It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and Claires Court is kicking December off in style with the launch of the 12 days of Christmas countdown online competition.

Families considering secondary school options for their sons and daughters following 11+ results at the end of this month (November) are invited to Claires Court’s virtual open events.

Claires Court's own Mike Hudson will be officiating in the Rugby Union Premiership Final on Saturday between Exeter Chiefs and Wasps. The Senior Boys’ English teacher has been selected to be 4th Official at the Twickenham showpiece.

Exploring the theme of identity, our Year 7 boys have been studying different types of poetry and even had a go at creating their own. Here is an example from Max S based around identity:

Identity

Identity is a strange thing,

But very very common.

You have the kids that like to sing,

The kids that are very silent,

The smart ones with the glasses,

And the kids that are very violent.

 

Sometimes you get an identity thief,

That steals it from your friend.

He goes around acting like you,

But that is going to end.

You walk up to them and say,

“Hey give that back and this is a warning.”

All you do now is hope and pray,

That you will have it back in the morning.

 

Jennifer Ging, Senior Boys Head of English, commented: "The boys have really shown their creativity in their poetry writing and we are very proud of this piece from Max."

Monday 21 September 2020 marked a special occasion as Claires Court celebrated its diamond anniversary and 60years of providing high quality education in Maidenhead.