The Courier

Today we have had a non uniform day to raise money for the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance and the Children's Air Ambulance. Everybody wore an item of yellow clothing, (and some of us wore head to toe yellow!) as this is the charity's special colour.

There was also a 'Guess the Name of the Teddy' competition, and the winners will be announced after half term. Up for grabs is an Air Ambulance teddy for one lucky person in each form.

We will let you all know our grand total in the next edition of the Courier and thank you, as always, for all your support. Anything that we can raise for this amazing charity will be greatly received. 

In our Good News assembly this morning we awarded the first ever School Promise certificates to recognise the children’s excellent behaviour as good friends, good learners or good citizens. 

Congratulations go to:

• Reception Class - Aryaan for looking after a class mate when they were worried
• Class I - Alex G for always thinking of others and being kind and inclusive
• Class II - Ellie for showing gentle and caring thought and kindness towards others
• Class IV - Jack for being calm and sensible around school and in lessons
• Class VF - Henry for being kind and respectful to all adults and pupils alike
• Class VY - Keshav for embracing new friendships since starting Crescent School

  For being a Good Learner and keeping the School Promise:

• Reception Class - Ottie for facing challenge with enthusiasm
• Class I - Leela for always working hard and trying her best
• Class II - Harry for always working hard and trying his best
• Class II - Ro Somerset for always trying hard with a positive attitude and a smile
• Class III - Ella for being gentle and caring to other children in school
• Class VF - Isabel for never giving up in her independent work
• Class VY - Rania for showing dedication to her learning inside and outside of school and putting lots of effort into all of her work
• Class VI - Mehul for listening and working hard in lessons

For being a Good Citizen and keeping the School Promise:

• Class III - Grace for being happy, respectful and polite to her friends and to the staff
• Class VI - Anton for showing empathy and kindness to younger children

Thank you to Maximillion, Darius, Zahra, Grace, Ollie, Mily, Sam and Mehul for their good conduct, good manners and respect for others during lunchtimes. The supervisors decided that you are this half term's recipients of Top Table invitations. 

The following children also received Certificates of Excellence from the Playground Supervisors:

• George for always following Playground rules
• Euan for always being full of playgroud joy
• Caitlin for always being helpful on the playground
• Maisie for being kind and caring to others

Well done to all of you.

Image Musical Theatre visited the Crescent School on Tuesday 16 October to stage a production of the exciting tale of Robin Hood.  The children got to join in with the super story-telling session and clearly all enjoyed the show.

Image Musical Theatre is a company that performs participatory theatre to primary school audiences.  They believe that bringing a story to life engages children and helps encourage them to read.

The actors, Will, Matt and Clarissa, began by selecting ten children who would take part in the show.  They then worked with the audience teaching them a series of songs, hand actions and responses to accompany the tale.

After a short break to allow the players to get into their costumes the production started.  It was an excellent performance full of comedy and wit and the children sat focussed and fully engaged.  The theatre company cleverly brought the classic tale to life and the children really enjoyed ‘booing’ the villain, cheering for the ‘hero’ and singing all the songs.  Well done to Crescent’s budding actors who delivered their lines with aplomb.

It was another great morning of lovely learning and fantastic fun.

We are constantly trying to improve in all areas of the education we offer the pupils at Crescent School and are now at a stage in the academic year where we need you to tell us how well you think we are doing and how we can improve the things that are important to you.

Please complete the Parent Questionnaire by Friday 26 October 2018.  An email was sent to parents last week with all the details regrding how to access the link.

With thanks in anticipation of your help.

Mr Joe Thackway
Headmaster

Bella Davies in Class II put her considerable creative and entrepreneurial skills to maximum use this weekend as she joined her mum at a local craft show where she made some clay items of her own before selling them to visitors.

We look forward to you becoming Alan Sugar's "Apprentice" in around 2032 Bella!