The Cranleighan 2024

THE CRANLEIGHAN 2024

The Cranleighan 2024 No. 73 December 2024

Editors: MRS JODY COOKSLEY, MRS AMANDA EVANS AND MRS LETTIE WEST

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FROM OUR HEAD

MR MARTIN READER

Flicking back nostalgically through the pages of past copies of The Cranleighan from the last decade, I am struck by the truth of that old French adage, plus ça change plus c’est la même chose.

When I look at how the facilities have changed: a refurbished Chapel; War Memorial; van Hasselt Centre; new Martlet and new West bringing us from 220 to 290 girls and to four girls’ and four boys’ houses; better landscaping; new Drama studios; a new digital media suite; new squash courts, dance and fitness studios; Lintotts; Townsend building; Wyatt Hall, iPads for everyone.

When I reflect at how provision has changed: 50-minute lessons; option blocks for creative subjects; the introduction of Design Engineering and Vex Robotics; the huge advances in EPQ, project-based learning and the excellence of teaching and learning noticed by the inspectors and proved by the outstanding examination results; the development of contemporary music; girls’ cricket and Cranfit.

When I glance backwards at the steps made on the journey of Cranleigh Being and Giving: pupil welfare, pastoral care, safeguarding and leadership, inclusion, social responsibility, sustainability. Or when I admire our new international family in Abu Dhabi, China, and our brothers and sisters in Kawama.

I see first and foremost that those changes have always been about building a community and improving the experiences and opportunities of Cranleighans so that they are strengthened to make a difference in the world.

Crucially, what has stayed the same has been what I noticed in my first term: the spirit of togetherness and energy typified by the School coming together in song in Chapel; the never lie-down attitude when it comes to playing in a team or preparing for a performance; the shared joy of taking part in house competitions, winning or moaning at the robbing judge; the cheers that emanate from a boarding house when crowds are watching a national competition online and someone has scored; the fun of charity events; shared sorrow and deep friendship when the worst happens.

I have written and spoken frequently about how we have come to expect that Cranleighans have better expectations; how we ‘punch above our weight’ for a relatively small school; and how I had to recalibrate excellence when I arrived given the number of incredible ensembles, West-End quality performers and national-level sports players that were and have been at Cranleigh.

This is the culture of Cranleigh that gives us strength. Changes to education and facilities are enablers only. I think that has always been the case, which is why the connection between Old Cranleighans and Cranleighans is so strong.

The joy of being here for ten years is that I am seeing more and more of those Old Cranleighans who were here in the earlier years reconnecting and sharing their excitement as they make their way successfully in the world. Some of those occasions have been joyful, some filled with great sadness but that sense of togetherness and friendship under the banner of Cranleigh has remained. Cranleigh works.

Why I have so enjoyed my final year at Cranleigh is that the highlights have remarkably brought all those special elements together.

The performing arts this year have been astonishing. We started with a rekindling of House Plays with every house expected to put one on. It was great to see so much enjoyment in drama and so many debut performances. House spirit was powerfully evident as was the strength of house affiliation.

The 50th Anniversary of the Helen Wareham competition saw for the first-time, soloists perform ten-minute recitals in front of an audience of nearly 300 parents and former music award holders - people who really knew their music. It was an incredibly tough ask that stretched performers to the limit. Each performed with poise and skill beyond their years.

“Schools just don’t take on West Side Story”: “the music is far too difficult, you will never get boys to dance, the themes are too challenging” were the excuses. 60 years ago, Cranleigh dared and it was a world-first amateur performance. In 2024 the Drama and Music

CHANGES HAVE ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT BUILDING A COMMUNITY AND IMPROVING THE EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF CRANLEIGHANS SO THAT THEY ARE STRENGTHENED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD

FROM OUR HEAD

teachers dared again. I think every one of us who saw it was blown away by the quality, the timing, the ensemble work. I have seen some brilliant shows at Cranleigh and elsewhere but this really topped them all.

In 1954, the girls for West Side Story came from St Catherine’s; in 2024 we were joined by dancers from Abu Dhabi who would rehearse at home and join us for the show. In so many respects it was a crazy idea but it worked so well, proving again that if challenge is embraced it can be met. So many of our events this year have involved the full Cranleigh community with OCs returning to support. I will never forget the 1954 cast joining the stage unexpectedly at the end, a wonderful picture of both heritage and community.

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi opened as I started. The relationship has grown and, living up to the motto, has been strengthened by culture. I would never have imagined in 2014 that Cranleigh musicians would join with students from Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and the Hermann Gmeiner school in Ghana for music, art and performance art in the world-renowned Louvre. Another world first!

Earlier in the Lent term, we hosted for the first-time students from Cranleigh Cogdel schools in Wuhan and Changsha. They and we benefitted and I hope that in the future these trips and shared events will become more frequent.

Continuing to think differently and beyond ourselves, this summer our musicians celebrated neurodiversity sharing the stage with young musicians from the Orpheus Trust Centre and the Simon Trust, all connected by the language and power and enjoyment of music and performing music. Watching Joshua, a young man with Down’s syndrome, dressed in a tail coat with the biggest smile as he conducted the audience and completely upstaged Richard Saxel was precious indeed.

In some senses I have become accustomed to sporting success: since 2014 there has been a total of 121 national team awards across 13 sports. Watching Cranleigh girls’ hockey teams play and win at Lea Valley and at Bromsgrove for the indoor championships has punctuated marvellously my time at Cranleigh. This time it was the boys’ U18s in the semi-final of the tier 1 National Cup coming from behind against Repton in the quarters and winning a penalty shootout against Trinity to make the final, eventually losing out to Whitgift. National Runners-Up is a fantastic achievement.

The Football 1st XI made coming from behind a habit throughout the season, but their never lie down attitude, so typical of Cranleighans, saw them through round after round losing narrowly to

Reading Blue Coat in the final, National Runners-Up for the second year in a row.

The U15 As entered the National Schools’ Rugby Cup for the first time and won the plate with style, playing on the Saracens pitch with the whole Lower Fifth cheering them on the big screen in the Lecture Theatre. That typifies team Cranleigh.

Add in a girls’ U18 national breaststroke champion in Sophie Moore; Charlotte Barr and Matilda Fincken becoming national U18s Eton Fives winners, three National Equestrian champion teams and rugby sevens and boys’ and girls’ cricket teams going deep into competitions, sport at Cranleigh thrives.

At the end of June, we were delighted to welcome back Old Cranleighan and England Vice-Captain, Ollie Pope to open the new fitness studios, dance studio and squash courts. It was the final piece in the van Hasselt, boarding house jigsaw, so it was a fitting end to my time. Even better was seeing so many OCs return to support Ollie in addition to OCs Richard Winter, Baz and Oliver Anayi playing demonstration squash matches. To cap it all there was a fabulous demonstration of dance from Cranleigh Prep and Cranleigh Senior dancers with Gabby Saxon and Sophie Pitts-Tucker from the Upper Sixth teaching our youngest dancers America from West Side Story. That Cranleigh spirit again.

Throughout this year we have been raising awareness and seeking funds for the Cranleigh Foundation. I am very grateful to those who have given whether through termly fees or further donations. I am especially grateful to Amanda Holden who kindly and professionally interviewed a former Foundationer, Deshawn Gordon, before the gala performance of West Side Story. Cranleigh is about making a difference to young people. To give that opportunity to those whose start in life has been less advantaged is special indeed. I can testify to how much our Foundationers have added to the Cranleigh spirit and community. We now have £4m in the endowment, over £3.5 more than in 2014. We are well on our way to our target of £10m which will fund 10 Foundationers in perpetuity.

Thank you to the whole Cranleigh community, past and present for all you have done to make Cranleigh the most special of places. I have loved it, and always will. To be made an Old Cranleighan by the Old Cranleighan Society and to receive my tie along with the 2024 leavers was an honour indeed.

As I have sprinted with the baton into the changeover box, I have seen Samantha Price begin her first powerful strides. She has her eyes fixed ahead and has made strong connections already. Her hand is back and ready to receive and I am very confident about the future of Cranleigh over the next leg.

As I look down the track and take a breather, it looks as if the track marshal has added some hurdles to the race in the form of VAT and AI both of which will change how we think about schooling and therefore our stride pattern. However, I am convinced that a Cranleigh culture that is based on people first, on community, teamwork and above all about developing and strengthening the essential human qualities will remain the unchanging roots that enable Cranleigh to adapt, thrive and change as it should.

FROM OUR DEPUTIES

MR SIMON BIRD DEPUTY HEAD

I find you very often don’t discover what was mighty until many years later.

Alistair Cooke, Letter from America, 2 January 2004

One of my favourite school stories is the one about a Head who bumps into the parent of a former pupil, now in their late twenties. In the conversation that follows, the Head asks them if they feel those years of school fees were money well spent. ‘I don’t know,’ the parent replies, ‘it’s too early to tell.’

I am reminded of this quip whenever I meet Old Cranleighans, which is to say frequently. Cranleighans have a tendency to return to school like homing pigeons, and out in the wider world they are absolutely everywhere. You bump into them at tube stations, weddings,

ALMOST WITHOUT EXCEPTION I’M STRUCK BY HOW FRIENDLY AND POSITIVE OUR STUDENTS ARE IN ADULTHOOD

FROM OUR DEPUTIES

conferences, full-moon parties in Thailand, and on one memorable occasion at a Christmas Eve party where having been exquisitely hosted for an hour or so I was struck by an uncomfortable thought, ‘umm, bit awkward, but remind me, weren’t you expelled?’ greeted with the suave response, ‘yes, but I totally deserved it; now let me get you a top-up’!

Almost without exception I’m struck by how friendly and positive our students are in adulthood. They radiate energy and good health. A surprisingly large proportion of them have founded their own businesses or charities; it’s as if entrepreneurial get-up-and-go comes naturally and the gulf between aspiration and reality more easily traversed. I’m not going to claim the Cranleigh experience makes you superhuman, but it’s astonishing how often you sense they lead interesting lives, not just on the work front, but existences enriched with personal passions, hobbies, travel, deep-rooted friendships, a zest for challenge. They’re usually funny, and fun to be with, the kind of people you imagine are good to work with. It’s also remarkable how reliably nice they are, including the occasional rogue whose sullen teenage years were punctuated with grumpiness and disciplinary mishaps. Clearly something about a Cranleigh education keeps working its magic long after our pupils have moved on. But what?

It’s a question we ask ourselves regularly. And it’s a question that I believe is answered, at least in part, by the pages of this publication. Every article, photo and anecdote is a piece of the jigsaw. You’ll read about triumphs on stage, in the exam hall, music room and on the sports field; you’ll get a sense of the adventures, expeditions and community service that characterise the school year. What is remarkable is not just the quality of the opportunities on offer, but how many different pupils are involved, and in how many different areas each individual pupil participates.

Individually these snapshots represent the highlights, achievements, and fun of school life – but hopefully you’ll also get a sense of the cumulatively potent effect these have in the longer term – small steps leading to giant leaps in the growth of character, resilience, and community feeling.

For the youngsters in our care, school life is important in the here and now, and we should be wary of underplaying the importance of these moments as they happen. But, equally, we should never lose sight of the fact that education, by definition is about our future selves. And the hallmark of a great school is that it develops the qualities and habits for a lifetime while providing a memorable experience in the present.

As a parent, what you initially think you’re selecting schools for are great grades, a varied co-curriculum, impressive facilities, but what you’re actually buying into turns out to be something more intangible, something, as Alistair Cooke might have said, altogether more mighty.

DR ANDREA SAXEL, DEPUTY HEAD PASTORAL

Teenagers often receive negative press, and Generation Z, which includes recent Cranleigh leavers, is no exception. They are frequently negatively labelled by the media as “snowflakes,” “work-shy,” and overly obsessed with social media, often portrayed as an “anxious” generation struggling with mental health issues. As teachers in a busy boarding school environment, we have the unique opportunity to observe this generation closely. Contrary to the “doom and gloom” narrative, the situation is far more positive. While social media, smartphones, and the pandemic have undeniably impacted young people, every generation has faced its own set of obstacles. My generation, known as the “latchkey generation,” was considered disaffected, cynical, and “slackers,” yet we turned out fine, didn’t we? Our parents worried about screen time (TV), parties, drinking, sex, grades, and whether we’d get good jobs. They also nagged us about phone use, particularly regarding the time spent talking to friends and the size of the phone bill. In essence, they had concerns about many of the same issues, albeit through a different lens.

As a teacher, I am fascinated by how teenagers grapple with the challenges unique to their generation. Over the years, I have taught Millennials, Generation Z, and, more recently, Generation Alpha. One group of 2024 leavers, exemplifies the strengths and potential of Generation Z Cranleighans. This chemistry class consisted of five girls with distinct personalities, interests, and strengths. Despite not fitting into the same social circles, they supported one other remarkably well. They celebrated one other’s successes, encouraged one another during struggles, and collaborated to find solutions. Chemistry is a challenging subject, and all of them, at one point or another, attempted difficult questions that made them want to give up. I’m certain they all cried at some point (I have their permission to say that, and I think I did, too, on one occasion). They celebrated (some more wildly than others) every time they mastered a difficult concept. They were empathetic, kind, and able to joke with one other in a way that lightened the mood and built trust. Their classroom became a safe space, leading to impressive productivity. While not all of them developed a lifelong love of chemistry, they all valued the victories along the way.

This supportive dynamic isn’t unique to this group; it has played out across many Cranleigh Generation Z year groups, and there is much to be optimistic about. These young people are empathetic, resilient, kind and capable problem-solvers. They are aware of the impact of social media on their wellbeing and take steps to manage it. They are hard-working team players who communicate effectively with adults and are willing to work on their weaknesses. Mental health is a priority for them, and they are not afraid to ask for help when needed. Like any generation, they make mistakes, but they are perhaps more cautious because they understand the permanence of their digital footprint and its potential impact on their future. This approach to life is hard to criticise. Yes, they watch too much short-form video, but some might argue that this is simply an evolution in communication. As adults, we can often complain about what we don’t understand; perhaps we should meet young people where they are at; they also have a lot to teach us.

Generation Z has had to grow up quickly in many ways, but they are adapting well to the challenges they face. Despite negative stereotypes, my experience with these students shows that they are not only coping but are thriving. The future, in their hands, looks promising.

THESE YOUNG PEOPLE ARE EMPATHETIC, RESILIENT, KIND AND CAPABLE PROBLEM-SOLVERS

FROM OUR SENIOR PREFECTS

LAUREN

BEAUMONT AND OZZY LARMER

AT CRANLEIGH YOUR UNIQUENESS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE, YET ULTIMATELY IT IS ALL OF US COMBINED THAT MAKES OUR CULTURE SO RICH

To be confident enough to articulate yourself, you need to be comfortable with who you are. In this, we can find something that sets our school apart from most places – at Cranleigh you have the support you need when you are vulnerable and growing, but the breathing space to figure it out for yourself, a unique balance between support and independence.

With articulation comes the development of thought and ideas. The development of dialogue. The ability to oppose value systems you reject. To engage in constructive conversation, allowing for growth, and not closed speech – something that is deeply lacking in the world right now. The world is unbelievably polarised. People’s opinions now determine their character and provide ‘assessment’ of their morality. Possessing different world views is not viewed as an advantage but instead as an exclusively divisive disadvantage. Cranleigh teaches that you can’t critically grapple with concepts you disagree with unless you enter into genuine conversation.

As Cranleighans, we now have the mechanisms we need to take part in conversation, rather than engaging in character defamation when we’re faced with someone or something we disagree with. That in and of itself is something that will set us apart from the vast majority of our generation.

The community that allows for this open dialogue is in large part down to the amazing senior management team and we’d like to extend our immense gratitude to them for all they do in supporting the pupil voice.

One of the biggest impacts that Cranleigh has had on Lauren and I as individuals is the sheer volume of activity choice. After all, there aren’t many places in the world where you can go from sitting in a Maths lesson to jumping out of an aeroplane to taking part in a music performance. Those activities may not always go to plan but a staple of the Cranleigh attitude is the importance of getting up and going again and it’s the support and encouragement of the whole community which enables that.

The defining feature of a school like ours is not just what we achieve at A-Level or where we end up going to university, but instead the skills, friendships and opportunities to which we are exposed, and the only way to make the most of this is by simply giving things a go no matter how good or how bad you think you may be. Your place within this community will never be any less, or any more, than the next person. At Cranleigh

your uniqueness is of paramount importance, yet ultimately it is all of us combined that makes our culture so rich. We would urge all pupils not to let failures define them and, most importantly, never to let fear of failure prevent them from trying new things and making the most of the opportunities on offer.

ONE OF THE BIGGEST IMPACTS THAT CRANLEIGH HAS HAD...IS THE SHEER VOLUME OF ACTIVITY CHOICE

ACADEMICS

ACADEMICS

MR DAVID BOGGITT, DEPUTY HEAD ACADEMIC

I offer my congratulations once again to all Cranleighans, two cohorts that performed extremely well in last summer’s examinations. The statistics quoted below are correct at the time of writing.

These were two cohorts affected by Covid, but they rose admirably to the challenge and pressures of the public examinations and we were delighted with their results: 15% of all grades was an A*, with a very pleasing 79% of all grades an A*-B. Just under 30 students achieved three or more A*/A and over well over half of our students achieved all A*-B. A particular well done to Thomas Cripp, Rhys Hopkins, Ozzy Larmer and Adam Little who achieved three A*, as well as Sophie Moore who will go on to read Modern Languages at Cambridge and Phoebe McCambridge who will go on to read Classics at Oxford. As always, detailed information on our students’ university destinations is provided overleaf and my very best wishes to all our leavers this year.

Despite our GCSE students facing similar challenges to our Upper Sixth, they too achieved some excellent results. Our students worked hard to achieve 19% grade 9, 45% grade 9-8 and 68% grade 9-7. A quarter of the cohort achieved an average of grade 8.0 or higher and half of the cohort achieved eight or more grade 9-7. Twelve Cranleighans achieved an average grade of 8.5 or higher, so huge congratulations to Alfie Ambrose, Evie Anderson, Charlotte Burrell, Theo Chinwala, Maia Clannachan, Zan Copleston, Digby Lane, Lily Littlewood, Andrew Mommsen, Rebecca Pearce, Lucy Salusbury and Jason Speirs.

Our students achieve these fantastic results without ever compromising the rich and hugely successful co-curricular life of the school. I am hugely grateful to everyone at Cranleigh, both the Academic and the Bursarial staff alike, for their commitment to helping our students achieve such fantastic results.

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

UNIVERSITY DESTINATIONS

OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

REGENT’S UNIVERSITY LONDON

SOAS UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

SOLENT UNIVERSITY

SOUTH CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BLETCHLEY

UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

UNIVERSITY OF CARDIFF

UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASTER

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

UNIVERSITY OF LOUGHBOROUGH

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

UNIVERSITY OF READING

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREW’S

UNIVERSITY OF SURREY

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

STATS AND FACTS | GCSE RESULTS

A quarter of the cohort achieved an average of grade 8.0 or higher and half the cohort achieved 8 or more grade 9-7. Twelve Cranleighans achieved an average grade of 8.5 or higher, so huge congratulations to Alfie Ambrose, Evie Anderson, Charlotte Burrell, Theo Chinwala, Maia Clannachan, Zan Copleston, Digby Lane, Lily Littlewood, Andrew Mommsen, Rebecca Pearce, Lucy Salusbury and Jason Speirs.

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

STATS AND FACTS | A-LEVEL, BTEC AND EPQ RESULTS

Sixth Form students also performed well in the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), with 16% achieving the top grade of an A* and 74% 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 Thomas Cripp, Rhys Hopkins, Ozzy Larmer and Adam Little who achieved three A*, as well as Sophie Moore who will go on to read Modern Languages at Cambridge and Phoebe McCambridge who will go on to read Classics at Oxford.

MUSIC

The following musicians all achieved the gold-standard of Grade 8 in the Associated Board Music Exams:

Patrick Armitage (Cello, Merit) Maisy Brewer (Singing, Distinction) Elliot Evans (Drums, Distinction) Jemima Hands (Clarinet, Merit) Anna Harding (Singing, Distinction) Mia Prideaux (Singing, Merit)

The following musicians achieved the gold-standard of Diploma:

Rafe Buxton (Trumpet, Merit ARSM) Richard English (Piano, Pass Trinity ATCL)

CRANLEIGH THINKING

DR JOHN TAYLOR, DIRECTOR OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND INNOVATION

One of the merits of framing our school-wide strategic objective as the promotion of Cranleigh Thinking is that it offers a flexible framework within which different approaches can sit and also within which the underpinning elements of valuable learning can be identified within apparently distinct settings. So, I was pleased - but not surprised - to see evidence of how Cranleigh Thinking is already being adopted within Cranleigh China schools on my recent visits to Changsha and Wuhan and a visit in January to Cranleigh Abu Dhabi.

At Cranleigh Changsha, the IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes form the backbone of junior and middle schools, and the use of project-based, inquiry-led activities showed that the ethos of Cranleigh Thinking is already well-established. In Wuhan, a rich diet of extra-curricular creative activities allows students the opportunity to develop as creative, reflective and imaginative learners. James Dale-Adcock and I observed a truly delightful production of Hamlet, featuring a cast of students who had worked for just three weeks to prepare a play which called for language use that was expressive and theatrically effective; no small feat when working in a second language. The quality of English learning that will have occurred in this setting exceeds that of English learning in a traditional didactic classroom, being both more rewarding and deeper, and this provided a powerful example of the strength of a learning programme that embraces co-curricular opportunities and does not see them as in conflict with the objective of academic progress; something that is characteristic of the Cranleigh Thinking approach.

The engagement with Art, Music, Sport and Drama that we recognise as one of the central elements in Cranleigh’s promotion of well-rounded young people is abundantly evident in these settings. The opening of the new Pre-Prep in Cranleigh Abu Dhabi in January showcased spaces with scope for play-based and inquiry-based learning, including rich classroom resources for STEM activities.

These examples highlight that Cranleigh Thinking is very far from being confined to the traditional classroom. Indeed, arguably, it happens at its best when students are in positions of leadership, or have opportunities to exercise a degree of creative control over what and how they are learning. This degree of freedom is a hallmark of co-curricular activities. Over recent years, more Cranleighans have used their EPQs to provide an opportunity for them to reflect on their sporting performance, or to think through how they could coach or train others.

This sort of Cranleigh Thinking, applied to real challenges, happens throughout the school week, as coaches work with players to encourage them to develop their skills through dialogue, reflection and self-evaluation: exactly the traits we are seeking to promote within the Cranleigh Thinking framework. The qualities we aim to foster include attention to detail, focus and determination to improve through careful analysis and sustained reflection. We have recently introduced a self-reflection exercise for the Fourth Form, and the power of this sort of thinking to catalyse change and growth is evident.

It is the application of Cranleigh Thinking to real-world challenges that shows just how valuable and powerful our emphasis on thoughtfulness is. Far from being simply a recipe for abstract, remote, philosophical speculation, it demonstrates that the capacity for focused, reflective evaluation and analysis is the key to ongoing improvement, across a wide range of forms of learning. The world of the future will be led by people with the courage to think for themselves, and this applies just as much within the sporting, artistic and cultural domains as it does within the academic world. Hence why we are happy to see Cranleigh Thinkers exercising their skills inside and outside the classroom, and across the world in each of the Cranleigh schools.

IT IS THE APPLICATION OF CRANLEIGH THINKING TO REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES THAT SHOWS JUST HOW VALUABLE AND POWERFUL OUR EMPHASIS ON THOUGHTFULNESS IS

EXTENDED PROJECT QUALIFICATION (EPQ)

DR JOHN TAYLOR, DIRECTOR OF TEACHING, LEARNING AND INNOVATION

Recent analysis for a Cranleigh School infographic highlighted the fact that over the past 10 years, close to 750 EPQs have been produced by Cranleigh school students. Counting in the cohort from 2023-2024 and the forthcoming cohort should see us cross the 1000 submissions mark. EPQ has been a valuable addition to our curriculum matrix, embodying a form of assessment that is at once rigorous and challenging but also creative, flexible and often fun to work with. A great project, as I’ve commented on our recent TikTok series, comes from the heart, and it is the heartfelt commitment that powers a journey of inquiry and creative innovation that leads to such impressive results in so many cases.

The fact that EPQ is now part of the mainstream curriculum at Cranleigh is significant for what it points towards in terms of the conversation about the future of assessment. I spoke in March at the Next Generation Assessment conference at Manchester University and I took the opportunity to highlight in a blogpost for HMC the fact that many of the features that people are looking for in a future assessment model already exist within EPQ. It is often said that we need assessments that do more than simply test the ability of students to recall information in an examination setting. We value skills and traits such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and resilience but often, when the examinations loom large, the focus shifts elsewhere, and learning can all too easily become simply an exercise in test preparation. EPQ helps to provide balance in our assessment offering.

When the focus is simply on exam grades, what can get lost is the valuable development of the capacity of the student to take charge of the learning process for themselves. It is the capacity for self-directed learning that marks out those who learn to go beyond simply knowing ‘what they need to know’ for the next test, and become genuinely engaged in problems, puzzles and challenges that stretch and test them to be innovative in their thinking. This is the kind of learning that the EPQ was designed to allow. It is heartening that, 20 years after I wrote a specification for a course which provided a prototype for the EPQ, this mode of learning has taken root and grown, not just in a handful of schools, but across the UK and now worldwide. It has been powered by the value that stakeholders place on these deeper learning attributes. Universities and employers place a high regard on the capability of a learner to really immerse themselves in a subject, and find their own pathway through it, especially when the pathway leads them to creative new solutions, or to fresh formulations of longstanding questions.

Tabby’s art exploring mental health

Oscar’s art responding to a client commission

This capacity for innovation was on display at the exhibition of work that ended the 2023-2024 school year, and was enjoyed by an audience of students, parents and teachers. The creative application of design skill that went into Thomas’ creation of a garden seat from a wooden pallet, or the delightful perfumessummer and winter fragrances - that James and Oscar skilfully concocted were joined by an array of paintings, sketchbooks, videos and textile artefacts, as well as rigorously argued dissertations, demonstrating once again that Cranleighans, when given space and freedom to explore ideas, are capable of creativity across a wide domain of outcome types.

This is a type of learning that lasts, living on in the memory of projects that represent personally meaningful creative journeys and the valuable skill sets that are formed and strengthened through the project approach to learning. As the national conversation

turns towards the topic of next generation assessment, the creative, rigorous, multi-modal projects that Cranleighans have been producing by their hundreds over recent years provide a valuable example of the type of learning and assessment that we can hope to see implemented within a reformed national curriculum for the future.

Thomas’ side table created using only joinery

Annabel’s sustainable fashion creations Thomas’ chair made from recycled pallets

Emily’s a ordable, sustainable outfit

THE PURVIS SOCIETY

MR ADAM ROTHWELL, MASTER OF THE SCHOLARS

We’ve talked about a lot this year at Purvis. From favourite topics (well, for me at least) of conceptual art and cannibalism at our Lower School lunches – one a week for each year group – to entirely new areas of enquiry, such as the ethics of countryformation and Latin and Greek verse at our Sixth Form evening seminars. As ever, our discussions have led to much confusion and intellectual distress; few solid conclusions have been arrived at. To that extent, it’s been a successful year.

I’ve been talking about Michael Craig-Martin’s work of art (or is it?) An Oak Tree on-and-off for over twenty years; when I introduced this year’s Fourth Form scholars to it at one of our lunches in the Lent term, I was once again struck by the intense passion it aroused. Everyone, it seemed to me, ‘knew’ that Craig-Martin was wrong when he claimed a glass of water on a shelf was ‘in fact’ an oak tree – but it was surprisingly hard to know how to show this. In a first this year, I was treated to a flip-chart presentation alleging to show why Craig-Martin could not be right: but I must admit that I didn’t find the equations presented there particularly convincing. Nonetheless, our discussion proved fruitful: when the builders moved into the Reading Room over Easter and divided the space in two with a partition that came down from the ceiling to just above our heads, we were in a good position to discuss whether this was a wall. I said it wasn’t, because it didn’t touch the floor: others disagreed.

It’s my hope that some light can be shed on the ‘Oak Tree Issue’ by the later philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein; our Sixth Form seminar on his Philosophical Investigations perhaps unsurprisingly, therefore, also aroused strong views. Once more on this evening, I was struck intensely by the seriousness of the engagement with Wittgenstein’s arguments offered by the Sixth Form students. I was therefore unsurprised to find myself holding a series of follow-up discussions in person and via email with scholars really wanting to get to the bottom of what he really meant – and to

WE’VE SPENT MUCH OF THE YEAR DISCUSSING REAL-WORLD QUESTIONS THAT CAN BEST BE ANSWERED WITH SERIOUS THOUGHT

discover, or at least to attempt to discover, how language really works - and how, as a result, we understand the world.

I was gratified when Thomas Cripp of the Upper Sixth decided to give a different take on philosophical fundamentals, however: he gave us a run-down of Plato’s scheme of understanding both this world and the realm of forms; as such, we now had two differing accounts of where to begin our philosophical journey. This discussion complemented very nicely Ben Boyd’s on that classic movie-philosophical crossover area, The Matrix. At the end of this, many of us felt like we needed a lie down.

It’s not all been philosophical basics, though: indeed, we’ve spent much of the year discussing real-world questions that can best be answered with serious thought. From Lauren Beaumont squeezing in a seminar on ESG amid her senior prefect duties, to Ozzy Larmer doing the same with his evening’s debate on sportswashing, to Phoebe Gray’s exploration of the point of nuclear weapons, some of us have tried - with some success – to apply philosophical principles to the real world.

Other discussions were more varied in their approaches and implications. Dr Hogg opened many of our eyes to Sappho; and Mr Backhouse tried to convince us to be shepherds. Rafe Farrant

discussed whether we could found our own countries – and if not, why not; and Daisy Beaumont returned to the question of meaning in art, with reference to the period from Duchamp to the present. Late on in the year, Edward Mills gave two exceptionally detailed seminars on inequality, analysing its causes and prompting us to consider anything that might be called a solution: and in the process it’s fair to say that the audience’s knowledge and understanding of this fundamentally important political issue increased a large amount. Space limitations alone prevent me from mentioning here all the discussions led by students this year; discussion, therefore, of (for example) Callum Quinn’s extraordinary animated slides and contentious claims about later Roman emperors, will need to wait for another time.

As ever, our discussions this year were carried on and enlivened at our regular post-seminar scholars’ dinners; and I’m once again delighted that they have made it into the pages of a new, excellent edition of the Purvis Journal. And all of this once again was possible only because of the exceptional efforts of the scholars themselves in preparing talks, running meetings, and being superb company throughout. The show was, of course, also only kept on the road thanks to the efforts of this year’s Purvis Secretary, Rafe Farrant, to whom I am very grateful for his hard work and perseverance against the inevitable administrative challenges that a society such as ours provides.

CRANLEIGH FUTURES

UNIVERSITY VISIT DAY

On 14th June we took the majority of the Lower Sixth to one of four universities. Bristol, Bath, Reading and Oxford Brookes conveniently host open days at the same time, giving our pupils a wide choice. Some pupils decided to head north and visit Durham University, making their own way there, whilst others selected to explore apprenticeship opportunities.

Over 50 pupils selected to go to Bristol, by far one of the most popular choices for Cranleighans and we had a record number of pupils also visiting Reading. As a result of experiencing the open day, listening to subject talks and visiting a variety of accommodation, many will then choose to apply.

UCAS DAY

We were privileged to welcome back Will Groves (North 2023) who came to share his experience of his gap year volunteering with the Mother Teresa Foundation in India. He did a double act with Will Dunlop from Letz Live. Both encouraged our pupils to consider a really worthwhile gap year working overseas to develop leadership, team working skills as well as a huge amount of independence.

It was heart-warming to hear about the impact that Will’s time volunteering in India had on him. Meeting new people and experiencing a very different culture, whilst supporting people with challenging needs really enriched and broadened Will’s acceptance of difference, helping him to learn so many valuable life-enriching lessons.

With one in 10 undergraduates in the UK not continuing their university course beyond their second year, Letz Live shared the importance of developing leadership, teamwork and independence which a gap year can give young people which in turn can really support them with future career decision making. Letz Live offers paid work experience placements, mainly in schools in Australia and New Zealand, providing young people with the support, assistance and reassurance that they need.

Tom Hollidge (East 2017) returned to Cranleigh to encourage us to consider ‘The Compounding Impact of Technological Change.’ He talked about the technological advances that have occurred over time and what that means for us in the future. This quote from a Microsoft employee summed it up very succinctly: ‘You need to crawl before you walk, but now when you’ve learned to walk, it’s changed, so you’re back to square one.’

MRS AMANDA READER, HEAD OF CRANLEIGH FUTURES

We were thrilled to have a large group of OCs return to Cranleigh to share their university and career experiences with the Lower Sixth. We had so many that we ran it as a carousel, rather than question time. As always, they were full of top tips, with really practical advice about how to settle in quickly and smoothly.

Mr Gordon Neill shared his wealth of experience about the plethora of universities in his A-Z of University talk and Miss Amelia Bartlett shared top tips for a successful personal statement. With some universities introducing an Admissions Test as part of their application process, Gordon explained more about this and the universities that are making this a requirement.

As always, we had a number of OCs return for our UCAS day to share some words of wisdom regarding their university and working life. We had a range of OCs, ranging from those studying medicine, law, languages and currently serving at Sandhurst. It is always really encouraging to hear about what they have gone on to achieve after their time at Cranleigh and most importantly to see that they are thriving and happy.

Throughout the year we hosted a number of Professional Suppers. These are always growing in popularity and the pupils seem to be growing in confidence with their discussions with our ever-supportive professionals. This year we have gained wisdom and insight from those involved in Law and Healthcare.

We have a growing number of pupils considering alternatives to university in the UK. As a result, we enjoyed a webinar with OC Bennie Banks about degree apprenticeships. We were also invited to an International University Fair at Guildford High School. This was a great opportunity for pupils to talk first hand with European University Admission staff.

With the growth of AI and the staggering reality that 85% of the jobs that will exist in 2030 do not currently exist, it is even more important that we equip our young people with the skills and the support to find their place in the world of work.

AS ALWAYS, THEY WERE FULL OF TOP TIPS, WITH REALLY PRACTICAL ADVICE ABOUT HOW TO SETTLE IN QUICKLY AND SMOOTHLY

ART

MR JAMES NAIRNE, DIRECTOR OF ART

The cycle of our year in art means we are always looking ahead to the next thing. Whether it’s upcoming gallery trips, new project introductions, student displays and exhibitions, or all the demands of a practical project-based subject. All this is driven by our vision for Cranleigians from the Fourth Form upwards to be engaged and challenged; that their eyes are opened to the enjoyment of creating objects for the world that have beauty, meaning, and feeling; that allow for expression, thought and skill in personal and authentic ways.

Gallery trips are a large part of our philosophy as we seek to open our students’ eyes to art beyond their TikTok and Instagram feeds! This year our pupils took trips to Tate Modern (Upper and Lower Fifth), Tate Britain (Lower Fifth), The National Portrait Gallery and Courtauld Gallery (Upper and Lower Sixth). Memorable exhibitions seen were the shows at Tate Modern – Philip Guston A World in Common – Contemporary African Photography, at the Courtauld, Claudette Johnson and Frank Auerbach, and at the NPG the British Photographer Yevonde Middleton: Yevonde – Light and Colour and the group show The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure

Students showed work in four exhibitions: the mid-year exhibition of Lower Sixth work in March and then the A-Level and GCSE shows held concurrently in the Summer term. The year concluded with a small exhibition of photographs selected from entries from four of the Cranleigh family of schools under the theme of ‘Connections’. The photographs on these pages feature highlights from these exhibitions.

As I look back over this last year, I am also thinking, as I end my time at Cranleigh, about how the last 12 years have fared! The department has changed – we have a new studio area in photography; our printmaking and 3D studios offer a wider range of approaches and techniques than ever before; perhaps only the painting studios – my area of speciality – have remained more static. New staff, of course, have brought about many of these changes and I can’t finish this report without thanking Mr Will Kinnersly, Ms Lucy Hellberg, Mrs Ally Robinson, Mr Mark Weighton and our technician, Mr Martin Crook, for their companionship, dedication, drive and determination to uphold and extend the department’s standards – despite the numerous changes that comes with working in schools; be it changes to lessons timings, or external examinations, or new developments in digital learning. They have been adaptable, inventive, and supportive; I will miss their fun and day-to-day friendship. I finish this report by wishing my successor, Mrs Valerie McCubbin, all the very best – as the fourth Director of Art in succession with a Scottish surname I know she will do well!

Fenella Waller

Cranleighan

Winnie Bown

Effie Syvret

Tallulah House

Lulu Browne

Hettie Glaister

Flora Norris

Nicola Olsen

Lois Gevisser

Phoebe McCambridge

Emily Wates

Annie Burns

Olivia Spencer-Holt

Millie Johnson

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 making full use of our further improved CAD/CAM facilities. The department has also enjoyed continued success outside of the classroom this year.

At A-Level our Design Engineering and Product Design pupils continued to rise to the challenges of the NEA. Taking full advantage of the open context allowed them to pursue projects tailored to their interests. This year contexts included travel accessories, help around the home, pet products, educational toys, sports training aids, outdoor equipment, gardening aids, farming equipment and promoting independence amongst the elderly, to name just a few. It was great to support such a breadth of projects across the year group. All pupils are to be commended for their impressive working prototypes and accompanying portfolios documenting their journeys.

At GCSE, the design engineers have once again produced numerous high-quality NEA projects full of technical rigour. The pupils explored contexts including keeping warm in winter, celebrations and community cohesion 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 robotics team this year continued our record of 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 one team into the competition this year, 18650F who secured a place in the National Finals by battling their way to tournament champions at a qualifying event earlier in the academic year. The Cranleigh School team were part of a field of 64 teams who had all qualified for the season finale by winning events earlier in the season. Team 18650F got off to a perfect start, winning their practice match on their own (our alliance partner was unable to compete at the time) and the success continued in the qualification matches. Cranleigh won their first five matches on a formidable winning streak that secured much needed points in tightly contested matches. It didn’t all go Cranleigh’s way on day one however and after a couple of tight matches the team fell to back-to-back defeats leaving us 12th in the Lovelace division at the halfway mark. The team worked to improve and repair their robot back in the pits and overnight and secured some thrilling victories to finish their qualification matches ranked 7th out of 32 teams in our division. After some tense, early knockout round victories the team made it all the way to the semi-final. The lead changed hands frantically throughout the semi-final with both teams experiencing difficulties with trapped robots and malfunctions; in a tight and entertaining match the Cranleigh alliance was narrowly beaten 96-118, exiting the competition winning a noteworthy 70 per cent of match ups.

The action will continue next year with design engineers competing in the VEX Robotics competition. During priority times we will also be resurrecting the “Greenpower Electric Race-Car” to enter the national competition held at prestigious circuits across the country. We will also be hosting national qualifying events for VEX Robotics at the senior school and a “Girl-Powered” robotics event with our Prep School. Be sure to keep an eye on our X and Instagram feeds @CranleighDesEng and the school website for updates.

THE WORK PRODUCED CONTINUES TO IMPRESS US ALL YEAR ON YEAR

PERFORMING ARTS

MUSIC

MR RICHARD SAXEL, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

As I look back over the past academic year I am reminded of so many wonderful musical experiences that it seems churlish to draw attention to particular performances and achievements. Our pupils have given a huge amount of time, energy, enthusiasm and expertise to an enormous range of concerts and shows, and music continues to enrich the entire community.

We have expanded our horizons abroad, and the Performing Arts collaboration with Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and the SOS Hermann Gmeiner school from Ghana in the autumn was an extraordinary experience for all involved. To have unprecedented access to the Louvre Abu Dhabi, and to see our musicians, actors, dancers and visual artists present new works (inspired by the artefacts they had seen in the museum) was a joy to experience. The friendships forged across continents through the creativity of young people is a powerful endorsement of these kinds of projects.

Our musicians make exceptional contributions to the local community through concerts at the Cranleigh Arts Centre, for residents of local care homes, in supporting the village Remembrance parade and D-Day commemoration, and in working with young autistic people as part of their Voluntary Action groups. This connection led to the extraordinary Summer Concert, in support of autism and neurodiversity. In a first for Cranleigh, our pupils shared the stage with young people from two centres for autism, and produced a life-affirming concert that celebrated the value of music in people’s lives, regardless of the challenges they face in the everyday.

We are fortunate to have a long-standing tradition of quality whole-school singing, which underpins the vocal achievements on stage. Chapel singing is of a notably high standard, and has embraced more contemporary styles of music recently. The large-scale choral events (Remembrance, Advent and Christmas) are of exceptional quality, and an illustration of how musical performance underpins the whole school community when it comes together.

We have seen and heard exceptional individual vocal and instrumental performances throughout the year. The Helen Wareham Competition celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a well-attended and wonderful celebration of talent, and numerous other performances have showcased individual achievements. Our most advanced musicians are now regularly achieving strong results in Performance Diplomas, and yet those performing for the first time in more informal environments are celebrated with equal enthusiasm.

The diversity of these concerts, and the ongoing championing of music by previously under-represented groups is a central pillar of our strategy, and ensures the cultural richness of our music provision. This philosophy has been endorsed and developed by Mrs Mahaliah Edwards-Whiting, who has brought a wide range of culturally stimulating events to the community over the two years she has worked here, and an ability to connect with students that are from global majority groups, but who might find themselves in a minority here at school.

As I write this, the final rehearsals are taking place for Cranleigh Live! The set list looks epic, which is testament to the enthusiasm with which contemporary music is embraced. Much credit must go to Mr Joel Robinson for this, whose gentle guidance and calm encouragement has made so many pupils feel comfortable on this stage. He leaves to take on the role of Head of Senior Music in Cranleigh Abu Dhabi, opening the door for more exciting collaborative work between our international schools.

I am grateful for the exceptional work of a large team of music staff who oversee this extensive catalogue of events, and whose enthusiasm and expertise allows our pupils to achieve extraordinary things, whilst still engaging in the full range of activities that other Cranleighans take part in. Another busy year; enriching and exhausting in equal measure, but providing cultural experiences of immeasurable value to our community.

INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL ENSEMBLES

SURNAME FORENAME YEAR GROUP

BIG BAND

Anishchenko Olexandra LVI

Armitage Patrick LVI

Brewer Maisy LVI

Buxton Rafe LVI

English Richard LVI

Gratton Oscar UVI

Mansfield William LVI

Mommsen Andrew UV

Neve Montgomery LVI

Overend Harry LVI

Reed William UV

Saxel Isla IV

Whitfield James LV

Woods Brannon IV

Terracina Fabris Lorenzo LVI

STAFF

David Eaglestone, Joel Robinson, John Sandford (Visiting Music Teacher), William Statham

BRASS ENSEMBLE

Anelay Ralph LVI

Armitage Patrick LVI

Brewer Maisy LVI

Buxton Rafe LVI

Hoy Edward IV

Mannix Oliver LVI

Overend Harry LVI

Reed William UVI

Saxel Isla IV

Whitfield James LV

Wu Hongfei (Fran) UVI

STAFF

David Eaglestone, Richard Saxel

SURNAME FORENAME YEAR GROUP

CELLO BASS QUARTET

Robinson Anise LV

Sangster Evie LV

Saxel Ava LV

Strange Annabella LV

STAFF

Jenny Janse (Visiting Music Teacher)

CONTEMPORARY BANDS GROUP

Beuden Darwin LV

Brewer Alfie IV

Brown Malen UV

Charnock Flora UV

Dawkins Benjamin UV

Fearn Frederick UV

Gardner Braden UV

Gray William UV

Groocock Zoe LV

Harrison Hugo UV

Heal Rupert LV

Leaver Lucinda LV

Lloyd-Davies Toby IV

Pearce Rebecca UV

Tyrrell Isaac LV

Whitfield James LV

STAFF

Joel Robinson

CONTEMPORARY FUSION ENSEMBLE

Chan Declan LV

Dupuy Ella LVI

English Richard LVI

Harrison Hugo UV

Huntley Alexis LV

Majekodunmi Morifeoluwa IV

Mommsen Andrew UV

Tse Zac UV

Tyrrell Isaac LV

Whitfeld James LV

STAFF

Mahaliah Edwards-Whiting, Joel Robinson

PERCUSSION GROUP

Abraham Fenwick LVI

Evans Elliot UVI

Heal Rupert LV

Neve Montgomery LVI

Tyrrell Isaac LV

Whitfeld James LV

STAFF

Tom Hollister (Visiting Music Teacher)

MUSIC COLOURS WERE AWARDED TO:

ELLIOT EVANS

SCARLETT GOODBURN

OSCAR GRATTON

ANNA HARDING

ADAM LITTLE

EMILY REED

EDWARD SABBEN-CLARE

STIRLING STEHLIK

EDWARD TAYLOR

HONGFEI WU (FRAN)

BAND AND CHOIR LIST

SURNAME FORENAME YEAR GROUP

SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE

Anishchenko Sasha LVI

Birrell Alice UV

Godber Sam LVI

Gratton Oscar UVI

Johnson Zachary IV

Mansfield William LVI

Mommsen Andrew UV

Terracina Fabris Lorenzo LVI

Woods Brannon IV

STAFF

Neil Hickling (Visiting Music Teacher)

SCHOLARS

CHOIR

Armitage Patrick LVI

Brewer Alfie IV

Brewer Maisy LVI

Gray William UV

Hamblin William IV

Harding Anna UVI

Prideaux Mia LVI

Robinson Anise LV

Saxel Ava LV

Scott Edward LVI

Stehlik Stirling UVI

Strange Annabella LV

Taylor Edward UVI

Woodsell Lennox UV

STAFF

Andrew Thomas, Richard Saxel, Phil Scriven

SCHOOL CHOIR

Al Zawawi Dalya LV

Armitage Patrick LVI

Bertram Molly LVI

Brewer Alfie IV

Brewer Maisy LVI

Brice Imogen LV

Buxton Rafe LVI

Chapman Isaac IV

Chilcott Anna LVI

Dupuy Lily LV

Evans Elliot UVI

SURNAME FORENAME YEAR GROUP

Farris Hannah-May IV

Frangopoulos Maximillian IV

Gray William UV

Groocock Zoe LV

Hamblin William IV

Harding Anna UVI

Heal Rupert LV

Jackson-Proes Charlotte LVI

Leaver Archie LVI

Lesage-Chrisp Alana IV

Lin Su (Ada) LV

Prideaux Mia LVI

Ramirez Florence LV

Reed Emily UVI

Robinson Anise LV

Sainsbury Hester IV

Sangster Eva LV

Saxel Ava LV

Scott Edward LVI

Smith Sebastian IV

Stehlik Stirling UVI

Strange Annabella LV

Taylor Charlotte LV

Taylor Edward UVI

Warnasuriya Chrishen LVI

Woodsell Lennox UV

STAFF

Andrew Thomas, Richard Saxel, Phil Scriven

SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

Abbotts Raeph LVI

Ambrose Alfie UV

Anelay Ralph LVI

Armitage Patrick LVI

Birrell Alice UV

Brice Imogen LV

Buxton Rafe LVI

Chan Tik Hong (Declan) LV

Chilcott Anna LVI

Dupuy Ella LVI

English Richard LVI

Evans Elliot UVI

Frost Samuel LV

Godber Samuel LV

Goodburn Scarlett UVI

OUR PUPILS HAVE GIVEN A HUGE AMOUNT OF TIME, ENERGY, ENTHUSIASM AND EXPERTISE TO AN ENORMOUS RANGE OF CONCERTS AND SHOWS, AND MUSIC CONTINUES TO ENRICH THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY

SURNAME FORENAME YEAR GROUP

Gratton Oscar UVI

Groocock Zoe LV

Heal Rupert LV

Hoy Edward IV

Huntley Alexis LV

Johnson Zachary IV

Lesage-Chrisp Alana IV

Majekodunmi Morifeoluwa IV

Maskery Charles LVI

Neve Montgomery LVI

Norwood Perkins Lola LVI

Oates Montgomery LV

Overend Harry LVI

Reed Emily UVI

Reed William UV

Reynolds Alice UVI

Robinson Anise LV

Sabben-Clare Edward UVI

Sangster Eva LV

Saxel Ava LV

Saxel Isla IV

Smith Sebastian IV

Strange Annabella LV

Taylor Edward UVI

Tse Zachary LV

Woods Brannon IV

Woodsell Lennox UV

STAFF

Andrew Thomas, Kevin Weaver, David Eaglestone, Mahaliah Edwards-Whiting, Richard Saxel

STRING ORCHESTRA

Chilcott Anna LVI

Clannachan Maia UV

Dupuy Ella LVI

English Richard LVI

Evans Elliot UVI

Gratton Oscar UVI

Maskery Charles LVI

Reynolds Alice UVI

Robinson Anise LV

Sangster Eva LV

Saxel Ava LV

Scriven Leah UV

Smith Sebastian IV

Strange Annabella LV

Taylor Charlotte LV

Taylor Edward UVI

Tse Zachary LV

Woodsell Lennox UV

STAFF

Kevin Weaver, Mahaliah Edwards-Whiting

SURNAME FORENAME YEAR GROUP

STRING QUARTET

Armitage Patrick LVI

Gratton Oscar UVI

Maskery Charles LVI

Woodsell Lennox UV

STAFF

Kevin Weaver

SYMPHONIC WINDS

Abbotts Raeph LVI

Ambrose Alfie UV

Anelay Ralph LVI

Armitage Patrick LVI

Birrell Alice UV

Brewer Maisy LVI

Chan Declan LV

Evans Elliot UVI

Godber Sam LV

Goodburn Scarlett UVI

Gratton Oscar UVI

Hoy Eddie IV

Huntley Alexis LV

Johnson Zachary IV

Lesage-Chrisp Alana IV

Mansfield Will LVI

Maskery Charlie LVI

Mommsen Andrew UV

Norwood-Perkins Lola LVI

Oates Monty LV

Overend Harry LVI

Reed Emily UVI

Reed William UV

STAFF

David Eaglestone, Richard Saxel

DRAMA

MR JONATHON SCOTT, DIRECTOR OF DRAMA

This year has been an opportunity to demonstrate what is possible and the heights that can be reached if a team of uniquely talented individuals can come together behind a singular and lofty vision and work tirelessly towards their ‘BHAG’. Tackling West Side Story with a group of students was undoubtedly a challenge, particularly ‘without dancers’ or dance facilities, minimal stage space, and flying in a dance troupe the day before opening to be dropped into the show. We have been so impressed not only by the talent of our cast but their willingness to give everything a go. Students from the school’s Rugby 1st XV team would arrive at rehearsals straight from training covered in mud (and smelling like it) but ready to dance.

HOUSE PLAYS PROVIDED AN INVALUABLE PLATFORM FOR AUTHENTIC STUDENT LEADERSHIP, WITH SIXTH FORM STUDENTS ASSUMING PIVOTAL ROLES AS DIRECTORS AND OVERSEEING EVERY FACET OF THE PRODUCTION PROCESS

Marking 60 years since Cranleigh produced its first ever musical with the first school production in the world of West Side Story, the production reflected on the past and looked to the future as we celebrated Headmaster Martin Reader’s time at Cranleigh and aimed to raise awareness of the Cranleigh Foundation as part of his legacy.

We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Martin Reader as an advocate for Drama at Cranleigh. He has supported us in taking on progressive and challenging work, allowing us to embrace risk in the choices we make, and to ensure that the students are able to work on cutting edge, meaningful, high level productions with artistic and creative freedom, oftentimes taking the flack on our behalf. We and they are grateful for the opportunity.

MICHAELMAS

In light of the unconventional schedule adjustment this year, we transformed the House Plays format, departing from the usual alternating years for paired houses. Instead, we embarked on an ambitious endeavour, presenting an all-encompassing festival of performance, where all eight Houses came together, collaborated with their respective pairs, and collectively crafted four remarkable House plays. It provided an invaluable platform for authentic student leadership, with Sixth Form students assuming pivotal roles as directors and overseeing every facet of the production process.

Huge congratulations to all involved but special mention to the teams of directors for all that you accomplished:

North / West: A Midsummer Night’s Dream - by William Shakespeare

Directed by Phoebe McCambridge and Logan Beuden

Cubitt / South: The Boy Preference - by Elinor Cook

Directors: Madeleine Robertson, Georgina Evelyn and James Rowe

Rhodes / Loveday: The 39 Steps - by John Buchan

Directors: Lola Norwood-Perkins and Lucy Sturt

Martlet / East: Old Times - by Molly Taylor

Directors: Emilia House, Vivi Sicoli Vidal and Benjamin Biggs

DRAMA

LENT

West Side Story 60th Anniversary Edition

Going to the theatre to watch two rival teenage gangs regularly fighting and eventually witnessing the murders of three of them hardly sounds like the most enjoyable evening out, but then we are talking about Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, based conceptually upon Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. This was no ordinary school play, from start to end the show was a feast for the eyes and ears. Whilst the girls (and many thanks to Cranleigh Abu Dhabi for adding a further layer of excellence) provided some outstanding set pieces – the America number was unforgettable and something that would have been well-received in a West-End production, the boys provided a very different macho-style of dance which worked superbly well, too. As Joel Perren-Pote (who played a superb Riff) mentioned in his programme notes, “the dancing was very hard”.

Leah Scriven played a hugely convincing Maria with her bubbly, innocent and child-like interpretation of the part. Ted Scott, as Tony, complemented the naivety. Nicola Olsen was an outstanding Anita and her performance, on several occasions, was worthy of a professional production. James Fortesque as Bernardo oversaw the Sharks’ leadership with a cheeky but ultimately dangerous attitude. Tabitha Louw (Anybodys) played her part so well, appearing all over the place with some wonderful facial expressions which struck a chord with the audience. There are too many names to mention, but, looking at the programme, every character made the most of whatever role they had.

The comic relief moments, which are very much needed throughout this ‘tragedy’, were all carried off with so much aplomb, but the one that really, really stood out was the rendition of Gee, Officer Krupke! performed by the Jet gang. That was one of the very, very best school numbers I have seen in 30 years of teaching and one that will not be forgotten. Playing the character ‘Action’, Laith Hewitson’s performance as the ‘social disease’, was sublime. The roars and applause from the audience at the end of that number spoke volumes.

We get towards the very end and there is another death. Gino (Kyle Stanley) nervously shoots Tony and Kyle’s facial expression of horror at what he had done was clear. The ‘adults’, Doc (Emilia House),

Officer Krupke (Toby Anstey), Glad Hand (Dexter Garlick) and Lt. Schrank (Louis Hardy – who “had the most convincing American accent out of everyone” as I heard pupils saying) stare out into the audience with a look of unsettling frustration at what has happened. A sad reminder of what we see in the news today.

Performed at Cranleigh 60 years ago in 1964, this 60th anniversary shows what a timeless musical West Side Story is. I imagine few of us if any were at the original 60 years ago, but massive congratulations to all the cast, dancers, band and creative team.

SUMMER

This term started off with a smorgasbord of productions from the A-Level students as the Upper Sixth Form completed their Component Two projects. This consisted of seven productions of both scripted and devised pieces ranging in narrative and themes from the interrogation of euthanasia, the troubles in Northern Ireland, to a farcical dissection of middle class preoccupations and complex extra marital affairs. We wish the students the very best with the results and are sure they will achieve highly.

The Summer term is always a busy and somewhat disjointed one and thus it is a feat in itself just to produce any co-curricular Drama at all, let alone a full scale over two-hour long production that we saw this term in the Junior Play, The Musketeers. This large cast production follows the journey of d’Artagnan and his fellows through the eyes of a young theatre group as they recreate a version of Dumas’s tale. The young actors played many roles in this ensemble piece of theatre and did so with real skill and dexterity, creating moments of joy, hilarity, and even some emotion at points. It was great fun to have such a light-hearted production on the stage, bringing some comic relief during the busy exam season. Well done to all.

As the term ended, the final theatrical offering of the year was a Lower Sixth Form led production of Desdemona in the Afterlife, a complex intertwining of female literary characters who all suffered by the hands of male protagonists in their respective stories and end up meeting in purgatory. The production once again showcased the skills of the students who rehearsed and produced this whole production (including the tech) with minimal input from staff in the department. The tale was moving, engaging and one which will linger in the thoughts of the audience who witnessed it.

DRAMA COLOURS WERE AWARDED TO:

TOBIAS ANSTEY

LOGAN BUEDEN

JACK HERRING

EMILIA HOUSE

ALEXA HUGHES

EMILIA JOHNSON

PHOEBE MCCAMBRIDGE

MILLY NICHOLS

NICOLA OLSEN

JOEL PERREN-POTE

FREDDIE PHILLIPS

SOPHIE PITTS-TUCKER

ANNA PREST

JAMES ROWE

GABRIELLA SAXON

STERLING STEHLIK

THE FUTURE OF OUR DANCE PROGRAMME IS INCREDIBLY BRIGHT WITH THE ADDITION OF OUR NEW DANCE STUDIO AND OUR EVER-EXPANDING TEAM OF TALENTED TEACHERS. WE ARE EXCITED TO SEE OUR STUDENTS CONTINUE TO THRIVE IN THIS INSPIRING ENVIRONMENT

DANCE

MISS KIMBERLEY VOWLES, HEAD OF DANCE

This year has been exceptionally successful for our Dance programme, highlighted by remarkable achievements and exciting developments. We have been delighted to welcome new Dance staff members whose expertise and enthusiasm have significantly enriched our team.

Our dancers have formed strong bonds with their teachers and choreographers, working closely together in class. Their dedication and passion are evident, and the number of students participating in our dance programme continues to grow steadily.

Our students’ commitment has paid off in their outstanding exam results. We were proud to celebrate Charlotte Taylor’s acceptance into the prestigious English National Ballet Associates and Amy Betts’s achievement of her Intermediate Tap grade. These milestones reflect the hard work and talent of our dancers.

DANCE

DANCE COLOURS WERE AWARDED TO:

ANNA PREST

AMY BETTS

SOPHIE MOORE

GABRIELLA SAXON

Our diverse range of classes, including RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap, ISTD Jazz, Commercial, and Dance Company, offers our students numerous opportunities to explore and excel in various dance styles. The Dance Company had a particularly memorable experience performing in the Strictly Come Dancing event, where they impressed the audience with their exceptional dance pieces.

An exciting development this year has been the opening of a new dance studio dedicated to all senior dance classes. This facility provides a fantastic environment for our senior students to hone their skills and take their performances to the next level.

The year has been filled with growth, accomplishments, and memorable performances. Our dance community’s dedication and enthusiasm have made this year truly special, and we look forward to continuing this momentum in the coming year.

THERE IS NO GREATER JOY THAN WATCHING OUR DANCERS PERFORM, SHOWCASING THEIR HARD WORK, PASSION, AND TALENT. EACH PERFORMANCE IS A TESTAMENT TO THEIR DEDICATION AND THE VIBRANT SPIRIT OF OUR DANCE COMMUNITY

SPORTS

SPORT

MR ANDREW HOUSTON, DIRECTOR OF SPORT

In my role I am fortunate to witness so many pupils enjoying and thriving in their sports. This year has seen numerous individual and team successes across the board. With each bit of success, the joy the pupils feel reinforces the message that hard work does pay off and that sport plays such an important part in a child’s education, not just in terms of physical health but their psychological and social wellbeing. The pride the pupils and staff feel when achieving their individual and collective targets is so powerful and something very special to be around.

It is always hard to pull out highlights but there were two in particular that stood out to me.

In the Lent term, the Boys’ Rugby Sevens team was playing in the national quarter-finals while at the same time, the Boys’ 1st XI hockey team were competing in the Tier 1 national hockey semi-final. At the final whistle of the sevens match the team came over after winning their game and we huddled around my phone reading play-by-play messages of the final few moments of the hockey game. The scream of joy from the team when the result came through that the 1st XI Boys had won their semi-final was magical. Within that sevens team were lots of boys who played junior and senior hockey as well as 1st XI football players, who five days earlier, had reached the ISFA shield final themselves. That collective joy and school spirit will stay with me for a long time.

The second moment involved Fives, where I took a session in which the girls and boys seniors and juniors were interacting as friends. The higher-ability players were coaching the lower-ability group in such a supportive and caring way it was wonderful to witness. Sport is often a tool to teach life lessons and in that moment this was reinforced to me.

Below you will read all the wonderful things that the pupils and staff have achieved over the 2023/24 academic year. It has been great and I can’t wait for the new academic year to start again, so we can build on it.

ATHLETICS

MISS CLAIRE HALL, HEAD OF ATHLETICS

In the Summer term we were thrilled to have close to 100 pupils training and competing in athletics, with a busy fixture card against regular rivals Epsom, Hurst, Brighton, Caterham, Sevenoaks and St John’s. Following the district trials at Charterhouse in May, nine of our top athletes were selected to represent Waverley at the Surrey Schools’ Championships in Kingston. Harry Dawkins, Daniel Lewis and Jessica Freear all made the track finals in their respective events with both Harry and Jessica lowering their personal bests in the 80m hurdles and 200m respectively.

Our annual Home Meet took place once again at the Bridge Leisure Centre in Broadbridge Heath with Cranleigh athletes achieving 25 personal and season bests despite some adverse weather conditions (including a partially flooded lane one!). Bethan Lewis had an especially busy and hugely successful afternoon winning the inter girls 200m, shot put and javelin and also ran in our victorious 4x100m relay team.

The highlight of the season was House Athletics on the Lowers in May, with both East and Martlet retaining their titles. William Simpson and Effie Syvret, having already won both of their individual sprint events, led the affiliated East/ Martlet 6x300m to a convincing victory to end the afternoon in style. Across many excellent performances in the field, Montgomery Neve stood out with his superb winning jump of 1.86m in the senior boys’ high jump which was 21cm higher than the winning height in 2023.

At the end of the season we were sad to say goodbye to our Upper Sixth and Upper Fifth leavers who have represented the School so well over the years. We were also delighted to award athletics colours to our outstanding outgoing captains Harry Wood and Emilia House as well as to Sophie Moore, Sophie Pitts-Tucker, William Simpson and Effie Syvret, all of whom have been fantastic members of the team for many years.

OUR ANNUAL HOME MEET TOOK PLACE ONCE AGAIN AT THE BRIDGE LEISURE CENTRE IN BROADBRIDGE HEATH WITH CRANLEIGH ATHLETES ACHIEVING 25 PERSONAL AND SEASON BESTS DESPITE SOME ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS (INCLUDING A PARTIALLY FLOODED LANE ONE!)

ATHLETICS COLOURS WERE AWARDED TO:

EMILIA HOUSE

SOPHIE MOORE

SOPHIE PITTS-TUCKER

WILLIAM SIMPSON

EFFIE SYVRET

HARRY WOOD

CRICKET

MR GARETH PRITCHARD, MASTER-IN-CHARGE-OF CRICKET

Easter 2024 marked a special time in cricket at Cranleigh as for the first time both the boys and girls toured together. The preseason tour to Sri Lanka was a great challenge for both squads as they played a number of the best schools from the island. Both squads managed two wins from their five matches and the experiences and lessons learned were invaluable for everyone.

Unfortunately, we did not bring the weather back to the UK with us and the early weeks of the season were, once again, blighted by wet weather. Despite this the grounds staff worked exceptionally hard to ensure that we played more games than the majority of our local rivals.

BOYS’ CRICKET COLOURS:

KIT DERRICK

AARAV MALHOTRA

MAXIMILIAN PRIOR

ADAM THOMAS

THE PRESEASON TOUR TO SRI LANKA WAS A GREAT CHALLENGE FOR BOTH SQUADS AS THEY PLAYED A NUMBER OF THE BEST SCHOOLS FROM THE ISLAND

BOYS

The 1st XI had an outstanding season remaining unbeaten on a Saturday and progressing to the Quarter Finals of the HMC National T20 competition. Adam Thomas fulfilled the potential he has shown throughout his time at the School by setting a new record for runs scored in a single season. He finished the year with 1037 runs including four centuries at an average of 65, in doing so becoming the first Cranleighan to score over 1000 runs in a year. With the ball Alexander French and Aarav Malhotra

topped the wicket chart with 22 each. Both Adam and Alexander represented Surrey 2nd XI and Alexander was also called up to the England U19 squad for their Test series with Sri Lanka. The 1st XI played 17 games, winning 14.

The 2nd XI had a fantastic season beating Tonbridge, Harrow, Epsom and St Paul’s. Their batting was particularly strong, led by Henry Prior who scored 74 against Harrow and 72 against Epsom

to secure victories. They finished the season with six wins from their eight games. The 3rd and 4th XI both had good seasons, each winning five out of their six fixtures. Matthew Haines scored a spectacular century for the 3rd XI against RGS Guildford on Jubilee. The 5th XI also managed six fixtures in the first half of term, almost exclusively against much larger schools. They managed a good victory against Bradfield.

The U15 As had a mixed season with some good results against Charterhouse, St Paul’s and RGS Guildford but struggled in the Cup competitions. Benedict French led the way with the ball and will hope to step up to the 1st XI next season alongside his brother. The boys found batting more challenging and will need to work on their ability to rotate the strike as they move up to senior cricket next year. The U15 Bs performed well in a number of games with five different batters scoring individual half centuries, their wins included Charterhouse and Epsom but their best performance of the season was a 97-run win against RGS Guildford. The U15 Cs produced some thrilling cricket with a final ball victory against St Paul’s and convincing wins against both Whitgift and Harrow.

Once again, a large number of U14 boys selected cricket as their summer sport and they appear to be a group with plenty of promise. The A team managed good wins against Epsom and Charterhouse; Connor Webb finishing the one wicket win against Epsom with a huge six. They were knocked out of the Cup by Reed’s in an early round but will hope to go much further next year. The U14 Bs proved to be the strongest junior team in the school, only losing to Whitgift in the final game of the season. They had a number of notable innings with the highlight being Isaac Hodge’s 78 against Epsom. The U14 Cs also had a strong season recording wins against Charterhouse, Tonbridge and Whitgift, among others. The U14 Ds continue to give opportunities to those who haven’t played much cricket before; they had some great matches including a six-run victory against Seaford on a Saturday in which they were the only team to play owing to the weather.

GIRLS’ CRICKET COLOURS:

CAMILLA BELL, TALLULAH HOUSE, EMILIA JOHNSON, EMILY REED

THE STRENGTH OF THIS GROUP IS THE HALLMARK OF WHAT CRICKET AT CRANLEIGH IS ABOUT

GIRLS

Despite the frustration of a number of cancelled fixtures, the 1st XI also had a strong year. Top performances against Lord Wandsworth, Surrey and Wellington got them off to a winning start before a nail-biting victory against Epsom; despite bowling them out for 48, the girls snuck home by just two wickets. They progressed to the fourth round of the National Cup before being beaten by an impressive St George’s Weybridge side. As ever, the MCC game was the highlight of the season, although this year the cricket was less competitive, with the School winning comfortably by seven wickets. Charlotte Brookes led the way with the bat making 200 runs. With the ball, Felicity Harrison bowled some exceptional spells on her way to 16 wickets at an average of just 8.5. Arabella Stevenson led the team with maturity and a great deal of skill. With so many key players returning next year this group has the opportunity to challenge the very best in the country. The 1st XI girls played nine, winning seven.

The 2nd XI had a more challenging season; with so few other schools having a 2nd XI the girls were often pitted against U15 A teams, the standard of these teams is growing extremely fast and they often proved too strong on the day. The girls, however, equipped themselves really well and really enjoyed the experience of playing together. They were brilliantly led by Roxanne Lamming and Madeleine Robertson who were instrumental in looking after the younger players and ensuring that everyone was given the opportunity to improve and develop. The strength of this group is the hallmark of what cricket at Cranleigh is about and it has been fantastic to see so much joy and commitment to the team, regardless of the result.

As in previous years the U15s entered both the Surrey and National Cups. This year the Surrey Cup was tiered with the girls entering the top tier, where they were beaten by a strong St George’s team. In the National Cup Daisy Maclay’s batting and Isabel Bertram and Harriet Lodge’s bowling led the girls through the first two rounds before they were beaten by Epsom. With the team being predominantly made up of U14s there is a lot to be excited for in the future.

With the number of girls playing cricket continuing to grow, we were able to field an U14 team on a Saturday for the first time this season. The team had an excellent season losing just once in a tight game against Epsom. The highlight of the season was an unbeaten 139 run opening partnership between Harriet Lodge and Zara Chinwala in the final game against Bradfield which set up a big victory. With the ball Ruby Pearn picked up the most wickets with 10 but was ably supported by all members of the team. Taylor Van Wyk, Harriet Lodge and Daisy Maclay all represented the 1st XI at times through the season and show that the future of girls cricket is bright.

The season would not have been possible without the support of our amazing grounds team and catering department. Despite the weather, the pitches have been some of the best that the boys and girls have played on and tea remains the best on the circuit. A massive thank you to all those who have made this possible.

FOOTBALL

MR ANDREW SCARISBRICK, HEAD OF FOOTBALL

The 1st XI continued their impressive performances from last season by coming runners-up in ISFA Shield Cup for a second successive year. Early victories over Worth (6-0) and Milton Abbey School (2-0) ensured the team remained in the competition as we entered our football term.

In preparation for the quarter-final against Buckswood the team travelled away to Bede’s and won 4-3 with Hamish Ramsay scoring his second hat trick in three games and a sublime last-minute winner by Harry Overend. He picked the ball up on the half-way line and from the heart of defence he drove forward to 20 yards out before bending a perfect shot into the righthand corner of the goal. Then Worth School were defeated again, this time 4-1, with Ramsay scoring his third hat-trick of the season.

Buckswood School is a football academy and was a challenging test. The quarter-final was to be played on the hallowed turf of St Andrew’s 1 and the supporters were in high spirits. The opposition were well drilled and followed set patterns of play into our defensive channels. Trailing 1-0 at half-time soon became 3-0 in the second half. However, if there is one thing this team had in spades it was unshakeable belief and positivity. With 15 minutes left Cranleigh created pandemonium as they struck three times

to draw level. In extra-time Freddie Phillips and Hamish Ramsay scored to make it 5-3 and they resolutely held out to win 5-4 after giving away a cheap penalty.

Two days later the 1st XI beat Lancing College 4-2 and then travelled to Ardingly College to compete in the London IS Cup for the first time. The 1-0 defeat was the first of the season and the game was a tight affair. Unfortunately, the 1st XI were playing their third game in six days and the toll proved too great. Despite this they received platitudes from Ardingly coaches who were mightily impressed with the team as they only play one term of football.

Half-term enabled the team to recharge and Eastbourne College was dispatched 7-1 with Hamish picking up his fourth hat trick of the season. The team were in high spirits and were well prepared for their semi-final match away to Colfe’s. The team found themselves 2-0 down at half-time and were struggling to adapt to boggy conditions. They were led by their indomitable captain Will Simpson. Throughout the second half Cranleigh carved open the opposition to create multiple chances. Hamish reduced the deficit to 2-1 with 30 minutes left. At times frustration started to creep in as they failed to take their chances but the team continued to reset itself. As they entered the fifth minute of added on

CRANLEIGH CREATED PANDEMONIUM AS THEY STRUCK THREE TIMES TO DRAW LEVEL

FOOTBALL COLOURS GO TO BENJAMIN BIGGS, KIT DERRICK, EDWARD LINDSAY, FREDDIE PHILLIPS, HAMISH RAMSAY, MILO ROE, WILLIAM SIMPSON

time, due to excessive time wasting, Milo Roe scored with the last kick of full-time to draw level. Extra-time saw Cranleigh create numerous opportunities but again they were unable to convert. With four minutes left a calamitous mistake at the back gave Colfe’s their first opportunity to score a goal since the first-half and they went 3-2 up. Cometh the hour cometh the giants; heart, togetherness and self-belief forged in the Surrey Hills refused to be bowed. With the last kick of extra-time up rose James Marriot to head the game into penalties. Cranleigh won 5-4 on penalties after the sixth kick.

RGS were defeated 8-3 next with Hamish getting his fifth hat trick of the season! Two monster games awaited, Charterhouse and the final against Reading Blue Coat (RBC). In preparation our talismanic forward Hamish (who had scored 22 goals in 10 games) strained his hamstring in training. A cruel blow not too dissimilar to the previous year’s final when we lost Oliver Faulkner to a broken collarbone. Charterhouse proved too good and we lost 4-1 but there was always an element of players having one eye on the final.

Hamish was patched-up for the final and the team went to battle. RBC were ferocious in their press and tackling and we struggled to match them for intensity. Cranleigh were on the back foot and had to weather the storm which they successfully did. After 30 minutes Cranleigh had a free kick which nearly resulted in a goal but for a goal line clearance from RBC, which immediately turned into a break from which they scored. The second-half had Cranleigh desperately pushing for an equaliser. RBC kept transgressing the rules and had a player sent off but could have

had more. With the last kick of the match Freddie Phillips struck to draw the match level at 1-1. In extra time a defensive lapse in concentration meant Cranleigh conceded to go 2-1 down and despite all their valiant efforts we were unable to get that second goal.

The boys should be proud of their legacy and the memories they’ve created. We say goodbye to William Simpson, Milo Roe, Edward Lindsay, Hamish Ramsay, Freddie Phillips, Benjamin Biggs and Kit Derrick and thank them for continuing to raise the bar.

THE NUMBER OF GOLFERS PLAYING HAS INCREASED AND THE STANDARD OF GOLF BEING PLAYED HAS IMPROVED A HUGE AMOUNT

GOLF

MISS SARAH GREENWOOD, HEAD OF GOLF

There was a quite a different look to the fixtures list this season with a newly branded schools league rather than a knockout competition for the 1st team, as well as all our home matches and practices now taking place at West Surrey Golf Club.

In the foursomes league we were drawn against schools not traditionally on our circuit and struggled a little to overcome some ‘golf academy’ opposition. We ended up coming fourth in the group and so did not progress to the regional stage - maybe next year!

We competed in the usual inter-schools invitation events and in these tournaments we managed a mid-table finish at West Sussex Golf Club and fourth place in the Smarden Bell, where James McGeoch came third in the individual event and Jonathan Slipper won the Nearest the Pin prize. Friendly matches against the OCs and Hurtwood House were very enjoyable, sadly both resulting in losses for the Cranleigh team.

The top four golfers were entered into a few of the Swifts Schools Golf Tour (SSGT) stroke-play events and had amazing experiences at The Berkshire GC, Aldeburgh GC, Dundonald Links, the Springs Golf Resort and the JCB Golf and Country Club. James Marriott was the star of the show, at the Aldeburgh 54-hole event he did not drop a shot on the second day, playing the final 36 holes in level par and coming away as the overall winner of that competition. In the final season standings the team finished seventh and James Marriott was fourth in the individual Order of Merit for the season.

The junior teams were also involved in a number of matches against Charterhouse, Wellington and Epsom as well as against our own Prep School and, of the 10 matches they played throughout the season, they won six, drew two and lost two.

We hosted a girls invitation event on the school course with 25 girls from six different schools taking part, Sienna Vandrau was the winner of the Under 15 individual competition.

Winners of the internal competitions this year have been:

SENIOR HOUSE GOLF – MARTLET/EAST

JUNIOR HOUSE GOLF – LOVEDAY/RHODES

THE OLUNOYO TROPHY – NOT PLAYED THIS YEAR

THE CRONK SALVER – JAMES MCGEOCH

THE KEMP QUAICH – OLIVER HAWKINS

CAPTAIN OF GOLF WAS JAMES MARRIOTT

The numbers of golfers playing has increased and the standard of golf being played has improved a huge amount. Every year group now has at least one single figure handicapper in their ranks, and there are so many pupils working hard to get their handicaps down.

The team headed off to Royal Troon in mid-July to man the iconic yellow scoreboard on the 18th green at The Open and in October 2024 a school golf tour is heading to South Carolina with 14 pupils from the Upper Fifth, Lower and Upper Sixth forms. They will be having coaching and competition play on some of South Carolina’s premium courses. It will be a wonderful experience and we wish them well.

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 Vaiani, Mr Fearn, Mr Quinn, Mr Saxel, Mr Scott, Mr Weighton and Mr Worsley.

HOCKEY

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

BOYS

This was a fantastic season for the boys’ Saturday fixtures with two thirds of matches won. The U15 B, U15 C and U15 D teams all had 100% records with the 1st XI, U16 As and U14 Bs remaining undefeated with just one draw each in the season. In the national tournaments the 1st XI had a magnificent run all the way to the final to become National Tier 1 runners up.

The U14 As had a really positive run in the national cup getting to the last 16 before meeting a talented Sutton Valence side and their block fixtures included big wins over Hurstpierpoint and Charterhouse. The U14 Bs scored 30 goals and only conceded three all season with only RGS able to get a draw against them to go with their seven victories. The U14 Cs had strong wins over Eastbourne 6-0 and RGS 2-0 amongst their five victories and just one loss. The 14 Ds beat RGS 2-0 and Tonbridge 2-1 amongst their six victories. A great season for this year group that bodes well for the future.

The 15s had a fantastic season as a group with just one match – a tight 15 As encounter with RGS – lost all season. The 15 As had good wins against Charterhouse and Tonbridge. The U15 Bs scored 41 goals and conceded seven putting 10 past Eastbourne, seven past Tonbridge and a good 2-1 win over RGS. The U15 Cs scored 34 goals and conceded just four including a huge win versus Eastbourne and a very good 1-0 win over RGS. The U15 Ds scored the most goals with 45 and conceding just four recording big wins over Eton and Hurstpierpoint.

The U16 As scored 18 goals in their six Saturday games with only Wellington’s 2-2 draw stopping them from getting a 100% record for block fixtures. The U16 Bs had two tight 3-2 wins over Charterhouse and Bradfield. The U16 Cs often found themselves playing older teams but they recorded good wins over Hurstpierpoint 3-1 and Bradfield 6-0. The U16 Ds had a couple of matches – a comfortable 5-0 win over Lord Wandsworth College and a draw.

The 2nd XI had good wins against Charterhouse and Eastbourne whilst the 1st XI were undefeated on Saturdays with only one draw to go with their six wins. In the Tier 1 League they started with a great 2-1 win home to Millfield. A 4-7 loss to a talented Peter Symons was followed by a comfortable 5-2 victory over RGS before a great 1-0 win away to Taunton in front of a big crowd. This qualified us for the knockout stages before our final League game versus Dean Close and we travelled to the favoured Repton for an amazing quarter-final. 0-3 down after just 14 minutes we got two back before half-time. We then had to face an onslaught before scoring two more and holding on for a famous 4-3 victory. So to Lee Valley that saw us dominate possession against Trinity in the semi but two down with just 13 minutes to go! Roared on by a great coach load of supporters we scored and then equalised with three minutes to spare. 4-4 after the first set of penalty shootout shuffles we went to sudden death and on the third of these they missed and we scored to win 7-6. The final against Whitgift didn’t start well and we found ourselves two down early on but we rallied and got one back whilst putting them under a lot of pressure for 20 minutes. They showed their quality in the second half to win the game leaving us as national runners-up – a phenomenal achievement and great way to end the season.

HOCKEY COLOURS:

OLIVER ALLEN

BARNABY BRIDGES

ZUBIN CHINWALA

JAMES DARK

SAMUEL DOWDS

TOBIAS KUHLE

ADAM THOMA

HARRY WHEATCROFT

A GREAT SEASON FOR THE U14 YEAR GROUP THAT BODES WELL FOR THE FUTURE

GIRLS

The U15 Bs had an amazing 100% season including great wins over Epsom, Charterhouse and Wellington and scoring 33 goals in their nine matches while conceding none at all!

The U16 Bs, U14 As and U14 Bs all only lost one game each on Saturdays whilst winning the rest. The U14s and U16s each reached the last 16 of their national outdoor competitions whilst indoors the U16s and U18s were both South East runners-up, just missing out on qualifying for the national finals to the eventual national champions.

The U14 As had only one loss in their Saturday fixtures: 1-2 to Epsom, the national champions, whilst winning all seven of their other matches. In the National Cup they beat St Teresa’s, Wellington and Bradfield before succumbing in a high-quality match to Surbiton High (who just lost to Epsom on penalty strokes) – a very good season that bodes well for the future.

The U14 Bs had great 1-0 wins over Sevenoaks, Wellington and Ardingly amongst their eight victories and just one loss also to Epsom by the odd goal. The U14 Cs scored 33 goals and recorded good wins versus Bradfield, Canford, Charterhouse

and St Johns. The U14 Ds beat Charterhouse 5-0 and Hurstpierpoint 4-1 with all their other games having no more than a goal in it.

The U15 As had good 3-0 and 5-1 wins over Sevenoaks and Charterhouse respectively in their six wins and a tight 1-1 draw with Wellington. The U15 Bs had a sensational season scoring 33 goals in their nine wins including 2-0 wins over all of Epsom, Charterhouse and Wellington. Among their four victories and two draws the U15 Cs had big wins over Canford and St Johns. The U15 Ds recorded creditable wins over Sevenoaks 3-1 and Charterhouse 1-0.

The U16 As had big wins over Bradfield and Hurstpierpoint in their six Saturday fixtures and they beat both Brighton and Epsom 3-0 in their first two Tier 1 National League games. Trailing 0-3 at half-time in their final pool game against Sutton Valence they had a rousing second half to earn a 3-3 draw and so qualify for the last 16. There they had a cracking game against Wellington who snatched a 3-2 victory before going on to become national champions. The U16 Bs scored 33 goals and only conceded five all season – big wins over Bradfield, Canford and St Johns amongst their eight wins with only Wellington managing to beat them by the odd goal. The U16 Cs scored six against each of Reeds, Bradfield and Charterhouse among their five wins.

The 1st XI won over half their block fixtures and recorded wins over Bedes and St George’s in the Tier 1 National League before finishing with a pulsating 4-4 draw with Kingston. The 2nd XI had very good wins over Sevenoaks and Canford amongst their five victories whilst the 3rd XI also had five victories including Sevenoaks 5-2 and Wellington 1-0. The 4th XI beat Charterhouse

IT WAS AN EXCELLENT SEASON WITH MANY OF OUR TEAMS COMPETING WITH THE VERY BEST TEAMS IN THE COUNTRY

6-0 and Epsom 4-1 within their four wins and the whole club won two thirds of their matches across the season.

Both the U16s and the U18s played some outstanding indoor hockey and both just missed out on reaching the national finals from the strongest region in the country. The U16s cruised through the Surrey finals and having got through the South East pool they beat a very strong St Lawrence side with three Germans in the semi on penalty strokes after a 1-1 draw. St George’s proved just too strong in the final. The U18s came even closer. Having got through both the Surrey prelims and the Surrey finals at which they recorded a great 2-2 draw with Caterham and a stunning 4-2 win over St George’s to knock them out, they started against Sevenoaks (who had no fewer than four England players) with a great 2-2 draw. Another last gasp 2-2 draw against Ardingly led to a semi against Reeds in which we produced our best game of the campaign running out 3-0 winners. So, to a rematch with Sevenoaks in the final. In a fantastic game in which we came back from 0-2 and 2-4, they edged it and then went on to claim the national indoor title from the mighty Repton. With four of our teams indoors and outdoors losing to eventual national champions in various competitions it was an excellent season with many of our teams competing with the very best teams in the country.

HOCKEY COLOURS: CHARLOTTE BARR, CAMILLA BELL, GRACE HALL, TALLULAH HOUSE, SOPHIE PITTS-TUCKER, CATHERINE SHEPHERD, EFFIE SYVRET

NETBALL

MISS SAMANTHA HOUGHTON, DIRECTOR OF NETBALL

When reflecting on this year’s netball season, as always, I am filled with a huge sense of pride in the programme and how it is able to cater for so many girls at Cranleigh.

Our performance teams allowed those with a keen passion for netball to shine. This season the 1st team entered the Sisters in Sport competition, a first for Cranleigh, which allowed our top netballers to showcase their abilities in full-length matches against opponents who wouldn’t usually feature on our fixture card. We knew it would be tough but making it to the last 32 in the bowl competition has set a standard that will be a target to surpass for next year’s 1st VII. I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the 1st VII players who received their netball colours in recognition of their excellence over the years. Thank you to Camilla Bell, Lauren Crossan, Emilia House and Eva Morley; your leadership and vision has helped move the netball club to new heights and we wish you well in your next steps.

This season we integrated the U16 As into training sessions throughout the year, which I believe saw huge benefit to both sides in the regular netball term, competing and training alongside each other really pushed our better athletes to help drive a standard. Our U15 As drove a standard all of their own, turning this season into the team’s most successful so far. With outstanding individual performances week in week out, as a team they drew on one another’s strengths and put in some impressive performances in their blocks – making them a team to watch for the future. Our U14 As weren’t without their successes, qualifying for the Surrey School’s finals competition back in the Michaelmas term. This was no mean feat considering the timing of the tournament in the hockey term and also the calibre of schools is notoriously very high in Surrey.

The netball programme at Cranleigh is far deeper than just the A team though, putting out over 20 teams on a Saturday. This is something to be extremely proud of considering it isn’t happening in other schools with participation numbers tending to tail off around U16 and Senior age groups. The opposite is the case for us here at Cranleigh and often we are able to boast U16 D and E teams as well as 5th and 6ths. Amongst these teams there are many success stories, from win ratios of 80% and above for the 4th, U16 B and U15 B, outstanding goal percentages and the occasional (three to be precise) thrilling draws. It is often these matches that help define a season and keep girls and staff coming back to the netball courts year after year.

I’d also like to take this opportunity to publicly thank the netball staff for their dedication this year. Their enthusiasm and expertise on bitter cold January afternoons through to stunning March evenings is greatly appreciated by me and the players in their care. Without their commitment and passion the programme simply wouldn’t run.

In the wider National context, netball continues to be amongst the highest female participation sports in the UK, though recently there have been some announcements of changes to the current domestic Superleague model. A bold move towards professionalism has seen local franchise Surrey Storm lose its place in the Netball Superleague 2.0, leaving the South region under the care of London Pulse. At Cranleigh we have previously hosted Surrey Storm NPL (youth training) for the past two seasons, however due to the changes to the infrastructure these hubs will now change ownership and London Pulse will base one of their training hubs here. So, although the colours are changing slightly we will still be one of the hosts for performance netball in the South, a really exciting and important prospect for our future.

THE NETBALL PROGRAMME AT CRANLEIGH IS FAR DEEPER THAN JUST THE A TEAM THOUGH, PUTTING

OUT OVER 20 TEAMS ON A SATURDAY

NETBALL COLOURS WERE AWARDED TO:

BELL

LAUREN CROSSAN

EMILIA HOUSE

EVA MORLEY

CAMILLA

RIDING

MRS CHRISTINE ALLISON, HEAD OF RIDING

RIDING RESULTS

A small but mighty team of equestrians contested the National Schools Equestrian Association schedule of events for this school year and have had one of our most successful years since the full range of events was introduced.

HIGHLIGHTS

Six national titles across jumping and dressage; four national Silvers; two Surrey titles; South East Regional Points League winners; new riders making an impact on the team, hard work during training, especially from our two new riding captains, Madeleine Robertson and Rory Smith who have formed the cornerstone of our teams this year. And apparently our teams perform better in the afternoon – according to Tara!

LOWLIGHTS

It has to be the rain for the second year running! Once again this affected the eventing season for our riders who had more events abandoned during March, April and May than they had chances to run.

Representing Cranleigh at the various championships is always the end goal and it is these events which provide the rewards for all the early mornings and long days at qualifiers. However, we do not forget our grassroots riders, and we have several of these starting their journeys: most notable success this year was a second place for Jessica Hawkins at the Southeast Grassroots SJ Championships.

NSEA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, OCTOBER 2023

The Junior Show Jumping team were the first team on the podium. After the first round of jumping, we sneaked into the jump off in ninth place, thus having to go second of the 10 teams jumping. Posting three clear rounds in a reasonable time, this immediately put pressure on those that followed and we watched from the side-lines as one by one they faulted. In the end only one other team posted three clears and their slightly faster time meant that our team of Grace Gray; Ete Mason; Sophia Tooth and Rose Stride were in silver medal position. The same combination of riders, with Lex Neads also on board, took a top 10 place in the Arena Eventing, from a starting line-up of 30 teams.

On day two our Intermediate Arena Eventing team stood on top of the podium in gold medal position, winning their competition with an impressive 8.5 marks over the second placed team. We were the only team to post four clear jumping rounds, in addition to the excellent style marks and time, from Tara Moore; Lucy Le Masurier; Rory Smith and Madeleine Robertson. Grace Gray then climbed to the top of the podium in the Intermediate Combined Training, after adding a clear jumping round to her impressive dressage score. We ended the day with a sixth place in the Regional Points League final: a team of eight riders, all jumping at different heights, posted an overall zero score but being slower than the other clear teams we finished in sixth place in the final line-up.

On day three we suffered a setback when one of our dressage team had to pull out. However, we still managed a creditable fourth place in a tightly fought competition with only two per cent separating the top four teams. However, the Novice Combined Training team dug deep after being reduced to a team of three, to claim our second national team title of the weekend: Grace Gray; Madeleine Robertson and Tabitha Louw standing on top of the podium on this occasion. Our Open Arena Eventing team of three stood in the final line-up in sixth and Tara Moore was fourth in the Advanced Open section, missing the podium by just 0.5 of a mark.

Individual Dressage on the Monday saw Madeleine Robertson in silver medal position in the Prelim Championship and the Open Show Jumping team wrapped up the weekend by finishing in sixth place from the 24 teams who started the competition.

SURREY COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS

We retained our Open Surrey Dressage title and Grace Gray was Restricted Prelim Champion. The team of Madeleine Robertson; Rory Smith; Tara Moore and Grace Gray went on to represent Surrey at the National County Championships where they took the national title in a closely fought competition between us, Mayfield and Dean Close. Gracie took Silver in the Restricted Prelim Championship.

We also won the Surrey Open Show Jumping title and this team went on to contest the Hickstead Elite Championship in May, where a clean sheet put Rory, Tara, Madeleine and Anastasia Metherell in fifth.

RIDING COLOURS: LUCY LE MASURIER WE DO NOT FORGET OUR GRASSROOTS RIDERS, AND WE HAVE SEVERAL OF THESE STARTING THEIR JOURNEYS

NATIONAL EVENTERS CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP, MAY 2024

The final NSEA Championship of the year, where over 700 riders from 232 schools were competing, saw us win two National titles on what was a ‘Super Saturday’ for our riders. The Junior team of just three (Sophie Brierley; Ete Mason and Caia Neads) went into the lead at 10.30 in the morning and had to wait until several hours later when all 38 teams had competed before they could celebrate their first National title. One hundred and ninety eight riders competed over the course of show jumps and fixed cross-country fences, including a large water feature, and Caia finished in fourth and seventh individually on her two ponies, a phenomenal achievement for her first Championship event. Having been crowned Dressage champions earlier in the afternoon, the Open team then went on to do the double by taking the Arena Eventing title as the only team to produce four clear rounds over their technical course. It was an exciting end to a long day for Rory, Tara, Madeleine and Grace.

ALL ENGLAND SCHOOLS’ SHOW JUMPING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Getting to ride in the iconic Hickstead International Arena is the focus of this competition which always provides a fabulous climax to the year on the very last day of term. Teams compete in the first round to become one of the top 10 who will make it through to the final and once more our riders did not disappoint. Madeleine, Rory and Tara were joined by Sophia Tooth (Form 4 CPS) who stepped up to join the senior team when we had a last-minute drop out. Going into the final in fourth place, all four riders held their nerve to climb up the ranking to a podium place in silver medal position. A fantastic end to a special year.

AND…

Tara Moore was selected to represent the South East team in the British Eventing Youth Championships after an excellent season saw her finish sixth in the BE100 Under 18 league table. Madeleine Robertson finished in third in the BE90 league and so gained selection for this South East squad. Anastasia Metherell was selected to represent Surrey at the British Show Jumping Academy Championships.

RUGBY

MR JOHN ANDREWS, DIRECTOR OF RUGBY

The 2023-2024 season was a remarkable showcase of Cranleigh School Rugby’s strong tradition of participation and excellence across all levels. The season was marked by impressive victories, championship titles, and the emergence of promising talent across various age groups. With six senior teams actively participating in fixtures, Cranleigh’s rugby programme’s depth is evident. The foundation is strong, and with a promising preseason, the 2024/2025 season looks set to be another strong year for Cranleigh rugby.

Girls’ rugby started on a Monday evening this year with seven girls regularly turning out working on skills and occasionally playing against the Prep School boarders. This is a sport we hope to promote over the next few years with the target of playing at Rosslyn Park in the sevens format.

RUGBY COLOURS WERE AWARDED TO:

BENJAMIN BIGGS

KIT DERRICK

OSCAR GOLDING

SAM MASON

MAXIMILIAN PRIOR

WILLIAM SIMPSON

ADAM THOMAS

HERBERT WATES

THE SEASON WAS MARKED BY IMPRESSIVE VICTORIES, CHAMPIONSHIP TITLES, AND THE EMERGENCE OF PROMISING TALENT ACROSS VARIOUS AGE GROUPS

Here’s an overview of the season’s key highlights:

EXPANSION AND PARTICIPATION

We added two new teams this season due to growing player numbers, expanding both the Senior and U16 squads. This demonstrated the depth and enthusiasm throughout the school’s rugby programme.

A senior training camp in Barcelona and U15 participation in additional competitions brought excitement and were highly beneficial for skill development and team cohesion.

SENIOR TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS

The Senior rugby team had an exciting season, playing 12 games with a record of seven wins, four losses, and one draw. Despite a close loss to Eton College, the team found their rhythm after returning from Barcelona, highlighted by decisive victories over RGS Guildford and Trinity School, Croydon.

The Senior team also excelled in the sevens format, retaining the Hampton Sevens championship by defeating a strong Millfield team. They were runnersup in the Surrey Sevens, setting a strong platform for the Rosslyn Park competition. Reaching the top 12 schools nationwide, Cranleigh narrowly missed a semi-final spot after a thrilling match against Harrow.

CONSISTENT PERFORMANCES ACROSS TEAMS

Cranleigh fielded six senior teams, emphasising the depth of talent and enjoyment derived from school rugby. The enthusiasm of the Gower fixture at 1st and 5th XV level and the number of leavers returning for the event shows the positive impact of school rugby.

YOUTH TEAM SUCCESSES

U16 TEAM: THE U16S HAD A STELLAR SEASON, WITH THE A TEAM WINNING SEVEN OUT OF NINE MATCHES AND THE B TEAM GOING UNBEATEN WITH A 9-0 RECORD. THE SQUAD’S DEPTH SUGGESTS THEY WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT SENIOR RUGBY POSITIVELY.

U15 TEAM: PARTICIPATING IN THE INTERCONTINENTAL TYRES NATIONAL CUP FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE TEAM WON THE PLATE COMPETITION AT STONEX STADIUM DESPITE EARLY SETBACKS. THE U15 BS ALSO HAD AN UNBEATEN SEASON, SUPPORTED BY STRONG C AND D SQUADS.

U14 TEAM: THE U14S HAD AN OUTSTANDING RECORD, WINNING SIX OUT OF SEVEN GAMES, WITH ONLY A DRAW AGAINST KCS WIMBLEDON MARRING THEIR PERFECT RUN. THE B AND C TEAMS ALSO PERFORMED WELL IN THEIR FIXTURES.

INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES

Three senior boys represented ‘Quins and London Irish at the U17 level. Six U15 and four U14 pupils participated in the Harlequins DPP, highlighting Cranleigh’s emerging talent. Several players represented Surrey Schools at the U18 level, with four pupils participating in county cup finals at Twickenham Stoop.

COACHING AND DEVELOPMENT

The programme benefits from collaboration with two coaches from the London Harlequins Community rugby, who work alongside Cranleigh’s coaching staff. This partnership ensures young players have opportunities to develop and excel at higher levels.

Watch our skiers in action here:

SKIING COLOURS GO TO BENJAMIN ALDRIDGE-BATE

CAMILLA BELL

ADAM LITTLE

DURING THE CHAMPIONSHIPS PUPILS ENJOYED EXPERT RACE COACHING TO FURTHER HONE THEIR SKILLS AND TALENT WHILST STAYING AT A SKI-IN SKI-OUT RESORT

SKIING

THE REV’D JACOB HARRISON, HEAD OF SKIING

The Ski Race Team competed at the first Snow School Ski Racing Championships in December 2023. It took place in Les Menuires, France, in part of the world’s largest ski area, Les Trois Vallées. Many of our squad were racing for the school for the very first time and we were pitted against seven British boarding schools, many of whom race train weekly on dry slopes. The races were staged at the Stade de Slalom Olympique which recently hosted the French downhill ski championships. The race organisers delivered an excellent experience for all, making full use of all the technology at this FIS-certified facility.

Archie Leaver captained the squad and Thomas Scott finished third in the U18 category of individual races as the six-strong first team reached the semi-final in the team racing. This year we caught a glimpse of the bright future of skiing here at Cranleigh as the majority of our Ski Team came from Cranleigh Prep. During the Championships pupils enjoyed expert race coaching to further hone their skills and talent whilst staying at a ski-in ski-out resort.

Perhaps another highlight for pupils this year was waiting for the day’s Instagram video to go live. Waiting to see what would appear: would their white-out into a pile of snow or dazzling skiing technique be on record?

In March 2024 Adam Little, Camilla Bell and Benjamin Aldridge-Bate represented Cranleigh at the Inter-Schools Ski Championships in Switzerland with the highlight being Benjamin placing first in his age category for the Giant Slalom. After many years of competing and numerous races, Adam, Camilla and Benjamin were all awarded their Skiing Colours.

The success of this ski season would not have been possible without the hard work, administrative excellence, French language skills, and overall expertise of Mr Khan Brewer and Miss Fiona Duncan.

SQUASH

MR

JAMIE BARTLETT AND MS CAROLYN NICHOLLS

This season has been all about the arrival of our three brand new glass-back squash courts. However, throughout the Michaelmas term a depleted squad continued to train hard down at the Cranleigh Leisure Centre. Maximillian Von Grundherr positioned himself as the nucleus of the team and, despite only being in the Lower Fifth, he has proved himself to be a formidable and committed squash player. In the latter half of the season the squad was bolstered by ‘the crew from golf’ which included: Christian Coveney; Euan Brownlee; and Jacob Fay. These three Lower Sixth players quickly got themselves into the groove and made significant progress. In particular, Christian proved himself to be a fast and fearless player with an agile mind and fleet feet.

In the back half of Lent term the much awaited new courts were unveiled. Situated to the side of TASC between the tennis courts and the golf course, they absolutely did not disappoint. Light and airy with consistent bounce and close access to the gym (for strength training) and the dance studio (for footwork and balance training), the pupils and staff were keen to make full use of them from the get-go. The courts were christened by some ‘old-timers’ with Mr Jamie Bartlett, Richard Winter (Loveday 1986), Patrick Roberts (former Bursar) and Alistair Chesser (2 North 1983) gracing the courts. They were joined by Maximillian and Christian who showed what good fitness and energy can do. Quickly following that Ms Nicholls and Mr Bartlett set about providing a series of safety briefings and coaching sessions for any students who wished to attend. The turn-out was fantastic and by Long Leave of the Summer term a whopping 119 students

had attended a session and received ‘authorised’ status. In addition, it has been great to see significant engagement from Lower School pupils during the activity sessions, and a good chunk of Senior pupils booking the courts for independent use. In the latter half of the Summer term, some ‘team’ sessions were held, in preparation for next year. Happily there has been some strong talent on display and it is very much hoped that the school will see a real resurgence in this superb sport in the seasons and years ahead.

THE TURN-OUT WAS FANTASTIC AND BY LONG LEAVE OF THE SUMMER TERM A WHOPPING 119 STUDENTS HAD ATTENDED A SESSION AND RECEIVED ‘AUTHORISED’ STATUS

SWIMMING AND WATER POLO

SWIMMING COLOURS AWARDED TO:

CHRISTOPHER KING

SOPHIE MOORE

HARRY WOOD

WATER POLO COLOURS AWARDED TO:

CHRISTOPHER KING

JACOB WALFORD

MRS CLAUDIA CLEMENTS, HEAD OF AQUATICS

This year has been all change for the swimming and water polo teams. Hitting the ground running, the School’s fastest swimmers headed to the London Aquatics Centre (home of London 2012 Olympic Games) to compete in the Bath and Otter Cup. Swimming against hundreds of schools from around the country, both the boys’ and girls’ teams narrowly missed final places in the freestyle relays however success came in the medley relays. The boy’s team, made up of Christopher King, Felix Boyd, James Tappin and Harry Wood, although again just missing a final, put in a fantastic performance setting a new school record.

The girl’s team, made up of Siena Reilly, Sophie Moore, Lola Norwood-Perkins and Cranleigh Prep School’s Manon GlynnJones, qualified for the Medley final, finishing in sixth place and with a new school record.

After the success of the Bath Cup, the swim team joined forces with Cranleigh Prep and qualified for the ‘B’ Final of the Schools Swimming Super League, competing against 16 schools from the South East. Kicking off the racing with a school record, Sophie Moore dominated the girls 100m Individual Medley (IM) beating

AN IMPRESSIVE 20 NEW SCHOOL RECORDS WERE SET OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, MARKING A NEW ERA OF PERFORMANCE SWIMMING AT CRANLEIGH

her nearest rival by a huge five seconds. In total Cranleigh placed in the top three in 28 events out of 34, and 16 of those being first place finishes. Winning the Intermediate Girls’, Intermediate Boys’ and Senior Girls’ categories, Cranleigh placed first overall.

The swim team showed true class this year in their performances with an impressive 20 new school records being set over the course of the year, marking a new era of performance swimming at Cranleigh. A huge well done to all 13 of our record breakers, but especially to Siena Reilly on breaking three individual records and two relay records and James Tappin who broke four individual records and two relay records. Special mention also goes to Aston Seymour in breaking one of the school’s oldest records in the U14 25m Breaststroke, which had stood since 1996, and William Livesey who smashed the U14 100m Fly record by an impressive eight seconds.

In this year’s inter-house events, the excitement continued in the pool. Starting the year off with the Senior Boys’ House Water Polo, the semi-finals were close with Loveday and East moving into the final by one goal each. However, it was Loveday who showed their dominance in the final beating East 3-1. The Senior Girls’ Water Polo brought out a level of grit and determination amongst the houses that was admirable, with South and Martlet qualifying for the final, but it was Martlet who came out victorious in what proved to be an exciting battle of the houses. In the Junior Girls’ water polo it was West’s turn to take the title, in a close game against Rhodes. The Junior Boys’ event proved to

In the inter-house swimming all houses put on a spectacular show, with swimmers of all abilities competing and supporters that could be heard from a mile away. The girls’ event proved to be remarkably close with the final placing being decided in the last few races, but it was Martlet who finished strong, pipping South to the post. The boys’ event proved to be more of a battle for second and third place, but from the start it was Loveday who were out in front with North finishing as runners up.

be another exciting finish with the final running into extra time, but it was Cubitt who tipped North to the finish line to finish first.

TENNIS COLOURS: CHARLOTTE BARR, THOMAS GRAHAM, JEMIMA HANDS, HARRY SKINNER, HARRY WHEATCROFT

TENNIS

MS CAROLYN NICHOLLS AND MR OLLIE EDWARDS, JOINT HEADS OF TENNIS

BOYS

Cranleigh’s senior boys’ tennis team has demonstrated unprecedented strength and depth this season, with an impressive roster of around 20 boys capable of competing at both first and second team levels. The first team line-up typically featured Harry Wheatcroft (Captain), Frederick Shepard, Christian Coveney, Rafe Wilks, Thomas Graham, and Harry Skinner. They faced tough opposition throughout the course of the season, particularly against the likes of Charterhouse and Epsom, and the overall score in some of those matches didn’t reflect how competitive some of those matches were. A season highlight was the thrilling victory against Seaford, where the match, tied at 4-4, was clinched in a dramatic tie-break. The 2nd team have been equally as impressive this term, with notable victories against Seaford and Epsom where they won those fixtures 9-0. Congratulations to all the players involved for their unwavering enthusiasm and dedication this term. It’s been a pleasure to coach this senior boys’ group and watch them use doubles tactics that they have learnt in training sessions in matches on the weekends.

The good news for senior tennis next year is the strength of this U16 group. If physical presence alone were the metric for victory, they would be national champions! Their style of play in matches is a lovely balance between purposeful determination to win combined with a Kiplingesque equanimity to treat those two imposters of triumph and disaster just the same. The U16 As consisted of Cormac Harvey, Jay Nebbett, Oliver Armstrong, Noah Morgan, Maximillian Naumann and Daniel Ross. A great bunch of lads to coach – the future is bright indeed.

IT’S BEEN A PLEASURE TO COACH THIS SENIOR BOYS’ GROUP AND WATCH THEM USE DOUBLES TACTICS THAT THEY HAVE LEARNT IN TRAINING SESSIONS IN MATCHES ON THE WEEKENDS

The U15 boys’ squad was blessed with a large number of players and competition for places was fierce. Whilst training covered all elements of the game, the particular focus this term has been ‘aggressive closing of the net’ and it has been great to see a good number of the players making strong improvements in this area. The U15 A team of Maximillian Von Grundherr, Archie Fincken, Alfred Gray, George Allen, William De Montaignac and Sebastian Hands, delivered some particularly good performances including a pleasing 7-2 win over Charterhouse. The wider squad should also be mentioned for their continued enthusiasm, desire to improve and general good spirits with which they have approached their tennis this term.

Cranleigh’s Fourth Form tennis team has been a delightful group to work with this term, showcasing significant improvement and enthusiasm. The U14 A team, consisting of Sebastian Smith, Max Matlock, Oscar Mannix, Frederick Chenery and Freddie Swayne, has demonstrated remarkable progress. The highlight of the term was undoubtedly the 6-3 victory against Seaford. Overall, the Fourth Form boys have shown great camaraderie and a passion for tennis, making each training session and match a pleasure. Their continuous improvement and love for the game bode well for the future of the programme.

GIRLS

This was a very enjoyable season for the senior girls’ tennis squads with some good quality, hard fought games throughout. Charlotte Barr captained the first team and her record in the first pair was excellent, winning most of the sets that she played, and setting the standard for the other players. The competition for places in the first team was fierce, with a strong group of Lower Sixth challenging for selection. Jemima Hands (Upper Sixth) has been a stalwart for the last few years and made some very valuable contributions, whilst other Lower Sixth students who played regularly in the first team included Freya Atkinson, Orla Rogers-Dixon, Fenella Waller, Vivi Sicoli Vidal and Molly Bertram. Charley Nebbett (Lower Fifth) also played in some matches, when released from the U15 A team.

In the Aberdare Cup we were pleased to progress further than usual, with the spectators particularly enjoying our win against Reed’s, when Charlotte performed particularly well.

In our Saturday block matches the highlight of the term was the match against Charterhouse which, even though we did not win, provided some of the best tennis we had played, and some very close sets – Abigail Lajtha and Harriet Bruce (Upper Fifth) had their debut in the first team on that occasion and really enjoyed their experience.

The second team, who had a large number of Upper Fifth players, were very successful, winning the majority of their matches, and it was encouraging to be able to field relatively strong third and fourth teams also.

The mixed events towards the end of the term provided some very tough competition, but we held our own and learned a lot.

The senior squads were grateful to Mr Edwards for his encouragement in training, and to Mr Quinn for his help at matches.

U15 tennis involved particularly large numbers this year with 18 girls training in the A and B squads and another 20 in the C team. We had a good season with strong matches each weekend, keeping the girls focused and driven. A highlight was their great attitude and kindness shown at the first fixture of the season. The opposition was weaker than us but we still played some

THE ATMOSPHERE AT MATCHES WAS POSITIVE AND LIVELY; FAMILY SUPPORT WAS ALWAYS AT A HIGH LEVEL

excellent tennis and approached the match humbly. Overall, the fixture card resulted in more wins than losses, and the atmosphere at matches was positive and lively; family support was always at a high level.

Regular players in the U15 A team included Charley Nebbett, Luisa Canenti, Amelia Stackhouse, Molly Anstey and Lucy Walker, who all worked hard thoughout the season to progress their tennis. The B team squad was larger than usual, but all the girls played in the fixtures at some stage.

The U14s were a keen and committed group this year, with a clear top two pairs from the outset. Isla-Rose Armstrong and Bella Briggs formed a very successful first pair, with Evelyn Lajtha and Chloe Gibson (second pair) also recording plenty of wins over the course of the term.

For all the junior girls, a focus in training has been working on their volleying execution and strategies, with useful sessions run by our outside professional coaches where the girls had the opportunity to learn good habits relating to their position on the court. It was encouraging to note that the U15 As in particular managed to put this into practice in their matches, with dominance at the net being a feature of their success.

The season ended with the usual mixed-doubles fixtures, where a good blend of fun and competitive experience was enjoyed by all the players.

With an increased level of winter tennis planned for next season, along with the resurfacing of the bottom hard courts, the future looks bright for Cranleigh tennis.

ROUND THE HOUSES

CUBITT HOUSE

PIERS

ANDREW, HOUSE CAPTAIN

GILLMAN & SOAME

The past year has been an eventful and exciting journey for Cubitt, marked by significant achievements, community building and memorable events. At the start of the academic year we were thrilled to welcome Mr Backhouse as a new Assistant Housemaster. Mr Backhouse brings a wealth of experience and a passion for fostering student development. His addition to our team has enriched our House community, enhancing both our academic (he is a Cambridge grad and ridiculously clever) and extracurricular endeavours.

We kicked off the term with the infamous House Dance (in collaboration with South House) which was fantastically choreographed by our Fourth Form prefects Kit Derrick and Oliver Allen. Unfortunately, with no biased opinion, we were unsuccessful in securing pole position in both Part Song and House Dance. However, this did not hinder the positive spirits for which the ‘Green Machine’ is known. Following this unfortunate defeat, the Cube remained in very high spirits for the notorious student-led Monday Night Football. The team was very strong this year and did not disappoint with the managerial masterclass from Benjamin Hurd and top-quality skippering from Hamish Ramsay. This season saw Hamish smashing the school record for the number of goals scored in a season, achieving numerous hat-tricks along the way. Another highlight of the Michaelmas term was the Fourth Form Cross Country where our very own Zachary Dingwall won the race while barely breaking a sweat.

The Lent term brought us to the hockey season where Cubitt has a large number of first team players who were placed second in the Nationals this year. The team’s chemistry was unmatched, which was displayed in a comfortable victory against North moving us forward to the final against Loveday. Likewise, our opposition was a talented side and although it was a close match we would like to congratulate Loveday on their victory. The Lent term also featured Rugby Sevens Nationals at Rosslyn Park with outstanding performances from both Kit Derrick and Oscar Golding from Cubitt. Our chosen charity this year, nominated by Callum Quinn, was JDRF which is the leading global type 1 diabetes charity. Fundraising efforts saw Luke Goodburn swim a mammoth 10 kilometres in one stint, which is the equivalent of 400 lengths, so a massive congratulations to Luke for this incredible achievement. There are an estimated 360,000 people currently living with type 1 diabetes in the UK and through running and swimming, we have exceeded our target of 360 kilometres.

One of the standout events of this year was our school’s production of West Side Story This ambitious project showcased the incredible talent and dedication of our students and staff, resulting in a performance of exceptionally high standard that left the audience spellbound. A number of Cubittians were involved with strong performances from Stirling Stehlik, Hamish Ramsay, Charles Long, Louis Hardy, Dexter Garlick and Joel Perren-Pote.

The Summer term featured cricket, athletics and tennis which had a much-welcomed cathartic effect during this stressful exam period. We had a particularly strong tennis team led by Upper Sixth’s Thomas Graham, Benjamin Boyd, Harry Skinner and Stirling Stehlik resulting in a comfortable victory for the senior house tennis tournament.

As I reflect on my time at school, I am filled with gratitude for the countless memories and experiences I have shared, particularly within Cubitt. The camaraderie, support and shared achievements have made these years truly special. Leaving brings a mix of emotions – sadness for the end of this wonderful chapter and excitement for the new adventures that await. While I will miss the daily interactions and the strong sense of community, I am eager to apply the lessons I have learned and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. The friendships and bonds formed here will always hold a cherished place in my heart, guiding and inspiring me in the years to come. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our Housemaster, Mr Harris, both Matrons Elaine and Sophie as well as the rest of the staff for their unwavering support and dedication. Your guidance, teaching, and encouragement have been invaluable, helping us grow both academically and personally throughout our time here. On behalf of myself and my deputies, Toby Waddell and Hamish Ramsay, we would like to congratulate Archie Leaver, Edward Mills and Jamie Farris to whom we will be handing over the baton of leading the house next year.

THE FRIENDSHIPS AND BONDS FORMED HERE WILL ALWAYS HOLD A CHERISHED PLACE IN MY HEART

THE CAMARADERIE, SUPPORT AND SHARED ACHIEVEMENTS HAVE MADE THESE YEARS TRULY SPECIAL

EAST HOUSE

SAM MASON, HOUSE CAPTAIN

GILLMAN & SOAME

The start of the 2023-24 year was an exciting one for East. With a new addition to the East leadership team in Mr Wilson as the new Deputy Housemaster and Mr Bradnock going into his fifth full year as Housemaster, the house was in fantastic shape to have yet another great year. Success in house competitions came quick and fast with East and Martlet winning the House Performance. Led by a great Upper Sixth team, the new Fourth Form performed an amazing dance helping to place first in the dance competition, and although the part-song didn’t win first place, the overall win was another special moment. In most of the academic competitions East is a force to be reckoned with and, while we were losing finalists in both House Maths and House Challenge, we were narrow losers and can look ahead to next year with confidence, especially with the likes of maths magician Simon Fu in the ranks.

Worth mentioning is the way East was able to really develop its chess stature this year. Having been also-rans for ten years now, the affiliated team of East/Martlet put paid to the chess hoodoo, winning the competition against Cubitt/South in a packed Reading Room. The likes of Jamie Tappin, Digby Robinson, Ishewedu Kazuwa and East’s own grandmaster in Jack Kostense battled for a hard-won victory. In the realm of non-competitive house drama, another affiliated pairing saw the excellent little play Old Times by Molly Taylor create a superb buzz with young talent such as Thomas Mekie taking the stage for the first time, ably supported by Ben Fortescue, a brace of Chinwala brothers, Oliver Mannix, Alfie Spooner and the acting lasagne that is Charles Turpin – so many layers to his performance.

Success was also seen on the sports field as well with wins in House Golf, Indoor and Outdoor Junior House Hockey and House Athletics. House Athletics was particularly special as it was our third time winning the competition in a row, reflecting the house’s great sporting talent. Admittedly, it was the senior and intermediate boys who propped up the Fourth Form, but the day was all about teamwork and staff praised the East boys’ attitude and effort in supporting each other and giving their best. House events throughout the year were characterised by great support as is customary with East. The House also hosted a very special charity night where we managed to raise a record amount of money for The Sebastian Hunter Memorial Trust, proving what great things the East community can do when we come together. In fact, a letter from the charity after all the sums had been added up revealed a figure never matched by East in my five years at the school. The combined total came from the quiz night and silent auction, the sale of limited edition East bracelets, along with several East parents who helped raise money (taking part in the 3 Peaks Challenge and raising money off the back of the quiz night). All of these activities netted nearly £30,000 for the charity in a single year. This is an incredible amount of money and will lead to life-changing impacts in southern India where the trust continues its important projects, working with some of the poorest communities in the region.

Aside from house competitions, individually many of the East boys had great years with many members of the house representing the School at first team level in numerous sports. In addition, many of the students made an impressive contribution to the music and drama departments with commanding performances in the Percussion Competition led by Rupert Heal who won the event (many of Cranleigh’s best drummers seem to be in East), with Oscar Gratton representing us in the Helen Wareham, although he didn’t quite manage the double after last year’s win. In drama, the juniors took to the stage in The Three Musketeers with the talented Maximillian Frangopoulos being one to watch in the future. In the senior musical, West Side Story, James Fortescue as Bernardo and Laith Hewitson as Action led by example and set a high bar in this eye-catching production, but it was also a chance to see Luca Hammond and Ozzie Hill take the stage for the first time alongside the senior veterans.

The academic year was also a successful one with special congratulations going to the Upper Fifth and Upper Sixth for completing external exams, and to the Fourth Form for propping up the top of the academic table – of the top ten performers in the year, a staggering five are in East, so the future is bright here. To summarise, it’s clear East

EAST WAS ABLE TO REALLY DEVELOP ITS CHESS STATURE THIS YEAR

SUCCESS WAS SEEN ON THE SPORTS FIELD WITH WINS IN HOUSE GOLF, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

JUNIOR HOUSE

HOCKEY AND HOUSE ATHLETICS

has yet another year of unparalleled success with many of our achievements being owed to Mr Bradnock who has led the house superbly yet again. East is a team, and Mr Wilson, Mr Schofield-Newton and Miss Wise, along with all the tutors, also deserve recognition for all their amazing efforts in making East the ‘happiest house’ (House Review data 2024), and the Matrons, Beth and Helen, who are right at the centre of what makes East so special. As seniors who are going to miss this place more than words can adequately convey, we are also saying goodbye to one another, to the members of the Upper Sixth who are handing over the torch to a very capable group below us headed by William Copson as the new House Captain who, I have no doubt, will lead the house to yet another great year.

GILLMAN & SOAME

Loveday came out the gates rearing in 2023 with Mr Reed proving handy as Housemaster in his first full year, and a capable student leadership team happy to help along the way. Relatively new additions such as Mr Emley and an overhauled tutor team can be attributed to Loveday’s success throughout the academic year, with barbecue, beers and inter-house socials frequenting the calendar and keeping spirits high. However, Loveday’s success was top down in all aspects. The Fourth Form came out punching with a spectacular showing in House Dance, placing second overall.

The Loveday boys, individual and team, were keen to improve and get back to winning ways shown by placing first in the following: House Water Polo, House Swimming, the highly coveted Monday Night Football, badminton, indoor hockey and cross country. I’m sure there’s some that I will have missed out, but you get the point. On top of this individually we had all 1st team sport captains within Loveday.

Despite our obvious sporting prowess, success wasn’t exclusive to the sports fields. This year, Loveday pupils held the titles of Senior Prefect and Head of Scholars and saw fantastic academic effort results reflecting in all year groups. Equally, a handful of the lads applied to Oxbridge, with varying success across the board. Furthermore, we had a great attempt at making our own house play which ran very smoothly two nights in a row. Finally, within the musical world, we saw the Lower and Middle School take the lead, displaying many great performances in lunchtime concerts. Putting aside evident material achievements, Loveday has also been a tightly knit and cohesive community in which we have supported one another allowing greater success. Many of our achievements are owed to Mr Reed as he has guided us superbly throughout the year. Loveday has exceeded expectations yet again, pushed boundaries and forced positive change in ways that our predecessors would approve. The future is certainly in safe hands.

LOVEDAY HAS EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS YET AGAIN, PUSHED BOUNDARIES AND FORCED POSITIVE CHANGE

LOVEDAY BOYS

PLACED FIRST IN HOUSE WATER POLO, HOUSE SWIMMING, MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, BADMINTON, INDOOR HOCKEY AND CROSS COUNTRY

MARTLET

MISS CLAIRE HALL, (DEPUTY HOUSEMISTRESS)

GILLMAN & SOAME

Opening the doors again in September to both returners and new joiners, the girls quickly settled back into the Martlet way of life with the usual busy programme of activities. For the first time, East/Martlet were victorious in the House Performance competition (also winning the dance for the fourth time). Also, in the first few weeks our Fourth Formers were put through their paces in Fourth Form Cross Country, with Isla-Rose Armstrong the first Martlet home in an impressive second place!

One of the highlights of both the Michaelmas term and the year was our Martlet Night at the Races in October in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Our evening of virtual horse racing, hosted by some rather colourful purple jockeys, was great fun and the girls and their families all enjoyed working in teams to place their bets (well, tokens!) at the bookies table. Alongside the racing there was also a sports-themed auction and raffle and a special appearance from Harlequins coach Tabai Matson who came along to help tutor Mrs Matson on the bar! We were very proud to raise £10,050 for such an important cause from both the evening and our t-shirts, designed by Nicola Olsen.

This year’s house play, Old Times, was directed by Emilia House, and told the story of a group of 17- and 18-year-olds meeting up for the first time in five years to discuss haunting events from the past. As each character had a younger and older self, both an older and younger actor were required to play the same person in different scenes which was a rewarding challenge. Everyone had to practise having the same mannerisms, voice, posture and gait as each other but everyone rose to the challenge and managed to pull this off brilliantly in both performances.

Following a packed schedule of house events, which included bouldering, indoor hockey and spelling, the Michaelmas term drew to a close with a competitive House Hockey Tournament. The juniors defeated Rhodes in the final to claim the much-coveted trophy whilst the seniors fared less well, drawing with West in the third-fourth play-off. It was a pleasure to see so many girls out playing either in house hockey or in Stonesett and this was also the final outing for several Upper Sixth who were heavily involved in the sport for their entire time at Cranleigh.

In Lent, our attention turned from the Astros to TASC with a busy term of netball led by Captain, Lauren Crossan, who has been a superb role model for Cranleigh netball since the Fourth Form. Whilst we were unable to retain our title in house netball (finishing in a respectable third place overall!) everyone enjoyed a lively and noisy tournament umpired by Mrs Scott alongside various other Martlet tutors who enjoyed using a squizzle for the first time.

The whole house supported our multi-talented Martlets at two important events in the calendar: West Side Story and Dangerous Minds West Side Story was another superb production and both Leah Scriven and Nicola Olsen were outstanding in their leading roles as Maria and Anita respectively. They were joined on stage by Anna Prest, Maisy Brewer, Molly Bertram, Tabitha Louw and Tara Moore and the whole cast can look back with great pride on a fabulous show! Also on the stage, Martlet was represented by Lauren Beaumont and Alexandra Rowe in the annual Dangerous Minds competition with Lauren winning the trophy for the second time with her powerful eight-minute speech on the dangers of victimhood.

The Summer term was equally busy and, following near-misses (well, downright defeats) in house tennis, water polo and cricket, we were delighted to win House Cross Country for the first time and regain our title in House Swimming. This was helped in no small part by our national champion swimmer (and future Olympian?) Sophie Moore whose breaststroke is now the stuff of Cranleigh aquatic legend!

The following week we were thrilled to retain our House Athletics title and win by a recordbreaking 127 points. With purple spirit flowing thanks to the infectious enthusiasm of school Athletics Captain, Emilia House, and Sports Prefect, Effie Syvret, we were proud to win the 4x100m in all three age groups as well as the affiliated 6x300m at the end of the

WE WILL ALWAYS TREASURE OUR MEMORIES FROM THE PURPLE YEARS!

MARTLET HOUSE

afternoon. A special mention must go to Effie, Bethan Lewis, Isabel Bertram, Charlotte Brookes and Jessica Freear, who all won two individual events and also ran in both relays.

Away from the sports arena, Martlet enjoyed strong representation on stage with lots of girls taking part in the Summer Concert, The Three Musketeers, the Lower Sixth play, Desdemona, and also in Cranleigh Live! with both Coco Beaumont and Viviana Grove Annesley delivering outstanding solo performances.

At the end of the year we bid a fond farewell to our departing Upper Sixth, the first year-group to have been in Martlet for their entire time at Cranleigh and whom we will all miss next year. In addition, we also said goodbye to another original Martlet, our Assistant Housemaster, Mr Hardy, who moves to become Resident Deputy of West; a well-deserved promotion and a role in which he will excel. Mr Hardy was presented with his Martlet House shield in his final Callover in recognition of all he has done over the past five years.

It has certainly been another action-packed year, from indoor laser quest to karaoke and silent discos in the Pavilion, craft beer tasting, waffle-making, dressing up in inflatable dinosaur costumes at House Prayers and even a trip on the ‘Martlet Metro’! The house is always such a lively and positive place to be and we look forward to what 2024/25 has in store.

SOPHIE STEWART (HOUSE CAPTAIN)

It has been a fantastic final year in Martlet and I can’t believe how quickly the Upper Sixth year has passed since welcoming the new Martlets into the house in September and helping them to settle into boarding. Choreographing the dance was such good fun and a real privilege and I certainly feel like the future of Martlet is in good hands. We will all really miss the house next year, especially all of the competitions and socials, Matron Sue’s legendary banana bread and, above all, our wonderful Housemistress, Mrs Scott. Despite us all now moving on, we will always treasure our memories from the purple years!

WE WERE VERY PROUD TO RAISE £10,050 FOR MNDA

NORTH

MR RICHARD HUMES, HOUSEMASTER

GILLMAN & SOAME

It has been another fun and action-packed year in North house. As ever, the key theme 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 and I have been delighted to see how well the boys get on within and across year groups and with those around them outside of North. It was also great that the boys thought about people beyond our immediate community – helping through Voluntary Action and service activities, taking part in remembrance services and D-Day commemorations and attending a range of lectures and events including World Day for Cultural Diversity. Most notable was the North Charity Quiz and Curry Evening – a fantastic community event that saw over 150 people coming together and raising money for the student-chosen mental health charity Man-up?.

Another big community event was the House Performance, welcoming the excellent new Fourth Form into our school through the medium of dance. The Fourth Form engaged with this fantastically, very well led by the West and North Sixth Form. While the judges found more to celebrate in other dances, we thought ours was excellent! What the judges did rightly recognise was the North West Part-Song and after all the hard work of the students involved they deservedly won the title.

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 strongly for North. The North West House Play, an energetic take on A Midsummer Night’s Dream, was tremendous fun and provided much entertainment, with opportunities for students to make their debuts on stage beside seasoned pros. North also featured strongly in the excellent school productions – West Side Story and The Three Musketeers, including in the tech team behind the scenes. Finally, North had the largest representation in the school’s first ever ballroom dancing competition –Strictly Cranleigh! I was blown away by the skill shown by those involved and the courage to get up and perform in front of a large audience. It is lovely to see so many boys showing an interest in drama and music.

Sport is always a source of fun and camaraderie 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, retention of senior cricket and another big win in House Bouldering. There was pain too, with both teams making the finals of Monday Night Football but falling at the final hurdle, but for all events it was great to see the support regardless of the expected outcomes, climaxing with the house athletics where the Fourth Form were victorious and North came a close second overall.

I’m delighted that North continue to be heavily involved in outdoor education, with large numbers in the CCF and taking part in Duke of Edinburgh. It was fantastic to have boys involved in the shooting teams and in ongoing parachuting lessons and in general to see so many of the boys choosing to engage with opportunities instead of sitting on the sofa. Finally the mud run, an outdoor messy obstacle course in the woods provided lots of fun and teamwork opportunities for the Lower Sixth as they prepared for leading the house and school. They showed great energy, enthusiasm and care as they helped each other through the various challenges, with the loss of only one team member - a Housemaster who should have known better.

The Upper Sixth have been full of fun this year. They are a very kind and considerate group, who combine a keen sense of adventure with the ability to think of others. They could quite happily swap from a ridiculous game they had made up to having a serious discussion about a key house issue within seconds, and then back again when the problem had been resolved. 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.

IT IS LOVELY TO SEE SO MANY BOYS SHOWING AN INTEREST IN DRAMA AND MUSIC

I would also like to say thank you and farewell to three staff who have left us this year. Mrs Jo Lawton, Mr Ed Peerless and Mr Jon Taylor have a combined sixteen years’ service in North and they have made a real difference. They got on very well with the students and were always happy to get stuck in and help with whatever needed to be done.

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.

IT WAS GREAT THAT THE BOYS THOUGHT ABOUT PEOPLE BEYOND OUR IMMEDIATE COMMUNITY – HELPING THROUGH VOLUNTARY ACTION AND SERVICE ACTIVITIES

RHODES

TALLULAH HOUSE, HOUSE CAPTAIN

GILLMAN & SOAME

As a house we have achieved so many amazing things this year, through teamwork, communication and amazing house spirit. This academic year we welcomed Mrs Taylor as the new Assistant Housemistress, working alongside Mrs Bukowska and Miss Houghton. Their positive attitudes and commitment to Rhodes have resulted in so many successes throughout this academic year.

Back in September, the prefects arrived early to welcome a bunch of eager Fourth Formers who quickly settled into Rhodes house life, each one keen to get stuck in. Crudités were often seen at break prepared by our matrons, Jay and Marion, family suppers in the dining hall on Friday evenings were a massive hit, enabling Tutor groups to get to know one another. The Fourth Form had lots in store for them for the first few weeks of being part of the Cranleigh community, such as team-building exercises allowing everyone to work collaboratively and forming friendships. We kicked off with a silver medal in House Dance, where the Loveday and Rhodes prefects joined together and choreographed a dance which the Fourth Form would perform to the entire school later in the term. A massive congratulations to everyone involved and to those who helped make these performances so phenomenal.

Then came a busy and chilly Michaelmas term where Rhodes succeeded in many more house events from House Bouldering to Fourth Form Cross Country. There were many girls who had never taken part or had any experience with bouldering but still volunteered and got stuck in, performing to their best potential.

There were many exciting trips that took place in October half term with trips including Zambia, Sicily, Dartmoor, CCF camp and Holland. As Christmas was looming the business did not stop, we had the 1st VI netball team competing in the Surrey competition; congratulations to Freya, Sienna and Phoebe for flying the Rhodes flag. House play was up next with many Rhodes girls involved in the production of 39 Steps, with Orla as our lead and Lola and Lucy directing the entire performance! The end of term meant House Hockey, with a great turnout on the supporting side we also had some amazing hockey players who made it to the final against South. With Christmas looming we were treated to the 12 treats of Christmas every break time by our lovely matrons.

The Lent term was filled with many more house competitions, the infamous Rhodes puzzle competition, music performances and drama productions. We had house chess followed by Senior and Junior house challenge, as always with amazing support. Many socials as always were organised by our wonderful Matron’s prefect Emilie with the Rhodes chocolate fountain being an absolute all-time favourite! Gracie (Fourth Form) showed off her skills for the Cranleigh equestrian team triumphing in various competitions. Then followed Senior House Water Polo where the Upper Sixth, Lower Sixth and Upper Fifth joined together in the pool ready to compete for success against the other girls houses.

A highlight of this year was the incredible production of West Side Story which involved Lexi (Upper Sixth), Bella (Upper Sixth) and Amy (Upper Fifth). Well done ladies, it was phenomenal. The Lower Sixth art exhibition was incredible, seeing first hand all the talent our Rhodes girls have, a special shout out to Belle, Molly and Fenella for allowing us to see their amazing creations. As always, a Rhodes house favourite of bingo night was frequent this year. Finally, more netball, with our juniors, these girls gave it their all spreading a frequent motto we say in Rhodes being ‘Rhodes girls got grit’.

Our house charity night triumphed, with an amazing turn out and incredible organisation from our Charity Prefect Bella. This event was held in the dining hall where our wonderful catering staff prepared some delicious dishes and our prefects arrived early dressed up as the Cluedo characters ready for a night of fun and mystery, as well as this we had some amazing auction items on display. We raised almost £9,000 for charities which are very close to all of us in Rhodes: Crohn’s & Colitis, Cancer Research UK and The Charlie Waller Trust. Thank you to each and every person involved, our amazing House staff, Bella, Miss Houghton and all the prefects. We finished the term on a high with our annual Rhodes silent disco.

THESE GIRLS GAVE IT THEIR ALL SPREADING A FREQUENT MOTTO WE SAY IN RHODES BEING ‘RHODES GIRLS GOT GRIT’

RHODES HOUSE

The Summer term continued to be busy with exams quickly approaching for the Upper Sixth and Upper Fifth. Kicking off the term Mrs B. and Jay painted the Sixth Form common room to begin our new exciting tradition of the Upper Sixth leavers to sign it before study leave. House Cross Country arrived and, as always, the true Rhodes house spirit really came to light with many volunteers across all years, a huge achievement of second place and a special mention goes to Freya (Lower Sixth) who came second overall! More socials were organised, such as relaxing pampering evenings across all year groups.

As Mental Health Week arrived, the theme being ‘get your body moving’, we had Rhodes family rounders, all the house ventured to the playing fields in an enjoyable evening not long after a first ever sighting of the Northern Lights over the Rhodes house roof, spotted by the Upper Sixth after their leavers’ rounders.

On a warm Sunday, Cranleigh hosted its annual Schools Triathlon where 1,000 children took part and a huge thank you to our volunteers from the Lower Sixth and Lower Fifth who helped the day run smoothly. Shortly after, the Upper Sixth A-Level and GCSE exhibitions were held and Tallulah, Tabbie and Winnie (Upper Sixth) showcased their amazing work over the last two years as well as almost half of our very talented Upper Fifth. Finally as always, with the sun shining, we marched down in full orange ready for House Athletics where the girls thrived in their track and field events, supporting each other throughout and having a really fantastic afternoon.

Overall, Rhodes has achieved so many amazing things this year and this is all down to the encouragement from Mrs B. who has helped every one of us achieve our goals. I have made the most incredible memories and speaking on behalf of all of the Upper Sixth and Upper Fifth leavers, they will last a lifetime. We’re saying goodbye, yes, but we will be back! I am going to miss Rhodes so much, from our amazing house spirit, house staff, matrons and positivity in all things that we do. A massive good luck to Lola, Fenella and all the future Upper Sixth for the future who I know will continue to make Rhodes the amazing place that it is.

THE GIRLS THRIVED IN THEIR TRACK AND FIELD EVENTS, SUPPORTING EACH OTHER THROUGHOUT

SOUTH

SOPHIE PITTS-TUCKER, HOUSE CAPTAIN

GILLMAN & SOAME

What a year it’s been! South house is renowned for its embodiment of house spirit, fun and laughter. We are so proud of all the Southies that took part in numerous events throughout the academic year and provided a positive atmosphere in the house.

The Michaelmas term kicked off by welcoming the new Fourth Form with a delicious barbecue and team building games. As they settled in, rehearsals commenced for the school’s most competitive and exciting event, House Dance, led by Sophie Pitts-Tucker, Luella Warr and Eva Morley who worked hard choreographing their routine. Alongside that was performed a wonderful Part-Song, led by Anna Harding. Despite not winning, we would all agree the Fourth Form were extremely committed and enthusiastic throughout the rehearsal process.

Sporting success is evident in South through our numerous achievements in both individual, and house, sporting events. At the start of the year, the enjoyable House Family Rounders provided a chance for the different year groups to mix and get to know each other better. Fourth Form became fully integrated into the house with the annual House Cross Country: it takes guts and enthusiasm to get around the incredibly muddy run, but all the Southies tackled it with determination (and even a smile on their faces!). Particular congratulations to Sophie Brierley who has firmly established herself as new resident whippet in the house. This event really does embody what ‘house spirit’ is all about.

Fives may not be a game many of us play, but our expectations were surpassed when we won the inter-house fives competition with Cubitt. Our willing participants, Charlotte Barr, Phoebe Gray, Sophie Derrick, and Lucinda Leaver, hit, slapped, returned and defended to the last, dominating the court. Many girls competed in House Hockey, House Netball, House Bouldering (big shout out to Charlotte Barr, Roxanne Lamming and Mary Sanderson for that), House Swimming, House Water Polo, House Badminton and House Tennis. Finally, the year ended on a high with the biggest house event of the year, House Athletics. South ran, jumped, threw, leaped, and most importantly, never gave up. Our second-place achievement is testament to just how willing South girls are to give each event their all. An important mention goes to those who volunteered for the 1500m and 800m (the toughest events): Alice Yule, Isla Saxel, Ava Saxel, Eloise Dixon, Charlotte Barr, Hannah-May Farris, Sophie Brierley, Mary Sanderson, Imogen Rowe, Sophie Pitts-Tucker and Ella Dupuy (who actually participated in both!). All competitors demonstrated leadership, willingness and determination, embodying South’s ethos and spirit.

We have also triumphed academically, coming first place in both the Senior and Junior House Maths comes as no surprise (thanks to Isabel Blakemore, Evie Anderson, Maddisson Brown, Georgina Evelyn, Sophia Lodge and Arabella Walton), but to combine this with our efforts in the affiliated House Challenge (Georgina Evelyn and Emily Wates for the seniors and Anoushka Woodworth, Isla Saxel, Anise Robinson and Maddisson Brown for Juniors) is just exceptional. Spelling Bee is always a challenging competition, but one that we tackled head-on with calm and quiet confidence, with Ava Saxel and Harriet Lodge doing us proud.

In October, the girls, their parents and the tutor team came together for a very important cause. Our South Charity Curry and Quiz night was a resounding success and managed to raise an incredible sum of money for our chosen charity, Ella’s, which aims to support women who have experienced trafficking and sexual exploitation. Well done to Scarlett Goodburn for her hard work with the t-shirts which have been so popular amongst the girls.

Music and Drama are integral parts of South’s identity. First up, with the help of Cranleigh’s Drama department, as well as Georgina Evelyn and Madeleine Robertson’s directing talents, and Mary Sanderson’s tech skills, South and Cubitt performed an outstanding production of The Boy Preference in the Michaelmas term. A very big round of applause to all the actors who took part, it really does take courage and confidence to stand up in front of your peers and perform. The Junior house play, The Three Musketeers, provided a stage for further talent to be showcased. Hannah-May Farris, Ottilie Waddell, Sophie Brierley, Maddisson Brown, Poppy Hirst and Lily Dupuy made our sides hurt from laughing in what was certainly a memorable performance. I am sure a highlight for a lot of you would be Cranleigh’s musi-

IT TAKES GUTS AND ENTHUSIASM TO GET AROUND THE INCREDIBLY MUDDY RUN

cal, West Side Story, where Sophie Pitts-Tucker, Alice Elliot-MurrayKynynmound, Maddisson Brown, Maddy Kamm, Eden Rowe, Mary Sanderson, Eleanor Troube and Flora Charnock all showed off their singing and dancing skills. What a talented group of girls we have in South!

To add to this, South also boasts some fantastic musicians. Anna Harding and Mia Prideaux wowed with their solos in the Carol Service at Christmas, and the lovely choir has spent countless hours this year rehearsing beautiful pieces for the rest of the school. In Lent term, Isla Saxel, Ava Saxel, Anise Robinson, Poppy Hirst and Lucinda Leaver performed in the affiliated House Music concert, showing just how much hard work pays off. Thank you for bringing such a joyful soundtrack to our school lives.

None of these successes would be possible without the support of the house team. Our Matrons, Tamsin, Pippa and SJ, provide unwavering support, love and care. Mrs Bartram-Collins is always there for us and never fails to provide useful advice in any situation. The addition of our resident South dog, Bagel, has also provided count-

less cuddles and love in the house. And then there is Mrs Barker, who is unfailingly present and supportive of us every single day. We could not wish for a better Housemistress, thank you for caring so much about us all. South sadly bids farewell to our Assistant Housemistress and Geography teacher, Miss Sellers, who consistently provided unconditional support for her tutees as well as the rest of the house. Her presence in house and willingness to give up her time to help others really will be missed.

Next year, we are excited to appoint Emily Wates and Arabella Walton as our new House Captain and Deputy. They will be supported by Mia Prideaux and Annabel Burns as our new Fourth Form prefects, Harriet Glaister as our Matron’s prefect, Roxanne Lamming as our sports prefect and Tabitha Rayer as Charity prefect. We know that you will be a fantastic team and big advocates for the house. Outside of house, Phoebe Gray has been appointed Head Girl, Sophia Lodge is our new head of Cranleigh Being, and Ella Dupuy is head of Diversity Alliance. Well done to all, we look forward to seeing the changes that you bring on behalf of everyone at Cranleigh.

OUR SIDES HURT FROM LAUGHING IN WHAT WAS CERTAINLY A MEMORABLE PERFORMANCE

WEST HOUSE

KATIE ABRAHAM HOUSE CAPTAIN

GILLMAN & SOAME

This past year in West has certainly been one to remember. With the Mrs Worsley era ending and the announcement of the new Housemistress, Mrs Smuts who will be accompanied by Miss Williams and Mr Hardy, we have definitely made the most of our remaining time with the outgoing Head! The social calendar has been full to the brim with house events, socials and performances keeping us all busy. With new Westies coming in the Lower Sixth and Fourth Form throughout the year, the addition of Miss Jung and Miss Gonzalez-Saavedra to the tutor team, as well as exchange students from Cranleigh China in the Fourth form, innumerable new friendships and memories have been made.

The year kicked off with House Dance and Part-Song, the most highly anticipated event of the year. The Fourth Form were in at the deep end learning Amy and Gabby’s pro-level choreography (and having to dance with boys!). They gave it their all, but we were robbed of the title. As the unofficial house motto states, consistency is key and it is the taking part that counts. The energetic and catchy dance won the hearts of the North-West supporters and the electric energy in Speech Hall spurred on our dancers, resulting in an amazing performance that I am sure they will never forget. On the other hand; in Part-Song, led by Darcy and Katie, we managed to break the curse of not placing and won with a rendition of Hymn for the Weekend by Coldplay.

The end of the Michaelmas term saw Westmas helping us and all of our Instagram followers in the countdown to Christmas, with our elf-on-the shelf causing mischief for the house to find in the mornings and families taking turns opening advent calendar doors!

Our Part-Song win evidently set the tone for the rest of the year as West has been a hub of musical and performative talent. Gabby and Scarlett wowed us all in the school musical West Side Story, a long-awaited collaborative musical and dance spectacle that aptly commemorated the 60-year anniversary of Cranleigh being the first UK school to perform it. The junior play, The Three Musketeers, had members of the audience in stitches, with a standout performance from Zoe, alongside Molly, Amaya, Sienna Vandrau, Morifeoluwa and Isa. There have been many formal singing and musical competitions, accompanied by less formal open mic nights with the wider school that never fail to impress, and in-house karaoke nights which have encouraged all of the girls to take part and resulted in a range of hilarious and beautifully moving performances, even raps.

As usual, West have given their all to house events. When the house comes out in support, whether it is for chess, climbing, netball or water polo, donned in pink attire we truly can’t be missed! House climbing, won by Tiwa and Paige, was our biggest win alongside a good result in House water polo. Whether we win or lose we always display a general give-it-a-go attitude with enthusiastic support. House swimming was a highlight with special commendation due to Sienna Reilly and Jessica Poole who absolutely smashed their races, gliding rapidly through the pool and leaving their competitors in a fight for second place.

With the introduction of Butts reps, the Sixth Form socials calendar has been sprinkled with events. The Halloween social saw the Lower Sixth as basketball players with the North Lower Sixth as their cheerleaders, and the Upper Sixth dressed as the North Monday Night Football team, while North donned West Upper Sixth tracksuits. A riveting game of assassin saw Sixth Formers trying to catch others out with random objects in random places and kept everyone on their toes. The Lower School have also had socials with their year, and we have welcomed other houses in for dance nights, hot chocolate and many other fun activities that have helped each year bond. We also welcomed our Senior Prefects, Ozzy and Lauren, into the house as they came and had a chat with us about school life and introduced themselves to the younger years. Family nights have been a bi-weekly occurrence, full of food and laughter. The new pizza ovens resulted in some marvellous gastronomic masterpieces and each family’s turn was greatly anticipated. The whole house participated in a mood-boarding social at the start of Lent term to manifest and visualise positivity for the rest of the new year, which was a hit!

Now that the academic year has come to an end we all have much on which to reflect and be thankful. Primarily, all of the work that Mrs Worsley has done in shaping the house to

IN-HOUSE KARAOKE NIGHTS HAVE ENCOURAGED ALL OF THE GIRLS TO TAKE PART AND RESULTED IN A RANGE OF HILARIOUS AND BEAUTIFULLY MOVING PERFORMANCES, EVEN RAPS

WEST HOUSE

be an inclusive, kind and encouraging environment where everyone can feel comfortable to be themselves and support one another. Her enthusiasm and energy have made West such a special place, something which is appreciated by current and past Westies. We all wish her so much happiness in her new role at Blundells. We also have goodbyes to say to Mrs Flack, Mrs Reader and Mr Worsley who played key roles in their time in the West community, and will be dearly missed (just a reminder to all, #onceawestiealwaysawestie, so please do pop by), and we wish Mrs Flack the best in her new role in South, who are extremely lucky to have her. We wish the best to Olivia and Amelia who are leaving from the Upper Fifth, who we wish all the best at their new Sixth Forms, keep being kind, kind, kind, and we all trust that they will do amazing things in their remaining school careers and beyond! A final goodbye is to our Upper Sixth, each and every one of them have been a great asset to the house and we wish them the best of luck with their exam results and for their futures.

With the new leadership coming in the form of Mrs Smuts, Mr Hardy, Miss Williams and the incoming Upper Sixth, we are excited for next year and the new adventures to come!

WE HAVE WELCOMED OTHER HOUSES IN FOR DANCE NIGHTS, HOT CHOCOLATE AND MANY OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE HELPED EACH YEAR BOND

INNUMERABLE NEW FRIENDSHIPS AND MEMORIES HAVE BEEN MADE

COMBINED CADET FORCE

MAJOR JULIAN MONEY, CCF CONTINGENT COMMANDER

Once again, it was a fun packed year for Cadets in Cranleigh Combined Cadet force. The year started as always with newly appointed seniors under the leadership of RSM Ben Boyd who kitted up the eager lower fifth Cadets and taught them the basics of drill.

The first overnight trip was Exercise Tiger Cub. The contingent travelled to Tangier Wood on the Kent / Sussex border during October Long Leave. Seniors instructed recruits how to cook their ration packs and, most importantly, with the torrential rain how to erect their basha to sleep under. Cadets learned how to identify sounds at night, tracking, woodland navigation, constructing and lighting a signal fire and took part in axe-throwing.

The main aim of the first term is recruits earning their berets and preparing for Remembrance Sunday. This year 100 Cadets paraded through the village, played music, took part in readings and laid a wreath on behalf of the School.

In the new year Upper Fifth Cadets took part in the Method of Instruction Cadre (MOI) which teaches them how to be instructors and plan, prepare and deliver lessons to junior Cadets. An important skill in CCF which encourages older Cadets to instruct as much as possible, to develop leadership skills.

Easter camp was based out of Halton Training Camp in Lancaster. From here Cadets took part in adventurous activities in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. Cadets visited Honister slate mine and after a tour climbed over and through the mine using via ferrata, ziplines and crossing a bailey bridge 1000 ft up…before jumping off it! Other activities included climbing, caving and navigation at Malham Cove, famous from the Harry Potter movies. All Cadets passed the Bronze National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS).

At the start of May Long Leave, 13 Lower Sixth Cadets attended a static line parachuting course at Netheravon. Cadets spent the

day learning skills and emergency procedures, but as they were preparing for their first jump the wind picked up and became too strong for students. The instructors at the centre, however, went above and beyond and stayed late for a weather window. As the sun set over Stonehenge, Cadets successfully jumped independently from 3,500 feet, controlling their chutes to a safe landing, completing the course.

The first event of a busy Summer term was D-Day 80. The CCF was involved in organising a Cranleigh Village event to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings which included two parades. In the morning the Lower Sixth Cadets attended a service at the war memorial. The new RSM, Molly Barbour-Smith took on the role of CSgt with the Contingent banner and newly appointed CSM, Ella Dupuy did the reading. Rafe Buxton played the last post and the National Anthem note perfect. In the evening Cadets formed up with the Lord Lt of Surrey with members of the Village Cadets along Village Way led by Mr Andrews on the bagpipes. There was a Drumhead Service followed by the lighting of the beacon by the Lord Lt.

The final field day of the year was Ex Tiger’s Fury on Bordon Training Area. Recruits put their weapon handling into practice taking part in blank firing exercises led by the new seniors. Activities included a full ambush and a section attack with pyrotechnics.

This was good preparation for summer camp at Folkestone, this year a tented camp. Activities included escape room, clay pigeon shooting, paintball Close Quarters Battle (CQB), blank-firing

SENIORS INSTRUCTED RECRUITS

HOW TO COOK THEIR RATION PACKS AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, WITH THE TORRENTIAL RAIN HOW TO ERECT THEIR BASHA TO SLEEP UNDER

attacks including house clearances, survival, a range day and adventure training (stand up paddle boarding, raft building, kayaking, climbing, mountain biking and archery). The week finished with a competition day, Cranleigh came third getting medals in the escape room, drill and archery.

SHOOTING

Ozzy Larmer, Emily Reed and Scarlett Goodburn took part in the 10m standing air rifle, coming second in the South East, which qualified them for the national final in Birmingham where they finished sixth.

Cranleigh hosted the Cranleigh Open, a British shooting Target Sprint event where athletes from all over the country attended to qualify for the final. Six Cadets from Cranleigh qualified for the final, which we are hosting at School.

The annual shooting match against the OCs, The Eilley, was a close affair at Bisley with a win going to the OCs. Well done to Bella Strange who won the Welford Shield as the highest scoring pupil. This was good preparation for the South East target rifle comp. Cranleigh came third with some impressive scores.

During the holidays a young shooting team attended the prestigious Bisley Schools event where they had the best performance Cranleigh has had for over 40 years, coming fifth in the Ashburton IV’s, fourth in the Surrey punchbowl and seventh in the Cadet pairs.

OUTDOOR EDUCATION

MR JULIAN MONEY, DIRECTOR OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION

It was another exciting and action-packed year for the Outdoor Education department. Despite some wet weather, students embraced the challenges, learning new skills and discovering lifelong hobbies. From pushing beyond their comfort zones to exploring the great outdoors, it’s been a year full of growth, fun, and memorable experiences.

The Fourth Form embarked on their usual round of activities, including archery, navigation, bush craft, and environmental learning, all while making the most of our incredible facilities.

The department also saw exciting changes. Mr Leamon has taken on the Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) programme, and the Outdoor Education team has joined forces with the Sustainability Department to work on innovative new projects. Mrs Taylor’s dedication and hard work paid off when she qualified as an indoor climbing instructor – a significant achievement that requires both expertise and commitment. Mr Statham has propelled the paddling programme forward with the aim of re-entering the prestigious DW Race. We’re also thrilled to welcome Miss Dicker, whose enthusiasm and energy has already made a huge impact on the team. Buckle up, it’s going to be another busy year!

CLIMBING: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

Climbing has remained a favourite activity, catering to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced climbers. Cranleigh’s climbing programme focuses on individual growth, and the team works closely with our athletes to reset the wall each term – after much head-scratching and collaboration of course.

Climbing is offered as both a priority time activity and a sport. This year students have had outstanding success in competitions, securing second place in the South East region and fifth nationally across bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing. One of the most enjoyable events has been the Inter-House Bouldering competition, with South House winning the girls’ trophy and North House taking the boys’ title. West/North claimed the affiliated trophy. A remarkable year of climbing achievements.

PADDLING: MAKING WAVES

In addition to the regular paddling sessions during priority time, our students have taken to the canal to develop their skills and work through the Go Paddling award scheme. During the Summer term, a group of enthusiastic paddlers had their first experience in the K2 boats – also known as the ‘wobbly boats’! After a few initial ‘swims’, everyone got the hang of it, and we’re looking forward to entering races soon.

SCUBA DIVING: A NEW UNDERWATER ADVENTURE

This year, we introduced an exciting new activity—scuba diving. As we prepare for an adventurous trip to the Maldives, students have been diligently working through the PADI course. This involves online theory lessons, confined pool dives, and two intensive days of lake diving. We can’t wait for the upcoming underwater exploration.

FOURTH FORM ADVENTURE DAYS: EMBRACING WILD WONDER WEEK

As part of Wild Wonder Week, which highlights the productivity and value of outdoor learning, the Fourth Form took part in two incredible adventure days. Half of the year group trekked across the stunning South Downs in perfect weather, while the other half immersed themselves in climbing, navigation, kayaking, CCF activities, and an adventure walk. The latter group put their newly acquired skills to the test by foraging and cooking over an open fire – a true wilderness experience.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD: A YEAR OF CHALLENGES AND TRIUMPHS

DofE continues to be our most popular activity in the Outdoor Education programme, offering students invaluable experiences. The Bronze cohort, led by Miss Gibson, consisted of over 90 students who spent the year honing their skills. They completed a practice expedition based at school before heading out for their two-day expedition in the Surrey Hills. We’re proud to report that all participants passed the expedition, with 60% completing the award and several others nearly there.

THIS YEAR WE INTRODUCED AN EXCITING NEW ACTIVITY – SCUBA DIVING

The Silver Award group, under Mr Leamon’s new leadership, faced a challenging practice expedition in the wet and wild Ashdown Forest. This prepared them well for their qualifying expedition in the New Forest – a three-day, two-night adventure.

The Gold Award cohort saw record numbers this year. Mrs Taylor and Mr Leamon led expeditions, including a special trip to Dartmoor for those who couldn’t attend the summer expeditions. Despite horrendous weather at Easter, which required some lastminute changes, the team persevered, moving to a campsite in Princetown to regroup over hot chocolate. Those who couldn’t complete the expedition returned for extra practice and later triumphed during the qualifying expedition in South Wales. The teams successfully completed the famous “Fan Dance” route along the Brecon Beacons ridge, climbing Pen Y Fan. Their perseverance and achievement were nothing short of inspiring.

A special congratulations to Ozzy Larmer and Charlotte Barr, who received their Gold Award certificates from Prince Edward at Buckingham Palace. We couldn’t be more proud of their dedication and success.

The Outdoor Education Department has had a remarkable year, filled with adventure, resilience, and achievement. We look forward to even more exciting opportunities and challenges in the year ahead. Thanks must go to the whole Outdoor Ed team that involves most members of teaching staff, but more importantly to the students who embrace the challenges with such enthusiasm and my job as the “Head of Fun” so enjoyable.

SUSTAINABILITY

MR PHIL LEAMON, HEAD OF SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

This year’s Sustainability prefect was Harry Skinner (Upper Sixth, Cubitt) and his deputy was Lucy Sturt (Lower Sixth, Rhodes). It has been a building year, rather than a year of huge new initiatives: in particular, we have tried to develop sustainable initiatives, environmental education and our outdoor learning.

Michaelmas saw the development of the house strategies in a new and simplified format, which hopefully gives houses the impetus and freedom to take ownership for their own sustainable habits. There was also a focus on developing our PSHE and educational resources. After the disappointment of the abandonment of Meat-Free Meals, a highlight was the ’Focus on Sustainable Food’ session where pupils were given a session on food and sustainability, getting rid of some of the myths about this sensitive subject and then were asked to create a whole week’s menu that met health, cost and sustainability requirements. This was a really great session and the kitchens did a fantastic job responding to this and to set up a vote for a soya vs meat chilli test. Whilst all (ok, most) in the Sustainability Council felt frustrated that Meat-Free Meals were being stopped on account of the amount of waste, it shows the challenge that institutions have to change social habits – the altruism of ‘just because it’s the right thing to do’ does not really exist, even in educational institutions, and it is a hard lesson to learn which battles you have to fight.

The Surrey Environmental Action schools group continues to be a really positive organisation for all its member pupils and staff and despite the time challenges all schools feel – the sharing of information, ideas and determination to make a difference is hugely inspiring – thanks to all our partner schools for their positivity in this endeavour.

October saw a fabulous apple harvest in the orchard and the yearly apple pressing session was a busy and fast-paced event this year, making a wonderful 50 litres of tasty juice. Once a considerable amount had been drunk by the thirsty workers, there was still a good amount left to make into cider for later in the year.

Christmas saw the inaugural Cranleigh Sustainability Lecture, where the fabulous Natalie Fee came and spoke to the Lower Sixth about her own incredible journey towards sustainability and how you can do good in the world and still get paid for it. Natalie was the perfect mix of determinism and good humour for our first lecture and there is a lesson here for all that young people can build a solid financial future for themselves whilst being a positive contributor to the planet.

New Year saw the second Cranleigh Wassail take place – already an incredibly popular event across both schools – and Harry and Lucy transformed themselves into the Orchard King and Queen for the event. Songs were sung, a mighty noise was made and the trees were blessed for a good harvest this year. This event is joy-

ous and fun but, importantly, ties us to the land that provides for us. I am pleased to report that there was no late frost this year (just lots of rain) and so the harvest looks decent again. Fingers crossed!

Late Lent saw Eco Week with environmental teaching, lectures and the Golden Bin competitions. The ever-popular Second-Hand Clothes Sale was fantastically attended and we made over £1,000 for local and nature-based charities including Surrey Wildlife Trust and Zero Carbon Guildford. Emily and Cody added a touch of class to this event with their homemade clothes - absolutely beautiful. A new addition was the Parents’ Sustainable Careers talk where a number of parents who work in sustainable careers came to speak to the pupils. This was a fantastic event and hopefully next year it will be even better attended. A huge thank you to all the amazing parents who gave up their time to speak to the pupils. Rhodes cemented their reputation as the most sustainable house by winning the Golden Bin competition for the second time – can anyone knock them off their recycled perch?

Summer is always a busy time for the Sustainability team but was also an opportunity to develop our outdoor learning to get our students really engaged with our beautiful grounds and nature. The term started with Lucy Sturt and Lola Norwoord-Perkins, visiting the Youth Action for Nature day at Surrey Wildlife Trust’s education centre in Nower Wood, near Leatherhead. During a full day they heard talks from young conservationists, learned how to pond dip and identify various species and, probably the highlight of the day, learned about safely catching birds in a mist net for ringing. It was a fantastic day and the girls came back incredibly inspired.

THE SURREY ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION SCHOOLS GROUP CONTINUES TO BE A REALLY POSITIVE ORGANISATION FOR ALL ITS MEMBER PUPILS AND STAFF AND DESPITE THE TIME CHALLENGES ALL SCHOOLS FEEL

good. The new team has already made the decision to move Eco Week to Michaelmas, which is

show off all the amazing things we do and our wonderful eco tent, manned by Lucy and Tiana

Soon after this, it was time for Harry to hand over his eco prefect title to his successor and Lucy, who has been an outstanding deputy this year, was more than worthy of stepping up and taking on the role. Many congratulations to Lucy - she has been a vocal member of the Sustainability Council for a long time and has fantastic vision and ideas. Tiana Iiriti (Rhodes Upper Fifth) will be taking on the deputy role and there is also a strong group of House Reps: next year is looking good. The new team has already made the decision to move Eco Week to Michaelmas, which is bold and sensible, so I have high hopes for what they will achieve. Open Day brought a chance to show off all the amazing things we do and our wonderful eco tent, manned by Lucy and Tiana was a huge success, drawing plenty of compliments from parents and prospective pupils alike. for eco Council for a long time and has fantastic vision

SUSTAINABILITY

Finally, the end of term has brought our major event for this term – Wild Wonder Week. This fantastic, week-long extravaganza of all things nature – a development of last year’s outdoor learning week – was an opportunity for our students to get outside and connect with nature through a variety of fun and inspiring events. Using traditional, outdoor mullein candles, we celebrated midsummer and the longest day with a joyous celebration as the sun went down. This is the first time we have celebrated midsummer and it feels like the start of a wonderful new tradition.

Cranleigh’s first outdoor chapel was also a new event that was joyous worship at its best and also feels like an excellent new tradition. Codi and Ted’s singing was absolutely magical.

Monday and Tuesday of Wild Wonder Week saw the Fourth Form Wild Adventure Days with the entire year out for two days. Half each day did the glorious hike along the Seven Sisters cliffs, whilst the others went kayaking, orienteering, paint-balling or on a foraging and nature session with campfire cookery. The weather was fantastic and these events really help to get young people out into nature and connecting with the world around them.

We also had a visit from Connie at Wild About Britain – a local conservation organisation. Connie brought some amazing endangered UK animals to visit us – a kestrel, a smooth snake, a toad, a tawny owl and the group favourite, a very sleepy hedgehog! The pupils and staff alike were held spellbound and it was amazing to see the power that nature and living creatures hold over the human imagination.

CRANLEIGH’S FIRST OUTDOOR CHAPEL WAS ALSO A NEW EVENT THAT WAS JOYOUS WORSHIP AT ITS BEST AND ALSO FEELS LIKE AN EXCELLENT NEW TRADITION. CODI AND TED’S SINGING WAS ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL

Finally we ran Outdoor Learning lessons to get staff and pupils outdoors into our amazing grounds. Outdoor Learning has proven benefits for physical and mental health, focus and concentration, energy levels, creativity and empathy and, crucially, provides moments of memorable, inspiring learning for pupils – moments they will hopefully remember for the rest of their lives.

A huge thanks to everyone who worked on these fantastic events.

It could be easy to forget the meaning behind all the fun, sustainable events at Cranleigh but our key message is that we can make a better, more sustainable future whilst maintaining profound joy in the world around us.

THIS YEAR’S ‘PASTORAL TOOL KIT’ CONSIDERED THE BOOK OF JOB AND HOW TO SUPPORT OUR FRIENDS GOING THROUGH HARD TIMES

CHAPEL

THE REV’D JACOB HARRISON, CHAPLAIN

This year the Chapel continued to provide moments to pause, reflect and engage amidst the busy school week as we explored a variety of themes in our talk series. An ever-favourite series A Playlist for Life returned, exploring the hidden depths of some contemporary songs. This year’s ‘Pastoral Tool Kit’ considered the book of Job and how to support our friends going through hard times. We explored the meaning of everyday phrases we use which originated in the King James Bible and writings of Shakespeare, with pupils challenged to work out which was which. Our year finished with a summer talk series with a name that didn’t quite roll off the tongue: ‘Big Questions to Ask and Answer Before Leaving Cranleigh School’. Nevertheless, questions we’ve all possibly considered as we consider our humanity and this glorious world in which we live. There have also been opportunities to hear from wider members of the Chapel community, and from teaching staff delivering their ‘Parting Words’. I am, as ever, indebted to colleagues who speak in Chapel and to Dr Andrew Thomas and Mr Phil Scriven in enabling such fine congregational singing and choral excellence. Thank you.

This year we were not just confined to the Chapel – in the Summer term we sang out from the quad at Outdoor Evensong, ably supported by pupils who form the Contemporary Evensong band. Events within the chaplaincy reached the swimming pool too, where baptisms took place as pupils marked their journey of faith. In the Lent term we held our annual Confirmation Service which was taken by the newly installed Bishop of Dorking, The Rt Rev’d Paul Davies. It was a wonderful time of celebration for all.

At the start of the year we welcomed The Rev’d David Reid onto the chaplaincy team. Having taken on a significant role at the Prep School, I am indebted to David for how much he has also contributed to life at the Senior School. At the end of the year we said farewell to an outstanding Assistant Chaplain, Miss Taya Sellers, who has been a wonderful help throughout her three years at Cranleigh and leaves to become a Head of Department at Monkton Combe School. From helping to prepare numerous Confirmation candidates, to running Explore, leading Bible studies, speaking in Chapel, leading prayers, tidying cupboards, assisting with chaplaincy admin, preparing readers, and generally being a great colleague, she has been a blessing to many.

Over the last year it has been a real encouragement to welcome parents to Parents Chapel and to the Prayer Suppers, thank you for your support and prayers for the chaplaincy work we do.

CRANLEIGH FOUNDATION

MRS BELINDA GRAHAM-RACK, HEAD OF CRANLEIGH FRIENDS

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 14th Fair, which featured an array of fabulous stalls as well as a wide selection of caterers so that shoppers could have breakfast or lunch and spend a morning or afternoon at the Fair. Over 750 people visited, and it raised nearly £17,000 for the Foundation. We’d also like to say a huge thank you to our sponsors, Hardwood Ltd and to our tombola sponsors, Burns and Webber Prime, as well as to our committee of parent volunteers without whom this event would not take place and, of course, our thanks go 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 a glorious 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, with a beautiful rendition of Oh Holy Night by OC Fayruz Megdiche. The retiring collection from the service raised £1,152 for the Foundation.

In Martin Reader’s final year as Head, he had expressed a wish to celebrate music, drama and sport, so Cranleigh Friends were asked to help to arrange celebratory events. November saw the 50th anniversary of the Helen Wareham music competition. Cranleigh Friends organised a gala evening to which all previous winners of the competition and all music scholars from the past 50 years, were invited. After canapés and fizz, around 250 guests were treated to a wonderful series of performances by current music students, with cheese and wine served in the interval.

IN NOVEMBER CRANLEIGH CHRISTMAS FAIR RAISED NEARLY £17,000 FOR THE FOUNDATION

In February, there was a gala performance of West Side Story to celebrate the anniversary of 60 years of musical theatre at Cranleigh. Members of the original cast were invited back, along with drama alumni. After drinks and canapes, Amanda Holden interviewed a Foundation bursary recipient who is currently studying drama in London, before everyone was treated to a fantastic performance of West Side Story with American themed interval refreshments. The icing on the cake was the appearance of the former cast members on stage at the end of the show, a moment that all those present will remember forever.

June saw a celebration of a decade of sport at Cranleigh, with vintage afternoon tea served in a marquee, enjoyed by parents and Old Cranleighans from the past decade, before the opening of the new sport and dance facilities by Ollie Pope.

Cranleigh Friends has worked closely with the OC Society, and together we organised a meeting of the OC Business Forum and the Cranleigh Network at the Institute of Engineering and Technology, to discuss Future Proofing business and harnessing AI. This was attended by OCs and current and former parents working in relevant sectors.

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.

You can read more about the Cranleigh Foundation and see an interview with one of our former Foundation pupils at www.cranleigh.org/about-us/supportcranleigh/the-cranleigh-foundation/

VOLUNTARY ACTION

MRS REBECCA BARKER, HEAD OF VOLUNTARY ACTION

Voluntary Action (VA) is something very close to my heart: Cranleigh is full of amazing opportunities of which this is just one but it affords the possibility of really going outside one’s comfort zone and can make a real and lasting impact on others’ lives. VA is a weekly activity that students can opt into to fulfil their Duke of Edinburgh requirement or simply because they want to give a little time and energy to benefit the local community in some way.

It is a time to look beyond our own concerns and needs, and, although it can be tough at times, the students gain so much. It requires some sacrifice and we don’t always receive the praise that we might expect when we serve, yet the ripple effects can be felt by others both locally and internationally.

Currently as a VA group we are engaged with 13 different activities, some of which take place on site and others that require some travel.

This year we struck up a new relationship with The Simon Trust and Linden Farm. We have been delighted to welcome some autistic adults to make some music each week. For those of you who came to the Summer Concert, you will know how special that was and how pleased we are to partner in a very small way with such a wonderful enterprise.

Another first for us came in the shape of the Restless Development Schools’ Triathlon. Here is what our volunteers wrote: “Cranleigh was swarming with people and the

excitement in the air was palpable. The teams of children were jumping from one event to the next waiting their turn to swim, cycle and run, to raise money for Restless Development.”

One of the largest VA sections bakes for both a homeless shelter in Guildford and nurses on night shifts in the Royal Surrey Hospital. Creative, industrious and without the reward of being able to eat what they make, our bakers’ efforts are hugely appreciated each week as their offerings sustain those who don’t have regular meals or those who are tirelessly working in a busy and stretching environment. Mrs Gangemi and Miss White have ably corralled the students into making tasty treats and even into tidying up after themselves!

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 the spaces they have with Mr Leamon, Miss Bartlett and Mr Weighton.

Lots of our students enjoy the opportunity to spend some time with residents in Knowle Park Nursing Home or in Elmbridge Retirement Village. Whether it involves playing some games like Bananagrams or simply being a friendly face to chat with for an hour, experiences and stories have been shared to the enrichment of all.

OUR GARDENERS HAVE BEEN HARD AT WORK IN BOTH THE SCHOOL GARDEN AND IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SPACES INCLUDING BERYL’S PATCH AND THE COMMUNITY ORCHARD IN CRANLEIGH VILLAGE

We now help out with two after school clubs in local village primary schools. There is the chaos of craft and the excitement of games and sports, allowing Cranleigh students a space in which to step up and lead younger children in their activities. A big thank you to Mrs Reader who has helped our students actively engage and reflect on how they could do better week by week. A big thank you too to Mr Rothwell who has done similarly.

Ms Rogers kindly drives a number of students each week to the Jigsaw School in Dunsfold. Visiting and interacting with the students there can be a steep learning curve for Cranleighans but it is such a privilege to be able to meet and play with the children there. Likewise, when we host students from St Joseph’s School. Miss Sellers has led that group and she has been invaluable in terms of helping our students reflect on the challenges and joys of building good relationships with the children there. It certainly requires a sense of humour and a good dollop of patience but we are never without things to celebrate.

In the first term, we painstakingly wrapped many shoe boxes – no mean feat now that most have their lids attached! They were then filled with Christmas presents bought with money raised from fundraising and also kind donations and taken by the Cranleigh Rotary Club who organized transport to Ukraine. Now that they have disbanded, we shall need to find another way of making that happen but make it we shall!

A fair bit has been accomplished 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 if you happen to know of any.

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CRANLEIGH PREPARATORY SCHOOL

THE MAJOR EXCITEMENT IN RECENT MONTHS COMES FROM THE APPOINTMENT OF THE INCOMING HEAD, WILL NEWMAN WILL START IN JANUARY 2025

MR NEIL BROOKS, HEADMASTER

The Prep School has long been a place of joy and vibrancy and this year has been no exception. There is still a strong sense of developing the children both academically and personally. Lessons (including, Sports, Music, Drama, Food Tech, Design Technology), clubs and activities are all part of the synergy which meets the School’s aims.

Whilst obvious highlights are often provided by the large events such as Form 3’s production of Frozen, Form 5’s performance of Shrek, the Autumn and Summer Concerts, etc., further satisfaction is found in all the other operations of the School such as inter-house competitions (Hearts seem to be dominating at present), chapel services and simply walking around seeing children fully engaged in exploring, inventing, creating, interacting, collaborating and adding to the community whilst all the while learning.

A noticeable change this year has been to the sporting offering. Major games such as hockey, rugby, football (girls now have a soccer season), netball and cricket still prevail and are identifiable strengths of the School, but there are now some Saturdays when pupils can elect to try golf, squash, Eton Fives, NFL, pickleball and badminton.

The major excitement in recent months comes from the appointment of the incoming Head, Will Newman will start in January 2025. Currently Head at Casterton Prep (Sedbergh’s Prep school) in Cumbria, Will is familiar with the Surrey Hills from his time at Edgeborough. He also spent part of his career as Deputy Head at Taunton Prep. Will and his wife Liz’s arrival is much anticipated. Will is an eager sportsman and also enjoys playing the guitar.

Future plans for the School include greater cooperation and connection with Cranleigh School to give pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 a more consistent experience by sharing resources across both schools and linking the curriculum. This will help with spreading good practice between the schools and also increase familiarity for those Prep School children who aspire to move on to Cranleigh School.

The talented and dedicated staff continue to serve the children in such a manner as to provide them with a first-rate education.

BEYOND OURSELVES

MRS AMANDA READER, HEAD OF CAREERS

Being involved in the work of Beyond Ourselves for the last ten years has been the highlight of my time at Cranleigh. It has been an absolute joy to see how much of an impact Beyond Ourselves has had on the lives of the children and teaching staff at Kawama School as well as on the lives of our Cranleigh students.

Each year we ask our Zambia trip pupils to raise £300 each for the work of Beyond Ourselves. This really helps them to engage with the charity and see the impact that this can have on the Zambian community. This year, the pupils completely blew us away with their fundraising, not only with their activities but also the total amount raised. They did a Tough Mudder, a solo two-mile swim, a half-marathon and cycled the South Downs Way, raising a staggering £23,400. A special shout out must go to Sophia Lodge who raised an amazing £5,459.

MEMORIES FROM THIS YEAR’S TRIP:

“The most memorable part of the trip was finding out that a little boy called Lazarus was going to be able to see fully again. He was unable to see due to a cataract in his eyes and this meant it was incredibly hard for him to understand exam questions. Considering that he had huge exams the following week the news that we could help him get glasses and give him the correct operation really was a highlight for not only me but for everyone.”

“So-called ‘circle time’ or ‘reflections’ was the most hard-hitting part of this incredible experience. I can still vividly picture the conversations we had, which allowed us to dig deep and analyse what we had seen that day. The most pressing topic of conversation was how we could help people in Zambia. Most people may think that throwing money is the answer but this is certainly not the case. Cranleigh School cannot just raise money every year because when we leave what will happen? This is why it is so important to create a long-lasting legacy that can be used to help small pockets in Zambia develop independently from donations. This was a very hard topic to grasp for many of us and personally enlightened me to ways in which Cranleigh School is going to create a legacy that out-lives all of us. A once in a lifetime experience which I remember every day.”

“I absolutely loved the bus rides in between Nsobe Game Camp, Kitwe and the Kawama School. These bus rides opened our eyes to so much about Zambia. We were able to see the changes in the level of wealth and prosperity just by driving through different neighbourhoods. This allowed us to witness the true Zambia and also enabled us to take in the sights and sounds of the cities and the countryside that we would have otherwise not have seen.”

ZAMBIA

600 SCHOOLS USING JOLLY PHONICS

300,000

THE MOMENTS WITH THE SCHOOL AND IN THE VILLAGE ARE MEMORIES THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET; THEY MADE SUCH AN IMPACT ON MY LIFE AND IT IS A MOMENT IN MY MIND TO WHICH I WILL ALWAYS RETURN CRANLEIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP WITH BEYOND OURSELVES 2011-2024 5,350 KAWAMA SCHOOL

5,000 TEACHERS

CRANLEIGH SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP WITH BEYOND OURSELVES 2011-2024

5,000 TEACHERS

600 SCHOOLS USING JOLLY PHONICS TRAINED IN JOLLY PHONICS

300,000 STUDENTS WHO HAVE LEARNT TO READ AND WRITE USING JOLLY PHONICS

KAWAMA SCHOOL ZAMBIA

5,350 PUPILS ENROLLED

286,000 MEALS SERVED

67% of pupils completed Grade 12

GRADE 12

CRANLEIGH ABU DHABI

MRS TRACY CROWDER-CLOE, PRINCIPAL

As the 2023 academic year comes to a close, we reflect on a year filled with notable achievements, exceptional performances, and a thriving school community. This year has seen many opportunities to celebrate success across various domains, marking significant milestones and fostering an environment of growth and excellence.

In November, Cranleigh Abu Dhabi was named the best school for Post-16 Education and Sixth Form in the UAE, a testament to our commitment to academic excellence. This accolade was complemented by our students’ active participation in prestigious events, such as the COP28 initiative with the Abu Dhabi government, where ten students engaged in youth programmes focused on sustainability. Additionally, our students participated in the 14th session of the IRENA assembly, contributing to discussions with ministerial representatives from 169 countries. Cranleigh Abu Dhabi was also re-awarded the prestigious Wellbeing Award for Schools by the NCB and Optimus Education, becoming the first international school to receive this re-award. We also received the Excellence in Pupil Development Award, and most of our Year 12 cohort completed an Institute of Leadership and Management Award in preparation for their leadership roles in Year 13.

This year has also been extraordinary for sports. Since September, 70 teams have competed across ten different sports. Our golf team triumphed at the BSME Golf Championships, winning for the fourth consecutive year. The U13, U15, and U19 Girls’ Netball teams also delivered exceptional performances, with the U15 and U19s securing top spots at the BSME games. The senior swimming team finished fourth in the Abu Dhabi championships, with the junior team finishing third. Our U13 girls’ football team won the BSME championships in Doha, and our volleyball and basketball programs saw significant successes as well.

Performing arts have flourished this year with multiple events and collaborations. In October, performing arts students from Cranleigh UK collaborated on a week-long project at the Louvre

Abu Dhabi, culminating in a promenade performance. Our dancers also performed in Cranleigh’s senior musical, West Side Story in March. Prep students delighted audiences with Mary Poppins, and we hosted the British Schools of the Middle East Dance Competition, where our Prep dancers took first place and Seniors secured third place. A special highlight was hosting Shania Twain and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan as part of the Forbes 30/50 Summit. Our Creative Interpreters art team presented a remarkable showcase at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Our students’ visionary pieces brought a fresh perspective to the museum’s historic ambiance. In the BSME Art Competition, 25 students participated, earning a well-deserved third place. In an unprecedented event, over 1000 students participated in a cultural expedition at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, transforming the museum into a living classroom.

Enrichment Week saw Senior School students embark on overseas trips to Nepal, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Oman. Prep School students explored the cultural heritage of Abu Dhabi with visits to Qasr Al Hosn, The Falcon Hospital, and Umm Al Emarat Park. Throughout the year, students participated in various CCAs, including sports, performing arts, STEM, and art. Highlights included trips to Saadiyat Golf Club, Mamsha for padel tennis, and the Louvre for art skills improvement. Students also completed their Bronze, Silver, or Gold Duke of Edinburgh International Awards and took part in Model UN competitions.

CRANLEIGH ABU DHABI WAS RE-AWARDED THE PRESTIGIOUS WELLBEING AWARD FOR SCHOOLS BY THE NCB AND OPTIMUS EDUCATION, BECOMING THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL TO RECEIVE THIS RE-AWARD

CRANLEIGH CHINA

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

CRANLEIGH

CHANGSHA WAS HONOURED WITH THE TITLE OF “BEST NEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL” AT THE CHINA SCHOOLS AWARDS

A major highlight for Cranleigh China in 2023-24 was the exhilarating opportunity to send our first group of students to Cranleigh School in the UK. This immersive experience offered our students a glimpse into life as a Cranleigh student, allowing them to participate in classes and explore the rich tapestry of co-curricular activities available. From engaging in spirited debates in the classroom to taking to the field for thrilling sporting competitions, every moment was a chance for our students to embrace the Cranleigh ethos of holistic education. Sport emerged as a particular highlight, with our students relishing the opportunity to showcase their skills and sportsmanship on the playing fields alongside their peers from Cranleigh UK.

Beyond academic and athletic pursuits, our students forged meaningful friendships with Cranleigh UK students, bonding over shared interests and experiences. The camaraderie and sense of community they experienced transcended borders, reinforcing the interconnectedness of the Cranleigh family of schools.

Upon their return, it was heartening to witness the profound impact of this experience on our students. Many eagerly

shared anecdotes of their time abroad, regaling classmates with tales of their adventures and newfound friendships. Indeed, the resounding sentiment echoed by many was a longing to return to Cranleigh UK – a testament to the indelible impression left by their time spent immersing themselves in the vibrant tapestry of Cranleigh life.

In other news, Cranleigh Changsha continued to deliver academic excellence, achieving remarkable success throughout the year. Notably, the school received offers from both Oxford and Cambridge for the second year running, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing exceptional talent. Additionally, the team in Changsha was honoured with the title of “Best New International School” at the China Schools Awards, recognising its outstanding contributions to education since opening in September 2020. Moreover, the school’s burgeoning reputation was further underscored by its nomination for two TES Awards for International Schools, a testament to its commitment to innovation and excellence in education.

Meanwhile, Cranleigh Wuhan also celebrated a series of impressive achievements, particularly in the realm of university offers. With offers from universities such as Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, and Berkeley, among others, Cranleigh Wuhan students have demonstrated exceptional academic prowess and ambition. Furthermore, Cranleigh Wuhan has very quickly built a reputation as a sporting powerhouse, with notable highlights including students representing the city of Wuhan at a national skiing competition, another becoming a regional champion in fencing, and the school team being crowned national cheerleading champions. Beyond athletic pursuits, Cranleigh Wuhan students have also excelled in academic competitions, with notable prizes in prestigious contests such as the John Locke Institute Global Essay Competition, showcasing their intellectual vigour and versatility.

As Cranleigh Changsha and Wuhan continue to soar to new heights, the schools remain steadfast in their commitment to academic excellence and holistic development. With a focus on fostering academic rigour, nurturing talent, and promoting a culture of innovation and collaboration, Cranleigh International schools in China are poised to continue shaping the next generation of global leaders and thinkers.

OLD CRANLEIGHAN SOCIETY

MR MARTIN WILLIAMSON, CHAIRMAN OF THE OLD CRANLEIGHAN SOCIETY

Old Cranleighans and the Old Cranleighan Society enjoyed another busy year with two of the most popular events – OC Day and the Over 70s reunion – once again well attended. Other reunions, both at home and abroad, also took place and the various OC societies and sporting clubs continued to flourish.

Individual OCs have continued to raise staggering sums for charity. As an example, 11 ran the London Marathon raising over £30,000 while Max Foster (Cubitt 2020) spent 65 days walking from Land’s End to John O’Groats to raise £25,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The OC Society’s plans for the expansion and modernisation of the OC Club at Thames Ditton continued. The original plan fell foul of national sporting authorities which sent us back to the drawing board, but that enforced rethink enabled us to come up with an improved proposal which not only includes a second Astroturf and indoor padel courts but also a 3G synthetic pitch for football and rugby. The clubhouse and car park will also undergo major overhauls which should mean that by the club’s centenary in 2028 we have one of the best facilities in the country. Both the OC Hockey Club and OCRFC run vibrant junior sections which provide sport for almost 1,400 children every weekend, and in 2024 the reformed OC Football Club will start playing in the Arthurian League. With other 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.

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 which exist for those with shared business interests in fields such as property, shipping and the media. In the decade it has been operational the Network has quickly become one of the key services we offer and we are looking to expand it further. In April The OC Business Forum gathered around 80 Old Cranleighans in the Maxwell Library at the IET in Savoy Square. Four OCs made up the panel for a discussion about “AI and its role in future-proofing”. OCs young and less young caught up and did some valuable networking.

Individual Old Cranleighans have continued to make a mark in sport. Ollie Pope (Loveday 2016) was appointed England captain for the summer series against Sri Lanka. Tom Lawes (Cubitt 2021) after an early-season injury, enjoyed a good second half of the summer at Surrey where Yousef Majid (North 2022) was an ever-present in the 50-over competition. Adam Thomas (Loveday 2024) made his Surrey debut shortly after leaving. Izzy Petter (South 2018) and Will Calnan (Cubitt 2014) both represented Great Britain at hockey in the Paris Olympics, while Greg Slade (Cubitt 2020) became the first OC Paralympian in the wheelchair tennis, going on to win silver in the men’s quad doubles. In rugby the School’s strong links with Harlequins continues with as many as four OCs in their 1st XV during 2023-24.

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

MISS DOMINIQUE CHAPMAN

DOMINIQUE HAS BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF BRILLIANT AS A DIRECTOR, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CHOREOGRAPHER, STAGE MANAGER, ENGLISH TEACHER, DRAMA TEACHER, TUTOR, AND FRIEND. SHE HAS THE BIGGEST IDEAS, AND THE TALENT TO SEE THEM THROUGH

Dominique has made an incredible impact since starting her teaching career at Cranleigh five years ago, and she has worn many hats over the course of her time here. Dominique has been nothing short of brilliant as a director, assistant director, choreographer, stage manager, English teacher, Drama teacher, tutor, and friend. She has the biggest ideas, and the talent to see them through. Many of you will have seen her shows over the past five years, which are truly the product of both her relentless ambition and the heart that she puts into everything she does.

Since joining Cranleigh in 2019, Dominique has directed five shows, co-directed two and assistant directed a further five. I wouldn’t want to guess how many late nights spent painting sets, making props, sourcing costumes and planning rehearsals this has translated to, but it is no overstatement to say that that her efforts have been utterly tireless. It has been an immeasurable pleasure to work with someone so positive, passionate and genuinely inspirational, and the community at Hampton are incredibly lucky to get to work with and learn from her.

MISS MEGAN WILLIAMS

MRS MAHALIAH EDWARDS-WHITING

When the Headmaster and I were introduced to Mahaliah by Roger Wilson (CEO & Founder of Black Lives in Music), he had said that she would ‘illuminate the room’, and in the two and a half years she has worked at Cranleigh that has proven to be prophetic. She describes herself as a Musician, Educator and Change Maker, and has applied each of these facets to her work here with notable success. With Cranleigh’s motto Ex Cultu Robur firmly in her sights, and the question ‘but whose culture?’ posed regularly, there are some significant whole-school projects that she has been responsible for (notably the Cultural Diversity Day, which leaves a lasting legacy), but also many other projects that have greatly increased the whole community’s awareness of global cultural diversity. Less visible is the networking she has done with some significant national organisations, and the positive relationships she has formed on Cranleigh’s behalf; safe to say she is an exceptional ambassador for Cranleigh, and has a voice on a national platform.

She has been an ally for various individual students in the pupil wellbeing groups, and particularly for those from global majority groups, but who are in a minority here. They appreciate her enormously, because she brings some genuine lived experience that they can relate to. As a musician, she has curated a virtual musical exchange with school children in India (which she did as part of her MA in ‘The Teaching Musician’), has established a Fusion Band, and performed in all the string ensembles across both schools. To this work she has brought some very real experience; working as a professional musician with the likes of Ed Sheeran, Michael Bublé, Adele, Heather Small, Robbie Williams and Alicia Keys to name but a few, and she appears regularly on TV, has hosted her own Radio 3 show, and performed at major festivals and concert venues during her time here. This portfolio of professional work has now increased, and Mahaliah leaves us to pursue a variety of exciting projects, but leaves a lasting legacy, an agenda for change, and an increased awareness of – and commitment to – diversity, equity and inclusion.

MR RICHARD SAXEL

INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS APPRECIATE HER ENORMOUSLY, BECAUSE SHE BRINGS SOME GENUINE LIVED EXPERIENCE THAT THEY CAN RELATE TO

MR JAMES NAIRNE

ABOVE ALL, HE HAS BROADENED THE PROVISION OF ART EDUCATION AT CRANLEIGH – TO A STANDARD THAT WOULD GRACE MOST FURTHER EDUCATION ART COLLEGES

James Nairne doesn’t look like he should be retiring.

Theories abound in the art department as to how he manages to look so youthful – his diet of coffee and dark chocolate? Surrounding himself with artistic prima donnas? Committed Christian principles? The best drugs from his beloved doctor wife? Personally, I’d like to think there is a Dorian Gray portrait of him somewhere in his Shackleford attic that runs the risk of being exposed to daylight as he and Angela move back to Oxfordshire in retirement. But it’s unlikely. In Oscar Wilde’s novel, Dorian Gray’s portrait was blighted with every demonic act of Gray’s debauchery. In the eight years that I’ve been privileged to call James a colleague and friend I’ve only ever experienced acts of patient kindness even when he’s at his wit’s end with the shortcomings of those surrounding him.

Having initially trained in Fine Art at the prestigious Ruskin School of Art, Oxford University, James leaves Cranleigh in 2024 having enjoyed a distinguished 36-year teaching career. He started teaching in state schools in Berkshire before spending 11 years at Bradfield College with his young family. There, he set up the school’s first website, edited the school magazine, and ran an innovative lecture programme. He even invited the young Martin Reader to speak at the school Christian Union which he led at the time. He was appointed Head of Art there in 1996 before moving on to run the art department at Abingdon School in 2001.

Abingdon’s loss was Cranleigh’s gain in 2012. And what advantages we have enjoyed this past 12 years! The school has never enjoyed more gallery trips, more student exhibits – 820 GCSE and A-Level student displays at the last count. He has led nine trips abroad to various European cities.

Above all, he has broadened the provision of art education at Cranleigh – to a standard that would grace most further education art colleges. His vision is of a democratic art that serves all rather than just a gifted few. Under his guidance art becomes a universally accessible creative process that engages the head, heart and hand – the intellect, feelings and skills – in a way no other curriculum subject can.

And Cranleigh’s gain was also mine. Three of my children were lucky enough to be taught by him and I joined a happy art department family in 2015, several of whom have sent their best wishes to James from their various disparate locations.

There is going to be a perfectly formed James Nairne-shaped hole in the art department for the foreseeable future. He is our very own Duracell bunny upon whose spreadsheets and prompts we consistently rely. I wish we could say he is retiring with our blessing as I’m fairly confident we could have squeezed another decade out of him before anyone noticed he looked anything nearing 60. He will be so sorely missed.

MR MARK WEIGHTON

MR ED PEERLESS

Ed joined Cranleigh in 2016 after an impressive career as a chartered accountant. Upon arriving at Cranleigh he immediately threw himself into all aspects of school life having developed a taste for boarding life during his own school days at Marlborough College. Ed is one of those truly talented all-rounders who can inspire a room of budding chemists and then later that same day prepare the same group for an upcoming national hockey cup fixture.

In the classroom, Ed has worked tirelessly to develop both himself and his department to become outstanding teachers and there is no doubt that the recent swell in A-Level Chemistry numbers has been down to his excellent lessons and the pupils’ hope that they will be taught by him for A-Level. After five years, Ed took over as Head of Chemistry in September 2021 and transformed a very good and established department into arguably one of the best at Cranleigh! He has worked hard to improve the understanding of what science is and has been a leading advocate for the many of the fun outreach events including the now annual Lower Fifth science evening and organic chemistry trips to the Silent Pool Distillery. Ed has also served as a PGCE mentor and has frequently been involved with staff training regarding teaching and learning.

Away from the classroom Ed has been a fantastic hockey coach, putting in countless hours running sessions on the Astros and taking both boys’ and girls’ teams through national cup rounds. I know that his fellow hockey coaches will miss his expertise a lot next year although Ed may not miss the 3.30pm push back at the Stanley Deason Leisure Centre on a freezing December afternoon quite so much. He has also been a much-valued Head of Sailing, tennis coach, tutor in East and Assistant Housemaster in North.

It is no surprise that someone of Ed’s ability and versatility is moving onto a more senior role as he becomes Head of Science at Cheltenham Muscat. Our loss is very much their gain and we wish him, his fantastic wife Charlie and their three children all the best for their future adventures!

MR ROB HARDY

ED IS ONE OF THOSE TRULY TALENTED ALLROUNDERS WHO CAN INSPIRE A ROOM OF BUDDING CHEMISTS AND THEN LATER THAT SAME DAY PREPARE THE SAME GROUP FOR AN UPCOMING NATIONAL HOCKEY CUP FIXTURE

MRS AMANDA READER

IN HER ROLE SHE HAS CHALLENGED PERSPECTIVES AND ENSURED EVERY STUDENT HAS ALL PATHS OPEN TO THEM

Amanda joined Cranleigh School in September 2014, quickly taking on the role of Head of Careers and building this to the outstanding department it is today. Amanda has ensured Cranleigh’s careers department not only informs, but skills our leavers – preparing them for all areas of life post Cranleigh from arranging finances, building a CV to changing a tyre and dare I say – ironing a shirt! Yes, our Cranleighans, thanks to Amanda, now know how to iron and indeed sew!

In her role she has challenged perspectives and ensured every student has all paths open to them – broadening experiences of (proper) gap years and encouraging students to follow their own paths – daring to boldly go against the grain. On countless occasions have I drawn on her wealth of knowledge, sending worried Sixth Formers her way before watching them leave bouncing with ideas and renewed focus. It was therefore a natural progression for Amanda to join the BTEC PE team, guiding eager students through the course with care and determination. I know the department has valued the expertise and breadth of knowledge that Amanda has brought to the role, and the students have fully appreciated the outstanding and caring manner in which she has prepared them for interviews and careers.

Amanda’s role has always been much deeper than this alone. She has been a tutor in South and West, taken an active role in DofE and Voluntary Action, and most recently been Joint Head of PSHE. Whilst she loved these roles, I’m not sure she will entirely miss the battle of helping 15-year-old girls pack their expedition bags; watching in sheer disbelief as they prioritise face creams over socks! In addition, Amanda took on the immense responsibility of organising the leavers’ ball three years ago and together with Mrs Bex Scott, has transformed the way this wonderful evening is presented – bringing together the value of our site and the connection and memories it holds for our students, all whilst modernising a long tradition.

The role she has loved the most, however, has been encompassed in her special connection to Zambia. After visiting in 2015, Amanda was inspired and promptly volunteered to take on lead; building a lasting relationship with a school that we are all proud to see flourish with thanks to Amanda’s care and attention. Along with everyone, I wish Amanda happiness in wonderful Dorset.

MRS KRYSTLE FLACK

MR MARTIN READER

Martin and Amanda Reader came to Cranleigh with their two children in the late summer of 2014, following Martin’s eight years of first headship at Wellington School in Somerset. On the occasion of Martin’s retirement at the end of this Summer term, we can look back on the Reader years as a decade of remarkable change and progress for Cranleigh.

Perhaps we should not have been surprised at the impact that Martin has had on Cranleigh, as there were clear signs from the very beginning of what was to come. At his very first Governing Body meeting, Martin produced a flip-chart – not often seen on such occasions – and presented with exceptional clarity his vision for what Cranleigh was, could be and should indeed become. In doing so, Martin revealed the first of many distinctive leadership traits that we would all come to know well.

Martin’s early vision was built around his four pillars of Service, Leadership, Relationships and Excellence. He set out an intent to build on the inheritance of his transformational predecessor (to whom Martin always paid tribute throughout his decade as Head), with an initial bias towards raising Cranleigh’s academic sights, while continuing to celebrate and nurture the School’s existing high reputations in sport, music and the performing arts. Martin made some very astute early appointments, both internally and through external recruitment, with a strong orientation towards lifting Cranleigh up externally. Indeed, if the previous decade at Cranleigh had been one of internal transformation, the Reader decade has undoubtedly been one of external transformation.

Perhaps one of the greatest testimonies to Martin’s decade of leadership at Cranleigh was the quality and size of the field of experienced serving Heads who applied to succeed him as our next Head. Leadership succession is often fraught with difficulty. That Sam Price’s impending arrival as Cranleigh’s next Head has been so effectively prepared for, and anticipated with such enthusiasm, owes a huge amount to Martin’s warmth, openness and stewardship values on behalf of the School.

Across the independent schools sector, Martin is exceptionally well known and highly regarded, not just for what he has achieved as a Head but (maybe even more importantly) for how he has achieved it. Early in his time with us at Cranleigh, Martin was appointed as Chair of the Boarding Schools Association – and throughout his time with us, he has been constantly sought out by fellow-leaders on HMC and the BSA for advice, insight and, increasingly, with questions as to ‘How does Cranleigh do this?’ ‘How does Cranleigh think about that?’

Martin has always been happy with the conceptual ‘stuff’, but he was even happier to translate big conceptual ideas into tangible actions, progress and significant additions to Cranleigh’s DNA. Cranleigh Thinking, Being and Giving are now permanent fixtures in our lexicon, and the ideas have linked brilliantly ‘what it is we do’ to ‘what it is that we want our pupils to be as a result of their time at Cranleigh’.

In this rests Martin’s overarching passion, the thing that he has cared about the most by a mile throughout his time as Head of Cranleigh – how do we prepare our pupils best for the real world ahead of them? As Martin would put it, ‘It’s not about my vision for the School, it’s about my vision for Cranleighans, because if young people flourish, they will make a difference in the world’.

Martin and Amanda leave Cranleigh to retire to Abbotsbury in their beloved Dorset. Both of them embody that very special value of stewardship – which, put simply, means how to leave somewhere better off than when you arrived.

Cranleigh bids them farewell with much pride and with immense gratitude.

MR ADRIAN LAJTHA

AS MARTIN WOULD PUT IT, ‘IT’S NOT ABOUT MY VISION FOR THE SCHOOL, IT’S ABOUT MY VISION FOR CRANLEIGHANS, BECAUSE IF YOUNG PEOPLE FLOURISH, THEY WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD’

MR JOEL ROBINSON

HIS CALM AND CARING DEMEANOUR, ALLIED TO CONSIDERABLE EXPERTISE AS A JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY PIANIST SETS THE BEST OF EXAMPLES

Joel Robinson leaves us after two years, to take up the position of Head of Senior Music at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi. This is a notable promotion, and will ensure the continued warmth of the relationship between our two music departments, who have collaborated closely over the past few years. Joel has overseen considerable development in the Contemporary Music genre, and been at the helm of several shows and events both in school and the wider community. He led hugely successful Cranleigh Live! shows, the Motown! event at Cranleigh Arts Centre, and numerous Open Mic nights, gently encouraging young performers to develop their skills and to grow in confidence so that they felt comfortable performing in front of large audiences.

His calm and caring demeanour, allied to considerable expertise as a jazz and contemporary pianist sets the best of examples, and he draws the most from his students both on stage and in the classroom. He is a kind teacher who puts his students first, and one who creates excellent new resources. He has led Contemporary Evensong frequently from the piano (one pupil was heard to remark that Joel has “some pretty serious Chapel skills!”), and in Loveday house he has been someone who the boys can talk to, with kindness a hallmark of his interactions with them.

Joel has been a real asset to Cranleigh, and is always honest, fair and articulate about his own personal experiences here. There have been some challenges, but if you understand the environment from which he has come, and take the time to talk to him, one realises that he is a steely young man with the strongest of principles based around family and religion. Whilst working at Cranleigh, he has also been Music Director for a dozen churches in Huddersfield, and has planned and delivered major events involving hundreds of worshippers, still attending church here, in London and in Huddersfield. His faith is very important to him, and I know he has already reached out to the church in Abu Dhabi, where his expertise, humility and kindness will undoubtedly win him many friends. We wish him every success, and look forward to working closely with him, albeit at a distance.

MR RICHARD SAXEL

MR JONATHON SCOTT

Jon Scott joined Cranleigh in 2017 as Director of Drama and since that time has made an indelible mark on the Cranleigh stage and beyond with his choice of plays, which have always sought to push boundaries for the betterment of our audiences and actors. These have included Enron, Ash Girl, PunkRock and That Face. Each offered audiences and actors alike the opportunity to be challenged to see the world differently and to reflect on their role within it. The impact of his directorial work extends far beyond the stage, resonating deeply with all who have had the privilege of witnessing or being a part of it. The many students who have found themselves now working in the performing arts industry, studying drama at university or at drama school are testament to his encouragement and dedication to create such powerful productions.

Jon has also directed a number of musicals in his time, which, given that our earliest conversations centred around his dislike for many shows in this genre of theatre, may have come as a surprise. Nevertheless, some of my fondest memories of our time working together was in the rehearsal space for We Will Rock You and West Side Story. I consider it a privilege to have been able to witness his directing prowess, and the care and attention that he gave every element of the production process and each individual involved. While many may have seen his common pose of head in hands, sat at the back of the auditorium hunched over while his actors looked on with worried faces from the stage as concerning, I quickly learnt that Jon was simply having a moment in his ‘mind palace’, working through creatively to ensure the highest quality of performance. His commitment to the rehearsal process ensured his students felt both inspired and challenged to enable them to strive for the potential he would so often unleash in them. This was very much the case in his production of Little Shop of Horrors, which hit such a high standard of performance that many were left in awe. Very quickly his mottos of ‘good enough isn’t’ and ‘do it again, but better’ would become commonplace in the studios, not as a judgement but as an encouragement to all to always strive for the best in a nurturing and supportive environment. Cranleigh is known for its professional quality performances and that is in large part down to Jon’s tireless determination to adhere to his own advice.

Inside the classroom his influence on students has been nothing short of transformative. Whether introducing challenging texts and practitioners to his Sixth Form students or encouraging Fourth Formers who have never set foot onstage, his knowledge of theatre is always mind-blowing. It is also his ability to talk to students beyond the curriculum that has always inspired me; being able to draw on the politics of the world, open their eyes to history or just impart some life lessons, I know his students have left more rounded individuals, equipped to deal with the realities of the world thanks to his words of wisdom and advice. This is something I know his previous tutees and students in Martlet have also hugely appreciated.

I consider myself fortunate to have had not only found an amazing mentor, colleague, leader, director and life coach in Jon but also a dear friend who has left me and Cranleigh such a wonderful legacy which we will both protect and build upon in the years to come. If there was someone who could truly encompass our school motto, it is Jon, who inspires all around him to appreciate that from culture comes strength.

MRS EMILY McGHEE

CRANLEIGH IS KNOWN FOR ITS PROFESSIONAL QUALITY PERFORMANCES AND THAT IS IN LARGE PART DOWN TO JON’S TIRELESS DETERMINATION TO ADHERE TO HIS OWN ADVICE

MISS TAYA SELLERS

IN EVERYTHING SHE HAS DONE SHE HAS WORKED INCREDIBLY HARD AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY

Taya joined Cranleigh in September 2021, having moved here from Cardiff where she had studied Human Geography, followed by an MSc in International Planning and Development and a brief stint working in a charity.

A teacher of Geography, Taya also took a central role within the School’s chaplaincy as Assistant Chaplain, whilst also tutoring in South where, in 2022, she became Assistant Housemistress.

In everything she has done she has worked incredibly hard and will be missed by many. Taya departs Cranleigh to take up the position of Head of the Geography Department at Monkton Combe School.

THE REV’D JACOB HARRISON

MR RICHARD VENABLES

From the moment Richard joined the Cranleigh Maths Department it was clear that we had gained not just a brilliant mathematician, but also a passionate teacher. Alongside teaching Maths Richard ran the United Kingdom Maths Challenges with great success, allowing our students to excel and shine. During his time at Cranleigh he also stepped into the role of Assistant Head of Maths as maternity cover, providing great support and helping to drive the Maths Department forward.

As Assistant Housemaster in Loveday, Richard has been a valued team member, supporting his tutees and the house pastorally. His dedication to their wellbeing and personal growth has been truly commendable, always going beyond expectations to ensure that the house runs smoothly and that all students feel seen and supported.

His contributions extended beyond academics and House, as a rugby coach, a tennis coach and running cross country, always leading by example. Each year he ran the whole school House Cross-Country race, a fine memory embedded on many Cranleighans. Richard was active in Chapel life, leading his own life as an example for others, I know that the students benefitted from hearing him speak in Chapel.

Richard leaves us for Marlborough College Malaysia to teach Maths and to help run a day house, his new colleagues are incredibly fortunate to have him and Anna. We wish the Venables family every success and look forward to seeing them in the future.

MR SIMON QUINN

HIS DEDICATION TO THEIR WELLBEING AND PERSONAL GROWTH HAS BEEN TRULY COMMENDABLE, ALWAYS GOING BEYOND EXPECTATIONS TO ENSURE THAT THE HOUSE RUNS SMOOTHLY AND THAT ALL STUDENTS FEEL SEEN AND SUPPORTED

MRS ADÈLE WORSLEY

THE IMPACT THAT SHE HAS HAD ON THE GIRLS IN HER CHARGE IS IMMEASURABLE

Adèle’s first stint at Cranleigh was between 2005 and 2010, during which time she was second in department in Maths, an A-team netball coach and was a warden (akin to Assistant Housemistress these days) in West, discharging all of these responsibilities with exceptional skill, abundant energy and what I always regarded as suspiciously bewildering positivity. She then pottered off to Wiltshire, where she worked at Dauntsey’s and Marlborough, before returning to Cranleigh in 2016, when she took over from Dr Andrea Saxel as Housemistress of West.

She threw herself into the role with the passion, energy and commitment which characterise Adèle and the impact that she has had on the girls in her charge was immeasurable. This was crystallised perfectly in June, in the wonderful farewell party thrown for her in West. There were all sorts of things to enjoy about this, some for frivolous reasons, others for more serious ones. The frivolous, naturally, should take precedence:

1. Her response to the whole evening was quintessentially Adèle. On receiving an incredibly generous donation for Justice and Care, the charity for which she has done such a huge amount, she announced that she had no words, before going on to say quite a few words. Then, after the girls had performed some incredible songs and dances in her honour, she vowed that she wasn’t going to make a speech, before making a short, well-judged speech. This was as enjoyable as it was predictable...

2. A huge number of people turned up – parents and pupils, past and present. On the one hand, this was a source of some amusement, as it looked like the West parents had begun an impromptu and not always good-humoured game of sardines in the West common room, but on the other, it was testimony to the affection and respect which Adèle engendered among the girls in her house. It was lovely to see so many girls who had left three, four, five, six years ago, but who had wanted to come back to say thank you and good luck.

Not only had so many former girls of West come back, but some of Adèle’s old Maths students were there as well, coming from far and wide to say thank you and good luck. It says a tremendous amount about the impact she has had on the academic side of the school, as well as the pastoral side. This academic ability was something that Adèle habitually underplayed but she earned straight As at A-Level in English, Maths and Physics – an impressive subject combination – and she was a hugely respected and much-loved Maths teacher, comfortable teaching across the whole ability range.

Adèle is not only a superb housemistress and teacher, she is also a really good friend: loyal, funny and kind. She, Mike and their two children have headed off to Blundell’s for a new adventure now, as Adèle goes to be Deputy Head Co-Curricular. It’s a great school and I know that she’ll have a wonderful time there – she can go, knowing that she has left an indelible mark here at Cranleigh. She leaves with our best wishes for what I have no doubt will be an incredibly bright future.

MR GORDON NEILL

MR MIKE WORSLEY

Following an international rugby career for England (cap number 1247) and Harlequins, Mike initially enjoyed a few years working in the City. However, being stuck in an office all day and perhaps as a result of growing up on a farm, he soon realised that he needed a different work-life balance and fortunately for Cranleigh, he decided to enter the field of education. Mike duly arrived in Cranleigh in 2009 to teach economics and business studies. In his first year here, it just so happened that he met Adèle and so began their journey through life together. However, no sooner had he arrived than he and Adèle disappeared to teach at Marlborough College for five years. Having made such a great impression, like a siren calling from afar, Cranleigh managed to lure Adèle and Mike back in 2015 to take on the running of West House.

Over the last nine years, Mike has worn various hats including being Head of Economics in 2023 and coaching all levels of rugby, netball, and athletics as well as being a brilliant tutor to the girls in West. He is a first-class teacher who has achieved outstanding results year on year and he will be missed in the department by pupils and staff alike.

From a personal perspective, when Mike said he was moving to Blundell’s to teach Economics and where Adèle is going to be Deputy Head Pastoral, I was genuinely gutted. I arrived in 2015 with Mike and over the course of time, I have got to know a deeply kind, interesting, funny, dry-witted and loyal person, who started off as a colleague but who has developed into a great friend. I have really enjoyed chatting to him on away rugby trips where his stories about life as a professional rugby player are as fascinating as they are instructive about the psychology of what it takes to reach the pinnacle of sport, where in a school like Cranleigh, this type of knowledge is so highly prized. However, he is as modest a man as you are likely to find and is far happier talking about his four boys and Adèle who are the fulcrum of his life. I shall very much miss our early morning Sunday rounds of golf but look forward to many more games in the future and welcoming them both back to Cranleigh, where they have put down deep roots of friendship. You never know, I might even let Mike win one of these days!

MR NICK MILLER

HE IS A FIRSTCLASS TEACHER WHO HAS ACHIEVED OUTSTANDING RESULTS YEAR ON YEAR AND HE WILL BE MISSED IN THE DEPARTMENT BY PUPILS AND STAFF ALIKE

COMMON ROOM

2023 – 2024

GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS

Mr A. J. Lajtha, MA FCIB CHAIRMAN

Mrs M. M. S. Fisher, MA DEPUTY CHAIR

Mrs S. E. Bayliss, MA PGCE

Col J. W. Boyd, OBE MA

Mrs J. A. Brown, MA (Oxon)

Dr R. Chesser, MA MB BChir MRCP

Mrs F. N. Farrant, BA

Mr P. S. P. Going, BSc MRICS

Mr S. Gunapala, BEng MEng FCA

Mr T. J. House

Mrs M. G. Kapotwe, LLB PGDL

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

Mr J. Khurshid, MA KC

Mrs A. J. Lye, BA

Mr J. P. Maskery, MEng

Mr S. Mukherjee, BSc FCSI

Mr C. H. Severs, LLB (Hons)

Mrs E. Stanton, BSc ACA

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

Mr P. M. Wells, BEd (Hons)

Mr D. G. Westcott, BA BCL KC

Mr S. J. Whitehouse, BA (Cantab)

Prof R. J. Wilkins, MA DPhil

Mr D. A. E. Williams, BA FCA

Mrs M. J. Williamson

NEW STAFF LIST

Mr R.J.Andrews, PGCE, QTS

Mr J.P. Barry, BSc

Miss I. Dridi, MA, BA

Mr L. Gkikontis, BA, QTS

Ms S.N. Gonzalez Saavedra, BA, BMus, MMus, MMP, IB, PGCE

Miss A.L. Harris, PGCE

Mr S.T. Hill, BA, QTS

Miss E.S. Jones, MSci

Miss R.J. Jung, BA

Miss I.M. Lea, BSc, PGCE

Mrs N.K. Matson, BA

Mr L.S. McDonald, MA, BA, PGCE

Miss A.G. Partridge, BA

The Revd D.G. Reid, BSc, BTh

Miss R.J. Rogers BA, PGCE, QTS

Mr W.J. Statham, BSc, QTS, PGCE, AQA, OCR, IB

Miss L.M. White, BA, MA

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Headmaster

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

Deputy Head

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

Director of External Relations

Mrs J.R Cooksley BA, MA, NCTJ Prof.Cert.

Strategic Development Director

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

Director of Operations

Mr P.A. Dunn, BA

Director of Admissions & 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

COMMON ROOM

TEACHING STAFF LIST

MR J.F.M. ALBALAT, BA, PGCE, Spanish; Tutor, Martlet

Mr J.F.M. Andrews, Director of Rugby; Tutor, Loveday

Mr R.J.Andrews, PGCE, QTS, Religion and Philosophy; Tutor, Loveday

Mr W.R.T. Backhouse, BA, Chaplain’s Assistant, Economics & Business Studies; Assistant Housemaster, Cubitt

Mr A.K. Barker, BSc, PGCE, Maths; Timetabler; Tutor, South

Mrs R.L. Barker, BSc, PGCE, Biology; Housemistress, South

Mr J.P. Barry, BSc, Business Studies Graduate Assistant; Tutor, East

Mr J. Bartlett, BA, Economics & Business Studies; i/c Tennis; Tutor, East

Miss A.M.L. Bartlett, BA, English; Tutor, Martlet

Mr T.M. Bellinger BSc Head of Academic PE; Tutor, Loveday

Mrs D. Bertram-Collins, BA, PGCE English; Deputy Housemistress, South

Mrs P.M. Bigg, Spanish Language Assistant

Mr E.J.P. Bradnock, BA, PGCE, English; Housemaster, East

Mr S. Brearley, ASCC MSc Bsc (Hons) PE; Head of Athletic Development and Rehabilitation

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, Librarian; Russian; Tutor, South

Mr A. Carson PGCE, BSc, Learning Support

Mrs H.K. Carson BSc, PGCE, Head of Economics & Business Studies; Tutor, South

Miss D.F. Chapman, BA, MA, Drama, English; Tutor, Rhodes

Mrs C.L. Constable, MA, PGCE, History, Politics, Director of Professional Learning; Tutor, Martlet

Mrs C.E. Cooper, BA, French Language Assistant

Miss K.G. Cummins, MA, PGCE, Learning Support; Tutor, Loveday

Mr E.K. Daly, BSc, PGCE, Chemistry; Tutor, East

Mr W. G. Davis, PGCE Head of History & Politics; Tutor, Rhodes

Mrs N.J.R. Davison, BA, IPGCE, English; Head of Coaching

Mrs E.G.M. Delliere, BA, Business Studies; Tutor, Rhodes

Miss I. Dridi, MA, BA, French Language Assistant; Tutor, 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 M.A. Edwards-Whiting, Cultural Development Lead

Mr M.P.D. Emley, BA, PGCE, Geography; Joint Head of PSHE; Resident Deputy HM of Loveday

Mr T.R. Fearn, BSc, PGCE, Physics; Academic Administration, Tutor, Cubitt

Mrs K.J. Flack, BA, HND, Head of Learning Support; Tutor, West

Mrs C.W. Gangemi, BSc, PGCE, Assistant Head of Mathematics; Tutor, Rhodes

Ms R.S. Gibson, BTh, MA, QTS, Religion and Philosophy; Tutor, Martlet

Mr L. Gkikontis, BA, QTS, Physics; Tutor, Loveday

Miss S.L. Greenwood, BA, Maths, Foundation Officer; Chair of Common Room; Non-executive member of SMT; i/c Golf; Tutor, Martlet

Miss C.R. Hall, BA, PGCE, Spanish, French; Resident Deputy HM, Martlet

Miss C. Hancock, BA History; Tutor, Martlet

Mr R.M. Hardy, BSc, PGCE, Head of Physics; Timetabler; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, Martlet

Miss A.L. Harris, PGCE Psychology; Tutor, South

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

Mr S.T. Hill, BA, QTS, Design Technology/Engineering; Tutor, Cubitt

Mr A.G.C. Hillen, BA, MA, PGCE, English; Tutor, East

Dr D.A.W. Hogg, MA, MSt, DPhil, PGCE, Head of Classics; Tutor, South

Mr B.P. Hopcroft, MA, Head of Religion and Philosophy; Tutor, North

Ms S. Houghton, BA, BSc, Director of Netball; Deputy Housemistress, Rhodes

Mr A.R. Houston, BSc, GTP, Director of Sport; PE; Tutor, East

Mr R.A.C. Humes, BSc, PGCE, Physics; Housemaster, North

Miss E.S. Jones, MSci, Physics Graduate Assistant; Tutor, Rhodes

Miss R.J. Jung, BA, Classics Graduate Assistant; Tutor, West

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

Mr C.W. Kinnersly, MA, GTP, Art (3-d Studies); Tutor, East

Mr J.H. Ladd Gibbon, BSc, Head of Business Studies (maternity cover), Economics, PE; Resident Deputy Housemaster, High Upfold

Mrs J.O. Lawton BSc, Maths; North Tutor

Miss I.M. Lea, BSc, PGCE, Biology; Tutor, South

Mr P.M. Leamon, BA, PGCE, Assistant Head of English; Head of Sustainability; Tutor, North

Mr T.G. Leeke, BSc, History, Politics; Tutor, North

Mrs N.K. Matson, BA, Teacher of English and Learning Support; Tutor, Martlet

Mr L.S. McDonald, MA, BA, PGCE, Head of MFL; Tutor, Loveday

Mrs E.R. McGhee, BA, PGCE, Drama; Tutor, South

Mr N.G.A. Miller, BA, GTP, QTS, Cranleigh International Liaison Officer, French, Spanish; Tutor Cubitt

Mr J.P. Nairne, BFA, PGCE, Director of Art; Tutor, Loveday

Mr G.J.N. Neill, BA, PGCE, MA, Head of English; Head of University Admissions; Tutor, Cubitt

Miss C.E. Nicholls, MA, PGCE, Maths; Head of Co-curricular administration; i/c Squash; i/c Hockey administration; Tutor, South

Mr R.J. Organ, Director of Hockey

Miss A.G. Partridge, BA, Graduate Assistant , History

Mr E.J.E. Peerless, BSc, PGCE, Head of Chemistry, Maths; i/c Sailing; Tutor, North

Mr G.V. Pritchard, BSc, PGCE, Chemistry; Resident Deputy Housemaster, Cubitt

Mr S.G. Quinn, BSc, PD, PGCE, Head of Mathematics; Tutor, East

Mr S.P. Rayer, BSc, QTS, Design Engineering; Tutor, North

Mrs A.E. Reader, BA, PGCE, Head of Careers; Joint Head of PSHE; PE; Tutor, West

Mr D.C. Reed, BA, MSc, Design Engineering; Housemaster, Loveday

The Revd D.G. Reid, BSc, BTh, Associate Chaplain; Tutor, East

Mrs A.L.J Robinson BA, MFA Photography, Art (Photography); Tutor, Cubitt

Mr J.J. Robinson, BA Head of Contemporary Music; Tutor, Loveday

Miss R.J. Rogers BA, PGCE, QTS, Head of Geography; Tutor, South

Mr A.S.J. Rothwell, MA, MPhil, PGCE, Head of History; Master of the Scholars; Oxbridge

Co-ordinator; Resident Deputy Housemaster, North

Ms S.N. Gonzalez Saavedra, BA, BMus, MMus, MMP, IB, PGCE, Head of Spanish; Tutor, West

Mr R.J. Saxel, BA Dip.RAM, LRAM, ARAM, Director of Music; Tutor, Rhodes

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

Mr J.H. Schofield-Newton, BA, MA, Classical Civilisation, Latin; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, East

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

Miss T. Sellers, BSc, MSc, Geography, Lay Assistant Chaplain; Tutor, South

Mrs A.C. Smuts, BSc, GTB, PE; Deputy Housemistress, West

Mr W.J. Statham, BSc, QTS, PGCE, AQA, OCR, IB, Head of Biology; Tutor, Loveday

Miss E. Stevenson BA (Hons), Design Engineering

Mr J.J. Taylor, BA, QTS, Head of Design Engineering; Tutor, North

Mrs L.J. Taylor, PGCE, Biology; Assistant Housemistress, Rhodes

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

Dr B.R. Tyrrell, MChem, DPhil , Chemistry; Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead; Tutor, Cubitt

Mr D.N. Vaiani, BA, Second in History, Politics; Non-Resident Assistant HM, Cubitt

Mr R.J.O. Venables, MA, PGCE, Maths; Non-resident Assistant Housemaster, Loveday

Mr K.D. Weaver, MA, PGDip, LRAM, Head of Academic Music; Head of Strings; Tutor, Cubitt

Mr M.J. Weighton, BA, PGCE, DipAD, Art; Outreach; Tutor, Cubitt

Mr S.D. Welch, Director of Cricket; Tutor, North

Miss L.M. White, BA, MA, Classics Graduate Assistant; Tutor, Martlet

Miss M.K. C. Williams, BA, English; Non-Resident Assistant Housemistress, West

Mr R.A.C. Williams, BSc, PGCE, MA, Geography; Tutor, East

Mr T.M. Wilson, BSc, Geography; Deputy HM East

Miss J. Wise, BA, MPhil, Classical Civilisation, Latin; Non-Resident Assistant HM, East

Mrs A.W. Worsley, BSc, PGCE, Maths; Housemistress, West

Mr M.A. Worsley, LL.B, Head of Economics (maternity cover), Business Studies; Tutor, West

Mrs U.C. Yardley, BA, PGCE, Head of German; i/c Badminton; Tutor, West