!

      Have a good week everyone!
      #ourclockhousefamily
      Mrs Savidge
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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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