The Courier

We haven't yet seen the traditional warm and sunny weather that normally welcomes us back to school in September but the cool and rather wet conditions haven't dampened the children's enthusiasm during the week. I have had some great feedback from children and parents about their start to the term and I hope this a sign of things to come.

It was a pleasure this week to announce the new positions of responsibility in Year 6. I know this is a great cause for celebration for those who have been chosen but I would also say to those who are disappointed to try to bounce back and show their teachers they have the qualities needed to cope with setbacks and still stay firmly on the right course. We will of course be thinking next about Prefects for the year and the first of these appointments will be made shortly after half term. I know all the Year 6 children joined together in offering sincere congratulations to the new post holders. This really has the makings of a great group at the top of our school; there are so many sound characters in the year group who genuinely set an excellent example to us all.

It is rather a momentous weekend for the Thackway family as we send our eldest son James off to start his degree course at Nottingham University. Inevitably, at times like these you start to think back to the early days of your child's life and reflect on the happiness and joy you shared as they grew up. Hopefully, you are able to reflect on a job well done but there will be, for me at least, a slight sense of sadness, as we say our goodbyes and he starts a new phase of his life. One lesson that I have learnt from my children is that they all have in built propensities and talents and a large part of your job as a parent is to give these a voice and allow your children to develop in their own way. Something to bear in mind I am sure as families start to think ahead to the day when secondary school choices are made.

Enjoy your weekend.

We hope you are enjoying our new-look newsletter The Courier!

Each weekly edition of The Courier will have a general overview message followed by an index list of the news and information, split into categories, as clickable title links.

Here are some top tips for navigating The Courier on your phone:

• Click the title link of the article or event you are interested in (this will open the newsletter in your browser with the article you have selected)
• From here you can scroll through all the articles in this category
• To get back to the top of a category quickly, use the green arrow in the bottom right of your browser. Click this and you will jump to the top of the page, the category index
• The category index will list all the articles in that category that week
• Select ‘Newsletter Index’, to return you to the main newsletter index listing all the categories and articles
• To move between different editions of The Courier use the green button with three white lines at the top of the newsletter. Click this and you can choose which weekly edition of The Courier you would like to browse.

From Wednesday 27 October Harvest donations (non-perishable items please) can be brought to the school.  Please leave them on or near the FoC table and they will be transported into the hall by Year 6 children later in the day. In past years it was our custom to ask for decorated baskets and boxes of goods, but as donations are going to a combination of Rugby Foodbank and Hope 4 this year there is no need to do this. As well as the usual tins and packets, donations of toiletries will also be gratefully received and they can be brought into school in boxes or carrier bags or as individual items.

S Stapleton

Thank you to all those who attended the presentation on the Junior da Vinci programme on Monday afternoon. I had some lovely feedback about how excited children were about this reward system and I look forward to your continued support on this.

For those who wish to look through the PowerPoint again and for those who could not make it, the slides are available on request for you to peruse at your leisure.

S.Lowe

Crescent School pupils and staff showed their best sides off to good effect earlier this week when professional photographer Marcus Perkins travelled up from London to spend the day at school on a photo shoot for with our Marketing Team.  This is the second time Marcus has visited the Crescent and his lovely images feature extensively in the new Foundation prospectus and websites.

Marcus' busy schedule saw him focus his lens on pupils from Reception to Class VI taking part in a range of activities from whole school assembly, to bead threading, reading in the new library and tackles on the rugby field.

Thanks to everyone for their co-operation. The pictures will grace the school website and marketing materials and we look forward to seeing the fruits of Marcus' labours in the next week or so.

There are plenty of opportunities for prospective pupils and their parents to visit the College.

Sunday 24 September 2017 - 2.00pm - 5.00pm

A reminder that the annual College Open Afternoon takes place this Sunday 24 September from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. This is an informal opportunity to look around the school and to meet members of staff and pupils. There will be fun activities in each department for children to participate in.

The Headmaster will address visitors during the afternoon and refreshments will be available. 

Thursday 2 November 2017 - 10.30am - 12.30pm

The College is holding an Open Morning on Thursday 2 November from 10.30am to 12.30pm.  Pupil tour guides will be available to show visitors around the school. 

Please do spread the word amongst friends and family, all are very welcome.

For further information please visit www.princethorpe.co.uk

Friday 29 September 2017 3.45pm - 5.00pm

From 3.45pm on Friday 29 September, Mrs Lowe and Mr Phillips will be available in the Class VI form room to meet with any Class VI parents who have any questions about Slapton. We will be available until 5.00pm and look forward to seeing any of you who wish to drop by.

Monday 2 October 2017 9.15am

On Monday 2 October we will be holding our Harvest Festival service in the school hall, starting at 9.15am. This is our first shared service of the year and it would be lovely to see lots of parents there, although of course I know this is not possible for everyone with your busy work schedules.

Before the service the staff and children will be busy getting things ready in the hall and I would ask parents to please wait outside the school until we have everything ready for you. Following the service there will be tea, coffee and some light refreshments served. This will be a good opportunity to come in and have a chat with me and some other parents in an informal setting.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Joe Thackway

Wednesday 4 October 2017 4.00pm

As your child is now using Accelerated Reading and Spellzone, we thought you may appreciate the opportunity to learn more about it. We would like to invite you in for an information session on Accelerated Reading and Spellzone on Wednesday 4 October at 4.00pm in the Class VI form room. This will give you an insight into what the children do in school and how you can help at home.

If you wish to attend, please email Mrs Lowe to confirm slowe@crescentschool.co.uk

Your child is welcome to attend with you.

I look forward to speaking with you.

Mrs Lowe

Wednesday 4 October 2017 3.45pm

Parents of Years 4 & 5 should have received the offer for their child to attend Rock UK, April 30 - May 2 2018 this week. Please return the forms by Friday 6 October or sooner; there is space for everyone it is not first come first served. Mrs Olner and myself will be available for any last minute questions before making a decision on Wednesday 4 October in Class V/Music room at 3.45pm. This is the same night as the Accelerated Reading and Spellzone drop in, please feel free to combine the two if necessary. Please note that this is not the formal preparation meeting about kit etc, that will be held nearer to the trip date.

Best wishes

Mrs Forth - Trip Coordinator

Friday 6 October - 10.00am to 3.00pm

We will be opening our doors for an Open Day on Friday 6 October from 10.00am to 3.00pm.

This is an opportunity to look around the school and to meet staff and pupils on a normal working day. All are welcome, no need to book, so please do spread the word amongst family and friends.

Those who can't make the Open Day but would like to visit the school, should call our Registrar, Mrs Helen Morley, on 01788 523851 and come on a day to suit them, we welcome visitors on most days.

For more information visit www.crescentschool.co.uk.

The following children have been awarded Accelerated Reader Awards this week. Congratulations to all.

The following children have received Junior da Vinci Awards this week. Congratulations to all.

Chloe Brosnan has been awarded a Reading Eggs Certificate this week.

Congratulations to Chloe.

A Webb

The under 9s and 11s played their first friendlies of the year this week.

The under 11 A and B teams played against St. Marie's and performed tremendously well. For the A team; Matthew Browne was a handful up front, Oliver Bell, Dylan Hopkins and Ethan Capelett were energetic in the midfield and Daniel Pinks, Connor Smith and goalkeepers Chris Gibson and Samuel Lau were rock solid at the back. Browne powered Crescent into a two goal lead before a superb team goal was finished by Bell. Browne completed a hat-trick to give Crescent a 4-1 win.

The B team ran riot and epitomised the energetic approach that is being encouraged. They finished out 9-0 winners with goals from Fin Calder (5), Gabriel White (3) and Anton Tran.

The under 9s produced a very promising display for their first match. Travelling to Provost Williams, they took an early lead thanks to the impressive George Crowfoot. Provost Williams equalised early in the second half from a corner. Crescent retook the lead thanks to the back of Matthew Thomas' head, also from a corner, not long after. Then, the visitors pulled away and the football started flowing. A lovely run and cross from George Bell was finished by George Rule before Crowfoot picked up a brace, 4-1. Josh Gorbutt and Marco Rodriguez Hernandez had been dominant in defence but when Gorbutt was substituted, the defence became creakier. Provost Williams scored two late goals to set up an exciting finish. Whilst pushing for an equaliser, the hosts left gaps at the back and Tom Ferguson deservedly scored a debut goal for the work rate he put in during the match.

Mr Phillips