Sunday 29 November 2015

Weekly reminders for week beginning 30th November 2015

With Christmas fast approaching and the hitting of December this week we are gearing up for the Festive Season at Clockhouse!

Thank you  to all those parents / carers who attended the Year 1 Learn with your Child morning - we hope you found this useful and has helped you to provide further support for your children in their learning.

Parents and Carers of children with Additional Needs are invited to a Coffee Morning on Wednesday. This will take place in the Parents Room from 9.30am.

Year 6
This week sees Year 6 complete their first Mock SATs tests of the year. Please make sure the children get some early nights and come to school having had a good breakfast so that they can perform to their best.

Reception
We look forward to welcoming families of Reception children to school this week for Christmas Hat Making. Please speak to your child's class teacher is you are unsure of which day to come in.

Cake Sale
Friday sees the 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!

Orchestra
Members of the Clockhouse Orchestra are off to the Queens Theatre on Friday. Please ensure consent forms are returned by Wednesday if you have not returned them already.

Sport
Good luck to the Sports Hall Athletics team who represent the school in a Borough competition on Tuesday. Good luck also to the Netball team who play St Peters away on Wednesday.

Do not forget to order Christmas Dinner for your child if you have not done so already and that the PA will be holding the Christmas Bazaar on Saturday 12th December (11-2).

Have a good week everyone!

Friday 27 November 2015

The Dojo League

The Dojo League!

Once again there has been lots of wonderful learning taking place this week. The children have been ready and eager to learn and have been taking pride in their work, themselves and their school - great news! Once again it has been wonderful to see so many positive Dojos being given out!

The dojo scores have been analysed and the results are in!

Reception and Key Stage 1:
A big well done to  Northern Ireland, Wales and Italy  currently top the Dojo League. Scotland and USA are just behind them in second place with Mexico in third.

Key Stage 2:
A big well done to South Africa  who continue to be in the overall lead of the Key Stage 2 Dojo League with  Japan and Australia in second place and Uganda and New Zealand in third.

Well done to everyone for really trying to earn Dojos for their class.

The attendance winners for this week are...

Well done to everyone for trying really hard to ensure the children's attendance is high. Remember:

Great attendance leads to great learning!

Congratulations to the three classes below who are our winners for this week - keep it up!

A big well done to this weeks winners who are:

Canada - 97.33%
Peru - 97.59%
Australia - 99.00%

Well done to Australia who will receive prizes in Friday's Achievement Assembly for getting 99%!

A further well done to Northern Ireland, Wales and France who have not had any children arriving late to school this week! Great news!

This is not as many classes as usual, here is hoping punctuality improves next week!

Our whole school attendance currently stands at 96.2%!

Well done everyone and thank you all for your continued support in ensuring that the
children come to school everyday and on time!

It is still important that we all work to improve our attendance. 
Please remember that our school target is 96%.

Tuesday 24 November 2015

Do you have a child with SEND?

HOME SCHOOL SUPPORT COFFEE MORNING 
for Parents and Carers of children   with additional needs 

Guest speaker from Positive Parents

 Wednesday 2nd December 2015
9am - 11.30 am

Please come and join a group of parents/carers who have children with additional needs (the children may be siblings of children from Clockhouse). Have a chat, share ideas and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. 

If you feel you could benefit from this please come along.

We meet in the Parents Room KS1. Please sign in at the reception.

R.S.V.P  Kim Ayling  07759 229453





Sunday 22 November 2015

Weekly reminders for the week beginning 23rd November 2015

We have another busy week ahead of us as we move that little bit closer to Christmas!

Year 1
We look forward to welcoming our Year 1 parents for Learn with my Child on Thursday morning at 9.30 am. Please come for as little or as much as you can. Regrettably we are unable to accommodate younger siblings at these events.

Year 1 and 2
Do not forget to ensure your child brings their bike or scooters to school on Friday for their road awareness training. The children will be doing this outside so please make sure that they are wrapped up warm!

Good luck to the boys football team who play Harold court away on Tuesday.

Do not forget to order Christmas Dinner for your child if you have not done so already and that the PA will be holding the Christmas Fair on Saturday 12th December.

Look out for the November newsletter coming out this week.

Have a good week everyone!

Friday 20 November 2015

The Dojo League

The Dojo League!

Once again there has been lots of wonderful learning taking place this week. The children have been ready and eager to learn and have been taking pride in their work, themselves and their school - great news! Once again it has been wonderful to see so many positive Dojos being given out!

The dojo scores have been analysed and the results are in!

Reception and Key Stage 1:
A big well done to  Northern Ireland, Wales, Italy and USA who currently top the Dojo League. Scotland are just behind them in second place with Mexico in third.

Key Stage 2:
A big well done to South Africa  who continue to be in the overall lead of the Key Stage 2 Dojo League with Argentina, Uganda, Japan and Australia in second place and Peru and New Zealand in third.

Well done to everyone for really trying to earn Dojos for their class.

The attendance winners for this week are...

Well done to everyone for trying really hard to ensure the children's attendance is high. Remember:

Great attendance leads to great learning!

Congratulations to the three classes below who are our winners for this week - keep it up!

A big well done to this weeks winners who are:

Mexico - 99.33%
Kenya - 99.31%
Japan - 100%

Well done to particularly to Mexico who win for the third week in a row and to Japan who win for the second week in a row. An extra well done to all three of these classes who will receive prizes in Friday's Achievement Assembly for getting over 99% and especially to Japan for their 100% attendance rate this week! 

A further well done to Northern Ireland, Spain, Mexico and Peru who have not had any children arriving late to school this week! Great news!

This is not as many classes as usual, here is hoping punctuality improves next week!

Our whole school attendance currently stands at 96.3%!

Well done everyone and thank you all for your continued support in ensuring that the
children come to school everyday and on time!

It is still important that we all work to improve our attendance. 
Please remember that our school target is 96%.

Sunday 15 November 2015

Weekly reminders for week beginning 16th November 2015

Thank you to you all for your overwhelming support and generosity for the very worthy cause that is Children in Need, there was certainly some fabulous costumes. As soon as we have done all the counting we will let you know how much we raised!

Thank you also for you attendance at Parents Evening and to all those that completed the questionnaires, there was some really useful feedback. We all enjoyed meeting with you!

Nursery
We look forward to welcoming the Nursery Parents to school on Monday to meet with Jackie Logan from Havering Library Service. Times are as follows:
Lions am and Hippos am - 9.00-9.45
Pandas am and Elephants am - 10.45-1.30
Lions pm and Hippos pm - 12.45-1.30
Pandas pm and Elephants pm - 2.30-3.15

Year 4
Year 4 are off to Collier Row on Tuesday, please ensure that permissions slips are returned by Monday if you have not done so already. They are also looking forward to welcoming families from Year 4 on Thursday at 2,45pm for a Victorian Afternoon Tea.

Year 5
On Thursday, we are looking forward to welcoming lots of parents / careers from Year 5 to their first Learn with my Child event of the year. The morning will start at 9.30 and finish at 11.45am. Please come for as little or as much as you can.

Have a good week everyone!

Friday 13 November 2015

The attendance winners for this week are...

Well done to everyone for trying really hard to ensure the children's attendance is high. Remember:

Great attendance leads to great learning!

Congratulations to the three classes below who are our winners for this week - keep it up!

A big well done to this weeks winners who are:

Mexico - 98.00%
Brazil - 98.97%
Japan - 99.67%

Well done to particularly to Mexico and Brazil who win for the second week in a row and to Japan who will receive e prizes in Friday's Achievement Assembly for getting over 99%!

A further well done to Northern Ireland, Wales, Spain, Mexico, Peru and Australia who have not had any children arriving late to school this week! Great news!

Our whole school attendance currently stands at 96.4%!

Well done everyone and thank you all for your continued support in ensuring that the
children come to school everyday and on time!

It is still important that we all work to improve our attendance. 
Please remember that our school target is 96%.

The Dojo League

The Dojo League!

Once again there has been lots of wonderful learning taking place this week. The children have been ready and eager to learn and have been taking pride in their work, themselves and their school - great news! Once again it has been wonderful to see so many positive Dojos being given out!

The dojo scores have been analysed and the results are in!

Reception and Key Stage 1:
A big well done to  Northern Ireland, Wales, Italy and USA who currently top the Dojo League. Scotland, Spain and Mexico are just behind them in second place with Canada in third.

Key Stage 2:
A big well done to South Africa  who have taken the overall lead of the Key Stage 2 Dojo League with Argentina, Uganda, Japan, New Zealand and Australia in second place and Peru, Libya and India in third.

Well done to everyone for really trying to earn Dojos for their class.

Thursday 12 November 2015

Children in Need tomorrow

Please do not forget that we are supporting the worthy cause that is Children in Need tomorrow.

In return for not wearing school uniform and if possible the children coming dressed in something spotty, we ask for a donation in the 'bucket'.

Thank you in advance for you support!

From everyone at Clockhouse Primary School

Wednesday 11 November 2015

School photographs today

Do not forget that photos are today!

Please remember that if you want to have children photographed with siblings who do not attend Clockhouse, these will be being done between 8am and 9am this morning.


Best smiles at the ready!



Tuesday 10 November 2015

Parents Evening

Thank you to all those Parents / Carers who attended Parents Evening tonight. We look forward to seeing the rest of you tomorrow!

Please do not forget to fill in one of the questionnaires available during Parents Evening or if you have taken it home with you tonight, please return it to school as soon as possible.

All feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thank you

The Dojo League Returns

The Dojo League!

Lots of wonderful learning took place last week as we reset the Dojo League for this half term. The children returned to school ready and eager to learn and took pride in their work, themselves and their school - great news! Once again it has been wonderful to see so many positive Dojos being given out!

Well done to those children who got 100% on their Dojo for last half term, your Dojo Stars are being prepared and will be with you soon.

The dojo scores have been analysed and the results are in!

Reception and Key Stage 1:
A big well done to  Northern Ireland, Wales, Italy, Spain, USA and Canada who currently top the Dojo League. Italy and Mexico are just behind them in second place with France in third.

Key Stage 2:
A big well done to Argentina, South Africa, Uganda, Libya, Japan, and New Zealand  who currently lead the Key Stage 2 Dojo League with Peru, Brazil, India and Australia in second place and Fiji and Nepal in third.

Well done to everyone for really trying to earn Dojos for their class.

Monday 9 November 2015

Key Stage 2 Dojo League Champions

The Dojo League half term winners!

A big well done to

South Africa

who are last half terms Dojo League winners for Key Stage 2


They are now busy thinking about what their reward will be!

Well done also to New Zealand who finished in second place and Peru and Argentina who finished in third!

A big well done to everybody for all the positive Dojos that were awarded last half term, there have certainly been a lot!



Reception and Key Stage 1 Dojo League Champions

The Dojo League half term winners!

A big well done to

Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

who are last half terms Dojo League winners for Reception and Key Stage 1


They are now busy thinking about what their reward will be!

Well done also to Italy who finished in second place and Mexico and USA who finished in third!

A big well done to everybody for all the positive Dojos that were awarded last half term, there have certainly been a lot!



Reading Star Champions!

This year we have continued with Reading Stars. We are delighted to see lots of reading happening this term and to reward the following children for the commitment they have shown to improving their reading!

Remember, each time the children get three signatures in their Home School Learning Diaries, they receive a star, the child with the most stars in each class at the end of the term is the class Reading Star and they receive a certificate and a book (for more reading)!

Below are listed last terms Reading Star Champions - a fantastic achievement:

Wales – Oliver E
Scotland Harry H
Northern Ireland – Ava C
FranceEmily C / Jack White
ItalyCharlotte B
SpainLexi L / Dillan C
USAAnthony O
CanadaHayden L
Mexico – Ben C
PeruHolly W
ArgentinaFreddie B / Amelia E
BrazilLewis W
UgandaHarrison A
South Africa – Charlie B
Kenya - Hannah D 
Libya – Nicolay N / Lola C
China – Liya H
Japan – Paige S
IndiaMolly C
NepalMatthew R
AustraliaGeorge C / Charlie B
New Zealand – Arifaa B / Marissa E
Fiji – Caitlin M

Well done to all these children for their efforts last term - now time to start gathering reading stars for this term! Who will the champions be?

Core Value Award Winners

We have continued with our Core Value Winners this year.

As you know, each half term the children choose a Core Value Award winner for their class. This is an award which was devised by the School Council to recognise those children who consistently demonstrate meeting Clockhouse's Core Value.

All the children below were chosen by their class this half term for continually demonstrating kindness, respect, care and concern for others:

Wales – Mia A
ScotlandZak H
Northern Ireland – Aderfolawemi O
France – Bradley M
ItalyHarry H
SpainAleeza M
USAChloe P
CanadaLewis D
Mexico – Rhys M-H
PeruLily-Bell C
ArgentinaFreya W
BrazilElla P
UgandaKaylan B
South Africa – Beth C
Kenya - Victory M
China – Oliver Y
Japan – Isabelle M
IndiaBen P
AustraliaGeorge C / Emily T
New Zealand – Summer S
Fiji – Charlie G 

Well done everyone, a great achievement for great Clockhouse citizens!

The hunt starts for next terms Core Value winners when we return!

Sunday 8 November 2015

Poppies

Year 6 pupils will be coming round with poppies on Monday and Tuesday to mark Remembrance Day on Wednesday.


Thank you in advance for your support.

Weekly reminders for week beginning 9th November 2015

It was lovely to see everyone back at school last week and hear about their half term holiday.

We have another busy week ahead!

Parents Evening 
Do not forget that on Tuesday and Wednesday 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. There will be a questionnaire for parents to complete whilst you are waiting. 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.

Reception - Year 6
Please remember that the flu immunisations will be taking place on Tuesday. The form must be returned to school by Monday in order for your child to receive the immunisation.

School Photographs
Following the letter that came out last week, please remember that individual school photographs will be taken on Wednesday 11th November.  Children who have brothers and sisters in school will also have the family photos taken during the day. However, if you wish to your children photographed with children who do not attend the school there is the opportunity to have this done on before school on Wednesday. Please go the Key Stage 2 hall from 8am.

Children In Need
On Friday, we are once again supporting the very worthy cause of Children in Need this year. 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 is all that is needed)! All donations received for this will be sent to Children in Need. Please help us support this worthy cause!

Christmas Cards
Do not forget to return your Christmas Card order as soon as possible so that orders can be placed by the PA. We do not want any disappointments so please ensure these are returned promptly. Thanks must go to the PA for once again organising this.

Sport
Good luck to the girls football team who take part in a borough competition on Wednesday and to the boys football team who play St. Peters away on Friday.

Have a good week everyone!



Saturday 7 November 2015

Girls football news

On Friday the girls football team to the field to play Crownfield hoping to get revenge for the boys who lost earlier in the week to the same opposition.

The girls started at a ferocious pace and were ahead in the opening minutes when Shannon I took her first opportunity to open the scoring. For the remainder of the first half Clockhouse remained on top with Niamh S putting in a solid performance in defense and Caitlin M narrowly missing the opportunity to double Clockhouse's lead.

The second half started in the same fashion, but against the run of play Crownfield equalised from an own goal. After the Crownfield goal they grew in confidence and the contest was being played from end to end. Both teams had opportunities to score with Clockhouse making good progress through Victoria R and equally being kept in the game by some breath-taking saves from Katie K. Caitlin M was denied late on from the penalty spot thanks to a fantastic save from the Crownfield keeper.

A draw was a fair result from a great contest. The result keeps Clockhouse girls football team undefeated and top of the league.

Great Work Girls, no training next week due to parents evening!

Tag Rugby competition

On Tuesday Clockhouse took two teams to the Borough Tag Rugby Festival.

Clockhouse Light Blues were placed in group 1 and opened the festival in style recording a 4 - 1 win over Benhurst, Mason A showed his class in attack and defence. Next up for Clockhouse was St. Peters who were brushed past 2 - 1. After this narrow win Clockhouse upped the pace of the game and showed their desire to qualify from the group beating Nelmes 6- -1. Our next opposition was Dame Tipping, Clockhouse Light Blues won again this time by 4 tries to 1.  Next up for Clockhouse was Newtons who remained the only other undefeated team in the group. In a fast paced contest Newtons just edged it beating Clockhouse 4 - 3. After this stumble Clockhouse showed real pride and determination to sneak past a strong Scargill side by 4 tries to 3. Scotts were next up, and after a poor start and some nail biting moments Clockhouse came from behind to win  5 - 4 in the dying seconds of the contest. In preparation for the semi-final Clcokhouse Light Blues finished off their group games with an emphatic 5 - 1 win over Elm Park.

In the semi-final Clockhouse Light Blues met eventual winners Upminster Juniors. Clockhouse felt hard done by after some questionable tries but none the less battled until the end eventually loosing 4 - 2 but without a doubt represented the school with pride and passion and were unlucky not to take their place in the final.

Well done to the whole Clockhouse Light Blue Squad who all managed to score. Casey E (4 Tries), Amber Y (1 try), Verity A-G (8 Tries), Niamh S (1 Try), Bobby B (4 Tries), Mason A (8 Tries), Charlie T (4 Tries), George R (1 Try), Ella B (1 Try), and Bradley L (1 Try).

Clockhouse Dark Blues were in no mood to mess around in the group stages. Clockhouse opened proceedings against Brady and were ruthless from the outset, finding themselves three tries up in the opening minute, and going on to win 9 - 2. The Clockhouse Dark Blues decided not to take their foot off the gas against Dame Tipping in our next match winning 8 tries to 2 this time. The team were playing some fantastic rugby and showing some fantastic moves. Sadly, Clockhouse went into the third game against Elm Park a little over confident and were made to work hard to earn a 3 - 3 draw. This was the small wake up needed and from then on they played some rugby that was incredible to watch. The speed, power, decision making, and tagging were of the highest level and in the next contest Clockhouse put another 7 tries on the board against St. Peters finally winning 7 - 2. Hilldene then forfeited the next game ensuring Clockhouse won their group. The team led by Caitlin M, wanted to lay a marker for their quarter final and finished off their pool games with another big score line. This time beating Crownfield 7 - 1. This was by far the best results of any of the groups, and Clockhouse were awarded The Spirit of The Games award for their amazing teamwork in the group games.

As the knock out games began Clockhouse new that they were playing well in attack and defence but they were tested physically in defence against St. Patricks in the quarter final having to work hard and tag continually close to their own line but when opportunities arose they made no mistakes being ruthless in attack and winning the contest 4 - 2. The result of the quarter final meant Clockhouse met raining champions Upminster Juniors (who beat Clockhouse last year in the final in sudden death). Clockhouse knew they could score tries but to win this game they had to be clinical in defence as any missed tags and Upminster would surely score. The game was played at frantic pace from end to end with both teams playing like their lives depended on it. Lewis B-K opened the scoring with a break away try. Upminster then created space of their own for a well worked try to bring them level. But Lewis had not finished his scoring for the afternoon and with some amazing footwork and pace he found his way to the corner restoring the Clockhouse lead. As the game entered the last two minutes Upminster levelled the scores. But after her hard work in defence making numerous try saving tags Summer S won the game for Clockhouse. Callum D made a break and his offload left Summer with a lot to do to beat the covering defenders and score the winning try in the corner avenging last years heartbreak in the final. A great 3 -2 win for Clockhouse Dark Blues.

Clockhouse Dark Blues went into their second final in as many years and were facing Ardleigh Green. Clockhouse had played fantastically all day and one of the young officials said before the game 'Clockhouse deserve to win this they have played the best rugby in the whole competition.' The final started perfectly for Clockhouse with Callum L scoring within a minute to give Clockhouse the lead. Callum was not finished their grabbing himself another two tries to complete his hat-trick. Other tries from Daniel M and Caitlin M helped Clockhouse into the lead. With less than thirty seconds to play Ardleigh Green drew level and forced the game into extra time. After a nervous start to extra time for both teams Callum D went on a solo run to again give Clockhouse the lead but with just seven seconds left to play Ardleigh Green's tallanted scored to aging level the score. As the game entered sudden death for the second year running Clockhouse had the run of the play and worked closer and closer to the Ardleigh Green try line. Lewis B-K made a fantastic break for the corner but was tagged just short of the line and as he passed to Summer S it looked as though the game was won. However, despite some amazing tagging from the whole team an Ardleigh Green player dived to score and the golden try meaning Clockhouse Dark Blues finished as runners up in the same agonising way as last year, sadly loosing 7 - 6.

After the fnal there were a lot of emotional children, parents, and staff members just going to show how much passion and belief  we all have for what we can achieve. Clockhouse Dark Blues rightly one The Spirit Of The Games Team Work award as they played some free flowing rugby from start to finish, entertaining anybody that had the privilege to watch them. Well done to Caitlin M (6 Tries), Lewis (8 Tries), Summer S (3 Tries), Callum L (7 Tries), Daniel M (7 Tries), Callum D ( 9 Tries), Daisie S (4 Tries), Gracie-May H (1 Try), Shannon I (2 Tries) and Victoria R (1 try).

Mr Yarrow would personally like to say to all the players that you have done him, the school, your parents, and yourselves proud. He has never seen a group of children so dedicated and driven for success. You wore your hearts on your sleeves and any other day you would of rightfully been champions!

Well done everyone and thank you to all those who cheered from the touch line!

The attendance winners for this week are...

Attendance has slipped a bit this week but not by much. Well done to everyone for trying really hard to ensure the children's attendance is high. Remember:

Great attendance leads to great learning!

Congratulations to the three classes below who are our winners for this week - keep it up!

A big well done to this weeks winners who are:

Mexico - 99.33%
Brazil - 98.28%
Australia - 98.67%

Well done to particularly to Mexico who will receive prizes in Friday's Achievement Assembly for getting over 99%!

A further well done to Northern Ireland, Spain, France, Mexico, South Africa and New Zealand who have not had any children arriving late to school this week! Great news!

Our whole school attendance currently stands at 96.4%!

Well done everyone and thank you all for your continued support in ensuring that the
children come to school everyday and on time!

It is still important that we all work to improve our attendance. 
Please remember that our school target is 96%.

Flu immunisations - important


Please return your forms by Monday at the absolute latest in order for your child to have their immunisation on Tuesday 10th November. 

If your child's forms is not received by Monday 9th November at the latest, we have been informed by the Immunisation Team that your child will be unable to have the vaccine at school. 

Thank you for your help in this matter.


Monday 2 November 2015

New lunch menu

Havering Catering Service have provided us with an updated menu for School Dinners which should have come home before the holiday.

Please follow the link below to our school website where a readable version is available:



Sunday 1 November 2015

Weekly reminders for week beginning 2nd November 2015

Welcome back to the new half term everyone!

Thank you to all those families who attended the workshops and other events that happened at the end of last term. We hope you found them useful and thank you for your positive and constructive feedback. There is a lot more planned for this term so keep an eye out for these.

On behalf of us all a big thank you to the PA for arranging a very successful Fancy Dress Disco at the end of the term. The costumes were amazing and everyone certainly seemed to enjoy themselves. The children's behaviour was also excellent - well done everyone and thank you for your support.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school tomorrow (Monday 2nd November) and hope that you all had a lovely holiday!

Year 1
We are looking forward to the Year 1 children having a visit from the Owl Man to ensure a really exciting start to their new theme 'Carnival of the Animals'.

Sport
Good luck to the Tag Rugby team who have a competition on Tuesday and to the boys football team who take on Crownfield at home after school on Wednesday. Good luck also to the girls team who have the reverse fixture on Friday.

School photographs will be taking place on Wednesday 11th November. Please look out for the letter coming out this week as we have made some changes to the process again this year.

Have a good week everyone!