Form 6 surf day
Form 6 had a fabulous time in perfect conditions, learning to surf at Scarborough’s Caton Bay, as the pictures attest:
Karate Grading
Saturday 27thJune was grading day for the members of the Karate Club, when Sensei Court 7thDan watched the children go through their syllabuses. The grading was a success with William Blythman and Patrick Cunningham achieving Orange belt, and the following achieving Yellow belt: Annabel Hartley, Sophie Pointon, Daniel Cunningham, Joseph Scott, Isaac Zoing and Theo Veakins. All children achieved a 1stclass pass. Sensei Court told Mr McCarty that the children were sharp and focused and were a credit to the club and the school.
Music and Drama Evening
The Drama Club gave a performance of “Garlic And Lavender” for the first part of the Summer Concert. The play retells the story of one Count Drackenburg (not difficult to guess who this character is based on!), played by Archie Powell, who attempts to claim two victims from Harrogate, Anna Edwards and Daisy Hynd. He is helped by his grotesque servant Murk, played by Zoe Austin. Much suspense and excitement unfolds as there is an attempt to ‘a-thwart’ the Count by the Professor of Vampires Dr Lutz, played by Douglas Wadsworth. Tilly Ruddy, Sophie Pointon and Charlotte Banks made up the local community who ‘gloomed and doomed’ in the inn about strange goings-on up at Castle Drackenburg. Our hero, Roger, gallantly played by Hollie Potter, bounced onto the stage to save everyone at the last minute, The audience was scared on many occasions, particularly when Zoe Austin’s French Ghost ‘glided’ onto the stage to inflict terror. It was a very enjoyable start to the evening with some excellent performances.
Languages Day
What a lovely day we had for Languages Day. The sun shone and the pupils looked lovely as they munched on paté, olives, baguette, cheeses from four different countries and various types of brioche. Everybody had made a huge effort and particular congratulations should go to Ethan Watkins, Florry Wharton, Taebyn McIntosh, Isobel Saxby, Katie Wilkinson and Henry Scagell for their super costumes. See Mme Hunzinger before the end of term to collect a little prize!
Form 5 Spanish Trip
Monday 22nd June saw 23 excited Form 5 pupils jet off to Murcia for a week of Spanish immersion at the Arbolar Centre. After arriving they were introduced to the monitores and shown their dorms before quickly heading to the beach for a game of volleyball – in Spanish! After supper there was a game of Bingo and then it was time for bed. Tuesday morning the sun was shining and the pupils enjoyed their first Spanish lesson, learning how to cook gazpacho and tortilla. They then got to taste their culinary delights for supper in the evening. The afternoon was spent sailing, kayaking and windsurfing on the beautiful Mar Menor. The pupils were up early on Wednesday ready for a trip to the local mercadillo. After learning all the important vocabulary and phrases in the morning, including asking for the correct size, the price and even how to barter for a better deal, they headed for the market. The children showed off their Spanish skills and treated themselves to churros y chocolate! The afternoon was spent playing a round robin of different beach sports with the Spanish children from the centre – a fantastic opportunity to make friends, speak Spanish and show off Cundall’s rugby prowess. On Thursday Form 5 enjoyed a fabulous day out at the port town of Cartagena. After being taught about directions, places in town and how to ask questions, the children were set a quiz to find out more about the historic town. They then headed to the Roman Theatre – a real treat, especially for our Latin students. The guide really took the pupils back in time and told them all about how the theatre was built and the spectacles that were staged there. In the afternoon there was some free time to use their Spanish skills to buy souvenirs and ice creams. The last night was a karaoke competition where everyone present was extremely impressed with the offerings of our Cundall children. The evening was topped off with a rather impromptu foam crossbow shoot out! Form 5 would like to thank all the staff who accompanied the trip and commented on the superb behaviour of all the children. A fabulous time was had by all.