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Cundall Manor School is celebrating a fantastic achievement after our senior pupils secured 1st and 2nd place in the Intermediate Task at the prestigious 2025 Rotary Technology Tournament held at Catterick Garrison. This remarkable success highlights the outstanding design and engineering skills demonstrated by our students, reinforcing …

We are delighted to share that we received an excellent Inspection Report following our most recent inspection that took place from 26th to 28th November 2024.  ISI is regulated by OFSTED. Under the updated inspection framework, introduced in September 2023, the report no …

Cundall Manor School is delighted to share the achievements of its pupils at the Terrington Hall Cross Country Championships. Competing against over 350 children from nine schools, our young athletes demonstrated determination, resilience, and effort on a challenging and muddy …

Blue Monday was no match for the energy and enthusiasm of Cundall Manor pupils, who braved the wintry conditions for a colourful and spirited fun run, raising funds for York and Scarborough hospitals. Among the participants were superheroes, football stars, …

How wonderful to be a child again. As most of us battled with the double challenge of getting our cars ready for the road in Arctic temperatures and the prospect of ‘Blue Monday’, the Cundall Manor pupils set their minds …

Cundall Manor School proudly sponsored the Millfield Park Run event on Saturday, 28th September. As part of the Park Run takeover, Cundall staff and pupils took on key roles, providing refreshments, including homemade flapjacks, and assisting with marshalling. It was …

The Governors are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Simon Weale as Headmaster of Cundall Manor School from the start of the Lent Term, 7 January 2025. Mr Weale is an experienced independent school Headmaster with a demonstrable and …

Cundall Manor School is celebrating an impressive set of GCSE results from its first cohort of 39 pupils to sit exams that returned to pre-pandemic benchmarks. There were plenty of smiles as pupils surpassed expectations, with many pupils achieving top …

The spirit of charity and camaraderie was on full display as the Thornton Prefects at Cundall Manor School, embarked on an epic 24-hour Badminton Marathon. This incredible feat of endurance was undertaken to mark the end of an era before …

Pupils, parents and staff are celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results. This is the school’s first cohort of pupils to sit exams since the pandemic. The school recorded another wonderful set of GCSE results including 100% of the students …

Pupils raise £3,500 for Cancer Research UK Generous pupils from a school near Ripon raise £3,500 for Cancer Research after completing laps of the school’s grounds. Earlier this term pupils from Cundall Manor School, between Ripon and Thirsk, gathered to …

Pupils from one of the north’s leading independent schools learnt the importance of CPR while partaking in Restart a Heart Day. Cundall, joined schools from across the country to take part in restart a heart day. This programme equips pupils …

Dozens of daredevil pupils from Cundall provided some high-octane entertainment as the annual Go-Kart Race returned following a forced hiatus due to covid-19. The break did not dampen spirits with the homemade Go-Karts providing speed, theatre and some spectacular but safe …

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the fabulous team at United Education to provide a range of exciting holiday camps throughout the year. The Adventure Camps cover ages 4-14 and offer a variety of activities throughout …

Pupils celebrated the end of a unique term by crafting and flying their own kites. Pupils took to the challenge set by Headmistress, Amanda Kirby, with real gusto and the weather conditions certainly helped support the event. The inspiration for …

The Cundall Manor Race for Life was a fantastic occasion. Resilience, enthusiasm, and a never give in attitude in very challenging conditions was all on display throughout. An amazing effort from all and a great way to raise money for …

Just before half-term, pupils across the Prep school, paid tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore by taking on their own 100 Challenge. Pupils braved snow and sub-zero conditions to pay tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore. The plucky youngsters, some …

Pupils from across the school have taken the unusual step to dance their way to better mental health this Children’s Mental Health week. Pupils were challenged to express themselves through dance as part of the national campaign organised by charity …

It certainly looked like Christmas had arrived early for pupils across school, as scores of children took inspiration from Santa and dressed up as the big man to raise money for two worthy causes. Pupils took on a Festive Santa …

It was a test of strength with a significant twist. Last week, pupils from across the school were treated to a unique House competition that had a minibus sized twist. Pupils took on the test of strength in a recent …

Last week pupils steamed ahead with a week of events to widen their knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics. A week of dedicated events across the Prep school helped pupils develop their problem-solving skills through a range …

While we may not be able to welcome prospective parents on site for the next few weeks, we are still accepting applications for September 2021 entries. Please enjoy our virtual tour and we hope that it gives you a glimpse …

It may not be part of the usual Wednesday curriculum plan, but we decided to mix things up this term through a unique triathlon. We have a well-earned reputation for quirky events throughout the year including a high velocity go-kart …

Eldmire pupils have benefited from a unique event designed to enhance resilience in an ever changing landscape. The resilience workshop encouraged Year 10 pupils to challenge the way they prepare for their upcoming exams in light of the covid-19 crisis. …

We are so very proud of Ruby who has been Making a Difference by donating 9 inches of hair to the Little Princess Trust. Over the summer Ruby generously donated her hair to this fabulous charity. Though it took her …

A huge congratulations to the Thornton class of 2020. We are absolutely thrilled to reveal some fantastic GCSE results from our Thornton pupils today. This is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our pupils and teaching staff …

A surprise visit whipped up excitement in pupils and staff at the End of term. Music was echoing around the school on Friday (10 July) as we welcomed a very special guest. Excited pupils and staff thoroughly enjoyed the Ice …

Pupils from Upper School have been recognised for the role they play in supporting a wide range of charities and voluntary organisations. The youngsters have been working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Award and providing a helping hand to local …

At the start of half term, Miss Vile was pleased to be able to inform eager students of their LAMDA Examination Results. The exams were taken back in March but due to the current circumstances, publishing the results was delayed. …

Thank you to everyone who participated in Saturday’s #RunForDan We have some lovely photos and we know that hundreds of people put on their running shoes and played their part to raise money for York’s incredible Magnolia Centre. The Magnolia …

Pupils from across school have been encouraged to get active in order to improve their mental health this Children’s Mental Health Week. Last week, pupils were encouraged to ‘dance it off’ as part of a nationwide initiative to raise awareness …

Want to know more about what Cundall Manor School is all about? Visit our Lent Term Open Morning on Saturday 8th February from 10 am to get the full Cundall experience. On the day you will receive a tour from …

The annual Race for Life proved another wonderfully whacky affair. We had some amazing outfits and with each step, our pupils contributed to a fantastic charity very close to our hearts. Thank you to everyone who came to support our …

A Cundall Manor School pupil is proving that she is a cut above in her goal to make a difference this winter. Sophia, aged 11, has donated her hair to a charity that supports young cancer patients. Sophia recently had …

A huge thank you to our friends from the wonderful TFM Cash For Kids Mission Christmas Campaign who came into school to launch this year’s Christmas Appeal. Last year was a huge success and we hope that we can surpass …

We think Florrie is really going to be ‘Making a Difference’ this Christmas and her generous and selfless act has resulted in her being awarded the prized badge. Florrie told Mr Bayne that she is going to be asking people …

A teenage hockey player has recently received the call-up to represent her country at U16 level. 14-year-old Minnie, received the call following an impressive series of performances through the England Hockey Player Pathway System. Minnie, who previously played for Thirsk Ladies, now …

Pupils are today learning the importance of CPR as part of a worldwide initiative. Cundall Manor School joined hundreds of schools from across the country to take part in ‘Restart a Heart Day’ – a programme which provides pupils with …

Want to know more about what Cundall Manor School is all about? Visit our Michaelmas Term Open Morning on Saturday 12th October from 10am to get the full Cundall experience. On the day you will receive a tour from one …

Pupils in Leckby are looking at how to build their resilience and boost their self-esteem ahead of the build-up to GCSE examinations. Year 9 pupils welcomed Thesan Coaching and Training to the school this week to deliver a day-long masterclass …

The Pre-Prep and Whole School Harvest Festivals were fabulous occasions. The services celebrated the fantastic work that our local farming community do to provide our families with the food that graces our tables. A huge thank you to everyone who …

Cundall Manor School pupils, parents and staff are celebrating today following a fantastic set of GCSE results.  The school recorded another wonderful set of GCSE results including 91% of students gaining the equivalent of 5 or more ‘good passes’ at GCSE.  Pupils from the school also secured an …

A huge well done to our very own budding rock’n’roll stars, Bangers and Thrash, who claimed the right to support Rak-Su on August 31 at Party in the Park, Flamingo Land. The youngsters won a huge 27% of the vote …

A renowned record producer recently set about inspiring the next generation with his rousing story of opportunity and overcoming adversity. Robin Millar CBE was the special Guest Speaker at Cundall Manor School’s annual prize-giving ceremony. Robin, who has produced 44 …

The Diamond Cundall Ball Auction We are delighted to launch our Diamond Cundall Ball Online Auction. These items are exclusive to the Diamond Cundall Ball. Please view our amazing array of gifts, experiences and luxury item for you to enjoy. …

We are delighted to announce Robin Millar CBE as our special guest speaker at this year’s Speech Day. Robin is an internationally renowned British music producer and businessman and has gained 150 gold /platinum discs including 44 No.1 hits, representing …

Over 30 daredevil pupils from across school provided some high octane entertainment for a large crowd of friends and family as the annual Cundall Go-Kart Race returned. Hundreds of spectators watched under beautiful blue skies as the 26 homemade Go-Karts provide speed, theatre and …

A Cundall Manor School pupil has scooped a national award for his artistic talents. 11-year-old William received the award for the Independent Schools Association Artist of the Month due to his recent efforts on stage and in his music examinations. …

Our Open Morning is fast approaching. Please help spread the word about our happy and successful school. Open Morning // Sat 18 May // 10am – 12noon To reserve your space at the Open Morning, call 01423 360 200 or …

Tickets for the highly anticipated Diamond Cundall Ball are now on sale, with demand expected to be very high for the 60th anniversary celebration. For this year’s special celebrations, alumni and members of the Cundall community near and far, are …

We are delighted to announce that tickets for the Diamond Cundall Ball will officially go on sale on Monday 29 April. The Ball will be extra special this year to mark the culmination of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the …

Join us at our very first Wild Wood Adventure Camp this Easter. Our Director of Outdoor Activities, Mr Jackson, will lead the four-day camp with activities including developing bush-craft skills, outdoor cooking, den-building and much more outdoor fun culminating in …

Children’s Mental Health Week 2019 Pupils were today finding out more about the benefits of a good night’s sleep as part of a national campaign aimed at promoting a healthy approach to wellbeing, both ‘inside and out.’ The sessions are …

Celebrating 60 Years of Cundall Manor School Cundall Manor School is celebrating 60 years since it welcomed its first pupils. Pupils and staff gathered on Monday to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of the school opening. On January 27 1959, Cundall …

Hundreds of pupils from Cundall Manor School donned fancy dress, braved the bitterly cold January weather and traversed an obstacle course as they conquered the Race for Life in an attempt to raise funds for Cancer Research. Pupils from the …

Cundall Manor School Carol Service at Ripon Cathedral It was a privilege to welcome the whole school community to Ripon Cathedral for Cundall Manor School’s annual Carol Service. The Cathedral of the Dales once again played host to a beautiful …

Our Pre-Prep nativity was a fabulous success. The Inn-spectors were in town and delivered a performance fit for a king! We hope you enjoyed the show, it certainly got a 5* rating from us. Thank you to everyone who has helped make …

Cundall Manor is celebrating another national title after our U11 Girls hockey team claimed the ISA National Hockey Championships at the former Olympic Hockey Stadium in London. The U11 team clinched the trophy at the Lee Valley Stadium following a …

We had some superb costumes on display today as part of our fundraising for the amazing Children In Need. Children in our Pre-Prep have also been holding a Bun Sale showcasing some of their wonderful bakes to raise some more …

The entire school gathered outside the Manor House to pay their respect as part of the annual Remembrance Service. Thank you to our friends from the armed forces at 6RLC Dishforth joined us at the service. See more photography from …

The beautiful Swinton Park in Masham recently played host to the annual Friends of Cundall Manor School’s Ladies Lunch and fundraiser. The event was attended by more than 100 guests who were treated to a welcome drinks reception, a delicious …

Well done to our pupils and staff after receiving a silver award from the Woodland Trust. The school has been participating in the Woodland Trust Green Tree School Award, an educational initiative, designed to encourage outdoor learning and help teachers …

Pupils are encouraging their friends, teachers and parents to be more aware of how they use electricity as part of ‘Switch Off Fortnight;’ a campaign to reduce energy consumption organised by The Pod. Madame Cooke has been leading the eco-warrior …

We are all taught from an early age that saying thank you is important, and following a significant donation from the Cundall Ball Committee, pupils, staff and the Cundall Ball committee are all joining together to say a huge thank …

The annual Cundall Conker Competition was another great event! Well done to everyone who participated and congratulations to the Normans who claimed the house prize. A special well done to our individual champions, Freddie, William, Sebastien and Daisy! Visit our …

Ceramics Masterclass Cundall welcomed a leading artist to hold a uniquely rural masterclass in ceramic art. We were delighted to welcome ceramic artist Jill Ford to the school to showcase a ceramics masterclass based on Highland cattle. Head of Art, …

Pupils Undergo CPR Training as Part of Restart a Heart Day Pupils from across the school are today learning the importance of CPR as part of a Europe wide initiative. Cundall joined another 115 schools from across the county to …

Row4Victory Visit It was a pleasure to welcome back to Cundall our friends from Row4Victory. Mr Sadler was on hand to take questions from a very inquisitive set of pupils (and staff) about the team’s upcoming Atlantic challenge and to …

Pupils to write a new chapter in the school’s green future Pupils have decided to write a new chapter in the school’s future by ensuring that all plastic and metal waste office supplies are now recycled.   The green-minded pupils …

The first of this year’s Open Mornings is just over one week away on Saturday 13 October 2018. Our Open Mornings are a great way to get an authentic feel for the school and are held three times a year, one in each …

Pupils from across the school gathered today (Friday 28 September) to celebrate the Harvest Festival. Thank you to everyone who attended our Harvest Festivals and gave so generously to the Salvation Army. We had two beautiful services in Topcliffe and …

Pupil Leadership Appointments Congratulations to our new Head Girls and Head Boys on their appointments to the coveted roles. The Thornton and Form 6 pupils will lead the newly appointed Prefects and House Captains as part of the pupil leadership …

Several lengths of the pool, a speedy ride around the grounds, and a dash towards the finishing line is all in a day’s work for Cundall Manor pupils. For over 200 pupils from the North Yorkshire school, the second annual …

We are delighted to be included within the illustrious pages of the Tatler Schools Guide 2019. The guide includes the top prep and public schools in the UK and we are proud to be included on the coveted prep schools list …

Year 11 pupils have benefited from a head start to their GCSE preparations following a dedicated day of study skills and revision techniques. Thornton yesterday (Tuesday 11 September) held a ‘Growth Mindset’ event which encouraged Year 11 pupils to challenge …

Cundall Manor School is guaranteeing pupils, parents and visitors a warm welcome this Autumn following the opening of a new dedicated Reception building. The building is the latest addition to the school grounds and was officially declared open on Tuesday …

Cundall Manor School pupils, parents and staff are celebrating today following a fantastic set of GCSE results. The school recorded another wonderful set of GCSE results including a 100% overall pass rate with 96% of students gaining the equivalent of …

A Cundall Manor School pupil is set to compete for Great Britain at the Pony European Championships later this Summer. Hannah Barker, aged 13, has been selected to ride for Great Britain under the title sponsor banner of Team LeMieux …

Speech Day proved to be another wonderful celebration of all things Cundall. The Head Boys and Head Girls delivered some superbly powerful, funny and inspirational speeches to a proud audience of parents and pupils on a glorious June Saturday morning. …

Another fantastic Sports Day this year with so many smiling faces competing hard for their houses. Thank you to everyone who came along to make it such a wonderful event and congratulations to Tudors who claimed the House Shield. Visit …

We are very proud to launch our Cundall Ball Online Live Auction. Simply find one of the amazing lots that you would like to bid on, follow the link and enter your bid. Keep an eye on your prefered lot …

A race like no other… The uniquely Cundall Go-Kart Race returned with 34 participants showcasing some wonderful designs. Unfortunately, there can be only one winner and congratulations to Hugo and Henry who secured the top place on the podium with a …

TEN teams from across Yorkshire and beyond competed for the annual U11 Cundall Manor Invitational Rounders Tournament with the host team claiming victory in a tense game against a strong St Olave’s from York. The annual competition saw teams from …

We are very pleased to announce that we have been successful in our application for planning permission to build a new entrance area and Front Office in Upper School. This is the latest stage in the school’s exciting development. As …

  It was a pleasure to welcome Row4Victory to Cundall on Monday as part of the house Row- athon. The four-man crew will attempt to row the Atlantic this December and passed on some of their wisdom to our eager …

By Emilia Lots of excited children climbed onto the coach on Wednesday morning ready for their trip to the Apple Centre in Leeds. When we arrived we walked to the store. As we were a little early, we were able …

Pupils from Form 6 have been exploring the Wild Wood as part of their English lesson this morning. They were asked to use their senses to inform an imaginative piece of creative and descriptive writing. The glorious sunshine and the …

Pupils from Cundall wrapped up an impressive season on the hockey field by securing the North of England Schools Championship. The U11 team claimed the crown following a tough competition against schools from across the county and beyond. The competition …

Pupils from across the school were treated to an experience of a lifetime following the visit of a former NASA Astronaut.   Earlier today we played host to Richard Mastracchio to hear all about his experience in space and his …

Another year, another amazing Chocolate Cake Race and Vale Run. A superb set performances from across the years with Normans coming out victorious. Thank you to all who came to support our athletes. Read the full story on the ISA …

Cundall musicians have once again secured an outstanding set of music exam results from Grades 1-6, including five distinctions awarded by the exam board. This was the first set of exams taken here at Cundall rather than visiting an exam …

Well done to all involved in the annual Staff v Thornton Hockey match. In a hard fought and fun game, the staff narrowly clinched a 1-0 victory. Thank you to all who came along to watch and we hope you …

Scores of pupils from across Cundall Manor School embraced World Book Day celebrations and this year a magical theme cast a spell on all staff and pupils alike. Pupils embraced the magical theme with youngsters from Form 1 being inspired …

Congratulations to Henry who is trumpeting his own success after receiving an invite to play with the National Children’s Orchestra. Henry Porter has secured his place at the Under 10s National Children’s Orchestra playing the trumpet following a successful audition. …

Well done to our Head Chorister, Flossie Attwood, for securing a coveted place in one of the nation’s prestigious Youth Choirs. Flossie will now join the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain following a successful audition. The National Youth Choirs …

20 members of the Cundall Manor Choir recently joined Barnard Castle School Chapel Choir to sing choral evensong at Durham Cathedral, as part of the Durham Vocal Festival celebrations. After rehearsing all morning, the choirs travelled up to Durham Cathedral, …

Well done to Team Cundall who competed well in the NSEA last Sunday at the Northallerton Equestrian Centre. The team put in some promising performances and recorded some strong results, in particular Amelia B who achieved 2nd as an individual. …

Recently Form 4 visited York – a trip designed to support the project work that the children are studying on ‘The History of York’. Our first visit was to the York Minster Education Centre where the children attended a workshop …

Pupils from Pre-Prep and Form 1 joined in some very important research from the European Space Agency (ESA) this week. Pupils enjoyed getting to grips with some materials and conducted a whole range of experiments on them to test their …

Well done to all our musicians who performed beautifully at the Lunchtime Concert today (Friday 2nd February) in The Church of St Mary & All Saints, Cundall. The concert, which is part of the Lunchtime Concert series, is wonderful celebration …

School is now accepting bookings for the annual Ski Trip. This year our pupils will benefit from taking to the slopes in Les Menuires, France. Quick Facts: 7 Nights (departing Saturday 29 Dec ‘18) Full Board Transfers and Lift Passes Included …

An intense two-day excursion in the capital was enough to inspire our budding artists to produce some of their own masterpieces ahead of their GCSE exhibition. Head of Art, Mrs Pearson sums up the experience. This year’s GCSE London art …

Eagle-Eyed pupils from Key Stage 2 will be attempting to record the number of local birds as ‘The Big Schools’ Birdwatch’ returns to Cundall Manor School for a second year in a row. Youngsters from Cundall Manor School will be …

Budding Entrepreneurs from Form 4 attempted to cash in on their best Christmas ideas when they recently pitched their festive product concepts to a panel of judges. The 11-year-olds presented a wonderful series of innovative designs and ideas as they …

We just love our new school video. If you want to find out more about our happy and successful school, please follow this link.  

Nearly two hundred Cundall pupils completed a charitable dash for cash in aid of Cancer Research. The school held the Race for Life on Wednesday 10 January, with pupils as young as FOUR and as old as 13 taking part …

The annual Carol Service was incredibly well received by an appreciative audience as Cundall Manor School gathered at Ripon Cathedral to celebrate the start of the Christmas period. Nearly 1000 people gathered in the Cathedral of the Dales to join …

Girls from Cundall Manor School have been crowned national champions after coming out on top in the U13 ISA National Championship at the Olympic Park in London for a second year in a row. The girls claimed the prestigious trophy …

A recent trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park offered our young artists inspiration and an insight into the work of the acclaimed artist Ed Kluz. Mrs Pearson tells us more about the trip. Earlier this month the whole of Form …

  As autumn turns to winter, the annual Conker Competition returned to Cundall Manor School. The tournament was as fiercely fought as ever with over 200 pupils taking part across two days. Pupils from Main and Upper School battled it …

  Earlier this term, our art pupils had the chance to visit Venice to take in some of the city’s world-renowned artworks, sights and culture. Eldmire pupil, Maddison, recounts the journey and some of her highlights.   Our amazing adventure …

Form 4 recently visited York to honour HRH the Prince of Wales on his birthday. Form 4’s Jack writes about the trip. On Tuesday 14th November 2017 Form 4 went to the Royal Salute in York Museum gardens. It was …

Well done to the U12 hockey team who have been crowned ‘County Champions.’ The team put in a series of strong performances to secure the title with a fantastic 3 wins out of 3 at the county finals today. The …

  Pupils, parents, members from our community and the armed forces came together today to remember those who have lost their lives in service of their country. Pupils and members of the local armed forces led the act of remembrance …

Cundall Manor School were strongly represented at this year’s National Schools Equestrian Association Championships. The team were competing in more classes than ever before across 2 days at Addington Manor, Buckinghamshire.   In the outdoor arena, classes included the Team …

  Well done to the Cundall Manor School pupils who recently received accreditation for their Clay Pigeon Shooting Association Shotgun Skills. The pupils had to complete a thorough theory and practical examination in order to achieve their badges. An initial …

By Ruby Pettifer I had the most wonderful time at the Chateau. It was the best experience ever. We arrived on Sunday at 3pm and were split into groups named after letters of the alphabet. Our first activity was a …

Our Cubs have been raising funds for Marie Curie UK by planting Daffodil Bulbs in The Wild Wood this afternoon. Well done to all our pupils from Main School who took part and all the wider Cundall community for your generosity.  

Cundall Manor School and Terrington Hall School teamed up in aid of a charity that helps disadvantaged children through sport. Whilst such fixtures are always played with a healthy dash of competitive spirit, this event saw both schools united in …

A huge well done to the Cundall Equestrian team who travelled to Bishop Burton College with the aim of qualifying for more classes at the Schools Championships, Addington Manor, Buckinghamshire on 19th – 20th October 2017. The teams entered the …

Want to know more about one of the north’s leading schools? Visit our next Open Morning on Saturday 14 October from 10am to get the full Cundall experience. On the day you will receive a tour from one of our …

Cundall Features in Tatler Schools Guide We are delighted to be included in the latest Tatler Schools Guide 2018. You can read the review here: http://www.tatler.com/school/cundall-manor-school-review-tatler-school-guide-2018

Another wonderful set of performances wowed proud parents and fellow pupils following the first of this year’s Lunchtime Concert series which returned to Cundall Church earlier today. We heard from pianists, singers, flautists, guitarists and many more of our young …

A workshop from a talented up-and-coming songwriter recently inspired dozens of our Upper School pupils. Rich Cottell, came to Cundall earlier this term to conduct a series of songwriting workshops with some of the school’s older pupils. The 24 year-old …

It is twice as nice for 9 year old twins William and Kaitlin, who are celebrating a wonderful set of results in their recent Music Exams. The twins recorded a significant musical achievement by both claiming distinctions in their respective …

An exciting new outdoor learning environment has been launched at Cundall Manor School. The Wild Wood has already seen pupils as young as two visiting the new woodland trail which has been devised to add a new facet to the …

A packed St Columba Church in Topcliffe once again played host to the annual Main and Upper School Harvest Festival service. Proud parents, grandparents and families gathered in the nearby church to join our pupils in celebration for the annual …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School’s Pre-Prep today helped lead a wonderful celebration of the Harvest at an intimate service at Cundall Church. Pre-Prep pupils across the department from Nursery to PP2 performed a series of fantastic songs, readings and dances, …

A 30+ mile trek across testing terrain proved a rewarding experience as Upper School pupils completed their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze qualifying expedition. The group celebrated Miss Stovin’s Birthday while on their trip.Over a dozen pupils completed the trek, which …

Cundall Manor School’s U14 hockey team, yesterday (Monday 25 October) claimed the Hambleton and Richmondshire Area Title following four strong performances against tough opposition. The team clinched the crown without conceding a goal and will now progress to the County …

Eldmire’s recent trip to nearby Raskelf saw them take on some difficult terrain as they attempted to complete a core practical for their GCSE Biology. They had to develop their technique using transacts and quadrats to measure changes in the …

  A recent excursion to the Museum of the Year for our Form 4 has certainly inspired our pupils. Mr Vale recounts the visit to one of Yorkshire’s hidden art gems, The Hepworth, Wakefield. Form 4 visited the Hepworth Museum …

Our PP1 had a trip they thoroughly enjoyed as the visited a local fire station for the day. They began the afternoon with a presentation on The Great Fire of London and a fire-fighter explained why the fire had spread …

Cundall Shortlisted for National Award We are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for another national award. This year we will compete for the ISA Award for Excellence in Extra-Curricular Activities. The winner will be announced in November …

Over 200 pupils from Main School braved a gruelling test of stamina as they tackled the first ever Cundall Manor Triathlon. The pupils aged between seven and 13, took on the challenge laid down by the school’s sports department. Head …

The stunning grounds of Ripley Castle proved an ideal setting for our new Main School prefects who used a sunny afternoon to build their communication and leadership skills. The pupils had to face a range of challenges and tasks as …

Following a wonderful first year, our free Baby Explore class returns to school on Friday 15 September from 1pm – 2pm. Parents are invited bring their little one along to school to enjoy a range of free flow activities which …

The beginning of term proved extra special for four Pre-Prep pupils who had the honour of receiving their House Captain badges in assembly. The four pupils will represent their House with pride and join an illustrious honours board of past …

We are delighted to announce that our new School online shop is now available for you to use. Please visit www.cundallmanorschool.com/shop to see for yourself. We hope the shop will prove a great convenience for all our school community and …

Cundall Manor School pupils, parents and staff are celebrating today following a fantastic set of GCSE results. The non-selective school, recorded another remarkable set of GCSE results including a 100% overall pass rate with 95% of students gaining the equivalent …

We were extremely proud to welcome double Olympic Gold winning medallist, Dame Kelly Holmes, to school on Saturday to deliver a unique lesson in resilience and hard work. Dame Kelly Holmes was the special guest speaker at the annual Speech …

New Bus Routes for Cundall Manor School We are delighted to announce we will be offering eight bus routes in and out of school allowing access across the county with two new routes including Catterick and Sheriff Hutton. The Ripley …

FORTY of our daredevil pupils provided some wonderful entertainment for a large crowd of friends and family as the annual Cundall Go-Kart Race returned to school. Nearly 500 spectators watched the 36 homemade Go-Karts provide high-octane thrills last Friday (26 …

All the world’s a stage for one Year 11 pupil who is celebrating a fantastic exam performance. Jemima Telfer recently received her LAMDA Grade 6 with distinction for Acting. Head of Drama at the school, Elizabeth Vile, said: “Congratulations must …

Over 300 pupils and parents from our school went the extra mile to benefit fellow pupils over 7000 miles away in Cambodia. The pupils took part in the annual event that saw them complete the 5km walk around the school’s idyllic …

  For one Form 1 pupil tomorrow’s Go-Kart Race will see him complete a project that has taken nearly 8 months to bring to fruition. Andrew from Form 1 today spoke to his classmates about the project and how he …

A huge thank you to all our wonderful Friends of Cundall who put on such an entertaining Summer Fair. The day was enjoyed by all.  

A North Yorkshire mother and daughter are set to cycle throughout the night to raise money for women’s cancer charities. Jenny and Anna Roberts are attempting the 100km London ‘Ride the Night’ in aid of CAF – Cancer V Women …

Well done to some of our Form 2 pupils who joined the wonderful Easingwold Singers, along with a professional ensemble of pianists and percussionists, on Saturday 6 May. The pupils took to the Galtres Centre stage and wowed a full house in a performance of one of …

GCSE pupils from Thornton recently took to the stage to perform a challenging and dark play called ‘Five Kinds of Silence’ as part of their Drama GCSE course. The play written by Shelagh Stephenson was published in 2004 and tells the …

“There is no health without mental health.” As a school, we are keen to promote a positive and healthy attitude to mental health. Mental health – the way we think or feel about ourselves and what is going on around …

SIXTY of Yorkshire’s top riders will take to the North Yorkshire roads this Thursday as British Cycling returns to the county for the second round of the North Yorkshire Evening Road Race League. Hot on the heels of the Tour …

Well done to our Form 5 pupil Hannah who has been selected to compete for Great Britain at an international event to be held in Opglabbeek, Belgium next week. Hannah was among the top riders in her class last year …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School are celebrating another superb set of exam results with a 100% pass rate in the recent English Speaking Board exams. Pupils from Form 4 and Form 2 sat the examinations in which they had to …

Earlier this month, Cundall Manor Equestrian team had a successful and hugely enjoyable outing in their first competition this season. It was a technical, challenging and long course over 18 fences in an outdoor arena. The teams entered in the Show Jumping with Style classes …

North Yorkshire parents are invited to consider how an independent education may benefit their child at a brand new Year 7 Information and Open Evening. Cundall will host its first dedicated Year 7 Information and Open Evening for parents wanting …

A primary school pupil from Cundall Manor School is celebrating after receiving an award as part of a national Young Writers competition. Sasha entered the ‘Once Upon a Dream’ Young Writers competition for 7 -11 year olds, and claimed the …

Tickets for the highly anticipated Cundall Ball are now on sale, with demand expected to be high for the annual celebration. This year, members of the Cundall community near and far, are being invited to join the Cundall Ball Committee …

Form Five treated us to a sterling production of Kjartan Poskitt’s “Henry The Tudor Dude” based on the life of Henry VIII.  It is certainly an amusing take on the dramatic events that engulf this infamous English Monarch who romps …

Work has begun on four new classrooms following a ground-breaking ceremony which officially opened the site. The school has started the first stage of a 10-year development programme following last week’s (Friday 31 March) site opening by the school’s governors, Head Teachers …

In traditional Cundall manner, we have taken a very unique approach to celebrating the end of term – by asking our pupils to create a trebuchet and compete to see who can propel an egg the furthest. The annual competition …

Pupils in Pre-Prep at Cundall Manor School have been displaying their art skills as they competed in the annual Painted Easter Egg Competition. Children as young as two from the school’s Pre-Prep showed off their creative works to a team …

The annual Thornton v Cundall staff hockey match returned to the school last night (Thursday 28 March) as Thornton put in a sterling performance against a strong staff side. The team of Y11 pupils narrowly came up short against the staff …

A masterclass in flower arranging helped prepare Form 4 pupils for Mother’s Day thanks to a leading florist. Susie Hart from Yorkshire based event and wedding florists, Hart Company, visited Mr Bayne’s Form 4 class to give some pupils a …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School are showcased in an exciting new exhibition at the Hepworth, Wakefield involving industry leading fashion designers, artists and photographers. Over 60 pupils from the school visited The Hepworth Wakefield to be photographed as part of a major new …

Over 180 pupils from Cundall Manor School are taking on a ‘Boot Camp’ with a difference. Pupils from the school have joined forces with soldiers from 6 Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps (6RLC) based in Dishforth and six other local schools …

Cricket Camp returns to Cundall This Easter we are proud to welcome back the Cundall cricket camp. Pupils from 5-16 years old are invited to get a head start with an exciting series of pre-season training sessions, starting April 3rd. …

A test of speed, stamina and commitment – The annual ‘Chocolate Cake Race and Vale Run’ was even more testing than usual due to the very seasonable weather. Pupils from across the school braved a testing cross country course, with …

Inquisitive pupils from Cundall Manor School have been inspired to do something ‘booky’ for World Book Day thanks to an award-winning independent bookshop. Over 120 pupils from Cundall Manor School visited the White Rose Book Café in Thirsk to receive …

In February, singers, pianists, woodwind players, a guitarist and a uke-ist performed to an appreciative audience of parents and pupils in the third lunchtime concert in this year’s series. Many are preparing for exams or performances at the Harrogate Competitive …

We are very pleased to announce that we have been successful in our application for planning permission to build four new classrooms. As you may be aware, the school has been working with George F. White and identified the Upper …

Pupils from a North Yorkshire School are set to make a splash at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park later this month. Youngsters from Cundall Manor School will compete at the ISA’s National Swimming Finals in the London Aquatics Centre at …

Eagle-Eyed pupils will be taking part in the RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch later this month. Youngsters from Cundall Manor School will be taking part in the nationwide campaign to monitor and record the local winged wildlife across three days this …

  Hundreds of pupils from a North Yorkshire School braved bracing January winds and difficult cross-country terrain as they completed the Cancer Research Race for Life. Cundall Manor School held the event on Tuesday 11 January, with pupils as young …

Primary school pupils from Cundall Manor School are to have their work published as part of a national Young Writers competition. Pupils from the North Yorkshire School entered the ‘Once Upon a Dream’ Young Writers competition for 7 -11 year …

Want to know more about one of the north’s leading schools? Visit our next Open Morning on Saturday 4 February from 10am to get the full Cundall experience. On the day you will receive a tour from one of our …

By Archie Powell – Main School Head Boy It was on the night of the 1st of October 2016 that Form 6 embarked on a year defining trip to France.  The trip would last a week and would be filled …

Pupils from Cundall Manor Pre-Prep gathered at the historic Cundall church today to celebrate an important point in advent for all across the school. Our Pre-Prep children marked the end of term with a beautiful service at the nearby church with even …

We certainly know how to have fun at Cundall. This year our Christmas House Singing Competition was as fiercely fought as ever with some wonderfully well-rehearsed performances. The Normans came out on top after a fantastically energetic showing. A big …

The annual Cundall Christmas Carol Service at Ripon Cathedral proved a great success with over 1000 members of the Cundall community attending a beautiful service at the Cathedral of the Dales. The wonderful carol service started with an angelic solo …

Thank you to all the schools who traveled near and far to come and play the annual Cundall Invitational. We had some really strong teams who played some really hockey. Everyone should be proud of their performance. A special well …

It has been an amazing past few weeks on stage for Cundall Manor School pupils as they performed a series of wonderful shows at the Galtres Centre, Easingwold. A huge well done to all our pupils, staff and parents who …

Earlier this term, pupils from Form 3 hosted a Café with an ethical and healthy twist. The Café was raising money for the Rainforest Foundation UK who help preserve the rainforest. The children in Form 3 had been learning about …

Pupils, past and present from Cundall Manor School’s Pre-Prep gathered to celebrate a milestone in the school’s history. On Tuesday 6th December 2016, the North Yorkshire School celebrated 20 years of the Pre-Prep department with a party for the current …

4 intrepid scientists traveled to Moorlands Prep School in Leeds to take part in the ‘Quiz Club’ regional heat specialising in Science. The competition was incredibly tense with Cundall taking an early lead but being chased fiercely by the other …

Form 5 have been exploring the presentation of Christmas in the novel, and have learned that at the start of the 19th century Christmas was hardly celebrated; business would not even close on Christmas day! The Victorians changed the way …

Cundall Manor School secured their first national title of the season as they came out on top in the U13 ISA National Championship at the Olympic Park in London. The girls claimed the prestigious trophy at the Lee Valley Hockey Centre …

A recent production of a children’s classic revealed the darker side of a much loved story as children from Cundall Manor School took to the stage. A select group of 14 and 15 year old actors performed at the Galtres …

A leading local children’s author visited Cundall Manor School this week to talk about writing and her latest books. Jane Clack, from Thirsk, delivered a series of masterclasses to over 80 pupils from Years 3 – 6 as she discussed …

Pupils from a North Yorkshire School today were delivered an important message on the value of respect. Representatives from the charity Bullies Out delivered two workshops to over 80 children on changing attitudes and challenging stereotypes as part of the …

Over 40 pupils from Year 6 took to the stage to deliver an important anti-bullying message to scores of youngsters as part of a nationwide initiative. Actor, Ben Cain, from the Konflux Theatre in Education Company visited the school to …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School produced an evening of drama and music with a difference, helping other young people as part of Children in Need. Pupils as young as NINE took to the stage on Wednesday 16 November to perform …

Cundall hockey players were celebrating another piece of silverware after claiming the County Championship shield following a tough series of games against teams from York and Harrogate. The u12 team were crowned County champions after beating Minster 6-0 in the …

Our wonderful Friends of Cundall are hosting their annual Christmas Fair. Come along for an afternoon of food, shopping, games and more.

The annual Cundall Manor School Conker Competition was a sure fire hit earlier this week as over 300 pupils competed for the coveted prize of all conkering at the North Yorkshire school. (Tuesday 15 November) 4 pupils, Alex, Archie, Juliet …

Over the last year, the school team has worked hard to realise their ambition of taking part in this National Event.  This goal was achieved and the team of four, including Kate Sanderson, Jemima Tomlinson, Zaila Barker and Venetia Thompson, …

Pupils, parents, staff and military personnel came together at Cundall Manor School today for a moving service and to remember those who have lost their lives in service of their country. Pupils led the act of remembrance alongside members of the Armed …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School are attempting to produce an evening of drama and music with a difference, helping other young people as part of Children in Need. Pupils as young as NINE are taking to the stage on Wednesday …

Getting the chance to catch up with friends while conducting some important fund-raising is one of the main reasons the Ladies Lunch is always so popular with the Friends of Cundall Manor. Parents of pupils from the leading North Yorkshire …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School’s Pre-Prep have been celebrating the start to the Autumn term with a performance to proud parents and teachers. Children from PP2 took to the stage to tell parents about the highlights of the term to …

A recent trip to Beamish was a wonderful way for our pupils to learn about history. One of our pupils, Ed, tells us about his trip. In the town at Beamish was the school which was our first stop. In …

A new adaptation of a popular book is set to take to the stage at the Galtres Centre in Easingwold for one night only this Autumn. Pupils from Cundall Manor School will be taking to the stage to perform ‘The …

Two sisters from a leading North Yorkshire School are celebrating a string of awards at the recent Wharfedale Festival. The festival is in its 110th edition and is an important calendar date for singers and performers from across the north. …

A highly innovative entry into the annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Competition saw an entry carved in the likeness of a republican presidential nominee claim the top prize. A strong field of over 2 dozen entries from across the school were …

As part of our science topic on evolution and inheritance Form 4 have been researching animals which are critically endangered. Pupils were horrified to find out that for some species, such as the Amur Leopard, there were only 60 animals …

Would you know what to do if someone is not breathing? Pupils from a leading North Yorkshire School are today learning the importance of CPR as part of a Europe wide initiative to educate people about the importance of CPR. …

A leading North Yorkshire school has helped local charities by donating the proceeds of their Harvest Festival to those in need. Cundall Manor School held their annual Harvest Festival at Topcliffe Church last week and collected a huge range of …

Younger pupils from Cundall Manor School’s Pre-Prep today enjoyed a wonderful celebration in their annual Harvest Festival Service at Cundall Church. The youngsters in Nursery to PP2 enjoyed the service and performed a series of fantastic songs, readings and dances, …

An evening of song, poetry and music was enjoyed by a full house as Cundall Manor School’s Form 1 took to the stage. The 7 year olds performed a range of spoken word and music as they put what they …

Pre-Prep 2 enjoyed a fantastic day at Ripley Castle. The children learned lots about both Medieval times in the castle, and about living there during the 18th and 19th Centuries. The teachers learned lots too, for example, did you know that …

The annual Loretto Hockey Tournament proved incredibly successful for Cundall Manor School as they claimed two titles at the leading independent school. The girls from Cundall Manor School competed against a wide range of prep and junior schools from across …

Members of the Cundall Manor Main School Girls’ and Boys’ Choirs headed for Ampleforth Abbey & College earlier this week to participate in the annual choral day. Cundall Manor joined choirs from Terrington Hall, Aysgarth, York Minster School and St …

It is not every day that you sign up to be part of the Roman Legion, but earlier this week, Form 1 pupils from Cundall Manor School did just that as they enjoyed a trip back in time. The visit …

Last week was the Beavers Charity Week. They took part in Humphrey’s Week for The Children’s Trust which helps children with brain injuries. By coming to Beavers in their pyjamas and holding a jam tart sale they raised £62. Well …

Cancer is a difficult subject to discuss but the Teenage Cancer Trust are attempting to raise awareness in youngsters across the country. Pupils from Cundall Manor School are the latest to receive a visit from the trust as they begin …

Twenty instrumentalists and singers took part in our first Lunchtime Concert of the year, held on Friday in Cundall Church.  A wide range of instruments were heard, including our very first recorder performance from Nancy Manners, who is taking her …

PP2 recently enjoyed a great day in Whitby. The children had fun exploring the town and noticing features to compare with the remote Scottish island of Coll. This of course included a lengthy, comprehensive, hands-on study of the sandy beach! We visited the RNLI …

Raising money for a good cause proved a piece of cake at Cundall Manor School. Pupils, parents, and staff indulged in some homemade sweet treats as part of Macmillan Cancer Support’s annual World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The event was organised …

Form 1 recently enjoyed a fun day out to Saltburn-by-the-sea.  They scoured the beach for things that would help them with their descriptive writing, being encouraged to use all five of their senses. The children took part in a sand …

Join the Friends of Cundall for the annual Ladies’ Lunch at the Crown Inn at Roecliffe. Tickets cost £27.50 and are available from the School Office. Tickets are selling fast so book your place now. To find out more visit …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School are celebrating a great start to the hockey season after coming out on top in the Hambleton and Richmondshire local area tournament at Thirsk. The U14s beat tough competition from teams across the county including …

Cundall Manor School pupils enjoyed a recent trip to see Mary Poppins at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle. The critically acclaimed show was witnessed by a host of youngsters from the local leading independent school as ahead of a series …

Sasha from Form 4 describes the recent trip to the East Yorkshire coast to study coastal erosion and the history of the Great British seaside. On Thursday 22nd September Form 4 went to Flamborough Head as we have been learning about …

A recent trip to Swaledale provided pupils from Cundall Manor School with the opportunity to conduct some valuable field work into the local river system. GCSE pupils from the school benefited from some kind weather conditions as the investigated how …

Two schoolgirls from Cundall Manor School are celebrating reaching the finals of the ISA Gundog Challenge. Tallulah Lascelles and Hattie Attwood, both reached the final of the Independent Schools Association Gundog Challenge at Weston Park in Shropshire earlier this week. The …

A recent trip to the Life Centre in Newcastle sparked excitement across Form 2 as they enjoyed a day of all things science. Form 2’s very own correspondent, Nancy, tells us about her experience on a day of exploration. When …

We are very proud to announce that Cundall Manor School has been shortlisted for TWO prestigious Independent Schools Association awards. The school will contest the ISA Junior/Prep School Award for Excellence and Innovation in Provision and the ISA Award for …

A recent trip to one of Yorkshire’s most beautiful gardens has helped inspire art students from Cundall Manor School. The year 9 pupils visited RHS Harlow Carr gardens in Harrogate as part of their study into natural forms. The youngsters …

Children from Pre-Prep have set their imagination ablaze following an interactive workshop into the Great Fire of London. Pre-Prep pupils from Cundall Manor School were treated to a day of activities including a 17th Century fire-fighting workshop and investigating the role …

Aerial Extreme at Bedale proved the perfect setting for pupils from Cundall Manor’s Upper School to get to know one another as part of their annual team building day. The teambuilding day allows new pupils to the Upper School the …

The new Head Girls and Boys of Cundall Manor School have this week taken up their positions at the start of the new year. The pupils from Form 6 and Thornton will join prefects and house captains in their new …

Cundall Manor School pupils, parents and staff are celebrating today following a fantastic set of GCSE results. The school recorded a strong set of GCSE results including a 100% overall pass rate with 95% of students gaining 5 or more …

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Cundall Manor School App. As many of you know we have been working on an App in order to help us share information about the day to day events which feature …

A recent visit from two local chocolate experts proved incredibly popular for youngsters from Cundall Manor School. Claire King and Scarlett Latham from York Cocoa House gave a masterclass in chocolate making much to the delight of the local school …

Cundall Manor School is offering pupils from Forms 1-6 the chance to get a head start and have some fun, with an exciting series of pre-season training camps, starting September 1st. The sessions include hockey, rugby and netball. Places are …

Boys and girls from across the school enjoyed the first annual Cundall Cricket Camp. The 3 day camp, held at Cundall Manor School, saw over a dozen enthusiastic cricketers enjoy the start of their summer holidays and the fine weather …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School recently had the chance to get under nature’s skin with an unforgettable trip to the Life Centre in Newcastle. Youngsters from the school, based near Topcliffe in North Yorkshire, experienced a unique viewpoint as they …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School are cooking up a taste for enterprise as they launch a pop-up restaurant. The year 9 pupils are taking on the challenge as part of the school’s business studies course. The 14 year-olds have been …

Pupils from a leading North Yorkshire school attempted to capture what life is like in 2016 as they joined thousands of pupils across the country to celebrate the golden jubilee of the Boarding Schools’ Association. Pupils from boarding house at Cundall …

Cundall Manor School are proud to announce an exciting new Cundall Cricket Camp, coming to the school this July. The 3 day camp will take place at Cundall on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of July and allow for children …

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the Cundall Ball such a profound success this year. The Cundall Ball committee are delighted to announce that, with your help, we have raised a significant amount of money for the school. Without …

Today we had another fun day across the school as the school embraced all things cultural as the annual languages morning entertained all. The school had special guests from the York Cocoa House who explored the story of chocolate and …

A rounders’ extravaganza at Harrogate Ladies’ College saw Cundall Manor School U10’s walk away with the coveted honor of winners as pupils from across the Harrogate and Craven district competed for the top prize. More than 130 girls from 10 primary …

On Saturday, the first Cundall Manor School family tennis tournament took place. We had a fantastic showing with 21 couples taking part. The strawberries and cream went down well and the adults enjoyed a glass of a Wimbledon associated refreshments …

A leading North Yorkshire school celebrated another fantastic year as it concluded with a Speech Day to remember. Rosie Swale Pope MBE, a noted writer, adventurer and philanthropist, was the headline act enthralling the audience with tales of adventure, overcoming …

A masterclass in flower arranging from local business owner, Susie Hart, sparked an interest in the skill for budding florists at a leading North Yorkshire school. The masterclass is all part of preparations for the 10 and 11 years old …

It was a hard fought Tudor triumph in front of a full house at the 2016 Cundall Manor Sports Day. A huge well done to all the pupils (and parents) who participated across a full range of activities which included …

A bike-ride across 120km of tough North Yorkshire terrain with everything you need to live for 3 days is no easy challenge but for FIVE Cundall Manor School pupils the challenge was all worthwhile as they successfully wrapped up their …

School children from a leading North Yorkshire School stood side by side as they were sworn into the Scouting Movement, and officially became the first Beavers to join Cundall 1st Colony. Nearly two dozen young pupils from Cundall Manor School, …

The polls have closed and the ballots cast. The Cundall Manor EU Referendum has voted Remain, with 57% of pupils voting to stay in the European Union. The EU Referendum debate may not be over, but pupils from the North …

A TEAM OF SWIMMERS from Cundall Manor School made a big splash competing at the English Schools National Swimming Finals. The swimmers from the school were one of three teams who qualified to represent the North East region, in the …

Pupils from a North Yorkshire School benefited from a masterclass in dog handling and training before competing for a place in a national final. Youngsters from Cundall Manor School welcomed the Gun Dog Company as part of the Independent Schools …

Written, performed and directed by Form 6, our annual review proved a great hit and wowed the audience.   The 12 and 13 year olds put together the year show to a packed theatre and their punchy delivery and witty …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School recently visited the University of Sunderland in order to understand how research and data can help athletes get the edge on their competition. Over 20 pupils visited the university’s Human Performance Lab and performed a …

Cundall Manor School staff are going the extra mile in order to raise funds for a local charity. The group of 8 are attempting to walk the FORTY plus miles of the Lyke Wake Walk to help raise funds for …

An epic 23-mile journey with over a miles worth of climbing was the task recently faced by Cundall Manor School pupils. The 12 and 13 years olds tackled the ambitious three peaks challenge across the Yorkshire dales taking in Ribblehead, …

Intrepid Form 1 pupils braved the great outdoors in their annual sleep out. The pupils aged between 7 and 8 years old, enjoyed the annual event which saw nearly 30 children take advantage of the tipis within the grounds of …

200 years since Turner’s visit to North Yorkshire, Sarah Pearson, Head of Art at Cundall Manor School, describes how she recently led a trip to Fountains Abbey to follow in the great man’s footsteps. Last week saw a group of …

Delivering a masterclass in stage combat to Cundall Manor School, actor, stunt man and choreographer, Mark Ruddick aims to capture the essence of drama in a fun and engaging way. Mark, founder of Squire Stage Combat, taught the basics of …

Boarding pupils from Cundall Manor School joined in the Queen’s birthday celebrations as they held a high tea in honour of the monarch’s official birthday. Children from Cundall Manor celebrated the Queen’s 90th Birthday in a traditionally British way, enjoying …

Actors from Cundall Manor School are celebrating the latest LAMDA results, with pupils receiving top marks for their drama performance. Seven pupils from the school, based near Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, entered the exams earlier this term. Pupils had to memorise …

First it was the Tour de France, now it’s a tour of Yorkshire for a number of French exchange pupils. The pupils from the Ecole Bilingue de Haute Savoie (EBHS) in Annecy close to the Swiss border visited Cundall Manor …

A Cundall Manor School pupil is speeding ahead with his bid to raise funds for a good cause. Junior Touring Car driver, Matty Greenwood, aged 14, has set himself the ambitious goal of raising £450 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. …

It’s high octane thrills as Cundall Manor School pupils take on the annual Go-Kart race. The North Yorkshire school, based near Topcliffe, North Yorkshire, has held the event for a decade and this year saw a range of innovative entries from …

The message is loud and clear for Cundall Manor as the English Speaking Board results come back with a 100% pass rate. Pupils from Form 4 and Form 2 sat the examinations in which they had to present a topic …

Members of the Chamber Choir at Cundall Manor School hit the right note as part of their annual trip to Stowe School. The event showcases the talented youngsters singing skills as they perform with the renowned Stowe Chapel Choir. Director …

Staff and pupils at Cundall Manor School are celebrating a glowing inspection report. The school, based near Topcliffe in North Yorkshire, was recently inspected under the new Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) Regulatory Compliance Inspection standards. The new system assesses whether …

A drama performance about cyber-bullying helped Year 11 pupils from Cundall Manor get the message out about the dangers posed to vulnerable teenagers on the web. FIVE drama pupils preformed the powerful and thought provoking play ‘Chatroom’ by Enda Walsh …

Our trip by Ben from Form 2 On a bright, sunny April day, Form 2 went on a trip to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. We set off from school in the morning and arrived at the park 40 minutes later. …

Lucky pupils from Cundall Manor School had the honour of taking part in the Flag Parade at Middlesbrough FC’s Riverside Stadium on Saturday. The youngsters took part in the match day procession ahead of the important home game against Ipswich …

A flashmob sparked up inspiration for Cundall Manor School pupils ahead of a writing challenge. Teachers from Forms 1 – 4 broke out in an impromptu dance involving bikes, chessboards, juggling and lacrosse sticks outside the main school building much …

It’s not every day that you have axe-tra curricular activities as unique as axe throwing but that is the latest offering from Cundall Manor School. Pupils are being taught in their enrichment sessions just what it takes to become an …

The Cundall Ball Committee are delighted to announce that tickets for the Cundall Ball 2016 are now available to order. This is without doubt the highlight of the Cundall social calendar and is definitely not to be missed. Click here …

It is a resounding success for young Cundall Manor musicians who have received fantastic feedback on their Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) examinations. The musicians secured a 100% pass rate across a variety of specialisms and …

It’s rocket science but not as we know it as pupils from Cundall Manor School take part in the RHS Rocket Seed experiment championed by astronaut Tim Peake. The experiment will be part of a national campaign by the RHS …

Our swim squad are off to the national finals after competing at the regional ESSA (English Schools Swimming Association) primary school’s Swimming Championship at The John Smiths Stadium, Huddersfield. The Medley team finished 3rd and qualify for national finals at …

Pupils from Cundall Manor School secured a series of victories at the recent Harrogate Competitive Festival of Music, Speech and Drama. Eleven Cundall Manor pupils took to the stage to compete in front of a prestigious panel of adjudicators at …

Pupils at Cundall Manor School have been displaying their egg-citing art skills as they competed for the top prize in an Easter egg-stravaganza. Youngsters from Pre-prep and main school showed off their creative works to a team of judges with …

Form 4 recently paid a visit to York as part of their studies. The City is steeped in history and our workshops at the Minster and The Yorkshire Museum, took the children from Roman times to modern day York.   …

It’s twice as nice for Cundall Manor School as two of the Girls’ Hockey Teams brought back tournament silverware last week, following two impressive tournament wins. The U13’s Girls’ Hockey side triumphed against tough opposition at the Durham School Invitational …

The most popular race of the year returned to Cundall Manor last Friday (March 4), as students braved the cold weather to compete for the eponymous winning prize after race tea.All the pupils ran extremely well given the very poor …

Wednesday 9 March saw the school welcome back the hunt. Our students had the chance to join in and take the chance to give their ponies a run out alongside the rest of the participants.The whole school came out to gather …

What wonderful costumes our Pre-Prep students and teachers have chosen for World Book Day, inspired by their favourite books. (Click on an image to enlarge it)

Study finds graduate-led Early Years education is the key to success for school leavers. A study by the Institute of Education for Save the Children found 21% of pupils who struggled with language as they began school, failed to meet …

The Friends of Cundall Quiz Night is this Friday Feb 26th at 7pm. It’s the last chance to secure your tickets to The Friends of Cundall House Quiz Night and supper- Friday 26th February. Join us for a fun evening and a …

Eureka! On Friday 5th February the children of Reception, PP1 and PP2 headed off for a day out at Eureka, in Halifax. The children had the most fantastic day exploring the different areas of the museum. They changed tyres in the …

Emma Bridgewater Potteries trip 2016 Last week the whole of Year 7 enjoyed a day trip to Stoke on Trent – the home of British pottery production. First stop was the Potteries Museum, which houses a world class collection of …

Can you spot the stories? PP2 loved learning to write like Roald Dahl last week!  What will they get up to for World Book Day in March…?

Lunchtime Concert at Cundall Church A very enjoyable half hour was had by a most appreciative audience of family and friends watching some of our musicians perform at Cundall Church last Friday lunchtime.  Despite the bitterly cold conditions, the children performed extremely well. …

Pre-Prep Astronauts PP2 had an exciting afternoon on Thursday training to be astronauts as part of their Space topic. They developed co-ordination skills learning the “Bear Crawl” and the “Crab walk”, worked on their fine-motor skills, fastening a bolt wearing …

GCSE London Art Tour This year’s GCSE art trip was a very action-packed two days. On day one, the students discovered that The Natural History museum, Science Museum and V&A are treasure troves and the groups split to make the …

Cundall Manor “School of Rap” – Thursday March 3rd The pupils in Leckby have been hard at work since September writing, producing and performing their own musical theatre production, “School of Rap”, loosely based on the High School Musical story.  …

Magnificent Adventures at Magna Form 1 had an action packed, fun day at Magna Science Adventure Centre.  The enormous venue has four pavilions, one for each of the elements; fire, water, air and Earth.  Each pavilion is full of many games, …

ISA Drama Entry begins to take shape 14 students from Leckby and Form 6 are well into rehearsals for their extract from ‘Beasts and Beauties: Eight Tales From Europe’ that they will be performing at the ISA Drama Festival on …

House Times Table Competition   On February 2nd the main school fell silent for 5 minutes for the annual House Times Tables Competition. The highest score, an amazing 99, was achieved by 8 students! The winning house was Stuarts, with an average …

Woolly Hat/Wig Day for the Homeless This week Key Stage 2 supported St Mungo’s charity for the Homeless by wearing Woolly hats or wigs.  St Mungo’s works to provide a bed and support to more than 2,500 people a night who are …

Visit from “Silly” Author Forms 1-4 enjoyed a recent visit from author Andy Seed. Andy is a children’s author from North Yorkshire who was recently awarded the Blue Peter book award for his Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff.  Andy delivered some …

Does Thirsk need a Coffee Shop?  That was the question posed to the Eldmire Business Studies group who visited Thirsk, on a very cold Wednesday afternoon. Their task was to assess the suitability of Thirsk for a proposed business venture. …

A Cosmic Day in York for Pre-Prep 2 PP2 enjoyed a “Cosmic day” at the Yorkshire Museum in York recently. They made their own telescopes (which work a treat), and then examined the one made by the Victorians in the Museum’s observatory. …

Form 5 “flex” their French muscles Madame Hunzinger’s Form 5 are learning about reflexive verbs in French.  Much fun was had taking photos of our daily routine!  

Cross-country runners recently competed at the St Martin’s Ampleforth Invitation Cross Country. The Under 9 boys romped home as team winners, as did the Under 11 girls and the Under 13 boys. The extremely impressive individual performances are: UNDER 9 UNDER …

Cundall’s GCSE results No 2 in North Yorkshire! Fantastic news – Cundall Manor School has been ranked 2nd among North Yorkshire Secondary Schools in the GCSE league tables for 2016!  Cundall Manor also achieved 19th position among all Independent Schools in …

History comes alive for Form 1 Form 1 thoroughly enjoyed their history morning learning about life during the Stone Age period.  They had the opportunity to explore many artefacts, including deer antlers, pottery, tools and the full skin of a …

Thornton goes Mad for Science Thornton students really looked the part as they made real progress in their science Controlled Assessment practical work. The students have been planning investigations to look at how the volume of reactants affects the amount …

Local Artist inspires with felt-making Year 6 pupils were recently treated to a fun felt-making workshop. The Yorkshire based “fibre artist” Emma Fountain came to teach her craft of needle felting and how to make fabulous creatures from wool fibres.  Emma started …

Pre-Prep Explore York In January PP1 braved the cold weather to visit York. First they became archaeologists  at DIG, by excavating Victorian, Viking, Medieval and Roman ruins. Then they explored various bones and rubbish left behind by the Vikings including some poo! After a …

Alcohol Awareness Recently Form 5s were treated to a special presentation from Alcohol Awareness group Smashed Project.  Smashed Project is dedicated to breaking the culture of underage drinking worldwide.  They use drama and creativity to equip young people with the information, …

ABRSM Music Examinations Success Many congratulations to our group of musicians who took music exams at the end of last term and achieved some super results.  Congratulations and well done to all.  Connie Pride – Grade 1 – Singing Henry …

Pre-Prep’s Jamaican carnival Last term children from Pre-Prep participated in a  Jamaican Carnival! They designed, made and wore head dresses and funky tie-die t-shirts.  The children enjoyed dancing to cool music and making fruity cocktails – again designed by the children.  It …

Cundall Ski Trip to Alpe D’Huez This January, Mr Couttie, Mr Liley and Mrs Reah took a group of very enthusiastic Cundall children to enjoy a week of skiing in Alpe D’Huez.   They arrived  just as the second evening of …

Mr Bayne’s Christmas Lecture Last December saw the return of the teacher’s “Christmas Lecture” and this year Mr Bayne delivered a hilarious and inspirational talk.  His topic was “What to do when one is bored” and he showcased his many …

During the last week of the school year Cundall students embraced Christmas Jumper Day in return for a donation to the Salvation Army.  There were some very cheerful designs worn by students and staff.  We were very pleased to be able …

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There were lots of nerves and excitement last Saturday as four members of the Karate Club were graded for their Red Belt. Sensei Court 7th Dan was the external examiner overseeing the grading although the grading itself was conducted by our …

A huge thank you to everyone who remembered to bring in their donations and got dressed up for Children in Need on Friday. We saw some fabulous ‘Hero’ costumes around school, including sports personalities, policemen, firemen, armed forces members and …

Mr Richards, one of our school governors, and his book illustrator Mrs Gleaves, visited PP2 last week to share with the children their new story book Benji goes to the Seaside. The children were thrilled to enjoy the story with its …

The whole school gathered in quiet contemplation when we commemorated those who have lost their lives serving Queen and Country. With readings and prayers delivered by pupils whose own parents are currently serving in the Armed Forces, the service was …

The Cundall Manor Cub Pack were proud to participate in the Remembrance Day Parade at Easingwold last Sunday. Thank you to all the cubs who came along to represent the school.

The weekend boarders had an amazing time at Beamish Wild high ropes adventure course. They spent a whole two hours climbing, balancing and jumping over a variety of treetop obstacles. They all agreed that the 45ft jump at the end …

Last Tuesday afternoon saw the whole school heading for the Upper School quad for the madness that is the annual Conker Competition. Each armed with a standard issue conker (to prevent any ‘enhanced’ performances) pupils took on challengers from opposing …

Just before half term, Cundall Manor took part in a national initiative organised by the British Heart Foundation to encourage all school aged children to learn and practise their CPR skills. The Restart a Heart day saw instructors from the …

A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their wonderful entries into this year’s pumpkin competition. We had a bumper crop of entries in both Main School and Pre-Prep, with prizes awarded as follows: Pre-Prep: Largest pumpkin: James Craig Smallest pumpkin: …

Form 3 enjoyed a morning learning even more about the Ancient Egyptians.  They started the day looking at the geography of Egypt and then investigating the Ancient Egyptian timeline.  They then had to become historians and use their detective skills …

What a fabulous trip we had to the Chateau de la Baudonnière.  Form 6 managed to squeeze a varied selection of activities, ranging from canoeing and fencing (not at the same time) to the now famous mud (stinky slime) course. …

PP2 began this term’s exploration of ‘castles’ with a visit to Ripley. The tour fascinated the children, with stories of bravery, and close escapes through secret doors then up clockwise staircases and into priest holes. They were astonished by the …

Just before half term, this year’s new GCSE Art group went on an exhilarating trip to Barcelona and the Costa Brava to gather inspiration for their Portfolio Unit. The bijou group stayed in the heart of the Barri Gothic district …

Pupils in Thornton can be justly proud of their wonderful efforts in hosting the annual Halloween Fancy Dress Disco for Main School. All manner of ghost, ghoul, zombie, witch and spectre turned up to join in the frightening fun. There …

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On Thursday 8th October, form 2 dressed up as Victorians to explore Beamish Museum. The children took part in Victorian lessons, where they had to be very well behaved! They enjoyed finding out about different types of shops and jobs in …

Chair of the Friends, Mrs Susan Edwards, would like to pass on her sincere thanks to everyone who came to the Ladies’ Lunch at Swinton Park last month. It really was a superb occasion. Thank you to sponsor Suzy Hart …

Congratulations to everyone who came and joined in our inaugural scarecrow festival just before half term. The fabulous fruits of their labours added an extra dimension to life around the school grounds (there were several double takes to check whether …

The Boarding House was positively buzzing before the half term holidays. The House Parents, Mr Coates and Mrs Conway were treated to a super Spanish supper created and served by Pol, David and Daniel. The supper consisted of tapas, gazpacho, …

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What a wonderful response we had to our appeal for Harvest donations this year. It seems that every single Form entered into the spirit of our Harvest Hamper competition and gave very generously indeed. Both the Main School entrance and …

Form 6 headed to the Holderness coast last Thursday to gather data for their Geography Common Entrance coursework. Their project is an investigation into coastal erosion and the three sites visited, Bridlington, Flamborough Head and Fraisthorpe provided plenty of comparative …

The boarders had a sweet end to a busy week with a trip to The Chocolate Story in York. As well as finding out lots of information regarding the history of chocolate in York, they were also able to sample …

PP1 had a great time visiting Ripon Fire Station last week. To start their visit, they had a safety talk from Firefighter Thomas who told the children all about how to keep safe at home and school.  He reminded them …

Form 1 enjoyed an eventful day at Murton Park, where the children were definitely put through their paces.  They took on the roles of Roman soldiers throughout the day, with duties including cleaning barracks, making oil lamps, writing in Roman …

Congratulations to every single member of Form 1 who entertained their very appreciative audience with a packed programme of music, poetry and singing last Thursday evening. Many of the guests commented on how confident and assured these young pupils’ performances …

On Tuesday 22nd September, Form 3 took part in a Drama workshop to bring the topic of Ancient Egypt to life. They were met with the sight of a body of an Ancient Egyptian which was “resting” in a coffin, waiting …

On Saturday, Mrs Richardson took her GCSE Latin pupils on a trip to the Classics Faculty at the University of Cambridge. The faculty had organised a study day to give GCSE Classics  students an opportunity to delve deeper into their …

What a lovely interlude our lunchtime concert provided in our very busy week leading up to exeat. Following the long summer holiday the pupils had very little time to prepare for this concert, but the standard of the performances was …

Our Pre-Prep children impressed us all with their wonderful singing, poetry recital, storytelling and acting in last Wednesday’s Harvest Festival service at Cundall Church.  The theme for this year’s Harvest Festival this year was teamwork and the children certainly pulled …

Congratulations to Form 4 pupil Hannah Barker and her two ponies on a truly amazing summer: Hannah was crowned champion at the Royal International Horse Show, when she and her pony My Little Sweetheart beat off the competition in the …

The end of a hard working GCSE exam term for Thornton was rounded off by an amazing expedition to Canada, the cost of which trip most of the students had covered themselves with their own sterling fundraising efforts.  On arrival …

Last year’s PP2 (this year’s Form 1) are rightfully looking very pleased with themselves after receiving their certificates from the English Speaking Board. They all did tremendously after working so hard.

The first day of term started with a challenge for the Upper School as they headed to Ripley Castle for a team building day. With mixed age groups, everyone had to work closely and forge new friendships with students they …

On Tuesday 8th September ten Thornton pupils who are taking GCSE Geography went out into Swaledale to investigate how Cogden Gill changes as it moves downstream.  The weather was kind and conditions were perfect for collecting fieldwork data. Pupils will …

On Wednesday 9th September the Leckby Art and Textiles groups went on a trip to the RHS Harlow Carr gardens in Harrogate to gain inspiration for their new topic ‘Natural Forms’. The pupils spent the morning touring the gardens and sketching …

Cundall Manor girls started the new sports year on a positive note: we hosted Giggleswick with back-to-back hockey matches and recorded an unbeaten afternoon of results. The Under 13 girls began proceedings with the biggest win in the form of …

Pupils from Eldmire and Thornton have taken a novel approach to investigating velocity and acceleration in their GCSE Physics lessons, by using photoelectric timing gates to time various pupils sprinting over 40m. The gates were placed at 10m intervals so …

This weekend was the first chance for our new overseas boarders to relax, take a breath and come to terms with every new thing that they’ve encountered since arriving in the UK and of course Cundall Manor. Did they get …

Following his exceptional performance in the UK Maths Challenge last academic year, former Thornton pupil Ross Sullivan was invited to take part in the National Mathematics Summer School at St Anne’s College, Oxford: “I recently spent the week in Oxford …

We are delighted to report on a hugely successful GCSE results day today. The Library has been a hive of activity and celebration this morning as our Thornton pupils came in to collect their results and share their news with …

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After successfully completing the Yorkshire three peaks, Form 6 travelled to Glencoe, Scotland for the next action packed outdoor adventure. After a long journey the pupils and staff arrived to breathtaking scenery and a warm welcome from the hosts at the Glencoe Outdoor Centre. …

What a lovely day we had for Languages Day.  The sun shone and the pupils looked lovely as they munched on paté, olives, baguette, cheeses from four different countries and various types of brioche.  Everybody had made a huge effort …

Leckby had their first taste of what is involved in the expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh award.  On Monday morning they all arrived with their very heavy, and in some cases large, rucksacks filled to the brim with …

Last week saw a select group of Thornton students complete their silver D of E expedition.  Typically, as soon as our keen cyclists mounted their bikes, the rain and cold returned to North Yorkshire but in true Cundall style they …

The Drama Club gave a performance of “Garlic And Lavender” for the first part of the Summer Concert.  The play retells the story of one Count Drackenburg (not difficult to guess who this character is based on!), played by Archie …

Saturday 27th June was grading day for the members of the Karate Club, when Sensei Court 7th Dan watched the children go through their syllabuses. The grading was a success with William Blythman and Patrick Cunningham achieving Orange belt, and …

Form 6 had a fabulous time in perfect conditions, learning to surf at Scarborough’s Caton Bay, as the pictures attest:

Monday 22nd June saw 23 excited Form 5 pupils jet off to Murcia for a week of Spanish immersion at the Arbolar Centre. After arriving they were introduced to the monitores and shown their dorms before quickly heading to the beach for a …

PP2 had a busy day on Thursday leaving the classroom to become event planners, chefs, waiters and waitresses. They began the day by learning how to lay a table correctly. Some children made beautiful table decorations with Mrs Wick and …

The gym was adorned with flowers for the Pre-Prep concert and prize giving. Mrs Ford put on a lovely concert with renditions of Sing a Rainbow from Nursery and Reception and Bare Necessities and Supercalifragilistic from PP1 and PP2. Mrs …

Reception had a lovely trip to Dishforth Airfield on Monday. The children had lots and lots of fun looking at a helicopter and meeting real life soldiers! They made themselves camouflaged with cam cream, felt how heavy the guns were …

On Tuesday 16th June, the students in Form Three visited Conisbrough Castle near Doncaster as part of their Medieval topic in History.  They have been learning all about what castle life was like during the medieval era and a ‘Meet …

On a fittingly balmy evening last Saturday, Cundall Manor hosted their Midsummer Night’s Ball. To the serenades of Mr Simpson’s ragtime band, the guests assembled on the the lawns for a champagne reception before entering the marquee for the wonderful …

Last Saturday saw the whole school come together to celebrate the achievements and successes of the last academic year. In a packed marquee Upper School Head Laura Aspinall gave a brilliant and amusing opening address before handing over to Chair …

Form 2 visited Harlow Carr in Harrogate and were Woodland Explorers for the afternoon.  On arrival at Harlow Carr, the children enjoyed a picnic in the beautiful gardens before heading off to the educational room to discuss what our tour …

any congratulations to the Sullivan brother and sister duo Ross and Sarah. Both have recently received recognition for outstanding performances in their own specialists fields: Sarah was awarded a Highly Commended certificate in the Independent Schools Association’s national Essay Writing …

Well done to Form 6 for staging a wonderful evening’s entertainment in the form of their End of Year Review last week. In true review style, the programme afforded many an opportunity for the children to lampoon Cundall life and …

On Friday, ten talented writers from Forms 2-4 enjoyed taking part in a LendMeYourLiteracy event called The Big Write at The Royal Hall in Harrogate. During the morning, the children heard from the guest speaker, author David Mark, who inspired us …

Form 3 rounded off exam week with a wonderful trip to the Throup’s farm in Nun Monkton.  They started the day, in glorious sunshine, looking at the gorgeous calves, exploring the acres of grazing land and investigating the milking parlour.  …

The Form 6 had a very early start to set off on their Three Peaks adventure, after completing all of their Common Entrance exams.  Whernside was the first peak to be completed and done so in good time and in …

We couldn’t have asked for a more glorious day for Sports Day last Friday nor for the Grandparents’ Lunch. Hosted by the Heads and assisted by Form 6 pupils, the lunch is an opportunity for Cundall Manor to thank our very …

A hugely enjoyable and successful day of athletics for pupils in Main and Upper School.  

Every single pupil in Pre-Prep (and some parents!) joined in the fun of Friday’s magnificent Sports Day.

Form 4 enjoyed a lovely day at Harlow Carr Gardens last Thursday.  They were incredibly lucky to see the garden in the sunshine and had timed their visit well to see the rare blue poppies in flower. (Many thanks to …

The pupils in Reception thoroughly enjoyed showing their parents and other visitors on Friday morning what a vast array of learning they had been involved in this term. The highlight of their Good Work Assembly was Mrs Tulloch’s wonderful video …

Last Wednesday saw the staging of this year’s GCSE Art and Textiles Exhibition in the School Gym. The Art Department transformed the room into a wonderful gallery space that really showed the students’ work off to full advantage. Visitors were …

After the mayhem of the morning’s go kart race, the whole school enjoyed a more leisurely afternoon in the afternoon sunshine. Accompanied by a selection of canine friends, staff, pupils and parents spent a few hours away from the classrooms, …

Continuing the year’s record breaking theme, this year’s go kart race set a few new school records of its own. Not only did we see a record number of entries but this year’s three fastest karts all broke the existing …

120 pupils, parents and staff met in the splendour of Rockcliffe Hall on the last evening of last half term, for the Thornton Leavers Dinner. Drinks were served on the terrace followed by a 3-course dinner hosted by the school …

Just before half term, the whole of Pre-Prep took part in a Danceathon to raise money for the Nepal Earthquake. The children showed off their best moves non-stop for an hour and a half. Pre-Prep loved dancing away to some …

On Monday 18th May, Form 6 were invited by Greville Worthington to visit the Bowes Museum to view the Gerald Scarfe “Milk Snatcher” exhibition that he has recently curated. The exhibition presents a selection of the many satirical cartoons made of Margaret …

As part of our ‘Back in the Day’ theme, PP2 visited the Castle Museum for a taste of life in the 60s. They took part in a totally groovy and fab workshop which involved learning the Twist where they had to imagine …

Form 3 gave a wonderful performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet just before the half term holiday.  The production was a contemporary version of the original play and proved to be a very challenging task for the children to undertake. Nevertheless, the …

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It was a healthy combination of work, rest and play in the boarding house this weekend. Following the busy Open Morning, the boarders al headed down to the Summer Fair where they took part in every activity on offer. Then …