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  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 21st April 2024

    Sun 21 Apr 2024
    It was lovely to welcome the children and families back to school last week and hear all about the holidays that had been had. We hope that children had a good week back and talked positively about their learning. They settled so quickly to their learning and their behaviour was so impressive in all aspects of school life! As always thank you for your on-going support you give to us each and every day.
     
    Year 5
    We all hope that Year 5 have a fabulous time at Condover Hall. Please remember to meet your group leader in the canteen on Wednesday morning. The children will be departing at 10am promptly if you wish to wave them off. Updates about the trip will be on the school blog, dojo and website etc.
     
    If your child is not going to Condover Hall, please ensure that the children come to school at normal time. 
     
    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.
     
    School Nurse Drop In
    Should you wish to speak to the School Nurse she will be available for you to 'drop in' on Tuesday 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Please call the Key Stage 2 Office to book a slot or just drop in.
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Year 3 and 4 Tri Golf team who take part in the borough competition on Tuesday and the Year 1 and 2  Football Team who have a competition on Wednesday.
     
    Tile Challenge
    We are very excitied to see your tile creations, representing on of our school values. Remember these need to be sent into school by tomorrow. Thank you to all those who have already sent them in - they are fantastic!
     
    Things to be aware of
    Please remember that Monday 6th May is May Day and therefore the school will be closed. We will be back to normal on Tuesday 7th  May.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Learn with my Child dates 
    Celebration Assembly dates
    Clockhouse Matters
    History Newsletter
     
    Look out for the April Newsletter coming out this week.
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 15th April 2024

    Sun 14 Apr 2024

    Welcome back to the Summer Term everyone! 

    We all hope that you have had a fantastic Easter Holiday and enjoyed some time with family and friends! We hope you also enjoyed lots of chocolate!
     
    As you are aware we are back to school tomorrow (15th April) 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!
     
    Please can I take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of the children coming to school in full school uniform and full school PE Kit on PE Days. School uniform is part of the children's identity with the school and is therefore very important. Thank you in advance for your support and please speak to us if there are any problems. Uniform can be ordered online by following this link - https://www.mapac.com/education/parents/uniform/clockhouseprimaryrm53qr
     
    Summer Term Dates
    The calendar on the school website has now been updated with dates for the Summer Term. Please go to the school website www.clockhouseprimaryschool.co.uk and click on Calendar Dates.
     
    Clubs
    Please be aware that clubs will resume this week, starting tomorrow.
     
    Year 5
    Year 5 are off to Havering Museum on Tuesday (China and India) and Friday (Japan). Please ensure that consent form and donations are returned on Thursday, if you have not done so already.
     
    Year 6
    Booster sessions continue for Year 6 this week. Please ensure children are on time and do attend. Attend all Booster sessions and earn your chance to win a very special prize!
     
    Football Day
    We are very excited to welcome back a former student on Thursday! Children are invited to come to school in their choice of sportswear. Further information to follow later today!
     
    Tile Challenge
    We are very excited to see your tile creations, representing one of our school values. Remember these need to be sent into school by 22nd April. Thank you to all those who have already sent them in - they are fantastic!
     
    Things to be aware of
    OCA will be hosting the annual Summer Fete on 6th July - get the date in the diary!
     
    Letters that went out before the holiday:
    The following letters went out before the holiday:
    March Newsletter
    Tile Challenge
    What your child will be learning next term?
    Layer Marney Tower Visit (Year 3)
    Year 5 Stayers (Year 5)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for the week beginning 25th March 2024

    Sun 24 Mar 2024
    Well, it is almost impossible to believe that we are in the final week of the Spring term and at the end of another successful term at Clockhouse. As always we thank you for your unreserved support in all that we do. I am sure you are ready for the holiday and a good break come Wednesday.
     
    Easter Bonnet Parade
    The annual Easter Bonnet Parade is definitely a Clockhouse tradition for Reception and Nursery. We look forward to welcoming Reception families on Monday. Bonnets at the ready!
     
    Year 2
    The Year 2 children are off to the Church on Monday morning. Please ensure that consent forms are returned by Monday at the latest if you have not done so already.
     
    Year 3
    The Year 3 children are off to the Natural History Museum on Tuesday. Please ensure that consent forms and payments are returned by Monday at the latest if you have not done so already.
     
    Year 5
    The Year 5 children are off to Frameless on Wedensday. Please ensure that consent forms and payments are returned by Monday at the latest if you have not done so already.
     
    OCA Easter Sweet Stall Sale
    OCA will be holding an EasterSweet Stall event after school on Wednesday. Look out for the  stalls around the site on Wednesday after school. Sweet bags are 50p. Please do support them.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality Week Winners (USA)
    Trip to Church (Year 2)
    Isle of Wight Meeting (Year 6)
    Design and Technology Newsletter
     
    Please look out for the March Newsletter which will be coming out this week.

    All that leaves me to do is wish you a very happy Easter and Easter holiday from us all when it arrives. The children finish school on Wednesday (Thursday is a staff training day) and we look forward to seeing you after the break on Monday 15th April. Enjoy lots of chocolate!
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 18th March 2024

    Sun 17 Mar 2024
    Well done to all those who took part in Comic Relief and helped us raise money for this worthwhile charity. I will of course communicate the final amount with you in due course. Everyone certainly looked fabulous in red!
     
    Here is to another good week ahead!
     
    Year 2
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 2 parents / carers on Friday for Learn with my Child 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 6
    Do not forget - Booster classes start for Year 6 on Tuesday.
     
    Year 6 are off to Docklands on Thursday to support their learning about World War 2. Please ensure consent forms and contributions are returned by Monday if you have not done so already.
     
    Travelling Book Fair
    The Travelling Book Fair arrives at Clockhouse this week and will be open to families to browse and buy after school on Thursday, Friday and next Monday after school. This will be in the Key Stage 1 hall. Please do take a look. Please remember the book fair is cashless, should you wish to make a purchase.
     
    School Nurse Drop In
    Should you wish to speak to the School Nurse she will be available for you to 'drop in' on Tuesday 2.30pm - 3.30pm. Please call the Key Stage 2 Office to book a slot or just drop in.
     
    Group Photos
    Please be aware that class group photos will be being taken on Wednesday - uniform and best smiles at the ready! If your class has PE on Wednesday, Class Teachers will let you know the change of day for PE for this week via Class Dojo.
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Year 1 Sports Hall Athletics Team who are off to represent the school on Thursday in the Borough competition.
     
    Things to be aware of
    School closes for the Easter Holiday on 27th March (28th March is a Staff Training Day). We will look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday 15th April. 
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Parent Pay
    Class Photo reminder
    Measles
    End of term dates
    Learn with my Child (Nursery, Reception, Year 2)
    Havering Museum Trip (Year 5)
    PSHE Learning (Year 5 and 6)
    Swimming (India - Year 5)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 11th March 2024

    Sun 10 Mar 2024
    Another good week was had last week and we have another busy week ahead planned at Clockhouse.
     
    We hope the children enjoyed  World Book Day and everything else they experienced last week - we certainly did! 
     
    Year 2
    On Thursday, Year 2 will be taking part in a workshop as part of their theme 'Let's Go To China'. Thank you to all those who have sent in contributions or paid on sQuid. Please do so on Monday, if you have not done so yet.
     
    Year 6
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 6 parents / carers on Thursday for Learn with my Child 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.
     
    Comic Relief
    On Friday we will be supporting Comic Relief, please remember that for a small donation (if possible) we ask that the children come to school dressed in something red or with red on.
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Sitting Volleyball Team who are representing the school on Tuesday.
     
    Things to be aware of
    The Book Fair will be in school from 21st March. Information will be coming out soon, please be aware that this book fair is cashless.
     
    The School Fete will be taking place on 6th July - get the date in the diary.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Red Nose Day
    Special Dinner (next Wednesday)
    Frameless Trip (Year 5)
    Learn with my Child (Year 6)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 4th March 2023

    Sun 03 Mar 2024
    It was lovely to welcome the community back to school last week and to hear about everyone's holiday.
     
    Thank you for your responses to the questionnaire as well as your positive feedback from Parents' Evening. We hope you found the meetings with your child's teachers useful and were proud to hear what the teachers had to say. We also hope the children enjoyed 'We are...' Week and they came home inspired. Finally thank you for the support you showed for Amazing Attendance and Perfect Punctuality Week - well done everyone!
     
    We have another busy week ahead.
     
    Year 1
    Year 1 are off to the Discovery Centre at Stratford on Monday.
     
    Year 4
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 4 parents / carers on Wednesday for Learn with my Child 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.
     
    Greenland
    We look forward to welcoming our Greenland parents / carers for Learn with my Child on Friday morning at 2.00pm. As with the other year groups, regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.
     
    World Book Day
    We have lots of exciting things arranged for World Book Day on Thursday. Please do not forget our request for your child to bring a wooden spoon in. Also should your child wish to come dressed as a book character to celebrate World Book Day this will be optional. If you child does not want to dress up they will need to come to school in uniform. 
     
    Our Clockhouse Association (OCA) - Mother's Day Sale
    Following previous successes, OCA will be holding another Mother's Day 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.
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Year 2 Athletics Team who will be taking part in the borough Sports Hall Athletics competition on Thursday.
     
    Things to be aware of
    World Book Day £1 Vouchers
    We have received World Book Day vouchers for all the children at school. These vouchers give children £1 off a book and are accepted at all participating book shops. They may also be used at the book fair at school in March. The Book Fair will be in school from 21st March. More information to follow.
     
    Letters that went out week before half term:
    The following letters went out the week before half term:
    February Newsletter
    Discovery Centre Trip (Year 1)
    China Workshop (Year 2)
    Learn with my Child (Greenland and Year 4)
     
    Have a good week everyone.
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 26th February 2024

    Sun 25 Feb 2024

     

    Welcome back to the new half term everyone!

    We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow (Monday 26th February). We hope that you all had a lovely holiday and are ready and raring to go for the new term ahead!
     
    Please remember that learning starts as soon as the children arrive and everyone needs to be in school by 8.55am. Doors open at 8.45am and teachers are available from then. We really need to improve our attendance this term so please help us out by ensuring that children are in school everyday and on time unless it really is unavoidable!
     
    'We are...' Week
    We have a busy but exciting week with all the children taking part in our annual 'We are...' Week.  Throughout the week the children will be doing lots of different things to inspire them about their futures. We have lots and lots of visitors coming in as well. 
     
    Year 5
    As part of 'We are...' Week, Year 5 are off to Barclays Bank in Docklands on Friday. Please ensure consent forms are returned by Wednesday, if you have not done so already. 
     
    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?
     
    Non-uniform Day
    Following the letter sent out prior to the holiday, Monday will be a non-uniform day. For a small donation to raise money for Asthma and Lung UK and MS UK the children and staff can leave their uniform at home.
     
    Parents' Evening 
    Do not forget that on Wednesday and Thursday of this week it is Parents' Evening after school. Teachers have been busy making appointments for everyone, so if, as yet, you do not have an appointment please contact your child's class teacher on Monday to make arrangements for a meeting. As you know, we are again offering a blended approach, so if you have not done so already, please do tell the teachers if you want a Zoom or face to face meeting. 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.
     
    The termly questionnaire for parents / carers came out via Class Dojo prior to 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. 
     
    School Nurse Drop In
    Should you wish to speak to the School Nurse she will be available for you to 'drop in' on Tuesday 2.30pm. Please call the Key Stage 2 Office to book a slot or just drop in.
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Netball team who will be representing the school in the quarter finals of the Havering competition.
     
    Letters that went out week before half term:
    The following letters went out the week before half term:
    PE Newsletter
    Science Newsletter
    Non-uniform day for charity
    Book Day
    Mother's Day Sale (OCA)
     
    Look out for the February Newsletter coming out this week.
     
    Have a good week everyone.
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 12th February 2024

    Sun 11 Feb 2024
    Thank you for your support last week and with 'Dress to Express Day'. As the last week of the half term approaches, it is full steam ahead at Clockhouse!
     
    EYFS
    The children in Nursery and Reception are very excited about welcoming the Zoo to Clockhouse on Wednesday. This is to support their current learning. If you have any concerns please speak to your child's class teacher.
     
    Year 1, 2, 3 and 4
    Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be taking part in a Road Safety Workshop on Friday afternoon. Please do talk to the children about this when they come home. 
     
    Year 5
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 5 parents / carers on Tuesday for Learn with my Child at 9.30am - 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.
     
    The final meeting for the Condover Hall residential visit is taking place on Wednesday at 5pm. This will be in the Key Stage 2 hall.
     
    Is your child, or a child you know due to start Nursery in September 2024
    We are looking forward to welcoming prospective parents / carers into school on Tuesday 10.00am. Please call the school to book this or a tour later in the term. 
     
    Give us your feedback
    The termly questionnaire for parents / carers came out via Class Dojo earlier this week 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. 
     
    Things to be aware of
    It is hard to believe that we finish school for the half term on Friday (16th February) and return to school on Monday 26th February. We hope you all have a great holiday!
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Learn with my Child (Year 5)
    Barclays Bank Trip (Year 5)
    Natural History Museum Trip (Year 3)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 5th February 2024

    Sun 04 Feb 2024
    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!
     
    Mental Health Week.
    As you may already know this week is National Mental Health Week. With a considerable rise in the number of children and young people affected by mental health, this is an event close to the school’s heart. To show our support for this, throughout the week the children will be taking part in various assemblies and activities. There will also be a daily post on Class Dojo and Social Media for you all - watch this space! On Friday the children are invited to 'dress to express'.
     
    Nursery
    We are very much looking forward to welcoming Nursery parents into school on Wednesday and Thursday. Please speak to the Nursery Team if you are not sure which day to attend. 
     
    Year 2
    Year 2 are looking forward to a virtual author visit on Wednesday.
     
    Year 5 and 6
    Year 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. 
     
    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 16th February and return to school on Monday 26th February. 
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Reading Partner request
    January Newsletter
    Parents' Evening appointment booking (Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th February)
    Learn with my Child (Nursery)
    Condover Hall (Year 5)
     
    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
  • Weekly reminders for week beginning 29th January 2024

    Sun 28 Jan 2024
    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 3
    We look forward to welcoming our Year 3 parents / carers for Learn with my Child on Tuesday morning at 9.30am - 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.
     
    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.
     
    Choir
    Good luck to the Choir who are off to the O2 on Monday to take part in the Young Voices event.
     
    Sport
    Good luck to the Year 5 and 6 Tag Rugby team who are taking part in a Borough competition on Tuesday.
     
    Things to be aware of
    Please remember that all up and coming trips etc. can be paid on sQuid or via the school office. We really do value and need your contributions for such events to go ahead. Thank you in advance.
     
    The week beginning 5th February is Mental Health Week and as per the letter sent out previously the children are invited to 'dress to express' on Friday 9th February.
     
    Letters that went out last week:
    The following letters went out last week:
    Learn with my Child (Reception and Year 3)
    We are...Week
     
    Keep an eye out for the January Newsletter!

    Have a good week everyone!
    #ourclockhousefamily
    Mrs Savidge
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