In recent assemblies, we all took time to recognise Her Majesty The Queen’s incredible accomplishments throughout her 70 year reign We shared a letter which Cranmore received in August from Balmoral in reply to letters and cards sent by our pupils in honour of her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year and also highlighted the beginning of a new era with the start of the reign of King Charles III. As a community, we will all have an opportunity to reflect further on Monday during the Queen’s funeral and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Royal Family at this time.
Mr Everitt
Our incredible array of extra curricular clubs and activities began this week, as did our musical orchestras and ensembles. Our sporting fixtures got under way as we hosted six independent schools for regular fixtures and on Friday, another six local state primary schools were invited to a tournament at Cranmore. This weekend our pupils will again be involved in numerous football fixtures and tournaments and I would like to wish our Ski Team the very best of luck at the ESSKIA qualifiers at Aldershot on Saturday.
Year 3 had a wonderful team building day at Bentley Copse Activity Centre and later on Wednesday evening, there was a terrific buzz at school as we warmly welcomed our Year 1, 2 and 3 parents to Cranmore for their Headmaster’s Reception Evening where I was delighted to share the progress on our new and exciting Science and Technology Centre, Ms Gallop outlined the year ahead and it was a valuable opportunity for parents to meet and speak with form teachers.
12 SEPTEMBER 2022
Message from the Headmaster
It has been an energetic and action packed start to the term so I wish pupils and families a restful weekend.
At the beginning of the week, the informative E Safety workshops at school were well received by the pupils and that evening, parents had an opportunity to join in an online session that highlighted recent trends and points of interest to be aware of at respective age levels.
We honour and salute her With all our heart.
As still as a marble statue
Despite the silence
Strong and steady she stood
Loyal and steadfast.
All the pressure on her And her country
Mourning and Celebrating the Life of Her Majesty the Queen
For 75 years she served.
In our assemblies this week, we have recognised the passing of the much loved and admired Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We celebrated her many achievements throughout her 70 year reign and shared a letter which Cranmore received in August from Balmoral in reply to letters and cards sent by our pupils in honour of her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year.
A Poem for the Queen
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this time.
By Tommy D
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A sonorous boom
Exploded and she splintered Into a thousand different Emotions. That OlderAgo.Seemsmomentalifetimethananoak tree
Some of our pupils in the Lower and Upper Prep wrote letters and created cards addressed to Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee earlier this year. Upon their return to school last week, they were thrilled to discover that her Lady in Waiting had sent them this letter of thanks in August.
Mourning and Celebrating the Life of Her Majesty the Queen
Year 3 Trip to Bentley Copse Outdoor Activity Centre
Year 3 had a fantastic day at Bentley Copse Outdoor Activity Centre on Wednesday. The boys participated in team building, archery and laser tag, and took turns on the zip line. We had a great day overcoming fears, tackling new challenges and working with friends.
Miss Freeman and Mrs Sinclair
The Nursery and Pre Nursery children have settled in well and enjoyed participating in many activities. The Nursery had their first visit to Forest School, where they went on a hunt for woodland animals and sat around the fire pit enjoying hot chocolate! Our topic is ‘All About Me,’ and in the Music session Mrs Thornton taught them a new song with accompanying actions. The children have also been focusing on their number recognition, shapes and the letter sound of the week ‘S’. The Pre Nursery children have been looking at our new King, and decorated some beautiful crowns. They also enjoyed their time in the gym, practising their ball skills!
Nursery News
Year 2 pupils launch their Castles topic
To launch our Castles topic, Year 2 pupils have created their own motte and bailey castles in groups, using all the natural resources around them outside. They labelled the main features and added their own features as well.
Ms Luke, Head of Nursery
Mrs Carpenter, Mrs Stefano and Mrs James
Library Notice
Miss Hurl
Please would all pupils who completed the Summer Reading Challenge return their sheets to Mrs Watkinson in the Senior Library as soon as possible. Prizes and certificates for completing this challenge will be awarded during the week commencing 26th September.
Reception had another exciting Forest School session this week. First they sat round the firepit, talking about Forest School safety. The children listened brilliantly. Then they went off to explore and found many woodland animals, built an amazing den and played on the slack line and the hammock. It was so much fun! The best bit was the yummy hot chocolate. We cannot wait for our session next week!
An exciting Forest School session for Reception
Mrs Hanson,
H Distinction
Angus Piano Distinction Max C Piano Merit Elliot W Piano Merit Adam D P Piano Pass Daniel D P Piano Merit
Head of Drama
Music News
If your child is interested in starting lessons on the French horn, a different orchestral instrument or singing, please do contact me.
Theory—Grade 1 Theory—Grade 2 Practical Grade 1 Practical Grade 3 Drama News Congratulations to the following pupils who have passed their LAMDA examinations: Otis W Grade 3 Speaking Verse and Prose with Merit Rory T Grade 3 Speaking Verse and Prose with Merit Alex G Grade 4 Speaking Verse and Prose with Distinction
T Merit Anthony N Merit
G Distinction Oscar S Distinction
Jasper
Alex O Pass
Mr Harris, Director of Music
Theo
Henry
I am thrilled to welcome Mr Tim Caister, our specialist French horn teacher, to the Cranmore Music Department. Mr Caister, formally Director of Music at St Teresa’s, now retired, brings the total number of specialist music teachers in this department to sixteen.
Year 6 Games
Sports Roundup
Year 4 After school Training
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
Year 5 Games
This week, as well as the curriculum sport taking place, after school training, Swim Squads, Ski Squad and Scholarship and Performance have commenced. Our football fixtures have been played against Downsend, Feltonfleet, Surbiton Prep and Milbourne Lodge. There is a Primary Schools tournament taking place today on The Henderson and our U10s have a block fixture against Shrewsbury House and Cranleigh tomorrow. Also on Saturday, Cranmore are featuring in the U11s Surbiton tournament, U13s Parkside Tournament and the ESSKIA skiing qualifiers.
For the happy repose of HM The Queen
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
Thought for the week:
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Luke 2:29
Queen Elizabeth II You give leave to your servant to go in peace, according to your promise.
Let us Pray: Our Father Hail Mary 1 minute of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
How do you remember those you have lost?
Almighty God, You are the author and sustainer of all human life; grant that your servant, Elizabeth our Queen, to whom you granted a long and happy reign as Monarch of these lands may be forgiven her sins and rewarded with that eternal life promised to all those born again in the water of baptism and power of your Spirit. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit God, forever and ever. Amen.
The Archbishop of Cardiff and Bishop of Menevia, Mark O’Toole, has issued a statement from Rome, where he had been addressing priests and catechists in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall. He has asked all Catholics to pray for the Queen, “that she may hear those words from her King and Lord, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant enter into the rest of your Master’”.
REFLECTION
After School Ski Simulator Club
Soup Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day
Menu
Vegetable & burritosbean penneWholemealpasta in a cherryroastedtomato sauce
Jacket potato & beans Jacket potato & beans Jacket potato & beansbaked
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Battered cod fillet or jumbo fish fingers
anMediterrane-RoastedPastavegetables
Mashed poRoastedBroccolitato carrots BakedPeasChips beans & beans & custard saucebutterscotchpuddingtoffeeand spongevanillatopped
Sides
Chef’s carvery Honey roast gammon Chicken sweetcorn& pie
Fruity Friday
Items in Italic Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Additional Salad bar Salad bar Jacket potato
Sticky
Iced
Jacket potato & beans
Vegetarian bologneseminceQuorn
Roast potaGreencheese&Cauliflowertoesbroccolibeans
Main Bank holiday Monday Spaghetti bolognese
Salad bar Dessert Apple pie
Chick pea & wholemealragoutvegetablewith rice