Another busy week and another mixed bag of weather!
Ms Ebdy and the MFL team put on a fantastic array of activities for the children to celebrate the European Day of Languages and we followed this up with a wonderful assembly from Miss Gallop. The children absolutely loved the European Languages photo booth sessions and the lunch menu choices were also popular.
The children also marked our EST Safer Internet Week, raising awareness around staying safe online. Year 2 learnt about the importance of not sharing personal information and across other years the children have talked about what to do if they see something online that they do not like or understand.
Nursey have been getting into an autumnal mood with some beautiful artwork and our Lower Prep School Councillors met for the first time this year. The children were all enthusiastic and certainly seemed to be enjoying their morning pastries and juice! In the coming weeks, we will have our Upper Prep School Council elections.
Thank you to Ms Fagan for organising Year 6’s STEM talk. Our visiting speaker shared his expertise on engineering and it was great that the boys could see some real-world applications for what they have studied.
On the sporting fields, our U10s have enjoyed continued success with a great victory in Saturday’s tournament prevailing in the final on penalties. Good luck to everyone involved in tomorrow’s 7-a-side tournament.
European Day of Languages in Upper
Prep
Upper Prep pupils had great fun visiting landmarks around Europe in a photo booth session to markthe European Day of Languages.
Year 6 STEM Talk
Last Friday the 20th of September, all the Year 6 students had the pleasure of enjoying an informative STEM talk (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) on engineering.
The talk was presented by Mr.Derrick Budd who is a licenced aircraft engineer and has many years He spoke about what a career in engineering looks like and how he and his team of engineers rely on a wide range of skills and talents which apply science, mathematics and a host of other topics to solve problems in the aviation industry.
Our students watched a video to show the steps involved in the removal of an engine and installation of a new engine into a Boeing 787 aircraft. Mr.Budd explained the laws of physics of flight, which is based on Newton's three laws of motion and the balance of four fundamental forces.
Last Friday, all the Year 6 students had the pleasure of enjoying an informative STEM talk (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) on engineering. The talk was presented by Mr Derrick Budd who is a licenced aircraft engineer and has many years’ experience in his field. He spoke about what a career in engineering looks like and how he and his team of engineers rely on a wide range of skills and talents which apply science, mathematics and a host of other topics to solve problems in the aviation industry.
Then, the students got the opportunity to make a paper aeroplane with their Maths teachers. They competed against their Form groups, to fly and land their plane with great accuracy. Mr.Budd enjoyed listening to the wonderful student questions
Tristan in Year 5 loves a Science project and enjoyed showing the class his FM/AM radio. from a skip, this treasure has been made usable again with just a few replacement parts, showing how easy
Rescued, Reused and Recycled!
Lower Prep School Council News
The Lower Prep School Council loved attending their first meeting of the new school year. They were very proud to share all their ideas about our new playtimes and how we could make them even better. They also came up
Nursery News
This week’s ‘Topic Book’ has been ‘Oliver’s Vegetables.’ The children enjoyed chopping and cutting up various vegetables to make their own soup! They used the interactive whiteboard to create their own Autumn leaf pictures. The role play area has been set up as a supermarket and the girls have enjoyed some amazing imaginary play together. In ballet this week, they went on a train and had a great adventure and enjoyed being different animals and butterflies.
Ms Luke, Director of Nursery
Year 2 Learning about Online Safety
In Year 2 we have been learning about the importance of being safe online. We have learnt the importance of using unique passwords and not sharing them. We have learnt how to search safely on the internet using filters and how to write and send an email safely.
Last weekend saw Cranmore competing across four different sports. While we hosted our annual U8 and U10 football tournaments on the Henderson, our U14 and U16 rugby teams were in action against Reigate Grammar and Royal Alexandra & Albert School. Congratulations to our 16s, who still remain unbeaten. At the same time, members of our ski squad were competing at the ESSKIA Regional Qualifiers in Aldershot. Cranmore had a great representation and we are hopeful that 3 teams out of our 5 have qualified for the National Finals. Later, on Saturday evening, Cranmore attended the ESSA relay qualifiers.
Across the Prep school, football fixtures have taken place against Feltonfleet, Kings College Wimbledon, Cranleigh Prep, Milbourne Lodge and Surbiton Prep.
Good luck to our U11s football team tomorrow who are participating in the Feltonfleet 7-a-side football tournament.
Congratulations to our U10s who won the prestigious Cranmore U10s tournament on Saturday. The team were
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
This Week
Bible Reading
The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”
Mark 4
Reflection
Sometimes as we journey and move through life we can face storms. These can often take us by surprise. Life can be unpredictable. The Disciples recognise Jesus as Teacher, but after this miracle as more than a Teacher. We too may think we know Jesus. But we must continue to grow in our knowledge of the one who can calm the storms.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
Prayer
Lord, bring peace and calm to the storms I am facing or may face in the future. Remind us all that you are with us and that you control the waters. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.
“May today there be peace within. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be.”
St Teresa of Lisieux
Soup
Monday
Soup of the day –Tomato & basil
Soup of the day –Carrot & coriander
Soup of the day –
Roasted butternut squash & sweet potato
Main Chicken & vegetable tikka masala with rice & naan bread
Meatballs in a fresh tomato & herb sauce with rice
Roasted chicken breast with Yorkshire pudding
Soup of the day –Leek & potato
Traditional beef lasagne with Italian style salad / Chicken wraps
Soup of the day –Roasted red pepper & tomato
Traditional battered fish fillet or jumbo fish fingers
Vegetarian
Jacket potato & beans Plain pasta & tomato sauce
Fresh vegetable & chick pea curry with rice & poppadums
Sides Rice/ carrots
Roasted butternut squash & red pepper risotto
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Sweetcorn/ courgettes
Layered roasted vegetables & mozzarella bake
School council request - Macaroni cheese
Stuffed peppers filled with wholemeal rice topped with tomato sauce
Roast potatoes/ broccoli
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables/baton carrots
Chips/peas/baked beans Additional
Dessert Steamed syrup sponge & custard Fruit & summer berry pie with crème fraiche
shortbread
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
