Headmaster's Message

Headmaster's Welcome

Dear Parents

The end of this half term seems to be upon us quicker than ever this year but no doubt you are all ready for the break before bracing yourself for an incredibly busy second half term.  I have helped prepare this week’s message whilst returning from the Junior 6 visit to France, which has been a wonderful experience. I am very pleased and privileged to have been a part of the trip. The wonderful Junior 6 children have had a fantastic time with their friends, making memories to last a lifetime. Their parents would have been so proud of them. I hope the parents of the Junior 6 children enjoyed the Twitter updates which Mr Stedeford provided and I would like to thank everyone who has made this visit possible including Mrs Williams, Mrs Vaughan, Mr Stedeford, Mr Kefalas, Mrs Paphitis and especially Mrs Horan who organised the tour.  My grateful thanks are also extended to Mrs Dyer and the office staff.  I also appreciate the additional work and support of Mr Cottrill and team in my absence.

Whilst some of the school were enjoying French life, Junior 2 visited closer to home when they spent a day at Kenilworth Castle this week.  Luckily they had a warm day to explore this local historic site and I can see from the photographs that much fun was had.  Thank you to Mrs Hardwick, Mrs Malcolm, Mrs Convey, Mrs Kaur and Mrs Wild for their part in arranging this visit.

Mrs Glen-Roots hosted assembly in my absence this week and I understand that the Stars of the Week have been awarded to Daisy, Oliver, Elizabeth, Beatrice, Andrew, Jakob, Alfred, Lily, Henry, Helayna, Soren and Harry.

This week’s RE Book of the Week has been awarded to Sara in J1.  I am pleased to learn that Sienna, Sara and Patrick are our gymnasts of the week. Well done to you all.

Miss Pavett was presented with a bouquet of flowers to mark the occasion of her marriage and was entertained by a wonderful rendition of Daisy Bell before being showered in confetti.  

Although it is half term next week, holiday club will be open from Tuesday to Friday and there are still spaces available on certain days should you wish to book.  If you require a booking at short notice, please contact the school office first.

The first week back after half term has several important events in the calendar.  We return on 3 June and I have been asked to remind parents that children, who are entertaining the Parishioners on Wednesday 5 June, will need to bring in their musical instrument (if they are in Orchestra) or a bandana and eye patch (if they are in Choral Group).  The Cream Tea afternoon for Parishioners and Grandparents is a lovely event meticulously organised by Mrs Simmonds and we look forward to welcoming guests on Wednesday afternoon.  Unfortunately there is a limit to how many we can accommodate on this occasion so please let the school office know regarding grandparents’ attendance.

Parents are invited to respond to the ‘All About Me’ presentation which will be held on Thursday 6 June at 6.00pm in the Hall.  This meeting, led by a Relationships and Sex Education Consultant working on behalf of Warwickshire County Council, will be an opportunity to discuss the education programme that teachers will deliver to your children after half term.

Due to Holy Communion taking place on Friday 7 June, our usual assembly will be scaled down to birthdays, star charts and stars of the week only.  Any achievements and trophies gained outside of school will be celebrated the following week.  This is to allow children to have an early break before boarding coaches to Kenilworth town centre.  The whole school will be in church to celebrate their friends receiving their First Holy Communion.  This is a significant event not only in our calendar, but also in a child’s life and I am honoured to be able to celebrate this occasion with them and the rest of Crackley Hall.

Finally, I would like wish you a wonderful bank holiday weekend and half term and wish Miss Pavett the very best for this weekend and the future.

God bless,

Robert Duigan