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Leavers’ Poem
Time to Fly
Six years ago, they walked through the door,
Tiny, excited, with so much in store. Innocent faces, shoes often untied, Eager to learn — or at least go outside!
They’ve learned in the classroom, on stage, on the pitch, They’ve learned how to tackle, how to dance, how to switch
From maths to their French, from science to plays, Though tucking in shirts? Still waiting for that phase!
Trainers at break, still worn after lunch, And ties at odd angles — we’ve seen quite a bunch.
But oh, how they’ve grown, in ways big and small, Becoming themselves — the best lesson of all.
‘The friends you make are the ones who spur you on, keep you going, maintain your sense of humour’
Edmund F., Head Boy
On sports fields they’ve run, they’ve kicked, they’ve thrown, In football, in hockey, in matches hard-fought and home-grown.
Rugby, netball, cricket galore, Fives, swimming, athletics — achievements and more!
Some are champions (national, no less!), But all wore the badge of CPS. Win or lose, they played with pride, Mud on their boots and friends by their side.
The stage lights have shone on these faces so bright —
Nativity memories, Peter Pan’s flight. Shrek had us laughing, and concerts inspired, Their courage and spirit have truly been admired.
New faces have joined, old friends moved away, But all left their mark in their own special way. They’ve camped, they’ve climbed, Swanage last week — Bushcraft, coasteering, and wet socks that reek!
Rain tried its best, but sun won the fight, And resilience blossomed in the soft fading light. Memories made that will last and last — A year group united, a friendship steadfast.
Thirty-four scholarships, grades shining bright, Seventy-six percent A*to B — what a sight! But numbers can’t capture what’s easy to see: Kindness, grit, and integrity.
And now they spread wings — to horizons anew, To Seaford, to Brighton, to Charterhouse too. RGS, Shrewsbury, Bradfield’s wide door, Marlborough, Hurst, Cranleigh — with dreams to explore.
Parents, it’s time — let them stand tall, Let them try, let them fail, let them give it their all. You’ve guided, you’ve helped, now loosen the rope, And watch them set o , full of courage and hope.
To the Class of 2025, hear this from me: Be bold, be yourself, be kind as can be. Find those who are di erent, who stand on their own — Be the one who makes sure no one’s alone.
Don’t always follow — forge your own track, And remember: we’re cheering, always watching your back. So here’s to this class — what laughter, what light! The next chapter’s beginning… go shine bright.
‘We learn that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts and that when we come together as a community and understand each other, we can achieve much more’
Hattie L., Head Girl
Form 1 (Year 3)
Lower School
Form 1 (Year
From Zoolab visits to Fun Friday Maths, Kew Gardens trips to hockey matches, life in Form 1 never stops!
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Lower School
Form 2 (Year 4)
Learning in our wonderful outside environment is such a privilege. We may be in Year 4, but we still love playtimes on the Pirate ship!
Lower School
Form 2 (Year 4)
Form 3 (Year 5)
What a fantastic year we’ve had from delicious chocolate tastings to the incredible performances in Finding Nemo. The highlight though has to be the amazing trip to Mill on the Brue! The children were an absolute joy, throwing themselves wholeheartedly into every challenge. From the teamwork of the low ropes and assault course to the pure thrill of the giant zip wire (everyone’s favorite!), they tackled it all. Seeing their smiles, laughter, and the wonderful memories they made together made this residential truly unforgettable.
Form 3 (Year 5)
Form 4 (Year 6)
Form 4 is the time in a pupil’s life when they transition from Middle to Upper School.
With the increase in work commitments, we see an ever-growing sense of independence and organisation.
Throughout the year they have thrived, enjoying success in the classroom, on the sports field and within the arts.
Form 4 (Year 6)
Upper School
Form 5 (Year 7)
Form 5 took a trip to the Winchester Science Centre to explore our solar system and discover how rockets are launched. The highlight of the visit was an incredible tour of the Milky Way, where we learned about the planets and their moons. We also got hands-on with Newton’s third law— ‘for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction’—by launching rockets in the lab using a rapid combustion reaction.
Upper School
In May, we, in Year 7 went on an epic adventure to Osmington Bay. The sun was our friend for the three days we were there- days packed with fun, laughter and adventure. We bonded over campfires and cheered each other on to overcome fear of heights and challenges that we were experiencing for the first time.
Upper School
Form 6 (Year 8)
Form 6 (2024-25) a fantastic group of individuals. They led the school from the top and will be remembered as one of the most cohesive and well-integrated year groups we have had at the school. The pupils mixed so well with each other and were such a joy to be around. They were successful in many aspects of school life, gaining no less than 34 scholarships between them. As a year group they won competitions in ski-racing, Fives, hockey, girls cricket and drama showing the breadth of their accomplishments. A highlight of the year was the week camping together in Swanage and having lots of fun in the sea and in the countryside. Pupils have now gone to their senior schools but lasting friendships and memories have been made and they will always be welcomed back to CPS with a smile.
Upper School
LAUNCH (Learning and Understanding New Challenging Horizons)
LAUNCH gives the children the opportunity to explore activities, ways of thinking and experiences beyond the curriculum.
The LAUNCH enrichment programme helps pupils uncover hidden talents, expand learning beyond the curriculum, and explore diverse activities — from flower arranging to codebreaking. Inspirational talks and entrepreneurial projects, including cake sales and a parent quiz night, raised funds for charity while building teamwork, collaboration, and a strong sense of purpose.
House Music Competition
During the Lent Term, the pupils took part in the House Music Competition. They performed as soloists in class music lessons to compete for a place in the final. This year, we opened up a new venue for our contemporary musicians who rocked away in the Wyatt Hall, whilst the classical instrumentalists and singers performed in our beautiful Chapel. It was a perfect celebration of highquality music-making from our young musicians!
House Singing Competition
The House Singing Competition is a solid highlight of the school calendar and this year it did not disappoint. The theme was ‘Take That’ and the house songs were ‘Relight My Fire’ (Diamonds), ‘Rule the World’ (Spades), ‘The Greatest Day’ (Hearts) and ‘Shine’ (Clubs). This was a heart-warming afternoon with lots of smiles; exactly what music is all about!
Autumn and Summer Concerts
With over 130 pupils involved, there was so much to celebrate in these concerts. Seeing the progression from beginners to more experienced players is hugely inspirational for our pupils. From String and Brass Ensembles, Chamber Music Groups and Choirs from ages 7-13, we hear the whole range of our musical o ering at Cranleigh. A notable highlight was the Symphony Orchestra performing the ‘Can-Can’ with added dancers on stage in can-can skirts. Pupils at CPS love their music making – smiles all round!
CPS Live!
With an ever-growing number of guitarists, drummers and general rock-stars, we added two extra concerts this year. The first CPS Live! was in December in the Wyatt Hall; it was such a success that the pupils performed again at the end of the Summer Term in the VCT at Cranleigh School. Both gigs were hugely well-received with outstanding performances from all involved. I’m sure our pupils will continue to rock-on into 2025-26!
Lower School Christmas Celebration
The Lower School Christmas Celebration is always a highly anticipated event and this year was no di erent. Form 2 (Year 4) delivered Christmas Poems with confidence, their smiling faces and Christmas jumpers helping to get the audience into the Festive mood! Following this, Year 3’s modern take on the Nativity story ‘The INN-spectors’ was performed with gusto! There was much laughter as the e cient inspectors (and Je rey) set about finding the best Inn in Bethlehem. Despite a grumpy donkey and some wise men with Satnav issues, the traditional story unfolded in a charming way, leaving enthusiastic performers and proud parents ready for Christmas.
Form 3 (Year 5) Finding Nemo Performing
Form 3 (Year 5) children wowed audiences with their delightful production of “Finding Nemo Kids”. The Disney Pixar story, famous for the renowned little clown fish from Sydney Australia, captured everyone’s imagination. The colourful costumes, the characterisation with excellent line delivery, the original dance and movement and the wonderful singing made it a feast of musical theatre. The 39 strong cast are to be congratulated on how they spread joy, enthusiasm and worked so well as a team and jumped straight in, a major theme of the production.
Form 5 (Year 7) Oliver
Could we still be buzzing from the incredible production of Oliver Jr! ? Even now, when we reflect on the school productions from last year, Oliver! holds a special place. The Year 7 Production brought a display of sheer talent to the new home at the Senior School. The audiences wanted more every step of the way, transporting us into the heart of the iconic story. Congratulations to every performer - you were phenomenal! Thanks to all behind the scenes who helped create this magical production.
Dance
Pupils have demonstrated continued excellence in their graded examinations for Modern, Tap, and Ballet. This year’s production, Dance Magic, featured all pupils participating in both curriculum and extracurricular dance. The performance provided an outstanding showcase of the skill, dedication, and artistry evident within Cranleigh Prep’s thriving dance programme.
Forms 1 & 2 (Years 3 & 4)
Musical abstraction
Leavers card
Form 3 (Year 5)
Chickens
Hundertwasser spirals
Form 4 (Year 6)
Cartoon abstraction
Form 5 (Year 7)
Lego abstraction
Form 6 (Year 8)
Self portraits
Da Vinci Club
Athletics
Cranleigh continues to increase the visibility of athletics throughout the year, from cross country and biathlon events in the first two terms, to the designated athletics season in the summer term. The school team entered both the Epsom College athletics meet and the West Surrey Prep Schools meet, at which we had a number of athletes who qualified for the National Prep School Championships in Birmingham.
Sports Day
Two days of hard-fought athletics events showcased the individual talents from children in Forms 1-6. Ten school records were broken and Hearts came out on top as the overall winners!
Boys’
Cricket
Summer at Cranleigh is a wonderful time of the year. With such splendid grounds for cricket, pupils and parents thoroughly enjoy spending the afternoon playing and watching the sport. Whether the boys are starting out their journey with plastic bats and the pairs version, or whether they are competing in the U11A or 1st XI teams, who both went deep into the Surrey Cup this year, all of the boys
Cricket Girls’
The girls at Cranleigh have now played cricket as a major sport for a number of years and the quality of batting, bowling and fielding across the school has grown exponentially. The U10 and U11 teams regularly play hardball cricket and the 1st XI were crowned ESCA Hardball champions 2025, with one of the strongest groups of players the school have ever had.
Football Boys’
Football Girls’
The first full block of girls’ football at Cranleigh Prep, was a huge success. Girls in Forms 1-6 all trained as year groups and played competitive fixtures against a raft of local schools. Whilst all teams were playing either five or seven a side this season, we are looking forward to the IAPS U11 and U13 tournaments held next year and the possibility of playing 11 a side in the top
Golf
CPS golfers continued to impress with wins against students in the senior school and local prep schools. The sport will continue to grow with the close link that has been forged with Cranleigh Golf and Country Club and the specialised coaching sessions that begin next year.
Tennis
With the introduction of early morning, games sessions, and after school tennis activities, the number of participants and the quality of tennis has dramatically increased this year. Teams in both the boys and girls divisions were a huge success and shows the appetite and ability that CPS pupils have for the sport.
- the boys’ hockey teams flourished throughout the Lent term. The U11 team performed well at the IAPS National Finals and the U13 team ended up winning the whole competition - another National title!
Hockey
Girls’
Hockey
Mass participation in the sport ensured that 127 fixtures were played across the year in Forms 1-6, with well over half of them victories.
The U13 girls travelled to Stamford Junior School for their IAPS National Finals and won the bowl competition! The Year 8’s were also lucky enough to go on a weekend Hockey tour to Gloucester in the Michaelmas term.
Netball
Forms 1-4 played Bee Netball (5-a-side with rotating bibs), while the older girls continued with the traditional 7-a-side format. All year groups were given the opportunity to play in a broad range of fixtures, including stand-alone games, triangular fixtures, and tournaments, ensuring breadth of opportunity. In the IAPS qualifiers, the 1st team achieved an impressive 3rd place, narrowly missing out on the IAPS National finals (where the top two qualify). Meanwhile, the U11 squad fought valiantly, losing a tough cup quarter-final with a final score of 4-5.
Horse Riding
Pupils from the Prep School entered the JWS and SJ qualifiers and also joined their counterparts from the Senior School to enter the NSEA National Championships, which the Cranleigh team won. The school also entered the SUPA intermediate junior schools grass polo championship, which we also won. A lot of equestrian success this year!
Swimming
A increased swimming gala schedule this year, gave our swimmers plenty of opportunities to hone their skills against other competitive swimmers. This enabled our older swimmers to join the Senior School swimmers in the annual Swimming League galas and four of our swimmers qualified for the IAPS National Swimming finals at the LAC. There are plans afoot to increase the exposure of competitive swimming meets for the younger Prep pupils - yet another sporting string to our children’s bow.
Rugby
An incredibly wide-ranging rugby season this year, included tag rugby for the Form 1 boys, contact rugby for boys in Forms 2-6 and a fantastic weekend tour to Gloucester. In addition to the regular season, we introduced a 7’s programme in the Lent term which was very popular and something that will be increased next year.
Fives
Our pupils had a wonderful Fives season, consistently performing
Triathlon
Each year our pupils get involves in the Restless Development Schools Triathlon raising money and working together as teams to complete the course across the campus.
Christmas Party Lunar New Year Celebrations
The boarders kicked o the holiday season with an absolutely spectacular Christmas Party! It had everything: amazing Christmas food, festive song and dance, mindbending yuletide quizzes, and thrilling games. And yes, Mr. B made a triumphant return with his signature brand of... shall we say, memorably terrible jokes! There truly is no better, brighter, or funnier way to see in the festive season!
Learning the Lion Dance was amazing! The dancers were great teachers.
Archery
Move over William Tell, step aside Katniss Everdene, and seriously, give it up, Robin Hood—there are new champion archers in the house! Our boarders grabbed their bows and hit the field for an electrifying Archery Tag event. Strangely, the children’s aim became laser-like in their precision when teachers joined
the fray!
I got the gap student right on the forehead!
Axe
Throwing
THRILL ALERT! A visiting company rolled into town and gave our boarders an unforgettable chance to become legendary ninjas and lumberjacks! Armed with ‘safe’ plastic axes and shuriken, the children aimed for glory. It was an absolute adrenaline rush, providing maximum fun. Bullseye!
3 bullseyes in a row…better
than a Viking warrior!
BBQ
Boarders gathered for one last hurrah, celebrating the year and giving the leavers a truly fond farewell to School House. The fun was explosive, featuring a dizzying 10-metre climbing tower for the daring; a chaotic and side-splittingly funny inflatable bungee run, and, of course, a required stop at the ice cream van for a final scoop of summer joy. It was a spectacular celebration of friendship and good times!
The ice cream covered in Oreos and chocolate sauce is the best!
Skateboarding
Our boarders got a masterclass in awesome when professional skateboard instructors rolled into School House to teach them all things boards! The Perry Quad was instantly transformed into the school’s very own, highenergy skate park and the school buildings became the ultimate backdrop for showing o new tricks. It was a day of flips, grinds, and gravity-defying fun—proving our boarders have serious skills on four wheels!
Pupils clutched their sticky to ee apples and gasped in unison as the night sky erupted into an incredible, jawdropping spectacle of colour and light. After the dazzling main event, the fun continued as everyone gathered to enjoy the crackling charm of sparklers and a camp fire with s’mores. A perfect tradition to warm up a chilly night!
Fireworks Summer Fun
I don’t know how Mr Brooks managed to light so many fireworks so quickly – he must be superman!
A sizzling summer evening demanded action! The solution? A full-scale, refreshing water fight extravaganza! Armed with an arsenal of water pistols and mountains of buckets full to the brim, the boarders launched into battle. It was pure, hilarious chaos and the absolute best way to beat the heat. Mission accomplished: everyone was soaking wet and perfectly cooled down!
