7th JUNE 2021
Message from the Headmaster Dear Parents, We held the First Holy Communion Mass in the Chaplaincy on Thursday and it was a very special occasion for pupils, staff and Cranmore community. It was wonderful opportunity for the pupils to come together in celebration and my particular thanks to Ms Sinclair, Mr Jakubowski and Fr Stephen for their involvement on the day. The Summer Serenades gave our musically talented pupils in the Upper Prep School an opportunity to play live after school. I was extremely impressed with the high standards of instrumental performance and the array of musical genres played by the students. Well done to all those pupils who took part. The Lower Prep School were treated to
demonstrations by our visiting music teachers on the flute, oboe, cello, bassoon, violin, recorder, trumpet and trombone. We hope it will help inspire the next generation of musicians at Cranmore. The Year 2 pupils had fun making rain gauges as part of their weather topic this week. Like Mr Down, our Head of Cricket, I am hopeful that rainfall collected will be lower than expected for this time of year and the cricket can continue to be played. Our Year 4 and 5 pupils had great success in their fixtures against Downsend and Northcote Lodge and, with our U11 team progressing to the Surrey Cup semi-final, they continued their winning run with a number of excellent victories against Kings College Wimbledon. Mr Everitt
Congratulations to our First Holy Communion pupils Year 3 had a very special morning on Thursday 10th June celebrating eight children's forthcoming First Holy Communion in their local Parishes. Father Stephen celebrated Mass in the Cranmore Chapel and we all enjoyed joining in with the prayers and hymns. We were very proud of how confidently the children were able to recite the bidding prayers and lead us in the Responsorial Psalm.
After Mass, the eight children were invited to the Hospitality Suite for drinks and a special cake to commemorate this first important step of being welcomed into the Catholic Church. Miss Gallop, Head of Lower Prep
Congratulations to our First Holy Communion pupils, shown below, from left to right: Michael P 3MP, Mathias P 3CS, James L 3CS, Tommy P 3LD, Anthony N 3CS, Theo G 3CS, Nino L 3CS, Hugo B 3MP, with Mr Everitt, Headmaster, Mr Jakubowski, School Chaplain, Father Stephen and Ms Sinclair, Head of Lower Prep RE, and Year 3 Teacher.
In Music Years 1, 2 and 3 learn about the different instruments in an orchestra Years 1, 2 and 3 had a brilliant afternoon meeting many different instruments, demonstrated by our talented instrumental music staff. They learnt about the different instrumental families of the orchestra and heard live performances on instruments such as the flute, oboe, cello, bassoon, violin, recorder, trumpet and trombone. Mrs Thornton, Lower Prep Music Coordinator
Enhanced Art lessons! The Art Club students welcomed the opportunity to take their paintings onto the balcony this week and paint ‘en plein air’! Mrs Sanders, Art Teacher
Year 2 make rain gauges linked to their topic on weather Year 2 enjoyed a beautiful afternoon exploring at Forest School. We made rain gauges and placed them around Forest School – we will be checking them when we next visit. This links to our topic on ‘Weather’.
Mrs Carpenter and Miss Freeman, Year 2 Teachers
Reception learn about farming and explore the bug hotel at Forest School! Reception launched our new farming topic this half term with a visit to the Cranmore 'Farm' to look at the tractor and machinery. 'Farmer Mellstrom' talked to us about all the jobs that the tractor does around school and explained how all the different pieces of equipment worked. We thought about how a tractor would perform these tasks on a farm. We were very inspired when we came back to class and had lots of fun building our own tractors and farm machinery. Reception also had a lovely time at Forest School helping to repair the bug hotel, ready for its new tenants! Mrs Hobdell and Mrs Stefano, Reception Teachers
Nursery pupils explore and investigate from bugs to weeding and transport to water play! The children were happy to return to Nursery after their break. They had a great time at Forest School - going on a hunt for bugs, playing in the hammock and weeding the carrot patch! In class, they have been continuing to practise their scissor skills. In Pre-Nursery the children have been looking at different forms of transport and had fun decorating hot air balloons and completing transport puzzles. The weather has been so lovely this week and the children have all had fun with water play and washing the cars at the car wash! Ms Luke, Head of Nursery
That winning feeling! U9s success vs Downsend and U10s vs Northcote Lodge
The top four photos, left to right, show U9s playing and then the exciting moments of elation after they know the result! The lower four photos show U10s vs Northcote Lodge.
More sporting success- Cranmore U11s are into the Surrey Cup semi-final! Shown below playing in winning form vs Shrewsbury House The top two photos show the U11s in their winning match vs Shrewsbury House this success takes Cranmore into the Surrey Cup semi-final!
The two photos, left, show U11s vs Kings College, Wimbledon
And the four photos, right and below, show Year 6 PE - golf
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A Message from our Chaplain A reading from the Gospel of Mark While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it and gave it to His disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.” Then He took a cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” He said to them. The Gospel of the Lord
Corpus Christi This week we are focusing on the Feast of Corpus Christi. This is the time when we begin to know more fully that Jesus is truly and fully present in the consecrated Bread and Wine, known as the Eucharist. What an amazing gift Jesus has given us. Every time we go to Mass, we go to meet with Jesus. Jesus loves us so much that He places Himself into each of our hands. Let us pray this week that we too may open the eyes of our hearts so we can see Him and love.
The Wednesday Word can be found here: https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/holiday?pid=MTA101634&v=29.11 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