Cracking Display in Easter Egg Competition
Pupils at Cundall Manor School have been displaying their egg-citing art skills as they competed for the top prize in an Easter egg-stravaganza. Youngsters from Pre-prep and main school showed off their creative works to a team of judges with some stunning displays which included Head of Pre-prep, Kathryn Creed said: “The entries amaze us! They are ingenious in their humour and creativity.” Mrs Creed added: “Thank you so much to children and parents for making us smile so much.” There were two categories for the competition. There was a tie for first place in the Pre-Prep category with Jack and Emily claiming joint top prize for their creative ‘egg-ploits’. Runners up prizes belonged to Henry with his space themed creation and George who made a colourful dragon. In the other category, top prize was claimed by Harry and Katy for the Angry Birds inspired entry while Cecily Ruddy finished runner up. Paul Swalwell, Marketing Manager for Cundall Manor School, helped judge the competition. He said: “It was very ‘egg-citing’ to see how much the children enjoyed the competition. They should all be very proud of themselves.” The winner was announced in assembly on Friday 18 March by Head Teachers, Mrs Kirby and Mr Sample. From Cundall Manor School, we wish you all a very happy Easter.
Festival Win for Cundall Performers
Pupils from Cundall Manor School secured a series of victories at the recent Harrogate Competitive Festival of Music, Speech and Drama. Eleven Cundall Manor pupils took to the stage to compete in front of a prestigious panel of adjudicators at Harrogate Ladies’ College. A number of the schools’ performers secured wins in their class, including several podium finishes. Three Cundall performers secured the Judi Dench Trophy (pictured below) for their acting skills. Cecily Ruddy. Flossie Attwood and Hattie Attwood topped the category for best acted scene. The adjudicating panel also awarded third place for Alannah Creed and Tilly Hall’s duet in the Year 9 and under duet class, third place for Sasha Reed in Solo Singing Year 5, second place to Hattie Attwood in Solo Year 5 and Year 5 Musical Theatre and first place for Flossie Attwood in 2 classes: Solo Year 6 girls and Musical Theatre Year 6 Boys and Girls with two trophies as well. Singing Teacher, Paula Berger, accompanied the students. She said: “Our pupils did very well indeed. They performed very well and most of our students are very young and they overcame their nerves to put on a fantastic performance.” She added: “The Attwood sisters, Flossie and Hattie, both won trophies and gave exceptional performances.” Director of Music at Cundall Manor School, Wendy Ford, said: “We have a strong tradition of singing from an early age.” Pupils will next get to perform at the prestigious Stowe School. “Most of our choristers will be performing at Stowe School singing choral evening song with the Stowe Chapel Choir.” Mrs Ford added: “It is a valuable experience for our pupils to get to perform in such wonderful environments and in such illustrious competitions.” To find out more about Cundall Manor School and its performing arts education and scholarships, visitwww.cundallmanorschool.com