Headteacher Newsletter Issue 11
FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE 11: 7.3.25
Book week
The children and adults have had a lovely time celebrating World Book Day this week.
We have all participated in our Story Carousel, where different staff members read a favourite book to a group of children, including, Charlie and the Chocolate factory by Roald Dahl, The Rainbow Bear by Michael Morpurgo and Floss by Kim Lewis.
Well done to everyone for making such a huge effort to dress up as their favourite book character or an adjective – some very imaginative ideas!
Year 3 Cheerleading
Class 3 have been busy rehearsing for the Dance Showcase at Saffron Hall on the 18th March where we will be performing with other local primary and secondary schools. We are dancing to the song ‘Frozen Heart’ from the Frozen soundtrack. We have worked hard on our choreography and can’t wait to perform to our friends and family!
Cross Country KS2
Last Wednesday, a group of KS2 pupils went to Cross Country after qualifying last term for the event. Even though the event started with torrential rain (thank you to all the parents who kept the children sheltered in their cars!), we managed to come together for a fantastic event. The children showed their resilience and persevered through the muddy conditions and finished the races. We had brilliant results and two of our pupils have qualified for the Essex finals – Laura (3) and Frankie (4). Well done to everyone and thank you to all the parents who helped make the event a success!
Mr Payne visiting year 4
Class 4 had an exciting visit from Mr Payne (Bodhi’s Dad). He is in the army and came to talk about his job. He works in bomb disposal, which the class found extremely interesting. He brought in the robot they use to find and dispose of bombs safely. He even allowed the class to name the robot. We carried out a class vote, and the army’s robot is called Jim-Bob! Thank you, Mr Payne, from Class 4!
Year 4 Tag Rugby final
Some members of Class 4 went to the Uttlesford sport’s partnership tag rugby tournament. They played fantastically and made the school proud! As they came in the top four, they are through to the year 3 and 4 regional finals at the end of the month! Well done to all team members.
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.
Communication Chain
Just as a reminder, in order for the communication chain to be effective, it is important that phone calls are made as opposed to emails or texts, in order to ensure contact is made. Normally the chain will be activated the morning of the school closure as the decision is made on the day, unless in exceptional circumstances we know of the need in advance. We will try to open where possible, hence the decision being made at the last minute once we can assess the school site. We will endeavour to give you as much notice as possible, but as you are aware, it takes some time for the communication to pass through.
Facebook can be used as a supplementary means of communication if requested to do so by a member of the leadership team but this is not part of the school process. ParentMail, the Communication Chain, the school website and the Essex link above are the school notifications.
Thank you again for your support with this process.
Lateness
School starts at 8.50 a.m. We have noticed several children 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.
Please note that lateness is recorded on a per pupil basis and could add up to an ‘unauthorised’ absence.
Thank you.
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 of our children.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
4th March Friends of Clavering Pancake Flip
6th March World Book Day
18th March Dance Festival 4.15 – 6pm
19th March Dance Festival 4.15 – 6pm
20th March Governor Focus Morning
20th March Friends of Clavering disco
24th March Tray Day
28th March Sharing Assembly – Year 2 parents invited
2nd April Parent Evening
3rd April Parent Evening
4th April End of term
22nd April INSET Day
23rd April Summer Term begins
INSET days 2025 – 2026
The INSET days for the next academic year have now been agreed and approved. There are five in total. These are days set aside for staff training and are non-pupil days –
- Monday 1st September 2025
- Friday 24th October 2025
- Monday 13th April 2026
- Monday 1st June 2026
- Monday 20th July 2026
ACHIEVEMENTS
STAR OF THE WEEK
Week ending 14th February
Reception Rose – for excellent throwing and aiming in PE
Year One Monty – for using his phonics to write lovely thoughtful sentences about his family
Year Two Evy – for fantastic perseverance in Maths and great effort writing her diary in English
Year Three Scarlett – for showing a keen interest in our visitors and asking excellent questions
Year Four Jaxon – for excellent effort with his handwriting and writing a super Roman myth
Year Five Bella – for excellent presentation and effort in Maths lessons
Year Six Milly – for excellent effort and focus in all lessons
STAR OF THE WEEK
Week ending 28th February
Reception Ella – for her super understanding of odd and even numbers
Year One Bramwell – for consistently working hard in all subjects
Year Two Harrison – for fantastic effort with his reading, particularly working on his expression
Year Three Jude –for asking excellent questions to the witnesses who saw the golden ticket
Year Four Cecily – for always having a positive attitude and being engaged in our Romans topic
Year Five Phoebe R – for a super solar system weather report
Year Six Elliott – for continuous focus and effort in all lessons
If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to make an appointment.
Wishing you all a good weekend.
Rosalind Allsop
Headteacher
