20 February 2023
Message from the Headmaster
A warm welcome back to everyone after the half-term break. It proved to be a busy period on-site with the new Science and Technology Centre rapidly taking shape. Our older pupils have already had a visit to the impressive building, and details will be shared about the opportunity for parents to tour the Centre towards the end of this term.
On Tuesday, all our pupils and staff were treated to delicious pancakes at lunchtime before the start of Lent. The following day, our school community came together to celebrate Ash Wednesday Mass with Fr. Stephen. Thank you to the parents who joined us and I know they were particularly impressed with the powerful collective singing voice of our pupils.
I would like to congratulate the pupils from Cranmore who competed in the English Ski Championships in Bormio last week. All the boys skied very well with three finishing in the top 20 in the Slalom and Giant Slalom events. We are exceptionally proud of their performance and efforts.
This week has been Internet Safety Week across the Trust. A group of pupils participated in the E Sports Tournament in London. Competition was strong but the pupils had an enjoyable first experience of the event.
Well done to our Year 9 mathematicians who participated in the Intermediate Maths Challenge, a national competition that encourages mathematical reasoning, precision of thought, and fluency in using mathematical techniques to solve interesting problems. There were some impressive results with pupils being awarded bronze and silver certificates for their problem-solving skills. Well done to everyone involved.
Mr Everitt
UKMT Maths Challenge
Earlier in February, all pupils in Year 9 sat the UKMT Intermediate Maths Challenge. This is the first time pupils in Cranmore took part in the challenge, which is open to pupils in Years 9, 10 and 11 in schools in the UK and across the world. Congratulations to our high achieving problem solvers who were awarded certificates for their performance. This is a superb achievement for the pupils, particularly since they are the youngest in the age bracket for the challenge. We are expecting great things from our pupils as they move into year 10 and 11! Special congratulations to Charles N who was awarded a certificate for Best in School. It will be the turn of our Year 7 and 8 pupils to take part in the Junior Maths Challenge shortly after the Easter break.
Music News
Congratulations to this fine young horn player, Sam B (8MR) who played the beautiful ‘Evening Prayer’ by Humperdinck during senior assembly. He was awarded a Distinction for his excellent performance.
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.
Mr Harris, Director of Music
Sports Update
The Hockey season officially started with matches against King Edwards Witley, Feltonfleet, Hall Grove, Cranleigh and Rokeby. Racquets is taking place in Senior PE and pre-season cricket has continued during Monday and Tuesday lunchtimes.
Holiday Sports Camps at Cranmore - please see below: https://www.activatecamps.co.uk/venues/cranmore-school/
Congratulations to the following pupils for their amazing performances at the English Ski Championships in Bormio:
• Henry B and Samuel B - Prep
• Freddie B and Theo T - Seniors
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
Sports Update
World Book Day Activities
Next Week
Next week, we shall be celebrating World Book Day with various activities throughout the school. We are looking forward to an exciting few days celebrating the joy of reading!
Mrs Watkinson, School Librarian, and the English Department
Date Activity
01/03/23
02/03/23
Battle of the Books final in Assembly
Carousel of book-related activities in the Senior Library
A book-themed lunch
03/03/23 Dress up or bring in 3 props from a book or character
Closing date for Book in a Jar competition
Year Groups
Years 7 and 8
Years 4 to 9
Whole school
Whole school
Upper Prep and Seniors
Dress up as your favourite book character or bring in 3 props to represent that character on Friday 3rd March to
Notices
Sports Update
Thought for the week:
How will you mark Lent?
A Prayer for Lent
Almighty and ever living God, you invite us deeper into your world, your people, your Lent. May this time be one of outward focus; seeking you in those we often ignore. Help us live a Lent focused on freedom, generosity and encounter. Give us hearts hungry to serve you and those who need what we have to give.
Amen
REFLECTION
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Let us Pray: Our Father Hail Mary
1 minute silence
To experience Lent with love means caring for those who suffer or feel abandoned and fearful.”
Why 40 days? The number 40 is significant in Scripture. In Genesis, the flood which destroyed the Earth was brought about by 40 days and nights of rain. The Hebrews spent 40 years in the wilderness before reaching the land promised to them by God. Moses fasted for 40 days before receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the wilderness in preparation for his ministry. What will you do over the next 40 days?
Pope Francis
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Message from our Chaplaincy Team
Lent
Notices
Tickets are on sale now for the Cranmore 55th Anniversary Ball and can be purchased by using the following link: https://buytickets.at/cranmoreparentsassociation/836067
Menu
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Soup Soup of the day – Tomato & basil
Soup of the day – Carrot & coriander
Main Chicken & vegetable tikka masala with rice & poppadum’s
Meatballs in a fresh tomato & herb sauce with rice
Soup of the day – Roasted butternut squash & sweet potato
Roasted chicken breast with Yorkshire pudding & stuffing
Jacket potato & beans
Plain pasta & tomato sauce
Jacket potato & beans
Soup of the day – I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato soup
Mrs Twit’s wiggly worm spaghetti
carbonara with garlic & cheese bread or chicken bang-bang wraps
Plain pasta & tomato sauce
Soup of the day – Roasted red pepper & tomato
Traditional battered fish fillet or jumbo fish fingers
Vegetarian Fresh vegetable & lentil curry with rice & poppadums
Sides Rice/green beans & carrots
Additional Salad bar
Roasted butternut squash & pea risotto
Peas & sweetcorn/ courgettes
Layered roasted vegetables & mozzarella bake
Horrid Henry’s stinky school
vegetarian sausages & messy mash
Roast potatoes/ broccoli Hogwarts herby new potatoes
Peter Rabbit’s carrots
Salad bar
Salad bar
Salad bar
Jacket potato & beans
Stuffed peppers filled with wholemeal rice topped with tomato sauce
Chips/peas/ baked beans
Salad bar
Dessert Chocolate sponge & chocolate sauce
Homemade carrot cake with cream cheese frosting
Millionaire shortbread
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory cake
Strawberry smoothie bar
