Headmaster's Welcome
Dear Parents
I hope that everyone enjoyed the half term break. The school started the new half-term with a flourish. It was such a shame to have to postpone our Key Stage 2 Sports Day this week when the weather got the better of us, we look forward to trying again on Monday 24 June!
The children have been working extremely hard rehearsing for the annual show on Friday 21 June. From the snippets I have heard in passing, we really are in for a treat! I appreciate the work that goes on at home into sourcing costumes and learning lines, as well as the need to stay on top of arrangements as we enter the final run-up to the event. Please do head to the 'Important Information' section of the Chronicle to confirm details of who needs to be where, when and with what!
The U11 cricket team travelled north of Derby (Duffield CC) for the ISA Midlands Kwik Cricket event. The boys performed exceptionally well throughout the day, playing five matches and winning three of them. Everyone improved their own personal performance, and they ended up finishing 3rd in the plate competition (2nd tier) after finishing second in their initial group.
On Thursday, 13 pupils travelled to Leamington Spa Lawn Tennis & Squash Club for the ISA Midlands Tennis competition. The children participated in a number of different seeded competitions, competing against children from across the Midlands region, including schools from Sheffield. As the sun shone, so did the children and there were many outstanding performances from those who had never played a tournament before, to our more experienced players. In all competitions, Crackley Hall earned many medals including a gold for Isaac (in the top seed competition) and Junior 2 pupil, Oscar, who was competing in a Junior 4 event. Sukhmani earned a well fought bronze (also in the 1st seed competition). Other medals included: Theo H – bronze, Mahnoor – silver, Elle B – bronze (1st seed competition).
I was sad to hear of an incident in our lower car park this week that involved a parent making rude hand gestures towards another parent (I am unaware of who this was and would prefer it to remain that way for now). I would like to remind all parents that we lead by example in our behaviour and aim to teach the children in our care how to behave in a courteous and dignified manner. Our terms and conditions do outline the school's expectations in terms of behaviour of everyone in our school community.
It was good to be able to gather the whole school for Celebration Assembly this morning. Well done to all our stars of the week! Nursery - Annie and Ralph; Reception - Joel, Milla and Charlotte; Junior 1 - Toby and Harper; Junior 2 - Ella and Tommy; Junior 3 - Chace and Liana; Junior 4 - Eloise and Tristan; Junior 5 – Jessie, Charlie and Leo; Junior 6 - Sukhmani and Ted. We were treated to a lovely piano performance from Sophie, and fantastic singing performances from Elsie and Blythe. They were all exceptional and were thoroughly appreciated by everyone in the audience.
The PTA colour run is all set and is on the go as I write this newsletter. I do hope that everyone has a fabulous time and that Mr Cottrill is able to avoid being ‘gunged’. Thank you very much to Mrs Gordon, Mrs Turvey and their team of helpers for organising this super event. Thank you, also, to everyone who is taking part or helping on the day.
I wish you all a happy and restful weekend with your families.
God bless,
Robert Duigan
