The Cundall News

Issue 316                                                                                          Thursday 11^th June 2009

Headmaster's Show-ups

Headmaster's Commendation

Pre-Prep Stars of the Week

Nursery:         Freddie Falkingham                              Reception:      Matilda Ruddy, Francesca Wilson

PP1:                William Unsworth, Alex Cumming                    

Pre-Prep Playtime Award

Jemima Fawcett

THERE WILL BE NO MAIN SCHOOL ADVENTURERS ON

TUESDAY 16^th  JUNE BECAUSE OF EXAMS

NO JUDO ON THURSDAY 18^TH JUNE BECAUSE OF FORM 6 PLAY

Clay Pigeon Shooting Day - Sunday 5^th July

Sir Ian and Liam Botham are organising a clay pigeon shooting day on Sunday 5^th July to raise funds for the Cundall Manor Appeal Fund. The clay day will now be held at Sawley, near Ripon, from 11.30-3.00. The cost will be £60 per team of two people, fantastic value as the package includes drinks and a Hog Roast: non shooters are welcome and can come along and enjoy the day for £15 per head. Teams should comprise parent and child but older brothers and sisters who have finished school or university by then are welcome to join in the fun: there will be several competitions so everyone has a chance of winning something.  There will also be a silent auction during the afternoon - if anyone can provide a lot or two for this, please contact Sir Thomas Ingilby on 01423 770152. Entry forms are available from the Main School Office. Come to Sawley, get some practice ahead of the new shooting season, have a lot of fun - and help us buy some equipment for the new classrooms.

Cundall Manor Summer Ball

Saturday 27^th June 2009

Tickets are selling well but there are still a few spaces left.  ‘Cut Off' date will be Friday 19^th June.  All tickets that are paid for are now available for collection for the School Office.

Shepherd Award Interviews

Interviews for the Shepherd Award will be taking place on Wednesday 17^th June at 16.15.

Form 6 ‘Leavers' Ball - (Karaoke & Disco)

10^th July 2009 - 7.00-10.00 p.m.

Dress: Posh Frocks and Bow Ties - Tickets £10.00

Please leave money for the above in an envelope in the school office, thank you.

Grandparents' Lunch - Friday 19^th June

All application forms for the above should be returned by tomorrow (Friday 12^th June).  As the lunch is oversubscribed names will be drawn out of a hat and tickets forwarded via the grandchildren on Monday 15^th where appropriate.

Whole School and Team Photos

The Whole School Photo and all the team photos etc. are now on display in the Main School entrance hall.  If you would like to order photos please fill in an order form (remember to put your name on it) and place the order form and payment in the Tempest Photography envelope provided (please also put your name on the envelope).  All orders should be returned to the school office by Monday 22nd June at the latest.  If you miss the deadline please place your order directly with the photographers:  H Tempest Limited, St. Ives, Cornwall, TR26 3HU Tel: 01736 752411

Form 6 Three Peaks Challenge

This week Form 6 did the Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge.  Half the year group went on Friday 5^th  and the other half on Monday  8^th June.  The 3 peaks is a demanding challenge; the groups walked for 12 hours, covering 22 miles and climbing Ingleborough, Whernside and Pen-y-Ghent, Yorkshire's 3 highest peaks.   Eight pupils from Friday's group completed all 3 peaks in cold wet conditions.  All  of Monday's group completed all three peaks, in perfect walking conditions.  I was amazed at how the pupils interacted and encouraged one another to complete the challenge.  All who took part should be extremely proud of their achievement.  A huge thank you to Mrs Joyce, Madame Hunzinger, Mrs Peters, Mrs Liz Proctor and Mrs Aspinall who looked after this year's walkers.  They were well prepared with cakes and water supplies for us to stock up on throughout the walks.  Their encouragement and support was invaluable.  Thank you also to Mrs Fordy, Mr Chubb, Mr Phillips and Mrs Kempton who took part in the challenge.                                                                                             JK

 PP2 Mini Athletics Tournament

All PP2 children from Cundall and Highfield took part in a mini Athletics tournament held at Highfield.  The children had the opportunity to compete against each other in a number of events including running, jumping and distance throwing.

All children tried their best and were successful especially with the sprinting races!  The afternoon was thoroughly enjoyed by all (despite some disapproving looks towards the skipping ropes from some of the boys; they were a little surprised to find themselves competing in a skipping challenge!).

A BIG well done to all the PP2 children who demonstrated fantastic sportsmanship skills and represented Cundall Manor very well indeed!  Also thank you to all the parents who came to support the event.  If any parents managed to catch some of the action, please could you email any photographs to edgar.home@onyxnet.co.uk   Many thanks.                                                                                                          AC

 Friends of Cundall - Ladies Lunch

The Friends of Cundall are very excited to announce that we have managed to book the inspirational Tricia Stewart one of the original Calendar Girls to speak at our Champagne Ladies Lunch on 15^th October at Helperby Village Hall.

We have a limited number of tickets for this event.  Tickets are now on sale in the Main School Office priced £30.00.  This is a great opportunity to spend time with old friends and to meet new friends, we look forward to welcoming you.

Summer Holiday - Tennis Courses

Monday 27^th  - Thursday 30^th July

Monday 3^rd - Thursday 6^th August

Monday 10^th - Thursday 13^th August

Monday 17^th to Thursday 20^th August

3-9 years

At Cundall Manor School Tennis Club

9-13 years

At Thirsk Tennis Club

Please contact Mary-Rose on 07958 930173 or maryrosetennis@yahoo.co.uk

Tennis

We had a busy weekend, two teams went to Pocklington on Saturday morning and we had a wonderful time having 12 matches going at one time.  The standard was very high with the Pocklington team fielding six Yorkshire players, however we did win some matches.  The green team (U10) were also playing a league match against Knaresborough and James Gordon beat the No.1 seed and Antony, Jonty and Harry all had very close matches and played very well.  The U9 (orange team) played as well, Ben, Louella and Emilia all having some good matches,  Emilia came first equal.                                                                                                     M-RB

Cundall Karting Challenge

A cool dry night welcomed the eighteen teams to the Teesside Autodrome for the Cundall Karting Challenge last Thursday evening.  A thirty minute qualifying session came first with the Pickhill Lads, Fory's Flyers and the Phoenix Flyers taking the front row of the grid.  A hectic ninety minute race then followed with some very dubious overtaking manoeuvres, numerous spins and visits to the scenery by most teams.  The race lead went down to the final couple of laps with the Phoenix Flyers eventually taking the chequered flag, followed home by Fordy's Flyers and the Sinderby Suicide Jockeys.  The wooden spoon went to the Big Blockes Racing Team.  Thank you to all the teams that took part, we raised £630 for the Cundall Appeal.                        Tony Sowerby

On Sunday 21^st June Richard and Annabel Fife are opening their garden for the National Garden Scheme.  The NCIS raises money for many wonderful charities including Macmillan & Marie Curie.  The garden is open from 2.00-5.00, entry £3.00 children are free.  No dogs.  Plant stalls and cream teas.  Langton Farm, Great Langton, Northallerton, DL7 0TA (01609) 748446.

Rounders Round-Up

Eight schools played in the U11 tournament hosted by Cundall.  There were some fantastic matches in the group stages with 1^st and 2^nd places having to be decided by rounder difference.  Cundall went through in second position but won their semi-final match to make the final against Queen Mary's whom they had lost to in the group stages.  The tension was palpable in the final and with just 18 good balls Cundall clinched the trophy winning 2-1 ½.  A fantastic afternoon and many thanks to Mrs Walkland for organising the event.                                                 

Three Cundall teams braved the inclement weather and showed that they were made of strong stuff winning their matches against St Olaves.  Well done to all the girls for their stoicism and particularly to Olivia Longstaff who was awarded a match ball for scoring 6 rounders.                                                                               SM-W

Boys' Weekly Sports Report

Firstly congratulations to Tom, Felix, Charlie, Robbie and Myles who represented Hambleton and Richmond Under 13s on Tuesday and good luck to James, George and Alex who represent the Nidderdale League Under 11 team on Sunday.

It has been another busy week of fixtures! The U15s were knocked out of the Hambleton Cup by Easingwold but a well constructed 60 from Alex Shepherd helped us to achieve a 30 run victory against St Peter's.

In a post Common Entrance celebration the Under 13 teams dressed up in coloured clothing turned the music up and played 20/20 matches against St Olaves. Chasing 130 to win a powerful 97 not out by captain Felix Adams meant the 1^st XI overhauled the total in the sixteenth over for the loss of only 2 wickets. The 2^nd XI failed to score enough runs and even the 3^rd XI lost their 100% record. Mr Bayley ensured a well deserved win for the 4^th XI whilst all the junior matches were abandoned on Tuesday as we finally succumbed to the driving rain.

Yesterday the U12s reached the semi final of the North Yorkshire Cup with victory over Rossett School while the Under 11s lost to Woodleigh by 7 wickets.

With lots of Cup ties still to be played and House matches for all boys in Forms 3 to 6 on Saturday there is still plenty of cricket ahead.                                                                                                                                                 J.Sample 

Main School Sports Day - Friday 19^th June

All main school children should have clean athletics kit in school with them for Sports Day.  The first race will start at 3.00 p.m. and pupils will be able to leave when all the races have finished and the winning house has been announced, this should be at APPROXIMATELY 6.00 p.m.  Everyone is welcome to stay for the barbeque after Sports Day if they wish.  We would be very grateful if you are able to provide a cake for the barbeque please contact Mrs P in the school office if you are able to help.

Dates for the Diary