From the Office
Communications Survey
Your voice counts! The more we hear, the more we understand which will in turn help shape our thoughts and strategies. The link is on an email sent yesterday via AYH@clairescourt.net (Senior Boys Secretary) and also on Friday 21 January. The survey will close early next week so please take the chance to share your opinions this weekend.
YEAR 2 ONLY
The National Archives at Kew Trip Thursday 10 February
Please find the attached letter here regarding the trip to The National Archives. This has been emailed home earlier this week.
YEAR 6 ONLY
PGL Osmington Bay
Please find the attached letter here which was emailed home last week. The Google form giving permission for your child to participate in this trip must be completed by today Friday 28 January.
Artist of the Week
Lots of exciting art has been happening over the first three weeks of term. Please click here to view our gallery of this week’s artists.
Children's Mental Health Week 7 - 13 February
Claires Court will be celebrating Children's Mental Health Week. As part of our celebrations, we will be having a daily activity focused on our mental health and join nation-wide webinars throughout the week. We are also inviting the children to dress up for 'Dress to Express' day on the 11 February, when we will be encouraging them to come into school in an outfit that they feel really represents who they are! In addition to this, all classes will be having a visit from Openview Education, who will host a 45 minute workshop with each class, helping them to learn self-care techniques, build resilience and boost their wellbeing. If you would like to get involved, we will also be sharing links to at home activities and virtual parent workshops to join from home in our class bulletins closer to the time.
Play Book Bingo with the Library!
It's simple: collect a Book Bingo card from the library, 'read' a line and win a prize. Complete as many lines as you like! Challenge ends on World Book Day, 3 March.
Sports Fixtures
You will find details of fixtures on our website and the pupils will also find them on the Sports notice board.
Tuesday 1 February
U9 JB & JG v Herries (home) - 2.30pm
Wednesday 2 February
U11 JB & JG v Herries (home) - 2.00pm
Friday 4 February
U10ABCDE v OPS (Home) - 2.30pm
Chess
The Delancey Chess Challenge began this week with first round matches being played at breaktime on Friday, or earlier during Chess Club. These matches will be played for the next six weeks (ignoring half term) scoring 3 points for a win, 2 for a draw and 1 for a loss (0 points being earned in the case of a no show without a good excuse).
It is possible to qualify for the Megafinals now being arranged around the local area. It is possible to sign up for Megafinal updates here so you know when (and where) these tournaments will be held. Good luck to those 27 boys playing.
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 Nevaan A (Y3), Nathan B (Y4), Arthur A (Y5) and Millun M (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.
