The Courier

Tuesday 26 March 2019 - 4.00pm to 5.00pm

On 26 March 2019 we welcome Mark Groome to school for two information sessions on the important area of promoting childhood happiness and well-being. The first will be in the main hall from 4.00pm and is aimed at parents from all year groups in the school. Later in the evening there is an information evening for Year 4 and 5 parents on the transition process into Year 7 and Mark will be talking on the theme of managing exam stress.

Mark is an engaging speaker with a 'parent friendly’ approach and I am sure you will enjoy his presentations. Full details of both events have been sent to all parents in a separate ISAMS message so please do check your inboxes for this and respond to the school office as required.

Tuesday 26 March 2019 - 7.00pm to 8.30pm

The focus of the evening is to go through with parents the potentially daunting process of finding the right school for your son or daughter when they leave us at the end of Year 6.  You will be told about how and when to apply for maintained and independent secondary schools, the type of standardised scoring that the maintained schools use and there will be advice from members of staff on preparing your child for the exams they will be sitting. The evening will clarify the timeline involved in this and explain a bit more about how we can help you navigate the process without too much anxiety. 

This year we are also delighted to welcome along Mark Groome, who will talk about the important area of managing stress for children, and parents, though the minefield of entrance exams, interviews and school applications. 

This meeting will be held in the School Hall.  Parking will be available on the Playground from 6.45pm.

Friday 29 March 2019 - 2.00pm to 4.00pm

The House Swimming Gala is on Friday 29 March from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at Rugby School.  All children in Years 3-6 will be involved and will need their swimming costumes, two towels and their PE t-shirt. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate spectators at this event. However, there is a short presentation after at 3.45pm which parents can attend.

Please pick your child up from Rugby School at 4.00pm or email Crescent School Office in advance if your child needs to go into after school and we will arrange for them to get back to school.  Siblings are able to be picked up from school earlier to assist with collection from Rugby school, again, please let the school office know.

Saturday 30 March - 9.30am to 12.00pm

Join us for our Spring Open Morning, a wonderful opportunity to look around the school and meet staff and pupils.

As part of the Open Morning there will be a very special performance by Reception to Year 2 pupils, along with children from Pathfinders Nursery, of Hats Off - An All-Weather Musical. A fun and educational musical that takes the audience on a tour through the changing seasons of the year as Apple the pony tries to find a hat suitable for the weather.

It promises to be fantastic entertainment for visitors of all ages, and will really showcase the talents, confidence and stage presence of the school's youngest pupils. The show commences at 10.00am and we would urge visitors to arrive early to get a good seat!

After the half-hour performance there will be a short presentation about the Crescent and our ambitions for the school as part of the Princethorpe Foundation, and the chance to meet  Headmaster, Joe Thackway. There will also be short Q&A sessions with Alan Webb, Assistant Head - Head of Pre-Prep and Headmaster Joe Thackway about the Crescent's offering for Reception to Year 2 and Year 3 to Year 6. 

Elsewhere on site there will be plenty to see and do, including guided tours by the older pupils, sporting displays, instrumental performances, plus the opportunity to visit classrooms and chat informally to current parents and staff from Pathfinders, the Crescent and Princethorpe College. Light refreshments will be available. There is no need to book.

For more information about the Open Morning please call Registrar, Mrs Helen Morley on 01788 523851 or email admissions@crescentschool.co.uk.

Thursday 4 April 2019 - 2.15pm to 3.15pm

We will be presenting our annual Spring Concert on Thursday 4 April. It will feature all the extra-curricular music groups as well as some soloists and will start at 2.15pm.

All are welcome to come and hear the results of this term’s music hard work and effort!

Friday 5 April 2019 - 2.45pm to 3.45pm

All are welcome to attend our Easter Service in the School Hall on Friday 5 April.  This will be led by Classes 5Y and 5F and the Choir.