CRANLEIGH SCHOOL
South Newsletter Summer 2012
M r s F r e t t ’s R e p o r t It never ceases to amaze me just how much the South girls can pack into a term and still remain cheerful right through to the end … well, relatively! I have just returned from a crazy but great fun evening with my 4th Form in TASC playing all kinds of wacky games with the West 4th Form. Wow, what a year! Some have played cricket against the MCC ladies team; many are playing hockey, netball at county level, and the musi‐ cians and budding thespians have taken the school by storm. LVth have had their first taste of GCSEs and escaped unscathed. They are a strong, loud (painfully so at times!), united and talented group and I can’t believe they have been two years in my care and have survived. The UVth have worked hard for their GCSEs and dare I say it, with no fuss or hysteria. (Yes, we do pro‐ duce calm, unflappable girls in South!). The L6th are taking on the mantle as leaders of the house, and my warmest congratula‐ tions goes to Emily Robinson ‐ Senior Prefect (the first one in South for a long time!), Imara Gluning ‐ Head of house, and Ellie Sutherland ‐ her Deputy. They are also supported by an excellent team of 4th Form Prefects and House Reps. So to the top ‐ my wonderful, irrepressible, gifted, adorable (at moments) U6th. What a year you have been, lead by the Churchillian qualities of Emily Coleridge and the exuberant Rosie Peters. Thank you for all you have done for South this year and your housemistress. We will miss you. We also say farewell to Miss Morland and Dr Jackson who have been incredible tutors. So, my 2nd year has ended as South Housemistress and I can hand on heart say I really love my job. Of course, Miss Greenwood, Miss Sturdee, Claire (with the amazing help of Mrs Griffiths and Kim whilst Matey has been away) make it all worthwhile and a lot of fun. My deepest thanks to my long‐suffering husband Dan! He pours the much‐needed wine! Have a great summer. God bless. Mrs Frett x
Parent‐Daughter Charity Te n n i s nd
On the 22 April, South House hosted a charity mother/ father and daughter tennis tournament. The day started with glorious weather and pairs of players turned up with extra parents to support. Many mothers had generously donated cupcakes to sell in aid of the charities, Tildy’s Trust and Beyond Ourselves. Once Miss Greenwood had assembled everyone into their groups the tennis was off! Everyone played superbly, but eventually it was called off due to a sudden turn in the weather. Fortunately we had all already had at least three matches. Thank you to Miss Greenwood and Mrs Frett for hosting the wonderful event!
F r o d o ’s C o r n e r Another year has passed and although I am old, I am not deaf. I know some of you adore me …. and why not? I am cute, cuddly, affectionate and have good listening skills. I overheard Mrs F asking some girls to be peer mentors and I’m most upset she didn’t ask me. I’ve had years of training listening to the Fretts go on … and on! It’s been a bit quiet here without Matey. She is really the only one who loves me unconditionally, although Claire lets me sit under her desk and doesn’t yell when I sneak in to get a look at the biscuit tin. I’ll miss you all. I’ll miss your squeals, your singing, your arguing (it’s no good ignoring me, I can hear!) and your mess. Please think about me in the summer as I’ll have no‐one to give me apple cores, left over noodles and partially eaten Bourbons. I’ll leave you with some canine jokes: Q: Why did the poor dog chase his own tail? A: He was trying to make both ends meet! Q: What do you get if you cross a sheepdog with a rose? A: A collie‐flower! Q: Why do dogs wag their tails? A: Because no one else will do it for them!