6 JUNE 2022 Message from the Headmaster
The first week back after half-term has been filled with exciting activities both at Cranmore and off site. Pupils in Years 3 to 8 have participated enthusiastically in the inter-house swimming galas throughout the week. Year 6 travelled to Arundel Castle to learn about the fascinating structure, furniture, tapestries and rare collection of paintings by renowned artists. Our Reception children enjoyed hands-on science activities during their visit to the Lookout Discovery Centre. Year 3 pupils were joined by Governors and staff as they attended a special First Holy Communion Mass with Father Stephen. They had an opportunity to pause and consider that in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, Jesus gives us the outstanding manifestation of His love for everyone. Our guest speaker this week was Professor Brendan Madden who was the first clinical Professor of Cardiothoracic Medicine in the UK. He kindly gave up his time to speak to our Senior School pupils about the importance of being able to identify different heart rhythms in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. He gave a fascinating insight into his training and clinical experience, and highlighted the possible pathways for those who are interested in a career in medicine.
We are very proud of and excited by how our school is expanding. Yesterday, I wrote to all parents to share information about our growth and staffing news for the next academic year. In the evening, Year 5 parents were welcomed to school to hear about what their children can expect when they are able to join the Senior School in 2023. Mr Everitt
Defibrillation and Heart Health with Professor Madden
On Thursday 9 January, we had the privilege of welcoming Professor Madden to speak to our Senior pupils. He is professor of cardiothoracic medicine at St. George’s Hospital, London with clinical sessions in cardiothoracic intensive care, cardiothoracic medicine, pulmonary hypertension, right heart catheterisation, endomyocardial biopsy and complex large airway intervention. He is also a tutor and examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and lectures internationally.
Professor Madden graduated from University College Dublin and undertook postgraduate training, leading to his certificate of general postgraduate medical education. He has performed over 25,000 invasive procedures and maintains postgraduate links with Harvard and Cambridge Universities.
Professor Madden was keen to equip pupils with the vital knowledge of how and when to use a defibrillation device. He was impressed that Cranmore has three such devices placed strategically around the school site. Pupils learned about three different heart rhythms – many were surprised to learn that a shock should not be administered in ‘flatline’ scenarios. The defibrillator does not seek to restart the heart, but rather, the aim to remove the disordered rhythms to allow the heart’s natural pacemaker to work again. Pupils heard about recent sporting examples (Fabrice Muamba and Christian Eriksen) where lives have been saved by swift action.
Pupils also had the opportunity to ask questions – and they came in abundance! There were questions on medical ethics as well as career paths, all of which were answered Nursery News thoughtfully, providing pupils with a clear understanding of the necessary skills and qualifications required.
We are very grateful to Professor Madden for his time and wise input.
Mr Pulford, Deputy Head, Academic
School Council Jubilee Cake Sales On Friday 27th May, the whole school enjoyed Jubilee-themed cake sales. A big thank you to the School Council reps who provided delicious cakes. We are delighted to announce that £360 was raised between the two sales for our chosen charities: The Princes Trust and St Kizito.
Nursery News
Year 2 Trip to the Rural Life Centre Year 2 absolutely loved visiting the Rural Life Centre as their 'fabulous finisher' to their World War Two topic. They stepped back in time and learnt what life was like as an evacuee child at school and experienced what it was like to be in an air raid. We learnt all about how people had to 'make do and mend' during the war. There was a volunteer who told us his story as a child in World War Two living in Folkstone. Finally, we were able to go in an Anderson and Morrison shelter and to see a real bomb used in the war and a gas mask used for babies! We even used a stirrup pump to blow out fires. It was a wonderful day of learning and hands-on experiences. Mrs Carpenter and Mrs Stefano
Music News Congratulations to this young flautist, George T (6SJ), who played 'Dance of the Mirlitons' from The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky brilliantly during assembly.
Congratulation to these fine young pianists, Alexander D (5WL) and Lucas O (4CC) who sailed through the Grade 1 piano exam. Grade 2 next boys!
Year 3 attend a special Mass Today the whole of Year 3 attended a Mass to celebrate the fact that Aiden will very soon be taking his First Holy Communion at St. Joseph’s church in Guildford parish.
Father Stephen reminded us that we eat food for energy, to help us grow and to nourish us. He then compared it to the Holy Eucharist. He told us that we share in Jesus’ body and blood to nourish us spiritually and to help us grow in Christ. Mrs Sinclair
Art Year 4 have been learning about the artist Zoe Bradley who creates large-scale installations of hanging flowers in paper form. They have been learning origami and paper engineering techniques to begin to create their own structures using bright colours. They will certainly look amazing when they are proudly suspended in the Art corridors. Mrs Sanders
Nursery News The children really enjoyed learning how to use a saw at Forest School. They made a ‘cookie’ and decorated it. They also went on a search for the Bush Caterpillars and played in the mud kitchen. Ms Luke, Head of Nursery
Sports Roundup We have had an amazing week with our Year Group House Galas taking place in Years 3 to 8. It was fantastic to see all pupils participating and some very close finishes between Houses.
Cricket matches have been played either side of the half-term against St George's, Rokeby, St Thomas's Clapham, Homefield and Cranleigh. All four U11 cricket teams won against an impressive Rokeby, with the A team also playing this afternoon in the next round of the Surrey Cup against RGS Prep.
Many more tennis matches have taken place against Danes Hill, Parkside and Rokeby. Our golf squad secured a good win against Cranleigh at The Drift on Monday. This week's Scholarship and Performance session included cricket, tennis and rugby skills.
Tomorrow is Super Saturday, with the swimming IAPS Finals at the London Aquatic Centre, the Donhead Athletics Meet and Senior cricket matches against Whitgift taking place. We wish all pupils taking part the best of luck. Cranmore Canter - Sunday 19th June
Activate Camps: We are delighted that Activate Camps are running camps at Cranmore throughout 2022:
https://www.activatecamps.co.uk/venues/cranmore-school/ Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
Cranmore Canter
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
First Holy Communion
Thought for the week: What feeds your soul? We pray together... Lord Jesus, we come to your sacred table to nourish ourselves, not with bread but with Yourself, true Bread of eternal life. Help us to recognise and celebrate your presence everyday in our lives. Walk with us on our journey of faith. REFLECTION As, this week, Year 3 came together for a celebration to mark making one’s First Holy Communion, we pause to consider that in the Sacrament of the Eucharist, Jesus gives us the outstanding manifestation of his limitless love for us: food for our souls.
Let us Pray:
Our Father Hail Mary 1 minute silence
“Making your First Communion shows that you want to be closer to Jesus every day, to grow in friendship with him and to lead other people to share in the joy He wants us to feel.” Pope Francis
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Notices
Did you know that Cranmore has an indoor ski simulator? The same simulator the US ski team uses to train on? The same one the Cranmore ski team trained on before they went on to sweep the board in the IAPS Ski Championships this year? We can train non-skiers, young, old and race skiers. It is ideal to learn to carve and for ski fitness. Head here to make a booking: https://www.infini.ski/make-a-booking Currently we are open on Saturday 18th June. Use code CRANMORE for the school discount. Please note that we are now situated behind the Music block, to the left of the Astro pitch.
Notices
Notices The St Teresa’s parents committee (FOST) would love to extend an invitation to Cranmore parents to our Summer Ball - taking place on 25th June at Denbies Wine Estate.
The event this year is themed around Bob Marley’s ‘Let’s get together and feel alright’ and is set to be a fun-packed night. There will be a drinks reception, sit-down dinner, auction and dancing - with live music to get us all in the mood to party!
This will be a fantastic community event and we would love to include Cranmore parents as part of our Effingham Trust family.
To book tickets please click here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofstteresas1
Menu
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Soup
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Main
Locally sourced pork sausages & onion gravy
Mild beef chilli con carne served with hand cut nachos & dips
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Vegetarian Spaghetti Neapolitan with freshly baked focaccia
Sides
Roasted pork leg with Roasted pork leg with apple sauce apple sauce
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Roasted pork leg with apple sauce
Jacket potato & beans
Leek, potato & Spiced quorn mince Freshly baked cheese mature cheddar bake with wholemeal rice & tomato pizza
Mac ‘n’ cheese with Italian style salad
Roast potatoes/ mixed vegetables
Jacket wedges/ sweetcorn
Chips/peas/baked beans
Mashed potato
Vegetable rice
Broccoli / sweetcorn
Roasted carrots / Mediterranean vegetables
Additional
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Dessert
Chocolate cake slice
Banoffee pie
Shortbread biscuit
Apple pie & custard
Strawberry smoothie bar
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher