12 MAY 2025
Message from the Head of Prep
Year 11 have all been occupied with GCSE exams this week and next week it will be the turn of Year 4 through to Year 10 to sit their own assessments. Please remember the importance of a good night’s rest and eating healthily over this period. The results will be shared after the half term break, but in the meantime, we wish them all well.
Year 1 loved their Multi Sports Experience Day at Manor House and Year 2 have continued their studies of World War 2, building model Anderson shelters. Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 were treated to an amazing drama workshop this week and travelled to an imaginary jungle, becoming various animals along the way.
Mr Harris has been coordinating our Young Musician Heats and the quality has once again been incredibly impressive. The seeds of this were in evidence on Monday at the Lower Prep Instrumental Concert. Thanks must go to our visiting music teachers and the families of those involved in helping them to prepare their pieces. In a busy week for the Music Department, Thursday afternoon saw us host The Gesualdo Six vocal group for workshops and then an early evening performance for our annual Cranmore Live event. It was an incredible experience and really showcased the musical talents of our pupils.
Mr Heaver
Year 2 News
The Year 2 children loved designing and decorating their own Anderson shelters using natural resources.
Reception to Year 2 were delighted to take part in a drama workshop this week called 'Rumble Jungle,' led by the company 'Perform'. The interactive workshop transported the children to the depths of the jungle, where they became various animals and went on exciting jungle adventures. The workshop sparked imagination and encouraged teamwork. The pupils were excellent ambassadors for the school as they participated well and listened beautifully.
Lower Prep Drama Workshop
Mrs Prothero
U11s Cricket
On Friday 9th May our U11A 8 aside cricket team competed in the first round of the Geoff Richards Trophy, a prestigious competition in which the players bat in pairs and the innings is just eight overs. We played two matches against St Lawrence & St Georges Weybridge with Cranmore finishing the day with two convincing wins marching into the next round! Well done boys!
Mr Cox
Regional ESSA Relays
On Saturday, pupils from Years 5 and 6 represented Cranmore at the regional round of the Primary English Schools Relay Event at Guildford Spectrum. Having qualified from the county round into both the Medley and Freestyle relays, on the night the team swam exceptionally well to qualify from the heats into the finals. The Medley team came 4th in the final, improving on their qualifying time, with the freestyle team also finishing in 4th, narrowly missing the bronze medal and improving their time by 3 seconds. An amazing effort from all the swimmers well done!
(Toby F, Jack T, Oliver P - Year 6, Fabian H, Matthew B - Year 5)
Summer Sports Camps at Cranmore
Please see flyer and use the links below for more information:
https://www.talentedathleteacademy.com
https://lionssports.academy/bookingpage/School-Camp/Cranmore-School
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
A Message from our Chaplaincy Team
This Week
Reading
Habemus Papam We have a Pope
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John.
‘The sheep that belong to me listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. I give them eternal life; they will never be lost and no one will ever steal them from me. The Father who gave them to me is greater than anyone, and no one can steal from the Father. The Father and I are one.’
Reflection
We have a Pope. A Holy Father to guide and lead us on. God is always surprising us and so it was with the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Supreme Pontif. I have been struck by his humility and grace. In the way in which he both looks back and looks forward. I am sure his experience as a missionary, an Augustinian and a Canon Lawyer will serve him well. May the Holy Spirit guide him in his role and protect him.
Prayer
Faithful God,
You guide us on the path of life and your goodness is our constant companion.
Be with our new Shepherd, Pope Leo XIV, in his service of the Church. Fill him with the power of your Spirit, the peace of your presence and the compassion of Christ. Amen
Half Term Tennis Camps & Private Coaching
ESTA is excited to be running 4 days of tennis camp over the May Half Term from Tuesday 27th to Friday 30th May at St Teresa’s.
The timings are:
Y2-4 @ 9-12pm
Y5&6 @ 1-4pm
Y7-11 @ 1-4pm
Camp days are priced at £40 with a 10% discount applied for the full week. Private coaching is also available from 4pm each day.
We look forward to seeing your children on court over half term!
Play Your Way To Wimbledon - Friday 23rd May
ESTA is delighted to host the Play Your Way to Wimbledon event on Friday 23rd May from 4:30-6:30pm at St Teresa’s. This event is open to boys and girls in Years 7-13 and is a fantastic opportunity to literally play your way to Wimbledon! The winners of this event go through to the county finals with the potential to make it to the national finals held on the grass courts of Wimbledon.
Please note this is a DOUBLES event for the first year. There will be a girls’ draw and a separate boys’ draw (no mixed matches).
There are certificates, prizes and medals for players. Parents are very welcome to come along to watch the matches and enjoy a BBQ at the clubhouse.
Please sign up by Friday 16th May by emailing Kirsti at esta@effinghamschools.org If your child has a doubles partner to enter with, please note this in your email entry or state “partner required” and we will pair them with another player.
We are looking forward to some exciting matches and seeing you all at the courts!
Week 1
Soup
Main
Vegetarian
Vietnamese Stir
Fried Pork with Pak Choi & Sweet Chilli Dressing
Crispy Panko Sweet Potato with Curry Sauce
Egg Noodles Broccoli
Sides
Additional
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Dessert Chewy Chocolate Chip Flapjack
Sticky BBQ chicken Drumsticks
Jerk Quorn and Vegetable Ragout
Honey Roasted Gammon with Stuffing & Gravy
Macaroni Cheese Bar
BBQ Pulled Pork
Feta & Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Steamed Vegetable Rice
Corn on the Cob Garlic & Thyme Roasted Potatoes Green Beans
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Banana Upsidedown Sponge with Custard
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Passionfruit & Mango Cheesecake
Macaroni Cheese
Homemade Focaccia
Freshly Battered
Fish or Breaded Fish Fillet with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Spring Vegetable and Goats
Cheese Quiche
Glazed Carrots Chunky Chips Garden Peas
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Double Chocolate Cake
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Assorted Ice Cream
