Message from the Headmaster
Our Senior School Council representatives enjoyed a visit to the Houses of Parliament on Tuesday, including a tour followed by a workshop designed to develop pupils’ understanding of the law making process The highlight was a fascinating question-and-answer session with their local MP, Zoe Franklin On the same evening, an online meeting provided further details about the upcoming choir tour to Paris Pupils will have the opportunity to perform at two extraordinary churches: Église de la Madeleine and Église Saint‑Sulpice. Rehearsals of the concert repertoire are already well underway.
On Wednesday, pupils in Years 9 to 11 took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge, which is designed to encourage mathematical reasoning, precision of thought and fluency. Scholarly endeavours continued for those who had signed up for the World Scholars Cup, a joint club with their peers at St Teresa’s.
On Thursday, teachers hosted the first of the Year 9 parents’ evenings. These provided an opportunity for pupils and their parents to hear how pupils are progressing across subjects and to support them in making informed and exciting decisions about their GCSE options
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Intermediate Maths Challenge
On Wednesday all of our Year 9 and Year 10 pupils (and some selected from other year groups) took part in the Intermediate Maths Challenge, a competition designed to celebrate the UK’s best problem solvers. We look forward to the results in a few weeks' time!
Now it is your turn! Are you good enough to join the ranks of our elite problem solvers? Here are some questions from this year's challenge (You may not use a calculator...!)
Easier:
Medium:
Harder:
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Last Saturday saw our U14 and U16 hockey teams take to the field against strong opposition from Kings College Wimbledon. Both matches were played with impressive energy and commitment, showcasing excellent teamwork and resilience The highlight of the morning came from our U16 squad, who secured a well deserved 1–0 victory after a tightly contested game. The week continued with a busy schedule of football fixtures On Tuesday, our U14 teams were in action across three matches, two competitive encounters against Glyn School and a third fixture versus Thomas’s College All three games provided valuable match experience and demonstrated real progress from our players.
Midweek sport remained full of activity. The U16 1st XI travelled away on Wednesday for their fixture, while Cranmore hosted Reigate Grammar School for an U16 2nd XI contest Both matches offered strong opposition and gave our players an excellent platform to develop both individually and as teams That same afternoon, the pitches were alive with excitement as we held five U12 and U13 rugby matches. The boys showed tremendous spirit and determination throughout, with plenty of positive performances across all squads To round off the week, our U15 football teams completed the block fixture against Thomas’s with two well fought matches, bringing a busy and rewarding week of sport to a close.
Murray Cup - commencing Friday 30th January
Cranmore and Rokeby sporting fixtures are remarkably long standing. The schools share a common set of sporting values. This trophy completes the circle of sporting competitions between the two schools following the Henkes Shield (Football) and the Phillips Travers Trophy (Cricket). Jake Murray left Rokeby in 2016 after captaining the 1st XV in his final year His favourite team to play against was always Cranmore, hence the beginning of the Murray Cup Annually, many matches are played between the two schools and in rugby, 8 fixtures count towards this prestigious cup These fixtures, age groups U9s to U13s, started this afternoon on The Henderson. We wish everyone taking part the best of luck.
Please use the link for the Murray Cup programme
Previous Winners
2018 - Cranmore
2019 - Cranmore
2020 - Cranmore
2021 - Cancelled (due to Covid-19)
2022 - Cranmore
2023 - Cancelled (due to frozen pitches)
2024 - Cranmore
2025 - Cranmore
2026 - ?
Easter Sports Camp
Lions Sports Academy are hosting an Easter Camp at Cranmore from 30th March to 2nd April. Please see flyer and booking link below. Cranmore parents can get a 15% discount using the code: Cranmore15 https://lionssports academy/bookingpage/School-Camp/Cranmore-School
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This Week
A Reading from the Gospel of Matthew
While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men ” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on from there he saw two other brothers, James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, in the boat with Zebedee their father, mending their nets, and he called them Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.
Reflection
In this week’s story, we are reminded of how Jesus called His first disciples, inviting ordinary people to take part in extraordinary work. On Saturday 31st January, the Church celebrates the life of St John Bosco Born in 1815, St John Bosco was an Italian priest and educator who devoted his life to supporting disadvantaged young people He was known for his compassionate approach, placing emphasis on reason, faith and kindness rather than punishment Through the establishment of schools, workshops and homes, he provided not only shelter but also practical skills and spiritual guidance. His legacy lives on through the worldwide Salesian family, which continues to help young people grow in dignity, faith and opportunity
Prayer
Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefit which you have given me; for all the pains and insults which you have borne for me. O most merciful Redeemer, friend and brother, may I know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day, Amen
Notices
Please see below the invitation to our next Effingham Sixth Form Open Evening, for those currently in Year 10, to be held on Tuesday 10th February 2026 from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Please can you complete the online form to confirm if you will/will not be able to attend the event.
We look forward to welcoming you then.
Soup
Main Slow cooked Beef Bolognese
Vegetarian
Spicy Chicken & Jalapeno Pizza or Pepperoni Pizza
Honey Roasted Gammon with Stuffing & Gravy
Chicken & Vegetable Korma
Sides
Additional
Quorn & Vegetable Bolognese Margaritta Pizza
Spaghetti Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Dessert Yorkshire Pudding Themed Desserts
Mixed Potato Wedges
Corn on the Cob Cesar Salad
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Spinach, Butternut & Feta Pie with Puff
Pastry Top
Herb Roasted New Potatoes Cauliflower Cheese
Pasta with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Freshly Baked Bread
Salad bar
Freshly
Battered Fish or Fish Finger with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Paneer & Spiced Root Vegetable Dhal Stuffed Mushrooms
Garlic Naan Bread Pilau Rice Spiced Greens
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Freshly Baked
Bread
Salad bar
Skinny Chips Garden Peas
Pasta with Tomato & Basil
Sauce or Jacket
Potato & Baked
Beans Freshly
Baked Bread
Salad bar
