The Chronicle

The Chronicle is pleased to inform you that school have secured the services of Mr John Robertson, owner of The Gun Dog Company, who will visit Crackley Hall next week on Tuesday 19 September.

Mr Robertson will demonstrate, with his skilled working Cocker Spaniels, how the dogs are trained with hand or voice commands. The children will see the working partnership between the dogs and their handler.

It will be a wonderful opportunity for the children to enjoy a new experience and bring a little of the outdoors indoors.

At the end of the day, Mr Robertson will invite two to three of the children to The ISA Junior Gundog Challenge on 23 September which will be held in Oxfordshire this year.

If you do NOT wish your child to take part for any reason, including allergies or phobias, please contact the school office or class teacher as soon as possible. Please see the link to The Gun Dog Company for more information.   

There have been some enquiries regarding the morning arrangements for children. So to clarify the matter for all, the office staff thought it would be helpful to mention it again within the Chronicle.

Early Birds is a provision available for all children which operates from 7:45am – 8:20am. All children, apart from Reception pupils, are to be taken or make their own way to the playground where they will be registered by the staff on duty. Reception children can be taken directly to their classroom via the main school entrance. We are aware that some J1 pupils would benefit from being taken to their classroom door by their parents, particularly those children who are new to Crackley or those who are a little anxious at the start of the year. Teaching staff are happy to allow this at present and will review this on a weekly basis. Please note that classroom staff in Junior 1 are not expected to be in their classrooms at 7:45 am and may arrive later.

All arrivals after 8:20am must use the main front door entrance and children should make their way directly to their classroom. 

Registers will close at 8:40am and any children arriving from this time must sign in at the school office.

Class and individual photographs will take place in school next Thursday 21 September. If you would like your child to have a photograph with their non-school age siblings, please let the office know and ensure that you are able to arrive at school by 9:00am. Photographs will take place in the Hall.

Sunday 24 September - 2.00pm to 5.00pm 

Princethorpe College's annual Open Afternoon takes place on Sunday 24 September from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. All are welcome to visit the College and for younger visitors, there will be many fun subject related activities organised by the departments.

The Headmaster will address visitors during the afternoon and refreshments will be available. 

For more information, please visit: www.princethorpe.co.uk/admissions/visit-the-school

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday 5 October - 10.00am to 3.00pm

Please do spread the word that Crackley Hall and Little Crackers Nursery are opening their doors for an Open Day on Thursday 5 October from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

This is an opportunity to look around the school and to meet staff and pupils on a normal working day. All are welcome, no need to book.

Those that can't make the Open Day but would like to look around the school, should call our Admissions Secretary, Mrs Angela Barnard on 01926 514444, we welcome visitors on most days.

For more information visit www.crackleyhall.co.uk

We have a number of trips coming up over the next few weeks. Please see the relevant letters below:

J4H Visit to Hatton Locks 26.9.17

J4J Visit to Hatton Locks 26.9.17

J1 Warwick Castle Trip 29.9.17

J4 Visit to Kingswood Activity Centre 9.10.17

J2 MAD Museum & River Cruise 12.10.17

J3 Ancient Egyptian History Day 12.10.17

J6 Victorian Day 23.11.17

The shop located at the Princethorpe College site is open for all your new uniform needs during term time between 3.30pm and 4:30pm and by appointment only during half term. Appointments can be requested by using the following email link, or by calling 01926 634272. Should you prefer a preloved item, of which there is a good selection, then please see our PTA 'pop up' shop within the dining hall prior to assembly on any Friday.

The Crackley Hall Holiday Club will this year take place during both weeks of the half term holiday. It will commence Monday 22 October until Friday 2 November. There will be exciting crafts, games and activities taking place on weekdays at school between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm. To avoid disappointment, please download the attached letter and order form and return it completed to the school office with your payment. Please remember places will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis as adult/child ratios cannot be exceeded.

To ease parking and traffic congestion around the school, parents are respectfully asked to observe the following collection times. We thank you for your assistance in this matter. 

Car Line

Parents who require either permanent or occasional after care for the new Michaelmas term are requested to download and complete the attached booking form. This form should be handed into the front office on completion.