Headteacher Newsletter Issue 16
FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE 16: 19.7.24
This is the final letter of the term and once again I would like to thank all members of the school community for their support and hard work, which has resulted in another successful year for Clavering Primary School.
The Year 6 are to be congratulated on their SATs results (details below). After reading all the reports, it would appear that all the children have progressed well across the school and have enjoyed their learning. We are very proud of them all.
We wish Year 6 well as they leave to attend their secondary schools in September. We wish them all every success for the future. A special thank you to our Heads of School and Sport Ambassadors. They have been an asset to the school.
Message from the Chair of Governors
As we come to the end of another academic year at Clavering Primary School we should all celebrate what an exciting and productive year it has been and I would personally like to thank the staff at the school who have made all this happen. However, we must of course thank the parents, families for their incredible support but most of all the children for all their hard work.
As one year closes, we have to look forward to another that will start in September and as the year 6 children engage in new adventures moving on to secondary schools, other children move up to new year groups with the increasing challenges that brings and of course we will welcome new reception children who will be starting their career in education.
Great expectations! In the meantime, on behalf of the Governors, I wish you all a super summer break.
Ray Gooding
Chair of Governors
Staff Structure
We are sad to announce that Mrs Camp and Mrs Gates will be leaving us at the end of the academic year. Mrs Camp has been at the school for 9 years. We would like to thank her for all her hard work and the support she has given to the school over the years and we wish her well for the future. Mrs Gates has been part of the school for the last two years and as a class teacher this year. She wants to spend more time with her family. We wish her well and would like to thank her for the support she has given to the school.
We would like to welcome Mrs Yildiz to the team, who will be a new member of the teaching staff from September. Mrs Lipscomb will continue to be a booster teacher one day a week/fortnight.
Miss Ullmann will be returning from her maternity leave after October half term and will be teaching 4 days a week. Mrs Webb and Ms Crosby will be continuing with the maternity cover until this point then revert to the class structure outlined below. Mrs Webb will continue with this class for 1 day a week with Miss Ullmann, when she returns.
We would also like to welcome our new Learning Support Assistants to the team – Ms Nash, Mrs Hemsley, Mrs Archer and Mrs H Snelling. Miss Davies will be supporting the school until Christmas.
Mrs Pellew is relocating and Mrs Bond is starting a teacher training programme. We wish them both well and would like to thank them for all their hard work.
We have also just been made aware that Mrs Abrahams will be starting a new venture from September. Mrs Abrahams has been a Learning Support Assistant at the school for 7 years. We wish her well in her new role and would like to thank her for all her hard work.
Please see below the class structure for the next academic year.
| Year group | Class teacher | Learning Support Assistant |
| Reception | Mrs Course | Mrs Berrett
Miss Davies PPA Mrs Webb and Mr Snelling |
| Class One (Year One)
|
Miss Battrick (Monday – Wednesday)
Mrs Yildiz (Wednesday – Friday) |
Mrs H Snelling
Mrs Hemsley Miss Davies PPA Miss Battrick/Mrs Yildiz and Mr Snelling |
| Class Two (Year Two)
|
Mrs Tokeley | Ms Nash
Mrs Hemsley PPA Mrs Herd and Mr Snelling |
| Class Three (Year Three)
|
Miss Ullmann (Monday – Thursday)
Mrs Webb (Friday)
Maternity cover until October half term: Ms Crosby (Monday – Wednesday) Mrs Webb (Thursday – Friday). PPA Mrs Elliston and Mr Snelling |
Mrs Archer
PPA Mrs Herd and Mr Snelling |
| Class Four (Year Four)
|
Miss Hagger | Mr Snelling
Mrs Neal PPA Mrs Herd and Mr Snelling |
| Class Five (Year Five)
|
Mrs Rudkin (Monday – Wednesday)
Ms Crosby (Thursday – Friday)
Mrs Herd (Thursday – Friday) until October half term due to maternity cover in Year Three. |
Mrs Elliston
Mrs Hemsley PPA Mrs Herd and Mr Snelling |
| Class Six (Year Six)
|
Miss Morton
PPA Mrs Elliston and Mr Snelling during Maternity cover period in Year Three. |
Mrs Martin
Mrs Elliston Mr Snelling PPA Mrs Herd and Mr Snelling |
The children met their new teachers during our Class Swap event on Tuesday 16th July 11 – 12pm.
Summer Reading Challenge
Marvellous Makers
Stephanie Pemberton from the Saffron Walden Library visited Clavering to promote this summer’s Reading Challenge. It all sounds very exciting and it would be lovely if the children could get involved.
Children across Essex are being challenged to read six books to help a group of characters solve the mystery of where the items in their creative toolbox have disappeared to – can they be found in time for their big festival.
If they complete the challenge they will receive a certificate and a medal – Good luck everyone!
The challenge runs from Saturday 20th July to Saturday 7th September
You can find out more about this activity on the following website: libraries.essex.gov.uk
Sports Ambassador event
Last week, the Year 6 Sports Ambassadors and some of the children from Class 2 attended a sports morning at Joyce Frankland with Sports Ambassadors and year 2 children from other local schools. The Sports Ambassadors were tasked with creating activities for the younger children before teaching them to them later in the morning. The children had a lovely morning creating and taking part in the activities.
Summer Fete
Thank you to Anna, Jenny and their Friends of Clavering team for an excellent Summer Fete last Friday. Everyone seemed to have an enjoyable time working around all the stalls and activities. We are in the process of calculating how much we have raised. A big thank you to Anna for all her hard work as Chair. Anna will be stepping down from this role at the end of this academic year and we are happy to announce Jenny will be taking over this role.
Reports
Your child’s annual school report was shared with you last week. This is in addition to the new Interim Report that was circulated earlier in the year. I hope you find them useful and an informative summary of your child’s progress during the current academic year, as well as information as to how they are performing against the national expectations.
2024 KS2 SATs Results
We would like to congratulate Year 6 for their SATs results and our combined score for Reading, Writing and Maths is above National Expectations.
For the children that took the tests we have exceeded national expectations for another year. We are particularly pleased with our Reading which was 86% (National 74%) with a Greater Depth score of 40%. Greater Depth is a much higher level than the National Expected level.
We are also pleased with our Writing and Science assessments which were 89%.
Questionnaires
Thank you all for responding to the parent questionnaire. We will analyse the responses and share the findings with you next term. Actions will also inform our School Improvement Plan.
Dinner money
From September we will be increasing the cost of the school dinners from £2.85 to £3.10 per day. We appreciate the challenge of managing household budgets and have kept the increase to the lowest possible rate, but due to the rising costs around us we are finding it difficult to balance our catering budget. If we don’t increase the daily amount, we will not be able to provide the depth and quality of our wonderful menu.
Dinner money reminder – Please ensure you have settled your accounts up to the end of the summer term, in particular those parents of children in Year 6. Thank you.
FOC Second Hand Uniform Sale
The Friends of Clavering will be holding a second hand uniform sale on Friday 6th September at the front of the school.
Free School Meals Funding
You can register for Free Schools Meals Funding if you meet the criteria below.
If you have a child in Key Stage One and are receiving the free meal, which is part of the universal offer, you could be missing out on this additional funding for the school, which will support your child with their learning, if you meet the criteria below. You have to apply for this funding. If you think you meet the criteria below, then please follow the guidance below and contact the school office.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Mobile Phones
This is a gentle reminder not to use mobile phones whilst on the school site.
This is part of our safe-guarding policy for all our children.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
18.6.24 Reception Induction morning
21.6.24 Friends of Clavering Fun Run
24.6.24 Year 6 Transition Week
26.6.24 KS2 Athletics
27.6.24 SWCHS Bridge Day
28.6.24 SWCHS Taster Day
28.6.24 Tray Day
1.7.24 INSET Day – school closed to pupils
2.7.24 Year 1 trip to Hedingham Castle
3.7.24 Year 5 trip to Harlow Outdoors
4.7.24 Years 3 and 4 Cricket Final
4.7.24 Count Me In event at Saffron Hall
8.7.24 Class photos
10.7.24 Year 2 trip to the Aerozone
12.7.24 Friends of Clavering Summer Fayre
15.7.24 Parent Evening
16.7.24 Class Swap
17.7.24 Parent Evening
22.7.24 Year 3 trip to Wire Farm
22.7.24 Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly
23.7.24 Last day of term
ACHIEVEMENTS
STAR OF THE WEEK 5.7.24
Reception Sonny – for his excellent knowledge about bees and for asking great questions
Year One Harrison – for always giving 100% in his work and for showing such enthusiasm with writing
Year Two Jakob – for great understanding of telling the time in 5 minute intervals
Year Three Jasmine – for excellent effort and independence when learning to tell the time
Year Four Bella – for her cheerful and positive attitude to her school work and friends
Year Five Esme – for excellent effort with her report writing
Year Six Oscar – for great work on electrical circuits this week in Science
STAR OF THE WEEK 12.7.24
Reception Darcey B – for always being kind, working hard and a fantastic listener
Year One Michaela – for improved confidence in class when contributing to class discussions
Year Two Alfie – for great work on tally charts in Maths and super effort writing a recount
Year Three Buddy – for a great improvement in his focus and creating a fantastic fact file about The Rocky Mountains
Year Four Lottie – for writing facts about the Baka tribe (in Cameroon) in her own words
Year Five Sebastian – for being really focused in all lessons and demonstrating excellent behaviour
Year Six Martha – for a positive attitude and consistent hard work.
HEADTEACHER’S AWARD
For children who have achieved their personal best:
Reception
Jack – for outstanding progress in all areas
Max K – for outstanding progress in all areas
Year One
Alex S – for consistently listening, contributing to classroom discussions and for working so hard
Evy – for showing such enthusiasm towards all her work and for being so happy and involved in classroom life!
Year Two
Tilly-for fantastic progress, particularly in reading
Josh- for fantastic progress in reading and handwriting
Year Three
Thomas – for a great improvement in his writing
Bailey – for super self-application in all areas
Year Four
Amelia G – for a superb effort in all areas of the curriculum, specifically around presentation
Elise – for working super hard and challenging herself in maths ALL year
Year Five
Sebastian – for showing consistently great learning attitudes, listening well and contributing to class discussions, and for always being ready to help others
Jemima – for showing consistently great learning attitudes, listening well and contributing to class discussions, and for always being ready to help others
Year Six
Rowan – for fantastic progress across the year and improved attitude to learning.
Matilda – for always working hard and trying her best in every lesson, making great progress across the year.
Cartoon Attitude Learning Awards
We have our super-hero learning behaviours, which the children created in their house groups during friendship week last year. This term the children worked hard on creativity, championed by “Cre-elephant”. Two children from each class were nominated for a special award and will enjoy a hot chocolate treat with Miss Allsop.
Reception: Ivy and Orla
Class 1: Alex R and Sydni
Class 2: Scarlett and Liza
Class 3: Xander and Astrid
Class 4: Tilly P and Jake
Class 5: Milly and Maya
Class 6: Anna and Luna
Clubs Autumn Term 2024
After School Clubs will start the week commencing 9th September unless otherwise stated.
| MONDAY | |
| Football | Years 4,5,6 3.20 – 4.20 |
| Drama STING – commencing 16/9 | Years 1-6 3.20 – 4.20 |
| Tennis TBC | |
| TUESDAY | |
| Football | Years 1 – 3 3.20 – 4.20 |
| Fitness | Year 1 – 4 3.20 – 4.20 |
| Golf | Year 4 – 6 3.20 – 4.20 |
| WEDNESDAY | |
| Tag Rugby | Key Stage 2 3.20 – 4.20 |
| Choir | Year 2 – 6 3.20 – 4.20 |
| THURSDAY | |
| Dodgeball | Year 4,5,6 3.20 – 4.20 |
| Relax Kids | Key Stage 2 3.20 – 4.20 |
Music Lessons
Mrs Thomas will continue with piano lessons, starting Tuesday 10th September.
Swimming
Swimming lessons will commence on Monday 9th September for Year 3. The cost will be £60 for 7 weeks.
Healthy and Safety notice regarding the wearing of earrings during PE
Just as a reminder, The Primary Code states that all jewellery is to be removed for PE lessons and taping over earrings is not allowed. This means that if pupils cannot take their earrings out they will have to sit out of PE until a time that they can be removed. Schools have to comply with this guidance.
If your child is about to have their ears pierced it is advisable for it to take place over the summer so that the earrings can be removed for PE ready for the start of the Autumn term.
If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to make an appointment.
Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend and a great Summer holiday.
Rosalind Allsop
Headteacher
