RHS Harlow Carr inspires budding artists
A recent trip to one of Yorkshire’s most beautiful gardens has helped inspire art students from Cundall Manor School. The year 9 pupils visited RHS Harlow Carr gardens in Harrogate as part of their study into natural forms. The youngsters took inspiration from the Royal Horticultural Society Garden and had the advantage of some late summer sunshine later in the day. Sarah Pearson, Head of Art at Cundall Manor School organised the trip. She said: “Harlow Carr has organic forms in abundance and offered great opportunities to draw a wide range of plant forms, the floral displays and vegetable garden being of particular interest. “We spent the morning sketching in the grounds and after lunch the everyone took part in printmaking workshops in the Bramall learning centre. During the workshops we looked at the work of William Morris, the famous Art and Crafts artist and designer, and then used our own sketches to produce prints inspired by his use of motifs and symmetry.” She added: “We are lucky to have such a great resource on our doorstep and my thanks go to the team at Harlow Carr for making it such an enjoyable experience.” The pupils will continue to focus on natural forms and will produce work for display across the school in the coming term. Parents are being invited to come and see some of the fantastic artwork on display at the school for themselves at our next Open Morning on Saturday 15thOctober from 10am. Call 01423 360 200 to find out more.
Team building scales new heights
Aerial Extreme at Bedale proved the perfect setting for pupils from Cundall Manor’s Upper School to get to know one another as part of their annual team building day. The teambuilding day allows new pupils to the Upper School the chance to work together with some of the older pupils as they work through problems and challenges as they complete the activity day. The pupils, all aged between 13 and 16 years old, had to work together to complete and number of tasks and competed in teams for the top prize. Sara Hall, Head of Upper School, said: “The children worked really well together. You could see their confidence growing after each task. She added: “It is really important that we have the ability to allow our pupils to develop their leadership, organisational and communication skills from an early age. Days like these are a fantastic way to consolidate their skills while having fun and making new friends.” Part of the tasks including completing a course on a Segway, a search and rescue mission for a pilot which involved working as a team to cross difficult terrain via pullies and a-frames. Team 10 proved triumphant over the course of the day with Head Boy Oliver Hartmann, Ben Hunter, Ethan Watkins, Annabel Hartley, Tom Wilson and Maddie Pick coming out on top. The school, located between Ripon and Thirsk, will be hosting an open morning showcasing all that the school has to offer on Saturday 15 October from 10am. To book your place or arrange a tour, please call 01423 360 200 or emailadmissions@cundallmanor.org.uk
New roles for pupils at Cundall
The new Head Girls and Boys of Cundall Manor School have this week taken up their positions at the start of the new year. The pupils from Form 6 and Thornton will join prefects and house captains in their new positions of responsibility at the start of the new term. Upper School will have Yasmin Wild and Oliver Hartmann as their new Head Girl and Boy, while Main School will see Charlotte Banks and Archie Powell take up their respective positions. Proud to take up her role as Head Girl for Upper School, Yasmin, from Thirsk, said: “I am very proud to be made Head Girl. I am really looking forward to speech day because I will get to stand up in front of the school, parents, governors and guests and talk about my favourite memories of my time at Cundall Manor.” Head Boy Oliver Hartmann, who hopes to go on to be a Lawyer, is also proud to be given the role. He added that he is honoured to be Head Boy and is looking forward to “Being an example to younger children across the school. Main School Head Girl, Charlotte Banks, also believes that it is important to set a good example to younger children and is looking forward to Open Mornings and her responsibilities on the day. She said: “I can’t wait to help show people around Cundall because I am incredibly proud of my school.” Archie Powell take up the role as Head Boy for Main School. Archie, who has a keen interest in science, is looking forward to taking up the role adding: “I am so proud to be able to represent the school as Head Boy.” Joint Head, John Sample, said the decision to appoint to these positions of responsibility are always some of the most difficult choices he has to make. He added: “Our school will be exceptionally well represented by our four choices as Head Girl and Boy.” “I know that they will showcase the school with the decorum and pride associated with the role. I wish them the very best with the new positions and will look forward to seeing them develop throughout their journey.” Pupils from Thornton (Y11), Form 6 (Y8), and PP2 (Y2) are also taking up their positions as Prefects and House Captains. Congratulations to everyone.
GCSE celebrations for Cundall Manor School
Cundall Manor School pupils, parents and staff are celebrating today following a fantastic set of GCSE results. The school recorded a strong set of GCSE results including a 100% overall pass rate with 95% of students gaining 5 or more A*- C grades. All of the school’s pupils also successfully secured their first choice of sixth form provider. This follows on the back of last years’ superb results which saw the school ranked second in the county as part of the independent schools GCSE results league table. There were overall excellent results in subjects such as History, Further Maths, Geography and Science which saw 100% of pupils achieving grade C or above. Pupils have secured places at some of the county’s leading sixth form providers including Harrogate Grammar School, St Peters and Ripon Grammar School. John Sample, Joint Head teacher at Cundall Manor School, said: “I am delighted that our pupils have achieved such a fantastic set of results. It is testament to how hard they have worked and their will to succeed. All our pupils should be very proud of their results and should be confident in their next steps knowing that what they have achieved and their preparation for life after school has been of the highest calibre.” He added: “Today our GCSE results show that Cundall Manor is thriving. Our pupils leave us well-prepared for life after school and with a set of results that many would envy. We know that we have done everything we can to allow our pupils to leave us with the confidence to succeed but also many of the values of that we hold as a school, such as adventure, resilience and friendship.” Among the school pupils celebrating their results was Rebecca Thompson who achieved straight A’s across the board with an impressive SEVEN A*s and FIVE As. Rebecca, from nearby Boroughbridge, will now be turning her attention to her A-Levels at Ripon Grammar School starting this September. She said: “I was very nervous but I am so relieved to get the results I needed.” Rebecca, who achieved A*s across the board in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, looks set to continue her quest to study Engineering at university following taking Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Art at A-Level. Rebecca added: “The teachers at Cundall Manor work really hard and help support you throughout your time here.” Another pupil celebrating a wonderful set of GCSE results is Cundall Manor’s Head Girl, Ellie Jolliffe, from Tadcaster, who secured her place at Harrogate Grammar School Sixth Form where she will study her A-Levels. Ellie was awarded FOUR A*s, SIX As and THREE Bs in her results and will now prepare for her next steps. She said: “I am so happy and relieved it’s over.” Ellie who plans on becoming a vet will now study her A-Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Maths and PE following her fantastic results. She added: “The school really did help. Thank you to all my teachers for all the help and support over the past few years.” Students will return to Cundall for the start of the term on the 7th of September and prospective parents are welcome to visit at the next Open Morning on Saturday 15th October from 10am. To find out more about Cundall Manor School, visit www.cundallmanorschool.com or call 01423 360 200.
The Cundall App
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Cundall Manor School App. As many of you know we have been working on an App in order to help us share information about the day to day events which feature so heavily in Cundall life. The App is available now to download for Apple and Android phones and tablets, you can find it in the App and Play stores by simply searching for “Cundall Manor”. Members of staff and parents have engaged enthusiastically with the project and it has enabled us to identify ways to improve our communications. The app is designed to complement the term calendar information and has the added advantage of being a responsive and modern application that can be updated instantly should things change. The app will also integrate social media streams, allow users to contact staff via the directory and add information to your calendar. It will also send ‘Push notifications’ allowing the school to communicate with app users in a new way. Marketing Manager, Paul Swalwell, said: “The app will be a great addition to how we currently communicate with parents. The calendar and push notifications integration will help keep parents up to date with any sporting fixtures changes, latest news and much more.” The developers have put together a ‘How to…’ information sheets for new users. You can access the information sheet by clickinghere. To find out more, please call 01423 360 200 or emailpaulswalwell@cundallmanor.org.uk
Chocolate lesson a sweet success
A recent visit from two local chocolate experts proved incredibly popular for youngsters from Cundall Manor School. Claire King and Scarlett Latham from York Cocoa House gave a masterclass in chocolate making much to the delight of the local school children. The special guests delivered a masterclass and presentation which explored the story of chocolate and its journey to becoming the world’s favourite sweet treat. The event was all part of the school’s annual languages day, a celebration of all things multi-cultural, this year taking on a particularly food orientated theme. Children then enjoyed a chocolate lolly making tutorial in their forms before sampling a wide variety of world cuisine. The children also learned about pre-Colombian art and saw a video on the Inca lands of gold. Claire King, from the York Cocoa House said: “Workshops like this is a great way for children to experience what it takes to make chocolate. We showed them how to temper chocolate and assisted with the lolly making. She added: “It was great to see the children ask relevant questions and that they have clearly gone away having learnt something but also with a solid tangible product which they will enjoy.” The school’s language day also saw prizes for the best dressed pupil with a wide range of entries taking in inspiration from far and wide. Head of Modern Foreign Languages at Cundall Manor School, Katy Hunzinger, helped organise the event. She said: “The outfits were splendid to see. So much colour and innovation on show. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part and made the day so special.” To find out more about the school or to request a prospectus pack, call 01423 360 200 or visit www.cundallmanorschool.com
Kick off the pre-season with Cundall training camps
Cundall Manor School is offering pupils from Forms 1-6 the chance to get a head start and have some fun, with an exciting series of pre-season training camps, starting September 1st. The sessions include hockey, rugby and netball. Places are limited and cost £15 per session. To find out more or to book your place, emailjohnliley@cundallmanor.org.ukor call 01423 360 200. Sessions are on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd September. Girls Hockey 10am-12noon Boys Rugby 10am-12noon Girls Netball 12.30pm-2.30pm Boys Hockey 12.30pm-2.30pm
Life Centre Trip gives fresh perspective on science
Pupils from Cundall Manor School recently had the chance to get under nature’s skin with an unforgettable trip to the Life Centre in Newcastle. Youngsters from the school, based near Topcliffe in North Yorkshire, experienced a unique viewpoint as they saw some of the world’s most spectacular animals preserved through plastination. Form 4 tutor, Hannah Sadler organised the excursion. She said: “The Animals Live exhibition was amazing, with real animals preserved to reveal various parts of their anatomy!” This unique view has been developed thanks to the science of plastination, invented by Dr Gunther von Hagens. Each animal has been painstakingly preserved allowing visitors to see what lies beneath nature’s skin in intricate detail. She added: “Life Centre was great. We watched a science show all about food and the science behind it, enjoyed the 4D motion ride, extracted DNA from a kiwi and linked woolly mammoths to their closest living relative through gel electrophoresis.” The exhibit showcases over 100 real animal specimens and allows visitors to see in detail the inner workings of animals and the systems that allow them to live, thrive and survive. The exhibition also shows how different animals have evolved both in their anatomy and their organ function to their natural habitats such as the elephant’s trunk or the giraffe’s long neck. To find out more about Cundall Manor School or to request a prospectus pack, call 01423 360 200 or email admissions@cundallmanor.org.uk.
Fun at the First Cundall Cricket Camp
Boys and girls from across the school enjoyed the first annual Cundall Cricket Camp. The 3 day camp, held at Cundall Manor School, saw over a dozen enthusiastic cricketers enjoy the start of their summer holidays and the fine weather with cricket coaching from York CC and Cundall Manor School’s very own Dan Woods. Mr Woods said: “The camp has been really fun. The children loved the games but also had the chance to learn something new.” Pre-season training for Hockey, Netball and Rugby will begin for Forms 1-6 on Thursday 1st and Friday 2nd September 2016. To find out more and to book your space, contact Paul in the Marketing dept. on 01423 360 200.
A moment in time captured for future boarding school students
Pupils from a leading North Yorkshire school attempted to capture what life is like in 2016 as they joined thousands of pupils across the country to celebrate the golden jubilee of the Boarding Schools’ Association. Pupils from boarding house at Cundall Manor School, based near Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, buried the time capsule to mark national boarding week. Items include a school prospectus, yearbook, calendar, a recent sports day itinerary, coins, a mobile phone, the Cundall cookbook, a school scarf and a letter from a pupil at the school. Hundreds of other schools in the BSA simultaneously took part in the event. The time capsules will be opened at the 75thanniversary of the BSA in 2041. Housemaster, Gary Coates, was pleased to commemorate the event. He said: “The Golden Jubilee of the BSA is a big event. For us as a boarding school, it allows us to join in with the celebration nationwide.” He added: “It was really interesting asking our boarders what they would like to put in the time capsule. I am sure that in 25 years’ time, our collection will prove interesting for future Cundall boarders and boarding staff.” To find out more about boarding at Cundall Manor School clickhereor call 01423 360 200.