The Courier

Dear Parents

We look forward to an almost unique weekend and the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday. Despite being very old myself, this will be the first coronation I have witnessed in my lifetime and of course it will be the first for very many of us. My mum is an exception, and she does remember crowding round a neighbour’s brand new 12-inch TV screen to watch as a teenager back in 1953. Perhaps our Crescent children will be recalling this event themselves in 70 years’ time.

We have tried to recognise this special occasion in school in the right way in the week gone by, whilst respecting that not everybody sees things in exactly the same way when it comes to national events.

We enjoyed an afternoon of traditional English fete style activities on the field today as well as a parade of the fun crown competition entries. In assembly in the morning, we watched together a short video showing some background to the coronation and a little bit about the life of Charles. I expect, like you, I will be dipping in and out of the coverage on Saturday and we all hope the occasion goes well for everyone involved.

I was able to get out and about during the week in school and spent some time over at the Year 3 residential camp in Whitemoor Lakes. Of course, the children were tremendously excited and whilst not accustomed to spending time away from home, they behaved really well, and I was just pleased to see the natural enthusiasm of everyone involved.

I also spent a lovely afternoon on the same day over at Crackley Hall umpiring a cricket game for the mixed ability team, which was most enjoyable. Cricket is not an easy sport to play, certainly in the bowling department, and it felt like a comfortable and happy environment to develop your game without the scrutiny of too many critical observers. In fact, the range of matches that afternoon, from our excellent A team down, showed very well our inclusive approach to sport and it was pleasing to note the friendly and considerate behaviour all of the children involved.

However you choose to spend your elongated weekend, I hope you enjoy it with your families and I look forward to seeing the children for assembly next Tuesday to reflect on the events of the weekend. 

Joe Thackway
Headmaster