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Senior Chronicle YOUR ESSENTIAL ROUND-UP FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING 12 OCTOBER 2026 Message from the Headmaster As we reach the end of a busy and rewarding first half term, it is worth reflecting on the remarkable breadth of opportunities our pupils have embraced. Sometimes the most important learning is not simply the knowledge acquired, but the skills, habits and confidence developed along the way. Over the past few weeks, pupils have embraced opportunities to develop beyond the classroom. They have built independence through study skills, teamwork through residential and team-building activities, and creativity through Cranmore Live alongside the London Community Gospel Choir. History was brought vividly to life through a First World War workshop, while former Lioness Jessica Clarke shared her experiences of resilience, inclusion and overcoming adversity. The poet Tomos Roberts helped our pupils see the value in reading, thinking, writing and speaking in a series of thought-provoking poetry workshops. Pupils have also represented the school through music at Arundel Castle and across a busy programme of sporting fixtures, while our Harvest collection has provided an important reminder of compassion and our responsibility to others. This week has been no exception. Our Year 11 pupils have approached Sixth Form scholarship assessments with confidence and skill, while Year 7 have enjoyed the opportunity to test their knowledge alongside their peers at St Teresa’s. In very different settings, both require pupils to think for themselves, communicate effectively and have the confidence to apply what they know. The current debate around screen time is a useful reminder that technology is only ever part of the picture. In 1999, we might have thought it important for children to know how to rent a video from the local shop; today, that skill belongs to another age. The tools will always change. What matters is nurturing curious, adaptable young people who can think for themselves, work with others and approach something new with confidence. Those are skills that will serve them well, whatever comes next. I wish all our pupils, their families and staff, an enjoyable half term break. Mr Everitt
Celebrating Black History Month with Jess Clarke
As part of our Black History Month celebrations, Cranmore was delighted to welcome former England Lioness Jess Clarke, who delivered an inspiring talk to our pupils about her remarkable journey in professional football. Having represented England more than 50 times, competed in the Women's World Cup and represented Team GB at the London 2012 Olympic Games, Jess shared her experiences of overcoming adversity, challenging stereotypes and breaking down barriers in sport. Her story was a powerful reminder of the importance of resilience, determination, respect and courage, reflecting Cranmore's core values and supporting this year's focus on character. Jess demonstrated that true character is not measured solely by our achievements, but by how we respond to challenges, treat others and remain true to ourselves. We are incredibly grateful to Jess for sharing her experiences and making such a meaningful contribution to our Black History Month celebrations. Mr Kelly
Celebrating Black History Month with Jess Clarke
Jess was a genuine inspiration to our pupils, encouraging them to embrace their individuality, stand up for what is right, and approach challenges with confidence and perseverance.
Visit from the Poet Tomos Roberts Creativity took centre stage on Friday as pupils from Years 6 to 9 welcomed the acclaimed poet, author, filmmaker and content creator Tomos Roberts. Through engaging stories from his career and a captivating exploration of the power of words, Tomos inspired pupils to think imaginatively and discover how poetry can be used to communicate ideas, emotions and experiences. The visit culminated in a lively poetry slam, judged by both staff and pupils, where participants showcased their creativity, confidence and performance skills. It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm and talent on display, with pupils embracing the opportunity to share their own original work in front of an audience. Tomos's visit was both inspiring and entertaining, encouraging our pupils to develop their love of language and express themselves through the art of poetry. Mrs Watkinson, School Librarian
Young Geographer of the Year 2026 The theme for this year ’s Young Geographer of the Year competition was ‘From Source to Sea’, providing pupils with an opportunity to showcase the importance of rivers with the production of informative and creative posters.
Participants were challenged to explore the journey of a river, including the features found along its course, the physical processes that shape it, and the environmental challenges rivers face, along with possible solutions. There were a fantastic range of entries, with pupils choosing to focus on rivers in the UK, around the world, and even on other planets.
The top entries from Cranmore have now been submitted to the Royal Geographical Society ’s Young Geographer of the Year competition, an excellent achievement for all involved.
Young Geographer of the Year 2026 Highly commended entries were awarded to Jamie T, Miles K and Cameron S, whose posters combined thoughtful design, eye-catching imagery and detailed geographical knowledge. Their work clearly demonstrated the considerable time, effort and creativity invested in the competition. This year ’s winning entry was produced by Alex B, whose outstanding poster featured intricate hand-drawn sketches of three rivers from around the UK. His work was complemented by detailed research and a clear explanation of the significance and importance of each river, resulting in an impressive and highly engaging piece of geographical work. Congratulations to Alex and to everyone who took part. The quality of entries was exceptional, and it was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm for Geography on display. I look forward to seeing the imaginative creations that will be submitted in next year ’s competition. Mr Spalton
Trigonome-trees: Measuring Heights Outdoors
Cranmore's site is adorned with a selection of very tall trees! As such, Year 9 pupils set out with a variety of measuring devices to estimate their heights. They discovered that some of Cranmore's tallest trees are around 50 metres tall. It was nice to get outside and notice the natural beauty right outside the classroom! Mr Savvides
Year 10 Reflects on God's Word It was a pleasure to welcome Good News for Everyone to Cranmore this week. They spoke with our Year 10 students, encouraging them to discover the value of reading the Bible and reflecting on God's Word in their daily lives. The session sparked thoughtful discussions and insightful questions from our students. Through personal testimonies and engaging conversation, pupils explored how the Bible continues to bring hope, guidance and meaning to people's lives today. Together, they began to uncover the beauty, wisdom and transformative power of God's Word. Mr Jakubowski, Chaplain
Music News
Congratulations to this fine young singer, Dylan C, Year 11. He performed 'Master of the House' by Schonberg during the Prep assembly, with a sense of style and charac ter. Bravo!
Harvest Donations Make a Difference
Following our Harvest Mass, Cranmore was delighted to receive a letter of thanks from Myfanwy Tothill BEM, Chair of the Board of LeatherHead Start, expressing gratitude for the school's generous Harvest donations. The donations, made possible through the kindness and generosity of our pupils, parents and staff, will help support the valuable work carried out by LeatherHead Start in the local community. In her letter, Myfanwy thanked the Cranmore community for its many and varied contributions and highlighted how much the support is appreciated. Myfanwy also spoke warmly of attending our Harvest Mass, praising the enthusiasm of the pupils in their singing and the attentiveness with which they listened to Fr Charles’s message. It was a wonderful affirmation of the spirit of generosity and service that was at the heart of our Harvest celebrations. We thank everyone who contributed to this year's Harvest collection and for helping us live out our commitment to supporting those in need.
Sports News On Friday 9th October, Cranmore took three teams to Norwich to compete in the National Ski Finals on Saturday 10th October, and all three teams achieved podium finishes, a remarkable accomplishment and a first for the school in many years. This outstanding success is a testament to the pupils’ hard work, dedication and commitment to the ski programme over the years. 3rd in country Luke L Otis P Teddy G 2nd in country Samuel B Harry S Charlie H Henry B 3rd in country Mathias P Leon G Jacob S Henry H The boys looked so smart, behaved impeccably and skied brilliantly in very windy conditions.
Sports News Congratulations to our U13 team who progressed into the 3 r d Round of the ISFA Football National Cup. The team played superbly well, beating Claremont Fancourt 8 - 0. There were some brilliant performances this week by our U14, U15 and U16 rugby teams.
The U14 goal kickers were the latest pupils to benefit from a specialist goalkicking session with Mr Everitt. The session focused on two key technical areas: timing and developing a smooth, consistent kicking flow.
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
Message from the Chaplain
CHARACTERS OF FAITH "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." (John 6:35)
St Carlo Acutis’ feast day was celebrated on 12th October. Born in 1991, Carlo grew up in an ordinary family, yet God placed within his heart a deep love for others and a profound devotion to the Eucharist. He was passionate about helping the poor and used his gifts and talents to share the reality of God's presence with those around him. Prayer Heavenly Father, through the example of Saint Carlo Acutis, help us to love Jesus in the Eucharist, to use our gifts to serve others. St Carlo Acutis, pray for us. Amen. Watch this
Calendar Dates Dear Parents We wanted to take this opportunity to remind parents that the calendar is available on the school website under News and Events. The calendar is live and any updates appear in real time. You can filter the calendar to only see events that are relevant for your family. You can also choose to see events as a list or in a grid and have a day, week or month overview. Some key events during the next half of term are shown below. Dates and details can be seen on the School Calendar. Wishing you an enjoyable half term break. Kind regards
Cranmore Office
CPA Fireworks
St Andrew’s Mass
11+ / 13+ Scholarship Assessments
GCSE Options Evening Year 9 Pupils & Parents
Parents’ Evenings
Years 1, 2 & 3 Year 4 Year 7 Year 10
GCSE Mocks Year 11
Art English Language English Literature French & Spanish Speaking
Prep Nativity (Years 1-3)
Flu Vaccinations
Prep Carol Service (Years 4-6)
Senior Carol Service (Years 7-11)
Notices
Christmas Fair 2026 – Help Us Spread the Word! Dear Parents, We are looking forward to welcoming families and the wider community to the Effingham Schools Trust Christmas Fair on Saturday 21 November 2026. The event promises to be a wonderful festive occasion, with children's entertainment, an artisan market, delicious refreshments, and much more. To help us promote the event, our local estate agent, Curchods Bookham, has kindly offered up to 50 promotional boards. We are looking for families who live on prominent roads within our local catchment area and would be willing to display a board at the front of their property in the weeks leading up to the Fair. By providing visible locations across the community, you can help us raise awareness and make this year's event an even greater success. If you would be happy to host a board, please complete this form with your name, address, and any useful information regarding board placement. Please respond by Wednesday 21 October 2026. Thank you for your support. We greatly appreciate your help in promoting this special community event.
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Menu
Soup
Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Diwali Themed Lunch
Soup of the day
Chicken Korma or Lamb Rogan Josh with a Selection of Pickles & Chutneys
Freshly Battered Fish or Fish Finger with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Vegetarian Moussaka
Main
Traditional Beef Bolognese
Chicken, Bacon & Leek Pie
Roast Gammon with Sage & Onion Stuffing & Gravy
Vegetarian
Gnocchi Served in Tomato, Chilli & Spinach Sauce
Butternut Squash & Mushroom Tart
Stuffed Peppers with Cous Cous Filling
Paneer Makhani Served with Steamed Basmati Rice
Mash Potato Carrots
Roasted Garlic & Herb New Potatoes Mixed Vegetables
Steamed Basmati Rice Saag Aloo/ Bombay Potatoes Garlic & Coriander Naan Breads
Additional
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Dessert
Apple Filo Pie & Custard
Marble Cake & Chocolate Sauce
Chocolate Brownie
Chocolate Barfi or Kheer
Smoothie Bar
Sides
Spaghetti Roasted Mediterranean Vegetable
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Skinny Chips Garden Peas