Crompton House was buzzing on Thursday 13th August when our Year 13 students came in for their A Level results. And there were many smiling faces as these photos show. Our students will be off to Cambridge, Durham, St Andrews, Cardiff, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Lancaster, Manchester, Bangor, York, Huddersfield, Salford, Loughborough, East Anglia, Chester, Hertfordshire, and […]
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Kyle Wilcock gives a personal review of the recent 3 day residential to Manchester Metropolitan University. Five Year 10 students were successful in their applications: DAY 1 – Tuesday 14th July 2015: On the first day of the trip we arrived at school at the usual time and then found out we didn’t need to
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At the end of term the school said a sad goodbye to the staff who are leaving us.. Some of the teachers are retiring, some taking promotion at other schools, and one emigrating to Australia. We also said goodbye to two of our Governors who have both worked very hard for the school. Mrs Veale,
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Want to win a prize? Write an impressive book review to win! The best reviews in each year group will win book vouchers Post here: http://cromptonhousereaders.wordpress.com/ Are you stuck for a book? Try the book sorter hyperlinked below. http://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/book-sorter
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At first, I was worried that I wouldn’t make any friends in Taize since I knew no-one to begin with; however, everyone in Taize is incredibly friendly and I made a group of great friends quite quickly. Even if you are bad at making friends, I guarantee you will make friends because of the groups
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As you explore our amazing world this summer, tell others about it in our 1st Summer Travel writing competition. 500 words to inspire entertain and amuse, on the topic of travel. Near or far, fabulous or funny, there’s no limit on your travel topic. Prizes and Vivos for lower & upper school. Examples for inspiration
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Lower School Prize Giving was a great success on the penultimate day of term. Mr Newell used the statement from our recent Ofsted that “Students of all ages demonstrate real pride in their school” as the basis for his talk. Mr Gerard Booth, Head of the Oldham Music Service, presented the awards to the students
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The Parents’ Information Evening was held on the 1st July and all students are now counting down to the annual watersports holiday. This takes place during the last week of the summer holidays (20 -28 August). Students received their ethically produced Hoodies with a new logo, designed by Mr Leach and produced by Mrs Halliwell, to be
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Matthew Raines writes about the recent Year 10 Geography fieldtrip to Swanage. So I’m back from Swanage and let me just tell you, I had a really good time, which exceeded my expectations so much! I loved nearly every second, and I know that sounds so cliche, but it’s true. Day 1 – Monday 6th
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Tuesday was a great day for the Year 9 and 10 pupils, competing in a variety of sports for the House Cup. The day finished with all the pupils taking part in the Race for Life, raising funds to fight cancer. The pictures below show the pupils enjoying their celebration of sport. Many thanks to
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