Boarding House News
The Boarding House was positively buzzing before the half term holidays. The House Parents, Mr Coates and Mrs Conway were treated to a super Spanish supper created and served by Pol, David and Daniel. The supper consisted of tapas, gazpacho, paella and crema catalana. It was an absolute treat and enjoyed by everyone – muchas grasias! Super Sunday was quite literately bouncing as 17 extra boarders joined the House and went in search of fun at Gravity, Xscape. It was exhausting just watching, but everyone had a really good time, followed by a hearty supper and a return to the House for chill time and lights out. But the fun didn’t stop there. Tuesday evening saw the hosting of the termly tea party for the Boarders, this time with a Hawaiian theme. Party games galore kept the children entertained: limbo party, beach ball bonanza, and of course prizes for the best dressed. The children had a great time and said a big thank you to all of the staff involved in organising it for them and a special thank you to April and Linda for providing a super Hawaiian themed supper. The fun just never ends in the Boarding House!
Scarecrow Festival
Congratulations to everyone who came and joined in our inaugural scarecrow festival just before half term. The fabulous fruits of their labours added an extra dimension to life around the school grounds (there were several double takes to check whether these unfamiliar characters on the premises were in fact real!) in the run up to the half term break.
Friends of Cundall Manor Ladies’ Lunch
Chair of the Friends, Mrs Susan Edwards, would like to pass on her sincere thanks to everyone who came to the Ladies’ Lunch at Swinton Park last month. It really was a superb occasion. Thank you to sponsor Suzy Hart whose flower arrangements made the dining room look incredible, and to Dr Clare McGuire who, as a truly inspirational speaker, touched every one of the guests with her story. The event raised a lot of money which, as ever, the Friends will put towards purchasing new equipment for the school. The luncheon would not have been possible without the support of so many dedicated and generous parents so thank you again to everyone involved.
Form 2 trip to Beamish
On Thursday 8th October, form 2 dressed up as Victorians to explore Beamish Museum. The children took part in Victorian lessons, where they had to be very well behaved! They enjoyed finding out about different types of shops and jobs in Victorian times; they particularly enjoyed the visit to the traditional sweet shop and riding on the trams.