The Courier

Dear Parents

We finished the term by welcoming back some happy and probably very tired children from their residential visit to Rock UK. I hope by now they have all been able to recover, particularly those with coughs, colds and ailments.

We took a larger group than normal this year and I was delighted to hear so many positive reports from the staff about the behaviour and good manners of our Crescent children.  It has worked out well this year with the residential visit coming just before we break up for a much-needed Easter holiday. We have also got a priority booking in for next year where we will return on a Friday with a weekend ahead to recover. Many, many thanks to all the staff who have worked so hard to make this such a successful and enjoyable trip for the children.

We had a lovely, but quiet, time back here at school and I am sure the children and staff are well ready for their Easter break. The staff have spent the last two days in meetings and training sessions on a wide range of themes including maths mastery, learning through metacognition and safeguarding. We have also spent time considering whole school targets for next year which I will be able to feedback to parents at the Welcome Evening in June.

I hope you all have a restful and enjoyable time with your families over the Easter break and we look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 29 April.

Best Wishes

Joe Thackway

For a two or three week period this year we will be focusing on one of the sayings in the School Promise. We will talk about this in assembly and in form period. It would be great if you could discuss this with your children at home and support the messages we are emphasising in school.

We start Trinity term with the category of Good Friends and focus on the theme of good manners. Simple acts of courtesy and kindness can make such a difference to our quality of life and it is something we value very highly at Crescent, as I know you do at home.

'We use our manners all the time'

Joe Thackway
Headmaster