The Chronicle

I am writing to let you know that, after 16 years of outstanding service, our Foundation Bursar, Eddie Tolcher, will be stepping down from his full-time role at the end of the calendar year.

Eddie - a former Crescent pupil and an Old Princethorpian - has been a tremendous servant, playing a leading role in the development and success of the Foundation. Eddie arrived shortly before me and together we led on the mergers of Crackley Hall and Abbotsford in 2010 and Crescent School into the Foundation in 2016 – both of which significantly strengthened all our schools. He has also overseen a major programme of campus development across all three schools, most recently with the new Science Centre at the College. Eddie has been tireless in supporting the Heads to deliver the very best possible schools and I would like to publicly thank him for all he has done.

In light of Eddie’s forthcoming retirement, we have reconfigured our organisational design in line with our commitment to continue to deliver our key strategic pillar of “Operational and Financial Efficiency and Excellence” and so will be looking to appoint a new Head of Business Services by the end of the year. We have already started the recruitment process for the pivotal role and further details can be found here on our Website. If you know any exceptional people who this may be of interest to, please do let them know – the deadline for applications is Monday 13 May.

Eddie will be continuing his role as Clerk to the Trustees, and I will continue to work with him on special projects so we are delighted that we will be retaining his knowledge and wisdom in the years ahead.

E D Hester

Dear Parents

Our week began with Miss Hanlon delivering a series of workshops for the children to celebrate World Dance Day. I do hope the children enjoyed this, particularly those for whom it was something new! It's always good to put ourselves out of our comfort zone and try a new activity, even if we decide that we were right and it's not for us!

Our Junior 5 children spent a fantastic day at Princethorpe this week enjoying their Taster Day. I would like to thank everyone both at Princethorpe and here at Crackley for their work in facilitating this and arranging such a range of activities for them. I understand they were able to enjoy lessons in Science, Spanish, Music, Drama, RE, English and Computer Science. They have also had a walk around the school buildings, enjoyed a legendary Princethorpe cookie, spotted old Crackley friends now at Princethorpe, had lunch in the Refectory and participated in other activities including a Q&A with the prefects. At the end of the day they had the chance to familiarise themselves with the CEM tests used on entrance examinations day.

The Under 11 girls' football team spent a fabulous day at the Independent Schools Football Association tournament on Wednesday. The competition was of a very high standard and our U11 girls acquitted themselves admirably. The team won, drew and lost matches but, in every match, the competition was fierce, and the result depended on a small factor in each game. Very well done to a talented team and their coach, Mr Stedeford.

A group of Key Stage 2 children went off to compete at the Nuneaton Festival of Speech and Drama on Wednesday and returned triumphant, achieving firsts, second and third places against local Performing Arts and Theatre schools. They also had a wonderful day, supported by parents and staff.

Junior 3 had a wonderful experiential history day today, sampling many aspects of Ancient Greek life. They took part in a Greek dancing workshop, kindly led by Mrs Paphitis, made Tzatziki and their own Olympic medals before enjoying a Greek Feast and Mini-Olympics in the afternoon. Well done to everyone for taking part so enthusiastically and for your fabulous costumes. Thank you to Mrs Van Zyl and the Junior 3 team for organising such a lovely day.

Well done to all of our sports teams on their performances this week. This includes cricket, athletics and football. Mr Vaughan has asked me to make particular mention of our Junior 4 girls cricket team. Their match against Crescent yesterday gave them the opportunity to show off some particularly strong bowling and fielding skills - we look forward to watching these girls develop over coming months and years. Thank you to all our coaches for your dedication and our parents who attended, for your support.

We look forward to Fr Kevin joining the school community on Monday as he leads an assembly on Our Lady, to mark the start of May. Fr Kevin will also celebrate Ascension Day Mass on Thursday next week.

Well done to our Stars of the Week: Nursery – Tobie and Ottilie; Reception – Milo, Joshua and Isher; J1 – Imogen and Wilson; J2 – Jessica and May; J3 – Lewis and Fiorella; J4 – Una and Niamh; J5 – Swaran and Grace; J6 – Hollie and Sienna F. Your awards are all very well deserved. Congratulations to the many pupils who received Crackley Compass certificates and stars and also to those who earned their various Da Vinci certificates. Your hard work is acknowledged and appreciated.

We were treated to some excellent musical performances at this morning’s assembly! Very well done to Beatrice, who was outstanding on her cello and to Niamh and Una, who both sang so beautifully – absolutely wonderful!

It is with sadness and gratitude that we say farewell to Mrs Devine, our school receptionist, as she embarks on a new career back in the ‘business world’. She has been such a help to pupils, parents, staff and visitors, through her naturally kind and caring nature and her ability to always look for a solution. The world needs more Mrs Devines!

I'm sure that everyone is looking forward to an extra lie-in this weekend, so let's hope the sun shines! I hope that you enjoy a restful and happy weekend with your families.

God bless,

Robert Duigan

"For me, becoming isn't about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously towards a better self.  The journey doesn't end." - Michelle Obama.

Please can we remind parents that children should not be using the play equipment in the lower playground before school begins.

Preparations for the Summer Show are well underway, and Mrs Wildey and her team would be delighted to hear from any parents who could help with providing the following:

• Large MDF templates
• Lots of large flat cardboard ie giant TV screen boxes
• Giant plunger/syringe
• Large hairbrush
• Large nail file
• Rubber/plastic toy spider/lizard/toad x 3
• Old odd shoes
• Old mops, feather dusters, cloths, brooms, tea towels
• Binoculars
• Large rose

Please no not send in items of value and clearly name any item that you want returned to you.

Please email: nicolawildey@crackleyhall.co.uk if you think you may be able to help. 

Many thanks

Please see detailed below events for week begininng Monday 6 May 2024. 

Please see our SPORT section for fixture information.

Pupils from Crackley Hall School are celebrating after achieving excellent results at the 2024 Nuneaton Festival of Arts. 11 pupils travelled to the Abbey Theatre in Nuneaton on Wednesday 1 May to compete in the Speech and Drama classes of the festival. They faced tough competition from local drama schools and performing arts specialist, Pattison College.

Crackley Hall’s Choral Speaking Club competed in the Junior Schools' competition. They were awarded an 'Honours' for their exemplary work with The Trial of the Big Bad Wolf and The Day I Put My Finger Up my Nose. They did so well that they just missed out on top spot by one point.

Pupils’ individual performances were excellent too, with the children coming away with three trophies for first place, congratulations to, J3, Sloane, J6, Ted, and, J3, Darcey, three for second place, after a super effort from, J4, Edward, J5, Felix and, J6, Sukhmani, and two for third place, well done to, J6, Molly and, J6, Alexa.

Drama teacher, Nicki Wildey, was delighted, commenting, “We are so proud of the children’s commitment to Performance Poetry. They gained invaluable experience of speaking on stage in a competitive environment and came away with a great sense of achievement and pride. They have made us, their parents and the whole school very proud.”

Well done Crackley, you've smashed it yet again!

To mark International Dance Day on Monday 29 April, the wonderful Miss Jazz, who runs our Move It Shake It Co-curricular Club, delivered dance workshops for all the children in school. Pupils from Nursery all the way up to Junior 6 took part in a short lesson learning a series of moves that they then linked together into a routine. The sessions focused on the dance style Hip Hop, a form of Street Dance. Everyone picked up the routines quickly and Miss Jazz was impressed by them all. Huge thanks to Miss Jazz for helping us have a fabulous International Dance Day!

You can watch of short clip from the day on our school facebook page here.

Junior 5 pupils enjoyed a day at Princethorpe College on Tuesday, when they took part in a special Crackley Hall School only taster day. It was an early opportunity for them to experience life at the Foundation’s senior school and start to become familiar with the bigger school environment, helping to make the move to secondary school a less daunting experience

Pupils enjoyed lessons in Science, Spanish, Music, Drama, RE, English and Computer Science. They impressed their teachers too, RE teacher, Mrs Tallis commented on the children's amazing philosophical questions.

Junior also had a walk around the school buildings, enjoyed a legendary Princethorpe cookie, spotted old Crackley friends now at Princethorpe, took lunch in the Refectory and participated in other activities including a Q&A with the prefects. In the afternoon, they had the chance to familiarise themselves with the CEM tests used on entrance examinations day.

Parents are reminded that Crackley Hall School children are not automatically entered for Princethorpe’s Entrance Examinations. Those wishing to apply for September 2025 entry must complete a registration form by Friday 27 September at the latest, with the Entrance Examinations then taking place on Saturday 9 November.

More information is available from the Admissions Office at Princethorpe, they can be contacted on 01926 634201/297 or by email at admissions@princethorpe.co.uk.

Junior 3 celebrated their current History topic by becoming gods, goddesses, slaves, soldiers and upstanding citizens of Ancient Greece on Friday 3 May, and what a noble bunch they looked in their wonderful costumes. The children then enjoyed a wide range of exciting practical hands-on activities, helping them to learn all about different aspects of Ancient Greece. Mrs Paphitis showed them how to make a delicious tzatziki, which then inspired them to make a pot for themselves to take home. The Greek dancing was particularly fun, involving lots of circles going in different directions! Acting out the ancient Greek tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice was a firm favourite of the children, along with Greek pot designing and Olympic medal making. The activities culminated in the children taking part in a delicious feast emulating the foods that the people in Ancient Greece would have eaten. It proved to be a fantastic day of joyful learning for all the children, and the staff too!

Many congratulations to our fabulous Registrar, Mrs Jenny Vaughan, who completed the London Marathon in an incredible time of 3 hours and 51 minutes.

She told us, “It was an absolutely amazing experience with huge support from the crowds to help get me through the final miles. I would recommend anyone to try their luck in the general ballot, or apply for a charity place, even if you're not a runner. It truly is one for your bucket list! I am just about fully recovered now apart from a few sore and very black toes!”

You can still donate to Jenny's fundraising here. 

As part of our new Commercial Enterprises activity, we hope very soon to be able to let parents know full details about the Summer Holiday Camps we will be offering this summer at Princethorpe.

The camps will be run in partnership with an experienced Ofsted registered external provider, who will offer an exciting sports and multi-activity programme for children aged 5 to 16. The camps will be open to Foundation and non-Foundation children from Monday to Friday for the majority of the summer holidays.

The Crackley Hall holiday club will continue to run as normal.

We will communicate with families as soon as more information is available.

The Summer Sports Photographs will be taking place next week, on Tuesday 7 May, for children in Junior 3 to 6.

Children will need to wear their summer sports kit:

• Black shorts / skort
• White polo shirt
• White socks
• Tracksuit
• Black sports fleece

For any children who have cricket whites, please bring these to school in a separate named bag.

Thursday 9 May 2024, 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Please share news of our Open Evening for prospective pupils.

Prospective pupils and their parents are warmly invited to Crackley Hall and Little Crackers Open Evening on Thursday 9 May 2024 from 5.00pm.

Come and find out more about what a Crackley education can do for your child. This is a great opportunity for prospective families to get a feel for the school and to meet Mr Duigan, Headmaster, and speak to key members of staff.

All are welcome, to book your place click here.

We are now accepting registrations for Nursery from September 2024 and Reception and Year 3 for September 2025!

In other year groups we have limited availability or are operating waiting groups. For more information on specific year group availability and admission to Crackley Hall School and Little Crackers Nursery please email Jenny Vaughan at admissions@crackleyhall.co.uk or call 01926 514410.

On Friday 10 May, Crackley Hall will be visited by two elite athletes to facilitate a PE lesson for each year group.

Please can ALL pupils wear their summer sports kit on Friday 10 May.

Saturday 11 May - 9.30am to 12.00pm

We have a very limited number of places available for Year 5 Crackley pupils at Princethorpe’s Say Hello To Hockey Event on Saturday 11 May, these can be booked by clicking here and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

A morning of free hockey training on our astroturf, you'll learn new skills, make friends and have fun. Aimed at girls and boys, the morning will finish with a mini tournament, beginners most welcome!

Monday 13 May - 7.00pm to 7.45pm

Parents at all our Foundation schools (excluding Little Crackers) and those with children joining us in September 2024, are invited to an Online Parents’ Forum on Monday 13 May.

We have had a number of queries from parents about the current political climate and potential changes which may affect the independent schools’ sector in the future, and what our plans are in the light of any changes.

This event will specifically cover potential changes, some of which have been highlighted and discussed in the media, including the possible introduction of VAT on school fees.

To access this event on Monday 13 May, please click on this link.

During the live online forum there will be the opportunity to raise questions, but if you would like to submit any queries in advance, please do so by using this short form.

Tuesday 21 May

Pupils in Junior 4 will be travelling over to Princethorpe on Tuesday 21 May for a special joint Eco-Explorers Workshop with fellow Foundation prep school Crescent School. 

Building on the Foundation’s Environmental Sustainability Plan the event is aimed at giving the children an appreciation and understanding of the College’s beautiful grounds and its diverse eco-system.

There will be a range of activities for them to participate in including pond dipping, mini beast hunting and orienteering.

The event will be hosted by the Princethorpe Science and Games Departments with support from the Marketing and Admissions team.

An Evolve consent form with more details will be sent to parents next week.

Tuesday 21 May - 1:45pm to 3:00pm

Crackley Hall School’s Mini Vinnies would like to invite Grandparents and Housebound Parishioners to their Afternoon Cream Tea on Tuesday 21 May between 1:45 and 3:00pm. 

Please contact the school office to book a place - by calling 01926 514444 or email receptionist@crackleyhall.co.uk

Wednesday 5 June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Princethorpe College invites prospective families to the College's annual Summer Open Evening which will take place on Wednesday 5 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. This is a perfect opportunity for families looking for a secondary school place in September 2025 and beyond to visit the school, for children to take part in departmental activities and for parents to meet and chat to members of staff and pupils.

The Headmaster, Grove du Toit, will also address visitors during the evening. Light refreshments will be available.

Please click here to book your place. 

Our Stars of the Week this week are:

Congratulations to them all!

We love to celebrate our pupils' talents, so every week in Celebration Assembly, we hear of the childrens' successes and achievements and we watch performances by some of our pupils.  Here are some photos from this morning.

A huge well done to all!

In RE this week Junior 6 have been delving into the story of Thomas and how he doubted the return of Jesus. We thought about Thomas’ story and how we could apply it to our own lives as we thought about the times we’ve doubted, when we should have believed. The children amazed us with their ability to think about such serious questions with real maturity. Also, this week Junior 6 have been working hard in Computing as they expand upon their understanding of spreadsheets - a skill which could really serve the children well in their future. All in all, a great week for both mental and spiritual development in Junior 6. Well done, children!

Junior 5 have enjoyed a fun-packed week with a fulfilling taster day at Princethorpe, an exciting dance experience with Miss Jaz and their first cricket matches of the term. Tuesday was particularly special, as the children were treated to a taste of what it would feel like to be a pupil at Princethorpe – and it wasn’t just the famous cookies that they enjoyed! They investigated various chemicals in Science, grooved along to upbeat music whilst learning how to follow written music and learnt how to say colours in Spanish. And, as they waved adios to Princethorpe, they had all left a positive first impression. Well done Junior 5, you are all amazing!

Junior 4 have had such fun in their Science lessons this week as they have worked both enthusiastically and collaboratively to make their robots' noses light up, and hearts spin and buzz! There were whoops of excitement as they brought their robots alive, and they further extended themselves by making a range of components work simultaneously in their circuits.

Junior 3 have been learning about different types of angles in Maths lessons, and they particularly enjoyed our practical lesson acting as right-angle detectives! Armed with their own right-angle finder, the children explored their classrooms looking for and checking right-angles. The children could not quite believe just how many there are in our everyday environments. After that they went outside to discover right angles on the outdoors environment, and were equally amazed at how many there were, from right-angles on the new climbing equipment, to the hopscotch markings. It was interesting, however, how they could not find any right-angles amongst the trees, and concluded that there are no right-angles in nature.

In Maths this week, children have been working hard on fractions. We have been writing character descriptions of the old man in the book we are studying and loved thinking about how he would make a good friend for someone of a similar age based on his characteristics. In Science, we have started our new gardening topic, and children have begun growing beans so that we can look at germination and how  plants form. Junior 2 are extending their knowledge of a rainforest, looking at the layers and animals that would live within the rainforest. They are becoming proficient at researching information from lots of different sources. We also had a very special treat on Monday when Miss Jaz taught us a dance by PJ and Duncan on World Dance Day. We are so proud of the progress they have made this year and the positive way they continue to approach their learning.

Junior 1 have been working very hard this week. Using all of the ideas from the past two weeks, in English they created their own version of Handa’s Surprise and wrote it out as a zigzag book. In Maths fractions was the topic of the week, looking at half of a shape and a number using practical examples, as well as writing number sentences. History and DT linked together with the making of some toys – a penny spinner and hopscotch game were learnt about in history, while in DT everyone made their own version of a slingshot board game. Life cycles were the focus in Science, and this week we looked at the life cycle of a human, a hen and a frog! To top it all off, we had a visit from Miss Jaz who taught us all some new dance moves to help celebrate World Dance Day. Now we all need a long restful weekend ready for next week!

This week, Reception have been on the next leg of their journey around the world, this time using boats to travel across the seas! They have used their story prompt to answer challenging comprehension questions and are really improving with how much writing they can do independently. We had lots of fun for International Dance Day on Monday with Miss Jaz. The children loved learning the dance with lots of flowing scarves and funky moves!

Please click on the link below for this week's Weekly Mission:

Weekly Mission

Mr Cottrill led the Monday Mission assembly and showed the pupils a picture of grapes in a vineyard grown in long lines as he asked the pupils what they knew already about grapes.  The school were then shown how a vine was trained to grow alongside the clusters of grapes which come from each individual branch and they were asked what would happen if a branch was removed from the vine and laid down on the ground. The pupils recognised that the branch would wither, dry up and die. However, they also acknowledged that they would need to stay connected to the vine if it was going to produce any fruit, as the branch gets all its nourishment from the vine. We are the branches connected to Jesus. The children were able to identify that we are all the fruit and the branches and if we get cut off from the trunk - which is Jesus - then we will not be guided by God. Our fruits should be love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control and Jesus wanted our lives to show these good characteristics and qualities.

We reflected and imagined what our homes would be like if we were producing these fruits?  We imagined what our school would be like if we were producing these fruits. We then imagined what our community and our nation would be like if we were producing these fruits.

Please find information below:

Children's Liturgy

Sixth Sunday of Easter (Year B)
Jesus asks us to love one another as He loves us and tells us how we can be His friends.

Activity Sheet 

Please remember to check team sheets and find further fixture information on www.crackleyhallsport.co.uk or on SOCS.

Please can we remind all parents that whilst sports fixture information, once published, usually remains the same, parents should check www.crackleyhallsport.co.uk or SOCS on the day of the fixture for the most up to date information.

Lego minifigures are the people of Lego world and this week in Lego Club we transformed piles of bricks into an exciting and creative environment with the help of our awesome Lego Minifigures. This got us thinking about the thousands of Lego minifigures which are available for Lego fans worldwide. From Star Wars, Harry Potter, City, the Lego Movie, Jurassic World and Superheroes, to the hugely popular Lego Ninjago. We talked about our favourites and why they brought so much fun and authenticity to our creations, capturing new-play possibilities and endless imaginative ideas. We thought about how they fuel our thinking…to infinity and beyond! Our favourites were definitely Star Wars, Harry Potter and Superheroes.  

Spring has sprung, and so has the new Trinity Term House 'Art' competition!

Don’t worry if you weren’t successful last time, you can try again……and again!

This term, our theme is ‘Spring has Sprung’ 

Ms Holmes would like you to think about all things 'spring-like'. Get your creative flair going and look around you. The gardens are beginning to bloom again, lambs are leaping, insects stirring and, the days are getting longer.

Ms Holmes would like you to create a wonderful sprintime image. Work can be 2D or 3D and must be colourful and bright to reflect this wonderful time of year! Maybe try to stretch yourself by using a medium you haven't used before.

House points will be given for entering, for innovative ideas and for overall creativity.

• Entering -  5 house points
• 3rd prize - 10 house points
• 2nd prize - 20 house points
• 1st prize - 25 house points

Work should be your own and no larger than A3.

Work should be handed in to Ms Holmes in the art room by Thursday 16 May.

Professor Penguin is conscientious – a trait we should all be working towards. Creating sustainable artwork is a fabulous way to show how YOU can contribute to the planet’s future.

Please click here for further information.

Good luck everyone, can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Get CREATING!

This week, Dormice children have visited Castles again before we move on next week to find out about, ‘The Farm’. They have explored different materials to make castles and compare sizes, as well as decorating crowns to make them as sparkly and bejewelled as possible!

In Badgers and Hedgehogs we have been focusing upon the topic of shops and shopping.

Mrs Whitehurst revived a moment of TV gold, which brought out the competitive instinct in everyone. Children set off, wearing the most determined expressions, as they raced to collect as many food tins as possible during our trolley-dash game of ’Supermarket Sweep’. This was a Maths lesson which not only included lots of counting and comparing quantities, but also introduced the concept of estimation because pupils had to predict how many tins they could transport in 30 seconds.

Inside, we also set up a fabulous Farm shop in the role play area, with real fruit and vegetables as well as basic groceries. The children enjoyed taking turns to be either seller or customer and were able to purchase goods using either a cash till or a card reader.

Outside, Mrs Allen supported the children as they practised giving directions to each other, so that partners could find their way to the different shops which were arranged all around the learning area. The children did a brilliant job at negotiating the space, using phrases such as “go forward three steps” and “stop at the bench”.

Gardening report: we checked underneath the cloches in our vegetable beds and are pleased to report that the delicate seedlings which the children planted last week, seem to have survived the slugs and snails so far! The glorious sunshine at the start of the week should give them a hearty boost. We hope to plant some baby lettuce next week so have dug the remaining bed and added compost in anticipation of good weather.

During RE, Badgers and Hedgehogs have been learning about the power of the Holy Spirit, which fills our hearts with love and helps us to be kind and to make the right choices as we play. We can’t see God the Holy Spirit, but just like the invisible power of the wind, we can see its effect in the way that people behave. The colour for this liturgical season of Pentecost is red, so the children used fans and the invisible power of the wind, to propel some red tissue paper fish along the floor.

In the sensory tray this week, the children have been up to their elbows in gooey porridge – just for messy fun! Finally, our Little Crackers had an opportunity to strut their stuff during World Dance Day. So all in all, another busy week in Nursery.

Please click here to view the weekly timetable for Nursery specialist activties.

Summer Fair - Saturday 18 May - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

Crackley Hall’s Summer Fair tickets are on sale now. Please use the QR code to purchase your tickets. Buy your tickets by Wednesday 8 May and get your child’s name entered into a draw to win a Disco Party for their class.

Temperatures are starting to improve and we hope they will be perfect in just a month from now when we will be serving up a tasty barbecue and reopening our gin bar plus all of our usual stalls plus a few new ones too at our annual Summer Fair!  Families catch up and children have a ball with their friends at our custom made event designed around everything our children love.

We need more volunteers for each class stall at the fair – please sign up on your year group chat or ask at Reception to put your name down. Just an hour of your time would be much appreciated and the children love to see you help!

We will be holding a non uniform day on Friday 17 May in return for donations:

• Reception to Year 2 – Chocolate
• Year 3 to Year 6 – Bottles

Donations of new or good as new soft toys, games and toys would be much appreciated.

200 Club - an easy way to support the PTA 

Looking for an easy way to support the PTA? Sign up to our 200 Club! Only £5 per half termly draw and each entry has a chance to win £200 at the end of the year as an added bonus. Every little helps and we thank you for your support. Please click here (add link) to buy a ticket.

Link: 200 Club

Colour Run

We are cranking up the plans for our 3rd annual Colour Run on Friday 7 June  – put the date in your diary for another fabulous social event.

PTA Pre-loved Uniform

Many thanks for all the donations that have been sent in this year - without these we literally could not operate! Please continue to use the containers in the foyer to drop off any donations rather than dropping into the office staff. We are especially grateful to receive good quality sports items - particularly tracksuit bottoms!

Please email us at: uniform@pta.crackleyhall.co.uk stating your child’s name and class and we will get all orders sent home for you.

Please see below the Termly Curriculum Sheets for the Trinity Term

Nursery

Reception

Junior 1

Junior 2

Junior 3

Junior 4

Junior 5

Junior 6

Assessment Information

Due to club and activity changes, permanent Aftercare bookings are only valid for the current term. 

If you require either permanent or occasional Aftercare for the Trinity Term, please make a new booking by emailing:

aftercare@crackleyhall.co.uk or receptionist@crackleyhall.co.uk

If you need to make a same-day Aftercare booking - please ensure you contact the school office no later than 1:00 pm that day. Any requests made after 1:00 pm will only be authorised at the Headmaster's discretion.

If you have booked an Aftercare session, letting your child know would also be helpful.

Any children not collected from the carline, for example, if parents are stuck in traffic, will be taken to Aftercare at 4:15 pm, when carline finishes and charged accordingly.

Aftercare runs from 3:15 pm until 6:00 pm, with charges being £5.00 per hour or part thereof.

Childcare vouchers can be used as payment or part payment for Aftercare.

The school office closes at 5:00 pm, please call Aftercare directly on 07543 164 779 for collection. 

Please see the attached menus for the Trinity Term. These rotate on a four weekly basis.

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

To order uniform please use the electronic form.

New Uniform Order

Please ensure that all items of school uniform, equiptment and sports kit are named.

Could you please regularly check all uniform and sports kits at home and if it does not belong to your child, please return the items to the School Office as soon as possible.

Crackley Hall School Office
01926 514 444
Email: post@crackleyhall.co.uk
Postal address: St Joseph's Park, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2FT
SATNAV: Use CV8 2FT

Office Manager/Headmaster’s Personal Assistant – Anna Bond
01926 514 444
Email: receptionist@crackleyhall.co.uk

Little Crackers Nursery; Nursery Manager - Emma Birch
01926 514 456 - Email: post@littlecrackers.co.uk

After Care - David Johnson, Aftercare Manager
Collection contact no; 07543 164 779
Email: aftercare@crackleyhall.co.uk

Bills, Fees and Online Payment
01926 634 273
Email: georginamalin@princethorpe.co.uk

Registrar - Jenny Vaughan
01926 514 410
Email: admissions@crackleyhall.co.uk 
 
Princethorpe College General Office
01926 634 200
Email: post@princethorpe.co.uk
 
website: www.crackleyhall.co.uk
X: @CrackleyHallSch  
facebook: @crackleyhallandlittlecrackersofficial
instagram:@crackleyhall_littlecrackers

For children who require any medication periodically or on a permanent basis, the Office will require a completed Administration of Medication Form. A copy is attached for your convenience. 

Administration of Medication Form

Please ensure that any medication brought into school is in date and labelled with your child's name and form.

Please hand medication into the School Office, please do not give to your child to hand in. 

When dropping off in the morning, if you are using carline, please move round the roundabout before dropping off and do not leave your car unattended. Carline can cause traffic issues on the Kenilworth Road, so please be mindful.

If you are dropping off and wish to walk your child up to the school or are coming into school please use the Lower Playground or the Sports Field. Please remember to park considerately as parking is at a premium.

We would ask that if you use the Lower Playground at morning drop off, that you leave the school site promptly, as parking is at a premium, and it has been causing traffic congestion.

Please do not park on the Grasscrete Parking area or on the left hand side when you enter the school main carline, as these are both staff parking areas.

Where possible, please avoid parking on the local residential roads, and if you do, please park considerately and legally. 

When collecting in the evening, please adhere to the collection times, as if you arrive too early, this causes traffic congestion. If you are early, we would suggest parking on the Sports Field and walking up to school.

If you are unsure or wish to clarify any points, please call the School Office.

Please see below the carline locations and collections for the Michaelmas Term:

Please see below collection locations for after games lessons (but not clubs):

We regularly recruit for a variety of roles, please do share news of the vacancies with interested friends and family. Current vacancies include:

The Princethorpe Foundation

• Head of Business Services
• Events Co-ordinator

Princethorpe College

• Head of Psychology and Sociology
• Assistant Registrar
• Science Technician
• Minibus Driver

Further information and application forms on all roles are available on the Foundation's website - www.princethorpe.co.uk/join-us