The Flagpole

Thursday 10 February - Saturday 12 February 2022

Sometimes You Have to Be a Little Bit Naughty if
You Want to Change Your Story

The Clarkson Theatre will be filled by the smell of rebellion when Princethorpe presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. Based on the beloved book Matilda by Roald Dahl and adapted from the award-winning full-length musical, Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. tells the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Musical Director Gil Cowlishaw says, “One of my favourite moments early on in the show is when Matilda sings, ‘Even if you are little you can do a lot’. It’s such a powerful reminder for each of us, tall and small, to take ownership in how we can create our reality. Through the process of putting on this musical, these pupils (many of whom are brand new to the College this year) are doing just that: they are joining together and working hard to create this extraordinary event for their community. We think they deserve a standing ovation for all their work.”

Princethorpe College presents Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. on 10-12 February 2022 at 7.00pm (with a 2.00pm Saturday Matinee as well) in the Clarkson Theatre. Tickets are free, and allocated on a first come, first served basis. 

Performances will take place on Thursday, 10 February, Friday 11 February, Saturday 12 February 2.00pm and Saturday 12 February 7.00pm.  Please click on the day you require in order to book tickets on My School Portal.  

Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical Jr. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International 423 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019, 212-541-4684, mtishows.com.

Sunday 6 February 2022

Fr Teddy O'Brien MSC will be offering both Masses on Sunday, 6 February 2022, at St Anne's, Wappenbury (8.30am) and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels, Princethorpe College (10.30am) for any members of your family that have passed away.

If you wish Fr Teddy to pray for your family members especially please let him know. The contact details can be found on the parish website - please click here

Fr Teddy is also hoping to add further information to the parish records. If you have a member of your family interred at either St Anne's, Wappenbury or at Princethorpe Cemetery, Leamington Road (the cemetery at the bottom of the College drive) please get in touch.

Wednesday 16 February 7.00pm

It was great to welcome some new faces to the Reading Group this month. The Catch by T M Logan which we discussed was certainly a quick and engaging read. We all felt involved in the narrative but it didn’t quite live up to the reviews and rapidly lost credibility towards the end. 

We will be meeting again on Wednesday 16 February, just before half-term, in the library at 7.00pm. The book we will be discussing is One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin which is certainly endorsed by those who’ve read it. All welcome whether or not you’ve had time to finish the book.

Chris Kerrigan
Head of English

Fr Teddy O'Brien MSC invites the Princethorpe Community to any or all of the Lenten and Easter services at either St Anne's, Wappenbury or the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels, Princethorpe College.

Wednesday 2 March         
7.00pm  Mass of the Ashes, St Anne's, Wappenbury

Thursday 14 April             
7.00pm  Mass of the Last Supper, Princethorpe College

Friday 15 April                 
3.00pm  Commemoration of the Passion of Christ, Princethorpe College

Saturday 16 April             
8.00pm Vigil Mass for Easter, St Anne's, Wappenbury
                                                            
Sunday 17 April               
8.30am  Easter Mass, St Anne's, Wappenbury
10.30am  Easter Mass, Princethorpe College

For an update on the weekly news in the parish bulletin please use the link here

Fr Teddy looks forward to meeting you all.

Thursday 3 March 2022

To celebrate World Book Day this year, we are holding a Big Book Swap stall. Please can you support the event by asking your child to donate suitable books they no longer want (in good condition) so that everyone can have lots to choose from.

Pupils may hand in their book donations to their Form Tutors, English class teacher or to the Library before Monday 28 February. Fiction and non-fiction books are most welcome. Thank you. Happy Reading!

Friday 4 March 2022 - 6.30pm to 10.30pm 

The OPs annual Local Meet takes place on Friday 4 March 2022. After a hiatus of two years we will be meeting once again upstairs at Inside The 22, on Lawrence Sheriff Street, Rugby, CV22 5EJ.

Now a live music venue, as well as bar, our guests will also be able to enjoy The SOS Rock Blues Band who hark from Leicester from 9.30pm.

There will be the customary welcome drink or two and the OPs Commitee will be laying on some delicious food, so do let us know if you would like to attend by registering at Princethorpe Connect, so we can cater for you.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thursday 30 June And Monday 4 July 2022

As mentioned previously in Flagpole, please be reminded that the Headmaster’s Thanksgiving Service and Buffet Lunch will be held on Thursday 30 June 2022 and the Year 11 Prom will be held on Monday 4 July 2022 at Coombe Abbey in Coventry.

Further information to follow.

Mrs Beth Sharpe
Deputy Head - Pastoral