The Flagpole

Wednesday 7 December 2022 - 7.00pm

Readers at our last meeting had clearly enjoyed The Dance Tree by Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Although set in Strasbourg in 1518, the novel clearly addresses many twenty first century themes, exploring the role of women, female sexuality, fertility and so on. On another front, the book embodies some excellent research on bees and bee keeping.

We were a little less enamoured of Delicacy by Katy Wix. This memoir is very funny in parts but also contains some serious reflections on death and loss. A little self-indulgent at times, perhaps, but an honest exploration of grief and its impact on our lives. 

Our next meeting will be at 7.00pm, in the library, on Wednesday 7 December. We have opted for some non-fiction again and will be discussing Landlines, the latest book by Raynor Winn, focused on walking in Scotland. Many have found her previous books inspiring. Although this one is still in hardback, it is available from some supermarkets at a reasonable price. We are always happy to welcome new faces so do join us if you can make it, whether or not you have read this particular book.

Thursday 8 December 2022 - 7.00pm - College Chapel

The Music Department extends a warm invitation to all parents and friends to join us in a Christmas celebration of music and poetry.

This will be an informal evening offering pupils the opportunity to perform a range of out-of-the-ordinary Christmas pieces. Pupils from the various music ensembles, LAMDA lessons, as well as individual music recitals will be taking part in the evening. Please feel free to enter into the spirit of the occasion by wearing a Christmas jumper or similarly festive outfit. There will be an award for the finest example of Christmas knitwear!

This promises to be an enjoyable and memorable introduction to the festive period. If you would like to join us then please note that due to our restrictions on numbers this will be a ticket-only event. To apply for tickets please click here and complete your details. Please note that due to the number of seats available in the Chapel there is a limit of four seats per family. If you think you may need any more, please contact me directly at gilcowlishaw@princethorpe.co.uk

We hope that you will partake in a little festive mulled wine and mince pies following the performance in the Sixth Form Centre. Please note that tickets are free of charge, but there will be a retiring collection in aid of Save The Children's Christmas Jumper Day Appeal.

With thanks for your continuing support.

Gil Cowlishaw
Director of Music

Thursday 15 December - 7.00pm 

Tuesday 13 December - 5.30pm to 7.00pm

The inaugural Princethorpe College Science Christmas Lecture will be held on Tuesday 13 December from 5.30pm to 7.00pm in the Clarkson Theatre.

This year's theme is The Science of Christmas and promises to be a fun evening of entertainment brimming with live demonstrations, a dash of fire and perhaps a seasonal explosion or two. Festive refreshments will be provided.

Book your seats now via the link below:

Princethorpe College Science Christmas Lecture

Fr Teddy O'Brien MSC, the Parish Priest for St Anne's Catholic Church, Wappenbury and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Angels, Princethorpe College, warmly invites you to attend any or all of the services over the Christmas season at the churches indicated below:

Sunday 18 December 2022
8.30am      both Masses celebrated at
                 St Anne's, Wappenbury, CV33 9DW
10.30am 

Saturday 24 December 2022
Family Christmas Mass         
5.00pm      Princethorpe Chapel

First Mass of Christmastide   
9.00pm      Princethorpe Chapel
(Please note there will be no Midnight Mass)

Sunday 25 December 2022
Mass of Christmas Morning   
9.00am      both Masses celebrated at
                 St Anne's, Wappenbury, CV33 9DW
10.30am   
 
Sunday 1 January 2023
8.30am     both Masses celebrated at
                St Anne's, Wappenbury, CV33 9DW
10.30am   

Sunday 8 January 2023           
8.30am     St Anne's, Wappenbury, CV33 9DW
10.30am    Princethorpe Chapel

For any further information or to read the Parish newsletter please visit the link to St Anne's website here

Thank you
 
 

Thursday 19 January - 9.00am to 5.00pm

For those of you who have children in Year 11 who are not currently studying at Princethorpe or who have friends with Year 11 children, our upcoming Sixth Form Taster Day for external candidates may be of interest. 

The Sixth Form Taster Day is an opportunity for a small group of prospective Sixth Formers to visit the College for a selection of A-level and BTEC subject taster lessons, a Q&A session with current Sixth Formers and Year 11, lunch, a tour of school and a chance to meet the Headmaster and Head of Sixth Form.

The day will run from 9.00am to 4.15pm, when parents are invited back to join an informal Sixth Form information session which will finish around 5.00pm.

The Sixth Form at Princethorpe offers great choice, quality teaching in small classes, a vast array of sporting, co-curricular, leadership and service opportunities coupled with excellent pastoral care and careers guidance, tailored to the needs of today’s young adults. Our staff give outstanding individual support to all students and this remains an essential feature of Sixth Form life.

This event is for external candidates who are interested in attending Princethorpe College Sixth Form. Places are limited. To register your interest in attending our upcoming Sixth Form Taster Day at Princethorpe College, please click here.

The deadline for external candidates to register for the Sixth Form for September 2023 entry and to apply for scholarships or bursaries is Monday 23 January.

For more information on Sixth Form admissions please contact the Registrars on 01926 634201 or email admissions@princethorpe.co.uk.