The Chronicle: 28 February 2020

A fabulous performance by xVoCollective at Cranmore Live

28th February 2020 Dear Parents I was delighted to see our pupils form the Guard of Honour at the Harlequins game and the heavy rain did not dampen their spirits. I am sure you will join me in offering congratulations to Mr Everitt who played a vital role in Ireland’s comfortable win over England at the weekend. No, I am certainly not mistaken. I am, of course, referring to the Irish Legends match which was played at the Stoop last Saturday evening, a far more significant fixture than Sunday’s game!

As ever, this edition has lots of news on recent events. However, the children are especially looking forward to next Thursday when we shall celebrate World Book Day — I am sure there will be many impressive costumes on display to represent a myriad of characters from literature. I shall be out of school from Tuesday afternoon until Friday as I shall be involved in an ISI inspection of a school.

Yours sincerely

Michael Connolly

Nursery News Meeting Pierre, our new French friend

Making pancakes to enjoy at snack time

Creating a delicious topping for our pancakes

Taking part in the blindfold rope walk at Forest School

Using our sense of smell in our Science lesson

Junior News Author and Illustrator Chloe Inkpen visits Reception to Year 2 Children in Reception to Year 2 were spellbound by visiting author, Chloe Inkpen, who has co-written several books with her father, Mick Inkpen. After giving some background on her writing and illustrating, she told the story of Mrs Blackhat and invited the children to join in with words and actions. They fully embraced the task and their acting was very convincing!

Chloe then demonstrated how she draws the character of Mrs Blackhat and some volunteers were invited to add details to it. It was wonderful to have such a captivating author with us for the day and many children left the room inspired to write their own stories. You can visit her website (www.chloeinkpen.com) for more information about Chloe and her books.

Mrs Watkinson, School Librarian

Junior News Year 2 visit to the Rural Life Centre On 14th February, Year 2 had a fantastic day at the Rural Life Centre in Farnham. They participated in many different activities linked to World War Two, including putting out a fire from an incendiary bomb, experiencing life in a school as an evacuee, playing 1940s playground games, trying out Morrison and Anderson shelters and eating rationed food. They also enjoyed exploring the museum.

Junior News Year 2 study the weather Year 2 started their weather topic this week. The whole year group carried out an experiment to find out why rain happens when clouds fill with water.

Year 3 make pancakes for Shrove Tuesday Year 3 made Scotch Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. It was an English lesson; the learning objectives were to identify imperative verbs in the recipe and to follow instructions carefully.

The children had a lot of fun and they enjoyed eating their delicious pancakes.

Senior News Hot chocolate at break time for charity

Senior pupils enjoyed hot chocolate during break time, raising ÂŁ276 for charity. Funds will be donated to the St Vincent de Paul Society and Cancer Research UK. Thank you to the pupils in 4JH for suggesting this fundraising idea.

Senior News Year 6 Quiz Afternoon Year 6 finished a busy first half of the year by having their Quiz Afternoon in the Hospitality Suite on the Friday before half term. Using 'surfaces' the children participated in teams in different quizzes, breaking half way for refreshments. It was great fun and a just reward for all their hard work over the past few months.

Mr Chapman

Year 5 models of ‘places in town’ Our Year 5 children created some fantastic models of ’places in town’ for their French homework. Their brief was to make and label a model of somewhere in a town or make a town map and label it with places. We even had an online Minecraft version sent to us!

Mme Buckle

Senior News Year 8 work on The Hound of the Baskervilles

As part of their study of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, pupils in 8CD have created their own giant front page of a newspaper from the 1890s. On it, they speculate about the untimely demise of Sir Charles Baskerville, the legend of the spectral hound which is said to haunt Dartmoor and the involvement of Sherlock Holmes in the case.

Mr Chapman

Year 4 CAPS practice 4JH have been enjoying listening to each other's presentations in preparation for their CAPS (Cranmore Assessment of Public Speaking) in the summer term. We have had talks on such diverse subjects as code cracking, a famous footballer, snowboarding and a bi-plane.

Senior News Year 6 Drama pupils re-enacting Sir Francis Drake’s journey around the world Year 6 pupils shared their ‘in-role writing’ as crew members on board Sir Francis Drake’s Golden Hind ship that circumnavigated the world. They used their imagination and empathy to narrate the experiences of this terrifying journey which took place from 1577 to 1580.

Mrs Hanson

Sports News Sports Report

On the Wednesday before half term, our 1st VII rugby team featured at the St John's Beaumont Sevens Festival. On a beautifully sunny afternoon on the Beaumont Flats, the squad had their first outing of the season. A combination of quick handling and mazy running saw Cranmore top the group. The second stage proved a lot more competitive as we came up against tougher opponents. It was great to see the group develop throughout the afternoon and learn quickly about the different version of the sport. Well done to all for their persistence and determination.

Members of our cross-country team competed at Highfield in their annual event on the last day of term. Every Cranmore competitor ran very well with the whole squad consistently cheering and encouraging each other. L. Wilkinson and A. Wood managed to pick up medals in their respective age categories, both up against over 100 other runners in their races.

The first day of the half term holiday saw over 250 people from Cranmore attend the Harlequins versus London Irish Premiership match at the Twickenham Stoop. Despite 'Storm Dennis' making an appearance, the children performed a superb 'Guard of Honour' both pre-game and at half-time.

Thank you to everyone who supported the event.

The hockey season has started superbly well with our Year 6 playing a whole year group fixture against Parkside. Despite this being Cranmore's first set of matches, the four teams went unbeaten throughout the afternoon. Well done all!

Mr Hodgson

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Sports News Cross-Country Squad at Highfield School

Harlequins Rugby Match

Sports News U11s hockey versus Parkside

1st VII at the St John’s Beaumont Sevens Festival

Sports News

Sports Camps

There are now over 10 sports camps with our associated partner, Activate Camps, being held at Cranmore throughout the rest of the academic year. For more information and to book, please go to:

https://www.activatecamps.co.uk/venues/cranmore-school/

Tennis Sessions

ESTA is delighted to offer tennis sessions at St Teresa’s on Tuesdays and Fridays during the Easter term at the following times: Tuesdays 6-7pm Years 7+ 4.15-5pm Reception to Year 2 5-6pm Years 3 to 6

These sessions are open to children at both schools. Please follow the link below for booking details or contact Kirsti at esta@effinghamschools.org https://cranmore.org/spring-term-programme-2020/

Music News VoCollective at Cranmore A wonderful night was had by all those who attended the Cranmore Live performance featuring VoCollective. Scott Riseborough, beatboxer extraordinaire, gave a unique dimension to this group, and the children from both Cranmore and St Teresa's were fascinated by his level of skill. The evening concert featured all the senior children who took part in the workshops and it was a real pleasure for the pupils, parents and staff present to relax and enjoy listening to the superb VoCollective set.

Mr Harris

Music Notices

Senior Spring Soiree on Thursday 19th March The following choirs and ensembles will be performing in the Senior Spring Soiree on Thursday 19th March at 7pm: Chamber Choir Jubilee Choir C# Orchestra Wind Band Brass Group

Training Strings Chamber Strings Clarinet Choir Saxophone Group Recorder Ensemble Flute Choir Pupils should go home after school and return no later than 6.40pm for the concert. They should wear their school uniform with senior bow tie / hair bow, no blazer. This concert should finish at approximately 8pm. Parents are warmly invited to attend.

Mr Harris

Library Notices

Please also remember to send in ÂŁ1 with your child on 5th March so that they can choose a book at the Book Fair.

Please note that donations of books can be brought to the Senior Library until Wednesday 4th March.

Library Notices World Book Day Themed Lunch on 5th March

Our wonderful chefs are providing a book-themed lunch for us next week in celebration of World Book Day. We look forward to sampling such delights as Mrs Twit’s wiggly worm spaghetti!

Chaplaincy Notices

Chaplaincy Notices

IMPORTANT DATES THIS TERM ST JOSEPH, SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY 19th March THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD 25th March PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD 5th April MAUNDY THURSDAY 9th April GOOD FRIDAY 10th April EASTER SUNDAY 12th April

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Stage and Screen Acting Academy

Stage and Screen Acting Academy are providing classes on Wednesday evenings at St Teresa’s from 5.30 to 8pm from this week onwards. They are open to pupils from both Cranmore and St Teresa’s.

If your child is aged 7 or over and is interested in appearing in front of the camera, please think about joining their coaches from Mark Jermin Management. They have placed students on Netflix, Amazon, BBC & HBO shows recently!

For more information, please visit www.stage-screen.co.uk

Limited spaces are available.

Follow them on Facebook & Instagram: stageandscreenuk

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