Minnie gets the call for England U16
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 represents Investec National League North Division 1 side Ben Rhydding Hockey Club, has secured a place in the U16 Girls England National Age Group squad. Assistant Head at Cundall Manor School, Louise Bessey, said: “I am so pleased that all Minnie‘s hard work and dedication has finally been rewarded with an England place.” Adding: “She thoroughly deserves this success and I am excited to see what the future holds for her on the hockey pitch.” Minnie, who was part of the ISA National Championship winning team, is currently the school’s U15 Hockey captain. She will also represent her school in the U16 North of England finals later this month. As part of the programme, Minnie will attend a number of training camps including international matches throughout the 2019/20 season having previously impressed as part of the Pennine Pumas squad at England Hockey’s Futures Cup in August this year. To find out more about the opportunities available to play hockey in your area, please visit the England Hockey website at: http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/
Florrie Making a Difference this Christmas
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 to give her Christmas presents as normal but wants them to label them boy or girl so that she can take them (unopened) to be given to other boys and girls who are not as fortunate as she is. A fantastic example to us all. Well done Florrie.
Cash for Kids Launch
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 the fantastic effort made by our generous community last Christmas. Each form will be allocated a box to decorate and fill with donations of toys (new, unwrapped, any age group, any size and value) and a prize will be given to the form who delivers the best box. Bobbie Chapman said: “Every year we receive an astonishing amount of applications for gifts and this year we are hoping to help 48,000 local children across the North East.” “The support we receive every year is overwhelming and we couldn’t complete our mission without schools like Cundall Manor helping. For the last three years, the students and teachers have supported Cash for Kids by generously donating gifts. These gifts will go to local children and young adults who aren’t as fortunate. Not only does this make the children we help believe in the magic of Christmas, it also lets them know that someone cares.” Adding: “Thank you for supporting Cash for Kids Mission Christmas again, we couldn’t do it without you.”