The Chronicle

Our Stars of the Week this week are:

Congratulations to them all!

We had a wonderful day celebrating World Book Day at Crackley Hall. The children and staff have come to school dressed as their favourite book character. There are so many inventive and creative costumes, and everyone looks amazing. Many exciting activities have been taking place including, story time in the library, design your own book cover and book quizzes.

This year World Book Day is celebrating 25 years of inspiring and delighting children with the wonder of reading and books, while helping to reinforce the importance of building literacy skills for life.

More exciting news for Crackley’s book lovers is that the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Crackley soon! It will take place the week beginning Monday 14 March so watch out for more details shortly.

Our annual exploration of faiths from around the world started with a ‘Bhang-ra’. Thanks to the PTA, we were delighted to welcome Sohan Kailey to school on Monday 28 February to help us explore Indian Dance and Storytelling at the beginning of One World Week.

The children enjoyed learning about this traditional form of folk-dance listening to the rhythms of the Bhangra music and appreciating the storytelling, but their favourite part was definitely trying all the wonderful dance steps. The classes took turns to come down to the hall for what was an energetic session, but the pupils all had a lot of fun. The children were fabulous taking part enthusiastically and the staff even joined in too!

Two Year 5 girls, whose families are Ukranian, are organising a Bake Sale next Tuesday. They, along with some friends, will be busy baking cakes and cookies all weekend for the children to enjoy at breaktime on Tuesday. Any intolerances or allergies will be catered for. Please bring in a donation of £1 (or more) for your treat. 

If you would like to make a donation to support the girls fundraising visit: https://gofund.me/10f03bc0. 

For your diaries…..

Please look out for our forthcoming ‘Art Exhibition’ which will be held in our hall on Wednesday 18 May.

Pupils will be working on their art designs over the coming weeks.  Then the children’s work will be framed and on display for purchasing.

Invitations and booking slots will be available nearer the time.

I teach violin and viola lessons on Wednesday in school. Lessons are 30 minutes. The children work towards LCM or ABRSM exams and take part in the school orchestra when they have played for at least a year and can read notes. I am happy to give a free trial lesson during the summer term and start children who are old enough and ready (from Year 2 upwards). There are a few school instruments available for hire.

Please complete the attached form if you are interested in your child attending classes.  

Katrin Gilbert
Peripatetic Teacher

Junior 5 are warmly invited to a taste of senior school life at Princethorpe College on Tuesday 17 May 2022. The taster day will begin at 9.30am when the children will be transported to the College by mini-bus from Crackley Hall. Pupils will experience a variety of classroom sessions, a tour of the school and a question and answer session with our current pupils. Break and lunch will be provided and there is no charge for this day.

At the end of the day, parents are invited to join their children at 4.15pm for an informal Parents’ Information Session, offering information on entry to the College for September 2023. Light refreshments will also be served. Ed Hester, the Headmaster, along with other key members of staff will be available to talk to you about the College and to outline the admissions process. Children will also have the opportunity to trial the online CEM test, one of the exams that prospective pupils complete during the Entrance Examinations day, which will take place on Saturday 5 November 2022.

Please click here to access the online booking form for the J5 Taster Day. Please complete and submit the form by 9.00am on Monday 7 March to secure a place for your child.

For those parents who are unable to attend the Parents’ Information Session, your child will be transported back to Crackley Hall for 3.30pm.

For more information about the admissions process, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team on 01926 634201/262/297 or by email at admissions@princethorpe.co.uk.

As part of the school’s 75th Anniversary celebrations, we are holding a Diamond Anniversary Gala Ball on the evening of Saturday 14 May 2022 at Crackley Hall.
 
This event was originally scheduled for March 2020 but due to the outbreak of COVID-19, it was postponed. Two years later we are pleased to be able to host the event to celebrate this milestone. The event will give past pupils, current and former parents and staff the perfect opportunity to celebrate the school’s success and rich history.
 
The Gables will be transformed into a party venue for the occasion and guests will enjoy a red-carpet welcome, champagne and canapes, a delicious hot gala buffet, with a choice of desserts, cheese and tea and coffee, followed by speeches and live music and dancing. There will be a pay bar with the facility to pre-order drinks. The fun will kick off with a reception at 7.00pm and carriages will be at midnight.
 
Heading up the evening’s entertainment will be Revolver, a versatile five piece Midlands-based band who perform classic rock and pop covers from the 50s to the present day.
 
Tickets cost £40 per head, with a maximum of two tickets available per person and online payment will be taken at time of booking. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

Please note, there is a finite limit to the number of tickets available. Once capacity is reached, if you would like to be notified of any returned tickets, please email jennyvaughan@crackleyhall.co.uk and state how many tickets you are looking for. You will then be added to a waiting list, on a first come, first served basis.

The dress code for the evening will be black tie and the equivalent for ladies.

To book your tickets please click here

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Hardwick's class is Fiorella

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Burley's class is Thea

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Glen-Roots's class is Aaryan and Will 

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Van Zyl's class is Rory 

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Holmes' class is Anthony

Mathlete of the week for Mr Stedeford's class is Harry

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Wildey's group is Sebastian

Well done all!

You may be interested in entering the ISA Platinum Jubilee Design Challenge.

They are inviting students of all ages to create designs based around the number 70.

Full details can be found on the ISA website: https://www.isaschools.org.uk/platinum-jubilee-design-challenge

Do let us know if yoou decide to take part.

Why not get involved with this competition to create a picture book for World Book Day!

The ReadingZone Picture Book Competition 2022, in partnership with World Book Day, is challenging those aged four to 18 years to make their own picture book. You can work on your own, or with partners or in a group to create a picture book.

Judging the entries will be acclaimed author and illustrator Sarah McIntyre (Grumpycorn, The New Neighbours and Pugs of the Frozen North).

The competition closes on Friday 22 April 2022, and the winners will be announced in June. Prizes include £100 of books for each winner's school or library, plus a free online author event for the overall winner.

Mini Grey provides tips and guidance in the resources, below, to help children to get started with their picture book projects.

External Link www.readingzone.com/creative-projects/how-to-make-a-picture-book/