Headmaster's Welcome
Dear Parents
It's been getting colder lately, and as a result, people have been catching more colds and sickness bugs. To ensure the health and safety of everyone at school, we would like to remind staff and pupils that they should stay home for at least 48 hours after their last episode of sickness or diarrhoea. Additionally, if you are experiencing symptoms related to Covid-19, we kindly ask that you take a Covid test. If you need to report an absence, please leave a message on the absence line with your child's name and class, along with a brief description of why they won't be attending school. This will help us keep track of any illness trends and inform parents of any outbreaks.
The PTA arranged and co-ordinated the Macmillan Coffee morning this week, and I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all those who generously contributed. I will keep everyone informed as soon as I receive more details about the funds raised for Macmillan Cancer Support. I am sincerely grateful to Mrs Gordon and her helpers and committee for their efforts and assistance in serving the PTA, and for their unwavering commitment to organising these important events. A few families enjoyed a lovely PTA family day last Saturday – thank you very much to Mrs Gordon and her team and Mr Vaughan for his support. Let us all continue to support the PTA throughout the academic year. They are also still looking for volunteers to help on the committee. If you are interested in joining the team, please contact my PA, Mrs Davis-Harris in the first instance.
Last night, we held an open evening for families who are considering enrolling their children in Nursery or Reception in the near future, particularly from September 2024. We were thrilled by the turnout, as many families came to tour the school, meet with staff, and gain insight into the various facilities and curriculum offerings available. I would like to express my gratitude to the Princethorpe Marketing team, the Crackley Hall staff who were present and particularly Mrs Jenny Vaughan, for organising such a successful event. Additionally, thank you to Mrs Brew and the Holroyd Howe catering team for providing a wonderful selection of refreshments and treats.
It is with great pleasure that we welcome Mrs Jemma Devine, our newest addition to the Crackley family. With her extensive experience in administration, we are confident that she will excel in her role as our new Receptionist. We kindly ask that you extend her a warm welcome as she begins to acclimate to her new surroundings.
I would like to congratulate our Stars of the Week: Nursery – Emilia and Hari; Reception – Felix and James; Junior 1 – Orla and Charlotte; Junior 2 – Royce and Arjan; Junior 3 – Poppy and Millie; Junior 4 – Thea and Alexander; Junior 5 – Jude and Anthony; Junior 6 – Ria and Issy. We also enjoyed a lovely performance from Isla and Amy from Junior 6, singing Quiet from Matilda. Congratulations to Mars House on winning this week’s house points competition.
Our school sports teams performed well this week, with the U10A Girls Football team finishing second in the ISA Midlands 5-a-side competition at Dixie Grammar School today. They did not concede a single goal all tournament!
There is some good sport to look forward to this weekend with the Rugby World Cup in full swing. Teams are preparing for the Cricket World Cup with a few warm-up matches being played.
I wish you all a very happy weekend with your families.
God bless
Rob Duigan
