Cranmore Chronicle Editor: Mrs R Spooner
Dear Parents
23 September 2016
Read on for House News
This edition has some superb photos from the recent Form 2 PGL adventure. There is also a splendid rowing report. Looking ahead, Mr Harris has posted the timings for Action Day which will be of interest to you for planning a visit. I would also like to remind you that we are hosting Southern Pro Musica here on 10th November for Cranmore Live, it is sure to be a marvellous concert. We also have details of the forthcoming Fireworks Party which is run by the CPA. On that note, we are seeking Class Representatives for some year groups so I would urge you to consider becoming involved if at all possible. Yours sincerely Michael Connolly
Junior Department Golden Awards Junior Department Marvellous Merits Senior Department - Supermerits Lower Prep at Forest School Lower Prep Self Portraits Middle Prep learning with Numicon Form 2 Residential - PGL Liddington A Busy Weekend For Cranmore Rowers Bringing Professional Musicians To Cranmore Music News Action Day Timings Class Reps Needed
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CPA Fireworks Night - Saturday 12 November CPA Sports Club
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Last week’s Junior Merits Winners: Radford
Last week’s Senior Merits Winners: Morton
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Junior Department Golden Awards Week beginning 12th September 2016 Name Natasha Savina
Class LJ
Erik Fielding David Yang
LC
LL
MC
MG
MH
US
UW
1G
Dexter Roe
For showing a very mature attitude since starting in Form 1 and showing acts of kindness towards others. For an excellent start to Cranmore. Arthur has an extremely polite attitude towards his learning. Keep it up!
1R
For trying hard to listen and a great start to the Ones. Well done, Harry. For settling into Cranmore so well.
Benjamin McKay Henry Young
For listening well and trying hard in all his work this week. Well done, James. For a really positive start to the year here at Cranmore. Well done, Stephen!
Arthur Brown Harry Flack
For a wonderful start to life in a new school and a new country! For behaving so well at Forest School – a new experience!
Stephen Harjo William Kemkers
For being such a loyal and good friend! A wonderful start to MH! For excellent listening and super attitude towards all his work. A great start, George!
Ollie McBride James Brooke
For excellent listening and being a kind and helpful friend. Well done, Oliver! For having an excellent attitude to all his work and always doing it to the best of his ability. A great start Jackson!
George Taylor Thomas Lindsay
For being a kind and considerate member of the class. Well done, Sam! For being such a hard worker and trying his best. Keep it up, Barnaby!
Jackson Bigmore Jake Mills-Hicks
For being such a kind and polite member of our class. Well done, Charlie! For having a wonderful first week in Lower Prep. Well done, Leah!
Barnaby Higgins Oliver Atkinson
For being polite, kind and helpful towards all his new friends. Well done! For practising and learning new letter sounds and their actions. Fantastic, Harrison!
Leah Wadey Sam Allen
For her wonderful work in our phonics lessons. Well done, Natasha! For super listening and manners in class. Well done, Erik!
Harrison Carpenter Charlie Martin
Reason for award
1S
For an amazing start at Cranmore. For a positive start in the Ones and for performing his Vice-Captain duties so well.
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Junior Department Marvellous Merits Week beginning 12th September 2016
LJ LC LL MC MG MH US UW 1G 1R 1S
Emily Tramontano Anna Robinson Daniel Di Paola Jack Brod Alex Gill Solomon Mais-Harding Sophie Lovett Ben Clark Michael Bosman Benjamin Buckle Vince Cook
Jamie Tarbuck Eoghan Fuller Thomas Young Rocco Hughes Hattie Hodgson Max Gordon Kobey Mack James Crisp Austin Barnes Joshua Illavia Conor Dobson
Senior Department Supermerits
Barklam, Freddie Harris, William Howes, Joseph Inglis, James Nassuphis, Nicholas Towers, Max Williams, Henry
Borelli Bowen Borelli Morton Morton Tylor Bowen
3J 5H 4S 4S 6H 4C 4S
JuniorLanguage Challenge General Knowledge Junior Language Challenge Junior Language Challenge English - Emerald Reading Award History - PP presentation Junior Language Challenge
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The Lower Prep children enjoyed a sunny afternoon exploring Forest School and talking about our rules to stay safe. The children visited the log cabin classroom, climbed the spiral hill, sat around the fire circle, played in a den and spotted an apricot tree. A fun time was had by all!
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Lower Prep Self Portraits
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Middle Prep have been using Numicon to help them with their number bonds to 10.
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Form 2 Residential PGL Liddington
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A busy weekend for Cranmore Rowers Last weekend was a busy one for the Cranmore Rowing Club. On Saturday, in spite of a rather dull day, we had one octuple, three quadruple sculls and three double sculls out on the river - a total of 26 rowers, plus coxes! For many it was their first experience of rowing on the river in racing boats whilst for others it was the chance to get back into rowing after the summer. On Sunday we joined Walton Rowing Club Juniors for our annual scratch regatta. Congratulations to Bruce Behn, who was in the winning crew as well as all the other club members whose attendance meant we had a Cranmore sculler in every crew! The event was followed by a riverside barbecue which was enjoyed by all. Thank you to all the parents who came and supported our crews. Mr Martin
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Bringing professional musicians to Cranmore
This year, we will welcome eight principal players from Southern Pro Musica to perform at ‘Cranmore Live’. This professional chamber orchestra has developed a strong reputation for the quality of its performances during the past twenty five years, both in orchestral concerts and also in partnership with many of the leading major choirs in the south. Under the artistic direction of Jonathan Willcocks, Southern Pro Musica draws on the many fine freelance professional musicians choosing to base their careers in London and the south of England, and has developed a strong educational element to its work in its desire to reach out into the community. Members of Southern Pro Musica will perform here at Cranmore on Thursday 10 November at 7pm. This concert will feature, amongst other famous pieces, Sophie Langdon (Professor of Violin Royal Academy of Music, London) playing ‘The Four Seasons’ by Antonio Vivaldi. This will be a ticketed event (Adults £10, Children/U18 £5). Cranmore pupils will not require a ticket to attend but must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are now available for this wonderful concert online via this link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cranmoreschool
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Music News
Training Orchestra This group rehearses every Thursday morning at 8 am in Room M2 and is open to any pupil who plays an instrument to Grade 1 level.
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Action Day Timings This year’s Senior department Action Day will take place on Friday 14 October and the monies raised will be donated to CAFOD and For Jimmy. The timings for each year group are shown below and are approximate. Please do come and watch your child perform. Form 2 Form 3
8.30am – 10.20am in 2JH, 2DS, 2T order 10.20am – 12.30pm in 3C, 3F, 3H, 3J order
Form 4
12.30pm – 2.10pm in 4C, 4P, 4S order
Form 5
2.10pm – 3.20pm in 5M, 5MF, 5H order
Form 6
3.20pm – 4pm in 6D, 6M, 6H order
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Class Reps Still Needed! We still need Class Reps for the following classes: LJ, 3H, 3C, 3J, 4C, 5P If you are in one of the above classes and are interested in becoming a Class Rep, or would like more information, please email Petra Genco (6D): petra@vgisecurity.co.uk
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Cranmore Fireworks Night: Saturday 12th November 2016 Cranmore’s most popular family event! Dear Parents We are starting to get ready for the annual Cranmore fireworks night, a dazzling, fun-filled kick-off to the festive season. Please could we ask you to book your entry tickets and food and drink vouchers well in advance in order to help things run smoothly on the night. Please look out for the ticket/refreshment order form coming home with your child this week. More copies are available in school Reception. COMPLETED FORMS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO THE DESIGNATED ‘FIREWORKS’ BOX OUTSIDE RECEPTION BY FRIDAY 14TH OCTOBER (THE START OF HALF TERM). Entry and food prices will be higher on the night, and supplies will be limited, so do please get in early! Beer, wine, soft drinks, sweets and glow-toys will be available to purchase on the night until the start of the display. PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF TIME THIS YEAR: Gates Open 5pm, Fireworks 6pm, Event closes 7pm
For any queries, please email cpafireworks@gmail.com.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THIS FABULOUS FUNDRAISER!
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CRANMORE FIREWORKS NIGHT, 12TH NOVEMBER 2016 TICKET AND FOOD ORDER FORM Please return this form, with your payment, to the designated box outside reception. Tickets will be distributed via your child after half term. NB: Cash is accepted but please ensure you enclose the correct amount. (Any additional money will be considered a donation to the CPA!) Cheques can be made payable to ‘Cranmore Parents Association’. Should the event have to be cancelled, you will be refunded minus fixed costs incurred.
Name:
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Contact No: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Child’s name and class: ……………………………………………………………………………
Disabled blue badge holder: YES/NO (please circle)
I enclose a CHEQUE/CASH (please circle)
Item Adult entry Child entry (U3 is free) Burger Burger & Chips Sausage
Price £6.00 £4.00 £2.50 £3.50 £2
Sausage & Chips Veggie Burger Veggie Burger & Chips Chips only Chocolate flapjack
£3 £2 £3 £1 £1.50
Number
TOTAL £
Total cost
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CRANMORE PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION SPORTS CLUB
Would you like to keep fit, use the Cranmore sports facilities and have an enjoyable evening? The Cranmore Parents’ Association Sports Club meets on Wednesday evenings during term time from 7.30 – 9pm for badminton and squash in the Sports Hall. There are also squash sessions on Tuesdays and tennis on the outdoor courts during the summer months. Cranmore parents, members of staff, local players and their friends are all welcome. We are a friendly club of mixed standard. Fees are currently only £60 per annum, an absolute bargain! We are actively seeking new members, so do come along one evening or contact our membership secretary: Christine Buckingham ( 01372 454842 ) or Email: cbuckingham@hotmail.co.uk