Cundall Manor School Yearbook 2021-2022

THORNTON'S GCSE SUCCESS

Thornton's GCSE successful grades gave everyone in the school reasons to smile and celebrate.

All the hard work and dedication has paid off and no one was more proud than the parents and teachers of our amazing cohort of GCSE students. 48% of our year 11 achieved grades 9-7 and 95% of our students achieved 4-9 making 2021 one of our most successful years to date.

All of our students studied hard to achieve their results echoing the Cundall Manor value of having confidence in ones own ability. We know that our GCSE leavers will

continue to be self-assured and motivated to take on the challenges of A Levels and further education thanks to their Cundall Manor education.

As a school we are delighted that these GCSE successes will inpsire the younger years to work just as hard with as much resilent to achieve what they also, set out to do.

Our leavers remind us all that Cundall Manor School is not just a friendly and supportive community but a creative environment where each pupil can become adept at problem solving and can create their own ambitious futures.

MICHAELMAS

HEAD BOY & HEAD GIRL

BUDDY MORNING

As part of Form 3 & Form 4's buddy morning puils were asked to partner up and plant colourful flowers into pots to create a beautiful floral display outside the Music Classrooms.

Congratulations to Charlie & Lucy who took up the roles of Head Boy and Head Girl. They set a brilliant example to all our pupils.

SCHOOL TRIATHALON

This year we were blessed by good weather for the whole school Triathlon. The event proved to be a brilliant success and a great sporting day was had by all.

COWES TRIP

TEAM BUILDING DAY

Form 5 & 6 took part in a team building day at school. The children completed “The Hub Challenge” and learnt about the importance of communicating, working together, staying motivated and completing multiple tasks.

The children were split into groups and the winning team was “Winner, Winner! Chicken Dinner!”. Annie summed up the day perfectly saying, “Anything is possible if you work as a team”.

HOPE FOR HASTI MARCH

Pupils were very lucky when two soldiers were seen marching past school barefoot one afternoon, raising money for the Hope for Hasti charity. Pupils in Form 5 and 6 were on hand to cheer them on and support their campaign.

PRE-PREP FARM VISIT

Pupils in Pre-Prep welcomed a visit from a friendly farmer who brought along a very old fashioned tractor and two special animals: a pony called Fudge and a very well behaved dog called Wellies.

PRE-PREP HARVEST FESTIVAL

Regardless of the weather, Pre Prep performed a fantastic Harvest Festival this year. We were grateful for all the parents and grandparents who came to watch. There was such a wonderful atmosphere, even with the heavy rain!

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FRIENDS OF CUNDALL MANOR LADIES' LUNCH

The Friends of Cundall hosted a fantastic Autumn Lunch at the beautiful Swinton Estate. Thank you to everyone who attended, for supporting the event. The lunch was made even more memorable thanks to Henry P who played some beautiful piano pieces, at the drinks reception.

AFRICAN DANCING

Form 5 enjoyed a day of African Dancing in November. The pupils enjoyed learning different types of tribal dances to support the African topic they had been learning in class.

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LAMDA SUCCESS

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Cundall Manor pupils from a range of year groups celebrated receiving their LAMDA exam results after having to postpone their exams due to Covid restrictions. Performing their exam pieces online was a different experience to what they had prepared for, but one that they all coped brilliantly, with. Well done to all involved!

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RECEPTION AND FORM 1 TRIP TO BIG SHEEP LITTLE COW

Reception and Form 1 had a fabulous day visiting Big Sheep Little Cow, despite the wet weather. The pupils loved meeting all the animals and learning how to care for them. They had lots of fun both in the play barn and exploring the outdoor equipment.

FORM 1 FIRE OF LONDON

Form 1 enjoyed understanding how the Great Fire of London started. They learned that in 1666 houses were made from wood and straw. They recreated their own model houses to see how easily the fire would have spread.

RESTART A HEART DAY

Volunteers from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service led our senior pupils in a training session in how to perform CPR. After watching a training video they practiced on special manikins. The pupils were highly commended by YAS staff for their fantastic attitude to learning and their pleasant manners.

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE

We marked Remembrance Day by gathering together to remember those who lost their lives, through conflict.

Henry who played The Last Post, used his Great Granddad’s Bugle. Henry’s Great Granddad, who served in World War II was a Sapper Royal Engineer and served in Europe after D Day up until the war ended, in Germany.

Henry said “It was a great honour to be able to have the opportunity to play the Last Post using a bugle that has been passed through many generations, in my family”

Lest We Forget.

FRIENDS OF CUNDALL MANOR CHRISTMAS FAIR

Our much awaited Friends of Cundall Manor Christmas Fair was a huge success. The local stall holders had a wide range of wonderful products which made for a sensational shopping experience. As well as a visit from Santa, everyone also enjoyed live music and other festive activities!

FORM 2 TRIP TO BEMPTON CLIFFS

Form 2 had a lovely day at Bempton Cliffs as part of their Islands and Coasts topic. They enjoyed a sunny walk along the cliff tops and using binoculars, observed different bird species and other wildlife nesting in the area.

The highlight of the day involved walking along the Nature Trail and discovering different animal habitats. At the end of the visit they created a fabulous collage which was made using only natural materials. A great day out was had by all!

The School welcomed Chidera who is the Head Girl at Scarborough College. She gave an insightful presentation to educate our pupils on racism and its wider effects.

The Carol Service at Ripon Cathedral is always a highlight of the school calendar.

Please scan the QR code to watch a video of this year's Carol Service which was a beautiful event.

CAROL SERVICE

GAMES CHRISTMAS FUN

Pupils in Form 3 to Swale enjoyed an afternoon of Christmas themed activities which included a Reindeer Run, a Santa Sack Slinging competition and an ice-hockey assault course. The afternoon was finished off with hot chocolate and Christmas biscuits.

ELF HUNT

The annual elf hunt returned this year. Pupils throughout the school visited the Wild Wood and everyone joined the race to find the 28 hidden elves.

PRE PREP NATIVITY

A huge well done to all of Pre-Prep for such a fabulous performance of the Nativity. The wonderful costumes and great singing made the performance very memorable, indeed. The story of the Nativity was told brilliantly making us all feel very proud of your hard work and patience.

RACE FOR LIFE

A huge well done to all the pupils who to took part in our Cancer Research Race for Life. Pupils showed resilience, enthusiasm, and a never give in attitude while completing multiple laps of the field. This fantastic show of fitness raised over £3,500!

LONDON ART TRIP

This year’s Thornton GCSE Art and Textiles groups headed to London for a whirlwind visit of the capital’s galleries and sights. Arriving early on Friday morning they headed off to the museums of South Kensington in search of inspiration for the pupils’ Set Tasks. The Natural History museum and V&A are treasure troves for the students who split into groups to make the most of the time to sketch and take photographs. After lunch, they moved to the National Gallery which houses the most representative sampling of European painting in the world and an experience that reaffirms the importance of seeing works of art, “in the flesh”.

After an early supper they went to see the Cirque de Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall and witnessed a breath taking show of extraordinary human feats - a visual spectacular that everyone will remember for a long time.

On Saturday after a hearty breakfast, everyone walked to the John Soane museum which is an extraordinary place. The sixteenth century architect amassed an amazing collection of art and artefacts from around the world, which he displayed in his house in Lincoln’s Inn Fields. The group then headed over to the Tate Modern to see some more contemporary works housed in the incredible old power station which, is a work of art in itself.

It was a busy visit with much to see, being a reminder of what amazing places and experiences, London holds.

CULTURAL TRIP

During Swale's annual trip to Bradford they visited a Mosque, a Hindi Temple (Mandir) and a Sikh Temple (Gurdwara). This trip is important in developing an understanding and tolerance of different beliefs. The pupils were presented with a picture of moderation and tolerance by each of the Faith Tutors. Whilst visiting the Mandir, the pupils were able to observe the ceremony of Arti. Thanks to Seema Buttoo (Bradford Hindu contact) for arranging the trip and to Mme Cooke, Mme Hunzinger and Mr Conyngham for helping to ensure the day ran smoothly.

BACK IN TIME DAY

Pre Prep travelled into the past for "Back in Time" Day. Pupils came to school dressed in a wonderful variety of historical costumes and spent the day learning about different key figures from times gone by. Through a series of workshops they discovered many interesting facts about Christopher Columbus, Henry VIII, Grace Darling, Florence Nightingale, Rosa Parks and David Attenborough.

SCIENCE AND MEDIA TRIP

Form 3 visited the Science and Media Museum in Bradford, learning about climate change and watched a 3d film about Antarctica.

YORKSHIRE AIR MUSEUM TRIP

Pupils in Form 4 had a wonderful time visiting the Yorkshire Air Museum. It was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to visualize and experience what they had been learning in their History lessons.

EUREKA TRIP

Form 1 and Form 5 had a fantastic trip to Eureka Science Museum. They learned all about the human body, explored digital art and had lots of fun role playing in a shop, a bank, a garage and a post office.

Form 1 watched a show from a ‘Grossologist’ who specialised in gross things! They learned about how blood moves and how our bodies make scabs and they learned all about the digestive system.

Form 5 enjoyed a Science show called “Chew to the Poo!” They learned about the process of digestion by following the amazing journey of a banana and peanut butter sandwich from the moment it is chewed to the last moment when it is pooed! A brilliant day out!

HOUSE SPORTS

WORLD BOOK DAY

PRE PREP

Pre Prep arrived wearing a fantastic array of costumes during this year's World Book Day, The staff were very impressed by the amount of time and effort parents and pupils had taken to create such fabulous outfits, making the day a memorable success!

READING WEEK

World Book Day inspired pupils in the Prep and Senior schools to visit Pre Prep to read to the younger children, excerpts from some of their favourite books.

TRIP TO WHITE ROSE BOOKSHOP

Pupils in Forms 3 and 4 visited the White Rose Books & Coffee Bar to celebrate World Book Day.

Form 4 had a visit from BBC Radio York. Live on the radio, pupils got the opportunity to say what they had dressed up as and what their favourite book was.

CHOCOLATE CAKE RACE

Congratulations to all the pupils who competed in our annual Chocolate Cake Race. Pupils had to complete 2 laps of the field and luckily for our competitors, the weather was kind so the race was more of a chocolate than a muddy affair.

Pre Prep's Chocolate Cake Race was slightly shorter at 1 ½ Laps of the field. Well done Pre-Prep! A big well done to Tudors who claimed the eponymous prize.

SUPPORTING UKRAINE

Our school community has been shocked and saddened by the dreadful situation that has unfolded in Ukraine. We believe it is important that our community offer their support and enable our pupils to help those who have found themselves in the middle of a dreadful situation.

A gazebo was set up in the car park near the Wild Wood as a drop off point for donated items. Pupils had the opportunity to help sort and load items, whichh allowed them to feel a sense of ownership over the project and to help them feel more connected with those in Ukraine. This was a real opportunity for pupils to gain a better understanding of what is important in life; taking positive action instead of feeling helpless in the face of world events, the value of democracy and being an active participant in local and global communities.

Mrs Quarmby would like say a huge thank you for the enormous amount of donations made for the Ukrainian Crisis Appeal. We were inundated and overwhelmed with the generosity of our wonderful community of pupils, parents and staff and our students have been fantastic in helping to sort, pack and organise donations.

The donations were taken to a Thirsk drop off point before leaving for the Polish/Ukraine boarder.

We believe this will be an experience that our pupils will remember for many years to come. Their contributions will have made a positive impact on many people whom they will never meet.

FLAMINGO LAND

Form 2 visited the Zoo at Flamingo Land and had a super day learning about lots of different animals. They learned how to help protect animals and they especially enjoyed playing at being African rangers; and identifying animals from different clues.

BLAST OFF!

Form 2 learnt all about Space in their Science lessons this term. One Thursday afternoon they launched water rockets across the school field. It was a good job we all got out of the way of the water and Form 2 pupils wore their wellies!

FORM 5 TRIP TO EDINBURGH

Form 5 had fantastic 2 days in Edinburgh, visiting a variety of tourist attractions. On the first day, pupils visited Edinburgh Castle and the Zoo. The next day pupils had a delicious full English breakfast and then visited Holyrood Palace before their return to school. The trip was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone!

The GCSE Drama group has had an exciting and fulfilling two years. The students began, in Eldmire, by creating and performing their own devised piece and a year later the practical element of the course culminated with a scripted performance examination. On Wednesday 16th March 2022 Thornton GCSE Drama students performed a dress rehearsal of their practical examination to an audience of parents and teachers. The first group performed an extract of 'Ten Tiny Fingers & Nine Tiny Toes' by Sue Townsend and the second group performed an extract from 'The Dumb Waiter' by Harold Pinter. Both performances went down extremely well with the audience and gave the students confidence for their final performances that took place the next morning. The students completed the course on Thursday 19th May 2022 when they sat their written paper. The students worked incredibly hard over the last two years and this was reflected in their examination results. Good luck and best wishes for the future!

GCSE DRAMA

THORNTON'S

This year we saw the welcome return to normality for D of E with Thornton setting out for their qualifying Silver expedition. All three groups left Kettlewell under the glorious blue skies of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. After making their way past landmarks such as Coniston Pie and Kilnsey Crag the groups arrived at the fictional village of Darowby (or Grassington when James Herriot is not being filmed). After lunch all of the groups headed to the picturesque village of Burnsall with its neatly mowed car park, by the river Wharfe. After following the river (and one group taking a wrong turn and walking in a loop) the groups finally made it to Appletreewick and the first camp of the weekend.

Day 2 started off a lot cooler than Day 1 due to the overnight rain. The nearby hills were wearing the low lying cloud like a hat, but the groups set off in high spirits and started making their way to the second camp of the weekend in Malham. The day involved quite a lot featureless walking over moorland, until all three groups made it to Malham Cove, home to the limestone pavement (formed by melt water and erosion from the last ice age). Once on top of the cove the groups were met by a lift in the weather which allowed them an amazing view down the valley which would make up the next day’s walking and to the campsite endpoint of day 2.

After a good night’s rest and after some attention had been paid to some feet, due to blisters, the groups set out for a flatter day walking across parkland and manicured farmland to reach the finish at Horton, on the Border with Lancashire. All three groups made their way at a brilliant pace, obviously spurred on by the thought of a comfy bed and home cooked food which would meet them at the end of their Silver expedition. Well Done Thornton!

YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE PARK

Form 3 & 4 visited the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the summer term. They learned about the diets and habits of the animals they saw as well as using the world map to discover where the animals are found, in the wild. We think there may be some budding zoo keepers in Forms 3 and 4!

WHITBY TRIP

Form 2 enjoyed an exciting trip to Whitby, this summer. The children explored Whitby Abbey and discovered a pirate grave which was complete with skull and crossbones. They enjoyed counting each of the 199 steps down to the town where they bought some delicious fish and chips. The children had great fun playing on the beach and paddling in the sea. The day was topped off with an ice- cream!

WE WILL ROCK YOU

On Thursday 28th April the cast of ‘We Will Rock You’ performed to a packed audience of parents, relatives, friends, and teachers. Over 100 people came to watch the evening performance and it was definitely a night to remember! The cast, band and crew created a production that was full of life, excitement, and oozed professionalism. Miss Vile and Mrs Reece were incredibly proud of everyone involved and they would like to say thank you, for everyone's support.

ST IVES

The Eldmire GCSE art and textiles trip this year took place this summer. The students - accompanied by Mrs Pearson and Mr Vale - enjoyed some warm weather in the beautiful town of St Ives, Cornwall.

They arrived late in the afternoon after a long journey and immediately headed off to explore the town and beaches. The sun was still shining so they whetted their appetites for what was going to be a busy few days.

On the first day after a good night’s sleep they were guided around town on a sketching tour by artist Greg Humphries. They visited Barbara Hepworth’s house, a beautiful oasis in the middle of town filled with amazing sculptures created by one of the twentieth century’s most important artists. Here the students were introduced to the theme ‘simplification to abstraction’ which was to inspire their work for the rest of the day.

The next day an early start saw them being the first arrivals at St Michael’s Mount, arriving along the causeway through the mist and drizzle was amazing. The island is steeped in history and incredibly magical, it is no wonder so many artists from JMW Turner to Ken Howard have painted it. Later on, the Tremenheere sculpture park, set in beautiful gardens overlooking the Mount demonstrated how art can work in symbiosis with the landscape. A relatively new destination, it has a great collection of works from the like of David Nash, Richard Long and Peter Randall-Page amongst others set in a beautiful wooded valley. After lunch it was back to St Ives for the final activity of the day - surfing - and the students made the most of the waves at the stunning Porthmeor beach.

Day three was spent at the Bernard Leach Potteries having a tour of the pottery studio and taking part in a ceramics workshop where the pupils created tea bowls. In the afternoon they visited the wonderful Tate gallery which houses a wonderful collection of artworks created by artists who have a connection to St Ives. The students who had been studying the work of the St Ives artists in school got to have the opportunity of seeing the work in context, as well as experiencing the wonderful light and scenery of Cornwall, which brought everything to life. All in all, a fantastic trip!

GO-KART RACE

A race like no other... The uniquely Cundall Go-Kart Race returned with participants showcasing some wonderful designs. Well done to everyone involved.

The results:

1st - Andrew S

2nd - Henry P

3rd - Hedley B, William P

BANGERS AND THRASH

ART EXHIBITION

This year saw the return of our GCSE Art exhibition. It is a wonderful celebration reflecting all of the hard work our dedicated students have put in across the years. We had a wide variety of pieces, each one unique and telling the artist’s own story.

Well done Thornton!

Bangers & Thrash played at a sold out event Voltfest at Coronation Hall in Boroughbridge on 21st Nov 2021 and 21st May 2022. In November they helped raise £1758.04 for Cancer Research UK and in May they helped raise £1380 split equally between Cancer Research UK and Jenny Ruth Workshops.

GLENCOE

Once their exams had been completed, Leckby pupils took the long journey to the Glencoe Outdoor Centre. Whilst in Glencoe pupils had the opportunity to go mountain biking and rafting on Loch Leven.

Congratulations to all of Leckby as while in Glencoe they even managed to climb Ben Nevis; a superb achievement!

PRE PREP SPORTS DAY

SPORTS DAY

What a sports day! A superb effort by all our athletes culminating with Tudors claiming the top prize. A huge thank you to everyone who came to cheer on our superstars. It was lovely to see our field filled with parents and grandparents, again!

CONTINENTAL CAFE

Form 1 enjoyed hosting their parents at their make shift Continental Café. They served hot and cold drinks and a variety of fruit and pastries; all with a smile, of course! Well done Form 1.

GRANDPARENTS LUNCH

This year saw the return of our fantastic Grandparents’ Lunch. We welcomed over 100 guests to dine in our school pavilion. It was a lovely event which tied nicely into Sports Day.

THORNTON LEAVERS DINNER

Our year 11 Leavers had a wonderful evening at Rockcliffe Hall celebrating the end of an era. The Leavers Dinner is always a poignant date in the School Calendar and it was with great sadness - yet with hope for their futures - that we bade all of our Year 11 pupils farewell and wished them good luck, in their next steps!

We love to keep in touch with all our alumni so please do share any news, no matter how small, with us.

FORM 2 PARENTS LUNCH

Form 2 welcomed their parents to the school pavilion for a fabulous lunch during the summer term. The pupils lovingly prepared the food and hosted the event themselves, which was a huge success.

3 PEAKS

Congratulations to Swale who showed incredible resilience as they conquered all 3 Yorkshire Peaks.

PLAY IN A WEEK

Form 6 performed a Play in a Week this term which reflected their creativity and superb team work.Their rendition of Jungle Book brought the pupils together with music, lyrics, make up and movement.

Thank you to Miss Anderson for helping create such a great Play in a Week!

PRE PREP SPEECH DAY & SUMMER CONCERT

Pre-Prep had a glorious Speech Day and Prize Giving ceremony towards the end of term. They also said farewell to Form 2 as they prepared for their Prep School Journey! Speech Day was then followed by a series of amazing performances in the Pre-Prep Summer Concert.

Well done to all involved for making it such a special day. You are amazing!

WOODS CRICKET FESTIVAL

Our Games department hosted a whole school cricket festival in memory of the amazing, Mr Dan Woods who is still deeply missed by our whole school community.

#BeAmazing

SUMMER BALL

It was a truly beautiful evening for the return of The Cundall Manor Summer Ball! We welcomed over 150 parents to celebrate what had been a fantastic year. The money raised is most welcome and the school is extremely appreciative of the hard work that goes in to organising such worthwhile and fun event. Thank you to everyone involved in making the Summer Ball such a success and for supporting Cundall Manor School.

BEADNELL SANDS

It was a lovely day for our annual outing to Beadnell Sands. Thank you to everyone who made it such a wonderful occasion for our pupils. We even got a mention on Radio 2!

SPEECH DAY

Speech Day is always an exiting day with which to end the academic year. This year’s Speech Day proved to be another wonderful celebration of all things Cundall. Some extremely powerful, funny and emotional speeches accompanied the well-deserved prize giving event.

We would also like to say a massive thank you to our guest speaker Mr Peter Wright who gave the school a fantastic insight of his career in the veterinary and film industry.

SPEECH DAY TROPHY WINNERS

Senior Rugby Trophy

Charlie Hutshinson

The Kirk Bowl Thaddaeus Claye

Dutton Junior Rugby Trophy Rex Briggs

Reeve Soccer Trophy Tom Hills Hyde Hockey Cup Harry Gatenby Harlow Hockey Cup Harry Sadler

Kirby Senior Hockey Cup Mollie Hill

Prep School Girls Hockey Cup Annabel Mindenhall U11 Girls Hockey Cup Liza Potter

The Willis Cup Emily Williamson The Amy Williams Cup Emilia Sample

U11 Girls Netball Cup Evie potter

Pearson Rounders Cup Florry Wharton

Wick Wicket Cup Harry Feeley

Bedford Trophy Jack potter

Ellerbeck Junior Cricket Trophy Freddie Swiers

Woods Senior Cricket Cup Maddie Hart Woods Junior Cricket Cup Poppy Bramall-Peill

Upper School Victor Ludorum

Jack Mosley

Upper School Victrix Ludorum Pippa Goodwin

Senior Victor Ludorum

Joshua Tuer

Senior Victrix Ludorum Bella Vere

Intermediate Victor Ludorum Stanley Clarke

Intermediate Victrix Ludorum Beth Abbey

Junior Victor Ludorum Harry hardy

Junior Victrix Ludorum

Florrie Cowton

Girls' All-rounder Sports Cup Josie Sample

Botham Cup Harry Hart

The Beilby Cup Henry Land

Outdoor Pursuits Award Charlie Tyldsley-Macgill

Caroline Stanley Senior Art Prize Sebastian Claye

Caroline Stanley Prep School Art Prize Eliza Newton

The Music Trophy Henry Porter

The Napier Drama Trophy Lucy Strong

Chorister Cup Lily Sadler Hookway Achievement Cup Josie Sample

Kayll Endevour Cup Harriet Hymas

Sowerby Effort Cup James Booth

The Barwick-Ward Try Cup Freddie Feeley

Boarding Prize Archie Greenwood-Jowett

The Headmistress's Award William Abbey

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