"A master can tell you what he expects of you. A teacher, though, awakens your expectations." - Patricia Neal

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Headmaster's Message

Headmaster's Welcome

Dear Parents

As Mr Duigan is currently in South Africa, I have the honour of sending a message to you this week.

During the week we hosted a GTX workshop involving St Joseph’s Catholic School, Telford Junior School and St Nicholas Primary School.  The participants enjoyed the workshop which was also attended by some of our Junior 6 pupils.  Mrs Spillane helped co-ordinate this event and reported that our first GTX workshop was a worthwhile and successful morning.  Many thanks to her for this.

A mixed bag in a sporting fixtures this week, but what was particularly pleasing was that in the last two weeks, we have been able to put C teams out, meaning even more children have had the opportunity to represent Crackley Hall.  I know the boys have got an awful lot out of this experience.

I know that our sports teams are looking forward to next week when they take part in the ISA cross country and hockey events.  I am sure some of you will be going along to support and this is always much appreciated from the sidelines.  Remember to wrap up warmly.

Stars of the Week were awarded to Francesca, Charlie, Harrison, Amy, Ria, Alex, Jack, Harry, Oliver, Louisa and Harry.  The RE Book of the Week certificate was presented to Amy.  Well done to all of you on your hard work and achievements.

Yesterday, Junior 3 and Junior 4 visited the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford to participate in a theatre workshop and then watch David Walliams’ heart warming comedy, The Boy in the Dress.  The workshop provided an insight into the production and creative process of the musical.  During the afternoon, the children enjoyed the main show and this was followed by a post-show discussion. This was a very informative and hugely entertaining day enjoyed by the staff and children.  Thank you to Mrs Olden for organising the visit.  I am sure that the children will remember this day when Crackley Hall starts preparing for the summer production.

Parent consultation evening will be held on 26 and 27 February and the booking system for appointments will hopefully be available to parents next week via My School Portal.  Please keep a look out for emails regarding this next week.

We said goodbye to Mrs Katie in Nursery on Wednesday.  Whilst Miss Katie will be missed by the children and parents, we look forward to welcoming Miss Emily, who joins us from Princethorpe College, on Monday morning. 

Key Stage 1 children will be performing for their families on Wednesday next week and, judging by the rehearsals, I am sure you will be very impressed by their stage talents.  May I ask you to park considerately when arriving for this event in order to ensure that car line and the residents are not hindered.  The School Field will also be open for parking to ease congestion.  Please use the Gables entrance when attending this event.

Mr Duigan has been in contact with me this week to keep in touch and our thoughts are with him and his family at this difficult and sad time.  I hope you and your family have a restful weekend.

God bless,

 

Mr Cottrill

Important Information

Cancellation Of Gymnastics Club

Gymnastics Club will be cancelled on the Wednesday 5 February due to the KS1 Performing Arts Afternoon.

Half Term Holiday Club

Crackley Hall Half Term Holiday Club will be available from 8.00 am until 6.00 pm Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February, at a cost of £30.00 for a full day. Half days (8am-1pm and 1pm-6pm) can be booked at £20.00 per session. Lunch is available at a cost of £3.40 per day.

Holiday Club

French Trip Reminder

Please can parents provide a photocopy of their child's valid passport to the school office as soon as possible.

If your child's passport will have less than 6 months left to run in May 2020, under new regulations you must apply for a new one.

Thank you 

 

News

Stars Of The Week

Our Stars of the Week this week are:

Reception C  Francesca
Reception GR  Charlie
J1H  Harrison
J2H  Ria
J2M  Amy
J3S  Jack
J3Z  Lennon
J4JM  Harry
J4W  Oliver
J5L  Oliver
J5R  Henry
J6H  Harry
J6V  Louisa

Mathlete Of The Week

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Wildey's group is Alfred 

Mathlete of the week for J1H is Lena

Mathlete of the week for J3S is Grace 

Mathlete of the week for J2H is Thomas

Mathlete of the week for J2M is Isla

Mathletes of the week for Mrs Lammas's group are Thomas and Millie

Mathlete of the week for Mrs Roberts' group is Caythan

Well done all!

Events

Events - Week Beginning Monday 3 February

 

Monday 3 February  All Day Deadline for External Applications for Reception 2020
Tuesday 4 February  10.30-11.30 J3 Swimming
Wednesday 5 February  09.00-17.00 ISA Midlands X-Country (J3,4,5,6)
   10.00-10.30 J4 Swimming
   10.00-11.30 Stay'n'Play
   16.00-17.00 KS1 Performing Arts Afternoon
Thursday 6 February  18.30-20.00 ISA National U11 Boys Hockey (Lee Valley Stadium)
   14.30-17.00 U9A & B and U8A & B Netball vs Bilton Grange (A)
   18.00-20.00 Trustees' Estates Committee Meeting
Friday 7 February  08.35 Celebration Assembly
   10.00-15.00 J1 Transport Museum Trip

 

Awards and Celebrations

A Photographic 'Walk-Through' The Week's Events

Please click on 'View Gallery' to scroll through a few photos from this week's events.

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Spiritual

RE Book Of The Week

RE Book of the Week has been awarded to Amy (J2M).

 

 

Sport

Gymnast Of The Week

We are pleased to announce that William (J4W) and Mya (J4W) are our gymnasts of the week. 

 

 

 

February Half Term Netball Camp

Please find below information that may be of interest on a Netball course running in the February half term.   Please note that this holiday course is not run by the school and you will need to deal directly with the organsiers.

Netball Coaching Course

Netball Course Timetable

 

Little Crackers

Nursery News

I have just found out that next week is National Storytelling Week in the UK.  Isn’t it amazing what you find when wandering through the internet!  With this in mind, we will be thinking about our favourite stories next week, and making extra opportunities to listen to, and tell our friends all about the characters, the adventures and the magical worlds we love. 

If your child would like to bring in a favourite book that maybe we don’t have here, we will keep them safe, and read them to everyone over the week. 

Miss Katie had a lovely last day, and goes with our good wishes, as well as plenty of hugs, to her new job.  She wanted to pass on her thanks to everyone for the lovely words, gifts and comments she received during her last week.  

Newsletter

 

PTA

School Disco And Non Uniform Day - Friday 14 February

To mark the end of a busy half term the PTA and teachers are organising celebratory school disco!

Friday 14 February will be a non-uniform day and children are asked to bring in a £1 to cover the cost of the disco and a small treat. There will be different discos for the different year groups but all will be in normal school time so children can attend clubs after school or be picked up in car line as normal.

The PTA hope the children enjoy this end of half term treat. 

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Housekeeping

Foundation Employment Opportunities

Please find a link below to the current vacancies available across the Foundation:

  • Groundsman
  • Head of Digital Learning and Teacher of Boys' Games – Crescent School

Full details of the roles and how to apply are available via the following link  https://www.princethorpe.co.uk/employment-opportunities

Should you know anyone who might be interested in these posts, please do share this information with them.

 

Lost Property

Lost

Sam (J6H) has lost his named school coat

Jenson (J2M) has lost his named cap

Solon (J5R) has lost a black school shoe

Patrick (Rec) has lost his school jumper

Patrick (J2H) has lost his Lightning Mcqueen lunch box and school tie

Joseph (J4W) has lost his named school coat

Lucas/Davi (J5) have lost a green tin and 3 lunch boxes

Seb (J5L) has lost his school jumper and sports fleece

Adreena (J2H) has lost her school bag

Found

Pair of red glasses

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Parents, please ensure that all school uniform and sports kits are named.

Could you please regularly check all uniform and sports kits at home – if it does not belong to your child, please return it to the School Office as soon as possible.