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Senior Chronicle YOUR ESSENTIAL ROUND-UP FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING 9 NOVEMBER 2026 Message from the Headmaster Congratulations to our Cranmore U13 football team, who were crowned National Champions on Wednesday following a resounding victory over Millfield in the final. We are all immensely proud of their remarkable achievement and the manner in which they represented the school throughout the competition. Their success is a testament to their talent, dedication and teamwork, and is a truly outstanding accomplishment. It was wonderful to see families enjoying the annual CPA fireworks display last weekend. Thank you to all the volunteers who gave up their time to make the event possible. There is also our annual quiz night next term and, if you can help with the organisation of the event, please let the CPA know via your class representative. Compassion is our school value this year, and this week our pupils have found numerous ways to live it out alongside their academic and co-curricular commitments. Year 10 and 11 pupils were inspired by a Lourdes Pilgrimage talk, hearing first-hand about service, empathy and supporting others, while Senior School Council representatives met to discuss ideas and initiatives that continue to strengthen our community. On Wednesday, we marked Armistice Day with a period of silence and the sounding of the Last Post. It was a poignant opportunity for pupils and staff to pause, reflect and remember those who have served their countries in times of conflict. Moments such as these remind us of the importance of gratitude, sacrifice and our shared responsibility to work for peace and understanding. One particularly uplifting sight has been the growing number of boxes appearing in Reception as part of our annual Shoebox Appeal. We are immensely grateful for the generosity of our families, whose kindness will help ensure that others can enjoy gifts and moments of joy at Christmas. It is a wonderful example of our community putting compassion into action. Thank you for your support. Mr Everitt
Live performance of A Christmas Carol for Year 10 Quantum Theatre visited Cranmore on Friday 6th November to give an early taste of the festive season with a performance of A Christmas Carol. The Year 10 audience enjoyed watching the story of one of their English Literature set texts being brought to life in the Auditorium with the three actors switching roles with dexterity throughout the play. Mr Chapman
CPA Fireworks Night
What an amazing Saturday night! A huge thank you to the CPA for organising such a fantastic event. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to enjoy an evening filled with fun, laughter, and spectacular fireworks.
Marking Remembrance Day Congratulations to Fraser H (8FS), who performed brilliantly at the Remembrance Service at Ockham War Memorial on Sunday morning. It was a remarkable day for this talented young trumpeter, who had already spoken with great maturity on LBC Radio earlier that morning about the honour of playing at the service. Fraser's contributions to our own acts of remembrance were equally moving. My sincere thanks to him for playing the Last Post during our Senior Remembrance Assembly on Friday and again over the school tannoy as the entire school observed a poignant silence at 11.00am on Wednesday. His performances helped make these occasions especially meaningful for all of us. Mr Harris
Christmas Shoebox Appeal A heartfelt thank you for your generous support of our Annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal. Thanks to the kindness of our school community, we collected more than fifty shoeboxes, which will be sent to children in Romania. Along with our prayers, these gifts will bring joy, hope, and encouragement to those who receive them. As followers of Christ, we are called to be people of hope and love, and this wonderful response has reflected those values so beautifully. Mr Jakubowski, Chaplain
Warhammer Club News
Warhammer Club has continued this term with continued creativity and enthusiasm. This week, James H (Year 8) brought in modelling clay, and the boys held a mini-workshop in which they created realistic scenery and stands for their Warhammer models. I was hugely impressed with the detail, care and teamwork shown by the group. The results speak for themselves. Warhammer Club will continue next term, and we would welcome anyone interested to come and try it out. We have a school pack of materials and equipment, so there is no need to bring your own. Thank you to James H and the current members for such an enjoyable and productive session. Mr Lamport
Young Photographer and Young Artist Competitions
Young Photographer Produce one photographic entry based upon the theme, ‘Friendship’. The entry may be either a single photograph or a collage of photographs. Any collage must be made up only of photographs taken by the entrant and must be submitted as one entry. Mobile devices or cameras may be used and the exact device stated on the entry form. All photographic submissions must be submitted digitally in jpg format and be at least 1500 pixels in size. All submissions should be emailed to Mrs Sanders by the deadline. Young Artist Create one finished two-dimensional, unframed piece of artwork based upon the theme, ‘Friendship’. Artwork may be created in any medium or media, including pen and ink, paint, collage, printmaking or digital formats, and may be submitted in any size. Original artwork should be delivered by hand to Mrs Sanders by the deadline. Each entrant for both competitions must include a brief sentence explaining how their photograph relates to the theme added to the appropriate section of the entry form and on the back of their artwork. One entry form is required for each competition if a pupil is choosing to enter both. Entries must be entirely the competitor’s own original work and must match the theme of the competition. Plagiarised, copied, traced, close-copied, or AI-generated work is not permitted in any Rotary Youth Competition.
FINAL DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS: FRIDAY 29TH JANUARY 2027
Sports News NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
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Our U13 Football Team have just been crowned National IAPS Winners! Having won the Regionals last month, the team travelled to Oxford on Wednesday morning for the 7-a-side tournament. Cranmore went unbeaten in the pool, beat Repton in the semi-final, and then Millfield in the final. Incredibly, the team didn’t concede a single goal all tournament. Huge congratulations to the pupils, the coaches and the whole football programme - we are so very proud of you! Thank you to all the parents and families who supported the team on the day - we really appreciate it!
Sports News The U13s are also progressing well in the ESFA Cup, and they have the Surrey Cup Final next week to look forward to! Last week, our U15 and U16 teams continued their rugby season. On Thursday, we hosted a multi-sports fixture in the Sports Hall while 20 pupils from Years 7 to 11 represented Cranmore at the District Cross Country Championships. Congratulations to Henry C, who finished 5th in the Year 9 and 10 race, and Ollie W, who placed 12th in the Year 12 and 13 race. Surrey Skiing Championships We wish the very best of luck to the 30 skiers representing Cranmore at the Surrey Schools Ski Competition this Sunday. We look forward to hearing how they get on and hope they enjoy a successful day on the slopes. Effingham Sixth Form Sport It was an excellent week for the First Team football squad, who combined skill and spirit to defeat Reigate Grammar School 6-0 and progressed to the last 16 of the National ISFA Competition. The team featured several former Cranmore pupils: Jayden F, Ollie W, Ronan M, Billy W, Eddie B, Harry W, Digby H, Finlay H and Jack M. Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
Message from the Chaplain
Lest we forget As we mark Remembrance Day this week, we pause to remember all those who have given their lives in service of peace and freedom. We pray for the dead, for those who continue to suffer the effects of war, and for all who work to build a more just and peaceful world. Jesus reminds us, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13). Pope Benedict XVI said: “Peace is not merely the absence of war, but a commitment to justice, solidarity, forgiveness and love.” Prayer Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
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Notices
Menu
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
A Taste Of The Far East Themed Lunch
Main
Macaroni Cheese Topped with Chorizo & Crispy Onions
Braised Beef Cottage Pie with Cheddar Mash
Roast Pork Served with Sage & Onion Stuffing, Crackling & Apple Sauce
Thai Red Chicken Curry Served with Egg Noodles
Freshly Battered Fish or Fish Fingers
Vegetarian
Traditionally Baked Macaroni Cheese
Lentil & Root Vegetable Pie, with Mash Top
Vegetable Stack On A Bed Of Tomato Sauce
Thai Green Quorn & Vegetable Curry
Onion Bhajis with Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad
Broccoli Crunchy Green Salad
Roasted Vegetables
Thyme Roasted Skin On Roast Potatoes Medley Of Vegetables
Asian Stir Fry Vegetables
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
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans Freshly Baked Bread Salad bar
Mixed Fruit Crumble & Custard
Chocolate Chip Shortbread Finger
Sticky Toffee Puddling & Custard
Lychee Fruit Salad or Mango Sticky Rice
Fresh Fruit Friday
Soup
Soup of the day
Sides
Additional
Dessert
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Soup of the day
Chunky Chips Garden Peas