Headteacher Newsletter Issue 9
FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE 9: 26.1.18
Miss Sabin is visiting Class Two over the next few weeks leading up to her return on Thursday 15th March. We are looking forward to her return following her maternity leave.
Sports Hall Athletics
A squad of 18 year 5 and year 6 children represented Clavering at the Family Sports Hall Athletics tournament at JFAN on Wednesday. The children took part in a number of track and field events and performed very well, being narrowly beaten into second place by Great Chesterford. The children are to be commended for their excellent team spirit and behaviour at the event. Well done!
Mad Hair Day Friday
On Friday 26th January – School Council organised Mad Hair day to raise money to buy some new lunchtime play equipment. Everyone looked very interesting! So far, we have raised £268. Next week School Council will be meeting with Mrs Hall and choosing lots of new equipment. Thank you for your support.
Footwear and Hair
In the interest of safety, as well as appearance, pupils should wear suitable footwear for school. Shoes should fasten securely and be plain black and low heeled with enclosed toes. Boots, sandals, sling backs and trainers are not appropriate for school. Trainers can be worn for PE.
Please can we avoid children having decorative haircuts and/or hair colouring during term time.
Snow Patrol
It’s getting to that time of year again – if you would like to volunteer your services to help Mr Docking to clear the school grounds in the event of snow, please let the office know so that we can compile a list of names. We are very grateful for any offers of help, so that school can, where possible, remain open.
Bad weather
In the event of severe weather conditions and possible school closure a notice will be placed on the school website.
Parents will be notified via our school website or the Essex County Council on the ‘Emergency School Closures’ page: https://www.essex.gov.uk/education-schools/schools/dates/pages/emergency-school-closures.aspx
Please note that when the school is open in bad weather a path will be cleared to enable you to gain access to the school but care does still need to be taken.
Lateness
School starts at 8.50 a.m. We have noticed several children that are consistently arriving late for school – ‘late’ is defined by not being within the school gates by 8.50 a.m. Please make every effort to be at school on time and if you know that your journey will be disrupted by road works, do allow time for this. Thank you.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
2nd February Sharing Assembly – an invitation for Class 6 parents 2.45 pm start
7th February Friends of Clavering Valentine’s Disco
12th – 16th February Half Term
26th February – 2nd March Well Being Week
26th February – 2nd March Book Week
2nd March Sharing Assembly – an invitation for Class 2 parents, 2.45 pm start
7th March Parent Consultations 3.30 – 6 pm
8th March Parent Consultations 5 – 7.30pm
10th March Friends of Clavering Quiz Night
15th March Friends of Clavering Film Night
23rd March Sharing Assembly – an invitation for Class 3 parents, 2.45 pm start
26th March School Council Spring Fayre
27th March Tray Day 3.15 – 4pm
28th March Church
28th March Friends of Clavering Easter Fayre
29th March Friends of Clavering Easter Egg Hunt
29th March End of term
16th April INSET – School closed to the pupils
17th April Summer Term starts
ACHIEVEMENTS
STAR OF THE WEEK
Week ending 15th December 2017
Reception George– being a brilliant king in our class nativity
Year One Emma – lovely creative writing
Year Two Harry – trying so hard in the play even though he was unwell
Year Three Joshua – his excellent maths – great improvement
Year Four Agatha – good participation and enthusiasm in French
Year Five Lily – a massive improvement in her times table test, beating her personal best
Year Six Amelie – beautiful solo singing and fantastic acting
Week ending January 12th
Reception
Oscar – his fantastic knowledge about evergreen trees
Samuel – his fantastic knowledge about deciduous trees
Rosie-Ann – being a kind friend to others at Forest School
Year One Aurelia – excellent behaviour and super English work all week
Year Two Holly – excellent focus on all her learning
Year Three Myles – good answers in Science discussion on type of rock investigation
Year Four Louis – excellent handwriting
Year Five Ben – good contribution to class discussions
Year Six Gianluca – excellent effort, progress and achievement in Maths
Week ending January 19th
Reception Jack – always being keen to complete his jobs
Year One Ashton – putting in lots of effort with all of his work this week
Year Two Joshua – trying much harder in his lessons
Year Three George – the big improvement in his handwriting
Year Four Martha – lovely presentation in all her work
Year Five Oscar – good understanding and independent working when learning about area.
Year Six Maddie – excellent effort and achievement in Maths
‘IT DIDN’T GO UNNOTICED’ AWARD
Micah – for getting two post-it notes from the Playleaders for being kind and helpful to others.
THE TIDIEST CLASSROOM OF THE WEEK!
Our cleaners are judging the tidiest classroom each week. The winners are announced in assembly on a Friday. The class that has won the most times at the end of a term will be awarded an afternoon with an activity of their choice or an extra playtime.
Winners:
Autumn Term 2017 – Class 6
Week beginning:
8.1.18 – Year 4
22.1.18 – Year 5
REMINDERS:
- Dinner money for this half term is £59.40 or £123.20 for the whole of the spring term (to Easter). The cost of a meal is £2.20 a day, £11.00 for a week. Dinner money should be sent in to school on a Monday in your child’s Friday Folder and should be in a sealed envelope with your child’s name and amount enclosed written on the front. Cheques should be made payable to Clavering Primary School.
- A reminder that swimming for Year 3 this term is £79. Thank you to those parents who previously paid for these lessons at the beginning of the academic year.
If you have any questions at any time then please feel free to make an appointment.
Have a good weekend.
Rosalind Allsop
Headteacher