The Chronicle

Dear Parents

This week has been such a wonderfully busy 5 days with school buzzing with activity.  We started the week with Mrs Huang having arranged for Junior 6 to visit to Coventry University for a ‘China experience’.  This was an informative and interactive session and pupils were able to put their language skills to the test.  Thank you to Mrs Huang, Mrs Horan and Mrs Vaughan for accompanying the children.

On Tuesday, Junior 5 enjoyed a full day at Princethorpe College sampling the technology, various subjects and classrooms, the impressive grounds and buildings, sports facilities and, not forgetting, the delicious food.   This is an annual event which our Junior 5 children value and is an excellent preparation so that they can look forward to secondary school.  Parents will be able to have a comprehensive tour of the school at the next Princethorpe Open Day, where they will also be able to speak to various members of staff.

Junior 2 were also out and about on Tuesday as they travelled to Birmingham Botanical Gardens.  The weather was spectacular, and they were able to learn about the gardens and explore the exciting outdoor areas too.  Thank you to Mrs Burley, Mrs Glen-Roots, Mrs Bhogal and Mrs Thomas for making this trip possible.

We hosted a magnificent art show on Wednesday afternoon.  All of our pupils produced truly super artwork. This event was planned to perfection by Mrs Holmes in conjunction with Images Art and showcased stunning works of art produced in school by our pupils.  Parents were able to visit the show and each purchase raised funds for school and the Ukrainian Appeal; thank you to all who visited and supported this event.

Our last open event of the year took place yesterday in glorious sunshine.  I was delighted to be able to welcome visitors to school and they were entertained by our choral group, Theo on brass and our student guides.  The positive comments about the behaviour, appearance and friendliness of our children is always so pleasing to hear and a credit to the children and their families. I am very proud of them all.   I would like to thank them all for helping out during the event. Thank you to all our staff who contributed to the success of the evening including our chef, Ms Jean Arler who produced some very impressive pastries for the event.

During assembly this morning I congratulated our Stars of the Week: Zach, Reuven, Ella, Millie, Thomas, Isabel, Harrison, Leo, Phoebe, Ted, Harry, Esme, Matilda, Marley and Sebastian.  Well done to all our stars and to those who receive their Bronze and Da Vinci awards too – your hard work does not go unnoticed!

Today’s assembly was our last assembly of this half term as next week, we will be preparing to travel to St Francis Church in Kenilworth to celebrate First Holy Communion.  Certificates will still be presented to the pupils but not at an assembly.

As I write, most of our Junior 4, 5, and 6 pupils are at the Young Voices Convert at Resorts World, along with very enthusiastic members of staff.  I am sorry that I am unable to attend this year, but I will be thinking of everyone enjoying themselves at this spectacular event.  I hope that all our families attending also enjoy the special occasion.

My grateful thanks are extended to all the families, past and present, the past pupils and staff and the current members of staff who attended the gala ball last weekend. It was a really lovely evening and something that we have all missed very much. So much work and planning went into this, and my thanks are also extended to the catering staff of the Foundation, the office and estates staff at Crackley hall and the Foundation marketing staff. We also thanks Mr and Mrs Thomas for the refreshments and the Princethopre College 6th Form students for taking the lovely photos.  We thank our very generous sponsors as well.  Particular thanks are given to Mrs Jenny Vaughan who co-ordinated the event – she did a marvellous job.

I am hoping that I will be able to see many of you tomorrow as we open the school for the Family Fun Day and Crackley’s Got Talent.  We have not been able to hold this event for two years, so tomorrow will be a marvellous celebration, the biggest we have held since Covid, and I am very much looking forward to seeing everyone enjoying themselves.

Next week is the last week of this half term and I am sure that many of you will be planning holidays or day trips away. For those who would like to use our holiday club provision, there are still places left which should be booked by Tuesday next week so that we can confirm places.  If you would like to book, please email holidayclub@crackleyhall.co.uk with your requirements.  The club is currently open from 8.30am until 5.00pm but it is planned to extend the club until 5.30pm during the summer sessions.

I wish you all a very happy and relaxing weekend with your families.

God bless,

Mr Duigan