The Flagpole

Wednesday 4 October 2017

In our September meeting we spent most of our time discussing Deborah Levy's "Hot Milk" which explores the very complex relationship between a mother and her daughter. All had found this an engaging read despite the many unanswered questions it left us with. We also spoke about Mark Lawson's "The Allegations" which bravely addresses the difficult issue of historical allegations for bullying and abuse.  This is difficult subject matter which Lawson manages to handle in a measured and good-humoured manner. 

We will be meeting again in the library at 7.30pm on Wednesday 4 October when we'll be discussing "A Rising Man" by Abir Mukherjee. This comes warmly recommended to us as something a little lighter than some of our recent reads. A murder mystery set just after the First World War in Calcutta, it is very evocative of time and place.  Please do join us whether or not you have had time to read this book. We always welcome new readers with different reading enthusiasms.

Chris Kerrigan
Head of English 

Thursday 5 October - 10.00am to 3.00pm

Crackley Hall, Princethorpe's junior school and nursery in Kenilworth, is opening its doors for an Open Day on Thursday 5 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.

If you can't make the Open Day but would like to look around the school, please call our Admissions Secretary, Mrs Angela Barnard on 01926 514444 and come on a day to suit you, we welcome visitors on most days.

For more information visit http://www.crackleyhall.co.uk/ or visit the Crackley Admissions Update, which was issued this week.

Friday 6 October - 10.00am to 3.00pm

The Crescent School, the Foundation's junior school for 4 to 11 year olds in Bilton, Rugby, is opening its 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.

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

For more information visit http://www.crescentschool.co.uk/ or visit the Crescent School Admissions Update, which was issued this week.

Wednesday 11 October - 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Year 11 pupils and their parents are warmly invited to the Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 11 October 2017 from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

The evening will focus on the key events and dates in the Sixth Form application process, specific A-level subject information and advice provided by the Heads of Departments and general information on the Sixth Form experience at Princethorpe.

The evening will include brief talks from Ed Hester, Ben Collie, Head of Sixth Form, the Assistant Heads, Rod Isaacs and Louise Harrison, and some current members of the Sixth Form. These sessions will run twice during the evening at 7.00pm and 8.00pm in our newly refurbished Theatre. In addition, there will be short presentations in each of the departments during the evening. 

External candidates are also very welcome at the event, so please help spread the word.

A letter containing further information has been posted to parents.

Thursday 12 October - 12.15pm

On behalf of Benet House, it is my pleasure to invite you to our first House Eucharist which takes place on Thursday 12 October in the College Chapel (please note the change from the published calendar date).

The service will be a celebration of our House community and will begin at 12.15pm.  If you are able to join us, I would recommend you aim to arrive at midday to be seated in the Chapel before the arrival of the pupils. There will be signage to indicate where to park on the day.

We would be delighted if you could also stay at College after the service to join us for lunch. So that we can cater efficiently, please reserve places with Jennifer Vaughan by clicking here no later than Friday 29 September.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Ms Lisa Challinor
Head of House - Benet

Friday 3 November 2017

Plans are well advanced for our annual Prize Giving ceremony which will take place on Friday 3 November.  The venue is Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, a magnificent location which accommodates up to 1,200.

Traditionally, the vast majority of last year’s Upper Sixth return to collect their A-level examination certificates.  Most will have embarked on their first year at university, apprenticeship or employment and this is a good opportunity for them to catch up.

GCSE examination certificates will be presented to last year’s Year 11 as well as House prizes for progress and achievement to pupils from last year's Years 7-10.  A number of other awards and prizes will be distributed including our most prestigious, The Princethorpe Shield.  The Year 7 Chorus will be singing, and the Jazz Band and Orchestra performing.  We hope all new pupils and parents will attend.

Attendance at Prize Giving is by invitation only with the venue able to accommodate all new pupils and their parents as well as the families of those receiving certificates and prizes. Invitations have been posted and a prompt reply would be appreciated via the electronic link that will be emailed out shortly.

Once numbers attending are known, we may be able to extend invitations to others who wish to join us but whose sons or daughters are not in one of the categories that automatically receive an invitation.  If you would like to attend but do not received a formal invitation, please email the Headmaster’s PA: carmelhopkins@princethorpe.co.uk before half term and we will do our best to squeeze you in.