The Flagpole

The Innovation and Adventure Days this year take place during the last week of term on Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 July. Normal lessons are suspended and a wide variety of activities are on offer at school and off-site. 

The form for pupils to make their final choices will be emailed to them on Tuesday 7 May. Bookings will then open at 6.00pm and will close 11.00am on Friday 10 May. Activities are offered on a first come, first served basis.    

Some activities attract a charge – this charge will be added to the school bill with parent consent. If you have any queries about the Innovation and Adventure Days, please do not hesitate to contact me at neilmccollin@princethorpe.co.uk.

The presentation given to pupils is attached here. We have some really exciting opportunities and the days will be a great way to end the year.

Neil McCollin
Assistant Head - Co-Curricular

It is always great to hear about our pupils' successes that take place outside of school; please do keep us updated if your son or daughter has won a competition, raised money for charity, is performing in a show or competing at a high level with a sporting team outside of school.

We would like to invite parents to submit this information to us via a nomination form by clicking here so we might celebrate these achievements in school too. Please be aware that due to the upcoming exams, Year 11 and Upper Sixth will not be able to attend.

Neil McCollin
Assistant Head - Co-Curricular

Pupils are invited to enter the Brilliant Poetry Competition to write a poem (maximum 40 lines) about science. Brilliant Poetry is an international competition that invites people from around the world to express scientific wonder and discovery through verse.

Please see Mrs Lindsay or Mr Lee for more information or advice, the link here or from the STEAM Channel in the Whole School Team.

The deadline for entries is 21 June 2024.

The first Prize is £1000, Second Prize is £500, Third Prize is £250.

Good Luck!

It is always great to be able to share news of pupils' co-curricular successes outside of school.

Six Princethorpe pupils were part of the winning team in the Warwickshire U15s Rugby Cup Final on Sunday 28 April when they played for Broadstreet against Silhillians. Congratulations to Year 10s, Dan Tomlinson, Zach Rose, Harry Gallagher, Leo May, Fintan Bucke and Year 9, Joe Harcourt.

Year 9, Will Harvey had an exciting Easter holidays that included plenty of tennis success. He won the LTA U16 Grade 3 Singles at Ashby Castle, the LTA U14 Grade 3 Doubles at Ashby Castle, the LTA U14 Grade 3 Singles at Sutton Coldfield and the LTA U14 Grade 3 Doubles at Sutton Coldfield.

To top that off and on the basis of his recent form, which has seen him win 27 out of 33 matches this year, he was awarded a wild card for his first Tennis Europe Junior International in Wrexham. That proved to be a fabulous opportunity to play against top players from the UK and abroad. As a result of his success Will has now moved into the UK top 60 for U14 tennis.

A huge well done to all.

There's lots going on in the Library at the moment!

Educational and co-curricular visits have always been a major part of life at Princethorpe. These experiences for pupils enrich their lives, enhance their learning and develop their understanding and appreciation of the world around them. 

We would like to remind you of the provisional major trips plan as it currently stands (this does not include academic department day trips or Duke of Edinburgh's Award). Please click here for the planned school trips.

Please also ensure that you read the information about individual trips with care when they are released, in particular in relation to consent, cancellation and insurance.

Neil McCollin
Assistant Head - Co-Curricular

Well done to all who completed their practice expedition over the Easter holidays and at the start of the term. The next step is for all participants to plan their qualifying expedition routes. 

Review and Route Planning – Sunday 12 May

Year 9 Bronze: 

The Bronze Review and Route Planning takes place on Sunday 12 May in the Limes.   

Group A - 9.00am-12.00pm    

Group B - 1.00pm-4.00pm  

This important element of the expedition section is mandatory for all participants. Please arrive promptly. Bring a pen, notebook and your DofE folder. You may wear appropriate casual clothing. In the meantime, all participants should aim to log hours, collect evidence and sign off their physical, volunteering and skill sections.

Useful resources can be found on MySchoolPortal here.

Year 10 Silver:   

The Silver Review and Route Planning takes place on Sunday 12 May in the Limes.  

Groups 1, 2 and 3 - 9.00am-12.00pm    

Groups 4, 5 and 6 - 1.00pm-4.00pm  

This important element of the expedition section is mandatory for all participants. Please arrive promptly. Bring a pen, notebook and your DofE folder. You may wear appropriate casual clothing. In the meantime, please continue to log hours, collect evidence and sign off your physical, volunteering and skill sections.

Useful resources can be found on MySchoolPortal here.

Will Bower
Head of Outdoor Education - DofE Manager