The Courier

Dear Parents and Friends

The temperatures have risen gradually during the week and promise to do so again over the weekend. This might bring some storms with it apparently and we are crossing fingers fairly tightly that this won't affect tomorrow’s summer fete. The show must go on of course, and I very much hope to see many of you and your children there for some fun tomorrow afternoon. Alongside the fete we are running an event for Old Crescentians to mark the 75th anniversary of the school, which will run inside the building, with the fete itself out on the field.

With this in mind, I would remind parents that children attending tomorrow need to be fully in the care of their families and they won't be allowed in the building, other than for the use of the toilet facilities.

Many thanks to everyone for their contributions to various stalls and prize draws, which have been coming in over the last two weeks, and special thanks to the FoC committee and helpers for all of their hard work setting this up.

Earlier this week we had a real highlight of the term with the Upper School sports day taking place over at Princethorpe College. The weather was pretty chilly but the children managed to generate lots of warmth with the way they competed, as well as the way they looked after each other. It was a really great event with so much endeavour and hard work on show, coupled with genuine sportsmanship and mutual care. I know those of you who came will have been really impressed with both these aspects of the day. Well done to Blue House for their overall win but, more than that, well done to everyone for taking part in such a good spirit.

Practising for the Reception and Pre-Prep sports days is well underway, as are the rehearsals for the drama productions, which are now just around the corner. With the stage sets and costumes taking shape in the rehearsals in the hall, these look like they will be a real treat.

I hope you have a really good weekend, when it comes, and once again I look forward to seeing you tomorrow from 12pm onwards at the school fete. 

Joe Thackway
Headmaster

Parents of 5F pupils will be receiving their end of year report today. It will be available on My School Portal from approximately 4pm. Enjoy reading about the achievements of your children, staff have ensured that these reports are a thorough and accurate reflection of the second part of the year. 

Also, a reminder that Destinations Meetings are on Monday 12 and Tuesday 13 June, at the times you have all signed up for. As these are online, you will be emailed the relevant data for your child on the day of your meeting. Please keep a look out for your emails and have the data available to you as we will refer to it.

Ms Forth
Deputy Head

Details of all open events for local state schools including grammar schools can be found on this link for September 2024 entry. 

Rugby Open Days

We are excitedly looking ahead to the upcoming 75th Anniversary FOC Fête on Saturday 10 June. Alongside current families, we will be welcoming old Crescentians to this event. As such there will be unfamiliar faces around school. For safeguarding reasons, please could I respectfully request that all children are supervised closely by parents and are not allowed unaccompanied into school.

With thanks for your understanding of this.

It has been an exciting year for co-curricular this year, with so many choices on offer for your children. 

Co-curricular clubs end on Friday 23 June, unless you have been advised of a 'make up session'.

After this date, if you require afterschool care please make sure you book this in advance through MSP so we can ensure correct staff ratios.

The new Co-curricular timetable is being created presently and will be shared with you to sign up for in August.

Please click below to view the lunch menu for next school week, children are able to have either the Main or Vegetarian option. 

Lunch Menu 12 June 2023

Crescent School

Below is a link to view the Trinty Term Calendar.  

The Music Lesson timetable for week commencing 5 June can be viewed below:

Music Lessons - 12 June 

Lessons may not be able to be rearranged if children do not have their instruments in school.

Please click on the link below to view the Music Exam Timetable for Thursday 15 June 2023.

Music Exam Timetable June 23

Staff and pupils at Crescent School said a fond farewell to one of their long-serving dinner ladies today. Mrs Trudy Green has worked at the school for 24 years and will be sadly missed by all the staff, and especially by the children.

After serving up thousands of school dinners, Mrs Green is moving on and she was given a special send-off in assembly this morning when Esme and Charlie presented her with flowers and a thank you card from all the children. Mrs Green also received a thank you gift from Ms Forth on behalf of the staff and a very special hand made cake from the catering team.

Mrs Green said the school had been a huge part of her life since she started back in 1999 and that she would miss the Crescent very much. Over the years she has enjoyed helping the school celebrate many jubilees and she has always loved working as part of such a great catering team.

Joe Thackway, Headmaster, said, “Mrs Green has been a wonderful member of our school community feeding generations of children who have passed through the school. She has always had such a sunny disposition; she loves the children, and they all love her.”

Goodbye and good luck Mrs Green!

Crescent School’s Key Stage 2 Sports Day took place on Tuesday 6 June on Princethorpe College’s playing fields. The day dawned dry but cold and the chilly wind kept everyone on the toes. Sports Day is always super fun for everyone at school and race after race, event after event our young athletes didn’t disappoint, as they leapt, threw and sprinted to make this year’s Sports Day another super record-breaking success.

Years 3 and 4 and Years 5 and 6 competed separately in sprints, a middle distance 600m run, the Long Jump, High Jump, a Throwing Challenge and the House Relay Race. All the events were hotly contested and as always there were some smashing new school records.

They included:

Years 3/4 Boys 600m - Thomas (3S) – 2.14.56 minutes
Years 5/6 Boys 600m - Sam B (5F) - 2.13.49 minutes
Years 5/6 Girls 150m - Ellie (6W) - 23.71 seconds
Years 5/6 Boys 150m - Edward G-H (5F) - 25.19 seconds

At Crescent, Sports Day isn’t just about the competition, it is also all about the participation. On the day every child took part and, most importantly, every child had fun. As is always the case the children’s behaviour was impeccable, they offered support and encouragement to each other and congratulated and commiserated with good heart. True Olympic spirit on show all round.

At the end of a very busy morning, Mr Thackway was delighted to announce the House results and to present the trophies. It was a very close affair with just one point in it in the end. Many congratulations to the blues this year!

Years 3 and 4 Overall - St Andrew’s House
Years 5 and 6 Overall - St Andrew’s House
Key Stage 2 Overall – St Andrew’s House

A big thank you to all of the staff involved in organising and running the event, both from the Crescent and from the Princethorpe Foundation.

We hope you all enjoy the photos.

This morning in assembly Mr Thackway congratulated all the children in the Upper School on their great sportsmanship on Tuesday at Sports Day. Everyone applauded St Andrew’s for winning the House Sports Cups this year and pupils also gave a big cheer to Thomas, Sam, Ellie and Edward who all set new school records in the following events. A huge well done to them all! 

Years 3/4 Boys 600m - Thomas (3S) – 2.14.56 minutes

Years 5/6 Boys 600m - Sam B (5F) - 2.13.49 minutes

Years 5/6 Girls 150m - Ellie (6W) - 23.71 seconds

Years 5/6 Boys 150m - Edward G-H (5F) - 25.19 seconds

Most of 6W joined Mr Adkins and me on the adventure of a lifetime down at Slapton Ley Field Centre in Devon at the end of May. They all came home with many memories to share, tired from the long days and amazing walks and activities and an appreciation of home. They were all stars, each one facing different challenges of homesickness, big hills, food, sharing rooms, insects and wild wees - but they did it and should be proud. 

Mrs Webb
Class 6W Form Teacher

In March this year, I submitted some children’s artwork for the Young Artists’ Summer Show. It was a very competitive competition with over 21,000 submissions. The judges were completely blown away by all the entries. They said they loved every artwork that was submitted and making the final selection was incredibly hard. Unfortunately, none of our children’s work was selected but the judges thanked the children for sharing their creativity with them and hoped they would have another go next year.  

During Friday’s assembly, the children received certificates from the Royal Academy for taking part and had the chance to show their wonderful artwork to the rest of the school.  See next week's Courier for photos of the art work.

Monday 19 June 2023 - 2.00pm to 3.30pm

We are all very much looking forward to our Sports Day for Years 1 and 2 on Monday 19 June. This is being held within the school day so normal drop off and collection times from school apply.

Please ensure that your child(ren) come to school with the following:

• sun cream, applied before school and put in their bag
• a Crescent school sunhat (these can be purchased from the school office)
• a refillable drinks bottle of water (snacks will be provided)

Sports days are always very much anticipated by the children and really enjoyable for all involved.

Parents are invited to come and support, please book your tickets via the link below by Friday 9 June:

 Year 1 and 2 Sports Day

Tuesday 20 June 2023 - 2.15pm to 3.15pm

We are all very much looking forward to our Sports Day for Reception on Tuesday 20 June. This is being held within the school day so normal drop off and collection times from school apply.

Please ensure that your child(ren) come to school with the following:

• sun cream, applied before school and put in their bag
• a Crescent school sunhat (these can be purchased from the school office)
• a refillable drinks bottle of water (snacks will be provided)

Sports days are always very much anticipated by the children and really enjoyable for all involved.

Parents are invited to come and support, please book your tickets by Friday 9 June via the link below: 

Reception Sports Day Tickets 

Tuesday 20 June 2023 - 9.15am to 10.15am

We are proud to present a Year 3 and 4 drama production on Tuesday 20 June at 9.15am.

Terrific Topics revisits the fantastic work the children have done in class and brings it to life. Let them take you back in time to Ancient Egypt, The Indus Valley, WW2 and bring you forward to a geographical piece about rainforests. The children have devised parts of this production themselves, adding soundscapes, presenting, freezeframes and even writing their own poems.

Year 3 and 4 will share with you what they have learned in drama over the last year as well as imparting their knowledge about moments in history. Refreshments will be served in the Library from 8.45am.

Tickets can be booked below, three per child:

Year 3 and 4 Terrific Topics

Tuesday 20 June 2023 at 7.00pm

A story about love, magic and betrayal.

Year 6 are excited to share with you their version of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Betrayed by his brother Antonio, Prospero and his daughter Miranda end up on a desert island. Formerly the Duke of Milan, Prospero, a magician, causes a tempest to shipwreck his enemies and exact his revenge. Rehearsals have been great fun and this promises to be a fantastic performance.

The playground will be open for parking and refreshments will be served from 6.30pm.

Tickets can be booked here, four per child:

The Tempest Tickets

Thursday 22 June - 2.30pm to 3.30pm

All the musicians in the Upper School - and there are many of them - have been working hard preparing for our Summer Concert.

Choir, Orchestra, Brass Group, Flute Group, Wacky Music, Band Ensemble and soloists will perform for your delectation and delight. Doors open at 2.15pm with refreshments in the Library.

Do come and support all the hard work that has been going on this term. Book your tickets here, 2 per family:

Upper School Summer Concert

Friday 23 June - 2.45pm to 3.30pm

Pre-Prep are starring in their very own Summer Concert on Tuesday 23 June. All classes in the PrePrep and Mini Brass will be very excited to show you what they have been learning in Music. 

Refreshments will be served in the Library from 2.30pm.  Book your tickets here, 2 per family:

Pre-Prep Summer Concert

Monday 26 June to Friday 30 June 2023

Dear 6W Parents

I am sorry to say that we are approaching the final weeks of your child’s time at Crescent School. This is a time to reflect on how far they have come, celebrate all their achievements and look forward to the next stage of their education.

As part of 6W looking forward and preparing them for the next step, I have prepared a Community Week, a time to learn some life skills, a time to be a good citizen, time to contribute to the lives of others and to make lasting memories.

This week will be running 26 June to 30 June. Please take a look at our plan outlining the activities and any requirements (this is subject to change). All trips are risk assessed and we do our best to ensure the happiness and safety of your children.

Thursday 29 June - 3.00pm to 3.30pm

Our ‘Open Book’ afternoon is on Thursday 29 June for Years 1-5.  This is a chance for you to share all of your child’s books with them at their desk and see what they have enjoyed this year in the classrooms. The front door will be open at 3.00pm and you will be told which classroom your child will be in at that time of the day. Due to space we can only accommodate one adult per child. You can of course have a different adult booked with another sibling or split your time between children taking the other children with you.

Please note this is not a Parent Teacher consultation, but a lovely opportunity for you and your child to share their work. You will be able to take many, but not all of the books home afterwards. 

I do hope you can join us, please book your ticket(s), below by Tuesday 27 June via the link below:

Open Book Afternoon Tickets 

Thursday 29 June 2023 - 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Please save the date, further details will be released next week.

Crescent School

Tuesday 4 July 2023 - 2pm - 3.45pm

Crescent School would like to invite the parents and families of Class 6W to join us for the Leavers' Service of the Class of 2022 on Tuesday 4 July from 2pm to 3.45pm.

You are welcome to join us for light refreshments on the school field at 2pm, followed by a service in the school hall which involves the presentation of Leavers Books and a book from the school. Alongside this, Year 6 and Mrs Webb will share memories interspersed with musical interludes from this talented class.

Please indicate how many of your family will be joining us so we can cater accordingly. There will be up to four tickets available per family: 

Year 6 Leavers' Service

We hope you will be able to join us.

This week has been very busy for the awarding of Junior da Vincis.

• Aria in 3S becomes a triple student and Isabella in 3S a double student in English. Ella and Lilah in 3S also become students in English.
• Thomas, Esme, Evelyn and Aria in 3S are students in Science.
• Nellie and Lucas in 2E become students in English and Hermione in 2E becomes a student in Mathematics.
• Uma in 2E becomes a student in Music.
• Alexander, Edward M, MingYi, Zac, Nora and Matthew in 4C become students in Mathematics and Samuel in 4C becomes a student in English.
• MingYi also becomes a student in MFL.
• Alice and Hattie in 5F become students in Mathematics and Shayla and Alex T in 5F also become double students in Mathematics.

Great work everyone!

Mrs Symons
JdV Lead

Top Word Wizards and Quizzers this week are:

Top Quizzers are:

• 3S  Aria
• 4C  Edward M
• 5F  Hattie
• 6W Sam 

Word Wizards are:

• 3S Lilah
• 4C Edward W
• 5F Timi
• 6W Tegan

Mrs Nelson
Teaching Assistant

Well done to this week's Artists and Scientists of the week:

Scientists

• Edward M (4C)
• Sophia (4C)
• Sophie (4C)
• MingYi (4C)

Artists

• Alice (2W)
• Elin and Felicity (2W)
• Anaya and Isabella (2E)
• Rachael (2E)
• Ava (3S)
• Evelyn (3S)
• Kiran (3S)
• Mithun (3S)

Crescent School

Alice 2W has completed 72% and then 100% of the course.

Most improved speedsters in the studio are:

• Eve - Rock Star!
• Alice - Rock Star!
• Felicity - Breakthrough Artist!

New battle between 8 - 15 June 4C, 5F and 6W.

TT Rock Stars will block 2x, 5x,10x,11x on jamming if you are efficient at them, so you cannot pick easy ones just to score more points in the completion! 

Please note only the children should play on their account or it influences the level appropriate to them.

Class 3S have been busy designing outdoor sculptures which they think would improve our school grounds. They enjoyed working together to create posters of their ideas and they are all looking forward to making maquettes of their designs out of clay.

Over the past few weeks, Class 5F have been designing flower inspired containers. On Monday, they had fun exploring clay and the different ways they could shape and model the material. I look forward to seeing how they get on making their designs next week.

This week 5F have been applying their geometry skills to 2D nets in the hope they can be folded and stuck accurately to make a perfect 3D shape. Some children followed a ready made net, some copied a net, and some created their own from scratch with a piece of card, a ruler and a protractor. Pupils produced tetrahedrons, pyramids, prisms, octahedrons and one stella octangula!

All took a lot of concentration!

Class 6W have been hard at work this week rehearsing for our end of year production of The Tempest. They have a specially designed set, there is dancing, singing and most of all some excellent acting. This week we checked our costumes, this definitely helped them get into their roles.

Mrs Webb and Mrs Bowdige

The sun is out and we thought we would make some stained glass window crafts. We used tissue paper in various colours to make our designs and we carefully laid them on a laminating sheet. There were many colours used by the girls, and designs included a ladybird and dragon. When we were happy with our craft, Mrs Olner carefully put our sheets through the laminator.  We have a lovely piece of art to put on our windows and hopefully we will have some sun to shine through them.

In STEM club this week, pupils in Years 4 and 5 were challenged to investigate 'How slow can you go?' when rolling a marble down a ramp. Each ramp was of equal length and the other variables were up to them to decide. They used a range of interesting techniques with the forces of friction and gravity in mind! 

Wednesday 21 June 2023 - 3.45pm

The FoC AGM is on 21 June and all are welcome to attend.  This will be held in school and you are able to book free After School care, please let Mrs Tucker know.

Dear Parents 

This year we are excited to be hosting the summer fete on Saturday 10 June from 12pm -2.30pm to coincide with the School's 75th anniversary celebrations. 

As the event is on a Saturday we have designed it to suit the whole family, so in addition to the usual stalls and inflatables there will be a licensed bar, hot food and ice creams. 

Entry is free of charge, but if the children would like to play the games on the stalls they will require a game card which is £5. Cards with five stamps or more can be handed in to receive a prize. Game cards are available through Classlist. If you are not on Classlist please use the following link https://app.classlist.com/events/#/events/view/986071211

Raffle tickets can be purchased either through Classlist or on the day itself. 

As always we would love your support to help make the event a success so if you can spare 30-45 minutes to help run a stall at the event we would be eternally grateful! 

Many thanks to all those who have donated, we have some lovely bundle prizes for you to win!

Finally, this year the profits of our teddy bear stall will go to Pawprints Dog Rescue - which the school is supporting this term. 

Inez
Friends of Crescent 

Thanks to all those who donated and supported the 1Q Bake Sale. They raised a fantastic £221.50 for the class to spend.

Please see below for useful school contact information:

• My School Portal: MSP Login
• SOCS: SOCS Login

Click here to view the term dates for 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25.

Crescent School

The Foundation has the following vacancies:

Princethorpe College

• Commercial Manager
• Teacher of RE (Maternity Cover)
• IT Engineer
• Assistant Registrar
• Pastoral Support Manager
• Pupil Hub Manager
• Administrator/Receptionist
• Rugby Coach

Full details and information on how to apply are available on the Foundation website here:

www.princethorpe.co.uk/join-us

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

The following items are stocked in the School Office and can be added to your account:

• Winter hats
• Scarves
• Gloves
• Ties
• Swimming hats
• Sports socks
• Hair bands
• Hair scrunchies
• Hair clips
• Sun hats
• Music group badges - Choir, Orchestra, String, Brass and Wind

Please do contact admin@crescentschool.co.uk in if you need any of the above items.

Crescent School Office