Headmaster's Welcome
Dear Parents
It has certainly been a blustery end to this half term with storm Eunice making an appearance during the course of today. Thank you to everyone who responded to the request for early collection which in turn helped alleviate waiting outside, or under the trees in the avenue, at the usual end of day. Our thoughts are with those who have suffered damage as a result of the storm.
Thankfully the weather was calm and dry on Monday morning when Mr Robertson, Foundation Grounds Manager, was able to help us plant the trees in what will become our Jubilee Garden. Each class was able to watch the planting and every child received a commemorative pin badge celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. My thanks are extended to Mr Robertson, Mrs Stephenson and the PTA for co-ordinating the purchase of trees. I look forward to watching the garden take shape over the next few months.
The PTA were also involved in the pre-loved book sale which took place on Monday. Each class were able to choose from a vast selection of books in return for a donation. The total amount raised was £466.34 and I know that our school library has benefited from this sizable donation from the PTA which has enabled us buy new stock for the library. Children are now enjoying the refurbished library on a rota basis and it is hoped to grow this provision this year. Many thanks to Mrs Steeples for her commitment and wonderful ideas for the library.
Junior 1 and Reception classes were very excited this week when they went on their class visits. Mrs Hardwick led the Junior 1 visit to the Transport Museum on Wednesday and Mrs Allen and Mrs Malcolm accompanied their classes to Attwell Farm Park. It is the first time that this year’s Reception class have been able to enjoy an excursion and it was so successful, we hope to make this an annual visit. My thanks to all involved making these visits so enjoyable for the children.
Holiday club will be operating next week and there are still spaces available. If you would like to book a place for your child, please email VictoriaOsborn@crackleyhall.co.uk or phone the school mobile 07391 407808, during holiday club hours. The school office will be open between 9.00am and 4.00pm each day but please phone ahead should you need to visit school.
Your child’s mid-year report will be published to My School Portal next week and there will an opportunity to discuss progress made at the next online parent consultation evening in March. Please keep a look out for further communications on how to book appointments. We will be returning to some ‘in person’ meetings during the next academic year.
I was delighted to be able to host our celebration assembly again today and thoroughly enjoyed watching members of Junior 5 and 6 orchestra and Reception classes perform to an audience. This was certainly appreciated by all present and the children in class too. Stars of the Week were presented to Teddy-Beau, Jovan, Bevan, Josh, Joshua, George, Gwen, all of J3V, Ria, Louis, Mairen, Jack, George and Elle. There was a bumper collection of Bronze Awards presented to Reception class today, all their hard work has been recognised and rewarded with their Bronze badge which they can wear with pride. Well done to the pupils in Junior 1 and above who have earned their bronze awards and their Da Vincis. Congratulations to everyone who received an award today!
I hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing half term, whatever your plans, and hope that the children return refreshed and excited, ready for the second half of the Lent Term. The first week back promises to be a busy one as we start One World Week and celebrate World Book Day on Friday 4 March.
Thank you to the staff for their hard work over a Covid-affected half term and our parents for all their support and understanding. I am especially pleased with the pupils for their super efforts.
God bless,
Mr Duigan
