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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.

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

If you would like to receive a copy of the Parish Newsletter directly to your email address please contact Fr Teddy here

Mass is celebrated every Sunday at 8.30am at St Anne's, Wappenbury and in the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels, Princethorpe College at 10.30am.

On the first Sunday of each month Mass is offered for the deceased members of our families. Please join us if you can.

Fr Teddy looks forward to meeting you all.

Saturday 23 April 2022, 9.00am - 4.30pm

The new prefect body is reminded that the Prefect Training Day will take place on Saturday 23 April 2022. We are delighted to have an external trainer with us for the day, Victor Allen. Victor will be working with our prefects to develop their skills in line with their new areas of responsibility as well as helping them to develop employability and life skills.

The session will help the students to develop a greater understanding of:

• The role of a prefect and a leader and be able to recognise how to lead and manage others as well as oneself.
• Setting a personal vision and understanding one’s own values.
• The difference between management and leadership.
• Styles of leadership.
• What makes an emotional intelligent leader.
• Working effectively within a team.
• Taking on roles of responsibility effectively, delegation and time management.  
• Managing a difficult situation - areas to consider.
• Listening skills.
• Negotiation, communication and mediation skills with a range of people.

You will also discuss projects for the year ahead, learn how to chair a meeting and, hopefully, have lots of fun!

I look forward to seeing you all there. Remember that the dress code is informal and comfortable.

Ben Collie
Head of Sixth Form

Wednesday 27 April - 7.00pm

At our last meeting we discussed The Architect’s Apprentice by Elif Shafak. Views were divided on this. Certainly the narrative drive behind the book could have been stronger and the narrative pace was sometimes lost in a plethora of detail. Nevertheless the descriptions were often very evocative and the rich history of Istanbul viewed at least in part through its glorious architecture was rewarding to learn about. We will be meeting again next term on Wednesday 27 April when we shall be discussing Lily’s Promise – How I survived Auschwitz written by Lily Ebert in collaboration with her grandson Dov Forman. It is some time since we read any non-fiction and this comes recommended. We will also be looking at the award-winning short novel Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson. The meeting will be at 7.00pm in the library. Please join us whether or not you have read these books. It has been a pleasure to welcome new faces recently and we are always keen to sample new recommendations and fresh reading interests from others

Chris Kerrigan
Head of English

Wednesday 4 May,  Tuesday 14 June, Thursday 16 June or Wednesday 22 June 2022

Aimed at prospective pupils, our Year 5 Taster Days are a great way for your child to experience Princethorpe during a normal school day. Typically the day will involve four lessons, a question and answer session, with some of our current pupils, and the chance to talk to the Headmaster, Mr Hester. 

We have four dates available in May and June. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

• Wednesday 4 May
• Tuesday 14 June
• Thursday 16 June
• Wednesday 22 June

To attend please register your child here.

Crackley Hall and Crescent School Year 5 pupils have already been invited to school specific Taster Days in May.

Year 6 Taster Days will be available in September 2022.

Tuesday 10 May - 5.00pm to 7.00pm

Crescent School will be hosting an Open Evening on Tuesday 10 May from 5.00pm to 7.00pm for prospective families and pupils.

Come and find out why Crescent School has been judged 'Excellent' in all areas by the ISI at our Open Evening on Tuesday 10 Mary 2022. This is a great opportunity for prospective families to get a feel for the school and to meet, Mr Thackway, Headmaster.

To book your place please click here. 

For more information please contact our Registrar Mrs Helen Morley on 01788 523851 or by email admissions@crescentschool.co.uk.

Please note: 

We have had very high levels of interest in places for Reception and our Year 3 class for September 2022 entry at the Early Bird Application deadline stage. As a result, we have already allocated all of the available places in these year groups for September 2022. We are now operating waiting groups in these year groups for families who are still interested in a place, should a suitable one become available.

We are currently operating waiting groups in most other years apart from our current Reception and Year 1 classes (Year 1 and 2 for September 2022 entry) where we do have some places available as these year groups each have two classes.

We are already taking registrations for places in Reception and Year 3 starting in September 2023. 

To find out more please click here.

Saturday 14 May 2022 10.30am - 12.30pm

We are once again offering OPs, former parents and former staff the opportunity to visit the College and catch up over a full English or a croissant or two. As well enjoying a leisurely complimentary brunch (served until 12.00 noon) visitors will be able to watch Saturday sports fixtures, and take an optional tour of the school campus.  

Former parents will have spent a considerable amount of time at Princethorpe over the years supporting their children, and may be missing their involvement in school life. The Old Princethorpians' Association organises the brunch as an opportunity for all to reconnect with both the College and each other in an informal, friendly environment.

If you would like to attend please register on Princethorpe Connect by Monday 2 May 2022.

Please do spread the word!

Thursday 19 May 2022 - 5.00pm to 7.30pm

Prospective pupils and their parents are warmly invited to Crackley Hall and Little Cracker's Open Evening on Thursday 19 May from 5.00pm.

Come and find out more about what a Crackley education can do for your child. This is a great opportunity for prospective families to get a feel for the school and to meet, Mr Duigan, Headmaster and speak to key members of staff.

To book your place, please click here.

For more information on admission to Crackley Hall and Little Crackers please email Jenny Vaughan at admissions@crackleyhall.co.uk or call 01926 514410.

Wednesday 8 June 2022 - 6.30pm to 8.30pm

The College Summer Open Evening will be a great opportunity for prospective families, for Year 7 to 10 September 2023 entry to look around the school and to meet members of staff and pupils. There will be two opportunities to hear from Ed Hester, Headmaster, 6.45pm or 7.30pm, allowing families to explore the College before and after. So, families do not miss out, we are encouraging visitors to book their place and time slot. 

Click here to book your place.

Prospective pupils can also come and experience Princethorpe at one of our Taster Days. Click here for more information.

If you have any questions or would like to book a Taster Day please contact the Admissions Team on 01926 643201/262 or 297 or email admissions@princethorpe.co.uk.

Thursday 23 June from 6.00pm to 8.30pm and Sunday 26 June from 2.00pm to 4.30pm

A celebration of our pupils' GCSE and A-level Art, Photography, Design and Textiles work will take place in the Chapel and cloister corridor on Thursday 23 June from 6.00pm to 8.30pm and on Sunday 26 June from 2.00pm to 4.30pm.

A range of design and technology projects, from resistant materials to textiles, will be showcased alongside the stunning art and photography work the College is renowned for.

Comments, Paul Hubball, Head of Art, "This is a great opportunity to share our pupils' fantastic creativity with a wider audience and to welcome more art and design lovers to Princethorpe."

Added Head of Design and Technology, Paul Scopes, "We look forward to welcoming all the exam pupils and their families from across Design, Textiles, Art and Photography to enjoy the fruit of their labours."

All are welcome. On Thursday evening admission is free, on the Sunday admission will be £2 per car including entry to the College's Summer Fête and Motoring Festival. Light refreshments will be served in the Quad.

Sunday 26 June 2022 from 2.00pm to 4.30pm

The Princethorpe College PTA Summer Fête and Annual Motoring Festival is back this year!

We are always on the lookout for volunteers, so if you can help in any way on the day, even for half an hour, we would really like to hear from you! Please email us at pta@princethorpe.co.uk.

So save the date and we look forward to seeing you at this fun, family event.

Many thanks
Princethorpe PTA