20 JUNE 2022 Message from the Headmaster We had a wonderful community event on Sunday with pupils, parents, grandparents and staff taking part in the Cranmore Canter. There were some impressive running times but more important was the enthusiasm with which everyone participated and the way in which both runners and spectators enjoyed the morning of fun and some bacon sandwiches. We are fortunate to be surrounded by beautiful countryside and this week, Years 5 to 8 were able to enjoy rambles through the Surrey Hills with some year groups being joined by pupils from St Teresa’s. Year 4 pupils were away from school at the start of the week and took part in many activities including abseiling and archery. Year 1 pupils also had a fantastic trip to Painshill Park to investigate the local wildlife. The activity continues for Year 7 when they spend the weekend at Plas Y Brenin in Wales where they will have the opportunity to walk in the mountains, kayak, canoe and abseil. Well done to all the pupils who recently sat their ABRSM practical music exams on their superb results. Congratulations to the winners of our annual Young Musician Competition heats; we look forward to hearing them play in the final before the end of term. Music can be so uplifting and I am looking forward to enjoying the musical extravaganza at the Lower Prep School Proms in the Paddock this afternoon. Have a lovely weekend. Mr Everitt
Year 5 Ramble in the Surrey Hills On Monday 20th June, Year 5 pupils from both Cranmore and St Teresa’s completed a beautiful 10-mile scenic walk in the Surrey Hills. The hike was completed with great stamina and enthusiasm by all, despite the warm weather, and it was wonderful to be able to get out and explore the local area. The children enjoyed spectacular views and cool, shady woodland, as well as showing our school value of ‘character’, which we are celebrating this week. A big thank you to all staff involved, and well done to Year 5!
Mr Lamport, Head of Year 5
Music News Congratulations to all the children pictured, who were awarded a place in their Year Group Final of the Upper Prep / Senior Young Musician Competition. Each final was fiercely competitive but following some fabulous performances, the following winners were selected:
Year 4 – Nino L (piano) Year 5 – Edward W (piano) Year 6 – Miles K (trumpet) Year 7 Henry C-B (piano) Year 8 Ronan M (voice)
These children will be performing in the Winners Concert on Wednesday 6th July at 9.30am in the Auditorium.
The Year 4 pupils enjoyed a fun demonstration by the music technology company, MTech. This company run an after-school club at Cranmore and these sessions will be open to Year 5 and above in September. During these sessions, the pupils learn how to create their own music to film trailers, video games and commercials etc. It is great fun and a really interesting insight into how electronic music for television and film is created.
Well done to all pupils who took music exams last week. Your hard work paid off and we are delighted with the results. Name
Instrument
Result
Initial Grade
Name
Instrument
Result
Nino L
Violin
Distinction
Clarinet
Distinction
Toby M
Piano
Merit
Edward W
Fabian H
Piano
Merit
Grade 3
Toby F
Violin
Distinction
Jasper H
Trumpet
Pass
Sotaro T
Violin
Distinction
Otis W
Piano
Merit
Grade 1
Grade 4
Lucas O
Piano
Merit
Barnaby H
Trumpet
Pass
Charlie S
Violin
Merit
Miles K
Trumpet
Merit
Oliver B
Violin
Merit
Zac D-B
Violin
Merit
Anthony N
Clarinet
Merit
Artom E
Cello
Merit
Hugo B
Cello
Merit
Daniel A
Cello
Merit
Morgan D
Singing
Distinction
George T
Flute
Distinction
Alexander D
Piano
Distinction
Charlie W
Flute
Distinction
Oscar S
Piano
Distinction
Grade 5 Jerome B
Piano
Pass
Grade 2 Xavier T
Piano
Merit
Sam B
Horn
Pass
Jackson B
Piano
Merit
Louis L
Flute
Merit
Morgan D
Alto Saxophone
Merit
Grade 6 Violin
Merit
Joseph N
Celebrating our Theme of ‘Character’ Year 2 have been demonstrating collaboration as an important part of their character whilst learning this week. They worked together in mixed classes to create their own posters about extreme weather, finding out information and presenting it in different ways. They were demonstrating excellent listening skills and teamwork. They also have loved working together in English to act out a play script and demonstrated patience and understanding when working with others. In R.E they demonstrated the importance of reflection and peace in our school chapel. They came up with their own ways of spreading gratitude, peace and kindness with each other and some children offered to share their own prayers with their friends.
Barnaby H (6SJ) created this fantastic word cloud on ‘Character’ during an English lesson this week.
This Week’s House Cup Winners
Congratulations to Tylor House in both the Lower Prep and the Upper Prep and Seniors for gaining the highest number of merits this week!
Year 1 Trip to Painshill Park Year 1 had a fabulous trip to Painshill Park. We started off as plant detectives and then we went pond dipping. An enjoyable day for all! Mrs Bowen
Reception at Forest School Reception have been helping at Forest School to improve the Willow Arch. They collected bark to put along the path and weeded the area. It now looks wonderful. Well done, Reception!
Mrs Green and Mrs Prothero
Year 2 News Year 2 had a wonderful sunny afternoon at Forest School making spinners and learning the skill of sawing and using a palm drill. They also enjoyed exploring all the wonderful living things in our Forest School, climbing, playing games, and making an animal hospital.
Year 2 loved celebrating their daddies this week and made a lovely gift, writing five reasons why they love them. Mrs Carpenter and Mrs Stefano
Lower Prep News Congratulations again to the winners of our Lower Prep Jubilee competition who received their prizes in Assembly on Monday. Your bunting looked fabulous in the Lower Prep library. We hope you enjoy spending your book tokens!
Well done to Colson F who played the violin brilliantly in Monday’s Lower Prep Assembly.
Nursery News In Nursery this week the children have been learning all about the life cycle of the butterfly. Our caterpillars have now formed their cocoons and the children are excited to see them hatch into butterflies. They have also enjoyed looking at frozen mini beasts in the tuff tray and finding their very own mini beasts in the Nursery garden. Ms Luke, Head of Nursery
Sports Roundup Cranmore’s U11s cricket side won the Tonbridge 6s Tournament last week. The team won all four pool matches against The Mead, St Edmonds, Cumnor House and St Christopher's. In the final, Cranmore kept up their superb performances to beat Hoebridge to be crowned the overall winners!
The U11s also had a block fixture against Donhead on Saturday. All Cranmore teams won their matches with Rory B achieving an impressive 53 for the A side.
The English Schools National U11 Swimming Relay Finals took place on Saturday at the Ponds Forge Centre, Sheffield. Having qualified locally and then regionally, the team of four swam PBs to reach the final on the day. Cranmore finished 6th in Medley and 7th in Freestyle. Well done Jake M-H, Freddie R, JoJo S and Henry C.
Jackson B competed in show jumping for the Trust on Saturday. He came 3rd on his new pony Bobby and has now qualified for the Schools Summer Championships at Stoneleigh Warwickshire which takes place in August.
Sports Roundup Cranmore hosted two superb events over the weekend: our Golf Day on Friday and the Cranmore Canter on Sunday. Both occasions were amazing and very well supported. Thank you to everyone who attended.
Holiday Camps Summer Football Camps at Cranmore https://www.participant.co.uk/surreyfootballcoaching/holiday-clubs Summer Sport Camps at Cranmore https://www.activatecamps.co.uk/venues/cranmore-school/
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
Immaculate Heart
Thought for the week: How will you show love? We pray together... O Immaculate Heart of Mary, full of goodness, show your love towards us. Let the flame of your heart, O Mary, descend on all people. Amen. REFLECTION This Sunday marks the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Immaculate Heart's fire illustrates the burning love Mary has for Jesus and us. Mary's heart is pierced with a sword to remind us of the sorrows she endured. The roses represent her purity.
Let us Pray:
Our Father Hail Mary 1 minute silence
“Mother of God and our Mother, to your Immaculate Heart we solemnly entrust and consecrate ourselves, the Church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine.” Pope Francis
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Notices Team Challenge Event ESTA is excited to be running the Team Challenge Event during group tennis lessons next week! Team Challenge is a fun competition designed for junior tennis players. Players compete in small teams for points over a short series of matches, with winners being awarded medals. Win, lose or draw, all players receive a sticker and certificate provided by the Lawn Tennis Association. This is a great way to incorporate some extra competitive match play in sessions. We hope everyone has fun taking part!
Menu Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Soup
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Soup of the day bean
Soup of the day
Main
Chicken & sweetcorn pie
Fresh tomato & bacon pasta bake with chef’s side salad
Roasted chicken breast with Yorkshire pudding & stuffing
Traditional beef lasagne with Italian style salad
Traditional battered cod fillet or jumbo fish fingers
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Vegetarian
Vegetable sausages & onion gravy
Roasted butternut squash & pea risotto
Layered roasted vegetables & mozzarella bake
Root vegetable & lentil cottage pie
Stuffed peppers filled with wholemeal rice topped with tomato sauce
Sides
Mashed potato/green beans & carrots
Peas & sweetcorn/ courgettes
Roast potatoes/broccoli
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables/baton carrots
Chips/peas/ baked beans
Additional
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Dessert
Chocolate sponge & chocolate sauce
Freshly baked carrot cake with frosting
Millionaire shortbread
Apple crumble & custard
Strawberry smoothie bar
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Thursday
Friday