HOUSE QUIZ COMPETITION

The Upper Prep House Quiz final was won by Borelli in a closely fought competition. They amassed 44 points – just 8 points separated the six teams! It was a good day for Borelli as their Senior team counterparts also won the Senior School House Quiz final, achieving the double at their first attempt. Congratulations to Borelli!

Year 3’s Aztec Pyramids

As part of our Aztec topic, Year 3 have been learning about and making Aztec pyramids.

Year 2 have loved making their own Anderson shelters and creating Blitz pictures, developing their construction and creative skills.

Mrs Carpenter, Mrs James and Mrs Stefano

Year 2’s Trip to the Rural Life Centre

Year 2 went to the Rural Life Centre to learn about what life was like for children during World War Two. Children took part in a school lesson where they had to write on slate and say their times tables all together. They also learnt about rationing and how families had to use what they already had at home to make new clothes and even toys. A man, who was an evacuee child during the war, spoke to the children about his experience during the war. Everyone loved trying out the Morrison and Anderson shelters. Even lunch time was great fun, when students were able to play on the amazing playground on some 1940s style equipment.

This Week

Reception have really enjoyed the lovely sunny weather this week and have had a great time in their outdoor classroom. We have been exploring cars and ramps as well as playing with bubbles. Long may the glorious weather continue!

Nursery News

The Nursery children had fun in their Bible story session this week. They listened to the story of ‘Jonah and the Whale,’ and then participated in recalling and acting out the story. The session was completed with them making their own whale puppets. Our role play area has been turned into a jungle. The children have been involved with some lovely imaginary role play, dressing up in the various wild animal costumes. In the Red Group we have been focusing on transitions, and the children paid their first visit to Forest School. They enjoyed exploring the site, climbing in trees, looking for mini beasts, swinging in the hammocks and listening to a story at the fire circle whilst enjoying their picnic snack. In Pre-Nursery they enjoyed a small group number-matching activity and developed their fine motor skills by threading Cheerios onto rainbow sticks.

Ms Luke, Head of Nursery

Well done to Niko R in 3CS for serenading the Lower Prep pupils on the piano in Monday’s assembly. It was a very confident performance. Congratulations!

Congratulations to this fine young trumpet player, Jasper H (5MP) who played a Grade 4 piece, ‘Bragtime’ by Frith, in the Upper Prep assembly. Cranmore is always looking for more players of all orchestral instruments and, in particular, brass instruments. Boys can choose to start lessons on the trumpet, French horn, trombone or euphonium. If your child would like to start a brass instrument or indeed, any other instrument, please do ask them to approach me.

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Rowing - Walton and Weybridge Regatta

Cranmore's rowers successfully competed at the Walton and Weybridge Regatta over the weekend. It was a great experience, with fourteen boys from Years 8 and 9 racing in the quadruple and double scull events. Learning to row on the water can be tricky; therefore, those who were selected had to demonstrate their competence as oarsmen in order to participate in the race.

The boys really rose to the occasion, as this was Cranmore's first regatta in three years. They displayed plenty of new skills throughout the day, from carefully manoeuvring onto a stake boat for the start, to maintaining a straight course within the buoyed lanes to race successfully. Furthermore, during the afternoon, the racers had to contend with a brisk headwind, which, combined with the opposing direction of the stream, created unfavourable conditions. Nevertheless, the boys competed fiercely, enjoyed the day immensely, and gained valuable racing experience.

We look forward to seeing the boys compete again next half term as they continue to improve and grow stronger.

Steven House, Head of Rowing

Cricket matches have taken place across the Prep school this week against Aldro, Northcote Lodge, Homefield, St George's, Milbourne Lodge and Danes Hill. House cricket has also continued with tennis matches playing against Rokeby and Kings College Wimbledon.