From the Office
Communications Survey
The communications survey is being sent out to you today so please look out for it. The survey will close next week and we’d love to hear your thoughts on all things Claires Court.
Self-isolation Guidance
With the guidance on isolation within England changing, the below image outlines what actions you should take if you catch Covid-19. - Justin Spanswick, Executive Head
Monday Activity Club - Reminders
Magpies Football - Reception, Y1 and Y2 - Please provide your son with football boots and shin pads.
Y4 Rugby - as this is a ready for contact club your son must bring a gum shield every Monday to participate.
Sports Fixtures
You will find details of fixtures on our website and the pupils will also find them on the Sports notice board.
Wednesday 26 January
U11AB v Davenies/Chesham/Gayhurst (Away at Davenies) - 2.30pm
U11CD v Gayhurst/Chesham (Away at Gayhurst) - 2.30pm
Friday 28 January
U10ABCDE v Gayhurst/Chesham/Davenies (Home) - 2.30pm
Chess
It is wonderful to see so many boys joining the two chess clubs we have here at Claires Court. I am encouraging members to use lichess to improve their play using the Practice section. It’s great to be able to play a few games in school, but if you can then back this up by improving your play - all the better!
The Delancey Chess Tournament will be starting next week, and I shall be putting the draw together soon.
Over the board chess
Joseph Conlon will be running another Cheney Rapidplay event in Oxford during the February half-term on Monday 21 February 2022. In contrast to previous events, this event will also be open to adults. However, young juniors new to tournament chess would be put into a separate junior-only section. As for previous events, the format will be 8 player all-plays-alls, sorted by playing strength. The entry link is: https://forms.gle/z9L3KfWMHaTLyQtcA
Please ask if you have any queries about the event.
Maidenhead Junior Chess Club
This is back at CCJB on Saturday mornings and is suitable for beginners and those looking to improve their skills. A link to the website can be found here.
Rabbit Awards
Awarded for kindness, helpfulness and compassion doing the right thing without being asked, it is what makes our school a wonderful environment. This week our rabbits have been awarded to Kiran J (Y1) and Thomas L (Y5).
Nearly New Sale
Items of school uniform will be available for purchase every Friday 8.15am-9am on the upper playground.
Reporting Sickness/Medical Appointments/Requesting Holiday
Please report a sickness absence/medical appointment before 9.30am to juniorboys@clairescourt.com or telephone 01628 327400. Holiday requests must be submitted in writing to juniorboys@clairescourt.com prior to any holiday being booked.
