Hockey Team Claim County Shield
Cundall hockey players were celebrating another piece of silverware after claiming the County Championship shield following a tough series of games against teams from York and Harrogate. The u12 team were crowned County champions after beating Minster 6-0 in the opening game, before a tough 0-0 draw with Ashville. An outstanding performance from Ashville’s goalkeeper frustrated the Cundall attacking line before a strong 4-2 win in the final against St Olave’s. The u12 team are continuing to develop into a force to be reckoned with following on the back of an undefeated season last year and a fantastic victory on tour in Loretto. Scotland in the year above. Louise Bessey, Head of Girls Games at Cundall Manor School, said: “The pupils work extremely hard on and off the pitch to continually improve their game. The have become more resilient in the past term and are an extremely difficult side to beat. Well done team.” The school was recently shortlisted for the Independent Schools Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sport. The association represents 399 of the best Independent Schools in the country and Cundall was one of only a handful of school to receive more than one nomination. To find out more about Cundall Manor School, visit www.cundallmanorschool.com or call 01423 360 200.
Children in Need
Pupils from Cundall Manor School produced an evening of drama and music with a difference, helping other young people as part of Children in Need. Pupils as young as NINE took to the stage on Wednesday 16 November to perform as part of efforts to raise money for the annual BBC appeal. The evening of entertainment was organised by pupils from the school, with Henry Calvert directing the show which included exerts from ‘Charlie and The Chocolate Factory’ and a short piece from the uplifting play ‘Unicorns and Alleycats.’ Music was performed by pupils with a wide array of instruments and singing taking place. 14-year-old Henry last organised a show for Children in Need two years ago. He said: “I have been raising money for children in need for the past 7 years and each year I have tried to make it bigger and better.” This year Henry and his friends have raised £513.54. “Children in Need is a great cause. We tried the show format two years ago and it went really well. The show was a great success and all the acts performed brilliantly.” He added: “Thank you to everyone who attended and performed.” Outside the show, children from the school came in non-uniform for the day and have so far raised in excess of £300. A huge well done to everyone for supporting a great cause.
Performance delivers powerful message
Over 40 pupils from Year 6 took to the stage to deliver an important anti-bullying message to scores of youngsters as part of a nationwide initiative. Actor, Ben Cain, from the Konflux Theatre in Education Company visited the school to deliver a daylong session on the values of teamwork, understanding others feelings and how best to prevent bullying as part of the weeklong anti-bullying nationwide campaign. Pupils from the school then worked together as actors to create a fun, action-packed 20 minute performance, informing the audience of pupils as much as it entertains, all the while giving youngsters a better understanding of a wide range of topical issues including the use of social media. Ben, who leads a range of theatre in education workshops, said: “The pupils have really got to grips with the issues that affect people in relation to bullying.” “The pupils have really enjoyed the rehearsals and the final performance. The message is really important and it is great to see everyone engaging with the workshop.” Sandrine Cooke, PSHEE co-ordinator at the school, added: “Nationwide campaigns, like anti-bullying week, are a fantastic way to let pupils get a better knowledge of issues that can affect a range of people.” This year’s theme for anti-bullying week as organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance is the ‘Power for Good,’ of which people are encouraged to use positive attributes to prevent and stop any issues relating to bullying. To find out more about anti-bullying week, visit the national campaign website on www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week