From the Office
From the Academic Principal
Since the start of term, and for the next week or so we have planned welcomes for a number of mothers and their children entering the school after two months as refugees from the war in Ukraine. They have had a terrible time since leaving their country as refugees two months ago, many directly from the war zones we now see on the news broadcasts from the front line in Kiev and Odessa. They leave behind not just their homes, professions and businesses completely devastated, but also their parents, husbands, brothers, sons and brothers who are on the front line in the military, or too old to make the journey west.
For the moment, effectively there is nothing more we can do other than create a warm and welcoming home for the children, build opportunities for familiarisation around their supporting families here, and understand more how best to support some very proud and fiercely independent people who have lost everything material that we take for granted.
Thank goodness for the internet, as our images and stories from Claires Court are able to reach those back home; as one father wrote to me this morning (Thursday) “I like the way Claires Court cares about pupils and being M's father I am always willing to support my family whenever it's possible. Please kindly keep me updated when I can help.”
Diamond Ball on 11 June - tickets!
With just 5 weeks to go before the first parent school ball in a couple of years, we’d love to see as many of our parent community as possible there! There are a few tables left and as we have said before, it doesn't matter if you don’t have a fixed group of parent friends, you are welcome to join an Icebreaker table where you’ll meet other parents.
Tickets are just £85 for the evening which includes a three-course meal, live band, silent auction, dancing and lots of fun. To book, or to ask any questions, please email Anna from the PTA on annat_w@hotmail.com
Senior Girls Notices
Uniform Plea/Return of ‘lost’ Items - Please may we ask that all school uniform/PE kit is named so that it can be returned to the rightful owner. A senior girl is searching for a number of ‘lost’ items: a hockey stick, food thermos type flask and a blazer (the blazer and hockey stick are named so please can the girls check that they are wearing/using the correct one, if not please hand in at the school office so we can reunite with their owner). Thank you.
Wednesday 11 May - winter uniform please for the Whole School Photo 1.30pm. Please can you ensure that your daughter wears their winter school uniform including blazers for this (and that hair is neat and tied back).
Change of date - Senior Girls Sports Day. Amended Date Tuesday 5 July *Save The Date*
Sports Fixtures/Team Lists - a reminder that all the girls fixtures/results are available to view on our website here. For team lists you will need to use the code which has been emailed home to you earlier this week.
Reminder - Please report any sickness absence/medical appointments via the school office on 01628 327500 or email girls@clairescourt.com before 9.30am - thank you.
Year 7 Only
Tuesday 10 May - Year 7 Outdoor education day for boys and girls at CCJB. Please find further information in the letter here which was emailed home earlier this week.
Thursday 12 May - Parent Evening 6pm - 8pm. Your daughter has been given access via Google Classroom to the appointment sheet enabling her to make the timed appointments for you to see her subject teachers.
Year 9 Only
Friday 13 May - Saturday 14 May Bronze DofE Assessment
Year 11 Only
Friday 13 May Celebration Assembly - your digital invitation was emailed home earlier this week. We look forward to seeing you there.
w/c Monday 16 May Start of written GCSE Exams.
Thursday 30 June - Year 11 Prom at Grovefield House Hotel. Please see information here that has been emailed home. Payment deadline via the Payment Portal for tickets is Friday 20 May. Tickets will be available to collect from the reception/school office upon receipt of payment.
