11 DECEMBER 3 JULY 20232023 Message from the Head of Prep
As the first term draws to a close, it offers the opportunity to pause and reflect. The children will have their own highlights, from the various trips, visitors, workshops, music events, sporting fixtures and, of course, lessons. For some, it might well be this final week when they embraced a challenge and found the chance to shine.
This week our assemblies have celebrated the many achievements of the children. The Lower Prep Cups and Awards were presented on Monday, and Friday saw more celebrations with House Cups, Certificates and Headmaster’s Commendations.
After the heart-warming performances of the Nativity by children across the EYFS to Year 2, it was the turn this week of the Upper Prep and Senior pupils to join together for our Christmas Carol Services. As is the case for the Nativities, a huge amount of work goes on behind scenes to create these two very special evenings so a huge thank you to everyone involved for their contributions.
Today we gathered as a school community to share a delicious Christmas lunch and enjoy the spectacle of some eye-catching Christmas jumpers. We extend our warmest wishes for a happy and holy festive period with prayers for peace on earth and goodwill to all.
Mr Heaver
Prep Christmas Assembly This morning’s final assembly of the term was a colourful one, with an array of festive jumpers on display. Morton was announced as the winning House this term in both the Prep and Seniors. Certificates and Headmaster’s Commendations certificates were handed out. The House Captains led a rousing performance of ‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’. Finally, the results of the Christmas Raffle were announced by Miss Gallop with the help of her elves (aka the Lower Prep School Councillors).
Lower Prep Cups and Awards The Lower Prep School gathered together on Monday to celebration our Cups and Awards Assembly. We are very proud of all the children who have worked so hard this term, and enjoyed celebrating their achievements together.
Miss Gallop
Year 3 News .Year 3 enjoyed learning all about shadows this week. They learnt what makes a shadow, how to make shadows bigger and smaller and experimented with making their own shadows.
Miss Freeman and Mrs Sinclair
House Captain and Vice Captains for Spring Term Congratulations to the following pupils who are House Captains and Vice Captains for the Spring term 2024. Borelli Captain
Matteo O
Borelli Vice Captain
N/A
Bowen Captain
Otis P
Bowen Vice Captain
Ollie F
Morton Captain
Zac D
Morton Vice Captain
Perry R
Radford Captain
Matthew M
Radford Vice Captain
James N
Stokes Captain
Beau D
Stokes Vice Captain
Ralph C
Tylor Captain
Alfie H
Tylor Vice Captain
Marko F
Year 2 News Year 2 loved making their own wishes for 2024! They have been learning a variety of artistic skills to create their own interpretation of a dandelion clock and making their own wishes for the coming year. They are looking forward to giving these calendars to their families.
Year 2 have also loved making their own Bethlehem scenes for their Christmas cards and a Christmas decoration of a tree made out of twigs.
Merry Christmas from Year 2!
Mrs Carpenter and Mrs Stefano
Cranmore Christmas Tree in St Martin’s Church Every child from Reception through to Year 3 made a decoration which was displayed on this Christmas tree in St Martin’s Church in East Horsley for the Christmas Tree Festival. Mrs Stefano
Reception News Reception had a wonderful time decorating biscuits this week as a treat for all their hard work. They had such fun spreading the icing, pinching the sprinkles and of course eating their delicious creations!
Music News Congratulations to all of the following pupils who have achieved these great results in their instrumental music exams this term. Mr Harris, Director of Music
Grade
Name
Year
Instrument
1
Luka B
6
E-guitar
Merit
1
Toby M
5
Saxophone
Merit
1
Conor F
6
Piano
Distinction
1
Arthur W
5
Cello
Distinction
2
Max C
5
Piano
Pass
2
Adam di P
5
Piano
Merit
2
Fabian H
4
Piano
Distinction
3
Toby F
6
Piano
Pass
3
Rafferty C-D
5
Piano
Merit
Nursery News In Pre-Nursery this week the children really enjoyed dressing up and acting out the story of the Nativity. They also made special reindeer food in preparation of the arrival of Father Christmas and his reindeer!
Ms Luke, Head of Nursery
Sport Update Our rugby finished on a high with some great results against Shrewsbury House (U8s), St Georges (U9s), Boxgrove (U10s) and Shrewsbury House (U11s). The Upper Prep pupils have been enjoying a PE block of Racquets. In these lessons, pupils have the opportunity to try and develop their skills in sports including badminton, table tennis and squash. Autumn Term Cups
Daniels Cup - U11 Most Improved Footballer - Oliver S Gunn Cup - U11 Footballer of the Year - Josh F Activate Camps at Cranmore Activate Camps will be taking place next year at Cranmore - please see link below. Cranmore parents are able to take advantage of a 20% discount when booking Activate Camps. The code is LAUNCH20. https://www.activatecamps.co.uk/venues/cranmore-school/ Mouthguards
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Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
Advent 'I am the handmaid of the Lord,' said Mary 'let what you have said be done to me.'
Reflection
Jesus’ birth is the moment in history where God becomes flesh and dwells among us, the moment when the divine enters into the world, so that we can become divine. From this moment everything is changed. Mary, this ordinary girl, who lived in an ordinary place becomes the handmaid of the Lord, the bearer of God’s begotten son, within whom the creator resides. This Christmas let us echo Mary’s “Yes” to God, open the doors of our hearts and welcome Him in.
Prayer
We pray for all who are homeless and feel left out this Christmas; for refugees separated from their families; and for those who are on their own. We pray for our leaders and for all those in authority. May they be given the wisdom to govern wisely and to seek the good of all. We pray for our families this Christmas. May our homes be filled with laughter and joy. May God, who in Jesus Christ united earth and heaven, grant you the peace of His presence, the joy of His Spirit, and the love which knows no end this Christmas.
Amen.
Notices
Menu
Thursday
Friday
Soup of the day – Roasted butternut squash & sweet potato
Soup of the day – Leek & potato
Soup of the day – Roasted red pepper & tomato
Meatballs in a fresh tomato & herb sauce with rice
Roasted chicken breast with Yorkshire pudding
Traditional beef lasagne with Italian style salad
Traditional battered fish fillet or jumbo fish fingers
Plain pasta & tomato sauce
Jacket potato & beans
Plain pasta & tomato sauce
Jacket potato & beans
Vegetarian
Roasted butternut squash & red pepper risotto
Layered roasted vegetables & mozzarella bake
No chicken & vegetable puff pastry pie served with onion gravy & new potatoes
Stuffed peppers filled with wholemeal rice topped with tomato sauce
Sides
Sweetcorn/ courgettes
Roast potatoes/ broccoli
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables/baton carrots
Chips/peas/ baked beans
Additional
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Dessert
Fruit & winter berry pie with crème fraiche
Millionaire shortbread
Apple crumble & custard
Strawberry smoothie
Soup
Main
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Inset Day
Soup of the day – Carrot & coriander
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher