During December the school’s musicians were very busy. On the same day as the Christmas Fair the Brass Band performed at St James’ Church in Derker, for Oldham Metro Rotary. This was a lovely concert with a variety of local music groups. The music was excellent, under the baton of Mr Leedale, with great solo […]
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On the final day of term the school celebrated Christmas Holy Communion presided by Rev Mark Coleman of St Chad’s, Rochdale with over 40 musicians in the choir and orchestra to accompany the singing. Many commented on the excellent quality of the playing and singing, not only by the choir but also by the pupils
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Christmas at Crompton House traditionally starts with the the PTFA Christmas Fair. This was a lovely day, and despite the rain outside, was very successful. Many thanks most go to the all the parents, pupils and staff who gave up their time, and to those who supported the fair, especially with the prizes for the
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In the last week of the Autumn Term Crompton House School was presented with the Sainsbury’s School Games Gold Award by international inline skater Jenna Downing. This was a very well deserved accolade for the school’s PE Department and recognises the high levels participation and success in a wide variety of sports played
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Crompton House are Oldham Cross Country Champions, yet again. All those PE lessons getting tired, wet and muddy on the hills of High Crompton were well worth the effort. because when the pupils arrived at Chadderton Park the hills looked smaller, the ground seemed drier and the running was easier. The day started with Year
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There were fireworks in the state of Denmark on 5th November, when 16 of Crompton House’s finest actors took to the stage at Manchester’s Contact theatre to perform Hamlet in the Shakespeare Schools Festival. And they were magnificent. Don’t just take my word for it, a member of the audience email the school to say
The first half-term finished brilliantly with over 200 pupils taking part in a fantastic concert featuring music from stage and screen. For many pupils this was their first experience of a Crompton House concert, and music teachers, Mrs Nixon and Miss Warburton, made sure it was a concert to remember. The Year 7 pupils all
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Our Year 7 pupils celebrated their first communion at Crompton House on Wednesday 21st October. The service, lead by Rev Tony & curate Rev Tim, introduced the pupils to formal worship at Crompton House. As is traditional, the prayers were read by the pupils and the music was performed by our Sixth Form musicians. Teachers
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On Friday 25th September Crompton House celebrated the 89th anniversary of the founding of the school. Mrs Anne Ormerod and Miss Mary Crompton founded the school in 1926, and we celebrate their generous act in a variety of ways. The whole school attended services in the school hall, this year lead by Rev Richard Hawkins
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During the visit of our German Exchange students the Year 9 Hospitality & Catering class prepared and served a traditional English Afternoon Tea, which included salmon sandwiches, Victoria sponge and scones. Everyone was very impressed with the quality of the food and the high standards in service at the tables, especially as the pupils have
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