6th February 2023
Message from the Headmaster
We were fortunate to welcome Steve Macaulay from 2020 Dreams to Cranmore as part of our provision for Children’s Mental Health Week. We want to empower pupils to be contributors to the building of a supportive and trustworthy community. To that end, Steve offered workshops with all pupils in Years 3 to 9 on a range of topics such as confidence building, supportive friendships, positive thinking and emotional intelligence, which ties in with our theme of Intellect.
In the Senior school, pupils and staff also took part in some entertaining break time karaoke, there was a Thursday lunchtime fun games fundraising event, and there were some yoga lessons throughout the week. The French Breakfast event was a wonderful success with Year 5 pupils from Cranmore and St Teresa’s coming together to practise their French conversation skills over hot chocolate, croissants and bread rolls. I would like to thank the accompanying students in Year 9 from Cranmore and Year 10 from St Teresa’s for supporting staff and younger pupils throughout the morning. It was a wonderful opportunity for the pupils to spend valuable time together. Thank you also to our catering team for helping to bring a touch of France to the dining room.
We have had an extremely successful week in sport on the squash courts, the rugby pitch and, in particular, the hockey field. Our U13 team competed in the IAPS Regional Competition, were undefeated in the group stages and made it to the semi-finals of the event. They have subsequently qualified for the National Finals which will be held in March. Well done to all those who took part on the day.
Mr Everitt
French Breakfast
We hosted a French breakfast for the Year 5 pupils across the Trust to practice their French. Some of our senior students helped to keep the flow of conversation going, as well as enjoying the breakfast.
Art News
Year 7 have begun the construction of their design boards; each unique in their process with many incorporating mindful geometric origami within their compositions
The Art, Craft and Design Club students have been learning to knit this week! They have come to realise that it is not as easy as they had originally thought, requiring careful dexterity and much perseverance!
Mental Health Week
As part of Mental Health week we had Steve Macaulay from 2020 Dreams visit us to give the boys various talks based around confidence and connection. There were also other themed activities performed around the school including karaoke.
The Mental Health Ambassadors also attended a ‘minimedics’ talk at St Teresa’s. What a wonderful week it has been.
Duke of Edinburgh
As part of the Duke of Edinburgh award, some Year 9 pupils have been volunteering their time to become Reading Buddies in our Lower Prep School. They have been incredible role models in encouraging the children to enjoy their reading books. The Lower Prep look forward to their visits every Tuesday morning, and eagerly have their reading books ready to share with them.
Sports Update
Our hockey season started on Monday with the U13s IAPS Regionals. The team went undefeated in the 6 Group matches and then won the quarter final. Unfortunately, Cranmore lost the semi-final to the eventual winners, but won the 3rd /4th playoff to finish 3rd overall. This result means Cranmore have now qualified for the National Finals.
We had an U14 squash match against RGS, Guildford at the beginning of the week. Both Year 8 and Year 9 pupils played some great squash which resulted in a comprehensive victory to Cranmore.
Our U14s rugby 7s teams competed in mini 7s tournament on Tuesday. Opposition schools included Box Hill and Downsend. There were some very strong displays which bodes well for the 7s season ahead.
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.participant.co.uk/surreyfootballcoaching/event/408205/?x=1#init https://www.activatecamps.co.uk/venues/cranmore-school/
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport U14s Squash VS RGS U13s Hockey IAPSHOUSE CUP WINNERS
Congratulations to this week’s Senior Merit Winner Borelli for gaining the highest number of merits this week!
Music News
Spring Soiree
We are looking forward to a major concert at the end of the term, The Cranmore Spring Soiree on
Thursday 23rd March 7pm
In our beautiful Auditorium.
please be aware that the following groups will be performing:
Orchestra
Wind Band
Chamber Strings
Training Strings
Intermediate Orchestra
Brass Group
Saxophone Group
Woodwind Group
Cranmore Rocks
UP Chamber Choir
Senior Chamber Choir
Bel Canto
Mr Harris, Director of Music
