The Flagpole

This summer, pupils have the opportunity to represent Princethorpe College in orienteering events around Warwickshire. Below is a list of the events we are taking part in:

• Borough Hill, Daventry - Wednesday 2 May 6.00pm to 7.30pm
• Hay Wood, Baddesley Clinton - Wednesday 9 May 6.00pm to 7.30pm
• Coombe Country Park (West Midlands School Championships) - Saturday 12 May 10.00am to 12.00pm
• Kingsbury Water Park - Wednesday 16 May 6.00pm to 7.30pm
• Abbey Fields, Kenilworth - Wednesday 23 May 6.00pm to 7.30pm
• Elmdon Park, Solihull - Wednesday 30 May 6.00pm to 7.30pm
• Hartshill Hayes Country Park, Nuneaton - Wednesday 6 June 6.00pm to 7.30pm
• Coombe Country Park - Wednesday 13 June 6.00pm to 7.30pm
• Brueton Park, Solihull - Wednesday 20 June 6.00pm to 7.30pm
• Rough Close Scout Camp, Coventry - Wednesday 4 July 6.00pm to 7.30pm

There is no obligation to take part in all of the events. Simply choose the ones you are able to make. I hope this will be an exciting opportunity for pupils to get outside and try something different this summer. If you would like more information, please email adamrickart@princethorpe.co.uk.

Adam Rickart
Head of Psychology

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Bronze DofE Review and Route Planning scheduled for Sunday 20 May 2018 has been re-scheduled to Thursday 17 May 2018 4.00pm -7.00pm.  We will provide food for pupils at the end of the school day. Please accept my apologies for the change at this late stage. 

Will Bower
Head of Outdoor Education - DofE Manager

The last week of the academic year (2 - 6 July) is Activities Week.  Normal classes are suspended, and a wide variety of activities are on offer.

• Monday 2 July and Tuesday 3 July: Pupils choose activities in school
• Wednesday 5 July: House Activities Day
• Thursday 6 July: Whole Year School Trips
• Friday 7 July:Last day of school

Please see the attachments for the information regarding the wide variety of activities on offer on the Monday and Tuesday. 

Please click here for A-Z of Activities

Please click here for Session Summary

Selections will be made on a first-come-first-served basis. All pupils have been given key information about the activities on offer, as well as a log-on to access the system, where they are now able to make their selections.

If you have any queries about Activities Week, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mr Greg Hunter
Assistant Head Co-curricular