21st SEPTEMBER 2020
Message from the Headmaster This week, our pupils have been extremely busy. Our Nursery pupils at Forest School made flags using the resources from the natural environment and Year 2 creatively built wonderful 3D castle models. On Monday, in the glorious sunshine, the Year 4 pupils were actively involved in team-building activities, while our Year 7 and 8 rowers were once again back on the water at Walton Rowing Club. In the classroom, we are celebrating European Day of Languages which will include a virtual assembly. We are delighted to offer French, Spanish and Latin lessons here at Cranmore. As the weather begins to change and we make minor alterations to the provision at drop-off and pick-up, please continue to be vigilant and mindful when using the car park. Please only use the footpath and avoid crossing the road between cars. If you need to walk your child to an area on-site, I kindly ask that you park in a space in the half of the car park nearest the exit gate rather than parking in the drop-off zones. Our grounds staff are there to guide you if you need any assistance and to ensure that everyone remains safe at the beginning and end of the day. I appreciate all the help and assistance everyone has given over the initial few weeks of term; the Cranmore community has done extremely well in supporting each other.
Mr Everitt
Nursery’s adventures in nature Our youngest pupils have been busy creating flags and pictures using materials inspired by or found in our fabulous natural environment. They have been investigating the properties of wood in their Science sessions.
Year 2 make beautiful 3D castles Year 2 are working hard on their teamwork as they build 3D castles for their Castles topic. Castles are part of our history as well as our Art and DT curriculum. Year 2 will go on to paint their castles, so look out for the next update!
Year 4 team-building afternoon Our Year 4 pupils were blessed by glorious sunshine on Monday afternoon for their team-building session. They learnt to use their bodies to make the word TEAM and then worked as a year group to produce rhythms with their voices and body movements, led by the engaging Mr Harris.
Languages at Cranmore Our pupils have the opportunity to learn both modern and ancient languages at Cranmore. French is taught from Reception upwards, Spanish from Year 6 and Latin from Year 7. On Monday, we will be celebrating the European Day of Languages with a virtual Assembly.
Our new Latin Club is starting this week for Years 7 and 8. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the wider background of the Romans, including the emperors, Roman Britain and Roman mythology.
Year 7 learn about Greek theatre in their Drama lesson Year 7 took advantage of the stunning weather to go outside to learn about Greek theatre, focusing on the staging and the role of the chorus.
Sports Reminders Rain or shine, sports lessons for Year 4 upwards will always take place outside. Pupils must have a change of clothing in school on the days they participate in sport, particularly in periods of adverse weather.
PE rotations start next week for these age groups which include racquets, health-related fitness and hockey. Pupils who are participating in hockey for the next three weeks will need their mouth guards.
Pupils in Year 2 upwards should have their shin pads, boots and water bottles with them for their PE and Games lessons.
House Polo Shirts Larger sizes of House Polo shirts are now available, including for those pupils in Year 7 and above.
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Camp Information Activate Camps are back at Cranmore School this October half term to deliver the Hockey Masterclass. Sessions are 3 hours long and separated by age groups with robust COVID safety measures in place.
Book now for 10% discount using the code OCT2020 (expires September 30th)
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An active week of sport for all our year groups
Years 7 and 8 rowing in Walton-on-Thames New rowers, under the care and tutelage of Mr Martin, experienced the joy of rowing on the Thames in glorious sunshine.
More Music Department enrichment opportunities begin next week
C# Choir with Mrs Thornton on Monday at 1.05pm.
Year 7-8 enrichment session with Mr Harris and Mrs Thornton on Tuesday at 1.05pm. This session is open to keen Year 7 & 8 musicians and will include distanced ensemble playing, score reading, musical discussion, music technology and aural work.
Stage & Screen Drama Club If you love Drama and want to attend weekly classes to develop your acting skills and give you the chance to audition for theatre, television and film, then contact Stage and Screen. They are a fabulous company and run classes at St Teresa’s every Wednesday after school and every Thursday on Zoom.
A number of Cranmore and St Teresa’s students already attend Stage and Screen. They have gained new skills and confidence from the experience. Some of them have been cast in adverts, BBC television shows, as well as auditioning for major Hollywood film directors, so there are many exciting opportunities available.
Location: St Teresa’s, Effingham Ages 6 to 10 years: 6pm to 7.10pm Ages 11 to 18 years: 7.20pm to 8.30pm
If you are interested, please contact Stage and Screen directly at STAGESCHOOL@MARKJERMIN.CO.UK
Mrs Hanson
A message from our Chaplain A Reading from the Book of Genesis
The Lord had said to Abraham, “Leave your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” So Abraham went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abraham was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran. The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God Reflection Monday was the Feast of St Matthew who was called by God to change from being a Tax Collector to being a disciple. We may sometimes feel that God will not use any of us. But even though we are not perfect, God can use us if we are open to His will.
Menu Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Pan Fried Chicken Caesar Salad
Locally sourced Beef Burger in a Bap
Pasta Carbonara
Chicken Tikka Masala
Battered Cod Goujons
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Chef’s Salad, Sliced Beef Tomatoes
Chef’s Salad
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
Chef’s salad
Vegetarian
Roasted Vegetables & Halloumi
Vegetable Burgers
Spaghetti Neapolitan
Vegetable & Chickpea Tikka Masala
Quorn Minced Chilli Stuffed Roasted Peppers
Sides
New potatoes
Sauté Potatoes
Green Beans
Rice
Chips
Mixed Vegetables
Sweetcorn
Carrots
Broccoli
Peas
Jacket Potato & Beans
Jacket Potato & Beans
Jacket Potato & Beans
Jacket Potato & Beans
Jacket Potato & Beans
Chocolate Fudge Slice
Carrot Cake
Lemon Drizzle Slice
Sticky Toffee Tray-bake
Tropical Fruit Slices
Main
Chef’s Trolley
Additional
Dessert
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Thursday
Friday