Senior Chronicle 8 may 2023

8 May 2023

Message from the Headmaster

This week we prepared diligently for what would be another exceptionally busy Open Morning which saw a record number of visitors attend the school. Our guests were suitably wowed by the incredible facilities, friendly staff and exceptionally talented pupils. The older students were excellent at guiding prospective parents around the school, and the guests were enormously impressed with the politeness and maturity of the boys. Thank you to the CPA for their help and support; it was a wonderful event that showcased Cranmore at its very best.

A special mention to the Cranmore pupils who took part in the Surrey Tennis tournaments last week. The boys did brilliantly by winning the event, it was an outstanding effort and I extend my congratulations on their success. Well done also to the pupils who have qualified for the IAPS swimming finals in individual and relay events. The competition will take place at the London Aquatic Centre in June and we wish them the very best of luck.

Looking forward, do save the date of 1st July as we will be hosting the very popular annual Crancamp. Thank you to the CPA for once again organising this event for the whole Cranmore community.

Mr

Everitt

Open Day

We were delighted to welcome so many families to our Open Morning today. The pupils led tours around the School, popping in to engaging lessons and seeing matches being played.

Coronation Cake Competition Winner

Congratulations to Cameron S in Year 7 who is the winner of the Coronation Cake Competition in the Senior School. The whole school were thrilled to buy the cakes which had been entered into the competition during their morning break last Friday. Thank you to all pupils and parents who brought in cakes.

This week’s merit winner is Borelli.

Congratulations!

Merit Winner

Year 7 Cards to Buckingham Palace

Pupils in Year 7 produced some wonderful cards containing messages or poems for King Charles III to mark the coronation in their English lessons. We have sent these to Buckingham Palace in the hope of receiving some correspondence in return.

Sport Update

Surrey U14s Tennis

The Surrey Tennis Tournaments took place last week at St George's School. Adam H and Jayden F represented Cranmore U14s and did brilliantly in the event. They won 5 of their 6 matches against some very good tennis opponents. An outstanding effort from both boys and a big well done! I'm also pleased to share that our U10s pair won their tournament.

Despite the recent poor weather, we have still had many cricket matches taking place. A highlight was a great display by our U13 Year Group against Cranleigh and Shrewsbury House with 3 matches being won by Cranmore. Our U14s also featured in the Surrey Cup against Tiffin School.

Our Swim Squads have had a very successful year to date, with many highlights taking place. We have recently had confirmation of pupils that have qualified for the IAPS finals both in individuals and relays - please see below. The event takes place at the London Aquatic Centre at the end of June.

U10 - Charlie S – individual Front crawl

U11 - Medley relay and Front crawl relay - Edward W, Max G, Henry C, Alexander G.

U11 - Henry C - individual butterfly

U12 - Medley relay and front crawl relay - Daniel B, Freddie R, Jojo S, Adrian S

U12 - Daniel B - individual backstroke,

U12 - Freddie R - individual breaststroke,

U12 - Jojo S - individual front crawl

U13 - Medley relay - Charlie C, Ben M, Jack P, Sam S

U13 - Jack P - individual Front crawl,

U13 - Ben M individual breaststroke

May half-term Sports Camps at Cranmore - please see links below and flyers:

Harlequins Rugby Camp

https://eequ.org/experience/3251

Football Camp

https://www.participant.co.uk/surreyfootballcoaching/event/419424/?x=1#init

Goalkeeping Camp

https://ab1academy.com/surrey-camp/

Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport

U13 VS Cranleigh U13 VS Shrewsbury House

Our Lady of Fatima

Thought for the week:

How will you spread peace?

Prayer for Peace

Our Lady of Fatima, Today we pray for your Son to come to our aid and end the suffering and wars throughout the world. Help us to be like the children at Fatima; loving, trusting and faithful. May we pray to bring peace to our own world in our own small way by choosing to love and trust in the Lord. Amen.

REFLECT

May 13th marks the anniversary of the first of six apparitions of the Virgin Mary to three shepherd children of Fátima, Portugal. Lucia dos Santos (aged 9) and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto (aged 8 and 6, respectively) were tending sheep in central Portugal in 1917 when they had a vision of a woman surrounded by light who identified herself as the Lady of the Rosary. She exhorted them to pray the rosary for world peace.

Let us Pray: Our Father

Hail Mary

1 minute silence

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In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

A Message from our Chaplaincy Team

Do not be afraid to take a chance on peace, to teach peace.”

Pope John Paul II

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MESSAGE FROM ESTA

Men's Tennis Group

ESTA is delighted to introduce a Men's Group to its programme running on MONDAYS (no longer Wednesdays) at 7:45-8:45pm!

Sessions will take place at St Teresa's for 7 weeks from 15th May until the end of term. Players should be of an intermediate standard.

If you are interested, please contact Kirsti at esta@effinghamschools.org or on 07980 604372.

May Half Term Tennis Camp

We are excited to be running a tennis camp at ESTA from Tuesday 30th May-Friday 2nd June.

Please note the timings as follows:

9-12pm Years 2-4

9-12pm Performance Camp (invitational)

1-4pm Years 5&6

1-4pm Years 7-11

Camp days are priced at £39 per player with a 10% discount for the full week option.

Please contact Kirsti to sign up or for more details at esta@effinghamschools.org

Open Event at ESTA - Sunday 14th May

We are looking forward to seeing those of you who have signed up to our drills and skills event on Sunday 14th May! This is a FREE event open to all players from Years 2-11 and is a great opportunity to get on court and have a hit with our fabulous coaches. There will be a BBQ running at the clubhouse for players and parents to enjoy!

Reminder of timings for the event:

11-12pm Years 7-11

12-1pm Years 2-6 *We are delighted to open this event up to Year 2 players!

Please contact Kirsti to sign up or for more details at esta@effinghamschools.org

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Senior Chronicle 8 may 2023

Message from the Headmaster

Open Day

Coronation Cake Competition Winner

Year 7 Cards to Buckingham Palace

Sport Update

Surrey U14s Tennis

Our Lady of Fatima

Thought for the week:

How will you spread peace?

Prayer for Peace

REFLECT

MESSAGE FROM ESTA

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