10th MAY 2021
Message from the Headmaster Dear Parents, Pupils in Year 5 made the most of the sunshine this week by taking the opportunity to adapt two famous pieces of literature and rehearse outdoors during their drama lessons. Year 2 were working diligently rehearsing and perfecting their assemblies and they very much look forward to sharing their performances with parents through the VLE. Pupils were excited to demonstrate their artistic creativity as they took part in the Flip Art competition throughout the week. A selection of the most recent entries shows the interest from different year groups across the school as they continued to embrace the latest Samsung technology. Year 1 were inspired by the artist Henri Rousseau and proudly produced imaginative creations to put on display in their classrooms.
Congratulations to the U11 cricket team who won their Surrey Cup match. It was a nervous finish to the match but with a renewed focus on the accuracy of bowling and some courageous fielding, they progressed through to the next round of the competition. Year 3 and Year 4 pupils were equally determined to fine-tune their athletic skills in track and field events while the U9, U10 and U13 tennis teams hosted local schools at Cranmore with great success. During assembly, we highlighted to pupils the importance of appreciating their talents and importantly, the talents of others in our community. We recognise that we can reap greater rewards as a school if we open minds and hearts to collaborating to achieve our common goals. Have a lovely weekend. Mr Everitt
FLIP ART– The Digital Art Competition! -in association with Samsung and The Digital Line Technology, Programming and Engineering are very important at Cranmore and pupils learn an exceptional array of skills from robotics, 3D printing, programming and web design to visiting new worlds and creating resources in virtual reality. Cranmore is also planning a major new STEM building as part of this drive for 21st Century learning. Pupils and staff are all excited to be working with The Digital Line in collaboration with Samsung on the ‘Flip Art’ competition and find many synergies, especially with regards to pushing the boundaries of what technology is capable of and how it can positively impact education. This page shows the gallery of Cranmore’s artwork, submitted in the competition! See more on the link: https://www.thedigitalline.co.uk/cranmore-school-leatherhead/
Mr Hinds, Director of Digital Strategy and Innovation Entries as follows: above right, by Cameron; below, left to right, by Billy, Joe and Michael DNA strands, Josh W and Logan. Lower row, left to right, by Monty, Vinny, Igor and Jack M. We are delighted by the variety of work and the enthusiasm of the pupils. Mrs Sanders, Art Teacher
Year 5 Drama skills Here are some photos of Year 5 drama lessons this week. They are rehearsing a play that merges together two very well-known pieces of literature, Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. It follows Harry Ring’s and Mojo’s quests to return the Goblet of Youth to the Rock of Ages and be granted ultimate power and everlasting youth. We seized the opportunity of the beautiful weather to rehearse outside.
Mrs Hanson, Head of Drama
Webinars for parents! -on Year 7 study skills, motivation and exam preparation
11th May | Memory Skills 25th May | Time Management 15th June | Motivation 6th July | Technology
Following the recent success of the Elevate study skills session with our Year 7 pupils, we are excited to share Elevate Education’s Parent Webinar Series for the summer. Elevate works with our pupils, delivering high impact workshops on study skills, motivation and exam preparation. This series, aimed at parents of senior pupils, is designed to help you support your children at home through reinforcing the skills they learn at school. The schedule for the rest of this term is shown above.
The webinars run live online from 6pm – 7pm where the presenter shares Elevate’s key research and skills, and will conduct a live Q&A so that questions can be asked directly. 01865 987 732
✉️ ukcoaching@elevateeducation.com https://get.elevatecoaching.info/uk/register www.facebook.com/ElevateParentsUK/
Mr Pulford, Deputy Head, (Academic)
Preview of Year 2 Assemblies! Here is a preview of Year 2’s Assemblies. The children have worked hard to learn their lines and perform a song. We are looking forward to filming them this week and then they will be released onto the VLE. Miss Freeman and Mrs Carpenter, Year 2 Teachers
Year 1 art - inspired by Henri Rousseau
Year 1 pupils have worked hard producing art inspired by Henri Rousseau. Their imaginative paintings include leaf designs, rainforest houses and tigers in a storm. Mrs Hastings, Year 1 Teacher
Reception demonstrate their computer skills
Reception are really happy to be using the computer suite this year. It was very exciting to go and explore new parts of the school! We named the different parts of the computer and practised using a mouse to control the screen. We enjoyed making different aliens using the drag and drop skill with the mouse. We are also learning how to use the paint program and to write a few words using the keyboard. Mrs Hobdell and Mrs Stefano, Reception Teachers
Cranmore Nursery study minibeasts and enjoy camp fire In Nursery this week, the children have been continuing to enjoy the topic on minibeasts. They went on a lovely walk using magnifying glasses and tally charts to record which minibeasts they found. They enjoyed a fire at Forest School, where they toasted crumpets and nettle crisps. They made bubble wands from wood. In Pre-Nursery they had a lovely walk over the bridge and had fun rolling down the hill! Ms Luke, Head of Nursery
Sporting Success! Cranmore through to next round of the Surrey Cup! U13s and U11s cricket matches- and Year 6 use bowling machines
U13s cricket vs Aldro and U11s cricket vs St Andrew’s. Year 6 practise with the bowling machines. The U11 team’s win ensures that Cranmore is through to the next round of the Surrey Cup! Mr Down, Head of Cricket
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Tennis fixtures , athletics, cricket skills and first golf match of the year
Cranmore tennis courts were busy this week with plenty of tennis matches– including U9s tennis vs Lanesborough, U9s tennis vs Shrewsbury House, U10s tennis vs Shrewsbury House and U13s tennis vs Shrewsbury House.
Year 3 and 4 Games and PE– athletics and cricket skills
PE this week included athletics, cricket skills and also the first golf match of the year.
Cranmore Sport- many tennis fixtures and first golf match of the year! May half term football coaching and Year 3 cricket
Year 3 children had their first cricket fixture against Cranleigh Prep this week. They performed well and made us proud.
Mrs de Almeida, Year 3 Teacher
A Message from our Chaplain A reading from the Gospel of Matthew Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw Him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in Heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” The Gospel of the Lord
Praise to You Lord Jesus Christ
The Ascension and the great commission In the reading this week we hear how Jesus ascended to heaven and gave the great commission. He told the disciples that they must go out, be brave, enter the world and take His Love to others. We are reminded that we are all called to be missionaries- or light carriers.
We can carry God's light to others by doing small acts of kindness. Each one of us has a role to play in God's Kingdom. Let us go out, share the talents we have and know that God's love Is with us.
The Wednesday Word can be found here:
https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/
Are you interested in Faith? Do you need an uplift in these times? Why not take part in our Parents’ Alpha Course run by and for Parents of Cranmore and St Teresa's. Follow the link to find out more: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:6f90e6d4-c935-41b5-9007-9650d6f53aa9
Mr Jakubowski, School Chaplain
Menu Cranmore Monday
Main
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Pasta Bolognese
Locally sourced pork sausage rolls
Chicken tikka masala with naan bread
Beef bourguignonne with crusty bread
Traditional battered fish, cod fish fingers & fishcakes
Chef’s salad
Chef’s salad
Chef’s salad
Chef’s salad
Chef’s salad
Macaroni cheese
Fresh vegetable & quorn pie
Fresh vegetable & spinach Balti & naan bread
Lentil & vegetable bake
No meat bacon carbonara
Sides
Jacket wedges Carrots
Green beans & carrots
Vegetable rice Broccoli
Mixed vegetables
Fries Peas
Additional
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Dessert
Ginger cake slice
Chocolate brownie
Marble cake slice
Rocky road
Fresh fruit salad
Chef’s Trolley
Vegetarian
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher