The Courier

Please click on the link below to view the weekly calendar.  This details all the co-curricular clubs running and any changes.  It also contains fixtures and additional information.

Please note there is no Violin Club this week and Whacky Music will now start at 0815.

Weekly Calendar - 020218.pdf

Crescent School

Monday 5 February 2018

We will be holding our first ‘Mastery Day’ on Monday 5 February. One of our school targets in the classroom this year is to provide opportunities to demonstrate mastery. All pupils will take part in this theme day in mixed age groups and be presented with tasks, puzzles, projects and conundrums all connected to the theme of ‘Party!’. Children will work together to reach conclusions, answers and solutions through using the skills they have learned so far.

We hope it will be a most enjoyable day for children and a fascinating day for staff to watch the pupils shine and rise to the challenges planned.

We look forward to sharing the results of our day, soon.

Ms Forth
Deputy Head Teacher
Head of Curriculum

Coventry Cathedral Chorus and the Warwickshire Symphony Orchestra performed works by Britten, Haydn, Handel, Faure, Stravinsky, John Williams and the Beatles.

The children’s choir, made up of pupils from Coventry and Nuneaton as well as from Crescent School, sang an arrangement of Rainbow’s 'Since you’ve been gone' and 'School Song' from Tim Minchin’s 'Matilda'. The concert ended with all the performers and the audience participating in a medley from 'Mary Poppins'.

We were delighted to be asked back and to be a part of this amazing event which gives pupils the opportunity to see and hear an orchestra and choir perform live.  We are so lucky to have such a superb venue almost on our doorstep!

As part of our local history topic on the Victorians, Class VI went to visit St Mark's Churchyard.  

They discovered that there was much to be learnt from the gravestones. They gained information about popular names, the ages people died and tried to work our some of the stories behind the timelines that were evident.  

Class VI are now going to compare this with the local census information that we have already studied.

On Tuesday this week, Class 1 were visited by Warwickshire Fire Service and took part in an interactive session that was both fun and informative.

The children chose Mrs Emery to be dressed in a fire fighters outfit and the children discussed each item of clothing and how it protects in a fire.  They learnt about safe fires (an adult supervised BBQ) verses unsafe fires, the importance of never playing with matches or lighters and how to 'Stop, Drop and Roll' if your clothes catch fire.

After learning that smoke rises and the safest place to be is on the floor if in a fire, the children took part in some role play, practising being woken by a smoke alarm, crawling quickly out of a building and staying out.

There was much excitement looking at the fire engine and listening to the siren. Lots of questions, lots of life saving learning and lots of fun.

A huge thank you to Warwickshire Fire Service for taking the time to deliver such an important session for the children.

This week we have focused on Science for Classes VI, IV, III and I.  You can read below what they have been learning and view the lovely pictures.  Spotlight on Science for Classes II and V will feature after half term.

Rain did not dampen spirits in Year 5 and 6 Games lesson last week when students where put through their paces in a fitness circuit.

Students learnt how to carry out interval and continuous training and then had a chance to create their own sports specific circuit sessions, justifying how the exercises they had chosen would help improve their fitness for that sport.

All pupils put in fantastic effort and there were lots of Creativity Junior Da Vinci's given out too for the adaptation of some exercises to make them sports specific.  Can you guess the sport they were training for from the pictures?

Monday 12 to Friday 16 February 2018

We want to invite you in to school to work with and support your child through quizzing on Accelerated Reading, Spellzone and Abacus.

You are welcome to join your child in the computing room and experience their opportunities on our learning platforms on any day of the week of Monday 12 to Friday 16 February from 8.15am - 8.35am.

A member of staff will be present to welcome you and show the support we offer your child.

There is no need to make an appointment, just drop in, even if it is for a few minutes. 

Please click on the link below to see the Junior da Vinci Awards this week:

• Harry Barnwell
• Henry Kilner 
• Oliver Bell 

Please click on the link below to see the Accelerated Reader Certificates awarded this week:

Accelerated Reader
 
Congratulations to all.
 
Ms Lowe
Senior Teacher

A number bonds challenge certificate has, this week, been awarded to:

• Archie Monteith
• Bryson Taylor-Jackson
• Chloe Sarkies
• Damilola Oredope
• Dorrit Davies
• Eric Hutchinson
• Faris Akbik
• Freddie Spicer
• Harry McBean
• James Ashton
• Kai Panchal
• Olivia McLoughlin
• Ro Somerset
• Rosina Watson

Congratulations!

Mr Webb
Class II Teacher and Assistant Head
Head of Pre-Prep

Take a look at the Wicked Young Writers site, they want you to write about absolutely anything in less than 750 words.  You could even enter a piece of work that you are particularly proud of.

Entries need to be submitted by 12 March 2018.  Please click on the link below for further information.

Wicked Young Writers

If you love Harry Potter and drawing then this is the competition for you! 

You can draw your own Fantastic Beast, upload it (see link below) or post it by the Saturday 10 February and then you may win tickets to the Warner Brother Studios.  There are entry forms on the competition board by the pupil entrance.

Harry Potter

Every year many of our children enter this BBC competition.   As yet, we haven't had any winners, but this year it may be you...

Take a look at the link and then just have a go.  Please let me know if any of you have entered and I am happy to support in any way I can.

500 Words Competition

Year 3 and 4 girls were put through their paces on Tuesday lunch time when Carol Lewington, Level 2 netball coach of Rugby High 5 Netball Club (part of the LMR Ladies club) came in to run our session.

Carol focused on defensive drills and tactics looking at their positioning and peripheral vision.  Carol was very impressed by the attitudes and ability of the girls and would welcome any of our girls to join her session on a Monday night at Harris School Sports Centre 6.00-7.00pm.  All girls in Classes III, IV, V and VI have been involved in netball within their games sessions and this would be a fantastic arena for them to continue their love of netball outside of school.

There is also an exciting opportunities for students to sign up and get involved with the Wasps Netball team with their Masterclasses which are running over February half term, please see the flyer below for more information.

We are also getting very excited about our up and coming trip to go and support the Wasps Netball team in the Vitality League in their home fixture against the Celtic Dragons on Sunday 18 March. If you have not filled in and returned your consent slip and would like to go then please make sure this is with Mrs McCollin by Tuesday 6 February. Additional copy of letter below.

Crescent U11 'A' netball team travelled away to St Marie's for a netball fixture on Wednesday 31 January.

The girls were able to put in to practice their knowledge of the rules with fast back line and side line plays and quick breaks from penalty passes.  Girls showed strong spirits and great team work, communicating fantastically on court and starting to read how and where each other would move. This resulted in a 3-0 victory with goals scored by Robyn Shaw and Amelie Edge.

Coaches player of the game went to the Captain Clara Woolf.

Well played everyone.

The progress of the under 9 boys has been impressive over the year so far.  On the back of their tournament win, the 'A' team stroked the ball around with confidence and, at times, it was unbelievable.  They struggled to break down a dogged Bilton Grange defence but Isaac Nelson swept in when he showed good movement in the D.

Crescent then conceded a rare goal but the fact that they were trying but failed a complex switch around the back meant that everyone applauded the idea.  Archie Dowling, as he has done, popped up in the right place at the right time to give Crescent the win. Again, Crescent had to break down the tight defence of Stamford but, again, did so with creativity and they deservedly won the mini tournament.

The 'B' team were just as impressive with James Wright showing his usual energy and resulted in a goal despite him being in defence!  A lot of the boys who had not played much hockey before are now showing super skills for their age.

Crescent overcame Bilton Grange. Against Stamford, they went down 2-0 quickly in the match. They did not recover from that but played much better in the second half.

The under 11s played all four of Bilton Grange’s teams.  The 'A' team played Bilton Grange’s 'B' team first and, although the hosts showed impressive skills, the power of Crescent was too much.   Matthew Browne’s goal was the pick with a rocket from a tight angle.

Against the 'A' team, Crescent were certainly competitive but struggled to hold onto the ball and were a little unstable defensively.  

They went 2-0 down quickly but pulled it back with more assertive play to 2-2.  Bilton Grange then got a run of goals to win it 5-2.  

Crescent’s 'B' team drew 2-2 with the Bilton Grange 'D' team and Vignesh Sadasivan got his first goal for the school.  Against the Bilton Grange 'C' team, they came off second best.

One of our lovely parents, Kate Mercer, has produced this video (link below) to promote the preloved uniform that is available to purchase.

The children seem very engaged in the naming of the puppy and there have already been a huge amount of entries into the box.

Children have until Friday 9 February to fill in a slip with their name, class and to choose a suitable name for our puppy.  

It needs to be a name that is not too close to a command (e.g. Faye would not be suitable as it's too close to stay), preferably be two syllables long and a universal name if possible so it can be either a boy or girls dog name.

The slips and box to enter will be on the FoC table along with stickers for every entry submitted.

The top 3 names will be chosen to submit with our entry and update the children on the names chosen.

Friday 9 February 2018 - 5.00pm to 6.30pm

We will be holding our first Movie Night of 2018 in aid of our "Name a Puppy" charity.  All the proceeds from this evening will go towards this and hopefully we will reach and exceed our total of £1500 required. 

We have opted for a doggy-themed movie and have chosen to show Beethoven.  This will be on Friday 9 February in the school hall from 5.00pm and should finish at 6.30pm. Please drop children off via the front entrance and pick them up via the usual side entrance.

It's only £5 per child and £3 for Reception children as they need to be accompanied by an adult and this includes the movie plus snacks and a drink. 

Please put your child(s) name down on the list on the FoC noticeboard and you can either pay on the night or put £5 in an envelope marked "Movie Night" with your child's name on it into the green FoC box. 

If you would like your child to go into after-school until the movie night starts please put their name down on the after-school sheet and tick for your child to receive tea and we'll make sure that all children receive their tea before the movie starts.

16 February 2018 - 3.45pm - 4.15pm

Come along and purchase cakes and sweets all in aid of Year 3.

This year we will be getting your child to decorate a heart shaped porcelain dish which will come gift wrapped with a hand made tag and include some love hearts for £5.

If you would like your child(ren) to participate in this activity please downlaod and complete the form below:

FOC Mothers Day flyer.pdf

Additional copies of the order form can be found on the FoC table.

All forms need to returned by Friday 16 February.

Please click below to view the lunch menu for week commencing 5 February. 

This is in a new format to provide more information regarding the choice of food on offer each day.

Crescent Menu 050218.pdf

Crescent School Office

The Foundation is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Grounds person to develop their career further in grounds keeping and to build on their existing leadership skills.

As the Assistant Grounds Manager, you will be joining a busy, close-knit Grounds Team where you will play a key role in managing the grounds of the three schools within the Foundation.

The successful candidate will be NVQ Level 3 Sports Turf Maintenance qualified or equivalent and will offer significant grounds maintenance experience. The ability to remain calm in a busy and demanding environment, excellent communication skills, strong leadership skills and a flexible attitude to working hours are all essential. An interest in conservation and wildlife will be advantageous.

This is a varied and 'hands-on', predominately outdoors role working 37.5 hours a week, on a 7 days' contract and requires the post holder to be open to change and adapt to changing priorities.

The initial working pattern will be Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm plus a Saturday rota for sports and events.  This is a Foundation wide role, based at Princethorpe College with duties at The Crescent and Crackley Hall Schools.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast growing Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme, child care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe College application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Closing date: Monday 5 February 2018, at 9.00am and interviews are likely to be held on Thursday 8 February at Princethorpe.

Further details and an application form are available from the College website www.princethorpe.co.uk/employment-opportunities.

Please click on the link below to read all about what the Reception Class have been learning over the last fortnight.

Reception Round Up - 020218.pdf