Celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week
In recognition of Children’s Mental Health Week, the Senior School was addressed by Anthony Bennett, also known as “the miracle man”. He shared his personal story of great resilience; the power of teamwork, and how he works everyday to maintain his positive mindset, throughout all of life’s inevitable ups and downs. His final message to pupils was for them to simply remember to “love, be kind and help others”, every day.
Mr Pulford thanked Anthony for his inspiring talk and prompted pupils to remember his message and story, particularly as we say together the last line of Cranmore’s school prayer: “Let me be kind and helpful to everyone I meet, because you love them”.
Year 10 and Year 11 Mental Health Ambassadors helped to serve hot chocolate and cream to the Senior School last Friday, raising awareness and funds for the Place2Be children’s mental health charity. Senior pupils enjoyed taking the opportunity to chat and relax with their friends at breaktime and we raised an incredible £631.14 for the Place2Be charity.
UKMT Team Maths Challenge and Intermediate Maths Challenge
Congratulations to 'Team Cranmore' for coming 5th in the regional final of the Team Maths Challenge. They were amongst fierce competition, including two teams from Brighton College. They were superb ambassadors for the school and put in an outstanding effort throughout the day.
UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge
There were some outstanding performances from our pupils in Years 9 and 10 in the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge - a problem-solving competition designed for pupils up to Year 11.
Performance Highlights:
Aryan S (Year 11) - Gold Certificate and invited to take part in the Maclaurin Olympiad.
Colin C (Year 8) - Gold Certificate and invited to take part in the 'Grey Kangaroo', despite being a year younger than the age range the competition is designed for!
Daniel B (Year 9) - Gold Certificate and best score in Years 9 and 10 combined. Invited to take part in the 'Grey Kangaroo'.
Matthew W (Year 11) - Gold Certificate
Silver Certificates were awarded to Henry C, Austin J, Cameron S, Carlos S, Sam T, Ben W, Harrison L-C, Alex B.
In addition, 20 Bronze Certificates were awarded.
Well done to all who were involved!
Mr Savvides, Head of Senior School Mathematics
ISA Hockey Finalists!
Congratulations to our U15 Hockey team who were finalists at the ISA Hockey Tournament which took place at the iconic Lee Valley Park, the stadium where the 2012 Olympics took place. The team went undefeated and won their semi-final on penalty flicks. Cranmore lost the final 2-0 but should be very proud of their effort and performances on the day. Well done all!
Cranmore host the Swimming Regional IAPS
On Wednesday, we were privileged to host a regional round of the IAPS Swimming Championships. No fewer than eight schools were on site competing in both individual and relay races. Cranmore won several races, but we will have to wait until all the regionals have been completed before we know if we have any national finalists.
February Half-Term Athlete Development Camp
Talented Athlete Academy are running a camp this February half-term at Cranmore. Please see the flyers and use the link below for more information:
https://www.talentedathleteacademy.com/
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
This Week
A Reading from the Gospel of Luke
One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God. He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat. When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
Reflection
Jesus calls the disciples. He calls them to put out into the deep.
This is a great moment where reason meets with Revelation. It seems unreasonable for Simon Peter to start fishing again. They have fished all night and caught nothing. It is time to leave it for now. And yet Jesus’ words and commandments bring life and hope. They sustain us and make the impossible, possible. Put out into the deep.
Prayer
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears
Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Mon 14th - Thurs 17th April
The course is suitable for players from Grade 1 up to Grade 6 and is open to children from Year 4 to Year 9.
The programme will include:
String Orchestra
Swing/Jazz Band
Full Orchestra Rehearsals
Sectional Rehearsals
General Musicianship
Recreational Time
Further details can be obtained from: Mrs Caroline Yalden, Director of Music (c.yalden@st-teresas.com)
Monday
Soup Soup of the day
Main Mild Beef Chilli Con Carne served in a taco & dips
Vegetarian
Mixed Bean & Quorn Chilli
Sides Spicy rice Steamed Sweetcorn
Soup of the day
Piri Piri Chicken with Pitta Bread, Baby Gem and Homemade Sauces
Honey Roasted Gammon with Stuffing & Gravy
Cheesy Vegetable Enchilada
Feta & Spinach Filo Pie
Sweet & Sour Turkey Noodles
Additional Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Potato Wedges Macho Peas
Rainbow Slaw
Garlic & Thyme Roasted Potatoes Green Beans
Sticky Teriyaki Quorn & Aubergine
Dessert
Citrus Drizzle Cake
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
White Chocolate & Cherry Shortbread
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Steamed Rice Broccoli
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Friday Menu
Apple Filo Pie with Custard
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Freshly Battered Fish or Breaded Fish
Fillet with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Macaroni
Cheese with a Crispy Onion
Topping
Chunky Chips Garden Peas
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Chocolate Brownie
Fresh Fruit
