The Chronicle

Our Stars of the Week this week are:

This week through the wonders of modern technology the Service of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, hosted by Archbishop Bernard from his Chapel, was streamed live to all schools across the Diocese of Birmingham. 

Crackley's Year 5 and 6 children welcomed Father David and joined this live sermon over the internet. For the first time, this gave pupils and staff the opportunity to participate in prayer, hymn and readings with others and to think of the great gift Jesus gave to us. 

Many thanks to Mr. Ostrowski, Crackley's most attentive technical support operative, for his assistance in connecting Crackley to this special event. 

This Wednesday 12 September our Little Crackers Nursery was buzzing with excitement as Mrs. Gail ushered in our first Stay 'n' Play participants of the new academic year.

A prompt 10.00am start meant tiny hands could get amongst the various activities thoughtfully presented in different learning zones. No brick, block or brush was left untouched as our guests sought greater understanding through the medium of inventive, interactive play.

We had a great time at our first regular session and we're also so excited about our Little Crackers Stay 'n' Play schedule of visiting activities for the autumn term!

From drama and dance activities to hands on creative fun, and not to mention our fabulous Christmas party, there's guaranteed to be something everyone will enjoy so be sure to join us.

For our first visiting activity we welcome Drama Tots who will be taking our Stay 'n' Players on a special Dinosaur Adventure on Wednesday 26 September 2018.

Drama Tots are passionate that children learn through play. Children love the world of make-believe, it is a concept which comes instinctively to them. Drama Tots ignite a spark in young imaginations and explore themes using roleplay, music and movement plus a variety of props, puppets and instruments.

In addition to helping your child build foundations to be a sociable, confident and creative child, the most important message children and their carers can take from a Drama Tots session is to smile, laugh and have fun!

Our Stay 'n' Play sessions run every Wednesday during term-time from 10.00am to 11.30am and are just £2, including refreshments. All are welcome, so why not bring a friend!

For more information, please visit: www.littlecrackers.co.uk/stay-n-play and check out the list of activities here. 

We look forward to seeing you.

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With a little over eight weeks to go, the countdown to Princethorpe's Entrance Exams for admission in September 2019 has begun. This year the exams for Year 7 to 10 entry will take place on Saturday 10 November from 9.30am to 3.30pm.

The College's friendly Admissions Team has been kept busy over the summer accepting registrations from prospective parents.  The deadline for registrations is ideally Friday 5 October, to enable the seeking of references from junior schools. Junior 6 parents wishing their children to sit the exams do need to complete a registration form and submit it with the accompanying registration fee by this date.

There are plenty of opportunities for prospective pupils and their parents to visit the College before the Entrance Exams, including the College's Open Morning on Thursday 27 September from 10.30am to 12.30pm, when pupil tour guides will be available to show visitors around the school. 

Comments Melanie Butler, Assistant Head, Marketing, Admissions and Communications, "Parents and pupils still have plenty of time to prepare and opportunities to visit the College in the run up to the exams.  The results will be out at the end of November, making for an exam-free Christmas holiday, which has got to be good news."

For more information on the admissions process click here to visit the Admissions Update newsletter.

If you have any queries relating to admissions please feel free to email the Registrars at admissions@princethorpe.co.uk or call them on 01926 634201.

We found out some exciting news this week, J5L pupil Louisa recently auditioned for the RSC's A Christmas Carol and we're delighted to share news that she has been selected!

Well done Louisa - we look forward to hearing more about it soon. 

"Princethorpe College - What's It All About?" That’s the question followers of the College on social media have been seeing every day over the course of the last week.

The cryptic message along with a teaser video and photographs has repeatedly posed the question in a countdown to the big reveal today, Friday 14 September at 4.00pm, when the new College film will be premiered.

The film, produced by the Foundation Marketing Team and award-winning Affixxius Films, was shot over the Lent and Trinity Terms and aims to communicate the all-embracing nature of Princethorpe, the wealth of opportunities on offer and the individuals who make up our community. It also celebrates the College's beautiful setting.

The launch has been timed to coincide with the College's admissions for 2019 and the lead up to entrance exams in November.

Thanks to all the pupils and staff who helped and took part in the film - what stars you are!

Roll out the red carpet, grab your popcorn, sit back and view the film here. We'd love you to like and share it on social media, hope you enjoy it! #princethorpeandme