The Flagpole

The Parents' Reading Group has been running for many years now. A group of parents get together once a month to discuss a book we have all previously agreed on. It's an opportunity for readers to share their reading interests with others and to pick up suggestions to broaden their own reading. We are very eclectic in our tastes and completely unpretentious. We would welcome newcomers and can guarantee all a warm and friendly welcome when we are once again able to meet.

As circumstances will not permit us to meet at present many of us have kept in touch about books via email. Please let me know if you’d like to be on the reading group emailing list (chriskerrigan@princethorpe.co.uk) and I’ll add you to it. We look forward to welcoming a few new faces when permitted to meet, but until then we will continue to share reading suggestions via email.

Chris Kerrigan
Head of English

Saturday 4 September 2021 - 10.30pm to 5.00pm

We are gearing up for the 9th annual Old Princethorpians vs College Sports Day (and 11th John Shinkwin Trophy Match) on Saturday 4 September.

We are planning to repeat previous years' successful format with a relaxing day that mixes sporting matches with music, a complimentary BBQ, ice cream van and a subsidised bar. In addition we are planning an after match sit down buffet meal at the end of the day when the awards will be made.

As in previous years points will be accumulated throughout the day, with the Alex Wallis Memorial Shield being awarded to the victors at the end of the main programme.

Format of day:

10.45am to 12.00pm Football OPs vs Staff

12.00pm to 1.00pm Hockey Princethorpe College 1st XI Girls vs OPs XI (x 2)

1.15pm to 2.15pm Hockey Princethorpe College 1st XI Boys vs OPs XI (x 2)

1.30pm to 2.30pm Netball Princethorpe College 1st VII Girls vs OPs VII (x 2)

2.30pm to 3.45pm Rugby - John Shinkwin Trophy - Princethorpe College 1st XV Boys vs OPs XV (leavers of 2020 and 2021) plus additional College vs Older OPs (for non contact adapted game)

4.15pm to 5.00pm After Match Awards and Buffet

OPs wishing to play should contact Neil McCollin. College players will be notified of their selection via SOCS.

Please come along and support all the teams!

Arrangements may be subject to change depending on the latest government guidelines.

Sunday 12 September 2021 2.00pm - 4.30pm

This September the College will once again be participating in the Heritage Open Day festival and you are all invited to come for a tour.

Built in 1832, St Mary's Priory was one of the first Catholic buildings in England after the reformation and until 1966 it was home to a congregation of Benedictine nuns. The Priory was purchased by The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart who established Princethorpe College. Today Princethorpe is a fully co-educational Catholic independent day school.

The archive team will be conducting free tours of the College on Sunday 12 September from 2.00pm - 4.30pm and will share the history of our magnificent building and the amazing people that made it the place it is today.

Cheltenham Science Festival for school children is being run as a digital event this year. They have published lots of free content that students can drop-in and watch on demand until 14 September. They can be filtered by age and theme, but are most suited to KS3 students.

Click here for further information.

The Science Department

Open Afternoon - Sunday 19 September from 2.00pm to 5.00pm

The College Open Afternoon will take place on Sunday 19 September 2021 from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. This will be a great opportunity for prospective families to hear a welcome address from Ed Hester, the Headmaster, meet members of staff and pupils, take part in activities around the different departments and tour the school and grounds.

Open Morning - Thursday 23 September 10.30am - 12.30pm

The College Open Morning is a chance to look around the school on a normal working day, prior to Entrance Examinations Day on Saturday 6 November 2021. Year 8 and 9 pupils will act as tour guides and light refreshments will be available.

To book your place at our September Open Events please click here

The Taster Experiences for children who will be in Year 6 in September is on Saturday 25 September. We have two sessions available for those who have not had the chance to attend previous Taster Experiences, 9.30am - 12.15pm or 2.00pm - 4.45pm. 

To register your child's place at a Year 6 Taster Day click here 

Those wishing to register for Entrance Examinations should do so by the deadline of Friday 1 October to facilitate the gathering of references from junior schools. Registration forms are available from the Registrar, Mrs Vanessa Rooney on 01926 634201 or email admissions@princethorpe.co.uk.

Entrance Examinations for Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 will take place on Saturday 6 November 2021 from 9.30am to 3.30pm. More information is available on our website, click here.

Thursday 7 October 2021 - 10.00am to 3.00pm

Crackley Hall and Little Crackers Nursery in Kenilworth, is opening its doors for an Open Day on Thursday 7 October 2021 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, to book your place please click here. 

We now are accepting registrations for Reception 2022, our early bird deadline for September 2022 admission is Friday 15 October 2021. Please speak to our Admission Secretary, Mrs Jenny Vaughan for availability throughout the school and for Reception 2022.

If you can't make the Open Day but would like to look around the school, please call our Admissions Secretary, Mrs Jenny Vaughan on 01926 514410 or email admissions@crackleyhall.co.uk and come on a day to suit you, we welcome visitors on most days.

For more information visit http://www.crackleyhall.co.uk/.

Friday 8 October 2018 - 10.00am to 3.00pm

The Crescent School for 4 to 11 year olds in Bilton, Rugby, is opening its doors for an Open Day on Friday 8 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, to register your interest in attending the Open Day please click here.

We are now accepting registrations for Reception 2022, our early bird deadline for September 2022 admission is Friday 15 October 2021. Please speak to our Registrar Mrs Helen Morley on 01788 523851 or by email admissions@crescentschool.co.uk for availability throughout the school and for Reception 2022. 

If you can't make the Open Day but would like to visit the school, please call our Registrar, Mrs Helen Morley on 01788 521595 or email admissions@crescentschool.co.uk and come on a day to suit you, we welcome visitors on most days.

For more information visit http://www.crescentschool.co.uk/.