Headmaster's Welcome
Dear Parents
As I write this edition of the newsletter, the last for this calendar year, I have had a quick opportunity to reflect upon the many joyous occasions and celebrations that Crackley Hall have enjoyed during the Michaelmas term. There have been so many events that we have mentioned in the Chronicle, and some that haven’t made the news, and I would like to thank everyone who has had a part in making Crackley Hall the school of which I am incredibly proud.
Today started with the children being surprised by a pantomime which the PTA kindly organised. I’m sure I saw Mr Ferris itching to get on stage during the production. The whole school Mass was held this afternoon and we warmly welcomed Father David and Teresa McNamara to School for this end of term service. Thank you to all of those involved in making this Mass a fitting end to the school term, particularly Mrs Jackson-Mayne, Mrs Simmonds and Mrs Olden. The J3 pupils, chamber choir and altar servers were all magnificent today.
Although today is tinged with sadness as Mr Ferris leaves, we will keep in touch and I hope that you will all join me in welcoming Mr Lamprecht and his family to Crackley Hall in January. James was a mainstay of our school and I, personally, appreciated all that he brought to Crackley Hall. I wish him well in his future career and know that he will continue to be a marvellous teacher and colleague in every sense. I am excited by Charles joining our team and it was lovely to welcome him on Monday, along with his wife, Magda and children David and Katherine. Both children will be joining Crackley Hall in January.
I would like to thank our many families for the cards and gifts that we have all received in school; your generosity and good wishes are much appreciated by everyone. I would also like to thank the staff, trustees and children for their contribution to a very successful term which I can confidently say was ‘excellent’ in all areas.
All that remains for me to do is to wish you and your families a very happy Christmas, a wonderful restful break and a peaceful New Year.
God Bless
Robert Duigan
