1 NOVEMBER 2021 Message from the Headmaster It was wonderful to welcome everyone back to Cranmore this week for the second half of term. There was tremendous excitement in the Upper Prep and Senior School in preparation for Action Day. The pupils proved immensely entertaining reciting poetry, singing, acting and performing throughout the day. A special thank you to Mr Harris for arranging the event. Thank you for the generous donations. The funds raised to support our local charity Cherry Trees will be greatly appreciated. In assembly this week we have highlighted the importance of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. Throughout the coming weeks teachers will be discussing the importance of individuals, communities and governments playing their part in protecting the planet for future generations. On Saturday morning, a number of Cranmore teams will play in the annual Henkes Shield tournament against Rokeby School. The competition began in 1983 and over the years the results have been finely balanced with the Rokeby’s winning tally slightly ahead of Cranmore’s at 18 - 17. This year is an opportunity to balance the scales. Cranmore as holders will need to be outright winners by a half point to retain the trophy. The very best of luck to all those teams involved. I shall be enthusiastically supporting from the side-lines. That same evening, we are also looking forward to the Cranmore Fireworks display. The weather forecast looks favourable and it promises to be an entertaining evening with the eagerly anticipated event sold out. Thank you to the CPA for arranging the evening and I forward to see you there.
Mr Everitt
Action Day On Friday, Upper Prep and Senior pupils took part in Action Day to raise money for Cherry Trees, a local children’s charity. The pupils demonstrated a range of talents and entertained their teachers and friends with their acts.
News from our Nursery At Forest School this week, the children learnt all about animal tracks and enjoyed matching the correct animals with their paw prints. They also enjoyed making their own footprints in the mud! The children have been learning about Diwali and enjoyed sampling various Indian foods for their snack. They have also engaged in creating their Rangoli pictures. Ms Luke, Head of Nursery
Amazing animals at Chessington for Year 2 Year 1 had a wonderful trip to Chessington where we saw turtles, stingrays, sea lions and starfish at the Sea Life Centre. We also visited the zoo where we saw gorillas, lions and penguins. Mrs Hastings and Mrs Bowen, Year 1
Reminder from the Maths Department - Calculators required All students in the Senior School require a scientific calculator for their mathematics lessons. We recommend the CASIO CLASSWIZ series (FX-991EX, FX-83GTX or FX-85GTX). For more information on equipment needed for mathematics lessons, please visit the Mathematics VLE pages for Year 7 and Year 8.
Extra-curricular fun
Music success
Congratulations to Louis L (8MH) for passing Grade 5 Theory of Music and Ben M (7CE) for passing Grade 2 piano. Mr Harris Director of Music
Year 4 pupils have enjoyed playing new games at their weekly board games club with Mrs Conlan.
Reception help Snuffles the hedgehog
We have had a very exciting time in Reception this week. We had a very special visit from Snuffles the hedgehog, who needed our help to create a safe place to hibernate. The children had a lot of fun planning, designing and creating their nests. Mrs Green and Mrs Prothero, Reception
Pirates ahoy!
Year 1 have been making spy glasses as part of their Pirates topic.
Autumnal fun at Forest School Year 2 loved making potions, bashing pumpkins and cooking popcorn on the fire at Forest School.
Sports Roundup This Saturday, we look forward to hosting the Henkes Shield football competition. This is an annual event between Cranmore and Rokeby school, involving age groups U9s to U13s. Established in 1983, this will be the 36th year the event has taken place - with 2 years being cancelled due to poor weather and Covid. Rokeby have won the competition 18 times, to Cranmore's 17. Eight matches will take place throughout the morning with one point being awarded for each win, 0.5 for a draw. Cranmore need to achieve 4.5 points to retain the prestigious shield. Good luck to everyone who is taking part! Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
This week, a Year 6 block fixture took place against Shrewsbury House on our superb Henderson Fields.
The Year 7 & 8 rowers enjoyed perfect rowing conditions during the week before half term.
Notices
Farewell, Jack! After 7 years with us at ESTA, Jack Lane is moving on to continue his coaching career at The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon) from January 2022. We have no doubt you will be as sad to see Jack go as are we, so we would like to arrange a time when we can all get together to give him a fitting farewell at the ESTA Clubhouse before the end of term. Further details to follow! We are pleased to announce we have an amazing new coach taking over Jack’s lessons in the new year. ESTA
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Menu Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Soup
Tomato & basil
Leek & potato
Roasted winter vegetable & lentil
Minestrone
Chicken & vegetable
Main
Turkey & vegetable burritos with cherry tomato & roquette salad
Crispy chicken katsu curry with chef’s salad
Chef’s carvery – Honey roast gammon
Spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread
Breaded haddock fillet or jumbo cod fish fingers
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Vegetable burritos
Falafel with pitta houmous
Mixed bean & vegetable ragout with wholemeal rice
Quorn & vegetable fajitas
Wholemeal penne pasta in a roasted cherry tomato sauce
Baked wedges Roasted Mediterranean vegetables
Vegetable rice Sweetcorn
Roast potatoes Cauliflower cheese
Broccoli Roasted carrots
Chips Peas Baked beans
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Apple pie & custard
Chocolate krispy cake
Sticky toffee pudding and butterscotch sauce
Iced topped vanilla sponge
Fruity Friday
Vegetarian
Sides
Additional
Dessert
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