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| | | From the Office | A message from the Executive Head
Dear Parents and Guardians
As we try to find our way back to some semblance of normality in society, we are reminded daily in the media of the dreadful situation in other countries as they battle with the Covid-19 pandemic. My brief words today are to thank you for your patience as we remain vigilant in our school and mindful of the guidance set out by the Department of Education.
Frustrations of having sports fixtures but no spectators, of not allowing children from other schools to freely join our classrooms for weeks on end to experience the Claires Court way of life, virtual rather than physical meetings and parent communications. These are restrictions we put in place for the safety of our community, and I would like to thank the many of you who have recently written to me to express your gratitude that we hold the well being and safety of you and your family as our single priority.
I am reminded of the quote, 'If someone sticks by your side through the worst times, they are the ones who deserve to be with you through the best times'. I sincerely believe that we have our best times to come, and they will be coming very soon! At Claires Court, we look forward to sharing them all with you.
Have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend.
Best wishes
Justin Spanswick
Executive Head Teacher
ALL YEAR GROUPS:
Thursday Assembly 29 April
Please find a recording of yesterday’s assembly with Dawalola Balogun (2007 - 2013) #GottabeageniusGottabeextraordinary.
May Day Bank Holiday Monday 3 May - School Closed
Remember, no school on Monday! Have a lovely long weekend and see you on Tuesday 4 May.
The Big Ask - National Survey now live
The new Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, is doing the largest ever survey of children in England. It’s called ‘The Big Ask’ and aims to find out children’s concerns and aspirations about the future. There are two surveys, a pupil survey and adult survey and we would encourage you and your children to share your views. The results will help the Children’s Commissioner identify barriers preventing children reaching their potential, put forward solutions and set ambitious goals for the country to achieve.
Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Parent Information Evening - Tuesday 18 May 7pm
We would like to invite you to our virtual CCF Parent Information Evening being held on Tuesday 18 May via the Meet Link. This is an opportunity to find out more about the new CCF and to ask any questions you may have (letter). The event is primarily aimed at parents of our first cohort (current Year 9 and Year 11 pupils), but anyone may attend as other year groups will have the opportunity to join at some point in the near future.
PE and Games
With fixtures due to resume this term, just a reminder that your son should bring with him suncream, warm clothing, a waterproof, change of clothes as required according to the weather conditions. Team sheets will be emailed to boys and parents in advance of fixtures, but can also be checked at https://www.clairescourtsport.com/ using the password CCsport2020.
YEAR 9 ONLY:
Year 9 immunisations - Consent Form Deadline 19 May
Please find a letter from the Berkshire Immunisation Team about Year 9 Meningococcal ACWY & Diphtheria and Polio Booster immunisations taking place on 26 May. Please complete this consent form by 19 May using the school code BK110153B. If you experience any problems accessing the form, please telephone 0300 365 0077 and the team will be happy to help you. If you do not wish for your child to be vaccinated, please still complete a consent form online but as a non-consent.
YEAR 11 ONLY:
Year 11 & 13 Parent Briefing MEET - Tuesday 11 May 6pm
Briefing with Mr Wilding, Mr Richards and Mrs Rogers to confirm the detail on the reporting of Teacher Assessed Grades (TAGS) and the U/T101events after half term. Please join using https://meet.google.com/maw-swvp-vqg
DEPARTMENTAL NOTICES
Music
Thomas C has recently taken an online Grade 3 exam on the ukulele and passed with Merit. Well done to Thomas and to his teacher, Mr Higgs.
Linguists of the Week
In Year 11 French for the effort in their speaking test: Ben D, Cesar M, Eddy P, Connor P and Charlie W.
Mathematicians of the Week
Rupert H (Year 7), Archie L and Jake H (Year 8), Jake A and Oscar H (Year 9), Dan G and Lucas R (Year 10).
Historians of the Week
Historians of the Week are Jonah S, Daniel G and Will N (all Year 10) for their excellent work on World War One this term.
Scientists of the Week
- Max S, Vito H, Caspar B and Spike S (Year 7) for outstanding pieces of work on ‘the journey of a sperm cell’
- Kerim Y, Leo K and Haydn S (Year 8) for their amazing Space Exploration models
- Auryn P, Louis K and Christian B (Year 8) for excellent Space Rover projects
- Ethan K (Year 10) for excellent work on empirical formula in Chemistry
- Anthony B and Oli T (Year 10) for their fantastic teamwork doing Biology practicals this week
Book Recommendation of the Week
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