Pupil Wreath Making *Click here for tickets*
During the Christmas Fair Susie will be running a Wreath Making workshop. Materials are provided. All students are welcome; however it is recommended for pupils Year 6 and above. Saturday 29th November | 12:30pm – 1:30pm Please pre-book your place HERE
The First Kids in Space
Years 3 & 4 will be performing at The Galtres Theatre, Easingwold. Parents welcome. Time: 6:30pm Adventurous space cadets become the very first kids to travel into space, they blast off on a journey filled with excitement, challenges, and unexpected discoveries. Guided by their quirky robot companions and a slightly nervous astronaut instructor, the kids learn about teamwork, bravery, and the wonders of the universe. Along the way, they encounter zero-gravity mishaps, cosmic riddles, and some out of control androids who need their help. Join us on their journey. 6:30 pm Galtres Centre, Easingwold.
Cundall Celebrates Minnie’s Selection for the Junior Hockey World Cup
Cundall Manor is delighted to celebrate Minnie’s selection for the Junior World Cup with the U21 Women’s Hockey Team. Minnie joined Cundall in Year 5 already playing club hockey for Thirsk Hockey Club, and it didn’t take long for her passion for the sport to flourish during Games at school. She soon began representing Cundall across multiple disciplines — swimming at the ISA Finals at the Olympic Pool, and competing in (and winning) both the Loretto Hockey Tournament and the ISA Hockey National Championships twice in succession in 2015 and 2016, finishing with a clean sheet across all six games. She went on to reach the National Finals at Loughborough, where her team narrowly missed out on victory after a tense penalty shootout. In her final year at Cundall, Minnie and her teammates secured second place in the National U16 Finals — an outstanding achievement made even more impressive as they were an U15 side. Although her school hockey career was cut short by the pandemic, Minnie had already made a lasting impact. During her time at Cundall, Minnie’s talent and determination propelled her rapidly through the England Hockey performance pathway. Alongside her club hockey for Thirsk, she earned selection for the County team, the Talent Academy, and ultimately the England U13 Lions and England U16 National Age Group Squads — all by the age of just 14. Her journey has since been echoed by current Cundall pupil Alistair Broadwith, now part of the England U16 set-up, along with two other pupils, Imogen and Molly, who are currently playing in the Sheffield Talent Academy squad. After completing her A Levels at Repton School, Minnie continued her hockey journey across the Atlantic, joining the University of Virginia and representing the Virginia Cavaliers Field Hockey Team. She has since returned to the UK, studying International Media and Communications at the University of Nottingham while continuing to compete at an elite level. Now, as Minnie prepares to take to the world stage in Chile for the Junior World Cup, the entire Cundall community celebrates her remarkable journey. Her dedication, resilience and passion for sport continue to inspire the next generation of Cundall pupils to follow their dreams — both on and off the field. We look forward to welcoming her back to hear all about her World Cup experience, and we wish her every success as she proudly represents her country.
Alex Allan (Stuarts 2005)
Alex Grant Allan is a Scotland international rugby union player. He is now Head Coach at Hong Kong Scottish; and forwards coach for the Hong Kong international side. He previously played for Glasgow Warriors in the Pro14. He played primarily at loose head prop. Name: Alex Allan DofB: 1992 House at Cundall: Stuarts Year Left: 2005 Senior School / College: Sedbergh School University: Loughborough Uni/ Edinburgh Napier Current Occupation: Rugby Player Tell us a little about yourself, your job and where you are living? I am currently living in Glasgow and play rugby for the Glasgow Warriors team in the Pro14 and the Champions Cup. I have been at Glasgow for 4 years, and have 73 caps for the club and a further 4 caps for Scotland at loose head prop. I have just completed a degree in Quantity Surveying, which I have been studying part-time alongside my rugby commitments. What did you do after you left Cundall? I left Cundall and went to Sedbergh for 5 years, I then went to Loughborough University to study Quantity Surveying and spent 2 years there playing for the first team before I was offered a contract with Edinburgh Rugby. After 2 years in the capital and having moved my degree to Edinburgh Napier to study part-time I moved west to Glasgow where we won the Pro14 in my first year at the club. I got my first cap for Scotland in 2014 in a win against USA and have since played against Argentina, Georgia and Fiji. How did you get to where you are now? I have been lucky enough to be in a competitive team with experienced and knowledgeable coaches from a young age. Cundall provided me with the facilities, coaching and time to allow me to develop as an individual on and off the pitch. It allowed me to grow in confidence in the classroom and on the pitch and learn how to work as part of a team to achieve an end goal. What are your fondest memories of Cundall? My fondest memories of Cundall would have to be the boarding. I started Cundall age 9 and would board twice a week (tuck shop nights). I also loved the sporting opportunities, and played in some competitive rugby, football and tennis teams under Mr Sample! Climbing Ben Nevis with Mr Phillips was also a highlight. I also began to enjoy Maths while at Cundall with lessons from Miss Stroud, which probably led to my degree choice. What do you do in your spare time? Play golf, travel around Scotland, walk my dogs and read. Follow Alex on Twitter @alexallan10 Images kindly provided by SNS PIX and the SRU. Interviewed in April 2018.
Matt Greenwood (Normans 2018)
Name: Matt Greenwood Age: 19 House at Cundall: Norman’s Year Left: 2018 Senior School / College: Motorsport UK Academy Current Occupation: Racing Driver and Company Owner Tell us a little about your job, what you did after Cundall and how you got to where you are now? After winning the Britcar Endurance Championship in 2018 whilst completing my GCSE’s at Cundall I was then signed as a Strakka Mercedes AMG Junior Development Driver at the start of 2019. Two years on I have just completed a very successful season competing with BMW Team Walkenhurst Motorsport in the NLS (formerly VLN) Championship around the Nürburgring Nordschleife in Germany. We are looking at an extremely exciting race programme for this year, planning to bring some of my racing back to the UK. After moving on from Cundall in 2018 I was offered a place in the Motorsport UK Academy. This meant moving away from home to Loughborough to complete the 2-year course. In 2020 I graduated from the programme with 2 Distinction Star’s and a Diploma in Sporting Excellence. After we had graduated from the academy, with Covid just emerging and the uncertainty of what the future held I took an opportunity to start my own Car and Van Leasing Company with my best friend. The company is called Champion Car Leasing, and it has proved to be the right decision for us. What are your fondest memories of Cundall? When moving away from Cundall and making new friends from all over the country there is a common theme that most of my friends did not enjoy school, but I have always been in a unique position thanks to Cundall and able to say I loved going to school! What do you do in your spare time? With many very exciting opportunities on the horizon for both my racing career and business, I spend the majority of my time focusing on developing myself and the company to achieve great success in the future.
Quentin England (Tudors 2015)
Name: Quentin England Age: 21 House at Cundall: Tudors Year Left: 2015 Senior School / College: St Aidan’s COfE High School University: Florida State University Current Occupation: Student Ambassador at Florida State University International Programs Tell us a little about yourself, your job and where you are living? After leaving Cundall almost 6 years ago, I now live in the United States and have done so for 3 years. I’m studying Criminology at Florida State University (FSU) and I’m in my 4th and final year of undergraduate studies. After I graduate, I hope to stay on to pursue a Master’s in Media & Communication studies at FSU. I’ve been working for the university’s International Programs office for 2 years now, helping provide opportunities for students to study abroad all across the world, including at Florida State’s satellite campus in London! What did you do after you left Cundall? I attended St. Aidan’s CofE High School to study my A-Levels. I achieved 3 A-Levels: English Language, UK Government & Politics, and Statistics. After my 2 years at St. Aidan’s, I moved to London and completed my first year as a student at Florida State at their satellite campus in Bloomsbury. In Autumn 2018 I moved to Florida and have resided here for almost 3 years now! How did you get to where you are now? In my last few years at Cundall, I always wondered what it’d be like to go to university in the United States. My dad and I visited FSU’s London campus, whilst I was in Thornton, for a tour. That really started the ball rolling and when it came time to apply for university, I didn’t even fill out the UCAS application form– much to the disbelief of my peers at St. Aidan’s. From there it’s been one thing after another really and the next thing I know, I’m in my fourth and final year of completing my undergraduate degree. What are your fondest memories of Cundall? My fondest memories are of the events Cundall hosted that you wouldn’t find anywhere else. From the annual Go-Kart Racing competition and Trebuchet challenge to the one-time Potato Gun competition, Cundall hosted unique events that really help underpin the incredible time I had whilst at Cundall. What do you do in your spare time? I’m lucky enough to study at an institution that houses 40,000 students. One advantage of which means there’s no shortage of unique and engaging student organisations. Most of my spare time involves working for my various roles. Whether that be in my capacity as a Student Senator within our Student Government Association, as a Vice-President of the Garnet & Gold Key Leadership Society, or my job as a Student Ambassador for the university’s International Programs office, there’s always something to be doing! What advice would you give to current pupils? I overcame a lot of challenges to get to where I am today and so the only advice I would want to share is to never give up on your dreams, believe in yourself with confidence, and lead with your best foot forward.
Pre-Prep Halloween Fun Day
We’re celebrating Halloween with a day full of spooky fun! Pupils are invited to come to school in optional fancy dressand take part in a range of exciting activities. In the morning Reception, Years 1&2, we’ll be taking a short trip across the road to Yorkshire Pumpkins to pick a pumpkin, and in the afternoon, everyone can enjoy a spooktacular Halloween disco.
Seven ISA Arts National Finalists
Cundall Manor is thrilled to announce a record number of firsts in this year’s ISA Art Competition, with seven of our students named winners and advancing to the ISA Arts National Final in London. In addition, two more pupils secured second-place awards in the highly competitive ISA Arts Area Competition. The ISA Art Competition, held annually, is open to pupils from ISA schools across the UK and showcases a wide range of artistic disciplines, including 2D and 3D art, textiles, drawing, fashion, and photography. With dozens of categories and a consistently high standard of entries, the competition provides a prestigious platform for young artists. The seven winners now have the incredible opportunity to compete at the National Final, representing the school on a national stage. “We are immensely proud of all our pupils in this year’s competition,” said Head of Art, Issy Vaughan. “The creativity, dedication, and skill on display were exceptional, and having seven students advance to the national finals is a testament to their talent and hard work. We wish them the very best of luck as they showcase their work in London.”
Rugby and Hockey Loretto Tournament
Loretto Rugby Sevens & Hockey Tournament Cundall Manor’s U11 and U13 rugby and hockey teams enjoyed an exciting and successful day of competition at the prestigious Preparatory Schools & Clubs Rugby Sevens and Hockey Tournament hosted by Loretto School. With 24 teams from across Scotland and the North of England taking part, the event provided an outstanding opportunity for pupils to test their skills, work as a team and enjoy competitive sport at a high level. The girls’ hockey teams delivered some of their best performances of the season. The U11 girls showed remarkable progress throughout the day, finishing 5th overall and being crowned Bowl winners. The U13 girls were in superb form, winning their opening matches convincingly and battling hard against strong opposition to reach the plate final, where they narrowly missed out 0–1 to finish 4th overall. A highlight of the tournament was Florrie’s recognition as U13 Player of the Tournament, chosen from all participating teams – a fantastic achievement. On the rugby pitches, both the U11 and U13 boys demonstrated excellent teamwork, resilience, and improvement as the tournament progressed. The U11 boys grew stronger with every game, while the U13 team started with a strong win before narrowly missing out in the Bowl final. Head of Girls’ Games, Louise Bessey, praised the players’ efforts: “I am incredibly proud of how our teams performed against some very talented opposition. The girls in particular played some of the best hockey we’ve seen this season, and all our pupils showed tremendous spirit and determination throughout the day.” Cundall Manor extends a huge thank you to Loretto School for hosting such a well-organised and enjoyable tournament. The event provided invaluable experience for all involved and has left players inspired, confident and motivated for the rest of their season.
Silver Duke of Edinburgh Expedition
Two groups of Year 11 pupils recently completed their final Silver Duke of Edinburgh expedition, a demanding three-day challenge across the North York Moors. Each group planned their own 30-mile routes, navigating from Great Ayton to Commondale, then onto Kirby, and finishing at Cod Beck on Sunday. The expedition tested their physical endurance, navigation, and teamwork, with the desolate moors made even more challenging by early morning mist on Saturday. Undeterred, the pupils demonstrated resilience, problem-solving, and strong leadership throughout. Both groups completed the expedition successfully and passed with flying colours, earning an important milestone towards their Silver Award.