The Chronicle

On Wednesday, Crackley Hall School paused for Remembrance Day. Across the school the children took part in assemblies in their year group bubbles. Headmaster, Rob Duigan, led the virtual service, reminding the children about the significance of the poppy and why we all take time to remember. At 11am Isabella played the Last Post on her cornet and the children and staff observed the two-minute silence.

In school this week Remembrance has featured in the children’s learning, both in written and creative activities. Junior 2 created a Remembrance Wall featuring images of their hands holding poppies. Then Luis from the Estates team visited the children in Reception, he spoke to them about the RAF Reserves and the support he gave to the military in Afghanistan and Iraq. He brought his medals in for the children to see and explained their significance and he taught them how to do a RAF salute. The children also learned a poem about poppies and why we remember them, you can watch them reciting the poem here: https://vimeo.com/478854494/f434e359d6

Though our learning activities our community here at Crackley Hall School has remembered.

The Crackley Hall Junior Da Vinci programme encourages all pupils to be inspired to be the best that they can be. The Junior Da Vinci programme embraces three adapted principles - Creativity, Practice and Mastery - that the children demonstrate in their learning.

This year we are ensuring that all pupils in the school have opportunities to achieve Junior Da Vinci awards. The attached leaflet gives more information about this programme. Look out for children achieving Junior Da Vinci's in the Chronicle over the year.

Parent Information

Our Stars of the Week this week are:

Congratulations to them all!

Next Wednesday will see the release of the second in our series of Stay ‘n’ Play At Home fortnightly videos featuring favourite activities such as: settle down for story-time, join in our sing-a-long and get creative with craft. The second video again offers mums and tots the chance to take part in activities that will entertain and support early learning and as before, families can choose to join in with all or part of each session at a time to suit themselves.

Gail explains, “The first session went well and we were delighted with how many people tuned in.” Mary added, “It has been fun putting the videos together and they contain activities we always have on offer at Stay ‘n’ Play. So, we hope everyone is enjoying them.”

The second in the series of videos will be released on Wednesday 18 November and if you know someone you think might be interested in joining our Stay ‘n’ Play community and receiving the video links, especially as we are now back in lockdown, then please ask them to contact Jenny Vaughan on jennyvaughan@crackleyhall.co.uk or on 01926 514410.

We hope to resume Stay ‘n’ Play in its familiar format as soon as it is safe to do so.

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Hardwick's class is Leyton

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Glen-Roots's class is Oscar

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Holmes's class is Theo 

Mathlete of the week for Mr Stedeford's group is Olivia

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Wildey's class is Joseph

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Burley's group is Arisha

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Roberts's group is Ollie

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Lammas's group is Harry F and last week's was Sid.

Well done all! 

The Flu Immunisation Team will be visiting the School on Monday 7 December to carry out Flu Vaccinations for all children from Reception to Junior 6. Unfortunately, we have no control over the date as it is set by the Immunisation Team on a rolling monthly timetable every year.

The immunisation (given to the children in the form of a nasal spray) will be carried out in class bubbles, in the school hall, with the area decontaminated between each year group.

Further details will be sent to you approximately two weeks before the immunisation date and this will contain a link to an e-consent form which should be returned directly to the Immunisation Team.

The weather is on the turn and this quick reminder is to let you know that you can purchase your school winter wear essentials from either the Uniform Shop at Princethorpe College or from the Office at Crackley Hall. Items are priced as follows:

Fleece Gloves – Ages 2-4, 5-7, 7-9, 9-12 - £4.00

Fleece Hat – Small/Standard - £5.00

Fleece Scarf – One Size - £7.00

Crackley Hall's Office Team can accept cash or cheque, whilst the Uniform Shop at Princethorpe can also accept card payments. Alternatively, you might choose to add your purchase to your bill and have the items delivered to Crackley Hall for you to collect.