The Cranleighan 2023

THE CRANLEIGHAN 2023 THE CRANLEIGHAN 2023

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INTRODUCTION CONTENTS 2

FROM OUR HEAD

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FROM OUR DEPUTY HEADS

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FROM OUR SENIOR PREFECTS

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ACADEMICS

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PERFORMING ARTS

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SPORTS

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ROUND THE HOUSES

FROM OUR HEAD MR MARTIN READER

Back to the Future, the film of my A-Level year – with its namesake band, McFly, according to my daughter finally touring again after pandemic postponements – seems an apt theme for the year 2022-2023.

109 ACTIVITIES 117 COMMUNITY

The Cranleighan 2023 No. 73 December 2023 Editors: MRS JODY COOKSLEY AND MRS AMANDA EVANS Photographic Editor: MRS AMANDA EVANS

The Department for Education had decided that exam results would return to 2019 levels and the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate (ISI) revisited the school for the first time since 2018. Both would give an indication of where we were as a school, how successful change initiatives had been and suggest actions for the future.

I confessed last year to some trepidation about what this would mean for Cranleighans’ results and futures, especially as the universities appeared not to be making downward adjustments to offers. The Upper Sixth had not experienced a public exams session previously so had no way of gauging how to revise, pace and test themselves or knowing how they dealt with those pressures. Whilst those in the Upper Fifth had managed a full twoyear course, they had missed Common Entrance and their final term of Prep. Their first year at Cranleigh had been severely disrupted just at a time when their education should have been placing essential building blocks.

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I need not have worried. The students were magnificent and did themselves proud, considerably outperforming national patterns of downward trends and outperforming 2019. At ALevel, students scored 17%* A*, and 81% A*-B, which were up 6% and 4% on 2019 figures.

Most importantly the majority of students attained their first-choice university.

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At GCSE, the results were outstanding with the most common grade being a 9, the highest possible grade, and with the average grade being over 7 as over 73% of grades were scored 7-9 (roughly comparable to A*-A for those readers still thinking in old money). Five Cranleighans scored nine or more straight 9s (500 nationally) of which Brandon Groocock scored 11, a feat achieved by only 125 students in the country.

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These excellent performances against the challenging context in which they were taken are testimony to the brilliant efforts of the students in partnership with the professionalism of their teachers, and echoed the findings of the ISI inspection: “Pupils demonstrate an extremely high level of achievement in their academic studies and co-curricular activities.”

I am incredibly proud of our co-curricular programme in all its richness and I love to witness the joy on students’ faces when they participate in plays and concerts or on the courts, fields and wickets, whatever the score. Though I would be lying if I said I did not get a buzz when I see them win competitions and play for their country. Nonetheless, I have always been frustrated when some people think of us only as ‘a sporty school’ and have not given Cranleighans credit for their learning or their love of the arts and the breadth of the Cranleigh experience.

Whether in changes to academic facilities, our Cranleigh Thinking initiatives or our work on professional learning, team Cranleigh has worked hard together to ensure our learning is thoughtful, modern and relevant. I think in 10 years at Cranleigh, I, the governors and the team present at the inspection feedback therefore felt the deepest satisfaction when the excellence of Cranleighans’ performance and enjoyment outside of the classroom was almost taken as a given. Inspectors are our peers, Heads and deputies at similar schools.

To hear them speak so passionately about what they had witnessed in the classroom, the quality of the teaching and the learning and attitudes to learning was a genuine joy.

They were equally impressed by their conversations with students who were typically not shy in coming forward with what they think. Increasingly we have given the students their voice and leadership opportunities, which they have relished and used to make a significant difference to the School. If they are to lead in the world outside Cranleigh, they need to practise. It was so pleasing to see how pupil leaders were recognised as those who “work hard to instil an inclusive, supportive culture in the school”. In my assembly at the beginning of the year, I challenged the students “to be ambitious and kind”. Thank you to everyone for more than fulfilling that call.

I AM INCREDIBLY PROUD OF OUR COCURRICULAR PROGRAMME IN ALL ITS RICHNESS

I have naturally focused on the years’ achievements but as you flick through these pages, going back in time, reflect again not only on the achievements but the very special moments and memories that are encapsulated in the stories and pictures. For childhood is short and those moments need to be cherished for their own sake.

As for the future, we are not looking backwards at all. 2024-2025 marks the 25th Anniversary of full co-education at Cranleigh School. It is both exciting and appropriate that Cranleigh will then be led by its first female Head, Mrs Samantha Price. This follows the appointment of Mrs Tracy Crowder-Cloe as Principal of Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, this September.

I therefore look back with pleasure and forward with confidence that Cranleigh’s special culture and ethos will continue to stride out and strengthen Cranleighans to meet the very challenging global issues that we know they will face.

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MR SIMON BIRD, DEPUTY HEAD

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FROM OUR DEPUTIES Next time you have an appointment with your GP, there’s a decent chance that at some point during the consultation she’ll log in to her computer and cross-check her diagnosis with one of the various databases used by the NHS. How do you feel about that? Personally, I find it hugely reassuring. As someone who routinely finds himself walking upstairs or opening a cupboard and then asking himself but what did I come here for/what was I looking for? I find it comforting to know that in times of medical need we are not wholly reliant on a single human’s ability in the course of a five-minute consultation to remember every ailment, symptom, remedy and potential medication contraindication known to science.

Furthermore, I’m also quite comfortable with the fact that there’s a difference between my own late-night googling — it really is Lupus, this time, Dr House — and a physician’s more seasoned judgement about what might actually be going on. Those seven years at medical school and a lifetime’s subsequent experience have never really been just about acquiring knowledge, but instead about developing the expertise and judgement to know how to use it.

So, too, with education. Excitable commentators have seen in AI a GPT death-knell for lessons, homework and the whole education system: Down with school! (click here to regenerate response), but more measured voices have recognised that with the introduction of plausible-sounding language AI models, it has never been more important to acquire factual understanding and sound judgement for oneself. The ability to sift, balance, test and reason will determine how successfully one picks a life pathway through the maze of truth, half-truth, and plausible near-truth that will represent the sum of human knowledge in the very near future. This will be the primary focus of education for the foreseeable future.

HOW SUCCESSFULLY ONE PICKS A LIFE PATHWAY THROUGH THE MAZE OF TRUTH, HALF TRUTH, AND PLAUSIBLE NEAR TRUTH THAT WILL REPRESENT THE SUM OF HUMAN KNOWLEDGE IN THE VERY NEAR FUTURE WILL BE THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF EDUCATION FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE

The real potential of the astonishing power of AI isn’t what it can do, but what you can do with it. In the same way as printing off a Gordon Ramsey recipe doesn’t make you a Michelin-starred chef, what really matters is how you choose to use whatever modern technology throws your way. Doomsaying aside, this is a genuine challenge for humanity over the coming years.

However, and more optimistically, pupils at a school like Cranleigh are as well placed as anyone to navigate the choppy waters ahead, precisely because we have always placed a premium on knowledge as a means rather than an end. What is Cranleigh Thinking if not the recognition that education is less about the accumulation of factual stuff and more about encouraging our children to use that knowledge as a key to unlock real understanding? We have always valued teaching pupils to question where their information comes from, what bias might lie behind it, and what consequences may lurk beyond the simple facts. Cranleigh Being meanwhile reminds us that who we are as people and who we plan on being in the future is far more important than the exam grades we get or the nuggets of information we store away in our memory banks. And Cranleigh Giving encourages us to frame our narrow priorities and concerns with a sense that there are wider perspectives and broader horizons.

No one really knows how any of this plays out. Probably — as with the internet a generation previously — it changes everything about how we operate and yet nothing about who we really are. That being so, the values behind a Cranleigh education remain as relevant as ever before.

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DR ANDREA SAXEL, DEPUTY HEAD PASTORAL

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FROM OUR DEPUTIES ‘It takes a village to raise a child’.. or so they say! I have long lost count of the number of times I have heard this phrase and repeated it to others, yet I make no apology for doing so; it is a sentiment that is as important in today’s fast changing world as it has ever been.

Our children live in an environment that is simultaneously the most and least connected it has ever been. Previous generations of children grew up in the same towns, villages and even streets. My own childhood experience was one that enabled me to have the support of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins — all within a walking distance of my house. They all had an important role in shaping my journey towards adulthood.

Technology plays an important role in two diametrically opposing ways at Cranleigh. All of our pupils have School-issued iPads and most of their academic work is contained on their devices.

This enables our pupils to work efficiently and keep up to date with the most recent developments. On the other hand, the limits we place around phone usage* encourage pupils to engage with one another authentically and to develop their social skills. Our phone policy remains popular with parents and staff alike and, even though they may not want to admit it, our pupils also recognise the positive impact it has on their well-being.

Everything I have said so far will be similar to what many schools say about their pastoral care systems, so what is different about this particular ‘village’ of people looking out for the wellbeing of our young people? Quite simply, the outcomes for our pupils are apparent through data.

For today’s generation, particularly those fortunate enough to attend schools such as Cranleigh, the likelihood is that their parents do not live within throwing distance of their entire extended family. Like many parents, they changed locations for work-based reasons over a number of years and their wider family CRANLEIGHANS are scattered far and wide, all over the CAN EXPERIENCE globe in many instances. Technology has enabled them to remain connected THAT SAME SENSE OF to their wider pastoral family. However, if BEING ‘RAISED’ AND the Covid experience taught us anything, BEING ‘VALUED’ BY A it was that there really is no substitute for LARGE AND DIVERSE human interaction.

As a scientist, anecdotal evidence is something that will pique my interest certainly. However, accurate, regular and timely data is required to ascertain the pastoral landscape in the School and assess any imminent risks to pupils, peer groups, and individuals.

A sea change in the last two years is that pupils now understand that the data they submit is anonymous; therefore they are being more honest than ever when we collect their responses to the multiple surveys they complete over the course of the year. These include their individual STEER tracking journey, House Reviews, Tutor Reviews, Safeguarding Reviews and many more. This data confirms that Cranleigh pupils feel cared for, seen, valued and safe.

GROUP OF PEERS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO ONLY HAVE THEIR BEST INTERESTS AT HEART

A boarding school environment cannot replace the wider family experience; however it can provide another community experience with an additional ‘family’, one that can also enhance a young person’s personal and emotional development. After all, young people develop by learning from those who have gone before them, and, just as importantly, helping those who follow them. The boarding house, with Vertical Tutor Groups, House Families and Big Sisters and Big Brothers all contribute to this development.

Every single member of the Cranleigh community is looking out for one another and this is palpable; when it comes to caring for our pupils, every adult who works in our community understands their duty in keeping them safe and they take that responsibility seriously.

House Staff, Tutors, Teachers, Medical Centre Staff and the Safeguarding Team meet and speak regularly about the pupils in their care and their pastoral needs, in conjunction with parents, of course. It doesn’t stop there; the wider community contribution is vital. Just as important is the member of the Grounds team who spots a child wandering on their own looking sad, or the member of the Servery team who notices a child returning a full plate of food to the conveyor belt as well as the member of the Facilities team who reports something untoward when cleaning one of the dorms. These members of our community are often alert to things that Tutors are less likely to notice. It is a regular occurrence that a member of the Bursarial Team knocks on my door to tell me about something that is worrying them, always with a pupil’s wellbeing/ safety at the heart of their concern.

The data from the House Reviews, in particular, is affirming: pupils’ sense of belonging in their ‘second home’ is evident, as is their trust in the adults who look after them.

Additionally, the regular pastoral updates from Tutors and House Staff mean that we are able to cast a wide, tailored, ‘safety net’ around each pupil to aid them as they navigate their way through their teenage years.

Those years are exciting and fun as well as tough and confusing at times; no teenager navigates their way through them entirely unscathed. With the entire Cranleigh community substituting for a ‘village’, Cranleighans can experience that same sense of being ‘raised’ and being ‘valued’ by a large and diverse group of peers and professionals who only have their best interests at heart, and that will make all the difference. *Year 9 have no access to phones during the working week, and every other year group have incrementally increasing usage as they move up through the School; however academic time is phone-free. We have an ‘invisible phones’ approach around campus for pupils and staff, this enhances a sense of safety.

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FROM OUR SENIOR PREFECTS SKYE BACKHOUSE AND KASIM SHARIFF

When we began to write this, we decided that the only things worth discussing were the messages that Cranleigh has best taught us. And so we would like to talk about trying. Try. A three-letter word so plain and obvious that it seems dull. But we can see examples of trying all around us. The Fourth Form are trying to fit into their blazers, the whole pupil body is trying not to be picked for House cross country. Adults are trying too. Like the Old Cranleighans aiming to be the best dressed folks on any occasion. And of course the parents are trying to keep up with their kids who have started using words like ‘cap’, ‘dead’ and ‘sus’. And you know who’s trying the hardest: Mr Boggitt when he hides behind trees on Saturday in order to try and catch students wearing the wrong uniform. Even us two have been trying throughout the year to convince people that we really aren’t dating; in the end all it took was for both of us to like girls and people stopped asking.

But all jokes aside, no matter how clichéd it sounds, the things you get out of life come from the opportunities you decide to try and take. Cranleigh provides lots of these opportunities, ranging from barrel rolling a kayak with Mr Money to tasting a range of exquisite wines with Mr Rothwell and Mr Vaiani. The reason adults bang on about trying new things is because it forces us into uncomfortable positions. This is important, because by seeking this discomfort we are not doing things out of convenience but instead pushing ourselves to try and encounter new experiences, new people and new ways of life.

We understand that one of the main things which stop us from putting ourselves out there is the fear of failure. The fear of trying something new and being absolutely, embarrassingly awful at it. But, sometimes, we need to take a moment to remember that failure is an inescapable part of everyone’s life and doesn’t define you. Rather, the fact that you tried in the first place is a true reflection of who you are. Another thing that makes people refrain from trying is the fear of what other people will say. But 90% of the time, when your friends laugh at you it’s only because they’re facing their own insecurities about pushing the norm.

The other 10% of the time it may be that they’re actually just being helpful, like when Skye wanted to shave all of her hair off but was told by many kind friends (and her mum) that she’s not ‘edgy’ enough to do so.

So we urge you to join that new society, try a new sport or audition for that play. As we’ve heard all the teachers say countless times, Cranleigh is a system in which what you put in is what you get out. We are given invaluable opportunities, so remember that we’re lucky enough to even have the chance to try, and what is actually the worst that could happen?

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TRY SOMETHING NEW, TRY TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE, AND TRY TO THINK OF OTHERS

The second form of trying that we want to focus on is our attempts, as students, to try to leave Cranleigh a better place than we found it. In Fourth Form we had no idea of all the things we would be able to achieve throughout our time here but, slowly, as Cranleigh built us up, we were able to help the School’s own development in return. Cranleigh has come a long way over the last five years and that is due to the perseverance and attitudes of the students who came before us and the ones who will come after. We’ve seen that you don’t need a leadership position in order to create change; rather, you need ideas, hope and action. Sure it’s easy to sit around and complain (like the Sixth Form boys on meat-free Monday) but it’s much more satisfying to take ownership over positive change by being active in trying to make a difference. And we’re not speaking about big changes but rather many smaller acts that leave Cranleigh in a better position for those yet to study here.

And, finally, we want to mention trying in terms of taking that moment to think of others.

Cranleigh encapsulates this perfectly as a boarding school, where we’re all given plenty of chances to be considerate towards those around us. And this is in all the little ways. Each day we can remember to clean up our side of the dorm, offer to help out Matron, have a word with that younger pupil you know is struggling, or just give a brief word of thanks to the wonderful cleaners as they tidy up the house or the catering staff as they dole

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FROM OUR SENIOR PREFECTS

out meal after meal to starving teenagers. We understand, again, that it is easy to just forget all of this in the busy rush of school life but we think one of the reasons many parents choose to pay the fees is because every single day at Cranleigh we are given an opportunity to try to think of others and, in the process, be a better person than we were the day before. You don’t have to be a School leader or House prefect to be able to do this, you just have to be a committed Cranleighan. It’s not the big actions that make up character, but rather the smaller moments of trying your best to be considerate, because you can choose who you want to try to be.

Good luck to our successors, Lauren and Ozzy — remember that no matter how much of a positive impact you make, you’ll still always get complaints about meat-free meals. We also wanted to take the time to thank the Senior Management Team. We understand ‘SMT’ can be a big and abstract concept but having spent countless hours in meetings with them throughout this year we have learned that it is made up of individuals whose care and hard work are what makes Cranleigh the wonderful place we all know it to be. To all the teachers, really, thank you for trying your hardest to make Cranleigh an inclusive and accepting environment. The fact that we could stand up on Speech Day as the first brown and gay Senior Prefect team and it was entirely normal shows the positive impact of the people who make up the School and helps us to be optimistic for an even brighter future.

Please keep in mind these three simple things: try something new, try to make a positive difference, and try to think of others. For if everyone in the world tried to be the best version of themselves, then together we could create the best version of the world.

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ACADEMICS MR DAVID BOGGITT, DEPUTY HEAD ACADEMIC

First, congratulations to those Cranleighans who had already enjoyed academic success before the results in the summer.

In the Senior Maths Challenge, there were 34 medals of which there were 4 Gold, 9 Silver and 21 Bronze. Joel Barker achieved the highest score in the School with Archie Mannix, Olly Selden and Thomas Cripp also getting Gold; all four qualified for the Senior Kangaroo.

In the Intermediate Maths Challenge there were 41 medals of which there were 9 Gold, 9 Silver and 23 Bronze.

Nicholas Levin achieved the highest score in the School, going on to achieve a Merit in the Cayley Olympiad paper while six other Gold medal students qualified for the Pink Kangaroo.

In Biology, over 60 pupils took part in the Biology Challenge 2023. Of the 35 medals won, 9 were Silver (placing those pupils in the top 15% in the country) and 8 were Gold (placing those pupils in the top 5% in the country). Particular mention goes to Jason Speirs for scoring over 90% across the two papers. The Biology Olympiad saw Jemima Batchelor and Katie Clyne highly commended and Kasim Shariff win a Bronze medal.

A-Level results day arrived, with plenty of media attention on the OfQual statement that grades awarded in 2023 would return to 2019 standards. Whilst that indeed proved to be the case with the national figures, our students performed superbly well.

Despite all the challenges that our students faced, and an A-Level cohort that had previously been denied the opportunity to take public GCSE examinations, we were thrilled with their results: 17% of all grades were an A*, with a very pleasingly 81% of all grades an A*-B. Thirty students achieved three or more A*/A and over 65% of our students achieved all A*-B. A particular well done to Tom Mould who achieved four A*s, as well as to Harry Morrogh, Tom Waddell and Luke Webster who all achieved three A*s. My very best wishes to all our leavers this year.

Despite our GCSE pupils facing similar challenges to our Upper Sixth, they too achieved some outstanding results.

Our students worked hard to achieve 25% grade 9, 51% grade 9-8 and 73% grade 9-7, easily outscoring the figures from 2019. Nearly one-third of the cohort achieved an average of grade 8.0 or higher and well over half of the cohort achieved 8 or more grade 9-7s. Five students achieved straight grade 9s, so huge congratulations to Phoebe Gray, Brandon Groocock, Charlie Maskery, Monty Neve and Daisy Sheikh.

A further 16 students achieved 10 or more grade 9/8s, so very well done to Daisy Beaumont, Maya Browne, Christian Coveney, Ella Dupuy, Georgina Evelyn, Jamie Farris, Jemima Frost, Charlotte Jackson-Proes, Oliver Mannix, Ted Mills, Annie Rabson, Max Slatter, Lucy Sturt, Jack Walker, Emily Wates and Maisie Zander.

It remains a source of great pride that our students have achieved these fantastic results without ever compromising the rich and hugely successful co-curricular life of the school. As always, I’m hugely grateful to everyone at Cranleigh — both the Academic and the Bursarial staff — for their commitment to helping our students achieve such fantastic results.

The very best of luck to all Cranleighans for the forthcoming year.

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UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON ART SCHOOL 26% of all grades a 9

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

80% of all English/Maths grades a 9-7

73% of all grades a 9-7

DURHAM UNIVERSITY KINGSTON UNIVERSITY LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY NORLAND, BATH NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

STATS AND FACTS | GCSE RESULTS Nearly one-third of the cohort achieved an average of grade 8.0 or higher and well over half of the cohort achieved 8 or more grade 9-7. Six students achieved straight grade 9s, so huge congratulations to Daisy Beaumont, Phoebe Gray, Brandon 65% Groocock, Charlie Maskery, Monty Neve81% and Daisy Sheikh. A further 15 students of students 17% of A-Level of A-Level achieved all achievedgrades 10 oratmore grade 9/8s.

A* grades at A*-B A-Level grades A*-B

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, USA SWANSEA UNIVERSITY THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON (UCL) UNIVERSITY OF BATH UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL UNIVERSITY OF EXETER UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY OF READING UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD UNIVERSITY OF SURREY UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

GCSE RESULTS

SUBJECT COHORT GRADE 9 GRADE 8 GRADE 7 GRADE 6 PASS %

SUBJECT

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COHORT

9

8

7

6

PASS(%)

ART

41

12

12

10

7

100.00

BIOLOGY

97

26

29

23

13

100.00

CHEMISTRY

97

30

28

25

9

100.00

CLASSICAL CIVILISATION

39

5

4

6

8

92.31

DESIGN

31

4

6

8

7

100.00

DOUBLE AWARD SCIENCE

48

7

10

23

19

93.75

DRAMA

22

8

8

6

0

100.00

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

146

45

54

27

17

100.00

ENGLISH LITERATURE

143

68

35

26

13

100.00

FRENCH

77

15

24

13

12

98.70

GEOGRAPHY

91

37

32

16

4

100.00

GERMAN

1

1

0

0

0

100.00

GREEK

3

2

1

0

0

100.00

HISTORY

82

26

22

16

12

96.34

LATIN

22

10

7

1

0

100.00

MATHEMATICS

146

25

22

47

24

100.00

MUSIC

16

3

6

5

1

100.00

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

48

2

1

12

13

93.75

PHYSICS

97

22

28

23

14

100.00

RELIGIOUS STUDIES

46

11

9

11

14

97.83

SPANISH

61

7

11

14

5

95.08

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

* Students who take Dual Award Science get two science grades, which are not always the same.

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26% of all grades a 9

80% of all English/Maths grades a 9-7

73% of all grades a 9-7

ACADEMICS

25% of AofLevel 17% A-Level grades gradesatatA* A*

70% of 65% students achieved of students all all A achieved Level grades A-Level A*-Bgrades A*-B

85% of students achieved all Al 81% of A-Level Level grades grades at A*-B A*-B

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Sixth Form students also performed well in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), with 24% achieving the top grade of an A* and 83% achieving A*-B. Well over 200 students in the Sixth Form take the EPQ in addition to three A-Levels. A particular well done to Tom Mould who achieved 4 A*s, as well as Harry Morrogh, Tom Waddell and Luke Webster who all achieved three A*s.

MUSIC

A-LEVEL & BTEC RESULTS SUBJECT

COHORT

A*(%)

A*-A(%)

A*-B(%)

PASS(%)

100.00

ART

22

36.36

63.64

90.91

BIOLOGY

18

11.11

44.44

77.78

100.00

BUSINESS STUDIES

52

13.46

38.46

71.15

100.00

CHEMISTRY

21

9.52

52.38

80.95

100.00

CLASSICAL CIVILISATION

3

0.00

33.33

100.00

100.00

DESIGN ENGINEERING

2

0.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

DRAMA

7

0.00

57.14

100.00

100.00

ECONOMICS

27

22.22

77.78

96.30

100.00

ENGLISH LITERATURE

31

3.23

25.81

87.10

100.00

FRENCH

4

0.00

50.00

75.00

100.00

GEOGRAPHY

27

25.93

37.04

74.07

100.00

HISTORY

34

11.76

44.12

79.41

100.00

LATIN

2

50.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

MATHEMATICS

37

29.73

67.57

83.78

100.00

FURTHER MATHEMATICS

8

37.50

62.50

100.00

100.00

MUSIC

2

0.00

0.00

100.00

100.00

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

6

0.00

16.67

16.67

100.00

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

17

17.65

29.41

76.47

100.00

PHYSICS

14

14.29

64.29

78.57

100.00

POLITICS

25

28.00

56.00

92.00

100.00

PRODUCT DESIGN

6

0.00

16.67

50.00

100.00

PSYCHOLOGY

20

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The following musicians all achieved the gold-standard of Grade 8 in the Associated Board Music Exams: Grace Anelay (Singing, Merit) Maisie Ramse (Singing, Distinction) Tyler Brown (Singing, Distinction) Felix Long (Singing, Distinction)

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CRANLEIGH THINKING DR JOHN TAYLOR, DIRECTOR OF LEARNING, TEACHING & INNOVATION

Cranleigh Thinking is an approach to learning that suffuses the curriculum, with the emphasis being on ‘teaching beyond the test’. It has become part of the Cranleigh vernacular and, whilst we seek to promote thoughtfulness at all points of the curriculum as well as in co-curricular settings, we also like to give this attribute a particular focus on Cranleigh Thinking Day, a day timed to coincide with World Philosophy Day in November — and also, by happenstance during the past academic year, a day that coincided with the visit of the ISI Inspection team conducting their Educational Quality Inspection.

It was heartening to see that their report noted the way in which the Cranleigh Thinking initiative encourages pupils to “change work habits and promote higher-order thinking”, thus strongly supporting rapid improvement in subject knowledge

and broader academic understanding. The observation was well made: the purpose of Cranleigh Thinking is not to set out an alternative goal to success in those all-important examinations, but to improve the quality of learning. Students who learn to inquire, reflect critically and investigate carefully thereby aspire to attain what has been called ‘deep learning’, and it is when students learn deeply that their learning is retained.

This can sound a little serious, so it was gratifying as well that the ISI inspectors commented on some of the more imaginative projects that were observed during their visit; the self-grooming cat flap is probably the most memorable instance. Project work, whether in specific subjects or extensional settings such as the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), has great value as a context for deeper learning and

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WHAT MAKES THE LEARNING PROCESS REAL AND MEANINGFUL IS THE JOURNEY OF IDEAS THAT EACH STUDENT MAKES AS THEY EXPLORE A NEW TOPIC OR CHALLENGE. CRANLEIGH THINKING IS BOTH THE POWER SOURCE AND THE DESTINATION OF THIS JOURNEY

Cranleigh Thinking. In a project, a learner poses for themself a personally meaningful, engaging question or practical challenge, then goes on to explore how best to create their own answer or response, reflecting critically on the merits of alternative possible answers as elicited through the research process and through discussion with practitioners, peers or mentors. These elements — inquiry, discovery, reflection, dialogue — are the constituent parts of the Cranleigh Thinking approach (look for the logo next time you are wandering through the School). They are part of what it means to be a thoughtful learner, and they are demonstrably effective in helping to ensure that learning goes hand-in-hand with a developing love of learning and confidence in the ability of the learner to direct the process for themselves.

We are now some years past the point at which we framed this approach and introduced it at Cranleigh, and a significant part of my role is to help my colleagues identify the elements of Cranleigh Thinking in their own teaching, and then construct a narrative that highlights how this activity is occurring frequently and beneficially in all curriculum areas.

A natural way in which this occurs is through Cranleigh Thinking Audits (visits to departments to observe lessons and identify Cranleigh Thinking in action) as well as through SMT Learning Walks.

Thus I have found myself enjoying Socratic dialogue in Music classes, or experiential learning in PE lessons (coupled with the introduction of analytical tools to enable reflection on practice). I have seen students huddled in groups, scribbling on whiteboards as they work out their answers to problems in Economics and even covering desks with the details of their cash flow forecasts for a car company in their Business Studies classroom. I have watched whilst detailed mind maps of Christian beliefs about the problem of evil emerge within minutes during an RS lesson, and listened to Upper

Sixth historians explaining their sophisticated and nuanced interpretations of the US Civil War as part of the research process for their A-Level coursework.

The element that links each of these disparate contexts is thinking, a process that lies at the heart of effective learning. The learning process is both more effective and more engaging when students are actively involved in questioning, reflecting, deliberating, interpreting and evaluating. Learning which happens through passive acquisition of information is, by contrast, shallow and less likely to be retained.

Hence when the ISI inspection team connected the purpose of Cranleigh Thinking to the depth and breadth of learning, they correctly discerned its significance.

We see here too the outlines of an answer to the question that has many of us — students and teachers alike — thinking hard: what will be the impact of AI in the classroom? On numerous occasions, as I have reflected about the extraordinary changes consequent upon the arrival of large language model AI systems, it has been hard not to feel a degree of incredulity. I simply would not have believed, had you asked me a year ago, that I would be actively engaged in working out the implications for classroom practice of technology that is capable of replicating significant aspects of the day-to-day activity of both teachers (for example, lesson planning or question generation) and students (for example, writing model answers to essay questions). One thing that is already clear, as we go about the exciting but challenging task of figuring out just how this technology is going to re-shape the learning experience, it is those students who have learned to think for themselves that will be best-placed to respond to rapid changes in patterns of work and study in a world where AI looks set to become a constant companion.

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EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ) DR JOHN TAYLOR, DIRECTOR OF LEARNING, TEACHING & INNOVATION

This year saw a welcome post-pandemic return to full use of a wide range of EPQ outcome types, with some fantastic creative project work on display. EPQ has gone from strength to strength in Cranleigh in recent years and we now see entries from the majority of the Lower Sixth which embrace all possible types of projects.

Extended Projects have grown in significance in recent years, and are increasingly recognised as having real value, both in terms of helping students develop their capacity for independent learning and as a way of creatively immersing themselves in a genre which links to their own interests and aspirations for future work or study.

Academic research indicates that students who take an EPQ are more likely to go on to succeed in higher education, a result which is pleasing but not surprising, as the qualification was developed specifically to help young people develop their skills as confident, self-directed learners able to shape their own questions and challenges and then go on to respond using creativity and critical thinking to formulate their own ideas and perspectives. Unsurprisingly, in an environment that allows them to follow their heart and play to their strengths, the results are excellent and it was pleasing to see that half of the Upper Sixth cohort gained A or A* grades in March 2023.

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Lower Sixth EPQ students who completed their projects in the Summer term of 2023 had the opportunity to display work in the EPQ exhibition and it was a real delight to see the range and extent of creativity on display. A showstopping cake in the style of Arcimboldo’s Vertumnus, a range of creative and elegant dress designs, an artistic response to the changing history of Coca-Cola advertisements, 3D sci-fi animation, sculpture that addressed the theme of the oppression of women, composition of a full orchestral score for The Blair Witch Project, a film designed to teach surfing skills… the list goes on and shows just how confidently and creatively Cranleighans have embraced the opportunity to showcase their skills by working in genres that go far beyond the confines of a written essay.

This said, the quality and depth of the written dissertations also continue to impress. The key to a well-written dissertation is the choice of an appropriate question.

When the question links to the student’s own interest, when it opens out into a body of research that is both fertile and accessible, and when there is scope for the development of a personal point of view in response to the chosen question, then high-quality thinking and writing follow. We like to emphasise the value of working on a dissertation throughout the year: Dr Taylor’s golden rule states that “the best way to write the project is to write the project”. Prompting the students to write from the start, at a steady rate of 250 words per week, makes it possible for the EPQ journey to avoid the essay crisis at the eleventh hour and for valuable skills in time management, as well as drafting and redrafting, to develop. In this process, students are well supported by their mentors who act in the role of coaches or guides rather than as instructors or directors. Learning that the responsibility for the development of a project is the student’s own is an important and valuable lesson.

Given the close alliance between EPQ and the mode of learning employed in higher education, it is not surprising that the qualification has been endorsed by many universities, and we now see a significant proportion of UCAS offers with a tariff discount for those who can achieve a good EPQ outcome. Nationally, the number of entries for the qualification is close to 50,000, which means that if EPQ were a full A-Level, it would be round about the fifth most popular.

EPQ has value as a qualification in its own right but is also being looked at as a model for learning the skills young people need for the world of the future, a world where knowledge alone is not enough, but where the prizes will go to those who know how to set themselves challenges and respond by self-directing the learning process. We hear a great deal from educational stakeholders about the importance of developing skills in creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration, and it is pleasing to see these characteristics being formed and put to good use in the impressive project work that Cranleighans are now producing every year.

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1. Kitty’s cake in the style of Arcimboldo’s Vertumnus 2. Lily’s fashion design exploring ideas of figure and beauty 3. Phoebe’s sculpture exploring feminism and the oppression of women in art 4. Ella’s dress inspired by the empowerment of women 5. Tallulah’s patchwork train designed in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II 6. Tiwa’s dress combining elements of Nigerian fashion with the Victorian era

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THIS YEAR, THE PURVIS SOCIETY HAS BEEN HOME TO THE DISCUSSION OF EVEN MORE UNEXPECTED AND STIMULATING IDEAS THAN USUAL

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THE PURVIS SOCIETY MR ADAM ROTHWELL, MASTER OF THE SCHOLARS

This year, the Sixth Form Purvis Society has been home to the discussion of even more unexpected and stimulating ideas than usual. We debated with some seriousness whether the advent of sophisticated AI would render us just as happy as our pets — and whether this would be a good thing or not. We discussed the idea that a truly successful society could only be run on anarchist principles. We speculated whether caffeine should be illegal.

And we spent many weeks being persuaded by Tom Waddell that all our problems would be resolved if we only took utilitarianism more seriously.

In addition to our usual abstract questioning, we also turned our attention to pressing ethical issues. Alice Reynolds led an exceptionally well-informed discussion on abortion — and then followed this up at the end of the year with an equally impressive seminar on trans rights. Rafe Farrant spoke intelligently about both AI and how prescription-drug purchases should be managed and, if necessary, rationed. And Ozzy Larmer asked what was more useful: Physics, or Philosophy — a question that raises significant practical questions for those contemplating UCAS! This year’s edition of the Purvis Journal — which can be read on the School website — is also exceptional, both in terms of its extent and the range of its contributors. The team of Lower Sixth editors received articles from every school year here, and from a broad range of students at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi too. This international cooperation was entirely the initiative of the editors; and, as usual, the editing, design and production of the Journal were entirely managed by the students themselves. It was particularly pleasing to see this effort recognised with a really positive comment about the Journal in the ISI Inspection report.

As the person nominally in charge of the Sixth Form Purvis Society, it’s been a great pleasure to have spent this year doing very little apart from assisting the students in putting on the events that they have wanted to run. With the exception of my annual talk on Wittgenstein’s Philosophical Investigations to the Lower Sixth, all of our weekly meetings this year have been run by the students themselves. It’s worth emphasising how much of an achievement this is. Each of our meetings lasts for 90 minutes and involves a presentation on a question of interest to the student in the chair; this is interspersed with discussion, which is also run by the student concerned. Preparing for, and then actually being in the hot-seat for one of our meetings is no small task — it is, in my view, one of the occasions where Cranleighans can be seen at their most impressive. Where a meeting is accompanied by a selection of amusing, animated slides — as were Tom Cripp’s and Callum Quinn’s at the end of the year — I begin to wonder how they possibly have the time to manage it.

The key students in this effort have been the Purvis Society secretaries, Ben Leacock and Archie Mannix. Ben managed the significant workload of putting together our speaker programme, keeping track of who showed up to what, and — a key role — managing the invite list for our regular Purvis dinners with faultless efficiency.

Archie, in addition to lending a hand with seating plans, played the key role in setting the tone for our discussions, ensuring that our thoughts were set on a productive path while providing a true role model to others in how he approached debate and polite disagreement. I’m grateful to them both for their help.

In the Lower School, weekly Purvis meetings for each of the three year groups continued as ever. In our lunchtime discussions, we covered some of my favourite topics — including the never-ending question of Michael Craig-Martin’s An Oak Tree — plus some new ones, most notably the question of whether money can be said to exist. This last topic was the cause of considerable consternation when it was introduced by Mr Backhouse; his account of money as both somehow real and not real is something that continues to leave my head spinning.

These lunchtime meetings have also left me, as they do every year, seriously impressed by the intellectual imagination and flexibility of the academic scholars and exhibitioners. The ongoing discussion with the Upper Fifth about whether there should be separate prisons for very tall people sticks in my mind in this regard — as does the insistence of some Fourth Form pupils that we can divide the world into things we know and things we do not know (not a view I find easy to accept!). For these reasons, overseeing the Purvis Society continues to be a deeply satisfying experience: Cranleighans, when they really try at something, can be truly exceptional.

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CRANLEIGH FUTURES MRS AMANDA READER, HEAD OF CRANLEIGH FUTURES

This year our Lower Sixth had a choice of four different universities to visit for our University Visit Day. Reading, Oxford Brookes, Bath and Bristol all hosted open days on 16th June. With the majority of pupils choosing to visit the ever-popular University of Bristol, it was mightily frustrating for all when they announced the impact of strike action on subject talks. But nevertheless, we continued to herd over 80 pupils onto Gastonia coaches to Bath and Bristol on a swelteringly hot day. Nothing really beats visiting somewhere in person to help students decide whether that university could be an option for them.

“I was able to get an idea of the type of uni I would be interested in going to — campus or city.”

“Being allowed to go around campus by ourselves was actually really useful to try and find our bearings, etc. The students on campus were really nice and informative.”

“I really loved the location and was enthused by the department that I visited.”

Throughout the year we have been hosting Sixth Form talks on life skills as well as future options. These have varied from student budgeting, income tax and mortgages to savings and investments, as well as talks on apprenticeships and ‘standing out from the crowd’.

We have run a number of life skills workshops as part of our Sixth Form PSHE programme, equipping our students with some skills that they are likely to need once they leave home. These have included sewing on a button, ironing a shirt, changing a wheel on a car and an innertube on a bike, and rewiring a plug. It is amazing what you can squeeze into 25 minutes on a Saturday morning.

With this in mind we had a variety of OCs take part in our ‘Question Time’ event on our UCAS day. They gave some incredibly helpful advice from ‘what not take to university’ to ‘how to manage your time wisely’. Hopefully our pupils will learn from their mistakes and develop some cooking skills during the holidays.

With the impact of university strikes and the cost of living crisis, it was great to hear from Bennie who chose the apprenticeship route. With more of our pupils choosing to take gap years, it was great to welcome back past teacher Ken James from Letz Live. He talked about the benefits of taking time out to explore a different part of the world whilst developing some excellent transferable skills, which ultimately can have a huge impact on your life and future plans.

Mr Will Chadwick and Mr Gordon Neill presented incredibly helpful information on an ‘A-Z of universities’ and ‘how to write a personal statement’. We will wait with bated breath to see where our 2024 cohort apply to university or if they look for some alternatives.

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I LIKED THE VIBE OF THE CAMPUS AND I CAN ENVISAGE MYSELF THERE IN THE FUTURE

well as those working as Sports Agents and fitness instructors.

With a growing number of our pupils excelling at sport and wanting to explore the possibility of a career that enables them to strive at what they love, the room was filled with questions and chatter.

This year we have also introduced a number of parent talks so that we can keep everyone fully informed about PSHE and Futures events with the aim of providing the best support and advice for all our pupils. These have been followed by a bowl-food lunch and enthusiastically received by parents.

Our professional suppers have been back in full swing this year.

We hosted a ‘sports professionals’ dinner and had so many pupils wanting to come along that we had to change the venue and host it in the Reading Room. A variety of parents and OCs came along to talk about their work with Sky Sports and England Rugby as

We are lucky enough at Cranleigh to have a number of parents and OCs involved in the Creative Arts Industry. In March we welcomed a couple of TV presenters along with a record producer, interior designer and author. As ever the Sixth Formers asked some fantastic questions, gained an insight into the different careers and some even managed to organise some work experience.

The success of all our events is really down to our incredibly supportive parents and our Old Cranleighans who always inspire our young people. Thank you to all those who have been involved.

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ART

MR JAMES NAIRNE, DIRECTOR OF ART

Our studios are never anything but busy. This year they seemed particularly active as students worked hard to complete coursework and, for the first time since 2019, exam projects at both A-Level and GCSE. Our numbers, with 22 A-Level, 3 AS and 41 GCSE students, meant that there was always something happening. At any one moment Karla might be engrossed in a large brightly coloured portrait, Cecily on the floor working on another twisting, turning abstract, Max adding oil-bar text to a large wall-like board, Livi working charcoal into canvas, Lily plotting the careful cutting and sewing to add to her lengthy print, Gigi ruching her embellished fabric print, Matt carving anatomical fantasies, Ollie creating architectural and figurative abstractions, Libby coding colours for her animation, Lizzie warping fluorescent coloured plastics with a heat gun, Rosie heat pressing digital images onto fabric and Annabelle mixing colour for another screen-print!

The year began with two days of workshops from black British sculptor and educator Kevin Dalton Johnson, whose workshop and talks will not be forgotten for some time. Hearing about racial abuse first-hand isn’t easy, but seeing his passion for the making process and how his lived experience has been turned into powerful crafted art left a strong impression. Thereafter, the usual workshops and gallery trips for different year groups began. In the autumn, Upper Fifth visited the increasingly diverse Tate Modern, while Upper Sixth took in the Victoria and Albert Museum and also contemporary artists Kamala Ibrahim Ishag and Barbara ChaseRiboud at the Serpentine Galleries. Towards the end of term, Lower Sixth visited the stunning William Kentridge show at the Royal Academy of Arts and also made their way to Tate Britain; later in the year they saw the opening show at the new Centre for British Photography as well as the Polish Sculptor Magdelena Abakanovicz at Tate Modern.

In the February half-term, a group of 19 students travelled to lovely Paris for four days, for an intense and very enjoyable short tour — report below.

We held three exhibitions in the department. In March the Lower Sixth showed off work from their opening workshops and experimental projects in the top studio; May and June saw the largest exhibition of A-Level, AS and GCSE work for some time and was a stunning, beautiful and uplifting set of work, exhibited throughout the department. The Head said he was “blown away by the quality and variety”. In the last week of term, with the A-Level and GCSE dismantled, we showed photography under the title ’What is Culture?’ The work, selected from all five Cranleigh Schools and shown in the entrance and staircase to the department, was delightful in its variety and quality of observation — a fitting end to the year.

Many thanks to our art technician, Mr Martin Crook, and our cleaners, Mr Ryan Templeton and Mr Alex Turica, without whom we could not function — their efforts to deal with the forces of entropy that engulf art activities are much appreciated! I am grateful for the support of my art teaching colleagues, Mrs Ally Robinson, Mrs Lucy Hellberg, Mr Will Kinnersly and Mr Mark Weighton, whose hard work and high standards do so much to inspire our students.

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Issy Powell (GCSE)

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ART TRIPS

Lower Sixth Mid Year Art Exhibition

Harriet Glaister (GCSE)

ART AND FRENCH TRIP TO PARIS, FEBRUARY 23 Sixteen Art and three French A-Level students endured an early start in February, meeting at St Pancras to catch the Eurostar for four intense days of Parisian culture. We visited seven museums devoted to art over the four days we were there — this turned out to be a lot, and our feet hurt from all the walking, but the range of work from the contemporary and modernist seen in the Centre Pompidou and La Maison Européenne de la Photographie to breakthrough Impressionists at the Musée D’Orsay and l’Orangerie was exciting.

We visited three museums devoted to sculptors — Rodin, Maillol and Zadkine. Each had a very different feel but provided an alternative view to the paintings and photographs. The French students dived into the Musée de la Libération de Paris, took in a French film, visited Sacré Cœur and Montmartre, and then on the last morning rose incredibly early to make the morning lessons of the Lycée Camille Sée (to whom many thanks).

As a group we took in several restaurants, took a nighttime river cruise on the Bateaux Mouches, ascended the Tour Montparnasse for amazing views over Paris, spoke loud English through the Métro, enjoyed vintage clothes shopping, ate crêpes and talked late into the night.

Lower Sixth (London)

Our hostel was friendly, clean and light with good coffee though rather bare of luxury. The group were fun to be with and I must thank Mr Robinson (Head of French) and Mrs Robinson (Art) for their support and help throughout the trip.

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Alexandra Rowe (GCSE)

GCSE Exhibition

Gabriella Gates (A-Level)

Emily Wates (GCSE)

Liv Flanagan (A-Level)

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DESIGN ENGINEERING MR JON TAYLOR, HEAD OF DESIGN ENGINEERING

It has been another action-packed year for the Design Engineering department with the workshops bustling with activity once again as we enjoyed a return to ‘normality’ with the NEA (Non-Examined Assessment) for our exam classes. The department has enjoyed great success outside of the classroom this year too!

At A-Level our Design Engineering and Product Design pupils rose to the challenge once again, taking full advantage of the open context allowing them to pursue projects tailored to their interests. This year, contexts included: golfing training aids, aviation equipment, pet products, music equipment, sports injury management, maintenance equipment, beekeeping equipment and ergonomic solutions to support tea-farming workers. It was great to once again support such a breadth of projects across the year group. All pupils are to be commended for their impressive working prototypes.

At GCSE, the Design Engineers have once again produced numerous high-quality NEA projects full of technical rigour. The pupils explored contexts including Protection, Transport Schemes and Pet Care to develop and propose viable design solutions through the iterative design process. The work produced continues to impress us all year-on-year and the pupils should be proud of their achievements.

Our Lower Sixth Design Engineers excelled this year by enjoying great success in the VEX Robotics Competition. The pupils learn the fundamentals of mechanisms, electronics and programming in the first two terms and directly apply this knowledge to build and program competitive robots. We entered two teams into the competition this year, 18650D and 18650E, with both teams managing to secure places at the National Finals followed by the World Championships, a fantastic achievement! It was a long road to success with multiple regional tournaments, including our own home event ending in narrow defeat in the finals before 18650D scooped a Tournament Champion award and were joined at the National Finals by team 18650E who also qualified through their individual Robot Skills score.

Although both teams were unfortunately knocked out of the National Teamwork Finals, both qualified for the World Championships via their impressive Robot Skills scores placing them 4th and 5th in the country. The teams flew out to Dallas, Texas to represent the UK in the High School Division alongside four other teams from the UK. Our teams competed alongside 800 other teams from across the globe, finishing 65th and 79th in their respective divisions.

Congratulations to all team members involved, who did the School proud.

We bid a fond farewell to Mr Gregor McMillan who leaves the School at the end of the year to take up a new position at the Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park. We express our immense thanks and gratitude for the five years of exemplary service Mr McMillan has given both to the department and to wider School life. We all wish him and his family well in their future endeavours. Mr Shane Hill will be joining the department in September and will bring a wealth of international experience, adding a further dimension to the department.

The action will continue next year with Design Engineers competing in the VEX Robotics Competition. During priority times we will also be offering a new ‘Charitable Upcycling’ initiative to raise funds for charity. We will also be hosting national qualifying events for VEX Robotics at the Senior School and a ‘Girl-Powered’ robotics event with our Prep Schools. Be sure to keep an eye on our Twitter and Instagram feeds @CranleighDesEng and the School website for updates!

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OUR TEAMS COMPETED ALONGSIDE 800 TEAMS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE

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MR RICHARD SAXEL, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

It is always tempting to calibrate success through a list of high-level achievements and accolades; diploma and exam successes, spectacular concerts and productions, and the large-scale public events which the Music Department facilitates across all areas of school life. These are to be celebrated, of course, but in many ways it is the less noticeable and day-to-day successes that define our ethos.

Success is the Fourth Former who is persuaded to perform in an informal concert despite significant nerves and misgivings, and who emerges having enjoyed both the support of their friends and the actual experience of performing. The pupil who achieves Grade 1 in an instrument they have been learning for several years but which does not come naturally to them. The academic who continues to turn up to an ensemble rehearsal week after week, even when university interviews and A-Level preparation are of far greater importance. The non-musical pupil who attends a concert merely to support their friend, and in the process understands the talent and dedication shown by that musical friend, having previously not really understood what they do. It is in the extraordinary quality of the whole-school singing in Chapel (particularly in the joy and over-exuberance of our Sixth Form leavers’ final rendition of The Holy City), the Fourth Form string quartet who arrange and rehearse a piece for a concert by themselves, and the fact that the choir can sing in five languages in the Advent Carol Service, and the orchestra can perform a movement of a Berlioz Symphony, the complete Bach Concerto for Two Violins (with three different soloists) and a Count Basie Big Band number in the same concert. We can encourage a Sixth Former to compose a piece for orchestra and then learn to conduct it with a real symphony orchestra, or celebrate a young songwriter’s very personal output in a rock concert that features all year groups performing as equals. It is in the joy on the faces of residents of care homes as they hear three pupils perform for them, the sensitivity and respect with which the wind band accompany the village Remembrance Service, the exceptional independent hard work that goes into the House Performance songs, and the myriad other small triumphs that happen every day.

I lead an exceptional team of Music Department staff who facilitate all these activities, two of whom leave Cranleigh this year for new challenges. Mr George Royall has led the development of Contemporary Music with energy, dedication and style for the past seven years, and has blazed a trail so bright that it illuminates the path for others to follow. He leaves a legacy of well-established events and a music scene that allows all pupils who are interested in popular music to express themselves, be creative and have appropriate opportunities to perform. These events are enjoyed by the entire school community, and George can be very proud of the legacy he leaves behind. Mrs Catherine Beddison has been developing the young musicians in the Prep School and instilling in them the highest qualities of musicianship and presentation so that they arrive at the Senior School fully prepared for the challenges ahead. She has ensured that the quality of music making at Cranleigh Prep School remains consistently high, and her work with the chamber choir in particular has been exceptional. We thank them both for their wonderful contributions to music education at Cranleigh and wish them well.

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DISCOVERING POTENTIAL AND INSPIRING EXCELLENCE

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SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Abbotts Alexander Ambrose Armitage Batchelor Birrell Birrell Brice Buxton Chilcott

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MR JONATHON SCOTT, DIRECTOR OF DRAMA

As another academic year draws to a close, we are once again awed by what has been achieved by the students. Their commitment and focus shown as they strive to produce the very best work really is inspiring.

We have been particularly blessed this year by many visitors to the department — from various prep and feeder schools as well as inspection teams — and they have all expressed how impressed they were with the maturity, skill and professionalism of the performers and the crew, something we have always known but are pleased to have affirmed by ‘outsiders’.

Throughout the year, the many incredibly high-standard academic performances from our A-Level and GCSE students have engaged audiences with challenging and innovative ideas. From devising new non-naturalistic work and performing a range of naturalistic texts in GCSE years to re-interpreting established texts using cutting-edge technology, devising politically charged and socially conscious ‘verbatim’ theatre and creating fully developed naturalistic characters, audiences have been treated to witnessing the emergence of new talent and theatrical exploration.

These performances and the study that supports them create the foundations for the students to excel not only in the classroom but in the large-scale productions that punctuate the year, which are outlined below.

MICHAELMAS The first production of the year was the mammoth undertaking of another en promenade ‘immersive’ production penned by Mrs Emily McGhee: the whimsical and fantastic Neverland, a retelling of the J.M. Barrie story a generation into the future; with Jane Darling and the researchers at the LOST clinic continuing the work started by Wendy Darling to find out how to rescue a group of inexplicably comatose boys.

The audience, tasked with helping to find the answers, were whisked into a fantasy Neverland and journeyed through this immersive world in search of its secrets. Along the way they were met by all the characters of the original, from Tinkerbell and Hook to Smee, Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, and were guided around beautifully constructed landscapes including Pixie Hollow, Skull Rock and the Jolly Roger amongst innumerable others.

The performers, interacting with the audience, exhibited incredible skills of characterisation and focus. To add to the complexity of the production, the audience were split into two groups and followed two different journeys with differing objectives and a focus on either the ‘Fairy Track’ to save the pixie-dust lifeblood of the island from being stolen or the ‘Pirate Track’ to find Peter Pan and the secret of eternal youth.

This was a truly wonderful production that will live long in the memory. We wait with anticipation for the next ‘immersive’ production and can only wonder at what delights might come out of Mrs McGhee’s brain.

LENT The best theatre has a point to make, and sometimes the message is delivered in uncompromising and emotionally brutal ways. Polly Stenham’s 2007 play, That Face, does just that. Cast almost exclusively with Lower Sixth students, this production worked brilliantly.

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To all involved, a huge Bravo! and well done for taking on something as exciting as this.

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Why choose a play like this? Surely it would just be easier in relatively conservative educational establishments to keep productions focused on the crowd-pleasing, simple stuff? That Face offers some of this, but it also provides a genuine theatrical challenge for the cast, and a confronting one for the audience. That Face is a psychological drama about love and pain that peers into a complex mother–son relationship and rips the plaster off the deep cut of a family in tatters, one that has never quite communicated effectively, one torn apart by various toxic co-dependencies, neglects or indifferences. It is also utterly heart wrenching.

While the play unpacks Mia’s motivations, we spend an uncomfortable time in Martha’s bedroom where we peer into the play’s most dysfunctional relationship of all, that between mother and son. Phoebe McCambridge captured Martha’s spirit beautifully, and this is not easy to do as Martha is a state: at times childlike in her vulnerability, but an abuser of substances and others’ emotions too. Her teenage son, Henry, was played by first-timer, Jack Herring, with fantastic sensitivity to the role. Father Hugh’s impotent rage was perfectly captured by the bearded Logan Beuden.

Like the crest of a pacific wave, Moana Jr — The Musical crashed over the audience in all its dazzling glory. The decision to thrust staging in the intimate VCT arena allowed for a very involved show, enabling the actors to get up close and personal with the audience whilst telling their tale, yet remaining utterly focused throughout.

The icing on the proverbial cake was the expert level of singing and music. A prerequisite and vital component of a musical, naturally, but it was astonishing; not only the quality and calibre of the vocals, but how each and every one of the cast employed their mics, range and vocal prowess with suitable panache, purpose and powerful stage presence.

It would be churlish to underestimate the collective brilliance of this production by singling out solo performances only. The stoic and stellar presence of the ensemble in their essential roles, dancing and singing and supporting the narrative and visual effects, impressed.. It should not go unmentioned how convincingly the make-up artists had worked their magic on antiquing Gramma Tala and assisting such credible ageing, alongside all other embellishing efforts on the cast as a whole. High praise indeed to Emilia H. and Mrs McGhee for their collaborative artistic work there. An absolutely fabulously entertaining and laugh-out-loud collective performance that was not only brilliantly clever but also hugely entertaining. Hats off, boys and girls; shiny indeed!

All in all, Moana Jr — The Musical was a wondrous crescendo and mellifluous, visual delight in the retelling of this moral tale. Via an amalgam of talent, the heart of Tefiti was quite rightly put back in its place — as the heart of Cranleigh School Junior Productions beat on fiercely and proudly concurrently.

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MISS KIMBERLEY VOWLES, HEAD OF DANCE

In the heart of artistic expression, Cranleigh School’s talented and passionate dancers have spun a captivating tale of growth, dedication, and pure joy in dance. As the curtains close on another remarkable year, we proudly present our annual round-up, which highlights the achievements of our dance community.

A HARMONIOUS TEAM OF TALENTED GIRLS: The dance ensemble, a vibrant and close-knit team of girls, has continued to showcase the School’s commitment to nurturing creativity and artistry. Through their infectious energy and unwavering camaraderie, these dancers have epitomised the power of collaboration and the joy of shared passion. Cranleigh continues to provide an array of comprehensive classes tailored to the senior dance students, encompassing ballet, jazz, tap, modern/contemporary and dance company.

OUTSTANDING ISTD EXAM RESULTS: Cranleigh’s dancers have once again set the bar high with their exceptional performance in Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) exams. In the jazz and tap categories, these talented individuals have showcased their technical prowess. Their wonderful results stand as a testament to their hard work and commitment.

DANCE CABARET: A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: A highlight of the year was undoubtedly the mesmerising dance cabaret evening, a showcase of our dance prowess and creativity.

As the audience gathered in anticipation, the dancers took centre stage, delivering an unforgettable evening of entertainment.

From elegant ballet solos to energetic jazz ensembles, the cabaret brought together a dazzling array of performances that left the audience fully entertained.

WATCHING THE STUDENTS PERFORM IS A TRUE DELIGHT. THEIR PASSION AND ENJOYMENT SHINES BRIGHTLY ON STAGE

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RISING NUMBERS, EXPANDING HORIZONS: The enthusiasm for dance at Cranleigh has been infectious, with a noticeable increase in participation and engagement. As more students find themselves drawn to the classes on offer, the dance community continues to flourish. The shared passion for dance has created an environment where dancers uplift and inspire one another, fostering a sense of unity and purpose.

A VISION FOR THE FUTURE: As we celebrate the achievements of our dancers, we also eagerly anticipate the opportunities and growth that lie ahead. The commitment, talent and unwavering spirit of these young artists are testament to the enjoyment of dance at Cranleigh.

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MR ANDREW HOUSTON, DIRECTOR OF SPORT

We should be proud of our sporting achievements this year. We have seen participation numbers rise across several sports and variety increases with our culture and ethos continuing to underpin everything that we do. We have had national title success as well as international and professional athletes produced. This is no mean feat and throughout each sports review, I hope all involved feel proud of being part of the School’s sport programme.

I feel it is only right to reinforce that the core of our programme is supporting an environment where pupils can have as many ‘special moments’ as possible, so that they form a love of sport, continue with a lifelong involvement in it once they leave and, if they are fortunate enough to have children of their own, to pass that love onto their children. In the recent leavers’ sport feedback form, we had 100% of pupils saying they would continue to participate in sports when they leave.

When we break school sports down, this is our core responsibility and I am delighted with that number.

In this academic year, we won tournaments (Rosslyn Park Plate rugby sevens & Hampton Sevens) and competed in national finals (ISFA U18 Shield and U18 Girls’ indoors). We have beaten the likes of Tonbridge and Whitgift in 1st XI Boys’ cricket and managed to beat the MCC in girls’ cricket for the second time running. We have competed in U18 Tier 1 cup hockey leagues for girls and boys, and helped produce high-performing and international athletes at age-group level throughout various sports. We have a nationally ranked swimmer plus a high-performing skier.

We have netball, hockey, rugby and cricket players involved in elite academies for various age groups. Our equestrian programme is arguably the best in the country and continues to win titles both collectively and individually. We also have a golfer who came 3rd in the recent HMC U18 order of merit at the age of 16. We saw a win ratio of 65% at 1st team level across all our sports.

We have fielded roughly 141 teams in nearly 800 matches (not including tournaments), with a win ratio of 55% across all of those teams. I always believe a healthy school programme is one where pupils in any given match have a realistic chance to win or lose, so to be at 55% is great. We have seen mass participation and growing numbers in several sports (girls’ cricket, tennis and rugby).

It is hard for me to single out success or personal highlights but there was a 48-hour period in the Summer term, during study leave, where I was able to watch some wonderful mixed tennis at the U14-U18 age group, the Girls’ 1st XI play on Jubilee, pre-season hockey, netball and rugby going on, girls and boys lifting tyres as part of the CranFit programme, girls’ football at Fourth Form level, kids playing touch rugby and football in their leisure time, softball cricket happening, a group of Upper Fifth Formers going on a run off their own back and our athletes training on the Lowers. It was amazing to see so many pupils out playing sports at a time when exams were happening.

I would like to take this time to thank the staff, coaches and support team for all their efforts this year. We have seen extreme weather, which didn’t stop our wonderful grounds team from producing excellent surfaces and staff having to re-arrange sessions daily to take the weather into consideration. The coaches and staff have once again been outstanding and they continue to put so much effort into their sessions and support the pupils in what they do. There was one incident in April where a member of staff took a tennis team away from home on a Saturday afternoon, only to then drive the length of the country on early Sunday morning to support the golf team.

The sport here couldn’t flourish without their efforts.

I hope you enjoy reading more about the achievements of each sport and I am already looking forward to the coming academic year.

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ATHLETICS MISS CLAIRE HALL, HEAD OF ATHLETICS

The athletics team enjoyed a successful season with four fixtures against local schools, the Waverley trials, Surrey Schools’ Championships and, of course, House athletics on the Lowers.

There were many personal bests this season across all year groups and events, with Gus K. equalling the junior boys’ high jump record with an outstanding clearance of 1.65m at the Wellington meet. We also added two new junior school relay records for both boys and girls in the rarely contested 4x300m in our final meet of the year at Epsom.

ATHLETICS COLOURS WERE AWARDED TO: JACQUI BIRRELL, RHYS LEWIS, VICTORIA LOCK AND DIGBY NORTH

Following the Waverley trials at Charterhouse, 16 of our athletes were selected to compete at the Surrey Schools’ Championships and were delighted to come away with four medals: Jacqui B. retained her senior girls’ high jump title, Emilia H. and Rhys L. both won Silvers in the senior girls’ discus and senior boys’ long jump respectively and Bethan L. won Bronze in the junior girls’ javelin.

Despite concerns earlier on in the term regarding the weather, House Athletics was able to go ahead with the full programme of events with both East and Martlet retaining their titles. Charlie L. (Cubitt), Zac W. (North) and Bethan L. (Martlet) each achieved the 100m/200m double in their respective age groups and there were notable wins in the field from Pere B. (inter boys’ shot put and discus), Jason S. (inter boys’ long jump), Lucy S. (inter girls’ javelin) and Izzy B. (junior girls’ javelin).

At the end of the season we said goodbye to our Upper Sixth athletes who have all been much-valued and hardworking members of the team throughout their time here, despite the curveball thrown to school sport during Covid-19. At the end of term assembly we were delighted to award athletics colours to our three captains Rhys L., Jacqui B. and Tory L. as well as to Digby N. in recognition of their contribution and success in athletics during their time at Cranleigh.

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GUS K. EQUALLED THE JUNIOR BOYS’ HIGH JUMP RECORD

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WITH A STRONG UPPER FIFTH CONTINGENT THE FUTURE LOOKS PARTICULARLY BRIGHT

CRICKET

MR GARETH PRITCHARD, MASTER IN CHARGE OF CRICKET

BOYS’ CRICKET Despite early wet weather the 2023 season was hugely successful. The 1st XI broke batting records with six hundreds scored by five different players. Adam Thomas led the way with 750 runs including 118* against Hurstpierpoint. Alex Bovill (two), Harry Morrogh, Luke Webster and Gabriel Hammond all completed centuries throughout the year. For the first time in many years both Gabriel Hammond and Alex Bovill scored centuries in the same game and compiled a 259-run partnership for the second wicket against RGS Guildford. With the ball the spinners dominated, Hasaan Dahir completed five wicket hauls against both the MCC and Charterhouse, taking 29 across the season, Freddie Yeldham, Tom Wheeler and Aarav Malhotra all bowled well, taking at least 15 wickets each. The 1st XI played 18 matches, winning 14, including against Tonbridge, Epsom, Whitgift, Hurstpierpoint and RGS Guildford.

The 2nd XI played eight games, winning five. With a strong Upper Fifth contingent the future looks particularly bright. The highlight of the season was Tom Waddell’s hundred against RGS Guildford.

The 3rd XI also had a great season with some hugely dominant wins, Jake Arengo-Jones’ hat-trick against Epsom and Toby Waddell’s 53* against Whitgift led the way for them. The 4th and 5th XI seasons were hampered by the weather but they managed a series of fixtures, mainly away at Harrow, the highlight of which was Ed Sabben-Clare’s 57 including five 6s.

The U15s had an up and down season. The U15 A team won six of their 14 fixtures but had a good run in both the County Cup and the T20 competitions where they reached the semi-finals.

Zan Copleston led the way with both the bat and ball, his runs against RGS Guildford and Reed’s were particularly important in guiding the team through to the later rounds of the cup competi-

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tions. The U15 Bs had a very successful season, winning five of their seven matches; their batting was a particular strength and included a 159-run opening partnership against Epsom. Jamie Moulton ended the season by scoring 126 runs in his final two innings without being dismissed. A lack of numbers and depth led to a challenging season for the U15 C team who achieved only one victory from their six matches.

The U14s are a strong cricketing year group and it was great to see so many of the boys keen to play and get involved throughout the season. The A team had good victories against Charterhouse, RGS Guildford and Hurstpierpoint and reached the third round of the Anderson Cup. There is real depth in the bowling with Ben French leading from the front with his pace as well as some exciting spin options. Their biggest difficulty was building big scores to defend but the ability is there and, with greater experience,

this group have the chance to dominate the circuit later in their school careers. The depth within the A team filtered down to the Bs and, again, led to strong bowling performances including dismissing Tonbridge for just 75. The most successful junior team of the season was the U14 Cs who won five, tied one and lost one of their seven fixtures. Freddie Nichols led the bowling attack and took four wickets in an over against Eastbourne. With the bat, Archie Brightman and Noah Mort set the tone while the team were ably led by Isaac Bridgwood. With such numbers in the Fourth Form the U14 D team were more active than in previous years. Often playing teams of a higher standard than themselves, they equipped themselves admirably, winning two of their five games. As ever, Mr Hillen’s enthusiasm drove them forward and I am sure will have inspired them to continue with their cricket well into the future.

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GIRLS’ CRICKET Girls’ cricket at Cranleigh continues to go from strength-to-strength.

Following the introduction of Saturday fixtures and a full-time training schedule in 2022, this year saw the introduction of a 2nd XI and regular Saturday fixtures for two teams. With more than 30 girls now participating in weekly training and matches throughout the summer, competition for places and the overall standard of play are rapidly improving. In addition to greater playing numbers, a new coloured kit was introduced for the 1st XI and this will be rolled out across the girls’ section next summer as we seek to align ourselves with the trends of the game.

The wet start to the summer delayed the season but there were still a good number of opportunities for the girls to show off their skills. The 1st XI played 10 games, winning seven. For the first time the girls played Saturday fixtures on Jubilee against Epsom and Bradfield, winning both and playing some of their best cricket on these occasions. There were a number of highlights throughout the season including five consecutive maidens at the start of the Epsom innings leaving them 1-2, a remarkable score; Felicity Harrison became the first girl on the new bowling honours board with five wickets against Hurstpierpoint for just two runs and Georgia Lawes’ innings of 96 against Bradfield in her final performance for the School reminded us of just what we will miss next year.

Once again, the MCC game provided a superb demonstration of how girls’ cricket is growing. Bowling first, the girls restricted the MCC to 158 from their 30 overs. After a fast start the school appeared in complete control with Caitlyn Becker and Charlotte Brookes at the crease. Quick wickets halted our progress and we entered the final over still requiring two to win, this became one from the final ball with our last pair at the wicket; in dramatic style Eloise Dixon pulled the ball to the boundary to end a fantastic game. A special mention must go to Georgia and Libby Ohlson who leave the school this year; they have done a remarkable

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job of bringing the team together and have created an inclusive and fun atmosphere, they will be missed.

The 2nd XI also had a very successful season playing five games, winning three and having some incredibly close finishes, including a one-run victory over Epsom. The team were ably led by Emily Reed and Camilla Bell and comprised players from across the different age groups. Emily led the way with the bat and her knock of 53 not out against Cranleigh Cricket Club set the tone for the season. With a large group of young players within the squad there is great potential for the future and the development of the 2nd XI will help to drive girls’ cricket forward in the coming years.

Amongst the Saturday fixtures, the U15s competed in both the Surrey and National Cups. They made good progress through both with Charlotte Brookes scoring key runs in a number of matches including a brutal 85 not out against Hurstpierpoint. The Surrey Cup run ended at the hands of a good St George’s Weybridge team while the girls reached the last 16 of the National Cup before being beaten by St Lawrence College. They were ably led throughout by Felicity Harrison who bowled with great control throughout the year. U14s’ Lizzie King and Izzy Bertram’s performances with the ball and behind the stumps indicate a bright future for the team.

NOW WITH MORE THAN 30 GIRLS, COMPETITION FOR PLACES AND THE OVERALL STANDARD OF PLAY ARE RAPIDLY IMPROVING

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OUR FOOTBALL ETHOS OF POSITIVITY, HARD WORK AND TACTICAL FLEXIBILITY ENSURES ALL PLAYERS DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

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MR ANDREW SCARISBRICK, HEAD OF FOOTBALL

Football at Cranleigh will never be the same again. The 1st XI impressed in their maiden entry to a national competition (ISFA Shield Cup), ending it as runners-up. The dedication of the players and coaches meant Cranleigh was consistently able to compete against schools who play two terms of football. Early victories over Radnor House (5-0) and Sherborne School (6-1) ensured the team remained in the competition as we entered our football term.

Poor weather in January restricted our preparation for the third-round tie against Reading Blue Coat. Despite dominating the match, we found ourselves 1-0 down with four minutes left on the clock. Up stepped Edward Lindsay to score a header and send the game into extra time. This was the cue for our mercurial captain, Jonah Cahusac, to ghost past two challenges and slot home the winner to jubilant scenes — we were through to the quarter-finals.

A very strong Lancing College side followed and was great preparation for the next round of the Cup as we edged a tight affair 4-3, with all our goals coming from set pieces as opponents continued to be unable to cope with Luke Webster’s dead-ball deliveries. The quarter-final at home to Bristol Grammar School was another masterclass in dominance as Milo Roe ran the opposition ragged and we comfortably won the match 4-2. However, getting the team to play three matches in six days proved too much and we toiled against a physical Wellington team, settling for a 1-1 draw which ended our winning streak.

After Long Leave the boys returned to draw 0-0 against a well organised Eastbourne and dispatched RGS Guildford 6-2 with a ‘gegenpressing’ masterclass. This was then followed up with the 6-0 demolition of King Edward’s Witley and a hat-trick from Hamish Ramsay.

There was a mixture of excitement and trepidation for our semi-final fixture away against the Priory (Birmingham). Both Webster and Cahusac had to pass late fitness tests; the opposition boasted an U16 England player amongst other academy players and their supporters were vociferous. The game ebbed and flowed but we found ourselves 2-1 down at the beginning of the second half. Team discipline and unity counted for a lot and Cranleigh continued to carve out opportunities to win the game 4-2 — a truly great example of a team performance under adversity.

Cranleigh entered their penultimate fixture against an excellent Charterhouse team undefeated. Trying to cope with several absentees proved too much and the game ran away from the boys in the second half as they lost 5-1. A five-week wait for the final was not ideal but it gave our players a chance to recover from injuries. Unfortunately, Webster’s hamstring injury meant he missed the final and Olly Faulkner’s broken collar bone three days before the final was a cruel blow as he was the only player to have finished every minute of every match. The final against RGS was definitely within the team’s ability to win, having already heavily beaten them. However, the score was only 0-0 at half-time thanks to a sublime performance from Scott Walker in goal. Defensive errors early in the second half meant we found ourselves 2-0 down and we were unable to recover, eventually losing 4-0.

The boys should be proud of their legacy as they’ve changed the possibilities of what a Cranleigh football team can achieve. We say goodbye to Jonah Cahusac, Joe Bowman, Luke Webster, Ben Jeffery, Scott Walker, Alex Bovill and George Porter and thank them for raising the bar. We are fortunate to have Will Simpson, Milo Roe and Olly Faulkner lead the charge next season.

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MISS SARAH GREENWOOD, HEAD OF GOLF

The golf season has been a very busy one for the increasing number of golfers in the School. The standard of golf being played at all levels, from activity sessions to House matches to School scratch matches, is really improving and the School course has been used extensively throughout the year.

The first half of the season (September and October) saw the senior scratch team having some excellent results with wins against Tonbridge, Reigate, Bradfield and Epsom. At the Smarden Bell competition the team came third and James Marriott came home with the ‘Little Bell’ for the best individual score, we progressed to the regional semi-final stage of the HMC Foursomes competition, losing in a close-fought contest against Eton and, in the final match of the term, we had an enjoyable battle against the Old Cranleighan Golf Society, losing on the last hole of the last match in semi-darkness!

A couple of new national competitions were started this year and we were able to send a team to some of these events. The first HMC 54-hole Scratch Strokeplay competition was played at Hollinwell GC; our team of James Marriott, Jack Howells and Jamie McGeoch travelled up and played a difficult course in quite blowy conditions. After three rounds of golf James Marriott was level par and ended up third out of a field of 35. The same team plus Ben Atkins then headed up to the JCB Golf and Country Club for another two-day event — another test of endurance on a very long course — again James Marriott was the pick of our team coming fourth out of a field of 62. James’ successes placed him fourth in the overall Order of Merit of the top HMC school golfers this year, a great achievement and one which is certainly spurring all of our other young golfers to get their handicaps down.

The HMC Handicap Series also started this year, with Saturday afternoon 9-hole competitions organised for golfers of 10 handicap and above. We sent a team to the Wellington School golf course on a couple of occasions, Jake Adams and Jago Skrypec won the first of the pairs’ Better Ball Stableford events and we also hosted an individual Stableford event on our School course at the end of May. This competition will grow and we look forward to sending more players to these competitions next summer.

The junior teams had a more extensive fixtures programme this year as well and in the second half of the season (April-June) managed to get away from the School course to play against Wellington, Charterhouse, Tonbridge and Reigate. The standard at U15 level is really strong, with many players vying for places on the teams. The Junior House matches were keenly fought this year with Cubitt-South coming out on top. Winners of the other competitions this year have been: SENIOR HOUSE GOLF: LOVEDAY-RHODES THE OLUNOYO TROPHY: WILL MILLARD THE CRONK SALVER: JACK HOWELLS THE KEMP QUAICH: JAMIE MCGEOCH CAPTAINS OF GOLF WERE BEN ATKINS AND JAYA WILKINSON. COLOURS WERE AWARDED TO: BEN ATKINS, WILL MILLARD AND JAYA WILKINSON.

Thanks go to Denis Bloomfield and the Grounds team for making sure that our course is always in good condition and to all of the members of staff who have helped with golf over the year — Mr Tim Fearn, Mr Simon Quinn, Mr Andrew Robinson, Mr Richard Saxel, Mr Jon Scott, Mr David Vaiani and Mr Mark Weighton.

THE STANDARD OF OUR GOLFERS IS IMPROVING ALL THE TIME, WITH SEVERAL OF THE YOUNGER PLAYERS PLAYING OFF SINGLE FIGURE HANDICAPS - THE FUTURE OF CRANLEIGH GOLF LOOKS BRIGHT!

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MR RICHARD ORGAN, DIRECTOR OF HOCKEY AND MR RUPERT KEFFORD, HEAD OF HOCKEY

BOYS’ HOCKEY The highlights of the season were undoubtedly the 100% records of both the 15 Ds and the 14 Cs who won all their games and both only conceded one goal in total whilst scoring 21 and 23 respectively. They were closely followed by the undefeated 14 Bs with seven wins and one draw and the 14 Es with four wins and two draws.

The 1s won all bar one of their Saturday block fixtures. In the England Hockey Tier 1 league they started with a high-scoring game against St George’s who took a comfortable lead into halftime. A stunning second half saw us claw goal after goal back to 4-5 with five minutes to go but, unfortunately, we couldn’t convert our final chance and the score remained the same.

Wins over Reeds, Langley Park and RGS Guildford plus a tough loss to Whitgift after a good first quarter of an hour meant that our match against Kingston was crucial. They played fast fluid hockey and deserved their 4-2 win, leaving us just missing out on reaching the National quarter-finals.

Indoors turned out to be a similar story. Getting past Reed’s and RGS Guildford at the Surreys, we qualified for the South East finals along with St George’s. Having played Ardingly and St Lawrence in our pool, St George’s unfortunately pipped us again and went on to take the place in the National finals.

The 2s won three of their games including an 8-0 win over Eastbourne. The 3s had the same record as the 2s with three wins (including a very good 2-0 against Tonbridge), one draw and two losses, which were just by the odd goal.

The 16 As only lost one Saturday game, against a strong Tonbridge side, with two wins and three draws. In the National Cup they beat Worth on penalties before succumbing to RGS by just one goal; they comfortably beat Charterhouse in the Plate before losing once again by one goal to Kingston in a very tight contest.

The 16 Bs had good 3-1 and 4-1 wins versus Tonbridge and Hurst respectively in their four wins and only two losses, whilst the 16 Cs had a couple of wins and just one loss to Bradfield 0-1.

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BOYS’ HOCKEY The 15 As finished their season with a convincing 5-2 win over Eton to add to three other victories and just two close losses, whilst the 15 Bs had a convincing 4-0 victory over Tonbridge. The 15 Cs won 4-1 against Hurst to go with three other wins, one draw and a close 1-2 loss to Reeds. The 15 Ds had a 100% record, winning all six of their games, scoring 21 goals in the process and only conceding one – they won by at least two clear goals in all their games. The 15 Es also won both of their fixtures including a 1-0 victory over Hurst 15 Ds. The 14 As endured a tough first half with no wins but then won their final four matches including against Tonbridge and Bradfield, scoring 19 goals in the process. The 14 Bs went undefeated recording seven wins and just one draw against a strong Tonbridge side and they were the top scoring team with 34 goals and only four against. Going one better, the 14 Cs won all of their eight games, including a great 1-0 win over Reeds and scoring 23 goals in the process. The 14 Ds beat Charterhouse 4-0 amongst their three wins and the 14 Es, like the Bs and Cs, were undefeated, beating Bradfield 5-0 and Eton 7-0 in their four wins and two draws.

Overall the results were the best set of results ever for the hockey club as a whole and is testament to the skill and hard work put in by both players and coaches alike.

THE BEST SET OF RESULTS ACROSS THE WHOLE HOCKEY CLUB WE’VE EVER HAD

HOCKEY COLOURS: BENEDICT ATKINS, EDWARD BARNICOAT, FREDDIE FEWINGS, JOSHUA TAYLOR, SCOTT WALKER. CUPS: BOYS’ SENIOR INDOOR HOCKEY: CUBITT BOYS’ JUNIOR INDOOR HOCKEY: EAST BOYS’ SENIOR OUTDOOR HOCKEY: CUBITT BOYS’ JUNIOR OUTDOOR HOCKEY: CUBITT BOYS’ STONESETT: NORTH ORRORROO CUP: U14 C

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The highlights included great seasons for the 3s, 16 Bs, 15 Cs and 15 Ds whilst the 1s had an undefeated set of Saturday block fixtures. In the National competitions it was a case of ‘very nearly’, with the U18s indoors and U14s outdoors narrowly missing out on National finals appearances and their conquerors at the South East finals becoming national runners-up and champions respectively.

The 1s had a successful set of Saturday block fixtures, gaining seven wins and just one draw whilst scoring 22 goals and conceding six. They also had the majority of possession and chances in their Tier 1 National League matches; their 83 short corners in eight games reflected this. Unfortunately, a conversion rate of less than 10% kept the opposition in many games and resulted in some losses that should have been comfortable wins. Indoors, however, was a different matter. Playing well to beat both Reed’s and Reigate in the Surrey prelims, they then beat Kingston and St George’s at the Surrey Finals. Beating Brighton and St Lawrence in the pool at the South East finals, they faced Sevenoaks in the final, with the winner going to the Nationals. A pulsating game was decided by a brilliant goal from one of Sevenoaks’ England players and they went on to draw with Repton in the National Final, just losing out on strokes.

The 2s struggled to score goals, resulting in four draws including good results against Wellington and Bradfield. The 3s had their usual good season with six wins and just two losses by one goal. The 4s had a very good 3-1 win over Reed’s amongst their four victories, whilst the 5s had a good 4-0 win over Charterhouse 3s.

The 16 As had a good 2-1 victory over Epsom 2s early on and did the double over Brighton, whilst the 16 Bs went into their final game of the season undefeated with five wins and a draw, scoring 17 goals along the way. Unfortunately, Brighton proved too strong and we lost 0-2. The 16 Cs registered a strong 2-1 win over Sevenoaks first up and added a couple of useful draws against Bradfield and Brighton.

After a really good 1-1 draw with Sevenoaks, the 15 As had a difficult first half in which they scored in every game but conceded one more. Their results improved in the second half with two wins, a draw and just one loss in the final game. The 15 Bs on the other hand had two good draws against Epsom and Wellington and beat Bradfield 2-0 in the first half. The 15 Cs had thumping 9-0 and 8-2 wins over Sevenoaks and Bradfield on the way to scoring no less than 32 goals in the season in their six victories and two losses, both by the odd goal.

The 15 Ds had a great season too, also including a 9-0 victory over Sevenoaks, and scored 25 goals in their five victories and one loss.

After drawing two and losing one of their first three matches, the 14 As won their last five Saturday fixtures and this coincided with a good run in their National outdoor competition. Four of the strongest teams in the country — Cranleigh, Epsom, St George’s and St John’s — battled it out in Surrey in some tightly contested matches. Cranleigh and St John’s qualified for the South East Tier 2 finals and we beat our Surrey rivals 1-0 in the first game. But a couple of injuries and a couple of draws opened the door for St John’s to pip us in the round robin and they duly went on to be crowned national Tier 2 champions. The 14 Bs had strong wins over Sevenoaks and Bradfield, 4-0 and 2-0 respectively, whilst the 14 Cs beat Charterhouse 2-0 and the 14 Ds drew with the same opponents.

Some of our top coaches were supported by a couple of talented coaches from Guildford Hockey Club in coaching our lower teams throughout the week to ensure they got good quality coaching on a regular basis.

UNDEFEATED SEASONS FOR NO LESS THAN FIVE TEAMS; AND SO CLOSE FOR A COUPLE OF THE A TEAMS IN REACHING NATIONAL FINALS

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HOCKEY COLOURS: SKYE BACKHOUSE, RUBY BAILEY, KATHERINE CLYNE, BEATRICE EMBUREY, GEORGIA LAWES, VICTORIA LOCK, OLIVIA MARTIN, GRACE SLEVIN. CUPS: GIRLS’ SENIOR INDOOR HOCKEY — WEST GIRLS’ JUNIOR INDOOR HOCKEY — MARTLET ADELAIDE CUP — U15 C AND 3RD XI

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MISS SAM HOUGHTON, DIRECTOR OF NETBALL

This year’s netball season lived up to expectations and more. Having up to 20 teams out competing every weekend was no mean feat and testament to the great culture built in participation and performance alike.

Our 1st team debuted their netball dresses with a down to the wire win by one against Eastbourne College at the start of the season, finishing with debuts for Upper Fifth players in our final fixture against Bradfield. This team really epitomised how far the netball club has come, with elite Pathway netballers playing alongside young women who have been at Cranleigh from Fourth Form and Cranleigh Prep School. The netball dresses were certainly a celebration of the progress we’re continuing to make within the netball programme.

With so many teams competing each week there was lots to keep our girls and staff busy. I am so grateful to all the staff for their time and energy over the netball term, it really makes a difference and sets us apart from other schools. Notable performances came from the U16Bs who completed an unbeaten season; coached by Mrs Carson the girls stormed their matches and gelled amazingly as a team. Similarly, Mrs Bukowska’s U15Es also enjoyed being unbeaten this year, fuelled by enthusiasm and cake! Well done to all involved, a fantastic achievement.

Amongst our achievements within the club we also had some stand-out individuals, our 1st team co-Captains, Sienna Rutherford (South, Upper Sixth) and Charlotte Hogbin (Martlet, Upper Sixth) represented Surrey Storm in the NPL league this year. Sienna captaining the side and putting in some impressive performances and Charlotte earning a starting bib and plenty of impact on the court.

We also recently learnt of Sienna’s call up to the Roses Academy, the first step on the pathway to the Senior England Netball Team. These girls have managed to juggle elite sport amongst A-Levels and a busy boarding school life, proving that, with the right mindset, you can achieve across all areas of school life.

That leads me on to thank the leavers this year, both in Upper Sixth and Upper Fifth – thank you for all your hard work and dedication to netball over the years.

At the beginning of the season we set out with the aim of you leaving your bib in a better place and I think each of you has certainly achieved this, you have helped drive a standard within the netball programme with your attitudes and application on court. I’m very grateful to have been part of your netball journeys and look forward to hearing all about your future netball experiences.

NETBALL COLOURS WERE AWARDED TO: RUBY BAILEY, CHARLOTTE HOGBIN, DAISY ROLLITT, SIENNA RUTHERFORD, ANNIE SINCLAIR-DAVIE

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MRS CHRIS ALLISON, HEAD OF RIDING

RIDING RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS Two national titles; four national Silvers; four Surrey titles; numerous regional wins; new riders joining the team, everyone improving and our two phenomenal Captains of Riding, Issy Hollidge and Tom Smith, continuing to lead by example and finishing their riding at Cranleigh in fine style.

LOWLIGHTS THE RAIN! Events washed out in November you can accept but it seemed to go on forever, even in June with a freak thunderstorm washing out a show jumping event when the surfaces flooded in the space of half an hour! in a strong field of show jumpers, when eventing is really your thing, is a fine achievement. Her eventing skills were put to use As ever the hard work of qualifying for the National Championships in the Intermediate Arena Eventing, however, where she took this year has already begun and by the end of June we had secured individual eighth place in a strong field.

12 qualifications. Getting to the various Championships is always the end goal and it is these events which provide the rewards for Three Dressage teams contested the Championships: once again minute percentages separated the top teams. Lucy Le all the early mornings and long days at qualifiers.

Masurier, Issy, Madeleine and Darcey Blaze Marcus were just HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2022 CHAMPIONSHIPS pipped into the Silver medal position. Tom; Tara; Issy and DB (on second rides) took fifth place. DB took individual silver in Issy Hollidge retained her Advanced Open Arena Eventing title. the Prelim competition on her ex-eventing pony who had been She then joined Tom Smith, Tara Moore and Madeleine Robertson coaxed into doing dressage. The Al Zawawi sisters, Dalya and to take Gold in the team Open Arena Eventing – the second time Yasmeen, experienced this level of competition for the first time in the last four years that we have won this title and it is the one and Yasmeen has already qualified to compete individually in we always aim for. Tom took fifth place in the Advanced Open, October. before Issy, Tom and Tara joined Megan Tappin, to take Silver in the Advanced Open Show Jumping. Tara had qualified for the SURREY COUNTY SHOW JUMPING individual section of this event and led the field with the fastest CHAMPIONSHIPS first round as the top eight went into a fast and furious jump-off. We retained our Open Surrey Dressage title, adding the Going last of the field, she had to take all the risks, which on this Restricted Prelim title this year. Both teams represented Surrey occasion did not quite work out, but to finish seventh nationally at the National County Championships in May: the Open

NSEA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

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team of Issy, Lucy, Yasmeen and Madeleine took Bronze in the morning and, not to be outdone, our Restricted team of Rory Smith, Anya Metherell, Tabitha Louw and Rosie Stride followed with Bronze in the afternoon.

The County Show Jumping always comes fast on the heels of the Nationals when some of our eventers are putting their horses out for a well-earned break. This event was one that fell foul of the weather: our Mini and Intermediate teams finished their competitions before the rain washed out the day, retaining their County titles in the process, but the Open team and the Advanced Open individuals never got to compete. At the County Championships in May, our Intermediate team of Tara, Darcey Blaze, Madeleine and Tabitha were just out of the placings.

NATIONAL EVENTERS CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP, HICKSTEAD MAY 2022 Tara Moore took individual Silver in the Open event, which involves show jumping in one arena, proceeding to a holding box and then being sent out on the cross country section. The times of both sections are combined and the rider who jumps clear and closest to the optimum time is the winner. The skill, therefore, is not only jumping clear, but also judging the correct

speed across the whole course – there was less than half a second separating Tara from the gold medal!

ALL ENGLAND SCHOOLS’ SHOW JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS, HICKSTEAD, JULY 2022 A fabulous climax to the year on the very last day of term. Both Junior and Senior teams qualified for their finals in the iconic International Arena at Hickstead, securing top 10 places. AND Tara finished on the podium, in second, out of 120 riders.

AND …

Kristy and Annie Vitek representing the Czech Republic in Junior Nations Cup competitions and preparing for the European Championships this summer.

Darcey Blaze representing GB in Dressage Children on Horses and winning on more than one occasion.

Katie Clyne, Lucy Le Masurier and Tara selected for the South East team at the British Youth Eventing Championships.

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DURING MY FIRST SEASON AT CRANLEIGH I’VE WITNESSED A GREAT WORK ETHIC AND HIGH STANDARDS SET BY THE PLAYERS AND COACHES

RUGBY

MR JOHN ANDREWS, DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

Cranleigh rugby has a strong tradition for participation at all levels. During the 2022-2023 season we fielded 16 teams: 5 seniors, 3 U16s and A to D level in U15 and U14.

The Cranleigh Senior Rugby team had a season filled with thrilling moments and remarkable achievements. With a total of nine games played, they secured five wins, suffered three losses, and earned a hard-fought draw in one fixture. The team showcased their resilience and determination with standout performances on the road, proving their mettle as a force to be reckoned with on unfamiliar turf. Notable away wins were achieved against strong opponents such as Hampton and Marlborough.

Cranleigh displayed their exceptional skills and teamwork by clinching the title of Hampton Sevens champions. This achievement marked their dominance in the fast-paced and exciting format of the game, beating the hosts in a tightly contested final.

Another feather in their cap came with the victory in the Rosslyn Park Plate competition. The team demonstrated their ability to adapt and excel in different rugby formats, further solidifying their status as a versatile and skilled squad.

Cranleigh’s strength extended beyond the 1st XV, with the 3rd and 4th teams showcasing remarkable consistency by remaining unbeaten throughout the season. This success speaks volumes about the depth and talent present within the school’s rugby programme.

The U16 rugby team had a season to remember, finishing unbeaten. Their achievements were not limited to age-group rugby, as four of their players consistently featured in the Senior 1st XV. These youngsters also made their mark in the senior Sevens competitions at both Hampton and Rosslyn Park, proving their potential to become future stars of the sport.

The U15 rugby team displayed exceptional growth and resilience. They capped off their season with a string of impressive performances, including notable victories over Hampton and Marlborough. Their runner-up finish in the Surrey Sevens Plate competition highlighted their progress and determination.

The U14 rugby team had a stellar season, winning an impressive seven out of eight games. After a minor setback in their first fixture against Croydon, they demonstrated remarkable character by going unbeaten for the rest of the season. This bodes well for the future of Cranleigh’s rugby programme, as these young players continue to develop their skills and grow into formidable athletes. We are also delighted to have two coaches from the London Harlequins Community rugby assisting our own team of coaches, ensuring younger boys have the opportunity to develop and potentially play at a higher level as physical development catches up in their later years at school.

In conclusion, the Cranleigh rugby season was marked by impressive victories, championships and the emergence of promising talent across various age groups. The school’s rugby programme continues to thrive and, with such a strong foundation, the future looks bright for Cranleigh’s rugby stars.

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SKIING

MISS AMELIA JOHNSON, HEAD OF SKIING The Ski Team had an excellent season marked by their participation in two prestigious competitions. In December, a squad of 58 attended the ISSC Championships in Sestriere, Italy and a smaller team competed in the Interschools Competition in Pila, Italy in March. At the ISSC Championships, pupils from Cranleigh Senior and Prep competed in three days of Slalom and Giant Slalom Competition, having spent the previous two days training for the races and refining their technique. Rose Jovanovich and Ben Aldridge-Bates won their Giant Slalom categories, Ed Freear was 2nd and Sam Travers 3rd. Co-Captain, Rose Jovanovich, showcased exceptional leadership skills throughout her final season. Leading from the front, Rose consistently set the bar high for herself and her teammates. Digby North also led from the front, creating an inclusive and fun environment throughout the trip. It was fantastic to see so many first-time racers competing and gaining experience for the future. For the majority of the team this was their first chance to race on snow post Covid-19. Cranleigh had numerous top-10 finishes in each race category, which highlighted the strength and depth of the team. A brilliant experience that will prove foundational over the coming years. The team’s success was a testament to their exceptional teamwork between a mix of different age groups. The senior, more experienced, skiers took on leadership roles, guiding and mentoring the younger members of the team. This collaborative spirit fostered a positive and inclusive environment where everyone felt motivated to excel and improve their skiing.

At the Interschools Competition, a team of five skiers set out to compete against some of the best athletes from other schools and regions. They excelled throughout the trip, finishing 7th out of 43 schools, a remarkable achievement given the points-based scoring system based on the number of people per team. A special mention for Ben Aldridge Bates who won his slalom race, pitting his skills against some of the top athletes in his discipline, many of whom trained regularly on snow. Ben displayed remarkable composure and unwavering determination throughout the race. Rose secured top-three finishes, further cementing her reputation as a formidable skier. The rest of the team performed excellently, with Rose placing 4th and Camilla Bell 9th. I hope the team’s success serves as a motivation for the entire squad as we build towards the 2024 ski racing season.

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SQUASH OLLY SELDEN, SQUASH CAPTAIN

The Squash Team was left homeless again this year, but shelter was found within the hallowed walls of Cranleigh Leisure Centre. This meant that competition for places was immense and the season started with a brutal set of trials that culled the numbers to just the following six elite players: Olly Selden (Captain), Ben Jeffery, Freddie Fewings, Jonah Cahusac, Fergus Maclean and Max Cunningham. The squad looked full of talent on the court, and it was well backed up by some quality chat. Unfortunately, Max found the intensity of the training too much as he picked up a knee injury before the very first match and that ruled him out for the rest of the season.

The first stop of the season was KCS Wimbledon, where a somewhat depleted team fell to a narrow loss against a more experienced side. The match did however prove that the side was full of promise. This promise came to fruition against a strong Charterhouse outfit who simply could not deal with the Cranleigh quality. The highlights were Fergus winning 3-0 and a high tension 3-2 game from Olly closing out this closely contested fixture. This gave the team great momentum and fed into another strong victory at Christ’s Hospital.

You must not mistake these wins as flukes — inbetween the matches were gruelling Tuesday and Thursday sessions that consisted of a bus down to the Leisure Centre and then a high-intensity warm up. This is where Fergus did consider going down the route of professional boxing with a flawless right uppercut and fast feet often on show, as well as a punishing regime of push-ups! This led to the self-proclamation of the squash team rivalling any other first team as ‘the fittest team in the School’.

Despite the momentum the team had gained from back-to-back wins, Wellington proved too strong, with Ben coming away the sole winner with an extremely strong performance to save the whitewash. Our toughest test, however, came on home soil. The Cranleigh Leisure Centre team used their decades of experience to pull apart a team that never really got up to speed and perhaps underestimated their older opposition.

Fergus was particularly disappointed as he lost to an opponent with one less hip than him. Luckily, the Leisure Centre crew could not celebrate for long as our team geared up for the rematch, this time with fire in the belly. The team produced a well thought-out and gutsy performance to claim victory and reclaim some pride. The penultimate test of the season saw Christ’s Hospital put out a stronger side after Cranleigh’s emphatic victory just a couple of weeks prior. A talented player at number one meant harder games for the whole squad, yet this was no match for us and the game finished with a 4-1 victory. Key to this was Freddie pulling out a 3-2 win against a technically strong opponent, leading the Christ’s coach to comment on the exemplary attitude and effort shown by the Cranleigh boys. Our final test was Charterhouse, who again after the first match came prepared with a far better squad. However, this did not faze our team, as we executed a triumphant 3-2 victory, with significant wins from Jonah (3-0) and Ben (3-1) against two very strong players.

The whole squad developed into a formidable team under the expert tutelage of Mr Bartlett who helped us navigate the tough world of squash.

Many thanks also to Miss Nicholls for the transport and the organisation of the fixtures. The team of Upper Sixth all say goodbye and pass the baton on to another group that can carry on the spirit of Cranleigh Squash.

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SWIMMING AND WATER POLO

MR SIMON BIRD, DEPUTY HEAD

FOR THE FIRST TIME WE HELD HOUSE WATER POLO COMPETITIONS FOR BOTH JUNIOR AND SENIOR BOYS AND GIRLS

The 2022-2023 academic year marked a transitional period in swimming, with the competitive hiatus caused by the pandemic seemingly dealing a definitive death blow to the traditional ‘friendly’ block fixture, especially in the Summer term. From September 2023, as part of the Swimming ‘Super League’, the fixture calendar is moving towards a three-term programme that more closely matches the pattern in clubs, and for our top swimmers this will mean a more consistent level of year-round challenge which should more neatly complement their training.

In the meantime, and despite the dearth of fixtures this year, swimming remained a highly popular sport with strong numbers of both girls and boys across the full age range, a hard -core of enthusiasts juggling early-morning sessions alongside their existing sport commitments and a number of club swimmers performing at the very highest level.

From our outgoing Upper Sixth, Captain Ollie Weaver deserves particular mention, having increasingly matured both as a swimmer and as leader, setting the pace in training and helping to establish a positive, light-hearted yet determined atmosphere among the swimmers in general. So, too, Kasim Shariff who also took a lead with the water polo and gave up his time to help to run a talented and eager Junior squad.

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OUR TOP SWIMMERS TRAIN FOR UP TO 19 HOURS A WEEK; MANAGING THIS COMMITMENT ALONGSIDE CRANLEIGH LIFE IS AN EXTRAORDINARY DEMONSTRATION OF WILLPOWER

Our top club swimmers continued to impress and in Sophie Moore, Jamie Tappin and Siena Reilly we have three of the most talented club swimmers in the School’s history. Swimming at regional and national level is no mean feat in any circumstances, but with swimmers at this level expected to train for anything up to 19 hours a week, managing this commitment alongside the busy routines of Cranleigh life is a really extraordinary demonstration of willpower, determination and organisational prowess. Sophie, in particular, deserves singling out for her outstanding achievements, which included setting a Sussex county record for the 200m Breaststroke, being named as Sussex 17+ Swimmer of the Year and competing in the National County Team Championships, the Winter National Championships and the British Swimming Championships, culminating with being crowned 17+ National Champion for the 100m Breaststroke in the English Nationals in the summer. It’s worth noting that swimming is a fiercely competitive sport and one of our most

successful sports on the international arena, so to reach these levels is really very special indeed.

Back at school, House competitions were well attended as usual and with a fantastic atmosphere, support reverberating off the walls and roof in a deafening crescendo.

As is customary, the loudest cheers were saved not just for the regular swimmers but also for those pushing themselves beyond their comfort level.

For the first time we also held House water polo competitions for both Junior and Senior boys and girls, the latter proving some of the most fun events I can remember: a blending of netball and water polo rules serving as an introduction to the sport proved very successful and established a pattern whereby water polo continued throughout the school year. In regular training sessions, Alice Reynolds deserves a special mention for her enthusiasm and willingness to take the boys on in what is a demanding and physical sport.

Of course, none of the above could have been achieved without the time, effort and care of Mrs Julie Doubtfire who leaves us at the end of this year to enjoy a new adventure in the West Country. She will be sorely missed.

BOYS’ JUNIOR HOUSE WATER POLO: LOVEDAY BOYS’ SENIOR HOUSE WATER POLO: EAST GIRLS’ JUNIOR HOUSE WATER POLO: MARTLET GIRLS’ SENIOR HOUSE WATER POLO: RHODES GIRLS’ HOUSE SWIMMING: RHODES BOY’S HOUSE SWIMMING: CUBITT

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TENNIS

MR JAMIE BARTLETT AND MISS CAROLYN NICHOLLS

This was another highly competitive and enjoyable tennis season with 277 boys and girls involved. Once again there was an opportunity for all standards and the mixed gender squad sessions continued to work well. After a cool start, the weather showed a dramatic improvement with not a single practice session cancelled and many of the matches played in sweltering conditions. The season culminated in the traditional mixed doubles tournaments and block fixtures and it was great to see Cranleigh pupils embracing the format — having lots of fun as they battled hard against Wellington and Epsom in the final two block fixtures.

BOYS’ TENNIS The Senior Boys’ squad was blessed with exceptional depth, which caused considerable dilemmas for Mr Bartlett and Mr Scarisbrick as they deliberated week after week over their selections. From the Upper Sixth, Oli Selden finished his illustrious rackets career captaining the side, together with Oli McCulloch who unfortunately suffered an early injury that ruled him out for the remainder of the season. Ben ‘the Meg’ Jeffery has shown huge improvement over his time at Cranleigh and only his serving yips are holding him back. ‘Double trouble Felix’ (Cookson and Whitlam) have competed very nicely indeed and George Porter has also been a strong asset. From the Lower Sixth, Harry Wheatcroft has cemented himself in the first team and played particularly well in the final mixed doubles competition. Top credit should be given to: Ben Boyd; Jack Brodie; Tom Cooper; Sam Francis; Tom Graham; Callum Quinn; Barnaby Robinson; Harry Skinner and Stirling Stehlik who have all shown exceptionally good attitude and sportsmanship throughout the season. As a result their tennis has come on in leaps and bounds. Post study leave the squad was bolstered by ‘the Rafes’ (Buxton and Wilks) as well as Christian Coveney and we are looking forward to having them in the Senior squad next year.

From a results perspective, the fixture card has been tough and it has been the lower teams that have generated the best win-loss ratio. My particular favourite was a spirited fightback of the third team to take down Charterhouse in the final rubber.

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TENNIS This year’s crop of U16 Boys tennis players is as strong as memory serves, with the strength in depth being of particular note.

The As only lost one fixture and the Bs were undefeated. The abiding memory of the season was how well the boys trained during the week and the smiley, positive, competitive approach they brought to every session. It wouldn’t do justice to single out any one person or pair for distinction as not only was the standard so high, but everyone had their respective highlights.

The future of Cranleigh Senior tennis is in safe hands!

The U15 Boys can be proud of their efforts this season. Despite some heavy defeats against strong Bradfield and Epsom sides, they have shown how determined and resilient they are as a year group and have worked hard to develop their skills in training sessions. The highlight of the season was the U15 As beating Tonbridge 5-4. The match went down to the wire and at 4-4 Jay Nebbett and Ollie Armstrong showed true grit to win the final rubber in a tiebreak which the rest of the team were delighted about. It’s also been great to watch so many U15 B/C players improve as the season has progressed. Every week, it was so difficult to pick a squad of six for the U15 Bs as any one of them could have played. The highlight of the season was beating Epsom College 7-2 in the Cs and 9-0 in the Ds in the mixed doubles, which showed how far they had come. Well done also to Cormac Harvey, Max Naumann, Noah Morgan and Max von Grundherr for representing the school in the ISTA tournament.

The U14s proved to be a pleasant and enthusiastic group of players across three full teams who practised well. Whilst the B and C teams struggled to find any notable form against the bigger schools, the top six players enjoyed a reasonably successful season with two victories 5-4 and 8-1 against Bradfield and narrow 4-5 defeats to Epsom and Tonbridge. In the ISL the U14 As came 3rd in a group of 4, and in the Mixed Pairs they won 40 games out of 96 played against Sevenoaks, Haileybury, Epsom and Wellington. Most-improved players were George Allen and Alfie Gray, with Max von Grundherr, Archie Finchen, Will de Montaignac and Charlie Jason leading the way at the top.

BOYS’ TENNIS COLOURS GO TO: BEN JEFFERY, OLI MCCULLOCH AND OLI SELDEN. THE BOYS’ SENIOR HOUSE COMPETITION WAS WON BY CUBITT. THE BOYS’ JUNIOR HOUSE COMPETITION WAS WON BY NORTH.

THE SEASON CULMINATED IN THE TRADITIONAL MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENTS AND BLOCK FIXTURES AND IT WAS GREAT TO SEE CRANLEIGH PUPILS EMBRACING THE FORMAT

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GIRLS’ TENNIS The Senior Girls’ Tennis Team had a tough season with some challenging matches against very strong opposition. We had a lot of girls to choose from, and the commitment and desire amongst many of those players to move up the teams meant that we had quite a lot of movement between the teams in the first few weeks.

Our number one player in the 1st team was Charlotte Barr from the Lower Sixth, but she was juggling Scotland hockey with her tennis this summer and so she did not get to play in all of the strongest matches. However, she was available for the ISGL tournament at Bradfield, and this was a good test, not just for Charlotte and her partner on the day, Jemima Hands, but also for many of the others and, in particular, the event gave many of the better Upper Fifth players a chance to play at this top level. Along with the junior members of the squad, all pairs won one of their rubbers on the day and we finished tied for seventh place with St George’s Weybridge after a 3-3 draw in the final match of the day.

Our Upper Fifth stalwarts, many of whom played well into study leave, were Baye Hoctor-Duncan, Freya Atkinson, Orla RogersDixon, Molly Bertram, Saffy Surtees, Fenella Waller and Vivi Sicoli Vidal — with such a strong group we should be in good shape for next year. The Upper Sixth players enjoyed their last term of tennis after representing the school consistently for the last five years. Ruby Bailey and Poppy Surtees played in the 1st VI, Poppy partnering her sister Saffy (Upper Fifth) for most of the games.

Rosie Grayson was consistent and reliable, flying the flag for the top year group alongside Jemima Batchelor, Lizzie Hauger and Maisie Ramsay.

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Particularly pleasing were the unbeaten 4th team, and mention must also go to the 2nd team for a 50% win ratio, scoring victories against Hurst, Epsom, Wellington and Charterhouse. Darcy Cottrell and Amelia Phillips played in the most matches this term and seemed to enjoy the mixed doubles fixtures in the last two weekends of the season.

The U15s had an excellent season with the squad of 12 girls consistently showing dedication to all training and matches, and demonstrating a strong love of their tennis. The quality was always high, with serving being a strength across the squad. The girls in the U15 A team were flexible and driven, and well done to Abi Lajtha, Harriet Bruce and Eliza Lawes for being selected for the ISTA team. The U15 Bs had a great season, winning most of their fixtures. Charlotte Stackhouse was the U15 B Girls’ player of the season. Highlights of the season were the great sportsmanship shown against Epsom when the level was a little mismatched and the determination shown in the many tiebreaks throughout the season.

The U14s had a mixed season in terms of results, but were generally enthusiastic and reliable in their approach to training and matches. There were pleasing wins for the U14 As against Bradfield and Charterhouse, and it was encouraging to have so many girls wanting to play in matches that we were regularly able to field U14 B and U14 C teams. The top players benefited from the chance to practices midweek with some of the boys, and towards the end of term this opportunity was extended to more of the girls in preparation for the mixed doubles matches on the final two Saturdays of term.

GIRLS’ TENNIS COLOURS GO TO RUBY BAILEY THE GIRLS’ SENIOR HOUSE TENNIS WAS WON BY SOUTH THE GIRLS’ JUNIOR HOUSE TENNIS WAS WON BY RHODES

All the U14 Girls improved their awareness of doubles tactics and strategies over the course of the term, and hopefully they will go from strength to strength in this respect as they move up through the School. Special mention to our top four players who represented the U14 A team every week: Charlie Nebbett (selected for ISTA), Molly Anstey, Mimi Stackhouse and Lucy Walker.

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CUBITT HOUSE TOM WADDELL, UPPER SIXTH HOUSE CAPTAIN

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This year we were joined, not only by a horde of excited, if slightly nervous, new Fourth Formers who were quickly embraced into the green machine, but also by our new Housemaster, Mr Harris. Whilst replacing the much-loved Mr Cooke could not have been easy, Mr Harris has done an incredible job: swiftly and smoothly taking the reins, getting to know the boys and the intricacies of the House and retaining that elusive, and often inexplicable, Cubitt House spirit. The amazing year that we have had, with success across the board in the classroom, on the sports pitches and in the arts, as well as in the atmosphere of fun and friendship around the House, is a testament to all of the hard work he has done for the boys and for Cubitt.

In September, with the boys back, the House had that familiar feel and, after a few weeks of intense rehearsals expertly co-ordinated by our Fourth Form prefects Jamie M. and Archie P. (who had spent all summer crafting meticulous choreography) we were quickly thrown into the highly-anticipated House Dance. The Fourth Form put on a spectacular performance and, while I won’t say that they were robbed of victory, I will say they truly became a part of the House. We were victorious in the part-song, with unbelievable solos from Felix W. and Luke W. and slightly less tuneful backing vocals from others. As ever, the House was in full voice supporting and cheering on the performers, and the celebrations in House afterwards were not muted by the controversial decision-making.

The Lent term saw wins in both Junior and Senior Monday Night Football after dominating both competitions, which epitomises the high standards we’ve held across the year groups in all areas of school life. The term also saw an incredible turnout for one of the less anticipated events – House Maths. Strong support from the Cubitt boys saw us win in both competitions again. It is the combination of a good competitive spirit and love for the House that, for me, exemplifies what Cubitt spirit really is, and I’m sure that this will continue long after I have left as I think this is what is most important about the House.

The final major House competition for the 2023 leavers was the infamous ‘house drowning’. With the motivation of 20 painful, winless years and a promising performance last year, we were quietly confident going into the big day – and it did not disappoint. After impressive performances across the year groups, notably from Shivan B., Tom W., Jack D. and Ollie W., and unbelievable turnout and support in the cauldron that is the swimming pool, we waited nervously for Mr Bird to announce the winners. When he finally declared us victorious, half the House who were supporting (most of whom were fully clothed) ran and jumped into the pool to celebrate the end of our 20-year drought. The perfect send off for the Upper Sixth as we left for study leave.

Cubitt has been my home for five incredible years and I have hugely bittersweet feelings about leaving at the end of this one. On the one hand I leave extremely excited for life beyond school: well prepared and with an amazing group of mates around me. But on the other I know I am leaving a place that holds some of my happiest memories and a community that feels like my family. And I am incredibly grateful for the time I have had.

IT IS THE COMBINATION OF A GOOD COMPETITIVE SPIRIT AND LOVE FOR THE HOUSE THAT, FOR ME, EXEMPLIFIES WHAT CUBITT SPIRIT REALLY IS

So, on behalf of all the Upper Sixth, I would like to thank all the boys, staff and matrons in the House who have contributed huge amounts over the past year. Although I’ve written about the big House events and the standout performers, I think it is the smaller contributions from all members of the community that really makes the House the place it is. I would like to thank, in particular, our Assistant Housemaster, Mr McMillan, who is leaving for Dubai after two years in the House. I would also like to wish next year’s leadership team of Piers A., Hamish R. and Toby W., good luck and I know we are leaving the House in very good hands.

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WHEN HE FINALLY DECLARED US VICTORIOUS, HALF THE HOUSE WHO WERE SUPPORTING (MOST OF WHOM WERE FULLY CLOTHED) RAN AND JUMPED INTO THE POOL TO CELEBRATE THE END OF OUR 20-YEAR DROUGHT

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MAX CUNNINGHAM, HOUSE CAPTAIN

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EAST HOUSE East boys are renowned for annually adopting their ‘inner Strictly’ and so pressure was on from day one to win a fourth House Dance victory in five years. The leadership team did their best to instil the Jose Mourinho ‘win at all costs’ motto, which meant constant smiling to appease the judges. However, we were also blessed with the skills of dancefloor veterans Sam McLelland and Ben Chapman, in particular, who embraced their inner Bruno Tonioli, lighting up the stage with precise shapes. Nonetheless, as always, it was the efforts of the whole East Fourth Form cohort, alongside the ‘Martgang’, which brought about a truly charismatic and joyful performance. Mr Bird announced that East had beaten the ‘Cubittians’ to be House Dance champions, bringing about a unifying moment as the East–Martlet side of the Speech Hall erupted with cheers, embraces and, obviously, no chanting.

There was also the House Part-Song. Whilst Max Jones and Elliot Evans (and to some extent Charlie Patient) promoted musical excellence with their vocal skills, the chapelstyle tones of Benji Biggs, William Sexton, Theo Niel and myself were unfortunately at fault for sinking the East House ship; a valuable lesson that effort beams brightest when accompanied by quality!

Furthermore, Michaelmas term also saw a lacklustre performance in Monday Night Football. It would be fair to say that we should not have continued to follow in the style of Mr Mourinho as his out-of-date footballing tactics were being emulated on pick-up.

Long balls to Olly Selden rather than Didier Drogba resulted in the East Sixth Form finding it terribly difficult to score a goal. Fortunately for all reading, the footballing incompetence seen at the top of the House was in stark contrast to cameos made by young academy stars Oscar Sampson and Rafe Wilks. I can consequently report with confidence that a football resurgence for the House will likely occur sooner rather than later!

Lent term saw the departure of an East House legend in Mr Emley. A massive thank you for the joy he brought around the House and his dedication to making sure East ran like clockwork. However, we have been truly lucky with the consequential arrival of Miss Wise who has taken over the role with a fresh and exciting energy seeing the house now getting involved in sunrise and sunset photography.

The Lent term was filled with moments of brilliance from young East men. The House Maths competitions allowed the boys to show off East brains and in spite of just falling short of first place, it was clear to see the overall superiority of the blue-and-yellow as our crowd turnout dwarfed all others. For this reason, East House is by far and away the greatest. Rain or shine, Maths or Rugby, the Blue Army makes it to all events and that is something I hope the boys continue to carry out in the generations to come.

The Lent term also ended with some impressive sporting accolades. James Fortescue, William Simpson, Benji Biggs, Theo Niel and Dylan Beesley all played influential roles in securing Cranleigh’s Rosslyn Cup victory. The House gathered after lunch to watch the livestream with ‘D-Beez’ being cheered as Dylan secured his well-earned debut for the Sevens team before receiving a yellow card 30 seconds later.

THE LENT TERM WAS FILLED WITH MOMENTS OF BRILLIANCE FROM YOUNG EAST MEN

Summer term saw the House enter exam mode and so East gradually became more and more of a ghost town. But for the Fourth, Lower Fifth and Lower Sixth pupils it was business as usual, meaning House Golf, House Tennis, House Swimming and the newly founded House Myths were fought out. Second place in all of these events is not what we wanted but the House later claimed bragging rights at the House Athletics, which resulted in East Matron Jen being dragged into an East House ‘disco’ after claiming victory. Her days of attending Casino nightclub might be over, but she showed she is still up for raging East House celebrations.

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EAST HOUSE To end, a few goodbyes. First, Mr Royall (or G-Roy). Losing Mr Royall is like when Messi left Barcelona. It’s a massive moment because Mr Royall has put incomprehensible hours and love into making East a home. I wish him the best for his future endeavours.

Mr Royall, you have created a brilliant legacy, thank you. And, of course, we are saying an incredibly emotional goodbye to Matron Jen. Jen has been the Chief Matron for over 20 years and has had a profound impact on the lives of so many young East men. She is an incredibly kind soul and has been there for all the ups and downs.

Jen, you are a legend and deserve the best in retirement with your family. Thank you.

Finally, good luck to Sam Mason and Mr Wilson stepping into their House leadership roles next year.

It’s been a blast. Adios!

EAST HOUSE IS BY FAR AND AWAY THE GREATEST. RAIN OR SHINE, MATHS OR RUGBY, THE BLUE ARMY MAKES IT TO ALL EVENTS AND THAT IS SOMETHING I HOPE THE BOYS CONTINUE TO CARRY OUT IN THE GENERATIONS TO COME

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LOVEDAY MR DAN REED, HOUSEMASTER

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Loveday House bids farewell to Mr Rob Lane, who has led the boarding house for five years. Reports confirm his start as Deputy Head at Oswestry was successful and we wish him all the best for the future. With a new Housemaster at the helm, Loveday has embraced a fresh ethos, focusing on the qualities of a strong Loveday man: leading by example rather than force, embodying positivity and serving as a role model in all aspects of life within the boarding house, classrooms, socials, and sports pitches. Strength, in Loveday, encompasses not only physical power but also mental, emotional and moral fortitude, enabling students to navigate life’s challenges with integrity and resilience.

The arrival of Mr Dom Emley as the new Deputy Housemaster has brought a wave of excitement to Loveday. Having previously served in East, Mr Emley has made a significant impression on the students with his special pulled-pork treat nights, which have become a favourite among the boarders.

Music has always been an integral part of Loveday’s identity, and the House continues to maintain its reputation as a stronghold for musical talent. Individuals like Tyler Brown, Herb Davis and Nicholas Mommsen have showcased their exceptional musical abilities, adding to Loveday’s rich musical tradition.

In Drama we have had another successful year. In the Junior play, Moana, Max von Grundherr and Jack Sturt, both in the Fourth Form, delivered outstanding performances, captivating the audience and showcasing their remarkable talent.

Loveday has also achieved notable success in inter-house competitions. The House emerged as champions of House Performance, demonstrating their collective talent and teamwork. They continued their winning streak by securing the title of Junior Water Polo champions. In the Senior House Golf, Loveday dominated the competition, proudly claiming the winning trophy. In Inter-House Athletics, Loveday finished second, a significant improvement from their fourth-place position last year. Despite facing numerous injuries, the team put in a tremendous effort and narrowly missed out on first place. The dedication and resilience shown by the athletes were commendable.

THE HOUSE IS COMMITTED TO NURTURING POSITIVE ROLE MODELS

Individual success stories have also shone a spotlight on Loveday House. Ozzy Larmer has been selected as Senior Prefect for the upcoming year. His appointment speaks volumes about his leadership qualities and commitment to the House as well as the wider school. Moreover, as Loveday bids farewell to the Upper Sixth leavers, they express gratitude and extend their best wishes to Jamie Atkinson, a fantastic House Captain. Both Jamie and Scott Walker were awarded House shields, acknowledging their outstanding contributions and achievements within Loveday.

As Loveday continues to evolve under new leadership, it remains a bastion of individual strength and success. The House’s commitment to nurturing positive role models, cultivating a vibrant music culture and excelling in various competition is a testament to the collective spirit and dedication of its members. With each passing year, Loveday’s legacy grows stronger, leaving an indelible mark on the students who call it home.

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WITH A NEW HOUSEMASTER AT THE HELM, LOVEDAY HAS EMBRACED A FRESH ETHOS, FOCUSING ON THE QUALITIES OF A STRONG LOVEDAY MAN

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MISS CLAIRE HALL, DEPUTY HOUSEMISTRESS

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The Michaelmas term began with the usual flurry of excitement with old Martlets returning and new Martlets arriving, the return of callover bells, bedtime check-ins, chats with Matron and the absolute necessity to be decked out in purple at all times.

With Mrs Scott at the helm since the very beginning, Martlet has now been open for four years and remains a happy and lively boarding house for its 73 residents.

Following a busy first few weeks of induction, our Fourth Form was the first in the house to taste success with victory with East in House Dance in an imaginative piece to Thriller and New York New York choreographed by Karla R. and Annie S.D. Our other Michaelmas term victory came in Junior Indoor Hockey, with stand-out performances from Izzy B., Luisa C. and Grace J. in goal. Bethan L. won Fourth Form cross country on a typically blustery day with Izzy B. and Flora O’C. also finishing in the top ten.

Moving into the Lent term we were able to “add to the silverware” with victories in both Junior House Maths and Senior Netball. The latter, led by this year’s school netball captain Charlotte H., took place across two very rainy days at the end of term and was also a memorable final outing (in purple bibs!) for Upper Sixth netballers, Annie S.D. and Daisy R., who have been much-valued members of the 1sts this season.

The Summer term saw the busiest programme of house events with some girls even taking part in three competitions in one week. We were able to retain our Junior Water Polo title with both Ella S. and Luisa C. really standing out. We finished second in both House Swimming and Cricket, with girls from across all five year groups making up our teams. On the final day before Long Leave, we were also victorious in House Athletics with two wins apiece for Daisy R. (senior shot putt and discus), Jayne O. (inter 100m and high jump), Charlotte B. (inter 800m) and shot putt), Bethan L. (100m and 200m) and Izzy B. (300m and javelin) and won both the junior and inter girls’ 4x100m relays.

One of the highlights of the Summer term was undoubtedly our charity dodgeball tournament in support of Beat, an important charity, nominated by the House, which helps those struggling with eating disorders. The girls played a round robin tournament in their vertical house families with pupils (and staff…) finding the next level of dodging, ducking and diving whilst wearing our charity t-shirts (designed by Maisy B.) and some fetching sunglasses. Congratulations to the Starlings family who clinched their first victory in an inter-family competition for several years and a big thank you to all the Martlet families who supported the event with their generous donations.

Away from the sporting arena, there have been a lot of Martlets performing on stage this year with Cicely H. and Emma C. starring in the superb immersive production of Neverland, Emilia H. and Nicola O. taking on challenging lead roles in That Face, Anna P. and Sophie M. starring in the dance cabaret, Fourth Formers Coco B., Florence R., Vivi G.A. and Ada L. treading the boards for the first time in the beautifully colourful Moana, and Lily B. singing in both German and Italian in the Helen Wareham concert.

LILY B. WAS THE FIRST EVER RECIPIENT OF THE MARTLET SHIELD

There have also been plenty of individual successes outside of Martlet, with riding captain Issy H. continuing to put in superb performances in school equestrian events along with Lucy Le M., Tara M., and Tabby L. Sophie M. won Sussex Swimmer of the Year in June, Alice P. sang with the National Youth Choir and Molly B.-S. travelled to South Africa back in January for the U19 Cricket World Cup but was unfortunately unable to play owing to injury.

Alice P., Maisy B., Tara M. and Jayne O. were named Martlets of the term for Michaelmas, Lent and Summer respectively and Issy H. was the richly deserving recipient of the “Martlet of the Year” trophy awarded at the final House Prayers. Outgoing House Captain Lily B. was the first ever recipient of the Martlet shield and we were also delighted to recognise the achievements of so many of our Upper Sixth with house brooches. We will miss them next year as they embark on their new adventures!

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MARTLET HOUSE There is not the space to recall all of the memorable moments from 2022/2023 and go into detail to elaborate on the lemur costumes, continued occasional sightings of the Martlet ghost and the mystery behind how Sue’s chocolate chip banana bread is so good but those that are part of our Martlet family know or can ponder the answers.

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ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS WAS OUR CHARITY DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

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It has been a fantastic year in North, with much to celebrate and plenty for the boys to look back on with happiness and pride. The key theme of our year has been that there is nothing more important than how we treat other people. Everything that we do leads back to thought for those around us or beyond our community. It has therefore been wonderful to see how well the boys have interacted with each other and the friendly, supportive atmosphere that they generated in North throughout the year. This, of course, went wider every day through interactions across the School and in a range of volunteering activities and charity events. Most notable was the North Charity Quiz and Curry Evening – a fantastic community event that saw over 150 people coming together and raising over £7,500 for the student-chosen charity ‘Alcohol Change’.

It has also been a year that has featured some challenges, both for individuals and for us as a community. Sadly this is part of life, and I would like to acknowledge the way that the boys worked through challenges, supporting each other in so many ways and showing empathy and care for those who were having hard times. The resilience that the boys showed, and are continuing to develop, will serve them well.

When it comes to building resilience there are few better methods than House Cross Country and, as ever, this year saw a large number of (mostly) enthusiastic boys going for runs in the mud, cheered on by a huge number of the rest of North. It served as one of the many great introductions for the Fourth Form, who brought their energy to this as well as to the House Dance. Many will feel that North were robbed, combining an excellent PartSong with a very well-rehearsed dance (credit here to the Upper Sixth who did an excellent job leading both). At the very least it was an excellent and enjoyable team-building experience for all involved and great fun for the supporters as well.

Music continues to be a real strength in North, with double figures taking part in key school events such as the Christmas Concert and Carol Service as well as the Summer Concert.

Plenty showed their high-level skills in individual competitions and it is always incredible to note not only the quality on show but also the organisational skills and work ethic of students putting so much time and effort into the practice necessary to hit such levels.

The performing arts also featured for North through participation in all school plays, with roles in Neverland, That Face and Moana. It was fantastic to see North involvement behind the scenes as well, with several forming part of the tech teams for these and other productions.

Sport is always a source of fun for North and it was no different this year with lots of individual and team successes in Cranleigh sports and beyond. Highlights included victories in Stonesett Hockey, Junior Tennis, Senior Cricket, Bouldering and Junior Fives, with plenty of support regardless of the expected outcomes, the House Athletics being an excellent example of the boys’ willingness to emphatically celebrate another top four finish.

As one of the staff pointed out to me recently, North made up a large proportion of key positions within CCF, with many leadership roles and participation in events such as the two moving Remembrance Services in November. It was fantastic to also have boys involved in the shooting teams and in ongoing parachuting lessons, showing tremendous courage and enthusiasm for learning how to fall from great heights. The baton now passes to younger years in North to follow the excellent example set by those above them as the Upper Sixth move on to their next stages.

NORTH CONTINUES TO BE A COMMUNITY WHERE THE BOYS ARE WILLING TO HAVE A GO AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER

The Upper Sixth have been brilliant this year. We really appreciate the tone that they set from day one of their leadership of North. They are a very kind and considerate group, who combine a keen sense of fun with the ability to think of others. They took the lead in supporting one another when faced with difficult times this year and, given their nature, it was no surprise to see the way that they carried themselves and each other through challenges. They set the bar higher for the year groups to come, showing that it was possible to always interact positively with others while also getting on with what needed to be done. They have left North in a better place than they found it, which of course is one

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of the keys points for anyone in our community. We wish them well for the future and look forward to seeing them in the not too distant future. They will always be part of North House and we will enjoy hearing about their future adventures.

I would also like to say thank you and farewell to three staff who have left us this year. Mr Freddie Laughton and Mr Andy Robinson were part of North for seven and 11 years respectively.

They got on very well with the students and were always happy to get stuck in and help with whatever needed to be done. The much-loved Vicky left us at the end of Michaelmas – she was a fantastic Matron who developed very strong relationships with the boys, getting on with everyone she met. North is a quieter place without her laugh.

THE BOYS SUPPORTED EACH OTHER THROUGH SOME CHALLENGES THIS YEAR

I would like to thank all members of the North community. It is such a pleasure to be part of this group of students, parents and staff, and I am grateful for all the mutual support that there has been throughout the year. It has been tremendous fun, and we are looking forward to lots more to celebrate next year.

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This year Rhodes was delighted to welcome two new members of House staff with Mrs Dutton as the new Deputy Housemistress and Miss Houghton as Assistant Deputy. Their positive attitude in and around the House has been key to the success of Rhodes this year.

Rose and I have been proud to lead another outstanding year in Rhodes supporting each other through every aspect of what we do, whether it’s helping at House competitions, or getting involved in socials and making close friendships throughout the House.

A new year brought us many new faces, including an eager bunch of Fourth Formers who were ready to immerse themselves into the many excitements to come. The Rhodes Fourth Form kicked their year off on a high, coming second in the exhilarating House Dance, where they were joined with Loveday and choreographed by members of the Upper Sixth.

It was hard to forget the pure enthusiasm and determination from the Fourth Form when learning the House Dance and it was so impressive to see them all getting stuck in. Overall, Rhodes-Loveday came second in the House Performance, having also come second in Part-Song with The Lazy Song meaning that Rhodes-Loveday were the overall winners! A massive ‘well done’ goes out to everyone involved who helped make these performances so phenomenal.

Throughout the rest of the busy Michaelmas term, Rhodes succeeded in many of the House competitions ranging from House Bouldering and House Challenge to the newly introduced House Spelling Bee. Even though some of the girls had never played Fives or bouldered before, they showed true commitment by getting stuck in and performing to their full potential. The incredible Zambia trip took place at the end of October, with two of our Lower Sixth going and experiencing an amazing trip, and an eye-opening glimpse into Zambian culture.

Owing to the extremely icy weather at the end of the term, sadly the outdoor House Hockey was cancelled so the girls could not show their skills in this event. Despite this, members of the Rhodes team got stuck into the Indoor House Hockey competition where Rhodes took second place! It was lovely to see cross year group integration through tactic talks and team work between year groups which really showed the supportive culture of Rhodes House.

The shorter Lent term was, as always, jam-packed with numerous House competitions, music performances and drama productions. Members of the Upper Sixth and Upper Fifth showed off their phenomenal chess skills, making it to the semi-finals. This was followed by Junior and Senior Maths competitions where we just missed out on a win by only nine points, but the maths knowledge displayed by our Rhodes girls was extremely impressive to say the least. Having missed out on some of our Monday Night Football matches due to cold weather, the Rhodes Sixth Form still managed to show their outstanding football skills, and modelled our newly designed football shirts in style! Drama performances included Lucy S.’s outstanding and intensely moving performance in this year’s senior play, That Face. The term ended with Rhodes dominating the House Cross Country competition with our vibrant orange charity t-shirts leading the way. The true Rhodes spirit really came to light when some of the girls stepped in five minutes before the race to make sure we had a full team! This spirit really shone through the whole of the Lent term and is something that Rhodes takes in its stride.

THE FRIENDSHIPS AND MEMORIES WE HAVE ALL MADE WILL LAST A LIFETIME

The Summer term continued to be busy, with the Upper Sixth and Upper Fifth sitting exams, combined with a variety of House competitions including House Athletics and Swimming. Fuelled by our shared love of bingo, it was a given that this would be a key theme for our Rhodes charity night. The noisy atmosphere really reflected pure enjoyment from all the girls and it was so lovely to see parents and tutors getting fully immersed into all the quizzes. This wonderful evening could not have been achieved without the help of Mrs Dutton and our House charity rep, Jemima B., who helped organise the whole event.

Rhodes finished the first half of term on a high during House Athletics, where the girls thrived in their track and field events, supporting each other throughout and achieved a well-deserved second place! Let’s also not forget the House Swimming competition in which the Rhodes support really outshone the other houses. No matter the year group,

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Rhodes, as a house, has achieved a lot this year but it wouldn’t be without the commitment and dedication of our wonderful house staff who do so much behind the scenes to enable the girls to have such an enriching Cranleigh experience. I want to thank Mrs Bukowska, Mrs Dutton and Miss Houghton for making the House such a happy place as well as the matrons, tutors and cleaners who ensure things always run smoothly.

RHODES SUCCEEDED IN MANY OF THE HOUSE COMPETITIONS FROM HOUSE BOULDERING AND HOUSE CHALLENGE TO THE NEWLY INTRODUCED HOUSE SPELLING BEE

Overall, I really think that Rhodes has grown as a House over the past five years I have been here and the friendships and memories we have all made will last a lifetime. It has always been a real honour to be part of Rhodes, which makes it so much harder for those leaving. Good luck to Tallulah and Kitty and the future Upper Sixth, who I am certain will continue to lead the House with a positive house spirit in the year to come.

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ANNABELLE BILLINGTON, HOUSE CAPTAIN

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What a brilliant year we have had in South House. Full of exciting wins and, in typical Cranleigh style, it’s been packed full of fun events! We are so proud of all the girls in South House who have achieved huge academic and sporting success this year.

In Michaelmas, after we welcomed the lovely new Fourth Form into South with a BBQ and team-building games, it didn’t take them long to settle in and within the first two weeks they were in full flow, rehearsing for the famous House Dance. Lizzie H. and Bella R. worked hard choreographing the dance, but I think we can all agree that the Fourth Form worked even harder; they were often found practising in their dorms before bed time! Lily H. and Grace A. worked tirelessly to audition, arrange and conduct a group of Southies and Cubittians for the House Part-Song. They chose ‘A Million Dreams’ from the ‘Greatest Showman’ and their final performance blew us all away, resulting in a well-deserved win.

An inaugural family rounders competition also took place with the pressure off competition and the focus firmly on enjoying each other’s company.

The rest of the term followed in a similarly busy fashion. Our successful Curry and Quiz, organised by Mrs Allen and Lottie S., raised £2,565 due to many generous parents contributing much-needed funds to charities close to all our hearts: Justice and Care, and Centerpoint.

It was a chaotic and fun time for parents and students alike and a great opportunity to get together as a whole house.

Our assistant Housemistress, Miss Johnson, helped massively with motivating the Southies in all the House events throughout the term and we will be sorry to see her leave next year, but we wish her all the best for her new career. Not only did we win House Chess, thanks to Bella R., Maddie B. and Gina E., but we also won the Inter-House Challenge (shout out to Annabel E. and Ava S., Maddie B. and Annie R.), and Junior Spelling Bee (Immy B. and Evie A.). We also won Senior House Maths against East/Martlet for the first time in many years with a very strong Cubitt team, enhanced by Bella R. We are so proud of everyone who participated in each and every challenge and also to those who supported them as it echoed South’s amazing House spirit!

Icy weather and frozen pitches put paid to House hockey but we’re sure the other houses would have breathed a collective sigh of relief that they didn’t have to face the mighty South!

South girls continue to demonstrate that we possess a wide range of skills with strong representation in House bouldering (Anise R. and Mads R.), Fives (Poppy H., Sophie D., Phoebe G., Charlotte B.) and Indoor Hockey (too many to name), not to mention House Water Polo and Swimming as well as Senior Badminton . As we drew to the end of this jam-packed term, the Sixth Form had a lovely Christmas dinner where they dressed to impress and ate delicious food presented by the amazing catering staff. South Families also hosted a Christmas quiz which included Christmas decorating activities and baking. This was a lovely way to round-off the first term, which left us excited for the next.

BE YOURSELF, TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY, JOIN EVERYTHING POSSIBLE

Following on, in the Lent term we welcomed in Miss Sellers as assistant Housemistress, she has been brilliant with helping Mrs Barker in running the House smoothly. Although it was a short term it was just as busy as the first. Notable highlights include House Netball, successfully organised by Sienna R., and the incredibly muddy House Cross Country! Sophie P.T. did an amazing job as our fastest runner for South House. It took real perseverance to take part in this event, so really well done to all the girls who plunged into this challenge. Rehearsal exams took place in Lent too, and we are so proud of the way the Upper Sixth and Upper Fifth have risen to the challenge of their exam preparations – from posters stuck all over dorms to revision sessions well into the evening, the girls have worked super hard to make sure they are as prepared as possible.

We then entered into the Summer term. A strong performance was seen from the Southies who participated in House Rounders and House Tennis. The girls who competed in Senior House Tennis could not have done better, winning every single match. Both of these events, like all the others, were supported by the rest of the girls and their encouragement from the

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sidelines was so motivational, which illustrates just how special South’s spirit really is. Despite the oncoming stresses of GCSEs and A-Levels, all the girls put their best foot forward for House Athletics. The variety of skill we had on display was incredible and we are proud not only of the high athletic achievers but also of the girls who stepped up to do a difficult event when no one else could. Special mention to Grace A. and Tilda B. who ran the 1500m; their positive attitude and perseverance was a perfect demonstration of how resilient the South girls are.

After the half term, we dived head first into exam season. We are so proud of all the girls as they remained positive and optimistic throughout, and still managed to encourage and support each other – rather than stress each other out, they spurred each other on. We hope everyone gets what they truly deserve on results day.

On a sadder note we say goodbye to the incomparable Mrs Allen as she takes up her new post as Head of Department at Roedean. She really has been a rock to South and we will all miss her desperately; the Roedean girls are so lucky to have her. Never has a house been so blessed by their Deputy Housemistress.

Overall, none of our achievements throughout the year could have been done without the significant help from Mrs Barker. She radiates positivity and makes South a truly welcoming environment to live in. After a successful year in South House we can reflect on the wonderful memories we have all made. As we say goodbye to the Upper Sixth we are all excited to welcome in the new upcoming Fourth Formers.

Huge congratulations to all those who took part in the junior production of Moana – it was fantastic to see so many Southies from Lower Fifth and Fourth Form take part. Special mention to Maddie B. for her amazing performance as Moana. We are really excited to see these girls take on the challenge of an affiliated House Play next term. There has also been a plethora of musical competitions throughout the year, from teatime concerts to the competitive Helen Wareham competitions. Well done to all of our musicians and special mention to Lily H. for her 1st prize in the Senior Piano Competition, Maisie R. on her distinction for Grade 8 singing, Maisie R., Grace A. and Lily H. all gained music colours too. Well done!

We are spoilt with musical talent in the younger years too with Immy B., Lucinda L., Wren H-D., Anise R. and Ava S. making appearances throughout the year.

As the year has entered the final stretch, the incoming prefect team was announced and we are happy to say that Sophie P.T. and Eva M. are our new House Captain and Deputy, being ably supported by Luella W. and Jemima H., who are lower school prefects. We know they will all do an amazing job and wish them well in their new roles.

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WEST HOUSE MRS ADÈLE WORSLEY HOUSEMISTRESS

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WEST HOUSE It has been a busy year in West, packed full of house competitions, theatrical and musical performances, academic achievements and sporting success. And, most importantly, countless friendships forged and built upon.

The social calendar has been as busy as ever. Trips to Wagamama and Pizza Express have been highlights; the girls have enjoyed an escape from the campus and lively conversations. The Fourth Form students had an unforgettable evening of karaoke in South, from which they came back full of excitement and energy. Not to be outdone, the Lower Sixth ended the Michaelmas term with an evening of bashing out karaoke duets in East. An occasion that will live long in our memories.

Some of our favourite social events have been the cosy gatherings around the fire pit, toasting marshmallows and drinking Matrons’ famous hot chocolate. We’ve enjoyed welcoming girls from other houses to join what is fast becoming a favourite West tradition.

Also, in an effort to foster a supportive and empowering environment, we have hosted a number of ‘Girls on Board’ discussion evenings. These evenings have allowed the girls to openly discuss issues they face and explore friendship dynamics, creating a space for growth, understanding and solidarity.

The West Family Quiz Night was a hotly contested event that brought out the competitive spirit in everyone. Teams battled it out, answering trivia questions and engaging in friendly banter, all in the pursuit of victory. And with the introduction of a Nintendo Switch, our socials have also catered to the gaming enthusiasts with intense matches keeping everyone — particularly Georgie, Katie, Mia and Isla — on the edge of their seats, providing hours of entertainment.

SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE SOCIAL EVENTS HAVE BEEN THE COSY GATHERINGS AROUND THE FIRE PIT, TOASTING MARSHMALLOWS AND DRINKING MATRON’S FAMOUS HOT CHOCOLATE

And, alongside the more structured events, Carol and Dodie remain attentive to the need for chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate, providing endless treats and, with them, an opportunity for informal get togethers in Matrons’ Room with the odd game of Linkee thrown in.

Throughout the year, performance in West has been strong under the leadership of Tory.

It began with the Fourth Form House Dance, where West and North joined forces to create an unforgettable performance. And, to top it off, at the House Performance evening, a fantastic Part-Song arranged by Tory and Maddie. Open Mic nights have become a regular occurrence in West. At Christmas, Tiwa’s moving rendition of Mary, Did You Know? left many of us close to tears, it was so beautiful. The Upper Sixth students added a hilarious twist to the festivities with their unforgettable flash mob performance from Nativity!, and Codi impressed, once again, by singing Kelly Clarkson’s Because of You in a school informal concert. Friday lunch/teatime concerts provide a platform for showcasing individual talents, and Zoe and Charlotte have both shone at a number of these over the course of the year. Together with Maia, they have also delivered first-rate performances during the Christmas and Summer concerts.

One of the stand-out events of the year was the immersive theatre production of Neverland.

Ruby, Tiwa, Scarlett, Libby, Juliette, Cody, Emily and Tory brought the magical world of Peter Pan to life, immersing the audience in a truly unforgettable experience. Phoebe delivered an authentic and moving portrayal of Martha in the Senior production of That Face, captivating the audience with her emotional performance. Milly demonstrated her skills as a talented costume designer, creating stunning outfits that added depth to the productions. The year came to a close with the Junior musical production of Moana. Zoe, Dita, and Molly were key players in an outstanding cast, delivering enchanting performances that left everyone feeling inspired and uplifted.

A huge number of house competitions over the year have meant a remarkable display of talent, teamwork and friendly rivalry. The Spelling Bee brought together two exceptional spellers, Charlotte and Amelia, who captivated the audience with their linguistic prowess. The House Cross Country event tested the endurance and determination of all participants, while Junior House Fives, led by the dynamic duo Flick and Mia, showcased

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their exceptional skills on the court. In the Badminton competition, Tiwa, Katie, Milly and Amelia displayed their agility and precision, thrilling spectators with their intense matches. And the House Challenge brought together the intellectual prowess and creativity of Charlotte, Zoe, Martha and Maisie, who tackled various tasks with enthusiasm and skill.

House Maths saw the brilliant minds of Mimi, Maisie, Mia, Poppy and Lucy engage in challenging problem-solving, highlighting their mathematical acuity. The House Swimming event witnessed Siena’s aquatic dexterity as she carved through the water with finesse and determination. House Athletics, organised proficiently by the new Sports Captain, Camilla, featured outstanding performances from Amber, Scarlett, Rewa, Lucy, Tory, Charlotte and Lucia, leaving spectators in awe of their athletic capabilities. The Upper Sixth relay team ended the day on a high with a convincing win and what a way to see out their Cranleigh sporting days!

THE WEST HOUSE COMPETITIONS WERE A TESTAMENT TO THE SPIRIT OF CAMARADERIE AND EXCELLENCE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY, LEAVING EVERYONE INSPIRED AND PROUD OF THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS

The West House competitions were a testament to the spirit of camaraderie and excellence within our community, leaving everyone inspired and proud of their achievements.

In other news a huge congratulations to Charlotte who won the Stacey Aumonier short story competition for her wonderfully appealing and engaging story: Bentley Bee Tries a Spot of Spring Cleaning, and to Joy who won a place, along with her team, at the World Robotics Championships in Texas.

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We are sad to say goodbye to this year’s Upper Sixth and have enjoyed countless celebrations of their time here including House Rounders and canapés in the pavilion, the infamous Butts BBQ and, of course, House Prayers, Leaver’s Chapel and the Leaver’s Ball. We have no doubt they will thrive as they embark on the next stage of their adventures and we are grateful for all they have given to West during their time with us. Ruby and Tory have now handed over the leadership reins to Katie and Amy and we are excited for what they will bring to the West community.

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APPOINTMENTS 2023 RSM

Alex Sheikh

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Ned Walton

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Felix Cookson

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Will Groves

APPOINTMENTS 2024 RSM

Ben Boyd

CSM

Katie Abraham

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Scarlett Goodburn

SHOOTING CAPT

Ozzy Larmer

MILITARY SKILLS CAPT

Benji Biggs

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COMBINED CADET FORCE MAJOR JULIAN MONEY, CCF CONTINGENT COMMANDER

The Combined Cadet Force was again a popular choice for Wednesday service afternoon and started with the issue of uniforms to the recruits, led by the newly promoted Sixth Formers.

Michaelmas term involves a lot of training towards Remembrance Parade. Included in this is the now annual affiliation ceremony with Cranleigh and District Branch of the Royal British Legion.

Over 100 Cadets paraded through the village. They all had spent a lot of time preparing their uniforms and now and again were even in step. There was a huge crowd, estimated at over 2,000.

I received many comments about how good it was to have the School Cadets involved and what ambassadors the Cadets are for ‘the youth of today’. A proud day for the Corps.

Cadet leadership was the main aim for the year’s training, with regular meetings to discuss the training programme organised brilliantly by the RSM, Alex Sheikh, CSM, Ned Walton and CSgt, Felix Cookson.

The Upper Fifth attended a Cadet Force Instructional Technique (CFIT) course which taught them how to deliver lessons. They were then assessed on the lessons that they delivered to the recruits. On one particular afternoon there were 24 lessons going on at the same time. Pleased to say that the standard was very high and all got a lot out of it.

Shooting was a popular CCF activity and the team under Sgt Will Groves performed very well. The winter months saw us use the indoor range at RGS Guildford for recruits to hone their marksmanship skills and the team used the range at Charterhouse on Friday afternoons for more advanced shooting. The team entered postal shoots and shoulder-to-shoulder matches. This included a convincing win against Gordons on their range.

In the Summer term shooting was a sport option with a mixture of Target Sprint, Target Rifle and some indoor shooting.

We opted for a ‘green’ Easter camp and moved to Crowborough camp for a week during the holidays. Activities included weapon handling, obstacle course, shooting and first aid with the Royal Army Medical Corps. Cadets had an overnight camp which involved blank firing, survival skills, axe throwing, archery and zombie hunting!

May half-term saw seven Lower Sixth Cadets attend the static line parachuting course at Netheravon. The trip did not start according to plan when Major Money’s wife had a stomach ache that turned into an appendix operation and we had to rearrange the course into a day trip.

The Cadets and Mrs Taylor completed their Ground School and successfully jumped from 3,500 feet and, more importantly, landed. This was a highlight of the year for those involved and they are now working towards their freefall licences.

Many thanks to the parents who supported the trip and made it happen by dropping the Cadets off early and picking up late in the evening.

All of the unique activities available to members of the CCF would not happen without the dedication from the adult volunteers and leadership from the senior Cadets.

WE HOSTED THE TARGET SPRINT NATIONAL QUALIFIERS PICKING UP MANY GOLD MEDALS - ALL CRANLEIGHANS WHO ENTERED QUALIFIED FOR THE FINALS

We hosted the Target Sprint national qualifiers on the Lowers. We picked up many gold medals and all Cranleighans who entered qualified for the finals in Wales. This also included parents who entered the Masters category and made the day so enjoyable.

The CCF entered Bisley Schools with eight shooters, some shooting for the first time. All were awarded shooting badges by the end of the week. The team are well set to improve and we look forward to developing the new team. The future is very bright.

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OUTDOOR EDUCATION DR SIMON YOUNG, HEAD OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION

It was a pleasantly typical year in the outdoors, with everyone having lots of opportunity to get out and about to enjoy some exercise and fresh air and to challenge themselves in novel situations.

The climbers had their regular sessions at our Outdoor Education Centre and occasional trips to the larger walls in Guildford for some top rope and belaying experience. The regular re-setting of the wall saw lots of fun new problems in the lower grades as well as some evil routes at the top end, at least one of which remains unclimbed at the time of writing — a first to my knowledge. The internal House Bouldering competitions were the usual fun, loud and highly inclusive events with West winning the Girls and North the Boys, making the North-West affiliation the clear overall winners by a considerable margin. The climbing team captained by Ozzy Larmer came 2nd in the Southern Schools climbing competition held in Brighton.

Priority time sessions also saw kayakers completing their basic BC awards in the pool and on a brief expedition down the canal at Loxwood. Meanwhile the budding Robin Hoods and Maid Marions were honing their archery skills down on the South Fields.

As usual the biggest activity, by both participant number and hours of involvement, was the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Yet again our numbers were up at every level, requiring a massive effort from staff right across all areas of the School to help the pupils fulfil their goals. Alongside the volunteering, skills and physical sections it remains the expedition which is the highlight for most participants. The Bronze practice was based round the School grounds with a large coaching input from staff for the many first-time campers. This led on to a really successful assessed expedition later in June, with all groups showing their greater independence and how much they had learnt and developed. The Silvers headed off for a very soggy trip round Ashdown Forest for their practice, but their enthusiasm was unquenched and they had a successful qualifying trip to the New Forest. This was Mr Pidgeon’s last trip with us, before he headed off to Devon and a major change in direction. He has been an invaluable

addition to the Outdoor staff, giving up hours of his free time to run the Silver level of the award and first aid training across the board. He will be greatly missed by pupils and colleagues alike.

One of the largest Gold cohorts ever had their usual baptism of fire in the Black Mountains with high winds, low temperatures and torrential rain requiring on-the-hoof alterations of routes and the implementation of low-level alternatives. However, everyone survived and most were able to go on to their qualifying expedition across Dartmoor in August; with a few busy students having to postpone things until a trip in October. We were particularly pleased to meet the Duke of Edinburgh in person when he came to visit Cranleigh the day after the Coronation — a special event in which he found time to chat to our two latest Gold recipients, Flick Bell and Lily Brewer.

To give everyone a taste of ‘things outdoorsy’, the Fourth Form had their usual Outdoor Ed programme on Thursday afternoons, introducing them to a wide range of skills and challenges via a weekly round robin of activities. This all concluded with the Fourth Form Adventure, which over two days saw the whole year group walk the South Downs Way from Eastbourne over Beachy Head, Birling Gap and the Seven Sisters to Exceat. They also were also able to choose from a range of interesting and challenging activities, including kayaking on the Wey and Arun, abseiling on the Downs Link, a survival scenario in Mossy Copse, an introduction to the CCF, orienteering up on Winterfold, outdoor and nature photography or a bird and natural history walk. This all culminated in a massive BBQ down on the South Field.

This is the last time I shall be writing the yearly round-up of Outdoor Education for The Cranleighan. For the last thirty-odd years it has been one of the more pleasurable end-of-year housekeeping tasks. In that time I have been fortunate to work with many amazing friends and colleagues and I can take pride in having had the privilege and pleasure of having introduced generations of Cranleighans to mountaineering, climbing, hillwalking and natural history. As I hand over to Mr Julian Money I wish him the very best of luck as he takes over the role and continues a tradition of education in its truest sense.

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THANKS TO DOC YOUNG FOR ALL HIS YEARS LEADING OUTDOOR EDUCATION AT CRANLEIGH; MAJOR MONEY IS LOOKING FORWARD TO TRYING TO FILL HIS VERY LARGE MUDDY BOOTS!

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SUSTAINABILITY MR PHIL LEAMON, HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

It is said that you plant an orchard for your grandchildren and this serves as an effective, particularly English, metaphor for the climate and sustainability movement (and indeed for the education sector). One may not see the benefits immediately, but you have to trust that they will make a difference down the line. How, then, do we inspire young people to make choices, and sometimes sacrifices, for the benefit of the future? This kind of ego-free, empathetic thinking requires a rare maturity for anyone — let alone a young person growing up in the modern world of instant gratification. However, that is the challenge of sustainability in education and, luckily, this year at Cranleigh we have had a fantastic Sustainability Council to help inspire and spread this kind of thinking and habits.

Talking of orchards and apple trees, we started this calendar year in early February with a new cultural event at Cranleigh, though one that would have been commonplace round these parts not so long ago. About 50 members of the Cranleigh and Cranleigh Prep School community came together for a wassail. A wassail is a blessing of our apple trees (Cranleigh has a wonderful selection) for a good harvest. Our wassail involved a noisy march from the main steps over to the Cranleigh Prep School orchard, singing songs, sharing mulled apple juice and giving an offering of the first

bottle of last year’s juice, made from the pressing of apples from our own trees by Cranleigh and Cranleigh Prep School pupils back in November as part of Voluntary Service and Cranleigh Prep School boarding activities. Most fabulously, this year’s sustainability prefect, Millie Davis (Upper Sixth Rhodes) and her deputy Ozzy Larmer (Lower Sixth Loveday) dressed up as the Orchard King and Queen, donning headdresses made from winter leaves and berries from around the school and gave a blessing to the trees for a good harvest. It was a wonderful, joyous occasion and I hope it will be even bigger next year. One can infer as much spiritual feeling as one wants onto these sorts of events but, fundamentally, the intention is to provoke a sense of fun and community around ‘eco’ events, to help pupils reconnect to the year’s cycles that sustain us and give them a sense of wonder and gratitude that the planet provides for us, continually and without question.

Lent brought Eco Week, now in its third iteration, with PSHE lectures on sustainable finance, creative and academic competitions, star-gazing, nature walks, a fabulous mindfulness session (thank you Mrs Beaumont) and our ever-popular, second-hand, charity clothes sale. We raised nearly £1,000 for local and wider-afield sustainability charities, including victims of climate-related disasters around the world. We also ran a new and expanded version

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of the ‘Golden Bin’ recycling competition, where houses each tried to recycle the most of certain hard-to-recycle waste streams (bread bags, medicine packs, sweet wrappers and crisp packets). This was won convincingly by Rhodes, much to Mr Bradnock’s fury at having to hand back the trophy. A huge thank you must go to Matrons and house eco-reps for helping organise in houses and to our amazing Sustainability Council for counting every individual piece of waste to get the result: real commitment. Thank you also to Sussex Green Living for taking these waste streams and packing and sending them for processing.

I am pleased to report that the Surrey Environmental Action Schools group, which I run and of which Cranleigh is the founder school, continues to go from strength to strength and our member schools are currently working on a display for the new Carbon Zero Guildford community hub when it moves to its new home later in the year. We also coorganised an event with Zero and the newly formed West Surrey Schools partnership, which focused on sustainability and sustainable economics. It is crucial that young people come together to talk about climate change, and initiatives like this really help.

THE CHARITY SECOND-HAND CLOTHES SALE IS A PUPIL FAVOURITE EVERY YEAR. NOT ALL PURCHASES ARE GUARANTEED TO BE STYLISH!

With reference to my opening paragraph and the kind of sustainable thinking that our society desperately needs to adopt, every pupil in the Senior School this year has had training on Carbon Literacy. Understanding the impact of our choices on planetary systems is difficult and complicated but also absolutely crucial for businesses and individuals in a modern world. Primarily concerned with the production of CO2e, Carbon Literacy helps to give pupils the knowledge and resources to: understand the processes involved in producing CO2e; knowing what the most ‘CO2e heavy’ practices are (investment choices, travel, diet, energy, etc.); calculating an estimate of our personal carbon footprint and, most importantly, understanding how we can mitigate this. This was an eye-opening experience for some pupils and staff alike and whilst it is the beginning of a process and one that will be repeated and built on over the coming years, it is really important to start the journey. It is also really important to realise here that this is not about making people feel bad about their lifestyles but rather it is the start of a conversation between families about choices. One of the most important maxims in sustainability is that ‘perfection is the enemy of progress’ and doing something is always better than doing nothing — whatever we do will help, even if we cannot see the benefits immediately, and Carbon Literacy helps students to make choices that are well considered and effective. Whatever those choices are, we must all commit and get on with making them a reality. The stakes are too high not to.

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OUTDOOR LEARNING HELPS MENTAL HEALTH AND ALLOWS PUPILS TO RECONNECT TO THE PLANET

The Summer term saw the final sustainability event of the year, which is Outdoor Learning Week. Across the week, tutors taught a variety of lessons in the inspiring, natural setting of our school’s grounds. Behind this is the idea that staff can rethink how they deliver a lesson to incorporate an environmental context to help students (and them) reconnect to nature and understand how intimately connected we all are to planetary systems. A huge thank you to all staff who went outside and all the pupils who engaged so positively with it. The pupil and staff feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with 80% of respondents agreeing that we should use outdoor learning as part of our practice at Cranleigh. Hopefully in the future we will be able to establish more permanent outdoor learning facilities to make this even more effective.

Peter Conder OBE was an OC - read more about him here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Conder

Next academic year sees the launch of an environmental educa- finally, to Millie for her outstanding leadership and commitment tion review to understand better how tutors and pupils feel about — her legacy to Cranleigh will be the launch of the Second-Hand sustainability in their education, and from this create an even Uniform initiative that she worked so hard to get off the ground — more cohesive, positive and effective strategy for ensuring our she was the worthy winner of the first Prize for Sustainability to be young people are inspired by the world around them and are well awarded at Cranleigh, The Peter Conder Prize for Environmental informed of their personal and collective responsibility to help pre- Sustainability. serve the planet that sustains us all.

Sustainability is a fundamentally collaborative process — the Finally, a huge thank you to this year’s amazing council for all their narrative of the individual ‘hero’ saving us from peril is simply not hard work and demonstration of exactly the type of thinking I true and indeed harmful — it will require all of us to do our bit and mentioned in my introduction. Special thanks must go to Ozzy think of others as much as ourselves. However, there will also be for being a fantastic Deputy Prefect — he will be an outstanding a need for empathetic and ego-free leaders to help guide colSenior Prefect this year; to Kasim for being the longest serving laborative policy and inspire others by their example. This year’s Sustainability Council member and being such an inspiration and, Sustainability Council, I am sure, will go on to do just that.

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SIMON GUILLEBAUD VISITED FOR THE 2023 LENT ADDRESSES, SPEAKING ON “THE MEANING OF LIFE” - IS IT MONEY? PLEASURE? POWER?

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CHAPEL

THE REV’D JACOB HARRISON, CHAPLAIN

This year has shown us how life so often oscillates between stability and change. We did perhaps see more change in the Michaelmas term of 2022 than in any other in recent memory. Last autumn, stability gave way to change as three different Prime Ministers held power and two Monarchs reigned. These fluctuating times in the life of our country were felt in our community, but in our School there remained at all times one golden thread running through each element of community life. A thread which ties disparate parts of community together, a thread which unites us in times of joy and sorrow, and a thread that roots us in something deeper than our horizon and indeed this world.

At 8:30 am on Friday 9th September the pupils gathered in the Chapel in complete silence for a Service of Remembrance for the life of Queen Elizabeth II. That silence, honouring our late monarch and the stability she had brought during the tenures of 15 Prime Ministers, through numerous crises, and at times of celebration, sat in stark contrast to the usual thunderous singing pupils enjoy. Cranleigh’s golden thread of our Chapel and the Christian ethos of our School, rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, held firm when all about us changed.

Through those changing times and since, the chaplaincy year continued apace.

Chapel Sermon Series have included The Nazareth Manifesto (Luke 4.14-22) as we explored the heart of God towards the downtrodden, Songs of Christmas (the Magnificat, Benedictus, Gloria & Nunc Dimittis) brought into focus the wonder of that first Christmas, and through an exploration of Ecclesiastes we reflected on timeless wisdom from centuries ago. This year we have had a special focus on the Gospel of Luke as we considered the historical records detailing the life of Jesus of Nazareth.

I am indebted to Miss Taya Sellers, Mr Billy Backhouse and many others for being willing to prepare and deliver many excellent Chapel talks and to Dr Andrew Thomas and Mr Phil Scriven for enabling such fine congregational singing and choral excellence. This year saw the return of the ever-popular Contemporary Evensong Services, where Mr George Royall helped expand the repertoire of our mellifluous tones as we brought our singing and hymn choices for those services into the 20th century (the 21st century is getting closer!).

The informal side of Chapel life has gone from strength to strength through the hard work and dedication of Mr Billy Backhouse and Miss Taya Sellers. Explore meets weekly with guest speakers regularly in attendance delivering thought provoking and heart-warming talks. Simon Guillebaud visited for the 2023 Lent Addresses, speaking on “The Meaning of Life” — is it Money? Pleasure? Power?’ as pupils and staff were encouraged to consider what makes life truly meaningful. A highlight of the Lent term was a wonderful celebratory Service of Confirmation taken by the Bishop of Guildford.

In September I look forward to welcoming The Rev’d David Reid, who will join as Associate Chaplain and Tutor of Religion and Philosophy at both Senior and Prep School. His arrival will see the return of a number of Chaplaincy initiatives that have been dormant in recent years.

Looking to the future, and as we each face times of uncertainty and seasons of change, I pray you might know the steadfast love of the Lord and the peace of Christ in all you do. May that golden thread sustain you as it has sustained us.

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CRANLEIGH FOUNDATION MR MARTIN READER, HEAD

The Cranleigh Foundation funds places for children who have suffered trauma, such as losing the support of one or both parents, through exceptional or tragic circumstances. Foundationer places are for children who have a significant pastoral need and would benefit from Cranleigh’s nurturing boarding environment.

The Foundation is funded entirely through donations and we rely on the generosity of our community to ensure we can extend places to vulnerable children so they can thrive in Cranleigh’s nurturing environment.

Whilst we hope for major donations, we also organise fundraising events for the Foundation under the auspices of Cranleigh Friends. All parents at the School are members of Cranleigh Friends and are invited to continue their membership once their children have left. Former members of staff and friends of the School are also invited to become members of Cranleigh Friends.

The major fundraising event for the Cranleigh Foundation this year was the annual and ever-popular Cranleigh Christmas Fair in November. This was the thirteenth Fair, which featured an array of fabulous stalls as well as a wonderful selection of caterers so that shoppers could have breakfast or lunch and spend a morning or afternoon at the Fair. Over 800 people visited, and it raised a splendid £16,000 for the Foundation. We’d also like to say a huge thank you to our committee of parent volunteers

without whom this event would not take place, as well as to all those who came; their entrance fees and the money they spent on raffle and tombola tickets come directly to the Foundation.

In December, we held an atmospheric candlelit carol service for Cranleigh Friends and Old Cranleighans featuring OCs, current and former members of staff and members of Cranleigh Friends as readers and members of a scratch choir. The retiring collection service raised £850 for the Foundation.

The start of the Summer term was the wettest for many years and meant that the proposed parents’ cricket match, arranged

by Cranleigh Friends in support of the Foundation, had to be abandoned. However, the parents’ tennis tournament went ahead and was much enjoyed by all those who participated.

When I arrived at Cranleigh, the Foundation fund was £428,000.

Nine years later, it stands at £3.35 million. Next year, my final at Cranleigh, will be focused on fundraising; it is my hope that by the time I retire in Summer 2024 the Foundation fund will stand at £5 million.

Many current parents kindly give a termly donation to the Foundation with their fees, for which we are very grateful. We would like to thank all those who have attended our events, and who have donated to the Cranleigh Foundation this year.

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Raising awareness of Breast Cancer in October has now become a fixed addition to the Cranleigh calendar. Breast cancer is a widespread health issue that affects numerous individuals worldwide. In the UK alone around 55,000 women and 370 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Supporting Coppafeel, a charity that aims to educate people about the importance of self-checking, the committee organised the first ever BCA Bingo event for the whole School, which was a huge success.

CHARITY

MR STUART RAYER, HEAD OF CHARITY

The Charity Committee plays a pivotal role in fostering a charitable spirit among students, encouraging acts of kindness and raising awareness about crucial causes. Through its dedication and initiatives, the committee inspires individuals to help others and make a positive impact on the School, local community and the world around them. As well as raising funds for various charitable causes, a big effort was made by the committee to promote awareness of these causes and encourage mass participation in the initiatives by asking people to commit their time, a much bigger, and perhaps more difficult, contribution than a pound dropped in a bucket.

Promoting men’s mental health and well-being during November (Movember) is a significant annual event that focuses on raising awareness about men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health. All staff were invited to grow their mo’ during November. Each house also selected a Sixth Former ‘house champion’ to take part. Some were more successful than others but it did get everyone talking, addressing the importance of mental well-being and breaking down stigmas surrounding men’s mental health.

Towards the end of the year, the committee got behind the Red for Ruth campaign that raises funds for, and awareness of, the Ruth Strauss Foundation (set up by Sir Andrew Strauss in 2019), with its mission to support families facing the death of a parent.

Coinciding with the main event on the second day of the Test Match at Lords, the committee organised a red mufti day and set up a stall selling Pimm’s and ice cream to the spectators watching the 1st XI play their match. On such a hot day these items proved to be very popular indeed.

The committee plays a vital role within the School. They give up a lot of their time in order to make a difference in the lives of others.

By instilling values of compassion, empathy and social responsibility the committee hopes to get our community actively engaged in charitable endeavours, leaving a lasting impact that each student will take into the world when their time at Cranleigh comes to an end.

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VOLUNTARY ACTION MRS REBECCA BARKER, HEAD OF VOLUNTARY ACTION

Voluntary Action is a once-a-week activity that students can opt into, either as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award service obligations or simply because they would enjoy doing something totally different to anything else the School offers. It is a time to look beyond our own concerns and needs, beyond a time when we satisfy our own desires, and give selflessly of our time and energy, and even our skill, in order to benefit the local community or people distant from us geographically. We believe that although there may be some sacrifice involved, we gain so much by partaking in something that will bless others’ lives.

I am glad to say that we re-established our connection with St Joseph’s School and have welcomed some students from there onto our site every Wednesday afternoon. From the outside it may look chaotic, but it has been super fun to build relationships with the students and carers over the course of the year.

Whether we have been jumping on a stomp rocket, failing to make super slime, creating a lot of mess with chocolate nests, painting nails or having fun with hula hoops and footballs, there has never been a dull moment. In this activity, as in many others, the Cranleighans have given of themselves with good humour and patience. My thanks go to them and to Miss Sellers who is instrumental in making that run as smoothly as is possible.

Elsewhere in our grounds there has been a whole lot of scones, cakes, sausage rolls, muffins and more besides as our budding bakers have prepared tasty treats both for clients at a homeless shelter in Guildford and nurses on night shifts in the Royal Surrey Hospital. We are now well known in both those places and the food is wolfed down extremely quickly. It can be a thankless task when you are the one having to nag about washing up but I am very grateful to Mrs Emery for leading that with Mr Albalat assisting.

Our gardeners have been hard at work, both in the school garden and in local community spaces, including Beryl’s Patch and the Community Orchard in Cranleigh village. Come rain or shine they have been digging, mulching, pruning, chopping and clearing in order to allow our local population to further enjoy these spaces.

Mr Leamon, Miss Bartlett, Mr Weighton and Mr Kinnersley have done a sterling job leading that.

Other groups of students have been accompanied by Mrs Reader when visiting Elmbridge Retirement Village and Mr Backhouse when going to Knowle Park Home. Whether their visits have involved games of scrabble, quizzes or simply having a different person to converse with, sharing stories and experiences from very different perspectives, our students have made a tangible difference to others’ days.

Yet more students have been driven by Miss Bilson to Jigsaw School each week to spend time with their autistic students.

Others have stepped up to lead after-school sports activities for children, firstly at Cranleigh C of E Primary School and latterly at Park Mead School.

Closer to home we have had volunteers help out at our own Prep School with art, music, IT and even swimming.

In the first term, we painstakingly wrapped many shoeboxes — no mean feat now that most have their lids attached! They were then filled with Christmas presents bought with money raised from fundraising and kind donations and taken to The Entertainer toy

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shop in Guildford, from where they were shipped overseas.

There has been a fair amount done this year but we are always looking for more opportunities which, in this season of needing careful safeguarding and health and safety, are becoming rarer by the year. With only a limited time in our timetable, we are always grateful to hear of any possibilities that will work (rlb@ cranleigh.org). Nevertheless, we have a couple of irons in the fire for next year so watch this space.

A TIME TO LOOK BEYOND OUR OWN CONCERNS AND NEEDS...TO GIVE SELFLESSLY OF OUR TIME AND ENERGY

Thank you to everyone who has been involved — it quite literally would not happen without you.

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CRANLEIGH PREPARATORY SCHOOL MR NEIL BROOKS, HEAD

Life at Cranleigh Prep continues apace; this has been a wonderfully busy and productive year. The children continue to experience a full, varied and exciting programme which provides them with a balanced education, focusing on their personalities and character as much as their academic progress.

The most stimulating physical change has been the reroofing of the Wyatt Hall and its internal refurbishment. The roof itself no longer creaks in the heat of the sun nor rattles in the rain, meaning that concerts, plays, performances and assemblies can take place without the accompanying percussion the roof used to provide. It is wonderful to be able to focus on what the children are doing without any distraction. In addition to the overhead changes, a super unit of retractable, raked seating has been installed. This means that no one can nod off in assembly — audience faces are clearly visible, poor things! — but, more importantly, the parents now have an uninterrupted view of the

performances and the children are aware that their families can see them. It has transformed the way we stage performing arts.

We are in the business of preparing children for success in senior schools and adult life beyond. Part of that preparation is about making them realise their responsibilities to others and having a positive influence in the community.

Next year we start a programme which formally begins to introduce themes of leadership to the pupils. Form 6, in particular, will take on responsibilities within the School which will hopefully allow them to model good behaviours to younger children and promote their sense of empathy.

Lots of smiling faces from pupils and staff continue to make the Prep School a joyous place to be. There is much fun to be had in childhood and we are blessed by having adults in and around the school who create an environment in which children can thrive and find happiness.

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BEYOND OURSELVES

MRS AMANDA READER, HEAD OF CRANLEIGH FUTURES

What a joy it was to return to Zambia in October after three years of restricted travel due to Covid 19. To see first-hand the impact that Beyond Ourselves is having on the population of the Copperbelt region is heart-warming. During the trip we visited five different schools and saw the immense challenges that schools face and how Beyond Ourselves is supporting them. With half the population aged under 18 and the recent introduction of free education for all, schools are bursting at the seams. Training teachers to teach Jolly Phonics is their priority and as a result they are directly impacting over 70,000 children.

Our 19 Lower Sixth formers had an incredible time throwing themselves into supporting children, through sports activities, design challenges, literacy testing or just sitting chatting one-to-one about their life experiences. I am always immensely proud of the students that we take.

This year we challenged the Cranleigh team to raise £300 each for Beyond Ourselves.

They pushed themselves to the limit with some incredible physical challenges, from 1000km bike rides, a 24-hour percussion marathon, four mile swims and even a skydive. We are so grateful for their hard work in raising a staggering £19,000 which will have a direct impact on thousands of children.

REFLECTIONS FROM SOPHIE:

IF YOUR PLAN IS FOR A YEAR, PLANT RICE, IF YOU’RE PLANNING FOR A DECADE, PLANT TREES. BUT IF YOUR PLAN IS FOR A CENTURY, EDUCATE CHILDREN

“It’s hard to put into words the effect that the Zambia trip had on me, but a few things stood out. The first is the realisation that happiness is not created by your surroundings but instead by appreciation of your relationships and life itself. It is easy to think that the reason you aren’t fulfilled is because of a lack of something else around you, we have all done it. When we visited Zambia we were welcomed by enthusiastic, content and optimistic people, who materially had very little. People need people, people don’t ‘need’ new things to be happy; invest in relationships, find contentment with what you have and remain resilient when life gets tough”.

REFLECTIONS FROM LAUREN “I’ve always been very aware of how vital a strong education was to living a fulfilled life.

This trip altered my view of how important it is for a completely different reason. In my mind, education is now the most powerful weapon against poverty, it’s the unifier the world desperately needs and the only hope we have towards a future where unjustified inequality and suffering can be resolved.

We conducted a number of reading and literacy tests with different kids from primary schools. One thing stood out. When comparing the results of the kids who were enrolled at the local community school that were not being supported by an external charity, like Cranleigh, and the results of the kids at Kawama school, Kawama pupils were performing around 60% higher. What that means for their future, that of their own families one day is huge.

The chances these kids now have at a higher education increase dramatically, the prospects of them becoming employed at a place that would allow them to care for their family and provide their children with the same opportunities becomes remarkably higher. This will then continue generationally whilst feeding into the economy and encouraging the Zambian nation’s prosperity”.

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CRANLEIGH ABU DHABI MR TIM MCCONNELL-WOOD, PRINCIPAL

We end our ninth academic year as a school. It has been a year of significant evolution, as Mr Michael Wilson moved on from being Principal and handed over the reins to myself (a former Cranleigh UK Deputy Head), for the academic year. It has been an immense honour to lead Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, and I am delighted to share that the school has continued to progress in a positive direction under my stewardship. I am deeply proud of what we have achieved.

This has been an extraordinary year filled with exciting events, signalling our departure from the extended periods of remote learning that characterised the past two years. In Term 1, we organised incredible UAE National Day Celebrations, which saw over 5,000 visitors joining us on-site. The Senior School dazzled audiences with its outstanding performance of We Will Rock You in November, garnering rave reviews. In February, our entire school came together on the sports field for the first-ever whole-school photo, capturing a memorable moment of unity. Additionally, the uplifting Prep School production of Aladdin Jr showcased the remarkable talent of our pupils. We have also had the privilege of hosting multiple British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) events and fixtures, experiencing both spectacular successes and dramatic penalty shoot-out losses. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi pupils embarked on enriching trips to fascinating destinations such as Iceland, Kenya, Austria, Oman and New York. Moreover, we organised a momentous visit to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, where more than 1,000 pupils took over the museum for a day filled with art and culture. As a testament to the creativity and initiative of our Year 13 students, they successfully organised and ran CranFest, our very first outdoor music festival. This mesmerising event showcased the exceptional musical talent of our school, local community and parents on a delightful evening in March. Throw in a full regulatory inspection and it has been an eventful year!

Our Year 13 cohort has been an incredible group, guided by four exceptional young individuals who epitomise the international character of our school: Oliver and Georgia (UK), Mona (UAE) and Philip (USA). These students have demonstrated poise, assurance and outstanding leadership. As they move on to the next chapter of their lives, we celebrate their acceptance into a range of excellent universities worldwide. Some notable destinations include Imperial College London, University College London, Kings College London, Exeter and Bristol in the UK; Penn State, Boston and Brown in the US; Toronto in Canada; and the Sorbonne and New York University Abu Dhabi, as well as a number of European universities.

EX CULTU ROBUR AND ALL THAT IT MEANS TO CRANLEIGHANS SITS AT THE HEART OF OUR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES

Relationships, experiences, and exceptional teaching make an outstanding education. Authentically investing in this combination makes it a Cranleigh Education. The enriching opportunities our pupils experience every day build towards the well-rounded, confident children we see at the end of the year; very much in the mould of those at our sister School in the UK!

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CRANLEIGH CHINA

MR ADAM McROY, HEADMASTER, CRANLEIGH CHINA CHANGSHA MR DEAN ARTHUR, HEADMASTER, CRANLEIGH CHINA WUHAN

Cranleigh International welcomed the newest member of the family during the last year, as Cogdel Cranleigh High School Wuhan opened its doors to students in September 2022. The School boasts world-class facilities, aiming to deliver a co-curricular approach and provide a genuine Cranleigh experience for its students.

The campus features two theatres, music rooms, specialist art facilities, a bespoke Model United Nations room, and comprehensive sports facilities including golf, boxing, fencing, swimming, various ball games, a climbing wall, a gym and dance studios. All classrooms are equipped with multimedia resources, and there are plans to introduce a student iPad system later this year. Currently, students have access to three computer labs.

The School also offers state-of-the art science labs for biology, physics and chemistry.

Academically, the students at Cranleigh Wuhan are progressing well and are preparing to take part in their first Cambridge IGCSE examinations and College Board Advanced placement tests this year. The School is optimistic about achieving excellent results.

The challenges posed by the pandemic in 2022 required a combination of online and offline teaching during the first semester.

However, the Tutors and students admirably rose to the occasion. Since returning to school, Cranleigh Wuhan has successfully hosted the Wuhan cross-schools inaugural basketball tournament, securing second place. The School also excelled in a provincial badminton tournament, winning gold in all categories. Additionally, Cranleigh Wuhan has organised singing competitions, a talent show and a painting exhibition. The School is actively participating in competitions and activities with its sister schools in the UK, Abu Dhabi and Changsha. It has indeed been an exciting first year for Cranleigh Wuhan!

In other news, Cogdel Cranleigh School Changsha, the first Cranleigh China School, is proudly preparing to celebrate its first

graduating cohort this year. The remarkable achievements of the Grade 12 students have garnered them exceptional university offers from prestigious institutions across the globe, including renowned universities in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and Hong Kong. Notably, close to 60% of students have secured offers from the world’s top 50 universities, while an impressive 80% have received offers from the top 100 universities worldwide.

Perhaps more remarkably, Cranleigh Changsha became the first school in China to receive offers from all prestigious G5 schools — Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, Oxford and UCL — with an inaugural graduating class.

In May of this year, Cranleigh China had the pleasure of welcoming James Dale-Adcock, the International Development Director of Cranleigh International. After visiting both schools, Mr DaleAdcock commented “Stepping foot in both of Cranleigh’s schools in China was a phenomenal experience. I was taken aback at the level of co-curricular facilities, the quality of the schools’ leaders and teachers and most of all by the cosmopolitan and globally rounded high-quality conversations I had with students. The Cranleigh ethos is more than apparent at our schools in China and I look forward to building on this early success and furthering our international story in China”.

Looking forward, Cranleigh China is enthusiastic about strengthening its collaboration with other Cranleigh schools, fostering even greater interconnectivity and intercultural understanding.

The School eagerly anticipates expanding opportunities for student exchanges and facilitating professional growth among educators across the Cranleigh network. With a steadfast dedication to promoting intercultural understanding, Cranleigh China aims to cultivate a vibrant community that embraces diversity and prepares students to thrive in an interconnected world. We look forward to the continued growth of these collaborative initiatives, as we embark on an exciting journey of shared learning and global engagement within the Cranleigh family of schools.

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OLD CRANLEIGHAN SOCIETY MR MARTIN WILLIAMSON, CHAIRMAN OF THE OLD CRANLEIGHAN SOCIETY

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Both the OC Hockey and Rugby Clubs run vibrant junior sections which provide sport for almost 1,400 children every weekend.

With other successful schemes to encourage adults back into sport as well as plans to make the facilities more available for free to local state schools, our aim to put back into the community is taking shape. We are working on strengthening the ties between the School and the constituent clubs.

The Cranleigh Network goes from strength-to-strength, offering career support to leavers, those at university and those looking to change career. It has helped find internships and put OCs in touch with mentors and continues to work closely with the OC societies that exist for those with shared business interests in fields such as property, shipping and the media. In the eight years it has been operational the Network has quickly become one of the key services we offer and is available to all Old Cranleighans.

Individual OCs have continued to make a mark in sport, none more so than Ollie Pope (Loveday 2016) who was named as England’s vice-captain for the summer and also scored a double hundred against Ireland at Lord’s. Sadly, a shoulder injury sustained during the 2nd Ashes Test ended his season early. Tom Lawes (Cubitt 2021) turned in some impressive performances for Surrey and earned himself a contract with the Oval Invincibles in the Hundred.

THE CRANLEIGH NETWORK GOES FROM STRENGTH-TOSTRENGTH, OFFERING CAREER SUPPORT TO LEAVERS, THOSE AT UNIVERSITY AND THOSE LOOKING TO CHANGE CAREER

Old Cranleighan life returned to bustling normality in 2022-2023 with the usual offering of reunions, social and business events.

Two of the always popular events — OC Day and the Over-70s’ reunion — were well attended while other reunions, both at home and abroad, also took place. The biggest overseas assembly happened at the end of May when around 100 Cranleighans past and present got together for a party to mark an eminent OC’s 50th birthday. The increasingly popular Carol Service in the Chapel attracted over 350 people despite the poor weather on the night.

Plans for the redevelopment of the expanded OC Sports Club and Thames Ditton continued. Having a prime 21-acre site of sports fields inside the M25 is the envy of other clubs and old boys’ societies, and designs for the modernisation of the whole ground are being drawn up. Aside from repair work to the car park and overall security, it is hoped that we will be able to install a second all-weather hockey pitch as well as netball courts and five-a-side facilities in the next couple of years. Even more exciting are plans for an indoor padel facility which are being spearheaded by Charlie Packham (2 North 1994). Padel is Europe’s fastest growing sport and part of the deal is that the courts will offer free membership to all Old Cranleighans. All of this, as with the club itself, will be self-financing.

In rugby Hugh Tizard (Loveday 2018) impressed in his first season at Saracens where he was part of the side who won the Gallagher Premiership and was named Young Player of the Year. He was included in the England training squad ahead of the Autumn Internationals. Dino Lamb Cona (East 2016) was an ever present in Italy’s side at the 2023 World Cup, while, also at Harlequins, Will Collier (East 2009) and Oscar Beard (North 2020) were regular first teamers. In the USA, Ollie Corbett (Cubitt 2020) and Henrique Gabriel (East 2021) were both in the Brown Bears side that won the National Collegiate rugby tournament.

Izzy Petter (South 2018) and Will Calnan (Cubitt 2014) both featured in Great Britain’s hockey Pro League matches in New Zealand. European junior cross-country champion Will Barnicoat (North 2019) won his third successive English National title in February, retaining his junior crown, and took bronze in the 5000m in the European U23 Championships.

At the London Marathon, Callum Job (Loveday 2018) ran what is believed to be the fastest marathon time by an OC when he finished in 2:25:49. Despite injuries in training, Laura Ebbs (2&3 South 1997) set the fastest time by an OC woman when she completed the course in 2:53:14.

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MRS CHARLOTTE ALLEN A passionate and caring Deputy Housemistress in South who has championed student welfare and diversity, a committed sports coach and a dedicated, expert and superb Classics Tutor. And these aren’t just my remarks. When I asked some Sixth Form students and tutees for some feedback and memories, I was genuinely taken aback and touched by the sheer frequency of these comments. Whilst she may have implemented some interesting teaching methods, it seems she will be remembered most for her inspiration, warmth and ability.

Her style is something that will be much missed too, the wonderful rapport she builds with students allowing each of those who enter her classroom to grow as individuals. That she has been called “the sassiest and most effortlessly funny person” also builds into why she is seen as wonderful, her lessons are looked forward to and she will be sorely missed.

I feel privileged to have been able to not only work with Charlotte but also form a lifelong friendship. Her support, advice and willing ear have meant so much to me over these past few years, and I will be eternally grateful for all of her counsel. Just as Virgil wrote, “no day shall erase you from the memory of time.” Such is the lasting legacy Charlotte leaves at Cranleigh, and on me personally.

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Let me finish with this: whilst Charlotte may have taught on Socrates’ quest for truth, I can claim that I know a handful of things: that I could not think of anyone more deserving and so right for this next challenge; that she will be an excellent Head of Department; that she will have great success and that Roedean is lucky to have her.

SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED MOST FOR HER INSPIRATION, WARMTH AND ABILITY

MR JACK SCHOFIELD-NEWTON

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MISS ANNA BILLSON Miss Billson joined the Religion & Philosophy Department initially as a Graduate Assistant in 2019/20. Fiercely intelligent, she had just finished a Masters in Theology from Chicago and delighted in enlightening her students by referring to the etymology of words in their original Greek or Hebrew.

She threw herself into the life of the school, particularly enjoying the pastoral aspect of the job and her involvement in the Religion & Philosophy Department. She specialised in teaching the Development of Christian Thought paper at A-Level and was an asset to the Department.

Having finished as a Graduate Assistant, she undertook a two-year appointment as a full-time teacher of Religion & Philosophy and upon completing her PGCE, she accepted an exciting position at St Helen’s and Catherine’s in Abingdon (a girls’ day school).

She will be greatly missed by the Department and we wish her the very best in her new role.

MR BRETT HOPCROFT

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SHE THREW HERSELF INTO THE LIFE OF THE SCHOOL, PARTICULARLY ENJOYING THE PASTORAL ASPECT OF THE JOB

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MR ROB COOTES In September 2021, Rob joined Cranleigh as a Classics graduate assistant, bringing his four years of experience from Oxford University. His love for all things Classics, Latin, and Greek has won over both colleagues and students. With his knack for building strong connections with his students, Rob has become a cherished member of the Loveday Tutor Team.

Rob’s arrival at Cranleigh stirred up a mix of emotions because he used to face off against them as a rival when he was at Wellington College. But after mistakenly wearing his Wellington tie a couple of times, he fully embraced Cranleigh’s culture and sports. He channelled his newfound dedication into two main sports: Fives and cricket. Rob’s passion for Fives propelled him to become the head of Fives, organizing exciting matches against neighbouring schools. Not content with just coaching, he embarked on multiple Fives coaching courses and even took the kids to a twoday national championship fixture in Shrewsbury.

Although Fives stole his heart, cricket remained Rob’s first love. Over his two years at Cranleigh, he had a blast leading the U15 B and U14 A teams. His team talks were nothing short of inspiring and his high-intensity training sessions kept the kids on their toes, thoroughly enjoying every second. Now, as Rob bids farewell to his Cranleigh chapter, he’s off to Italy to be with his fiancée.

We cannot thank him enough for his contributions and we send him off with our appreciation, respect, friendship and affection. We wish him all the best in this exciting new chapter of his life, where he’ll be living la dolce vita!

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MR TOM WILSON

HIS TEAM TALKS WERE NOTHING SHORT OF INSPIRING AND HIS HIGH-INTENSITY TRAINING SESSIONS KEPT THE KIDS ON THEIR TOES

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MRS JULIE DOUBTFIRE The person who teaches children to swim occupies a special place in any community’s heart.

It requires a special type of character to help youngsters overcome the primal fear of the water and to turn that, oh so gradually, into confidence, enjoyment and eventually proficiency. Julie’s instinctively nurturing nature made her a natural at this most crucial life role, and it was as a swimming Tutor that most Cranleighans first knew her. A generation of happy splashers can trace their love of the water back to the calm, steadying influence Julie had on them in their youth.

After many years’ part-time involvement with the School, in 2021 Julie took on a full-time role as Swimming Lead at Cranleigh — overseeing swimming lessons in the Prep School, coaching swimming and water polo in the Senior School, running the popular Swimming Academy on a Saturday morning and taking responsibility for the pool plant. This is a wide-ranging and rare combination of skills but Julie’s approach to all aspects of the job was the same — consistency, the determination to do a good job and a genuine wish to do the best thing for the children in her care, whatever their age and ability. Pupils enjoyed her sessions, trained hard and continued to develop. More than anything, though, they all recognised the warm pastoral nature of her manner with them. For many the pool became more than just a sports facility, it also became a place of support and laughter.

Julie leaves us to embark on a new adventure in the West Country — close to the moors, rivers and canals where we have little doubt she will be very happy indeed. She has been a wonderful contributor to Cranleigh life over a number of years and will be very much missed.

MR SIMON BIRD

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A GENERATION OF HAPPY SPLASHERS CAN TRACE THEIR LOVE OF THE WATER BACK TO THE CALM, STEADYING INFLUENCE JULIE HAD ON THEM IN THEIR YOUTH

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Julie oversaw significant changes to the pool itself, pushing for upgrades to the unglamorous but vital back-room components. Under her care, a previously cranky and wilful pool plant-room has significantly improved in terms of reliability and effectiveness. She also poured much-needed time and love into the fabric of the pool and was a restless improver of things and a natural DIYer. I remember her returning to work happily one Monday with a screw she’d got hand-made to fit precisely into the footpad of a starting block to tackle an annoying rattle. That was Julie in a nutshell — quietly making things better.

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MRS VERITY DUTTON Verity joined Cranleigh in 2019 as a Tutor of Physics. As well as teaching across all five year groups, she was part of Martlet House’s first Tutor team, bringing with her much-valued experience and useful advice from her previous role as Housemistress at Christ’s Hospital.

Sporting a sense of style to be reckoned with, and hair which has at some point featured all the colours of the electromagnetic spectrum, Verity has been a supportive and adaptable colleague, embracing the challenges of lockdown learning, CAGs and TAGs which were all required during her first two years here. She has also run countless Physics clinics, Lego club and jewellery making activities, and has been a passionate coach for both junior girls’ softball cricket and U14 netball.

After three years as a popular Tutor in Martlet, Verity was appointed as Resident Deputy Housemistress of Rhodes and the girls will no doubt miss her kind and caring nature next year, along with her vast array of gluten-free and dairy-free goodies!

Verity leaves us to join husband, Peter, at Brighton College and we wish her all the best for the future.

MR ROB HARDY

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SPORTING A SENSE OF STYLE TO BE RECKONED WITH, HER HAIR FEATURED ALL THE COLOURS OF THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM

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MR DREW GUPPY Drew is one of the very best History teachers I’ve seen in the classroom. Although it’s a great shame for us to lose him to Exeter College, it’s nonetheless our good fortune that he’s remained at Cranleigh for as long as he has.

Drew always thinks he could be doing better. Although this trait has not always been an easy one for him to live with, it’s nonetheless something that has inspired him to become an outstandingly skilled classroom practitioner. I mentored Drew for several years earlier in his career. Since then, we have kept up a steady rate of conversations about pedagogy and how he can become the best he can be. Over these years, Drew has retained precisely the same attitude: he has been reflective, he has identified his supposed weaknesses and he has worked unrelentingly to become a better teacher. On those many occasions when he could have relaxed into doing a decentenough job, settling into repeating the same lessons and prep assignments term after term, he has instead refused to be complacent; there’s always an improvement to be made. The fact that Drew’s final contribution to our final department meeting this year involved a lengthy reflection on how he felt he could have taught this-and-that pupil better therefore came as no surprise at all. (And needless to add: of course, he’s taught them all very well indeed.)

Drew’s pupils knew that he took them seriously. They knew that he truly cared about their progress. They knew that, with his help, they would do well. The seriousness with which Drew took his responsibility to Cranleighans was evident not only in his approach to lessons but also in the time he was willing to devote to helping his pupils improve. On more than a handful of occasions, I discovered late in the academic year that Drew had been running weekly clinics for this-or-that group of pupils who’d been absent from school, missed the Fourth Form or simply wanted more help. He was exceptionally generous with his time and would fight the corner of any of his pupils he saw as having been treated in any sense unfairly by the system.

To Cranleighans, Drew was one of the most popular and highly-regarded members of the History and Politics Department. This is overwhelmingly because of the care and attention with which he approaches his work. But it also has something to do with the chaotic energy that Drew brings with him everywhere he goes. A teacher who deliberately tries to be eccentric will inevitably fail; but a teacher who just happens to be a bit odd will win admirers. So it is that Drew’s desk — scattered with an inexplicable collection of bobble-headed dolls, an alarmingly large selection of crusty coffee mugs, several random cans of deodorant and worksheets from lessons given at least three months previously — was regarded by many of his pupils as a mark of his endearing character. Equally, the truly terrible poster display he had at the back of his room is marked down as evidence of how little Drew cared about the appearance of good teaching — and how much he did care about the reality of an excellent lesson. Earlier this year, covering one of Drew’s Sixth Form classes, I found a selection of dinner plates in the way of the computer keyboard.

Impatiently, I waved them at the pupils: “What on earth are these doing here?” I exclaimed. They looked back at me, quizzically, shrugging. “That’s Mr Guppy, Sir,” one of them replied. For the other pupils, this was, obviously, the only explanation required.

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It’s been a long-held ambition of Drew’s to move back to his roots in the West Country and on a personal level, I am absolutely delighted he’s been able to make this move a reality. This is our loss; the pupils at Exeter are extremely lucky to have him.

MR ADAM ROTHWELL

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MISS AMELIA JOHNSON Amelia joined us in September 2020 and immediately made her mark as she threw herself into all things Cranleigh. With a keen eye for detail, she set about helping the Geography department build its new iGCSE curriculum with aplomb and was always happy to help find ways for us to continually improve as a group of teachers. Her knowledge of urban geography was invaluable, and it is only fitting that it links so well to her new career. Amelia is the most efficient teacher I have ever worked with, able to mark assessments and write reports within record time and yet she always maintains the highest standards in her work.

Beyond the classroom, Amelia has been instrumental in some of the key successes in Cranleigh hockey over the past few seasons. Most notably she helped the U14 A Girls to the national finals in 2023, overcoming plenty of adversity along the way! It was clear to all that she was a passionate and effective hockey coach, helping to develop the skills and fitness of all the age ranges over her time in the hockey club.

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Amelia has always been a kind and caring person too, and in her role as Tutor in Loveday and South, and as Assistant Housemistress in South, she gave her all to the students in her care. As ever, her keen eye for detail helped identify problems early on so that they could be tackled effectively. I remember always passing her classroom after a tutorial session and seeing lots of lovely messages from her students written on her board (less said about the wasted ink the better…).

It is absolutely true that by showing such care for her own students, she earned a lot of care and praise for herself and the job that she did in return.

Amelia is a sad loss to teaching and wider school life given her enthusiasm and professionalism but it is only right that she should get the opportunity now to explore one of her other passions — urban planning — by shifting to work in the private sector on planning projects around London and the south-east (and beyond!). She will undoubtedly thrive in such an exciting environment and we all wish her the very best moving forward.

Amelia — go well, and stay in touch! I’m fairly sure we’ll see a lot of you around..

MR RHYS WILLIAMS

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MR ROB LANE There’s a moment at the end of Kipling’s Stalky & Co when a stiff-lipped colonial chappie summarises the character of the eponymous hero, the schoolboy prankster who was always one step ahead of the Housemaster and who is now, apparently single-handedly, winning the war on the north-west frontier: ‘adequate’, the gruff old duffer concedes, and then adds, ‘infernally adequate.’

You’d be hard-pushed to find a more infernally adequate Cranleighan than Rob Lane. An engineer by training, he worked at Rolls Royce after university, acquired a private pilot’s licence and would probably have become an astronaut except he’d have had to hang his flamingo-like legs out of the shuttle windows, so he gave teaching a try, initially in the Physics and Design departments, here at Cranleigh. As soon as he joined us it was apparent that Rob was destined for rapid promotion: he is highly intelligent, thoughtful, superbly organised, calmly capable and tremendously hard-working.

As a Physics teacher Rob possesses an ability to draw pupils in to topics that might seem dry, and to explain complex phenomena in clear, concise language that can be easily understood — the very essence of teaching. He could start an unpromising sentence about space travel or quantum theory and you would find yourself somehow intrigued and asking for more detail.

Inevitably Rob was soon snapped up as Head of Physics, then Deputy Housemaster of North (his old House when a pupil here), and then Housemaster of Loveday. In each role he was fastidious about doing things ‘properly,’ displaying a Basil Fawltyesque shrillness when pupils or colleagues tried to cut corners, somehow managing to be both very serious and very silly. There is almost no job that isn’t better for doing it alongside Rob. He’ll add value and skill to the task but will make work seem less like work while doing so, and you’ll laugh a lot. Rob is an incrementalist rather than a revolutionary, a diplomat rather than a cage rattler, but if you want things to get consistently, demonstrably better over time then he’s your man. As a manager he was impeccable, ‘managing down’ with clarity, understanding and empathy, but even more skilfully ‘managing up’, unafraid of questioning perceived wisdom but doing so with humour, and always with a solution to every observed problem.

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I soon appointed him as Day Warden in East and learned that no task was too big or too small: he was unfailingly reliable with anything important, delicate, sensitive or problematic, but had no ego and was therefore equally prepared to do dull, tedious, unexciting jobs too, taking as much care over the mundane minutiae of House life as he would with a pastoral issue. This is a much rarer quality than you might think, and one that should be highly valued.

Alongside the visible promotions, Rob continued to contribute unshowily to any number of areas of Cranleigh life — as a rugby coach, running the Sixth Form Butts Committee, as an Officer in the CCF or, in the summer, switching effortlessly from Physics classroom to high-jump pit. In this latter role he cut a scrupulous figure, clipboard in hand, assiduously measuring the bar height, paying punctilious attention to the running order, fussing over the condition of the landing mats and so on, the very caricature of officious officialdom... and yet, somehow, by doing so conferring a degree of professionalism and dignity to proceedings — if it’s worth doing, do it well. That’s Rob in a nutshell. And pupils and colleagues loved him for it.

As a former Cranleigh pupil, Rob was always conscious that he would, at some point, have to broaden his experience and further his career elsewhere. After a decade of hands-on experience at the sharp end of decision-making in a full-on boarding environment he couldn’t be better prepared for his move to Oswestry School as Deputy Head, and, in time, will almost certainly hop effortlessly over the stepping stones to Headship — a position for which he would be eminently well suited. In the meantime, the gap left in Cranleigh life without him, Sam and their two lovely boys is very real indeed.

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MR FREDDIE LAUGHTON Freddie joined Cranleigh in 2016 from St George’s Weybridge as Head of Biology and, from day one, established himself as a first-class member of the Common Room. This was hardly surprising with a first-class degree from Exeter along with experience as Head of Sixth Form at St George’s and as a teacher at Bedford. From his interview everyone felt Freddie would be ‘awesome’, in the words of Dr Saxel, and how right she turned out to be.

In the classroom, he will be remembered for his outstanding approach to teaching and his tremendous commitment. Pupils knew that when they went into his class they were going to get a well prepared and focused lesson from a top-rate practitioner. As a Head of Department, he has brought new levels of professionalism to the department, introducing new schemes of work, changes to curriculum learning to best support the Cranleigh pupils and high levels of support for both experienced and new tutors. New members of staff know that Freddie will be fair and consistent, and importantly also a huge source of knowledge and support. The department has gone from strength to strength under his leadership. Freddie has also been a great support for both Mr Rob Hardy (Head of Physics) and Mr Ed Peerless (Head of Chemistry), both new to the roles in recent years and Freddie has mentored them very successfully. The sciences are now closer together than ever before and this is partly due to his excellent management and leadership abilities. His new role as Head of Science at The British School Al Khubairat is fully deserved and he will undoubtedly be a huge success.

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Freddie has also had a massive impact outside of the classroom. He has been the medical coordinator and the work he has done here is often unseen and not given enough credit. Year-on-year pupils have been offered places on highly competitive courses and the support they have had cannot be commended enough. In the past year he has run the Prep Committee, been a member of the Common Room Committee and supported UCAS applications. He has been a committed member of the School’s extra-curricular programme and an excellent rugby and cricket coach. I know how much he has enjoyed these past years coaching the U14 As in rugby. The cricket club asked him to coach the 3rd XI, and his humour and fun have meant that he has always got boys wanting to play for him and the team.

As a tutor and assistant in North he really connected with the pupils in his care and showed great compassion. Freddie was only an assistant for a year — and he did everything to such a high level of professionalism. His attention to detail, support for his tutees and the parents has been second to none. He will be a big loss to North.

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Freddie has been not just a great colleague, but a great friend to so many of the staff. We will miss the whole Laughton family — Katherine and the boys have become an extended part of many school families. Cranleigh School will miss Freddie, and we wish Katherine, Bertie, Theo and Barney all the best in their new adventures in the UAE. UK’s loss is the UAE’s gain.

MR ALEX FORSDIKE

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MR GREGOR McMILLAN Mr Gregor McMillan joined the Design Engineering department in September 2018 and he has made a lasting impression on both the department and school community.

Gregor has played an integral role in developing the curriculum within the department at all levels, providing valuable insights and creating exemplar resources. Gregor’s classes have certainly benefitted from his forward thinking and creative approach, with numerous pupils producing exemplary work and top exam grades year-on-year. He has inspired countless Cranleighan’s to pursue their studies in the fields of Design Engineering and Product Design over the course of five academic years and will no doubt continue to inspire many, many more as he takes on his new role at the Dubai British School, Jumeirah Park.

Outside of the department, Gregor has dedicated his time to all aspects of school life, including taking on the role of Assistant Housemaster in Cubitt. He has also supported numerous overseas visits, including a Design Engineering trip to Munich, a Ski trip to the French Alps and the Robotics World Championships in Dallas. On the sporting front, Gregor has also coached rugby, hockey and cricket teams with great success in all seasons.

Thank you for embracing all aspects of Cranleigh life, Gregor, you will be truly missed. We wish you and your family the very best on your adventure to the Middle East and wish you all every success in the future.

MR JON TAYLOR

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MR GEORGE ROYALL There are very few staff who are known across the common room and in bursarial circles by their first names alone, but George was one such. He was so heavily involved in all areas of school life, doing so much and throwing himself into pretty much anything needing a sprinkling of musical know-how or slick planning to execute a professional show. As Head of Contemporary Music, Music Tech Tutor at A-Level, live-out assistant in North and latterly Residential Deputy of East, George Royall has been there and got not only the proverbial T-shirt, but the actual T-shirt, and it was probably designed by him too.

From the rugby pitches to the athletics track, to Roc-Soc, Cranleigh Live! and countless school musicals, he has given a tremendous amount in the service of the pupils and the School. Generations of Cranleighans owe him a huge debt of gratitude for affording them opportunities on a musical stage that they otherwise wouldn’t have had, and he takes with him this incredible drive to allow a space in which talent can truly flourish. We know that Epsom will benefit from his vast knowledge and experience, but also his can-do attitude and support for students’ welfare.

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GEORGE ROYALL HAS BEEN THERE AND GOT NOT ONLY THE PROVERBIAL T-SHIRT, BUT THE ACTUAL T-SHIRT, AND IT WAS PROBABLY DESIGNED BY HIM ALONG THE WAY TOO

In House, he has been a respected and adored member of staff and it’s not simply because he has the initiative to make things happen, although the Saturday waffle breakfasts with fresh fruit and squirty cream will linger in the memory and these acts of kindness are entirely germane to him. I have also been indebted to his savoir faire when managing events; as a Housemaster, I have been able to watch agog while he produces a House music or quiz night with stunning production values. When taking his final Congo, George chose as his parting words for the whole School the lyrics to a song by Green Day called Good Riddance. Surely someone as wedded to Cranleigh’s way of life as George wouldn’t actively dismiss the very place he loves, and you’d be right. The song’s full title is actually Good Riddance (time of your life) to represent the conflicting emotions accompanying a major shift in life — in this case another turning point, a fork stuck in the road, where it is Epsom grabbing his wrist and directing him where to go. This sentiment is spot on for a departure which is bittersweet for so many of us. We will miss George for his unbelievable skillset, his ability to make the seemingly impossible appear effortlessly light as a feather.

As a seeker of ways to improve things, his relentless quest led him to take on the might of the hydra-like register for Priority Time, the NTC check-in and the use of iSAMs to build a picture of absences in sport. Admittedly, some of his efforts were too convoluted to work and might count as a Verschlimmbesserung, those attempted improvements that actually make things worse, like the time he decided to reorientate everyone’s desk in the Music Department — not met with universal approval, as it happens.

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But the good outweighs the bad many times over and East, having sat atop a Farrow and Ball throne for many years is likely to slip back into the institutional ignominy of Magnolia, secondary double glazing and names on doors written on sticky labels. Heyho, change is inevitable but I, for one, am glad that George has grasped the nettle while he is still vaguely eligible, heading inside the M25 to Epsom but outside a dedicated boarding role that has kept him shackled to work 24/7. I know he will miss this place and we will miss him right back, and for all the East men who have benefited from his dedication and care, he will always be G-Roy: Royall by name and peerlessly majestic by nature.

MR PETE BRADNOCK

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DR SIMON YOUNG Dr Simon Young is the embodiment of the Cranleigh ethos: polymath, scientist, culture vulture, adventurer and one of the friendliest people you’ll ever meet — a booming beard of upbeat cheerfulness.

Simon studied for a BSc in Geology, a master’s in Marine Biology and a doctorate in Palaeontology. Having wandered overground, underground and underwater, he thus joined Cranleigh in 1993 like a wet Womble, and quickly became part of the Cranleigh furniture.

If you grew up watching television in the 1980s you’ll have some inkling of the power of a hairyfaced enthusiast to bring alive the miracles of the natural world. What Bellamy and Oddie did for the nation, Simon did for 30 years of Cranleighans, teaching Biology and Geology with a similar blend of expertise, energy, quirkiness and fascination with earthy processes.

No Head of Department ever needed to ask Simon where he was. Given the ‘carrying’ nature of his teaching voice, anyone in the 20 or 30 nearest classrooms could have told them, an occasionally startling prospect for parents looking around the school, as “today we’re looking at testicles” echoed down the corridor. But students loved his no-nonsense enthusiasm. You knew you were in the presence of an expert, you knew that no subject was off limits. And underlying everything was an ever-present, genuine and contagious interest in stuff. His classroom looked like an offshoot of the Natural History Museum — jars of pickled organisms, rows of rocks, animal skulls, fossilised snails — it was half cathedral of relics and half Darwinian cheese dream.

Simon is at his best outdoors. He was a Major in the CCF and ran, Climbing, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, The Tom Avery Society, Outdoor Education and Cross-Country — all variations on a common theme: a love of the wild, and a heartfelt belief that what could be cultivated there — self-reliance, determination, inspiration, appreciation of the natural world, teamwork, leadership, bravery — was as central to a young person’s education as anything that happened in the classroom. It is difficult to overstate the profound impact these experiences have had on Cranleighans, who continue to yomp, bimble, amble, and potter into adulthood — lifelong passions first ignited by a Doc Young trip to Arran, or across a wet Welsh hillside, or on epic overseas expeditions — to India, China, Iceland — that he organised year after year. Simon’s rants — part comedy, part primal rage — about the growing paper mountain required to get children to an actual mountain were about the only times his boundless bonhomie could be seen to slip. His compilations of photos following these trips became a regular highlight.

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SIMON AND ANDREA’S HOSPITALITY WAS LEGENDARY — A REAL REFLECTION OF THE MUCH-VAUNTED ‘CRANLEIGH MAGIC’ AS A COMMUNITY

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Simon tends to fill any space he is in. He’s a tall man, and a loud one, but mostly just exudes a sheer exuberance. ‘Sitting quietly’ is not something you associate with him. He also enjoyed singing, especially as part of the choral concerts; sensitive-eared choristers could sometimes be seen bending discreetly away, like branches from a sturdy trunk.

Team Young were a strong pastoral unit. Simon was a Tutor in Cubitt and then Day Warden before moving to West where he has been a stoical and calming presence for the last decade. Andrea, in addition to accompanying on school trips, was also a Matron for 15 years. They both cared deeply and unfussily for many hundreds of pupils who enjoyed their company, advice and unfaltering support.

Simon and Andrea’s hospitality was legendary — a real reflection of the much-vaunted ‘Cranleigh magic’ as a community. A beard on a bike was likely to greet you like a sort of two-wheeled Cranleigh Santa, with a cheery ‘what ho!’ and invite you over ‘for a spot of grub’, which you should unhesitatingly accept, Simon’s ‘grub’ being Michelin standard fare reflecting another passion — great cuisine — and another talent — producing it.

Cranleigh won’t be quite the same place without Simon and Andrea, but they can enjoy their semi-retirement in the West Country in the knowledge that for a long period of time they made this a better place, and for that they have our most sincere thanks.

MR SIMON BIRD

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NEW STAFF LIST

Mr A. J. Lajtha MA FCIB CHAIRMAN

Mr J.F.M. Albalat

BA, PGCE, Spanish; Tutor, Martlet

Mrs M. M. S Fisher MA DEPUTY CHAIR

Mr J.F.M. Andrews

Director Of Rugby; Tutor, Loveday

Mrs S. E. Bayliss MA PGCE

Mr W.R.T. Backhouse

BA, Chaplain’s Assistant, Economics Graduate Assistant; Tutor, Loveday

Mrs J. A. Brown MA (Oxon)

Mr T.M. Bellinger

BSc, Head Of Academic, PE; Tutor, Loveday

Dr R. Chesser MA MB BChir MRCP

Miss A.F. Channon

BA, Religion & Philosophy Graduate Assistant; Tutor, South

Mrs F. N. Farrant BA

Miss K.J. Cheal

Digital Learning; Tutor, Rhodes

Mr P. S. P. Going BSc MRICS

Miss D. Collins

BA, PGCE, English; Tutor, South

Mr S. Gunapala BEng MEng FCA

Mr E.K. Daly

BSc, PGCE, Chemistry; Tutor, East

Miss K. J. S. Kerr BA (Hons) MCIPD

Mr W. G. Davis

PGCE, Head Of Politics; Tutor, Rhodes

Mr J. Khurshid MA KC

Miss C. Hancock

BA, History Graduate Asst; Tutor, Martlet

Mr J. P. Maskery MEng

Mr J.A. Harris

MEng, PGCE, QTS, Maths, Physics; Housemaster, Cubitt

Mr C. H. Severs LLB (Hons)

Mr D.J. Mulae

BSc, Biology; Assistant Head Pastoral

Mrs E. Stanton BSc ACA

Mr H.J. Pickering-Carter

BA, MSc, History & Politics; Tutor, Loveday

Mr J. J. D. C. Tate BA (Hons) DipArch MArch ARB RIBA FRSA

Mr J.J. Robinson

BA, Head Of Contemporary Music; Tutor, Loveday

Mr P. M. Wells BEd (Hons)

Miss E. Stevenson

BA (Hons), Design Engineering

Mr D. G. Westcott BA BCL KC

Mrs L.J. Taylor

PGCE, Biology; Tutor, West

Col J. W. Boyd OBE MA

Mr S. J. Whitehouse BA (Cantab) Prof R. J. Wilkins MA DPhil Mr D. A. E. Williams BA FCA Mrs M. J. Williamson

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Strategic Development Director

Mr M.S. Reader MA, MPhil, MBA, QTS

Mr J.D.R. Dale-Adcock BA, PGCE

Deputy Head

Director of Operations

Mr S.D. Bird BA, MEd, QTS (French, Spanish)

Mr P.A. Dunn BA

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Head (Pastoral) Dr A.P. Saxel BSc, PhD (Chemistry) Designated Safeguarding Lead

Deputy Head (Academic) Mr D.R. Boggitt BEng, PGCE, MEd (Maths) Assistant Head (Co-curricular) Mr C.H.D. Boddington BA, PGCE, MEd (Economics) Educational Visits Co-ordinator; Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

Assistant Head (Pastoral) Mr D.J. Mulae BSc, Biology; Assistant Head Pastoral

Registrar Mr A.F. Forsdike MA, PGCE Assistant Head (Digital Strategy) Mr D.J. Futcher BSc, QTS (ICT, Music Technology) Director of Finance Miss J.A. Underdown BA, CIMA Assistant Head (Learning, Teaching and Innovation) Dr J.L. Taylor BA, BPhil, PGCE, DPhil (Physics) Tutor, East Head’s PA Mrs C.L. Brightman

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MR J.F.M. ANDREWS Director of Rugby; Tutor, Loveday MR W.R.T. BACKHOUSE BA, Chaplain’s Assistant, Economics Graduate Assistant; Tutor, Loveday

MS M. BAFFOU MA, French Language Assistant; Tutor, Rhodes MR A.K. BARKER BSc, PGCE, Maths; Timetabler; Tutor, South MRS R.L. BARKER BSc, PGCE, Biology; Housemistress, South MISS A.M.L. BARTLETT BA, English; Tutor, Martlet MR J. BARTLETT BA, Economics & Business Studies; i/c Tennis; Tutor, East MR T.M. BELLINGER BSc, Head of Academic, PE; Tutor, Loveday MRS P.M. BIGG Spanish Language Assistant MISS A.M. BILLSON MTheo, Mdiv, Religion and Philosophy; Tutor, Martlet MR E.J.P. BRADNOCK BA, PGCE, English; Housemaster, East MRS S.R. BROAD BA, PGCE, Sports Coach; Tutor, Rhodes MR B.W. BROWNE BSc, PGCE, Maths; Tutor, Cubitt MRS G.L. BUKOWSKA MSc, PGCE, Biology; Housemistress, Rhodes MRS O. BURT BA, MA, Russian; Librarian; Tutor, South MRS H.K. CARSON BSc, PGCE, Head of Economics & Business Studies; Tutor, South MR W.E. CHADWICK BA, PGCE, Assistant Head of French; Tutor, Cubitt MISS A.F. CHANNON BA, Religion & Philosophy Graduate Assistant; Tutor, South MISS D.F. CHAPMAN BA, MA, Drama, English; Tutor, Rhodes MISS D. COLLINS BA, PGCE, English; Tutor, South MRS C.L. CONSTABLE MA, PGCE, History, Politics; Director of Professional Learning; Tutor, Martlet

MRS C.E. COOPER BA, French Language Assistant MR R.P. COOTES Classics; Tutor, Loveday MR E.K. DALY BSc, PGCE, Chemistry; Tutor, East MR W.G. DAVIS PGCE, Head of Politics; Tutor, Rhodes MRS N.J.R. DAVISON BA, IPGCE, English; Head of Coaching MRS E.G.M. DELLIERE BA, Business Studies; Tutor, Rhodes MRS V.C. DUTTON BA, MSc, PGCE, Physics; Resident Deputy Housemistress, Rhodes MR D.M. EAGLESTONE BSc, PGDip, Head of Brass and Woodwind; Tutor, Cubitt MR O. EDWARDS BSc, PGCE, Economics & Business Studies; Tutor, Cubitt MRS A.I. EMERY MA, QTS, Physics; Tutor, Rhodes

MISS A.E. JOHNSON MA, PGCE, Geography; i/c Skiing; Non-resident Assistant

MR M.P.D. EMLEY BA, PGCE, Geography; Joint Head of PSHE; Non-resident Assistant

Housemistress, South

Housemaster, East

MR R.C.E.K. KEFFORD BSc, PGCE, Chemistry; i/c Hockey Coaching; Tutor, Loveday

MR T.R. FEARN BSc, PGCE, Physics; Academic Administration; Tutor, Cubitt

MR C.W. KINNERSLY MA, GTP, Art (3D Studies); Tutor, East

MRS C.W. GANGEMI BSc, PGCE, Assistant Head of Mathematics; Tutor, Rhodes

MR J.H. LADD GIBBON BSc, Business Studies, Economics, PE; Resident Deputy

MS R.S. GIBSON BTh, MA, QTS, Religion and Philosophy; Tutor, Martlet

Housemaster, High Upfold

MISS S.L. GREENWOOD BA, Maths; Foundation Officer; Chair of CR; Non-executive

MR R.G. LANE Meng, PGCE, Med, Physics; Housemaster, Loveday

member of SMT; i/c Golf; Tutor, Martlet

MR F.P.A. LAUGHTON BSc, PGCE, Head of Biology; Tutor, North

MR A.J. GUPPY BA, History; Deputy Head of History; Tutor, Loveday MISS C.R. HALL BA, PGCE, Spanish, French; Resident Deputy Housemistress, Martlet MISS C. HANCOCK BA, History Graduate Assistant; Tutor, Martlet MR R.M. HARDY BSc, PGCE, Head of Physics; Timetabler; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, Martlet

MR J.A. HARRIS Meng, PGCE, QTS, Maths, Physics; Housemaster, Cubitt THE REVD J.A.N. HARRISON BA, Religion and Philosophy; Chaplain; Tutor MS L.A. HELLBERG BA, PGCE, Art (Printmaking); Tutor, West MISS P.E. HENDERSON Head of MFL; Tutor, Rhodes

MRS J.O. LAWTON BSc, Maths; North Tutor MR P.M. LEAMON BA, PGCE, Assistant Head of English; Head of Sustainability; Tutor, North

MR T.G. LEEKE BSc, History, Politics; Tutor, North MR J.F.MARTIN ALBALAT BA, PGCE, Spanish; Tutor, Martlet MRS E.R. MCGHEE BA, PGCE, Drama; Tutor, South MR G.L. MCMILLAN BSc, PGCE, Design Engineering; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, Cubitt

MR N.G.A. MILLER BA, GTP, QTS, French, Spanish; Cranleigh International Liaison Officer;

MR A.G.C. HILLEN BA, MA, PGCE, English; Tutor, East

Tutor Cubitt

DR D.A.W. HOGG MA, MSt, Dphil, PGCE, Head of Classics; Tutor, South

MR J.P. NAIRNE BFA, PGCE, Director of Art; Tutor, Loveday

MR B.P. HOPCROFT MA, Head of Religion and Philosophy; Tutor, North

MR G.J.N. NEILL BA, PGCE, MA, Head of English; Head of University Admissions; Tutor,

MS S. HOUGHTON BA, BSc, Director of Netball; Non-resident Assistant Housemistress,

Cubitt

Rhodes

MISS C.E. NICHOLLS MA, PGCE, Maths; Head of Co-curricular Administration; i/c

MR A.R. HOUSTON BSc, GTP, PE; Director of Sport; Tutor, East

Squash; i/c Hockey Administration; Tutor, South

MR R.A.C. HUMES BSc, PGCE, Physics; Housemaster, North

MR R.J. ORGAN Director of Hockey

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MR E.J.E. PEERLESS BSc, PGC, Head of Chemistry, Maths; i/c Sailing; Tutor, North

MISS E. STEVENSON BA (Hons), Design Engineering

MR H.J. PICKERING-CARTER BA, MSc, History & Politics; Tutor, Loveday

MR J.J. TAYLOR BA, QTS, Head of Design Engineering; Tutor, North

MR G.V. PRITCHARD BSc, PGCE, Chemistry; Resident Deputy Housemaster, Cubitt

MRS L.J. TAYLOR PGCE, Biology; Tutor, West

MR S.G. QUINN BSc, PD, PGCE, Head of Mathematics; Tutor, East

DR A.L. THOMAS BMus, MPhil, PhD, Head of Choral Music & Vocal Studies; Tutor, North

MR S.P. RAYER BSc, QTS, Design Engineering; Tutor, East

DR B.R. TYRRELL MChem, DPhil, Chemistry; Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead; Tutor,

MRS A.E. READER BA, PGCE, PE; Head of Careers; Joint Head of PSHE; Tutor, West MR D.C. REED BA, MSc, Design Engineering; Resident Deputy Housemaster, Loveday MR A.D. ROBINSON MA, PGCE, Head of French; Tutor, North MRS A.L.J. ROBINSON BA, MFA, Photography Art (Photography); Tutor, Cubitt MR J.J. ROBINSON BA, Head of Contemporary Music; Tutor, Loveday MR A.S.J. ROTHWELL MA, MPhil, PGCE, Head of History; Master of the Scholars;

Cubitt

MR D.N. VAIANI BA, History; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, Cubitt MR R.J.O. VENABLES MA, PGCE, Maths; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, Loveday DR M.E. WARD BA, LGSM, MMus, Dip.RCM, ARCM, PhD, Head of Piano; Tutor, East MR K.D. WEAVER MA, PGDip, LRAM, Head of Academic Music; Head of Strings; Tutor, Cubitt

Oxbridge Co-ordinator; Resident Deputy Housemaster, North

MR M.J. WEIGHTON BA, PGCE, DipAD, Art; Outreach; Tutor, Cubitt

MR G.C. ROYALL BSc, Head of Music Technology; Music Technology; Resident Deputy

MR S.D. WELCH Director of Cricket; Minibus Maintenance; Tutor, North

Housemaster, East

MISS M.K.C. WILLIAMS BA, English; Non-resident Assistant Housemistress, West

MR R.J. SAXEL BA, Dip.RAM, LRAM, ARAM Director of Music; Tutor, Rhodes

MR R.A.C. WILLIAMS BSc, PGCE, MA, Head of Geography; Tutor, East

MR A.N.J. SCARISBRICK BSc, Head of Psychology; i/c Football; Tutor, North

MR T.M. WILSON BSc, Geography; Tutor, Loveday

MR J.H. SCHOFIELD-NEWTON BA, MA, Classical Civilisation, Latin; Non-resident

MISS J. WISE BA, MPhil, Classical Civilisation, Latin; Tutor, West

Assistant Housemaster, East

MRS A.W. WORSLEY BSc, PGCE, Maths; Housemistress, West

MR C.R. SCOTT BSc, Biology; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, North MR J. SCOTT BA, PGCE, MBA, Director of Drama; Tutor, Martlet MRS R.J.C. SCOTT BA, QTS, PE; Housemistress, Martlet MR P.N. SCRIVEN LRAM, BA, MA, MM, Organist in Residence

MR M.A. WORSLEY LLB, Business Studies, Economics; Tutor, West MRS U.C. YARDLEY BA, PGCE, Head of German; i/c Badminton; Tutor, West DR S.A.H. YOUNG PhD, MSc, BSc, PGCE, Biology, Geology; Head of Outdoor Education; Tutor, West

MISS T.L. SELLERS BSc, MSc, Geography; Lay Assistant Chaplain; Tutor, South MRS A.C. SMUTS BSc, GTP, PE; Resident Deputy Housemistress, West

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