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Miss Barlow's Weekly Words Autumn 10
Miss Barlow's Weekly Words Autumn 10
First thing's first - Happy Thanksgiving to you all! This week has been unlike no other: busy! This week has seen Year 6 travel to the Living Rainforest whilst Year 1 took a short minibus ride to the Sounding Arch as part of their learning...
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Monday 27 NovemberU10A&B Hockey Fixture vs The Abbey4:20pm - 5:15pm
Tuesday 28 NovemberSixth Form Open Evening6:30pm - 8:30pm
Monday 04 DecemberU11A & B Hockey Fixtures vs Highfield4:15pm - 5:15pm
Tuesday 05 DecemberNursery & Junior Open Morning 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday 06 DecemberG3-6 Christmas Performance6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday 07 DecemberGR-6 Christmas Productions1:30pm - 4:00pm
Friday 08 DecemberChristmas Lunch & Jumper DayAll Day
Friday 08 DecemberJG Christmas Jumper DayAll Day
Friday 08 DecemberJG Christmas Lunch DayAll Day
FROM THE OFFICE
AS WINTER APPROACHES
As the weather gets colder, may we take this chance to remind our parents of the School’s Emergency Closure Guidance in case we need to close the School due to adverse weather conditions.

CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Our wonderful kitchen staff have been making preparations for our festive Christmas Lunch which will take place on Friday 8 December. Take a look at the Junior Christmas Lunch Menu
This year, you only need to let us know if your child
  • will not be eating Christmas lunch and is bringing a packed lunch
  • has dietary needs we need to consider.  
If this is the case, please complete the Transition, Reception & Junior Girls Christmas Lunch form by Wednesday 29 November.

CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY - Friday 8 December
Please wear your Christmas Jumper for ‘Save the Children’ - £1 donation in support of this worthwhile charity.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER DONATIONS
We will be holding our usual collection of non-perishable items that we can make up Christmas Hampers for the Salvation Army to distribute to local elderly and needy families.  We are accepting donations until Thursday 7 December.  We request the following items:
Lower Junior Girls - Fruit Cakes
Upper Junior Girls - Non-alcoholic beverages including tea/coffee/hot chocolate drinks

CAROL SERVICES - Save the date(s)
Parents are invited to attend. Thursday 14 December - All Saints Church (2.30pm)  
CCJG/CCJB Y3-Y6 Joint Service
Friday 15 December - Carols Around The Tree - Claires Court, The Chapel
Nursery/Lower JG GR-G2 (11.15am)

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
LAST DAY OF AUTUMN TERM - Friday 15 December 2017
Please note that the following divisions will end their school day at:
NURSERY - Normal hours 8.30am - 3.30pm with After School Care in operation for Nursery children only.
JUNIOR GIRLS - 12noon
SENIOR GIRLS - 12.15pm
SIXTH FORM - 12.15pm
School transport home will be running in accordance with the early finish at lunchtime on this day.
W/C Monday 11 December
EARLY buses in operation all week. Activities/Study are not on all week but After School Care is available.

DRAMA NEWS
ISA Troop - After School Club Thursdays
An email has been sent home that this is postponed until after Christmas - apologies.

Juniors Xmas Production
Extra rehearsals are on Monday 27 November in the Chapel for specific acts.  Please return reply slips regarding the after school care arrangements/start of the show for your daughter on Wednesday 6 December. You should have received information regarding the timings of the various productions - please return the reply slip regarding seating.

OFFICE REQUEST
If you wish to contact the School Office by email the correct address for both Junior and Senior Girls is: girls@clairescourt.com

LOST/FOUND
In the school office are; 3 watches, 2 pairs of glasses, 1 Fitbit, a pair of earphones. Please come and claim if they are yours.
 
SPORTS FIXTURES AND RESULTS
ISA Regional SwimmingISA Regional Swimming

Pupils from our Juniors and Seniors headed to the ISA London West Regional Swimming Championships on Thursday 23 November to compete. The winners will represent London West at the National Finals in the London. You can click below to see how each...
Inside the Living Rainforest

As part of their 'Amazing Amazon' topic, Year 6 visited The Living Rainforest in Newbury.  With a focus on adaptation, the girls took a guided tour through the Rainforest and saw all kinds of weird and wonderful creatures and plants.
Inside the Living Rainforest
Exploring Rock Pools & Great HeightsExploring Rock Pools & Great Heights

Year 6 Boys and Girls spent four fantastic days at a PGL base in Osmington Bay.  With a mixture of field studies and physical activities, the pupils fully immersed themselves in all aspects of the trip.
TRIPS
Letters on the Website this Week
30 Nov - Y5&6 Science Quiz

Trip Reminders
13 Dec - GR-6 Panto in Windsor
6 Jan - G3-11 Swimarathon Letter
6 Jan - G3-11 Swimarathon Sponsor Form
 
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