Old Princethorpians

Sunday 25 June - 2.00pm to 4.30pm

The Summer Art, Photography and Design Show 2016, a celebration of our students GCSE, AS and A2 Art, Photography and Design work will take place in the College's Sixth Form Centre on Thursday 22 June from 6.00pm to 8.30pm and on Sunday 25 June from 2.00pm to 4.30pm.
A range of design technology projects, from resistant materials to textiles, will be showcased alongside the stunning art and photography work the College is renowned for. Comments, Paul Hubball, Head of Art, "This is a great opportunity to share our students' fantastic creativity with a wider audience and to welcome more art and design lovers to Princethorpe."
Added Head of Design Technology, Paul Scopes, "We look forward to welcoming all the exam students and their families from across Design, Art and Photography to enjoy the fruit of their labours."
All are welcome. If you would like to attend on Thursday evening please click here so we can cater for you. Drinks and nibbles will be available.
On Thursday evening admission is free, on the Sunday admission will be £2 per car including entry to the College's Summer Fete and Motoring Festival.

The Summer Fete and 22nd Annual Motoring Festival will take place on Sunday 25 June between 2.00pm and 4.30pm. 
The event is held in the Orchard with lots of entertainment for both children and adults. We have many and varied attractions including a ‘real-ale’ tent and a Dog Show! Please keep an eye on the PTA section of the Princethorpe website for updates and for more details of what’s on offer, including the chance to register your interest in helping on the day. 

The 22nd Annual Motoring Festival is open to anyone keen to bring any sort of classic, vintage, veteran or interesting vehicle along for the afternoon. There will be rally plaques for all pre-booked vehicles and awards for self-judged competitions.
The Festival is preceded by an informal morning road run of about 30 miles through the Warwickshire countryside. Vehicles taking part in the run need to arrive at Princethorpe for 11.00am. There is no charge for classic vehicles entering the festival or taking part in the road run.
Barbecued food is available for a nominal charge on return to Princethorpe at lunchtime, or feel free to bring a picnic.

On-line registration for the 2017 event is open now! See below.

For a Motoring Festival 2017 Newsletter click here 

To register a vehicle online click here

For a booking form in Word click here

For a club booking form in Word click here

Further details from Alex Darkes on 01926 634207 or email alexdarkes@princethorpe.co.uk

Wednesday 7 June - 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Princethorpe College's annual Summer Open Evening will take place on Wednesday 8 June from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. This is an informal opportunity to look around the school and to meet members of staff and pupils. There will be activities in each department for children to participate in, and the Headmaster will also address visitors in the Chapel during the evening. Light refreshments will be available.

We will also be offering taster days in the summer term for current Year 5 students (children born between 1 September 2006 and 31 August 2007), who are interested in admission to the College in September 2018. These days will involve a number of classroom sessions, a tour of the school, lunch and other activities. The days will run from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To book your child's place telephone the Registrars on 01926 634262 or email helenmorgan@princethorpe.co.uk.

Friday 12 May 2017 - 6.00pm onwards

This year's OPs Leamington Meet is a Pub Meet with a difference, or rather with a little real tennis on the side.

OP Chairman Peter Rollason, himself a keen real tennis player, has booked the Leamington Real Tennis Club at 50 Bedford Street for the evening.  

The event will give OPs the chance to see a demonstration of the game by professionals and to ‘have a go’ themselves. Less sporty types can spectate and partake of the Club Bar, food will be provided.

Please RSVP to oldprincethorpians@princethorpe.co.uk by 1 May 2017.

The Crescent School Open Morning
Saturday 25 March 2017 - 9.30am - 12.00pm

The Crescent School, Princethorpe's junior school and nursery in Rugby, is opening its doors to prospective and current parents and children for a Spring Open Morning on Saturday 25 March from 9.30am to 12.00pm. 

This is an opportunity to look around and to meet and talk informally to staff. There will be a special perfromance from the Early Years children and light refreshments will be available.

Open Morning will also provide an opportunity to meet the future Headmaster of The Crescent School, Joe Thackway, who will take on the role from September 2017.

All are welcome to look round the school, and to meet staff and pupils. No need to book.

Experience Days
Reception - Tuesday 28 February
Year 2 - Monday 6 March

Throughout spring, The Crescent School are holding Experience Days for children currently in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 who would like to spend a day with us to find out more about the school. These days will typically run from 8.30am to 3.30pm (3.15pm for Reception).

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

For more information about either of the Open Events or to register your child for a Experience Day please emai our Registrar, Mrs Helen Morely at admissions@crescentschool.co.uk or call her on 01788 523 851.

Alternatively please visit our website www.crescentschool.co.uk for more information.

Wednesday 22 March 2017  - 7.30pm 
Sixth Form Lecture Theatre
Followed by wine and light refreshments in the Atrium

Arts Society - Spring Term 2017 Programme

When Auguste Rodin died, aged 77, in November 1917, he was unquestionably the most famous contemporary sculptor in the world. A man of genius who had produced an extraordinary range of inspiring sculptures capturing a range of human emotions, he had also courted controversy with his originality and innovations. Works such as The Gates of Hell and The Burghers of Calais had secured his reputation.  

Women were of vital importance in his life and work. His ideas were stimulated by the female nudes wandering around his studio and by his encounters with dancers such as Isadora Duncan and the visiting troupe from Cambodia.

His personal affections were lavished on a series of women: Rose Beuret, his companion of 52 years whom he married just before her death; Camille Claudel, the dazzlingly beautiful and talented sculptor who became his muse, model and assistant; the American Duchesse de Choiseul and the enigmatic British painter Gwen John.

This illustrated talk, given by art historian Margaret-Louise O’Keeffe, former Deputy Head of Princethorpe College, will focus on his depictions of the female form in his art and on some of the women who inspired them.

Adults £5; children free of charge (includes refreshments).

Click here for a booking form.

Tickets may also be purchased at the door; but advance notice helps catering, please. Princethorpe, Crackley Hall and Crescent School pupils free of charge. We are happy to receive provisional bookings by e-mail, please, to alexdarkes@princethorpe.co.uk

Crackley Hall Open Morning
Saturday 11 March 2017 - 10.30am - 12.30pm

Crackley Hall and Little Crackers, Princethorpe's junior school and nursery in Kenilworth, is opening its doors for a Spring Open Morning on Saturday 11 March from 10.30am to 12.30pm.

This is a great chance to look around the school and nursery at the weekend and to chat to staff and pupils. Junior 5 and 6 pupils will act as tour guides and there will be music and sport activities on display. Light refreshments will be available.

Registrations are now being taken for Nursery, Reception, Junior 1 ,2, 3 and 4 for September 2017 admissions. The nursery is open 48 weeks a year and is carefully structured for two-year olds, three-year olds and pre-school.

All are welcome to look round the school, and to meet staff and pupils. No need to book.

Junior 1 and Junior 2 Experience Days 
Thursday 16 March - 9.00am - 3.00pm
Monday 20 March - 9.00am - 3.00pm 

Crackley Hall are holding Experience Days for children currently in Year 1 and Year 2 who would like to spend a day with us, experiencing lessons such as Mandarin, Science and Games in Junior 2 and French, Music and Forest School in Junior 1. 

The Experience Day will include a delicious hot lunch and playtime and run from 9.00am to 3.00pm.

Children visiting on this day will be able to participate in fun activities as part of the Whole School Maths Day at Crackley Hall.

Places on the Experience Days are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

For more information about the Open Event or to book your child for an Experience Day please email our Admissions Secretary, Mrs Angela Barnard at angelabarnard@crackleyhall.co.uk or call her on 01926 514410.

Alternatively please visit our website www.crackleyhall.co.uk for more information.