The Flagpole

As we approach the end of the Lent term, I wanted to take a moment to extend my gratitude for your ongoing support and collaboration in your child's education journey. This term has been a period of growth, exploration, and achievement for our Sixth Form students, and we are proud of their dedication and progress.

Throughout the term, our students have demonstrated resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to their studies despite the challenges they faced. They have actively engaged in their academic pursuits, participated in co-curricular activities, and contributed positively to the school community.

40 Mile Walk - Sunday 7 April 2024

As advocates for social change and community service, our students will embark on a transformative journey during the 40 Mile Walk. This symbolic gesture not only demonstrates their commitment to charitable causes, but also fosters a sense of solidarity and empathy towards those in need. We encourage parents to support their children in this noble endeavour and join us in making a difference.

Prefect Training - Friday 12 April 2024

Empowering our students to lead with integrity and resilience, this Prefect Training will provide an invaluable opportunity for personal and professional development. Through interactive workshops and team-building exercises, students will hone their leadership skills and cultivate a sense of responsibility towards their peers and the wider community. The training sessions will take place 9.00am to 2.00pm.

24/7 Mary's Meals Walk - Sunday 12 May 2024

Continuing our tradition of philanthropy and global citizenship, we are proud to participate in the 24/7 Mary's Meals Walk. This initiative aims to support Mary's Meals in their mission to provide nutritious meals to children in some of the world's poorest communities. By walking together, our students exemplify the values of compassion, empathy, and solidarity.

In conclusion, as we navigate the opportunities and challenges of the Lent Term, we extend our deepest gratitude to all parents for their unwavering support and commitment to their child's education. Together, let us empower our Sixth Form students to embrace leadership, service, and personal growth. Ensuring that they emerge as confident, compassionate, and resilient individuals ready to make a positive impact on the world.

Key Dates

Sunday 7 April - 40 Mile Walk

Friday 12 April - Prefect Training 

Tuesday 23 April - UCAS Higher Education and Apprenticeship Evening

Sunday 12 May - 24/7 Mary's Meals Walk

Tuesday 2 July - Upper Sixth Leavers' Ball

Ben Collie 
Head of Sixth Form 

This year we are inviting students of the Upper Sixth to partake in an essay writing competition.

There are two categories to the competition: The Travel Award and the Princethorpe Ethos Award.

In each category, students will be asked to write a timed essay. The Travel Award will focus on a gap year or summer travel plans and the Princethorpe Ethos Award will focus on what it means to be a Princethorpe student.

There is a £100 prize for the winners of each category plus a small memento. The competition will run on Thursday 18 April from 4.00pm-5.00pm (The Travel Award) and Tuesday 23 April from 4.00pm-5.00pm (The Princethorpe Ethos Award).

Winning entries will also be published in the next edition of The Pinnacle.

After Easter we will be talking to the Upper Sixth about the benefits of being part of the Old Princethorpians Association and in particular our OP Friendly Faces scheme.

The scheme links past pupils established at university with Upper Sixth Leavers as they start their first year. Providing a friendly, familiar face to meet up with over a coffee (compliments of the OPs) or having someone to call in their new university town or city, does, we know, make for a smoother experience in those first few weeks away from home.

Many of the current Upper Sixth are receiving their university offers and will soon be choosing their first and second choice destinations. Before they go on study leave in May they will have an assembly introducing the scheme and inviting them to sign up for a Friendly Face at their first choice university. 

Comments OPs Secretary, Melanie Butler, "We now have OP Friendly Faces in many university towns and cities and are hoping to expand on that again this year so we can get more of our leavers matched up for the new academic year. Understanding where our current Upper Sixth hope to study will help us plan for next year's scheme."

All leavers and their parents are automatically given free membership of the OP Association and are welcome at all of our events. They can also sign up to join PC Connect our online alumni community to stay in touch with the school and receive our termly OP e-newsletter. More information will be shared with students and parents after Easter.

For more information, please email oldprincethorpians@princethorpe.co.uk.