Headmaster's Welcome
Dear Parents
I returned from South Africa this morning and whilst my visit was very emotional and I am still feeling ‘short of sleep’, I am pleased to be back and it was wonderful to see the pupils’ smiling faces again. I would like to thank so many staff and parents for your kind messages, flowers, cards, prayers and thoughts which have helped provide comfort at this difficult time.
Although it is my first day back to school, I have kept in contact throughout my absence and was delighted to hear of some superb sporting efforts this week and a wonderful result for performing arts.
On Wednesday, Mr and Mrs Vaughan and Mr Lamprecht accompanied athletes to the ISA Cross Country at Bedstone College. The results were outstanding with 9 Crackley Hall pupils through to the National Competition. The Under 9 Boys received 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place which are the best results that I have known. On Thursday, Mrs Vaughan and Mrs Horan travelled to the Lee Valley Stadium with the boys to participate in the ISA National U11 Boys Hockey. This was another wonderful result with the boys finishing the day being placed 5th nationally. Congratulations to everyone that took part in the events, I am very proud of you all.
Mrs Olden has informed me that Crackley Hall achieved another national accolade within the ISA. The Performing Arts Musical Theatre competition was held recently and Bella in Junior 6 was awarded 2nd place in the Key Stage Two category for her piece ‘Home’. Congratulations to Bella on her performance and hard work which helped to ensure an outstanding performance.
Key Stage 1 children took to the stage this week and performed for their families on Wednesday afternoon. I was really sorry to have missed this event. Thank you to Mrs Olden, Mrs Wildey, Mrs Paphitis and our peripatetic music teachers for helping to organise the event. I look forward to watching the Key Stage 2 performances next week.
This morning Junior 1 visited the Transport Museum in Coventry and I am looking forward to hearing all about this in more detail next week. Thank you to Mrs Hardwick and Mr Kefalas for accompanying the children today.
Congratulations to all our Stars of the Week including: Edie, Sophia, Angelica, Evelyn, Elsie, Elizabeth, Lucas, Mitchell, Leo, Aaron, Max, Theo, Louie and Amy. Willow received RE book of the week and Julia was awarded a Junior da Vinci certificate for her work in Maths. Well done everyone, keep up your magnificent efforts. Although I was not able to attend assembly, I know that Freddie gave a marvellous singing performance this morning. The ever-growing confidence and talents of our pupils is to be applauded. Guided by our staff and nurtured by you, there is no limit to what they can achieve.
I am grateful to all the staff at Crackley Hall who have kept in touch during my absence and also ensured that school runs ‘business as usual’. Next week is the last week of this half term and I am sure that you will be looking forward to the break. Holiday club will be running throughout the half term but online booking will close on Friday next week. Parent consultation evenings will take place the week we return and appointments can be booked from 6.00pm this evening using your My School Portal app.
I’d like to express my gratitude to Mr Hester for his support of me being away from school and to Mr Cottrill, Mrs Dyer and everyone at school for carrying a little extra work in my absence. I hope that you and your families have a relaxing weekend.
God bless
Mr Duigan
