The Chronicle

'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.'  - Eleanor Roosevelt

Dear Parents,

Although it has been a shorter school week due to the Bank Holiday, we have still managed to have a packed week. On Sunday, pupils represented Crackley Hall by singing at the Coronation Celebration. This event was a unique way for the people of Kenilworth to celebrate this momentous moment in British history, and what could be a finer venue than Kenilworth Castle with its long association with the British Royal Family. My extended gratitude and heartfelt thanks go out to Mrs Olden for arranging this, to the parents who supported her and to the pupils who participated in this momentous memory-making event.

Unfortunately, the weather has hindered some of our sporting fixtures this week, which is disappointing, but on Wednesday some of our sporting stars travelled to participate in the ISA Midlands Athletics. We enjoyed a successful meet where the Year 4, Year 6 and overall girls gained 1st place. Congratulations go to those who gained first place finishes - Emily (150m), James (150m), Patrick (long jump), Jessie Johnson (long jump), Leo (600m). Thank you very much to Mrs Vaughan and her team – she trained the athletes and organised the whole tournament so well, from the feedback I have received.

As the weather has behaved in true British style as of late, please keep a close eye on your emails for communications from the school regarding any updates or changes to arrangements.

There are just a few items of housekeeping to which I would like to draw your attention. May I stress that you must please keep to the correct collection times for the car line. It has unfortunately become increasingly busy with children being released late due to carline parents failing to either move around the roundabout, arriving at the incorrect times, parking inconsiderately, allowing children to run around cars and stopping to chat with other parents. This has in turn led to complaints from residents and parents alike and could possibly lead to an accident. I would like to work with you to keep your child safe whilst they are in school and on their journey to and from school. As such, I would respectfully ask that please always heed the correct school procedure or policy.

Holiday club will be taking place each day during the half term and will be open from 8.00am until 6.00pm. To book please email Ms Osborn at holidayclub@crackleyhall.co.uk. This club has proven to be very popular and, unfortunately, we have had to turn down bookings, therefore I would advise booking early to ensure your place.

In staff news, I was so thrilled to hear the news, and meet, Mrs Wheatley’s new arrival. Luca Evan Wheatley was born on the 24 of April at 6.54 am weighing 7lbs 11oz. What an incredible adventure he will be starting. I will never forget the day Mrs Duigan and I brought home our new additions to the family. It was exhilarating, exhausting, and slightly terrifying but most of all, we were both full of the most incredible feeling of love and desire to protect our little precious ones. Mrs Wheatley, please accept our warmest congratulations and even though you may be exhausted, cherish these moments.

I would like to congratulate our stars of the week on their achievements: Mollie-Mae in Nursery, Bracken RA, Toby RM, Oscar J1H, Jovan J1G, Millie J2B, Archie J3H, Hector J3V, Charlotte J4R, Rohan J4S, Olivia J5L, Ding J5W and Carter J6V. Well done to Alice for singing so well; it was a delight to hear her sing.

Today has been a very special day in the Crackley Hall calendar of events. Ten of our Junior 3 pupils made their First Holy Communion. Although the sun was not shining, the warmth inside the church was felt by everyone. I have been lucky enough to be present at a number of these events and each time I feel honoured and grateful to be part of such an important service and milestone in our children’s lives. I would like to thank everyone for attending today, especially those who helped make this year’s event possible including Father Kevin, Mrs Jackson-Mayne, Mrs Simmonds, the Catering Team, the Crackley Hall Caretaking team, and the school Office. Thank you to Mrs Olden, the singers, the readers, as well as Erika, Andrea and Thomas Zanyi (all past-pupils of Crackley Hall) who served on the altar. Thank you to our parents and grandparents for the very important role that you play in your child’s spiritual formation.

Wishing you all a most restful and happy weekend.

God Bless,

Rob Duigan