Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Christmas Thanks

  Thu 20 Dec 2018

  It has been a very busy, successful term for our staff and children. In the midst of our teaching and learning, preparation for all our festivities, sports matches, performances, musical celebrations and community activities, we are mindful of the need to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
  
  At Claypole we have fostered the true spirit and meaning of Christmas, by sharing our own gratitude for a good and secure life with those who are not so fortunate.
  
  As ever our children and families have given generously to support numerous charities (including Save the Children, Children in Need, Remembrance and the Christmas Shoebox Appeal filling shoeboxes with toys, sweets and prayers, for less fortunate children).
  
  Our Pupil Parliament have given their time generously to introduce & organise intra-house events. Just this week we had our 2nd event - a Christmas themed sports day!
  
  Our PTA have continued to give their time and energies to organising and holding exciting events for our community to raise money for us to spend on opportunities for our children.
  
  We have come to the end of a long term and the whole school community is looking forward to a well-earned rest. The prospect of Christmas cheers us and lifts our spirits away from the cold, dark weather of the season. Friday in particular, the school looked extra wonderful, with staff and children dressed in all sorts of wonderful Christmas jumpers!
  
  Christmas has always been a magical time for me and to be at Claypole and get to share in the Christmas festivities is always extra special, particularly when we see the intense excitement on the faces of our children during their Christmas performances.
  
  As the term draws to a close, it is with humility and gratitude that I both look back on the term and with barely restrained anticipation look forward to the holidays and next term!
  
  I am sure that children, parents and carers would like to join with me in thanking all of the staff and governors at Claypole for their continued tremendous hard work, support, challenge and commitment to the children of our school. Likewise, we the staff, governors and children would like to thank all parents and carers for all your support. This is a successful partnership that has only one goal: ensuring the very best for our children!
  
  Last but in no way the least, we, the rest of the school community thank our children – you are indeed some of the best I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Thank you for coming to school each day ready and eager to learn - success is the result of hard work, learning from mistakes and determination.
  
  It’s important that as a school we continue to look outwards for challenge and support and we are fortunate to be able to work with a partnership of other Church of England schools in our area... I’m also really nosey and if there’s an opportunity to visit another school, I will... and I’m always really pleased and extremely proud to be able to return to Claypole.
  
  Let us remind ourselves, whatever our beliefs, that this is one time of year when it is commonplace to find the spirit of human kindness alive and well.
  
  Being prepared to think of others and to give generously is a particular strength of our school. This sense of community and generosity is, in essence, the true meaning of Christmas; and this is something that is very special about our school.
  
  I pray for and wish everyone peace and happiness in all homes and families during this holiday season – may we all be safe and keep healthy.
  
  We look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 7th January.

  Best wishes,

  Martyn Wells

• Secret Santa Shop Returns Wednesday 19th December

  Tue 18 Dec 2018 PTA
  Due to unprecedented demand, Santa's elves have been overwhelmed by the request for presents from the children in the Secret Santa Shop today; presents were limited to two presents per child but the reindeer are winging their way back to Claypole tomorrow (Wednesday 19th December) where children who haven't bought everything off their list can return, and any children who haven't yet visited the Secret Santa Shop will also not be disappointed (classes who haven't yet visited will be given precedence). Thank you.

• Eco-Bottle Greenhouse (keep collecting please)

  Mon 17 Dec 2018
  The Rotary Club are helping to build our Eco- Bottle Greenhouse in February. The project provides an exciting new learning facility for children and we would be playing our part in reducing plastic waste, a subject currently receiving much attention. We are all committed to making a difference & The Rotary Club are keen to support sustainable initiatives. For the project to be successfully, we need approximately 1,300 2-litre sized plastic bottles. Please could you continue to put aside any 2-litre bottles over the Christmas period. Please could we ask for the labels to be removed too. Thank you for your support.

• Safety Online

  Mon 17 Dec 2018

  Today's under 5s are spending more time online - whether it's watching videos, playing games on their devices or talking to Alexa. To find out more about how to keep your under 5 safer online, read our latest guidance for parents and carers 👉 https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/keeping-your-under-five-safe-online/

• Secret Santa Shop 🎅🏼

  Mon 17 Dec 2018

  Tomorrow the PTA will be setting up the 'Secret Santa Shop' in school for the children to purchase gifts for parents/carers, siblings, grandparents.... Each present will be £2. If your child/children are planning to buy gifts for more than one person, you are welcome to send them in with a list of who they are buying for and the PTA will help them choose appropriate gifts. 🎁

• Bluebirds & Eagles Nativity

  Fri 14 Dec 2018

  Well done to our Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children for their wonderful performance of their Christmas Nativity on Friday in church. They spoke and sang clearly and confidently… and not a microphone in sight! We were all really impressed with how well the children learnt their lines, actions and so many songs. Thank you to the staff for preparing them for their performance and to everyone who came to share in their Nativity – it’s moments like this that form memories! It was lovely to see so many of you there. Thank you Reverend Sonia for inviting us to church again too.

• Film Night (Year 2?)

  Thu 13 Dec 2018
  If anyone of our Year 2 parents would prefer for their child to attend the Home Alone 2 showing on Friday evening, they are very welcome to. If you've already bought tickets for the first showing but decide you'd rather your child attend the second showing, please bring your ticket and explain your decision to one of the teachers or parents on the night; we'll understand. Home Alone 2 is 6:15pm-8pm on Friday 14th December

• Swimming

  Thu 13 Dec 2018

  In January, the Year 3 and Year 4 children will be going swimming at the Newark Leisure Centre on a Tuesday afternoon.

   

  If anyone is available on a Tuesday afternoon to help accompany us swimming, please let us know – we would appreciate the help.

• Secret Santa Shop

  Thu 13 Dec 2018

  Secret Santa Shop is in school on Tuesday 18th December for the children to buy loved ones gifts for Christmas. Presents are £2.

• Film Night.

  Mon 10 Dec 2018

  Details about film night have been sent by ParentMail. Tickets are available from the school office for £3.50 (for hotdogs, popcorn & a drink).

   

  Year R,1,2: The Snowman & The Snowdog 5:30pm - 6pm

   

  Year 3,4,5,6: Home Alone 2 6:15pm - 8pm