Message from the Headmaster
Our families have recently received a copy of our Cranmorian which gives a wonderful insight into the many events that took place throughout the previous academic year. This year will prove to be equally exciting with many opportunities for our pupils. Our dedicated CPA also have many events planned for our parents which started with the quiz last Friday evening. Everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed the event, not least the winning SLT team; I will say no more! We are looking forward to the ever popular annual fireworks which will take place on Saturday 5th November. In addition, there are plans for a spring ball and camping in the summer term. My sincere gratitude to all the volunteers who work incredibly hard to organise these events.
I was pleased to see that the U13 footballers were victorious in all of their school fixtures this week. Our U14 players participated in competitive matches which were a great opportunity for them to experience football at a higher level and build on their skills. The importance and benefits of teamwork were promoted in teambuilding sessions for Years 7 and 9 this week. Our CCF programme is underway with taster sessions for pupils in Year 8 and a presentation for our parents. Preparations for the rugby season have also begun with lunchtime development sessions for senior pupils.
The very best of luck to our skiers this week at the ESSKIA nationals in Norwich.
Mr Everitt
3 OCTOBER 2022
Celebrating National Poetry Day
Year 7 and 8 pupils have worked hard to write poems on the theme of the Environment for this year’s National Poetry Day. We were inundated with imaginative entries that included collages of rubbish and leaves, acrostic poems and some thoughtful reflections on the impact of climate change.
11 pupils received Distinctions for their Highly Commended compositions:
Year
Year 8 Toby H Omar S Willoughby G
The 4 overall winners were Zack K, Toby H, Daniel B and Teddy M, who all wrote sensitive pieces packed full of memorable poetic imagery. Each boy will receive a book prize in Assembly. Well done to all who took part.
7 Josh O
Miles
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Zack
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Otis W Teddy M Leo N Daniel B Louis S
Book Week 10th to 14th October
Next week, we are holding our annual Book Week for all Cranmore pupils. We will be celebrating our love of reading all week through various activities inside and outside of the classroom. For your information, here is a summary of the various events which are taking part.
Mrs Watkinson, School Librarian
DATE ACTIVITY
GROUPS LOCATION
Tuesday 11th Visit by author Sarah Govett and book signing. 8 and 9 In school
Thursday 13th Book Quiz with prizes to be won! 6, 7, 8 and 9 Senior Library
Friday 14th Usborne book fair.
Pupils will visit with their class during the school day and may bring home a wish slip with details of how books can be ordered.
Parents are welcome to visit from 3.30pm to 5pm on Friday 14th.
Books will be delivered to school after half term.
All Hospitality Suite
This
YEAR
My congratulations to Head Chorister, Kamran H, who sang ‘On the Street Where You Live’, so beautifully in Senior Assembly
Mr Harris, Head of Music
Music News
Congratulations
to Morton House for winning the House Cup this week! Week’s House Cup Winner
Team Building for Year 9 & 7 On Wednesday 5th October, Year 9 and Year 7 had an afternoon of teambuilding activities. The boys showed teamwork skills, enthusiasm and (as ever) competitive spirit to work their way through a number of puzzles, challenges and games. It was great to see everyone getting stuck in and working well together. Year 7 Year 9
COMBINED CADET FORCE
On Thursday 6th October the current cadets invited parents and pupils who are thinking of joining to a talk about the activities they carry out and to see an example of a drill and parade.
DRAMA COMPETITION
Sports Roundup
Our rowing programme has started exceptionally well under the new leadership of Mr House. Years 7, 8 and 9 have the opportunity to row on the Thames on the respective Games afternoons using Walton Rowing club. Land based training also takes place in Games lessons and after school training on Mondays. Physical and athletic testing has been taking place in our before school Scholarship and Performance session. The Athletic Development Centre has been put to good use, whilst our Head of Football uses the opportunity to discuss football tactics and strategies. The rugby pre season skill sessions started last week which take place on Tuesday and Wednesday lunchtime. We had some competitive U14 fixtures vs Downsend and some impressive performances against Kings House.
Cricket Coaching at Cranmore
Please see flyer regarding information about individual and small group cricket coaching held at Cranmore.
Half-term Sport Camps at Cranmore
Please see flyer regarding information about holiday football camps held at Cranmore.
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
Year 7 & 8 rowing
Year 6 Games
Scholarship & Performance
Sacraments
Thought for the week:
Will you accept the love and gifts of God given through the sacraments?
Sacraments
Lord Jesus Christ, when I am uncertain about what I should do, guide me along your path. You keep my path straight. When I do not know which way to turn, teach me your ways. Help me to be attentive to your voice as you guide me through life. Your word is a lamp for my feet. Shine the light of your love into my confusion. Bring clarity to my mind.
Through your mighty name.
Amen.
REFLECTION
Children in Year 3 are invited to approach their parish priest, if they are interested in preparing for their First Holy Communion this school year. Children in Year 9 are also invited to contact their parish priest regarding preparation for Confirmation. If you missed First Holy Communion or Confirmation preparations over recent years then you are also welcome to contact your parish. In the words of Pope Francis, “Making your First Communion shows that you want to be closer to Jesus every day, to grow in friendship with Him and to lead other people to share in the joy He wants us to feel.”
Let us Pray: Our Father Hail Mary 1 minute silence
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The seven sacraments touch all stages and all important moments of Christian life.”
Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1210
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
Notices
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Notices
Menu
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Soup Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day
Soup of the day Soup of the day
Main Spaghetti bolognese
Chicken katsu curry
Chef’s carvery Honey roast gammon
Chicken tikka masala with rice & naan bread
Jacket potato & beans
Jacket potato & beans
Vegetarian Quorn mince bolognese
Sides Pasta
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables
Falafel served in pitta bread
Jacket potato & beans
Battered cod fillet or jumbo fish fingers
Jacket potato & baked beans Jacket potato & beans
Steamed rice Stir fried vegetables
Prawn crackers
Mixed bean & vegetable ragout with wholemeal rice
Roast potatoes
Cauliflower & broccoli cheese Green beans
Additional Salad bar Salad bar Salad bar
Vegetable & bean burritos Wholemeal penne pasta in a roasted cherry tomato
Broccoli Roasted carrots
Chips Peas Baked beans
Dessert Apple pie & custard
Coconut & mango infused rice pudding
Sticky toffee pudding and butterscotch sauce
Jacket potato & beans Salad bar
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Iced topped vanilla sponge
Fruity Friday
