SIXTH FORM PREPARE TO LAUNCH

““The DEAR initiative is a brilliant idea. It can lead to fascinating discussions and debates between classmates, helping us further understand the course content while considering outside perspectives. The texts are an opportunity to start new academic conversations, which I find both enriching and entertaining.”

Drop Everything And Read (DEAR)

Cranleigh Sixth Form’s DEAR programme is immersive and thought-provoking.

Pupils are assigned texts based on their future career pathways and report back to their peers in a TEDx-style forum. This also forms part of the Core Curriculum’s Reading Review.

Appointment of Heads of School

Our Sixth Form Student Leadership team are an integral part of the School. Their presence brings a quality and breadth that helps create an all-inclusive, friendly, and supportive atmosphere which typifies Cranleigh. We place great value on our Heads of School. They model and encourage creative thought and positive camaraderie in their peer groups. Congratulations to our new Head Boy, Amaan and Head Girl, Chantelle.

International Trade Game

A brilliant way to learn about theoretical concepts typical of economic thinking. The International Trade Game is a realistic reflection of the current global economy, and our Year 12s were highly motivated to play. The game also ties in the themes of globalisation, sustainability, and global inequality, which form part of Cranleigh’s Core Curriculum Global Citizenship course. Game On!

Reading Review – Tim Marshall

Cranleigh Senior students were honoured to talk with Tim Marshall during an exclusive online discussion forum focusing on the Global Awareness and Reading Review modules of our Sixth Form Core Curriculum. After reading his book, Prisoners of Geography students discussed their key takeaways directly with Tim. They boldly probed his extensive 30-year media career as he had been the Diplomatic Editor and Foreign Correspondent for Sky News.

“Since moving to Abu Dhabi at the start of Sixth Form, I have felt nothing but support from Cranleigh. From the Bridging-the-Gap sessions to help choose our A Levels to the positive online learning offered during the pandemic, Cranleigh has encouraged me throughout and given me confidence in my abilities. When joining the Sixth Form, I was impressed with the wellbeing committees, which are a big part of events and initiatives and the student-led assemblies at the Senior School. These give every pupil a chance to get involved something I hadn’t experienced in previous schools.”

Chantelle F. Head of School, Year 13

Institute of Leadership (ILM) Award

Our Year 12 students participated in the accredited Institute of Leadership (ILM) Award. Leadership skills dramatically improve educational prospects and enhance career progression. As with our Learning to Lead Co-Curricular Activity, ILM offers a deep dive into leadership, collaboration, and critical thinking.

The Forbes 30/50 Summit

Mona and Georgia, had the privilege to attend

The Forbes 30/50 Summit here in Abu Dhabi after they wrote an insightful paper on ethics, policy and gender equality. The summit hosted high-profile female change-makers aged over 50 and under 30. Chaired by Mika Brzezinski, inspirational speakers included First Lady Hilary Clinton, HE Noura Bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Safiya Al Sayegh and Tyra Banks. All offered unprecedented insights into the fields of leadership, business, technology, wellness, philanthropy, art, sport, civil and women’s rights and more.

“‘From Culture Comes Strength’, if you are a Cranleighan, this motto goes without saying. It is what we strive for and aim to show every day. Our ethos not only influences our multicultural environment but forms one by bringing together students from around the world to collaborate. This School has taught us the lessons early in life that will lead us to greatness in the future.”

Amaan S. Head of School, Year 13