Monday, 3 July 2023

Year 4 take on Paradise Wildlife Park

Year 4 had a great time at Paradise Wildlife Park as part of their learning all about rainforests and animals.

They got to see lots of different animals, had lots of fun and learnt lots too.

Well done everyone, what great Clockhouse Citizens you showed yourselves to be!













































Clockhouse Weekly Wow

Here is last week's Weekly Wow and as usual there were a lot of things to 'wow' about last week.



Time to CELEBRATE - Value Champion Alert!

We are very excited and pleased to share with you that we have more Clockhouse Value Champions of 2022-2023!

A huge congratulations to

Iffa I (New Zealand)
who has earned the Excitement Champion Award for 2022-2023!

Since September Iffa has always been very quiet and reserved; however, her courage in taking on one of the leads in our end of year production has resulted in another side of her coming to the forefront. It has been wonderful seeing her come to life on the stage and I could not be more proud of her. She has learnt all her lines, she sings, she dances - it really is a joy to watch. 

Albey R (New Zealand)
who has earned the Nurture Champion Award for 2022-2023!

Albey is one of the most caring and compassionate young men that I have ever had the privilege to teach. He always thinks of others before himself and wants to make sure that everyone around him feels welcomed and a part of the group or the activity. He has endless patience and it is wonderful to observe his interactions with other children and the adults in the class. 

Lola S-E (India)
who has earned the Nurture Champion Award for 2022-2023!

Lola has a really nurturing nature to both adults and children.  She interacts well with others showing care and comfort when needed. She is always happy to include all children in games she is playing and doesn't like it if someone is left out. During her learning she will take the time to support others making sure they are happy to complete task independently, but continues to be a support if needed. 

Louie S (Japan)
who has earned the Learning Champion Award for 2022-2023!

For excellent effort in improving both his reading and writing skills. He has recently moved up a book band and is making such good progress that he has challenged himself to move another book band before he leaves Year 5. His writing has also come such a long way since the start of the year and he should be very proud of the progress he has made. 

Elizabeth H (South Africa)
who has earned the Learning Champion Award for 2022-2023!


She listens intently to all grown ups when they are explaining the learning and she gets involved with all class and group discussions. She will be the first to write her date and learning objective ready to start every activity and will ask for help to better and extend her learning. She acts upon all feedback given to her and is happy to offer help to others who are struggling on her table. 

Jake H (South Africa)
who has earned the Nurture Champion Award for 2022-2023!

Jake is always caring and looks after his peers.  Last week we went on a trip to Paradise Wildlife Park.  Whilst there, he continued to show how caring he is.  The children went into the meerkat tunnel and were very excited.  There was a little boy in there and he got upset as he could not find his way out.  Jake helped him out and took him to find his mum.  The mum came up and told me that a child had helped her child and that she wanted to say thank you and  let an adult know.  Well done Jake!  We know that you always demonstrate the nurture value in school and are so proud that this has also been recognised outside and by a member of the public.

Larry D and Harry T (Brazil)
who has earned the Excitement Champion Award for 2022-2023!

I have been so impressed with these two boys during our creative lessons. They both struggled with their confidence earlier in the year and were quick to give up during our art and design or D & T lessons. However, the difference in them in the Summer term has been outstanding. I was particularly impressed last week when we completed cross-stitches in class and both boys focused fully and produced amazing results completely independently. I am so impressed and would like to recognise their efforts with this badge.


A huge well done from everyone at Clockhouse - wear your Values Champion Badge with pride!
#clockhousevaluesinaction

Reading Raffle Winners!

As you may already know, once again, this year we are holding a weekly Reading Raffle. Each time the children read at home and a message gets sent to their teacher on Class Dojo they get a raffle ticket which gets entered into the Reading Raffle draw. This takes place in Celebration Assembly on a Monday. 


This week we were overwhelmed with the number of people who entered. Well done to the following children who were this week's winners and are busy deciding on their prizes:

Key Stage 1 
Dylan
Millie
Blake
Tommy
Olivia
Roy

Key Stage 2
Victoria
Zaynah
lottie
Tyler
Alecia
Valeria
Rosie
Louie
Andrew
Darren
Zaiba
Jax
Harley
KEEP READING - 
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Citizen of the Week

Citizen of the Week!

Well done to the following children who are Clockhouse Citizen of the Week for this week:

Nursery - Anum W
Reception - Mia-Rose K (Scotland)
Year 1 - Millie E (Italy)
Year 2 - Costa B (Mexico)
Year 3 - Zaynah H (Argentina)
Year 4 - Alfie T (Uganda)
Year 5 - Frankie W (Japan)
Year 6 - Henri H (Australia)
Greenland - Lily M

We have many fantastic citizens at Clockhouse and look forward to rewarding them!

Well done everyone!

Sunday, 2 July 2023

Weekly reminders for week beginning 3rd July 2023

Well last week was a very busy week at Clockhouse - just the way we like it and this week is just the same! 

End of Year Questionnaire - please help us help you!
Thank you to all those who have completed the end of year questionnaire, which provides us with some great information about the school. If you have not done so already, please do take the time to complete it by following the link below (you have until Friday 7th July to complete it):

School Reports
Please be aware that your child's annual school report will be coming out via Dojo after school on Monday. If you would like a paper copy please do let teachers or the office know. For those in Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 4, your child will also come home with an envelope with the statutory tests results in them.

Should you wish to discuss your child’s report with myself or the class teacher, arrangements for this will be communicated with you before the end of term or can happen on 10th July at Open Evening.

Year 6 results will be coming after they are received (11th July) and then checked.

Catering Trial
As per the letter that was sent out previously, we will be trialling the new arrangements for September on Monday. This means that along with Reception and Key Stage 1 children, all children in Key Stage 2 will be eligible for a free school meal on Monday.

Sponsored Walk
On Tuesday the children (and parents if they wish) will be taking part in the Sponsored Walk event, following the success of this event prior to the pandemic. The children will come home with a card showing you the laps they completed so that sponsor money can be gathered or it can be kept as a memento of the day. If the children have managed to get any sponsors, please send these into school and thank you for your support.

The times below for the event are a guide, we will do our very best to stick to times. 

Time
Year Group
9.10 – 9.30
Nursery (am)
9.30 – 10.00
Reception
10.00 – 10.30
Year 1
10.45 – 11.15
Year 2
11.15 – 11.45
Year 3
1.00 – 1.15
Nursery (pm)
1.15 – 1.45
Year 4
1.45 – 2.15
Year 5
2.15 – 2.45
Year 6

Children in Greenland will be going out with their year group.

Please ensure that the children come to school with water bottles and a hat every day but especially on Tuesday.

If you are joining us, please wait at the gate by the main school office and towards the field.

Celebration Assemblies
We have the last of our Celebration Assemblies this week.

We are looking forward to seeing many of you there: 
Wednesday 5th July - Northern Ireland (2.45pm) Key Stage 1 Hall 
Thursday 6th July - Peru (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
Friday 7th July - Brazil (9.10am) Key Stage 2 Hall
Friday 7th July - Wales (2.45pm) Key Stage 1 Hall

We look forward to welcoming you to school to celebrate with your children.

Year 2
We look forward to welcoming our Year 2 parents / carers on Thursday for Learn with my Child at 9.30am - 11.45am. 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.

Strike Action
Please be aware of the letter that was sent out on last week regarding strike action on Wednesday and Friday of this week. 

On Wednesday the following classes will be closed:

  • France – Mrs Nelder-Marsh
  • Peru – Mr Bruce
On Friday the following classes will be closed:

  • France – Mrs Nelder-Marsh
  • USA – Mrs Booth
  • Canada – Miss Burrell
  • Peru – Mr Bruce
  • Uganda – Miss Cason
  • Kenya – Miss Emms
  • Japan – Miss Watkins
  • Greenland – Miss Simmonds and Miss Howlett
Thank you for your support in this matter and for respecting the teacher's decision. 

Sport
For those of you attending (invite only), do not forget the Sports Presentation Evening at 7pm on Thursday evening

Letters that went out last week:
The following letters went out last week:
June Newsletter
Sponsored Walk
Strike Action
NSPCC Online Safety Session
Athletics Day (Year 3 and 4)
Learn with my Child (Year 2)
Sports Day (Nursery, Reception, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2)
Celebration Assembly Invite (Peru, Brazil, Wales, Northern Ireland)

Have a good week everyone!
#ourclockhousefamily
Mrs Savidge

For more information about our school please visit our school website using the following link:
Clockhouse Primary School website