| Mrs Kirby's words Autumn week 4 |
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| From the Office |
PTA Firework and Halloween Spectacular - Saturday 9 October
Don’t miss the opportunity to come to the PTA Fireworks and Halloween Spectacular next Saturday, a great opportunity to meet friends and raise valuable funds for the school. Book your tickets now via the Payment Portal at the discounted cost of £25 per family (£9/adult and £5/child), with food included. Once purchased, wristbands will be available for you to collect at the gate on the night.
Volunteers required @ Fireworks please!
Please contact Tina Webster via c.e.webster@btinternet.com if you are able to help at the fireworks for any period of time, thank you. It’s a great way to meet other parents especially if you are new to the school.
Artist of the Week
Please see attached gallery of our weekly artists. Classes have continued to study the Theme of ‘Zero Waste’ this week.
Parents’ Evening - Monday 4 October
We are looking forward to meeting parents on Monday at Parents’ Evening. Letters have been emailed out earlier this week with links to book your appointment.
Sport Fixtures
Fixtures for next week are shown below.
Tuesday 5 October
U9ABC v Thorpe House (Home) - 2.30pm
Wednesday 6 October
U11A v Ashfold (Away) - 2.30pm
U11BCD v Gayhurst (Home) - 2.30pm
Friday 8 October
U10ABCDE v Gayhurst (Away) - rescheduled match - 2.30pm
Chess
It is great to see so many boys coming along to chess club, and I am delighted that they are working hard on improving their chess skills on lichess and at home over the board. On Monday the boys were able to take advantage of the chance to play each other and thus earn several House Points (Go Cliveden!), whilst on Tuesday I introduced the group to how best to use their pawns during the game. The great French Grandmaster, Francois-Andre Philidor, once called pawns the "soul of chess"; he was probably right: understand how to position them and the game becomes a lot easier!
Here are a few pictures from Tuesday. Well done to all. Keep playing!
 
There is a tournament in the JB Sports Hall on Saturday afternoon. For more information go to the Maidenhead Junior Chess Club site.
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 Logan D (Year 5) Harry M (Year 6).
Harvest Festival - Wednesday 13 October
Just a reminder that the Junior Boys Harvest Festival is now happening on Wednesday 13 October at 9.15am.
Reporting your son’s absence from school
Please don’t forget to call the school office to report any sickness/absence/medical appointments on 01628 327400 or alternatively you can email juniorboys@clairescourt.com
Nearly New Sale
Items of school uniform will be available for purchase every Friday 8.15am-9am on the upper playground. |
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