May at Crookhey Hall, and the start of a new Summer term saw a visit from The Army, organised by Senior Personal Tutor Mrs White.
A number of activities were available to both children and staff, to give everyone an idea of the options available in the Army.
With the arrival of the World Cup, it was only fitting to mention the Senior Football Team who were earlier this month crowned league champions. Having only lost one game all season, the boys involved should all be very proud of themselves. Mr Philips, Senior Team Coach, had this to say,
“It’s been a real season [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
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 - [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Welcome to the very first blog update from Crookhey Hall School. Here you will be able to find news and information from the previous week at the school, results, events and activities. This will be an ongoing concern for both staff and children, and we are hoping to include input from as many sources as [...]