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: …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …