Chronicle: 8 June 2018

Cranmore Chronicle 8 May 2018 Editor: Mrs S Trumble

Everyone had fun on the fields at the Whole School Picnic on 25th May

In This Issue...

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The Headmaster

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Music Theory Exams

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Junior Summer Productions

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Picnic in the Paddock

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Whole School Picnic

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Third Form Ramble

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Nursery News

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Mastering Maths

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LB Assembly

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Toddler Group Programme

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‘Joseph’ Rehearsals

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Uppers at Forest School

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Cranmore Ski Trip 2018

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Living Rainforest

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Form 3 visited the School Chapel recently for a service of reflection.

Dear Parents Those senior pupils who have been doing their Common Entrance exams this week will be delighted that they can now look forward to an exciting programme of activities for the remainder of the term.

There is a busy weekend of sport ahead including a Cricket Tour and two special events as part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations: a Golf Tournament at the Drift Golf Club and a cruise on the Gloriana, the Royal Barge. We are delighted that many former pupils and their families who have had a strong association with our Rowing Club will be joining us for what is certainly a unique occasion.

Let us hope that the recent good weather continues.

Yours sincerely Michael Connolly

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Junior Department Summer Productions – June 2018 Dear Parents I have great pleasure in inviting you to the Junior Department Summer Productions. There are three performances this term.

On Tuesday 12th June, at 9.15am and again at 2pm in the Auditorium, the Lower, Middle and Upper Prep classes will perform ‘The Bee Musical’. This will last approximately 45 minutes. All parents of children in the Lower, Middle and Upper Prep classes are invited to attend one of these performances.

On Monday 18th June at 2.00pm there is the ‘Form One Final Assembly’. This is a very special assembly as the children look back on their time in the Junior Department before they move onto the Senior Department. This will last approximately one hour and all parents of children in Form 1 are invited.

I look forward to seeing you at these forthcoming events.

Kindest regards Fiona Nicholson

Pupils from MM used teamwork to produce natural sculptures in the style of Andy Goldsworthy

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Whole School Picnic On the Friday before half term, as part of the anniversary celebrations, the whole school enjoyed a wonderful picnic prepared by our Catering Team. There were pizza slices, mini sausages, chicken bites, vegetable sticks, cheese cubes, crisps, fruit, mini muffins and juice.

As the storm clouds that had threatened moved away, the excitement mounted.

The weather was kind to us and the children enjoyed a variety of games. The older children played soft ball and mini golf as well as some more traditional picnic games like egg and spoon races, tug of war and limbo! There were ice lollies to conclude an afternoon of fun.

Thank you to our wonderful Catering Team and all the staff who organised a variety of activities for the children to enjoy.

Best wishes, Susan Walker

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We had lots of fun over the Cranmore School holidays during our Holiday Fun sessions. We enjoyed activities based around discovering more about Holland, including baking Dutch Apple Cake, making windmills and going for a bike ride.

Our French day included constructing the Eiffel Tower from large wooden blocks, baking a sweet treat for our patisserie and having a go at painting like French Impressionists. We of course enjoyed our weekly visit to Forest School too.

We are looking forward to Steve from Animazing coming soon with his ‘animazing animals’ and are busy preparing some special surprises for our Daddies!

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Class LB gave a delightful performance in assembly before half term. The theme was looking back over their memories of this school year.

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Pupils have been rehearsing hard for the forthcoming 50th anniversary performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” on Monday 9th July at 2pm and 7pm. There are over 100 pupils involved and all of them are integral in making this a memorable celebration.

Thank you for the commitment and support so far! Please keep checking the weekly rehearsal schedules and make sure you’re all there!

Reminder: there is a dress rehearsal to the school on Friday 6th July and a full cast call on Sunday 8th July from 9:30-12:30 in the Auditorium

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M & M’s 6th Skiing Extravaganza!

15th - 23rd December 2018, Aosta, Italy

Once again we are organising a great value ski trip to Aosta from 15th - 23rd December 2018.

Whatever your level of skiing, from complete beginner to ski squad, the fun is guaranteed. Aosta/Pila is a small resort based around a typically Alpine village. It has over 70km of runs catering for all levels of ability, an excellent snow record and it is known for being family friendly with few lift queues.

The Hotel Valdotain is a small family-run hotel in the village of Villenenuve, just outside Aosta. We will have breakfast and dinner at the hotel. A hot lunch is provided each day at a restaurant on the slopes. Our coach will take us directly to the ski hire centre at the base of the lifts, where our skis are stored.

The inclusive price of ÂŁ900 includes: 6 days ski school (4/5 hrs. per day), 6 day lift pass and 6 day ski, boots, poles & helmet hire.

Full insurance.

6 days full board accommodation.

Return executive coach travel from school to the resort. Alternatively, we can organise transfers to/from Geneva or Turin Airports. The cost of the flights and transfers (est. ÂŁ40 pp) is not included.

Evening entertainment (for example pizza night, swimming, skating, games).

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Who Can Come?

The trip is open to pupils in the Upper Preps to Form 6 (in Sept 2018). Parents, brothers and sisters (aged 6 and over) are also welcome. Please note that Interski ski school is only open to children aged 7 and over.

Pupils in Form 2 and below will need to be accompanied by a parent. We have a number of family and twin rooms available.

Payment Please return the form below with the first instalment: £425 if paying before the 30th June or £450 if paying afterwards. The remaining £450 will be added to the August fees invoice.

Mr B E Martin / Mr C Doyle-Davidson

Please return this to Mr Martin or Mr Doyle-Davidson Please reserve a place for Name…………………………………….................………...Form ………............

Additional family members joining us on the M&M ski trip. …………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………......................................................................................................... ..............................................................................................................................

I enclose a cheque (payable to Cranmore School) for ............................ per person. The remaining balance will added to the August 2018 fees invoice.

Parent’s Name ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Phone ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Mobile ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Email ……………………………………………………………………………………………

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Music News

Theory of Music Exam—Saturday 16th June Those pupils taking a theory exam on the above date should note the following details for the day: Arrive 9.40am (for 10am start) outside the school office entrance and line up quietly.

Bring only a pencil case containing two sharp HB pencils, rubber, ruler, sharpener and bring a bottle of water. You do NOT need to wear uniform, dress casually please.

Grade 1 & 2 pupils are likely to be ready for collection from 10.50am onwards outside the same entrance (the paper is 90 minutes long, but most tend to finish much sooner).

Grade 3 pupils will be ready for collection from 11am onwards (the paper is 90 minutes long, but again, most tend to finish much sooner).

Grade 5 pupils will be ready for collection from 11.30am onwards (the paper is 120 minutes long, but again, most tend to finish much sooner).

Mr R Harris

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3rd Form Ramble 2018 On Tuesday 5th June, the 3rd Form embarked on a ramble through the beautiful Surrey Hills.

We set off from Bocketts Farm and made our way through the glorious countryside. Having skirted Polesden Lacey, we trekked up to Ranmore Common and followed the North Downs Way for a short time before stopping for lunch and basking in the heavenly views across to Leith Hill Tower.

After enjoying our refreshments and one another’s company, we wended our merry way back to school, pausing briefly to stand in silence and savour the peace and tranquillity that surrounded us.

The Third Form would like to thank Mr Chapman for leading us and all of the staff and parent helpers involved with guiding us on our trip.

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My Favourite Mathematician Form 4F/4S have enjoyed producing a model or presenting a powerpoint of their favourite mathematician to the class. All the students researched the life and contribution of their mathematician towards the study of mathematical concepts. The models ranged from Alan Turing’s Enigma and Bombe machines, an Archimedes sculpture made from clay, a projector and cardboard structure of Pythagoras, and Johannes Kepler’s hexagonal close packing of spheres. The powerpoint presentations were on Isaac Newton, Ada Lovelace, John Nash, Leonhard Euler, Ptolemy and Euclid. A huge effort was made by all the students in the creation of these presentationsand the class learned a lot of new information.

Well done to everyone taking part!

Miss E Fagan

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Solve That!

During the month of May, four students in form 2 travelled to St. George’s College Junior School in Weybridge to participate in a mathematics challenge.

There were 33 teams of two students competing in the event, from a large number of schools. The young mathematicians participated in various mathematical tasks which included working with dice, pentominoes, playing cards, dominoes, tangrams and counters. Each round was timed and points were awarded when the time was up. The final round of the day was the coming together to work through multiple choice mathematical problems. The scores were totalled along with final placings, and prizes given to the winning teams.

Each student received a certificate of participation. It was a very enjoyable afternoon for all the enthusiastic students and parents.

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On a recent trip to Forest School, the children from Uppers were hollowing out elder to make their own pencils, as well as reading about food chains.

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Form 3 visit to the Living Rainforest

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