Students and staff returned to Crookhey Hall under a veil of snow and ice. Although only a small number returned it was pleasing to see the willingness to return and take part in all activities permittable.
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A visit to Eastlands
December 17, 2009 – 3:56 pm
As an end of term treat the majority of the senior football team took a visit to Eastlands, the football ground of Manchester City FC. A great day was had by all, and the staff were very pleased with the excellent behaviour and attitudes taken by the pupils.
CROOKHEY HALL 5 - 2 WITHERSLACK HALL
December 3, 2009 – 9:46 am
Another great win for Crookhey Hall school in the league saw them go top in a very competitive competition this year. Mr Phillips, head coach, came back with this report.
“Crookhey Hall senior team maintained their 100% record with a by no means easy win over Witherslack.
The conditions dictated that this would be a scrappy game and there was no disappointment there. After a perfect start with goals from S. Lewis and J. Kirkby, Witherslack looked like they were just another victim for the in-form side. Then Witherslack remembered they were here to play football; and play they did.
Witherslack scored an impressive first goal only for Crookhey Hall to answer with their third, and J. Kirkby’s second. Again Witherslack turned on the style and brought the score to 3-2. Crookhey’s nerves began to show and Witherslack looked like they were going to get an equaliser.
Eventually some of the more experienced Crookhey players rallied together to score two more goals to make the final score 5-2.”
Scorers -
J Kirkby - 2
S Lewis - 1
C Howarth - 2
Crookhey Hall 6 - 2 Moorbrook
October 14, 2009 – 2:33 pm
The first in a number of league games got off to a great start with Crookhey Hall running out deserved 6-2 winners against Moorbrook School from Preston.
This was however the final game of Mr Manning’s football refereeing and coaching career at Crookhey Hall, as he is to move on to pastures new in the very near future. We shall miss his knowledge and experience on the field, however we do look forward to a few more decisions going our way. Good luck Sir!!!
Small Animal Care
October 14, 2009 – 9:18 am
The introduction of Small Animal Care to the Crookhey Hall vocational options has seen the arrival of some new creatures to the school. The long suffering cockerel Dave has been given some hens for company, along with Guinea Pigs, and the imminent arrival of ferrets and finches to name but a few. The children will be learning all about the maintenance and upkeep of the animals and surroundings and entering into a very hands on approach to the subject.
At Home on the Farm
September 11, 2009 – 1:25 pm
Mrs Jura from Crookhey Hall recently took a number of boys on their inaugural farm visit. She came back with this report:
July 2009 saw two Key Stage 3 groups make visits to the newly opened Greenlands Farm Village based in North Lancashire. Newly opened meant new farm animals and a wide variety of babies were certainly there, ranging from day old piglets and chicks to tiny lambs - all willing to be bottle fed by willing hands…..and there were many on the days that we visited.
Roger, the owner of Greenlands, greeted us and took us for a tour around the farm. So much to see…..and cuddle! The piglets were a great success with all - even those who showed initial reluctance. The trick is to roll up your sleeves and allow them to feel the warmth on your skin. Leon and Jamie definitely decided that they would like to adopt one. Shame it didnt fit into their pockets! We’d have had an extra passenger in the Minibus on the way home.
Of course all trips have to have an extra special treat (as if the tour round the far wasn’t enough!). Theres a delightful ice cream parlour near by and they were just waiting to be sampled. Liquorice?! Turkish Delight?!. These creamy delicacies went down a treat and were definitley given the thumbs up. As for Mr Taylor….? Well, he’s a fresh cream, jam and scone man. Not a crumb wasted!
Please be aware that the editor of this blog does in no way condone the stroking of pigs or eating of ice cream without adult supervision…..
New Year, New Possibilities
September 2, 2009 – 12:55 pm
Children and Staff returned to Crookhey Hall today to be welcomed by not only new teachers & pupils but also by new subjects.
Hospitality and Catering was just one of the new vocational courses to be offered to the pupils at the end of the last school year; Small Animal Care, Multi Trade Construction and Land Based Horticulture the others.
The pupils were instructed on their first dish of Tomato soup, and the results were available to all who were offered at lunchtime. All the reviews that came back were very positive, and the first Michelin star could well be in the bag!!
Out in the wilderness
July 17, 2009 – 2:01 pm
Mr Creed and Miss Lee took a group of boys to Knowsley Safari Park on the 16th July.
Mr Creed came back with the following report,
“Task - Attempt to cross the plains of Knowsley Safari Park (without damaging the school minibus)!!
Date - 16/07/09
Time - 1100
Daring duo - Miss Lee & Mr Creed
Crack Team of explorers - Kieran, Anthony, Jordan, David, Grant & Tom
Debrief - Having succesfully evaded the jaws of the pride of lions, been bombarded by baboons, sprinted past the ostrich, crept under the giraffe, gained some wise words from the elephants and received some truth from the sea lions, we emerged unscathed to live another day. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!”
Museum Of Science & Industry (MOSI)
July 17, 2009 – 1:42 pm
Mr Creed, head of Maths, and Miss Crabtree, Senior key worker, took a group of boys to the MOSI in Manchester.
Mr Creed came back with the following report,
” Thursday the 9th July saw an inquisitive bunch of Science explorers set off from Crookhey Hall in search of knowledge and power. On arrival at MOSI it became immediately obvious there was an abundance of both. Guided by the wise, old pairing of Miss Crabtree and Mr Creed, the intrepid crew explored the beginnings of the industrial north through to the vast empires of electricity, steam power and aviation.
The young scientists; Jamie, Tom, Scott, James and Matthew even found time for some hands on science work in the XPlore zone, with the latter nearly losing his head to a tornado, as a hugely concerned Scott looked on!!!”
Go Ape!!!
July 17, 2009 – 1:05 pm
The following pupils were involved in a full days activity at Grizedale forest on Wednesday 15th July:
J Clough
J Kirkby
R Dornan
M Cornwell
C Antcliffe
L Corley
Mr Ireland, head of PE and outdoor education at Crookhey wrote,
“The activity involves several high rope zip lines and various activities suspended 60-80 feet in the air. Pupils had to work independently, securing themselves to the trees and zip lines, by disconnecting 2 carabiners and a free wheel systematically, which when 60 feet in the air, demands a certain amount of ingenuity, concentration and courage. All of the boys completed the course, displaying excellent behaviour, tact and skill. A special mention should go to J Kirkby and R Dornan who were initially very scared of heights.”
Well done to all involved, and we look forward to this being something we can develop and enjoy throughout the future years.
