The Chronicle

‘“Children are apt to live up to what you believe of them.”

― Lady Bird Johnson

Dear Parents,

Another week has just flown by and we have just one half term left in another academic year. It really does focus the mind on enjoying each moment with one’s children as they grow up so quickly indeed. 
 
A highlight of the week for me was hosting the annual ISA Hardball Cricket Tournament on Wednesday. Our team learnt a lot, playing against high-quality opposition, with many county players in attendance. Well done to all the Crackley Hall players. Vaughan (J5) showed glimpses of his ability as a county player and Archie (J3) certainly stole the show with excellent performances against the older players. 
 
It was wonderful to see and hear Elle and Aaryan perform on the piano at assembly this morning – they both played very well indeed. I know how nerve-wracking it can be and I was very proud of them both. Congratulations to our Stars of the Week: Freddie, Sebastian, Henry, Lucas, Toby, Fiorella, Isabel, Eloise, Lexi-Jean, Jude, Patrick, Amy, Charlie and Grace. Well done to all of you. Congratulations to our Crackley Compass certificate recipients and also to the three pupils who were awarded Da Vincis for RE this week. A huge word of acknowledgement must go to Blythe and Sloane who raised over £1,000 for The Birmingham Children’s Hospital. We are so proud of Grace on being selected to represent UK Schools in skiing – well done to her and Isabelle, who was so close to being selected. 
 
Thank you very much to Dr Card and her team of parents and PTA members for organising the Colour Run last week. I also appreciate the support given by the staff who attended. I hear that, despite the cloudburst, everyone had a lovely time. I was disappointed not to be there to support but I did gain so much from a very interesting and informative Headteachers’ Conference. Certainly the topical issue of AI was well covered along with inclusion and other very important matters. It is important to constantly review the curriculum and one’s practice. 
 
The Junior 6 pupils will be going off to the Scottish Highlands during the first week after half term, accompanied by 5 members of staff. We wish them well for what will hopefully be a fun-filled week. Thank you to Mrs Horan for all her hard work in arranging this trip and the staff for accompanying the pupils. 
 
I hope that Coventry City give a really good account of themselves tomorrow as they play Luton Town in the Championship Play-off Final. Depending on who wins, it will either be about 33 years or 40 years since one of these two teams last played in the top flight of English football. 
 
I would like to wish everyone a restful and sun-filled half term break and that you travel safely if you are journeying anywhere. 

God Bless,

Rob Duigan