The Chronicle

Dear Parents

We have ended this week on a very positive note with the wonderful weather and I know many of the children will be making their way to the school field at the end of the day to join their family for the PTA colour run.  This is the first time we have held such an event and it promises to be a fantastic and colourful display.  I am very grateful to Dr Card, Chair of the PTA, for overseeing this event and for the ever-willing team of PTA members who make fund raisers such as this possible.  As you will all know, the PTA raise money throughout the year which is used to purchase items or experiences which benefit the whole school community.  They are currently raising funds which will help provide enhanced facilities on the school field and I will hopefully have more information in this regard early next term.

On Monday, Mrs Vaughan accompanied 12 pupils to Manchester where they took place in the ISA National Athletics.  I am pleased to report that we returned with a gold medal (Oliver in Junior 6), a bronze (Sienna in J4) and a group bronze from the Junior 6 boys’ relay.  There were also a selection of 4th place awards.  We had the highest number of Crackley Hall pupils make the national qualifying requirements. This is outstanding work from everyone, congratulations to you all!

On Tuesday, our prospective Head Boy and Head Girl for next year made their speeches to the whole school and voting has now taken place.  Votes will be counted and the new roles will be announced at Prize Giving when we thank our out going Head Boy, Aaron and Head Girl, Lily.

On Wednesday, Crackley Hall hosted the ISA Cricket Festival for Under 11’s.  This has been long awaited as we were unable to host this event due to covid restrictions.  It was a glorious day and our visitors commented on how enjoyable the event was.  Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event possible, particularly Mrs Townsend and Mr Stedeford and Mrs Arler who catered for the event.  

We welcomed two ISI Inspectors into school this week and they have been looking at procedures and compliance throughout school and nursery.  The Inspectors have been very thorough with their enquiries and also enjoyed talking to children in groups.  I am sure that most of you will have completed a parent survey and questions have also been extended to staff and pupils during the school day.  My thanks are extended to all our staff and trustees for their support. I am especially proud of our pupils for their efforts. My thanks are also extended to the many parents who wished us well and for the overwhelming support shown for the school. I will provide more detailed feedback to parents when we receive the report. 

During this morning’s Celebration Assembly we were treated to a super musical performance by our J2 guitar players, co-ordinated by Ms Palmer.  Our school orchestra were superb in playing Yellow Submarine and the J2 cello ensemble were also excellent. Thank you to Mrs Olden and Mrs Lomas. The children really do take pride in their performances to the rest of school and it helps their confidence too.  I was able to congratulate our Stars of the Week: Charlotte, Katie, Nirvair, Olivia, Aaryan, Hector, Charlotte, Josh, Isabelle, Harry, Leo, Sarah, Henry and George.  Well done everyone!

Next week’s assembly will be for Junior 5 and Junior 6 and their families are welcome to attend.  As it will be the final assembly for this year, I would also like to extend this invitation to parents of children who have a certificate, award or trophy they would also like to celebrate.  I would ask that parents please use the school field for parking for this assembly.

Our school production ‘Faraway Places’ will take place next Friday, 24 June, at the Leamington Spa Centre and tickets are currently on sale via the Spa Centre Box Office.    Please take time to read the communications from the school office detailing arrangements for next week which include information regarding school finishing early on Friday afternoon.

The final few weeks of this school term seem to pass quicker each year and there are still many events on our calendar, please do keep a look out for updates from class teachers and the school office.

I would like to wish you all a very restful and happy weekend.

God bless,

Mr Duigan