The Chronicle

It’s British Science week next week! For this reason, all classes will be informed of a fabulous list of ideas that the children can try. There will also be a whole school biscuit dunking investigation going on within the childrens' science lessons.

The fun doesn't end there either, as children will have the opportunity to design a fabulous poster, which will once again be focused on our science topics. Further details can be found by clicking on this attached link. Please note that all posters once completed will need the child's name, age and school on their reverse.  

So children, it's time to get dunking and have some fun!

BSA Science

Our Stars of the Week this week are:

On Tuesday 5 March, Crescent School welcomed musicians from fellow Foundation junior school, Crackley Hall, for an orchestral workshop. It was another opportunity for the young virtuosos to work together following a successful Choral Workshop at Crackley Hall in the Michaelmas Term. The event saw 20 members of Crackley Hall’s Orchestra join 20 Crescent instrumentalists for a day designed to develop and stretch their music and performance skills.

Pupils from both schools worked together under the guidance of Directors of Music, Julie Barnes and Susan Olden, to prepare and rehearse a mixture of pieces ready for an afternoon performance for parents.

The children enjoyed a busy morning and afternoon of rehearsals, they relished making music together especially in such a big group. They worked hard to prepare two challenging pieces, including the moving 'I Dreamed A Dream' from the hit musical Les Miserables and the stirring ‘Great Movie Adventures’ by John Williams, both pieces testing the players’ technical and music-reading ability to the limit.

The afternoon concert was superb, a sensational symphony of sound. As well as featuring the full 40-piece orchestra playing their now near perfect pieces, it also included four solo performances, two from each school. Edward Hunter played ‘I’d Do Anything’ from Oliver on Trumpet, Fin Calder played ‘Reverie’ by Tchaikovsky on Tenor Horn, Andrea Zanyi played ‘Take Five’ by Paul Desmond on Flute and Matthew Thomas played ‘Prelude’ by Charpentier on Cornet.

Mrs Barnes, Director of Music at Crescent, commented, “It was a very successful day and the pupils enjoyed working and collaborating together. They achieved a very high standard of performance, and this was due in no small part to the preparation and practising that went on in the weeks beforehand”.

Mrs Olden, Director of Music at Crackley Hall, agreed commenting, "I thought it was a brilliant day for all the children. They learned so much challenging music in such a short space of time, it was simply great for them to play with so many other talented musicians."

Another successful Foundation day with the young musicians leading the way enjoying learning and working together!

A flurry of book characters skipped their way to school on Thursday morning to celebrate World Book Day. Now an annual literary homage, all pupils and staff were invited to come to school dressed as their favourite book character.

Characters from Harry Potter, Where's Wally, the Broccoli Boy and even Chewbacca filled the classrooms and corridors. The teachers were resplendent in their own costumes, with Mr and Mrs Twit, a meerkat, and your Chronicle editor types this report whilst sporting an outfit made famous by 'Robin' from 'The Midnight Gang'. 

Certainly, the joys of reading and the pleasue from sharing a book are not lost on our Crackley cohort. As Mrs Horan said in her most captivating World Book Day assembly, just ten minutes a day spent in the company of a book can foster sharing, friendships and a joyful imagination.  

Our heartfelt thanks are extended to Mrs Horan for arranging such spectacular and special day.  The wait until next year's event is almost unbearable!

Third in the group and fifth overall tells just one side of a story. Sadly, the results entered into a ledger can never reveal the sheer determination and grit our girls showed to overcome stiff opposition over many rounds. Sadly, the weather ultimately took hold of the day, forcing the tournament to be abandoned, but not before our girls converted their talents into most excellent Midlands victories.  

Pool Results

Salterford House 7 - 0 (win)

Stafford Prep 2 - 0 (win)

Dodderhill 2 - 3 (loss)

Crescent 4 - 1 (loss)

Castlehouse 4 - 0 (win)

The latest edition of Crackley Hall and Little Cracker's Admissions Update e-newsletter was published last Friday.  Its publication coincides with our Open Day that takes place tomorrow Saturday 9 March between 10.30am and 12.30pm.

This issue is packed with news to give prospective parents and pupils a feel for Crackley life, information on forthcoming events and helpful advice about the admissions process, particularly for those who are looking at entry in September 2019.

Our Admissions Update Newsletters are issued twice a year to coincide with key admissions periods, the next edition will be published in autumn 2019.

Please click here to go to the Admissions Update newsletter.

Or if you have any queries relating to admissions please do feel free to email the team at admissions@crackleyhall.co.uk or telephone our Admissions Secretary, Jenny Vaughan, on 01926 514410.

Foundation parents, staff, past pupils and friends are all cordially invited to attend Princethorpe - A Vision For The Future, a presentation by Ed Hester, Head of the Foundation on Thursday 14 March at 7.30pm in the College's Clarkson theatre.

The presentation will outline the Foundation's vision for the next five to ten years, and provide more detailed information on the College's new Science Building and campus improvements, including an interactive walk through of the Science facility.  Mr Hester will also feedback highlights from the College's parental questionnaire, unveil the Foundation's new website and outline plans for a new, improved Foundation parent portal.

Refreshments will be served after the presentation in the Sixth Form Centre.

The event is aimed at adults, although pupils are welcome to attend if accompanied by an adult.