Cranmore Chronicle 7 July 2017 Editor: Mrs R Spooner
In This Issue... • The Headmaster
• Young Musician Grand Final
• 50th Anniversary Mufti - 8th September
• Henley Regatta
• Junior Department Celebration • House News
• Senior Production ‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’
• Golden Awards - Junior Department
• Parents and Pupils Golf Tournament
• Marvellous Merits - Junior Department
• Cranmore School Shop
• Supermerits - Senior Department
• Cranmore School App
• Official Opening of New Facility
• Summer Reading Challenge
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Dear Parents I was delighted that there was such good weather last Saturday for Crancamp. The sea of tents in the Henderson Fields was a remarkable transformation from the cricket which had been played there earlier in the day. This has been a marvellous week to close the academic year. We enjoyed the final of the Young Musician Competition on Monday, the Senior Drama Production on Tuesday, the Ski Club Presentation on Wednesday and last night we had the double-header of cricket and rounders. Other events such as the golf tournament for parents and pupils have been squeezed in too. We can look back on another successful year at Cranmore. There have been stunning results for Scholarship and CE exams, outstanding performances in the various sports as well as great things in music too – I was immensely proud to watch our pupils on stage in Tosca. We say farewell to a number of pupils today and several colleagues too. They have all been part of the Cranmore story. In particular, I know that many of you are sad to see Miss Kieran retire today. She has been a great servant to Cranmore and has been of enormous support to me personally. I wish her, and all who leave us today, every happiness and success in the future. I wish you and your family a most enjoyable summer holiday.
Michael Connolly
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Planning Ahead! Dear Parents, Next Year, Cranmore will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary. We will be having a number of themed events during the course of the year involving our whole school community, both present and past. Staff across the school have been busy planning and discussing how their individual departments can contribute and every child will be involved. To start the year, we intend to have a 50th Anniversary mufti day on Friday 8th September when every child in the Junior and Senior Department is invited to come into school dressed in something yellow, orange or gold. As the new term tends to be frantic, I am writing to give you plenty of advance notice as I hope all of the children will have something of the appropriate colour to wear on the first Friday of the new school year! Wishing you all a great summer and thanking you in advance for your support. Kind regards Susan Walker Deputy Head
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Dear Parents I cannot quite believe that this is my last message to the Chronicle! I have been bestowed with beautiful cards, messages and presents, you are all so very kind. I have had many wonderful surprises from your children. I was Flash Mobbed in assembly. I was also guest of honour at a magnificent Junior Tea Party and finally today, I was treated to a very special assembly that will live in my memory forever. These were carefully orchestrated, without my knowledge, so I am indebted to all the Junior Staff and to Emily Jefford who I know masterminded the secrets! I have so enjoyed my role as Head of the Junior Department. It has been made easier because of your ongoing support and understanding. Of course, for me, the best part of my job is having the privilege of caring for your beautiful children. I shall really miss Cranmore so much, particularly the warmth that this community gives so abundantly. I look forward to being invited back to visit and to see how your children have changed. I wish you all a very happy and safe holiday. Kindest regards Margaret Kieran
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House News
Highest Merit Total in the Junior Department last week: Radford
Highest Merit Total in the Senior Department last week: Bowen
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Junior Department Golden Awards Week ending 30th June 2017
Name Emily Tramontano
Class LJ
Oscar Tramontano Alex Owens
For being such a cheerful, fun and kind friend. Well done, Oscar! LC
LL
MC
Rowan Groenewald Sean Kantor
For always being happy and cheerful in our class. Thank you, Thomas! For working hard and being a kind friend. Thank you, Annabella!
Annabella Organ Rocco Hughes
For wonderful singing and enthusiasm in our class assembly. You were a star, Alex! For wonderful singing and enthusiasm in our class assembly. You were a star, Anna!
Anna Robinson Thomas Young
Reason for award For always working so hard and for wonderful listening in class. Well done, Emily!
For being enthusiastic, hardworking and kind. Well done, Rocco. For being helpful, cheerful and thoughtful. Good boy, Rowan.
MG
For showing great team spirit and sportsmanship at our swimming gala!
Hattie Hodson
For playing brilliantly in our MUGA opening, showing great team spirit!
Sofie Sherazee
For outstanding swimming in our Middle Prep gala!
George Purvis
MH
Isabella Sunderland Jimmy Downing
For progress in reading and independent writing. Well done, Isabella! US
Pascale Weidner George Childs
UW
1G
Jerome Barnes
For showing an extremely positive attitude towards his learning and being able to answer some tricky time related questions. For applying his excellent comprehension skills in his writing.
1R
Ben Mc Kay Matthew Mullen
For his constant enthusiasm, boundless energy and willingness to do the right thing. For his impressive story writing recently. Well done, Ben!
Luke Wellby Josh Seeback
For improved news writing. For trying so hard during our ‘big write’ sessions.
Ben Clark Toby Smith
For always having an excellent attitude towards his work.
For always making sure his handwriting is neat and tidy. For always being so polite and well-mannered! Well done, Ben!
1S
For always behaving in a polite, respectful manner and producing excellent work. For a cheerful, positive attitude to work and play.
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Junior Department Marvellous Merits Week ending 30th June 2017
LJ LC LL MC MG MH US UW 1G 1R 1S
Jack Denyer Herbie Critchlow Charlie Martin Oliver Coleman Harry Ivings William Spencer Austin Hodgett Alex Bowen Geronimo Devitt Alexander Hayward Vince Cook Jack Dorricott
Hermione Birks David Yang Josh Taylor Zach Grimshaw Jackson Bigmore Gabriel Curham Jake Mills-Hicks Freddie Firth Omar Sherif Thomas Spencer Louis Wilkinson Henry Young
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Senior Department Supermerits
Alexander, Freddie Armitage, Samuel Bowles, Archie Broadbelt, Oliver Brookes, Joshua Brown, Joshua Brown, Joshua Burton, James Burton, James Christiansen, George
Tylor 2DS Maths Borelli 2T Language Bowen 3H Chaplaincy Borelli 4P English Borelli 6H Library Borelli 5MF Science Borelli 5MF Reading Tylor 4P English Tylor 4P Brass final. Radford 3F Geography
Crehan Mills, Jacob Dicker, James Dow, William Dowson, Thomas Gill, Cameron Harris, George Howes, Joseph Inglis, James Kennedy, Joseph Kennedy, Oliver Langton, James Lever, Edward McLean, Thomas Mills-Hicks, Luke Newbold, Ethan Paulson, Georgie Steer, Harvey Thompson, George Troman, George Trowbridge, James Williams, Henry
Morton Bowen Radford Bowen Tylor Tylor Borelli Morton Bowen Bowen Morton Stokes Tylor Stokes Tylor Tylor Bowen Tylor Stokes Bowen Bowen
4C 4C 2DS 3F 3J 2DS 4S 4S 4S 2DS 3F 3J 4C 2JH 4S 3J 2DS 4P 4S 3C 4S
Science Music competition Maths Art DT DT English x 2 English English & DT Maths & DT RE Maths Music competition Science English Chaplaincy Maths, DT & Sport English English DT English
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Official Opening of New Facility Last Thursday saw the grand opening of the new MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) at Cranmore. We welcomed Beccy Lewis, Surrey Storm development coach, who delivered netball sessions to the children alongside the PE department. The afternoon was rounded up with a friendly staff and parent netball match and refreshments. There was great excitement throughout the afternoon and lots of fun was had by all. We are very much looking forward to the use of this fantastic facility in the future. Miss Wilkinson Head of Girls’ Sport
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Staff and Parents enjoyed a friendly netball match and were cheered on by some enthusiastic supporters!
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Young Musician Grand Final We were all stunned by the amazing standard of this year’s Young Musician Final. Congratulations to all the section winners for performing so brilliantly. T McLean (Trumpet) J Harrison (Violin) C Barnes (Saxophone) J Dicker (Piano) WINNER C Barklam (Voice) Mr Harris Director of Music
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A Right Royal Regatta! The rowing year always ends on a high for our rowing squad and their parents with our annual trip to Henley Royal Regatta, and this year was no exception. Fortunately, the forecast rain held off and the mild temperatures made our riverside picnic on Remenham Meadows a really memorable one. During the day we were able to watch past Cranmore oarsmen Alex Seel, William Tyrrell and Calum Gathercole racing for their schools and universities. The real highlight was to have the opportunity to tour the Stewards’ Enclosure and see the magnificent trophies, many of which were over 150 years old, as well as learn about the history of what is the most famous regatta in the world. The royal barge, Gloriana, was also moored by the enclosures this year and we were privileged to go aboard her – definitely built for show not speed! Mr Martin
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Senior Production ‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’
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Senior Production ‘Ernie’s Incredible Illucinations’
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Parents’ and Pupils’ Golf Tournament The parents’ and pupils’ annual Golf event took place on the Henderson Fields on Monday 3rd July. A great turnout from parents and even better weather ensured a terrific evening was had by all. 45 attended the event, which also coincided with some coaching for beginners by Phil Robson (The Drift Golf Club), for boys and girls from Cranmore. Thanks for all who came to support the event, see you again next year! Mr O’Brien Director of Sport
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Cranmore School Shop The School Shop will close at 9.30am on Thursday 6th July for the Summer holiday. It will open again before the start of the new school year on Monday 4th September from 9.30am to 4.30pm. The shop will be busy on this day and appointments are not available – please just drop in. For parents wishing to purchase top-up uniform or sports kit and preferring to miss the last minute rush, we are happy to offer short ‘top up’ appointments during the summer holidays. To schedule a short appointment please call our office on 020 8687 1502 at your earliest convenience. The shop will re-open on Tuesday 5th September at the usual time of 8am to 9.30am. We will then open as follows: Tuesday 5th September: 8am to 9.30am Wednesday 6th September: 8am to 9.30am Thursday 7th September: 8am to 9.30am and again from 3pm to 4.45pm Normal term time opening hours will resume Monday 11th September. Thank you and have a lovely summer! School Shop Office 020 8687 1502 spsschoolshops@yahoo.com
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Cranmore School App We have an app linked to our website, easily downloaded on both Android and Apple. This gives a short version of the website which includes links to the sports portal, parent section, news and calendar.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.SchoolWebsite.CranmoreSchool https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cranmore-school/id1201211232?mt=8
Summer Reading Challenge - Back to the Future!
We are running a new Summer Reading Challenge this year for pupils in Forms One to Five. Certificates, merits and prizes to be won! Your child should have brought home a leaflet but details are also on the VLE. Mrs Trumble