The Chronicle

Our Stars of the Week this week are:

This week we have celebrated British Science week.  

All pupils, from Nursery to J6 have been involved in a progressive biscuit - dunking investigation!

The pupils have enthusiastically sorted, observed, predicted and finally tested out the 'dunkability' of various scrumptious biscuits in a warm liquid.  Fair testing permeated all investigations and a wide range of impressive scientific vocabulary filled the air (as well as the aroma of hot chocolate).

It was fabulous fun for all!

Thanks to all the super science staff and the pupils for their enthusiasm. 

The scientific fun doesn't have to end there either, as students can click on the link below to enter a fabulous science poster competition - best of luck everybody.  

Please follow the link below for more information:

https://www.britishscienceweek.org/plan-your-activities/poster-competition/

The Key Stage 2 Evening of Performing Arts took place on Tuesday 12 March.  As always, it showcased the breadth and depth of pupils’ musical and dramatic talents as the audience was treated to individual and group performances across a variety of disciplines.

The orchestra opened proceedings with a stirring performance of I dreamed a dream from the much-loved musical, Les Miserables.  Then followed some 35 performances all sparkling with crisp clear deliveries and well-rehearsed polish. Too many to mention all individually, a wonderful testament to the wide range of the repertoire.

There were entertaining ensemble numbers from the flute, violin, cello, percussion and choral speaking groups. Delightful pieces by the recorder and brass groups, many fine solos on piano, violin and flute and a duet on viola.

Throughout the concert, pupils recited LAMDA pieces, many causing a chuckle; Sebastian Lloyd-Evans’s Zebra Question, Lily Bryson’s Ballet Lesson and Marley Hardwick’s Farewell, Pete to name but a few.

Many high quality musical theatre performances were staged. Isabella Osborne’s confident rendition of Just you wait Henry Higgins and Miss Pavetts’s Junior 3 & 4 Singing Groups’s performance of Hard Knock Life were greatly enjoyed.

The evening finished, as it had begun, with the stage packed with performers as the Chamber Choir and Choral Group delivered glorious performances of favourites such as Hold Back the River and We are the World.

Headmaster Mr Duigan expressed his delight announcing, ‘There is no better way to spend an evening than to come and watch Crackley’s children perform.  They never cease to amaze me. Thank you to them all it has been a truly memorable occasion.”

Huge thanks also to all of the staff involved in preparing the children and supporting the production and to Mrs Olden, Mrs Wildey and Mrs Paphitis who have shown us yet again what talent, energy and zest for the performing arts there is at Crackley Hall.

Super huge good luck to all the Junior 5 and Junior 6 pupils taking their Speaking Verse and Prose LAMDA exams over the next few weeks. 

39 children will take Grade 1 and 43 Grade 2.  They have all been working really hard and we can't wait to see the results. 

Five times a year Crackley Hall throws its doors wide open to welcome prospective pupils and parents into school.  It is their chance to see what is so very special about Crackley Hall and what makes it a place that has been described as the ‘next best place to home’ by its pupils.

The latest Open Event took place last weekend on Saturday 9 March 2019 and the staff were pleased to see the rain hold off long enough to welcome lots of interested parents and would be pupils.

Rob Duigan, Headmaster commented, “We were delighted with the level of interest in admission to the school.  We know many families who already have children at the school will have recommended it to friends, but our ‘Excellent’ grades achieved across the board in the ISI inspection continues to heightened parental interest." 

Current pupils gave up their Saturday morning to come into school and showcase their talents in music and sport, as well as leading tours of the school, confidently answering questions whilst they promoted the school’s fantastic facilities. Staff organised activities in their classrooms for visiting children and were available for parents to talk to.

Parents are reminded that the deadline for final registrations for entry in September 2019 is Friday 24 May 2019. Parents interested in applying for places in current Reception to Junior 5,  are advised to contact Jenny Vaughan, Admissions and Marketing Secretary on admissions@crackleyhall.co.uk or 01926 514410 to enquire about availability.

Crackley’s next Open Event takes place on Tuesday 14 May from 5.00pm to 7.30pm. 

The results of the this week's House Point Competition are as follows:

1st Mars: 279

2nd Jupiter: 274

3rd Venus: 265

4th Saturn: 248

Please see below for information on an orienteering event taking place on Abbey Fields on Saturday 30 March:

Charity Event