Welcome to The Courier, Crescent School's electronic newsletter.

What a busy week its been!  In this week's edition you can read about the Year 6  inter-house Geography competition; lots of great articles in our around the classes section including some World record attempts and school council's first meeting.   

This week's cover photos is of Year 2 enjoying Privilege Time dressed up as super heroes.  Lots of fun was had by all.

Have a lovely Bank Holiday weekend.

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Headmaster's Message

Headmaster's Message

Dear Parents

I hope you have all enjoyed a productive week at work or home, just as we have done here in school. With two weeks of the new term under our belt we are looking forward to the longer weekend and possibly a little bit of spring sunshine.

My highlight from the week was the Inter-House Geography final, and there are pictures for you to see elsewhere in today’s newsletter. Despite the lockdown and the home learning, the 2021 class of Year 6s have achieved just the same levels of expertise as those in the past and it was great to see a really closely fought final on Tuesday. Many of the children had been doing lots of extra revision and practise and it really showed on the day. I did say to them all that there are not many 10 or 11-year-old children who could tell the river Tay from the river Tamar or the Caucasus from the Carpathians. Hopefully, it was a good example of learning made fun.

We are hard at work here planning for next September and we have interviews for a new art teacher and teaching assistants taking place in the next week or so. Once these are finalised, the details of the timetable can be worked out. Please keep a look out in the newsletter for news of the appointments and you will have a chance to meet all of the new staff in person at the Welcome Evening in July.

One new appointment we are delighted to announce is Jacqui Johnson, who will be joining us as our new Science and DT teacher across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 from September. She will replace the excellent Jo Byrne who announced her semi-retirement earlier in the term. Jacqui comes to us with from St Laurence’s Schools where she worked as science coordinator. She really impressed us with her enthusiasm, calm approach and her skills and knowledge during the recent recruitment process.

I hope you all enjoy the weekend and May bank holiday and I look forward to seeing you all back here on Tuesday

Best wishes

Joe Thackway
Headmaster

 

Welcome To Our New Science And DT Teacher

Jacqui Johnson will join us in September as our new teacher of Science and Design Technology. Jacqui will be working with children from Year 1 to Year 6 and teaching them all aspects of these two important subjects. Jacqui is a Psychology graduate comes to us from St Lawrence Primary School in Southam, having trained as a teacher at Warwick University. Whilst at St Laurence’s, Jacqui has been involved in STEM initiatives as well as guiding her school towards the Primary Science Quality Mark. We wish Jacqui every success in her new role.

Joe Thackway
Headmaster

Weekly Information

Weekly Calendar

The weekly calendar can be viewed by clicking on the link below.  It details all the clubs, events, fixtures and additional information for the week. 

Weekly Calendar - 3 May 2021 

You can log into SOCS here to view your child(ren)'s activities:

SOCS

After School provision can be booked through My School Portal.

MySchoolPortal 

Crescent School

News

Fantastic Results For Class 6W

When we read in the news or hear politicians talk of schools not providing a good enough education in lockdown and the huge numbers of children needing to 'catch up' to repair the damage, as a teacher or parent it does make your heart sink. 

Our Crescent pupils were engaged in their home learning tasks and live lessons exceptionally well right from the beginning. To demonstrate to the Crescent community how efficiently we continued to provide a high standard of curriculum over the past 12 months, Class 6W completed their final GL Assessments just before the Easter Holidays. These assessments happen every year at this time, and we are happy to report that in all the core subjects of English, Mathematics and Science every single pupil scored at either the 'expected' standard for a Year 6 child or indeed 'exceeded' that expectation.

We are thrilled with their achievements as are they. These scores are shared with the children's secondary school destinations as part of transition. They really do demonstrate how well the class has performed through the disruption of two lockdowns and the resilience they showed through all the changes to the 11+ and entrance exams. 

Class 6W parents will receive a record of their scores in their final reports this term.

Ms Forth
A very proud Head of Curriculum
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Maths Mentoring Pilot For Year 5

The Princethorpe Foundation are piloting EasyA Maths Mentoring with Year 5 pupils. This is a system that pupils can use to contact an older pupil mentor online when they are stuck or have a question regarding their Maths homework.

We are looking to start this by Thursday 6 May and look forward to hearing how the children find this pilot.

Ms Forth
Year 5, Deputy Head (Academic)
Head of Maths and Geography

 

Eva Plays Piano In Assembly

The whole school enjoyed a beautiful musical start to the day today, with Eva from Year 5 playing ‘March Hares’ on the piano. Eva played faultlessly and with great appreciation for the spring theme.

Joe Thackway
Headmaster

Sun Care

All children in school are taught how to keep themselves safe in the sun. This is monitored in school especially if children spend significant amounts of time outdoors in play or outdoor learning.

Of course all school staff and parents have a safeguarding duty of care for children. As such please could we ask that, throughout this term all children have in school daily plenty of water, a school sunhat and sun cream. 

Please note that staff are not permitted to apply sun cream to children or to share sun cream and so the ideal solution is for children to come to school with once-a-day sun cream already applied.

With many thanks for your continued support in this protection.

Mr Webb
Crescent Designated Safeguarding Lead

School Council Meeting

The School Council met for the first time this term and got straight down to business! This term the school are raising money for the BWENGU project in Malawi, but we need to decide on a local charity for the upcoming Advent Term. The children discussed options, brainstormed ideas, and came up with some interesting suggestions - we will keep you posted.

In addition to this, the children talked about the food served in school, including what they really like and some possible new suggestions for the future. We are looking forward to inviting our Chef Manager, Stephen Moore, to our next Council meeting to talk to him,

So, there is plenty to keep our Council members busy for the next few weeks and we will let you know how things progress.

Mrs Monteith and Mrs Stapleton
School Council 

Safeguarding - Pupils Arriving At School And Collection

Please ensure that you wait with your child(ren) at drop off until the school's opening at 8.15am.  It is only at this time that school becomes responsible for all children's safe care. Before this time it is a parental duty.

Please note, however, that all children can be brought to the front door at any time from 7.45am - 8.15am where they will be welcomed and looked after by our Early Bird staff as appropriate for their age. This does not need to be booked in advance.

Also please let the school office and/or your child's form teacher know if someone else will be collecting your child at the end of the day. We cannot release pupils without this information.

Many thanks

Mr Webb
Designated Safeguarding Lead 

You Will Be Found - Foundation Collaboration

Last Friday 23 April, Princethorpe College hosted its Spring Concert, thanks once again to the wonders of technology. Masterminded by their fantastic Director of Music, Gil Cowlishaw, it was another virtual recital for the school community to enjoy. It included a second Foundation-wide musical collaboration after last summer’s super performance of The Climb.

In a rousing finale the, 90-strong, Foundation Virtual Music Group performed You Will Be Found from the musical Dear Evan Hansen. This latest ‘Big Sing’ brought together the talents of our community playing and singing from the safety of their own homes. Its message of hope was both inspiring and uplifting for us all and serves as a reminder to anyone who feels lost or uncertain that, as the song says - you are not alone.

We say a huge thank you to Gil and the wonderful Princethorpe Foundation vocalists and musicians for providing such wonderful entertainment for a Friday night.

If you haven’t seen the performance you can watch the finale here: https://vimeo.com/540681358

Considerate Parking Request Reminder

Dear Parents

We have received a small number of complaints and concerns regarding parking since the start of term.  Please be considerate when parking around school. 

In particular, we have been made aware of a number of problems near the junction in Dalkeith Avenue/Magnet Lane. 

The safety of the children is of paramount concern and it is also important that we are seen as 'good neighbours'! I would urge everyone to drive and park with this in mind on all occasions around the school site.

Joe Thackway
Headmaster 

Events

Class 6W Celebration Breakfast

Wednesday 19 May 2021 - 9.00am - 10.00am

Year 6 will have a continental breakfast prepared for them by Mr Moore to celebrate the end of Exam season and the confirmation of their secondary school places.

Mrs Webb
Class 6W Form Teacher

Final Call - Princethorpe College Year 5 Taster Experience And Open Afternoon

Saturday 22 May - 1.30pm to 5.30pm 

Princethorpe College warmly invites Year 5 pupils and their families to a specifically tailored Foundation Prep Schools Year 5 Taster Experience and Open Afternoon. Children to arrive at 1.30pm Parents to return for 4.15pm.

This special event is aimed at giving prospective pupils a taste of senior school life through a variety of sample lessons and their parents the opportunity to hear Ed Hester, the Headmaster, speak about the College’s ethos, aims and vision. Towards the end of the afternoon there will be the option for families to have a guided tour around the school and grounds conducted by Sixth Formers. Members of the Senior Leadership and Admissions Team will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have at the end of the tour.

Light refreshments, including the legendary Princethorpe cookies, will be available. The event will be very carefully managed within government guidelines. 

To sign up for this event please complete the online form here by 9.00am on Wednesday 5 May 2021.

Crescent School Open Evening For Prospective Parents

Thursday 27 May 2021 - 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Please share news of our Open Evening for prospective pupils.

Prospective pupils and their parents are warmly invited to Crescent School's Open Evening on Thursday 27 May from 5.00pm - 7.30pm.

On arrival families will be greeted by the Head Boy and Head Girl before taking a tour of the school. Our Open Evening will give prospective families an insight into life at Crescent and the opportunity to ask our Senior Leadership Team any questions that they might have. 

In order to adhere to government guidelines, the evening will be by appointment only. A maximum of two family members will be able to attend with the prospective pupil/s.

To register your interest please click here

For more information or to talk to our Admissions Team, please contact our Registrar Mrs Helen Morley on 01788 523851 or by email admissions@crescentschool.co.uk.

LAMDA Exams

Thursday 27 and Friday 28 May 2021

LAMDA exams will be held on the above dates for those children who have been registered.  

The timetable will be circualted when available.

Miss Thompson
Head of Drama

Non-Uniform Day In Aid Of Bwengu

Friday 28 May 2021

We will be holding a non-uniform day on Friday 28 May with all proceeds going to this term's chosen charity, Bwengu Projects. 

Please send a £1 donation with your child to be given to the House Captains who will be collecting at the Pupil Entrance at drop off.

Thank you.

Mrs Monteith and Mrs Stapleton
Class 3S and 4M Form Teachers

Wonders of the World Culture Day

Wonders of the World Day is an off-timetable day where the children will explore and experience some of the continents of the World, immersing themselves in a range of cultural experiences to broaden their understanding of the world around them.

Mrs Webb
Assistant Head

 

Class Photographs

Monday 14 June 2021 - 0900 - 1200

Class photos will be taken on Monday 14 June 2021.  Please ensure children are wearing the correct summer uniform with blazers.

Crescent School

Years 3 - 6 Sports Day

Tuesday 15 June 2021 - 10.00am - 11.45am

We are all very much looking forward to our Sports Day for Years 3-6 on Tuesday 15 June. This is being held within the school day so normal drop off and collection times from school apply.

Please note that all pupils are to wear PE kit to school, blazers are not required but tracksuit tops or hoodies are to be worn. Please ensure that your child(ren) comes to school with the following:

  • suncream, applied before school
  • a 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.

More details regarding spectators will be provided in due course when further Covid restrictions are released.

Mrs McCollin
Head of PE and Games

Music Exams

Friday 18 June 2021 - 9.00am to 5.15pm

Music exams are scheduled for Friday 18 June 2021.  

Music Exams will be held on Friday 18 June 2021 between 9.00am and 5.15pm. The timetable will be circulated to the parents of children involved in due course.

Mrs Barnes
Director of Music

Pre-Prep Sports Day

Friday 25 June 2021 - 10.15am - 11.45am

We are all very much looking forward to our Sports Day for Pre-Prep on Friday 25 June. This is being held within the school day so normal drop off and collection times from school apply.

Please note that all pupils are to wear PE kit to school, blazers are not required but tracksuit tops or hoodies are to be worn. Please ensure that your child(ren) comes to school with the following:

  • sun cream, applied before school
  • a 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.

More details regarding spectators will be provided in due course when further Covid restrictions are released.

Mrs McCollin
Head of PE and Games

Awards

Junior da Vinci Students

Congratulations to these children for becoming JdV students:

  • Kiran, Maximilion and Zac in Science and DT
  • Zahra in Science and DT and English
  • Annalise, Tegan and Zara in English
  • Aryan, Charlotte, Dorrit, Evie, Liana, Ro and Rosina in RE 
  • Samuel and Nora in Art

Mrs Webb
Assistant Head

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Accelerated Reader Achievements

This week congratulations go to:

3,000,000 words:

  • Alyssa (6W)
  • Drew (5F)

2,000,000 words:

  • Ellie (4M)

1,000,000 words:

  • George R (6W)
  • Harry (4M)
  • Mya (4M)
  • Edward F (3Y)

500,000 words:

  • Sam (4M)
  • Emily (3Y)
  • Roisin (3Y)
  • Timi (3Y)

Keep up the good reading!

Mrs Webb
Assistant Head
 
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Accelerated Reader Top Quizzers And Word Wizards

Top Quizzers this week are:

  • 3Y  Darius
  • 4M Chloe
  • 5F  Harriet
  • 6W Orla

Word Wizards this week are:

  • 3Y  Alex T
  • 4M Zahra
  • 5F  Drew
  • 6W Alyssa
Mrs Webb
Assistant Head
 
 
 
                

Playground Conduct Award

This week's Playground Conduct awards go to Amy, Rosina, Libby and Edward for their great conduct at lunchtimes. 

Lunchtime Supervisors

 
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Pre-Prep Reading Certificates

Super reader certificates have this week been awarded to:

  • Elliott 
  • Eve 
  • Everly 
  • Jonny 
  • Joshua 
  • Patrick 
  • Roisin 
  • Theo M

Well done to you all.

Mr Webb
Head of Pre-Prep

 

Times Table Rockstars - Weekly Class Battle 22 April - 29 April 2021

Well done Class 4M - and good to see 2W on the podium:

  • 1st place - Class 4M with 6,988 points
  • 2nd place - Class 3Y with 5,577 points
  • 3rd place - Class 6W with 4,417 points

The players contributing the most points to their class were:

  • 1st - Bryson (4M)
  • 2nd - Matthew (2W)
  • 3rd - Timi (3Y)
The most improved speedsters in each class are:
 
Class  Name  Title
3Y Timi Rock Legend
3Y Alex T Rock Legend
4M Sam Rock Star
 
'Jamming' has now been added to TT Rock Stars. This is where you can choose and practice what you want. It can be the tables, the number of questions and whether you try multiplication or division facts. Have a go - the harder you make it, the more coins you earn.
 
The next battle is Friday 30 April - Thursday 6 May 2021. 

Stay Calm and Rock on!
 
Art Frizzmeister 
Deputy Head

Around The Classes

Reception Roundup

Please click on the link below to read all about what the Reception Classes have been learning this week.  Please scroll through the gallery of photos attached to this article.

Reception Round Up - 30 April 2021 

Mrs Pullen and Mrs Emery
Reception Class Teachers
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Class 1S Are In A Class Of Their Own!

Class 1S have been discovering how to draw their self-portraits by using mirrors, practising the location and size of their features, and finally sketching and colouring their own artwork.

Kiran, Isabella and Thomas developed their skills well and we’re sure you agree, their likeness to their portraits are very lifelike!

They all received JdVs in mastery for their excellent work. 

Mrs Stapleton
Class 1S Form Teacher
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Class 3Y Co-Curricular Craft Club

This week in Craft Club we were reaching for the stars! We designed, made, and decorated rockets using envelopes.  We then made the most of the lunch time sunshine and tested our rockets using a straw as the launch pad!

The distance travelled wouldn't quite have made it to the moon, but as you can see from the smiling faces, we had lots of fun trying!

Mrs Dowling
Year 3 TA
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Class 3Y World Record Attempts

In English, Class 3Y have been studying information texts using the Guinness World Records and The World's Laziest Duck and other records. For the homework, the children attempted records suggested on the GWR Kids website. These included how many socks you could put on one foot in 30 secs, the number of teddies caught whilst blindfolded and fastest time to stack 20 LEGO bricks in a right-angle tower.

Our 3Y Record Holders in these categories were:

Most socks on one foot:

  • Emily - 19
  • Roisin - 11
  • Sam O and Grace - 9

Most teddies caught: 

  • Edward F - 25
  • Maggie and Harry - 16

Fastest time to stack 20 LEGO bricks in a right-angle tower

  • Maisie - 58 seconds
  • Oliver - 1min 3 seconds

The children were also inspired to come up with their own record-breaking ideas. See next week's Courier for more Crescent Records!

Mrs Dowling
Class 3Y Teaching Assistant
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Class 4M Fantastic Fairy Tales

Class 4M started their new English topic last week - Fairy Tales. They considered what the traditional elements of a fairy tale are and studied three very different versions of The Princess and the Pea. The authors had 'innovated' the story in exciting ways, but the plot and characters were the same.

The children then looked at how to break the story down into its relevant stages, to lead the reader through the tale in creative ways. They each selected their favourite fairy tale and created a story map, using banners, speech bubbles, arrows, and colourful illustrations to bring their tale to life. The results are fantastic, and they are all up on the wall in our classroom. Some examples are here; well done 4M!

Mrs Monteith
Class 4M Form Teacher
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Class 4M Co-Curricular Pbones

A new Year 4 Club caused great excitement this week as 13 pupils met the challenge of producing their first notes on a Pbone.

The children arrived ready to learn in true Crescent style and the hall was quickly filled with giggles and music.

Pbone Club is a first for the school and most importantly, promises to be great fun!

Mrs Fisher
Music Teacher 
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Class 5F Science

Class 5F has been learning about how plants reproduce using vocabulary such as pollination, fertilization, germination as well as naming the parts of the flower using words like stigma, style, ovary, anther, and filament. On Monday they all dissected a lily, displayed it on A3 paper and labelled all the different parts.

Mrs Byrne
Head of Science and DT
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Class 6W English

Stories often start with plans and can be broken down into key points of a story map. 6W were walking through their story map using Seesaw to record their work so they could share it with me and the class, this led to further work the next day where they recorded an oral version of their story. Their focus and application to the task really impressed me.

Mrs Webb
Class 6W Form Teacher
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Class 6W Inter House Geography Competition

Tuesday of this week saw this the final of this year’s Inter-House Geography competition. The children in Year 6 have been working hard in class learning the major cities, rivers, mountain, seas, oceans and channels of the UK and Europe. The children then took part in a class quiz to decide who goes through to represent the houses in the final. Well done to all of those children have got through.

Red House  Ayla Captain
  Asha  
  Josh  
  Caitlyn  
Yellow House Amy Captain
  George R  
  Alyssa  
  Isaac  
Blue House Isla Captain
  Amelia  
  Michael  
  George  
Scorers Orla  
  Jay  
  Hattie  

It was a very close fought event this year, with the lead changing hands a number of times as the rounds developed. In the end however St David’s came out as clear winners and received the congratulations of the rest of the class as well as the Year 5 children who came to watch and offer their support.

Joe Thackway
Year 6 Geography Teacher

 

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School Promise

School Promise Rule Of The Week

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 continue 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'

Mr Webb
Assistant Head

Digital Citizenship

Making Mobile Phones Safer for Children

There is no escaping the importance of mobile ‘smart’ phones in today’s society… whether it be for messaging, video and regular calling, taking photos and videos, banking, gaming, or ordering yourself a pizza! It would probably also not surprise you to know that most children in the UK regularly have access to a smartphone, either a parents’ or siblings' device, or more commonly their own. A survey last year even found that a massive 53% of children aged 7 have their own mobile, jumping sharply to 90% by the age of 11.

Now with most technology, these devices are not only a lot of fun, they can be extremely helpful, particularly in terms of maintaining near constant contact with your loved one and being able to track their location at the touch of a button. They do however need to be carefully set up to ensure maximum protection for the younger users. This includes setting up content restrictions, web and search filters and carefully monitoring and limiting what apps can be downloaded.

Attached are two very handy guides, one for iPhones and the other for Android devices which are a great place to start, but if you have any further questions on how to make phones as safe they can possibly be, including using tracking apps like Life360, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Mr Adkins
Head of Digital Learning

FoC Events

FoC Meeting - Monday 21 June 2021

Monday 21 June 2021 - 8pm

Our next FoC meeting takes place on Monday 21 June.  This will take place via Zoom, please come along and join us for this meeting where we will be discussing events for the term.

Log-in details will be sent out nearer the time. 

Nick Brosnan
FoC Chair

Bag2school Collection

We have arranged for Bag2school (www.bag2school.com) to do a school collection on Tuesday 22 June 2021. 

Bag2school is a fundraising scheme which collects unwanted textiles and sells them to importers and textile manufacturers in many countries of Eastern and Western Europe, Africa and Asia - all of benefit to the circular economy. 

This is an excellent way to get rid of all the unwanted clothing etc you have been collecting during lockdowns!

After collecting the items they will weigh them and present FoC with a cheque.

Further information about the donation process will be released nearer the time but in the meantime here is a list of the items they will be collecting (they must be good quality for re-use): 

  • Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s clothing
  • Paired shoes (tied together or elastic band around)
  • Handbags/hats/bags/scarves and ties/lingerie/sock/belts
  • Soft toys
  • Household linen/Household curtains/Household towels/Household bedding (bed sheets, pillow cases and duvet covers)

Please note there is no facility to store these items at school so we ask that parents do not drop anything off before the allotted day. 

Friends of Crescent

FoC

Preloved Uniform Wanted

We will happily accept any of the following Crescent pre-loved uniform:

  • School Blazers
  • School Coats
  • School Cardigans and Jumpers
  • School Dresses (winter and summer) and Skirts
  • School T-Shirts/Polo Shirts/PE Shorts/Skorts
  • School Boaters
  • School Bags
  • School Tracksuits

Please do not include anything not on the list above e.g trousers, shirts etc. 

Uniform should be put into carrier bags and left by the box outside the main school entrance.  It will then be removed and kept in quarantine ready to be used when safe to do so.

Preloaded uniform enquiries can be made by emailing Vicky on the link below:

Preloved Uniform

Crescent School 

 

FoC Year Group Reps

Below are the details of the FoC Year Group Representatives. These reps will communicate with you on all our events via email, whatsapp or facebook. 

Year Group 1st Rep 2nd Rep
Reception RE Hannah Gowney-Hedges  
Reception RP Zainab Remi-Omosowon  
Year 1 Vicky Morley Nicole Kemp
Year 2 Sanda Mocanu Saly Husbands
Year 3 Inez de Koning Karen Williams
Year 4 Emilie Crowfoot Laynie Osborn
Year 5 Semma King Anita Somerset
Year 6 Kal Mistry Elizabeth Coulson
 
Nick Brosnan
FoC Chair

Housekeeping

Lunch Menu Week Commencing 3 May 2021

Please click on the link below to view the lunch menu for next week: 

Lunch Menu - 3 May 2021 

Children are able to have either of the main options.

Olive Catering

 

Term Dates 2020/21 And 2021/22

Please find below term dates for 2020/21 and 2021/22:

2020/21
Trinity Term
Term starts Monday 19 April 2021
May Bank holiday - Monday 3 May 2021 (no school)
Half Term Saturday 29 May to Sunday 6 June 2021
Term ends Tuesday 6 July 2021

2021/22
Michaelmas Term
Term starts Monday 6 September 2021
Half Term Saturday 16 October to Sunday 31 October 2021
Term ends Tuesday 14 December 2021

Lent Term
Term starts Wednesday 5 January 2022
Half Term Saturday 19 February to Sunday 27 February 2022
Term ends Tuesday 5 April 2022

Trinity Term
Term starts Monday 25 April 2022
May Bank Holiday Monday 2 May 2022 (no school)
Half Term Saturday 28 May to Sunday 5 June 2022
Term ends Wednesday 6 July 2022

School Uniform Items Stocked At School

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

The Princethorpe Foundation Employment Opportunities

The Foundation has the following vacancies:

  • Teacher of Art
  • Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant
  • Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant
  • IT Engineer
  • Teacher of Politics and History (Maternity Cover)
  • Exam Invigilators

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.

Anti-Fraud - Reminder

Cyber-crime – please be extra vigilant

Parents are asked to be vigilant when reading emails relating to the payment of school fees and any other items to the Foundation. You can protect yourselves by only making payments to us in line with our normal, published methods. Any email offering a large discount on fees for the coming academic year if paid immediately is fraudulent.

There has been no change to the bank details of Princethorpe College, Crackley Hall or Crescent and there is no intention to make any changes in the foreseeable future. Any electronic notification that appears to be from any of the Foundation schools changing these details may be fraudulent.  Our bank details are available on the Parent Bills, the Online Payment Portal and in the Information Booklet for each school, and only those details should be used.

Please do not hesitate to contact me or my colleagues in the Bursary if you are have any doubts about the correct details or indeed if anything appears suspicious.

Eddie Tolcher
Foundation Bursar



 

COVID-19

Covid Restrictions - Parent's Spectating At Sports Fixtures

Please note due to Covid restrictions, parents are unable to spectate at school sports fixtures before 17 May 2021.  We will issue further information for any fixtures after this date.

Joe Thackway
Crescent School

Face Coverings On School Grounds

In line with other local schools and Warwickshire County Council’s message below, please wear face coverings on school grounds (if you are able) when dropping off and collecting children. 

Please remember there is plenty of space around school to socially distance.

Many thanks for you for your co-operation.

Joe Thackway
Headmaster

Covid Symptoms Guidance And School Process

Children or adults with symptoms must not enter school. Parents must check for symptoms each day before bringing their child into school.

The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are:

  • a high temperature – please, if you have not already done so, source a thermometer to check temperatures at home
  • a new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)
  • a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste – this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal

Any children or adult who develops symptoms will need to leave the building as soon as possible and be tested for Covid-19.

Details on testing can be obtained at www gov uk/get-coronavirus-test or call the Test and Trace Helpdesk on 119.

Hand held thermometers will be used to check the temperature of any individual feeling unwell. Children who develop symptoms during the school day will be taken to the Meeting Room and their parents called to come and collect the child, as well as any siblings of the child.

Other members of the household should self-isolate for 10 days from when the symptomatic person first had symptoms, or until a negative test result is returned.

In the event of a positive test result the full protocols of test and trace will be followed www.gov.uk/guidance/nhs-test-and-trace-how-it-works#

Children returning from restricted areas outside UK must self-isolate as advised by the government guidance before returning to school.