A taste of enterprise for business students
Pupils from Cundall Manor School are cooking up a taste for enterprise as they launch a pop-up restaurant. The year 9 pupils are taking on the challenge as part of the school’s business studies course. The 14 year-olds have been working on organising the annual event which sees nearly 50 parents, friends and family visit the restaurant. The youngsters develop their own business including the purchasing of the materials, advertising the event and even devising their own menu, cooking and serving the food. The visitors are then asked to pay for the meal as to how much they think it is worth. Debbie Partington, Head of Business at the school, set them the task. She said: “Our annual pop-up restaurant has regularly proved the highlight for many of our pupils on our business course.” “The restaurant allows them to take control from the beginning and deliver profits based on how well they perform.” The pupils received fantastic feedback from the guests who enjoyed a full 3 course meal at the school. One guest, Chris Jay, said: “The food was very nice and we had a great evening.” The profits from the event will be used to by the students to arrange a trip away, while any excess cash will be given to a charity of their choice. To find out more about studying with Cundall Manor or to arrange a taster day, visitwww.cundallmanorschool.comor call 01423 360 200
Sweet success for language morning
Today we had another fun day across the school as the school embraced all things cultural as the annual languages morning entertained all. The school had special guests from the York Cocoa House who explored the story of chocolate and its journey to becoming the world’s favourite sweet treat. 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.
Thank you – Cundall Ball
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Cundall Ball such a profound success this year. The Cundall Ball committee are delighted to announce that, with your help, we have raised a significant amount of money for the school. Without you, none of this would be able to happen. Once again, an enormous thanks from the ball committee. Our attentions are already turning to next year so please save the date for 24thJune 2017. We look forward to seeing you there!
Cundall Cricket Camp
Cundall Manor School are proud to announce an exciting new Cundall Cricket Camp, coming to the school this July. The 3 day camp will take place at Cundall on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of July and allow for children to hone their cricket skills while having fun and making friends. Places are limited, so it is advised to book early. To find out more or to book your place, email paulswalwell@cundallmanor.org.uk or call 01423 360 200.
Game, set and match at Cundall
On Saturday, the first Cundall Manor School family tennis tournament took place. We had a fantastic showing with 21 couples taking part. The strawberries and cream went down well and the adults enjoyed a glass of a Wimbledon associated refreshments in between matches. After lots of good, competitive tennis the final was contested by Lorna and Sam Earley against Jonty and Amanda Mainey. It was a close match but the Earley’s managed to come through the final and deciding game to win the cup! A huge thank you to everyone who participated or cheered on our competitors. Here is to looking forward to next year’s event.
Cundall Manor win top rounders competition
Well done to all the teams who competed at the HLC rounders’ event. Photo credit: HLC on twitter. A rounders’ extravaganza at Harrogate Ladies’ College saw Cundall Manor School U10’s walk away with the coveted honor of winners as pupils from across the Harrogate and Craven district competed for the top prize. More than 130 girls from 10 primary and prep schools across North and West Yorkshire attended the U10s tournament. The standard of play from all of the teams was extremely high. After four hours of play and an exciting final, Cundall Manor School were crowned tournament champions. Head of Girls’ Games, Mrs Louise Bessey said: “The girls have proven once again what a fantastic team they are. A great big well done to everyone involved with their season.” To find out more about sport at Cundall Manor School, call 01423 360 200 or email admissions@cundallmanor.org.uk
Flower arranging buds interest in youngsters
A masterclass in flower arranging from local business owner, Susie Hart, sparked an interest in the skill for budding florists at a leading North Yorkshire school. The masterclass is all part of preparations for the 10 and 11 years old passing out parade as the Form 4 pupils enter the next stage of their education. The group of over FORTY pupils were shown the basics of flower arranging and preparation and constructed a variety of table decorations for their event. Stuart Bayne, Head of Forms 1-4 at Cundall Manor School, near Topcliffe, said: “It was a super event for our youngsters. A huge thank you to Susie for dedicating her time and effort to show our pupils just how much skill and thought is involved in flower arranging.” He added: “All the children really enjoyed the masterclass. Everyone got involved and produced some fantastic creations.” The passing out event will be the culmination of a series of events in which the pupils have learned more about etiquette, communication skills, manners, conversation and how to host an event and talk to adults. The flower arrangements will take pride of place among the light refreshments at the event. Stuart added: “The children are really looking forward to showing off all they have learnt and would like to say thank you to everyone who has helped support them throughout the year.” To find out more about Cundall Manor School or to book a taster day, visit www.cundallmanorschool.com or call 01423 360 200.
Speech Day Success at Cundall Manor
Several Cundall pupils with adventurer and fundraiser Rosie Swale-Pope MBE at Speech Day ’16. A leading North Yorkshire school celebrated another fantastic year as it concluded with a Speech Day to remember. Rosie Swale Pope MBE, a noted writer, adventurer and philanthropist, was the headline act enthralling the audience with tales of adventure, overcoming adversity and compassion, delivered in Rosie’s unique style. The adventurer came all the way back from America where she is currently attempting to cross the country raising money for charity, to speak at the event with over 500 parents, grandparents and pupils present. Sir Thomas Ingilby, Chair of Governor’s at Cundall Manor School, said; “Rosie’s travels around the globe have given her plenty of time for thought and her inspirational messages to the children really struck home.” “Rosie’s passion for life is irresistible and I can’t think of any other speaker who gets the openly heartfelt response that she does.” Pupils from the school were also celebrating another year of success at the school with a prize giving ceremony. Children from across the school were given a number of awards and celebrated a wide range achievement in the academia, art, drama, music and sport among others. John Sample, Joint Head at the school said: “Our aim at Cundall is that children leave us not only with a host of skills, a range of knowledge and countless happy memories but also with their potential well and truly unlocked.” “Today is a celebration of another fantastic year at Cundall Manor.” The Head Boy and Head Girl from both the Upper School and Main School also spoke as they summed up their time with Cundall. Upper School Head Boy, Charles Langstaff, who lived up to the Lupton Public Speaking Award, joked about Cundall’s unique approach to learning and heaped praise on the school. Elsewhere, Upper School Head Girl, Ellie Joliffe spoke about the numerous trips and sporting activities that make Cundall such a special place to be. Main School was ably represented by Head Boy and Girl, Oscar Staveley and Olivia Turner, who also provided rip roaring speeches much to the amusement of their fellow pupils detailing recent exploits such as the Form 6 trip to Ben Nevis and the annual review. Sir Thomas Ingilby also praised and thanked the support of parents, friends and families who help make the Cundall community so special. To see a photo gallery of the event, visit the school’s Facebook page at:facebook.com/CundallManor
Tudor’s Triumph in front of a full house.
Another fantastic Sports Day was had by all. It was a hard fought Tudor triumph in front of a full house at the 2016 Cundall Manor Sports Day. A huge well done to all the pupils (and parents) who participated across a full range of activities which included several new Cundall records. The winning house, Tudor, came back from a strong challenge before claiming the shield in the home straight. We hope you all had a fantastic day and we will look forward to welcoming you all back again next year.
Beavers investiture for 1st Cundall Colony
School children from a leading North Yorkshire School stood side by side as they were sworn into the Scouting Movement, and officially became the first Beavers to join Cundall 1st Colony. Nearly two dozen young pupils from Cundall Manor School, near Topcliffe, proudly made their Beaver Scout promise. They stood up in front of their Beaver leaders, parents, teachers and invited special guests, to receive their neckerchiefs and woggles as Cundall 1st Beaver Colony was officially sworn in. Before the ceremony, the 23 children, aged just five, six and seven years, took the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the Scouting Family and show their guests a glimpse of what being a Beaver involves. In their Lodges, named after nearby rivers, the children stood up to talk about key figures in the movement such as Robert Baden Powell and the very popular, Bear Grylls. The invited guests were not sitting down for long as they were invited to join their children in a game of Beaver Football. To bring the proceedings to a close, the young boys and girls brought the house down with the Cundall 1st rendition of the Beaver Call. Cundall 1st Beavers Colony is one of four Beaver groups in the Easingwold District and the District Commissioner, Andrew Garner, was invited to attend the special investiture ceremony and to present the children with their neckerchiefs. Andrew said: “It was an absolute delight to welcome the 23 new Beavers of 1st Cundall Manor Scout Group to the family of Scouting. We now have more young people than ever enjoying Scouting in the Easingwold area thanks to the commitment and efforts of our hardworking volunteers.” Stuart Bayne, Cundall 1st Cub Scout Leader, who oversees the two Scouting packs at the school, said: “It was an honour to invest so many Beavers into our brand new Colony here at 1st Cundall Manor Scout Group. The Group started just over a year ago, with the Cub section, after it became apparent that some children were missing the opportunity to go to Cubs elsewhere due to the extended school day at Cundall. The Cub Pack is at full strength now and thanks to our inspirational and energetic new leaders, the Beaver Colony is also doing tremendously well.” Stuart is on the look-out for help to set up and support a Scout Pack at the school. A large number of the current Cub Scouts are due to move up to Scouts in the next school year. To find out more information on the Scouts and Beavers at Cundall Manor School or to book a taster day visitwww.cundallmanorschool.comor call 01423 360 200