Our focus this week in assembly was on Christian unity. We recognised that we are all different, with unique skills, talents and life experiences, and that we should share them with each other. The key to a thriving environment is how we come together and use our wisdom and gifts to enhance and support our community to make it even better.
The Pied Piper Theatre Company visited Cranmore on Wednesday to help inspire the younger pupils with live performing arts. The pupils were treated to a wonderful performance of Burglar Bill. Although the cold weather impacted on a number of school fixtures with frozen pitches, we were fortunate that our indoor and outdoor facilities enabled the pupils to stay active. Let’s hope for some warmer weather in the coming days and a return to normality.
One future date for the diary, which was shared by our CPA, is 25th March when we will be hosting the Cranmore Ball. It promises to be a fantastic evening celebrating our 55th year and I look forward to seeing many of you there. Thank you to the CPA for their hard work in planning for this exciting future event.
Message from the Headmaster
16 JANUARY 2023
Mr Everitt
Pied Piper Theatre Company Visit to Lower Prep
On Wednesday, Lower Prep were delighted to welcome back the Pied Piper Theatre Company. The children were enthralled by the production of ‘Burglar Bill’, inspired by Janet and Allan Ahlberg's beautiful picture book. The sounds of laughter emanating from the Auditorium were a delight to hear. The children were immersed in the story and the fun characters were brought to life on stage with an exciting set design, puppets, and original music and songs. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to experience a real theatre company and I know the visit will be inspiring lots of creative writing.
Miss Gallop
Lower Prep School Council
We were delighted to elect our new School Council members for this term in the Lower Prep this week. These children have been voted by their peers to represent their classes and to be the pupil voice for the Lower Prep. Congratulations to Claudia H (RLP), Mabel J (RIH), Luke S (1AB), Sophia R (1CG), Ollie F (2CJ), Jason S (2JC), Hollie G (2NS), Blake C (3RF), Luke H (3CS). I am sure you are going to bring some wonderful suggestions to the school council meetings.
Reception News
To start the week, Reception had a fabulous session with Ellie at Forest School. The children investigated what was in the ice balloons and wondered how long it would take them to melt. The children also searched for signs of winter using binoculars. So much fun was had by all!
Miss Hurl and Mrs Prothero
Nursery News
This week, the children have enjoyed their warm-up routine before using the apparatus in their gym session. In Science, the children continued their learning from last week and participated in an experiment to learn how Arctic animals keep their feathers and fur dry and warm. Nursery had a nice treat on Wednesday morning for Chinese New Year and joined the Reception children to decorate their rabbit biscuits, which they enjoyed eating for their snack!
Ms Luke, Head of Nursery
Congratulations to Stokes House in the Lower Prep and Bowen House in the Upper Prep for gaining the highest number of merits this week!
Year 5 French
Year 5 have been learning to
They enjoyed
phrases
tell the time in French.
playing dominoes to practise time
My congratulations to Lambert S (6EF) who performed ‘The Elements’ song in Upper Prep assembly. Bravo!
Mrs Spooner
Music News
Music Congratulations to the following pupils who have achieved the following results in their instrumental exams: Name Instrument Result Conor F Piano Distinction Grade 1 Ethan A Trumpet Pass Daniel C Singing Merit Arthur W Piano Merit Ned H Electric Guitar Merit Grade 2 Toby F Clarinet Pass Rafferty C-D Piano Pass Grade 3 Elijah M Violin Merit Peter N Violin Pass
Mr Harris,
Director of
Sports Update
Despite the vast amount of rain last Saturday, Cranmore still managed to host several fixtures. Many schools in the area had to cancel matches due to waterlogged pitches, but our amazing Henderson Fields remained playable. Thank you to our grounds staff who look after our pitches so impeccably and to the sports staff for making it a very positive sporting experience for the pupils, in spite of the challenging weather. In terms of the matches that took place, our U10 teams had some great rugby matches against Kings House.
The frost this week has meant that several fixtures have been postponed. However, Games lessons have continued as normal using all of our brilliant facilities. It has been a great opportunity to develop skills in our core sports, whilst participating in a variety of other activities.
Our U9s have managed two fixture blocks against Downsend and Rokeby showcasing some excellent rugby skills and determined performances.
Cricket Coaching at Cranmore
Please see flyer regarding information of individual and small group cricket coaching held at Cranmore.
Holiday Sports Camps at Cranmore - please see below: https://www.activatecamps.co.uk/venues/cranmore-school/
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
U10s vs Kings House
U9s vs Downsend
U9s vs Rokeby
Thought for the week:
Unity
How will you do good?
Prayer for Christian Unity
Lord Jesus, who prayed that we might all be one, we pray to you for the unity of Christians, according to your will, according to your means. May your Spirit enable us to experience the suffering caused by division, to see our sin and to hope beyond all hope. Amen.
WrittenbytheCheminNeufCommunity
REFLECTION
This is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We take time to pray for deeper unity between all Christians. We also reflect on the life of Stephen Lawrence, as we seek to build a world free from prejudice and full of hope. Pope Francis invites Christians to continue to journey together “in seeking God boldly” and to “keep our gaze ever fixed on Christ,” while remaining “close to one another in prayer.”
Let us Pray: Our Father Hail Mary 1 minute silence
“We are making this journey not as those who already possess God, but as those who continue to seek Him.”
Pope Francis
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
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Menu
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Soup Soup of the day Chinese New Year Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day
Main Locally sourced pork sausages & onion gravy
Jacket potato & beans
Chicken chow mein or Hoisin style beef & vegetables
Roasted pork leg with Yorkshire puddings & apple sauce
Jacket potato & beans
Vegetarian Spaghetti Neapolitan with freshly baked focaccia
Sides Mashed potato Broccoli / sweetcorn
Additional Salad bar
Marinated tofu with pak choi
Jacket potato & beans
Freshly baked pepperoni pizza Traditional battered cod fillet or jumbo fish fingers
Jacket potato & beans Jacket potato & beans
Dessert
Chocolate cake slice
Steamed rice/ green beans & carrots/prawn crackers
Quorn cottage pie
Roast potatoes/ mixed vegetables
Freshly baked cheese & tomato pizza
Mac ‘n’ cheese with Italian style salad
Jacket wedges/ sweetcorn Chips/peas/ baked beans
Salad bar
Salad bar Salad bar Salad bar
Mango & pineapple smoothies & fortune cookies
Shortbread biscuit Apple pie & custard
Dessert of the day
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
