CRANMORE
MANOR HOUSE
ST TERESA’S
SIXTH FORM
CRANMORE
Prep Chronicle YOUR ESSENTIAL ROUND-UP ROUND-UP FOR FORTHE THEWEEK WEEKCOMMENCING COMMENCING145SEPTEMBER OCTOBER 2026 2026 YOUR ESSENTIAL Message from the Head of Prep It has been lovely to hear from Year 6 this week and learn about all of the fun they had on their residential visit. Although the thought of it might have been quite daunting, the way they rose to the numerous challenges is something they can all be very proud of doing. There has been no let up in the sporting calendar with Cranmore participating in biathlons, swimming galas, ski racing and football matches. It can be easy to get carried away with celebrating the success of our pupils in these events, but what is often the most rewarding aspect is the way in which they conduct themselves. When we think about our value for the year, character, it is wonderful to see them competing with a clear sense of fair play and good sporting behaviour. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Harvest Mass with donations going to the Dorking Foodbank and LeatherHEAD Start charities. Particular thanks must go to those parents who offered their support in loading up the bags so that they could be taken away and distributed. Year 1 had a fantastic trip to Legoland this week and our Year 2 girls enjoyed their visit to Manor House. They were all busy on Thursday taking part in a National Literacy Trust attempt to set a world record for the most people reading online in 12 hours so we will wait to see if that was successful. Years 3 to 6 had an inspiring talk by Jess Clarke celebrating diversity and resilience and the Library has been full of activities as part of marking Black History Month. Never ones to shy away from an opportunity to be creative, the catering team treated us to a very special menu to mark this too. Our Senior EDI Ambassadors also paid a visit to some Prep classrooms to talk about the importance of kindness and inclusion and Year 6 benefitted from an amazing poetry workshop with Tomos Roberts. Looking ahead, our dedicated CPA are in the process of organising our annual firework evening which is always a great occasion for families to come together. Good luck to all those involved with the National Ski finals! Mr Heaver
Harvest Mass On Tuesday 6th October, Fr Charles came to celebrate our Harvest Mass. We were reminded that Jesus calls each of us to be generous and thankful for all that we have received. We then distributed our harvest donations to the LeatherHEAD Start Hostel and the Dorking Foodbank. Both organisations were extremely grateful for the support, explaining that supplies are always needed and that there is a growing level of need within the community. Jesus calls us all to be generous, and we are reminded that St Francis’ words still ring true: “It is in giving that we receive.” Mr Jakubowski, Chaplain
Year 2 Sports Afternoon at Manor House Year 2 had a fantastic time at Manor House, enjoying a variety of fun and engaging games. The children were brilliantly supported by the Effingham Trust Sixth Form students, whose enthusiasm and encouragement helped make the experience even more special. It was a wonderful day filled with laughter, teamwork and plenty of happy memories.
Year 3 Experience at Manor House
Year 2 pupils enjoyed a fantastic experience day of life in Year 3 at Manor House, delving into the fascinating world beneath their feet. Through a range of creative, handson ac tivities, pupils explored nature, created beautiful leaf ar twork, discovered fossil imprints and learned about the work of palaeontologists. Stories, James and the Giant Peach drama ac tivities, and imaginative tile designs brought learning vividly to life. It was a wonderful day filled with curiosity, creativity and collaboration.
Year 2 News
Year 2 had a fantastic time making their own catapults to help protec t their castles! The children explored the forces of push and pull before using a selec tion of materials to design and create their own unique catapults. There were lots of imaginative ideas and some brilliant creations, and the children especially loved testing them to see how far they could launch their objec ts! Mrs Parker
EDI Committee Visit to Year 1 Year 8 members of the EDI Committee delivered an engaging lesson to Year 1 pupils on the importance of kindness and inclusion. Through a range of interactive scenarios and discussions, the children explored how they can demonstrate kindness and ensure that everyone feels valued and included. In recognition of their thoughtful participation and contributions, the Year 1 pupils were presented with special certificates at the end of the session. Mrs Evans and Mrs Prothero
Year 1 Trip to Legoland Year 1 had a fantastic trip to Legoland, with many of the children exclaiming, "This is the best day of my life!" We loved exploring the incredible struc tures in Miniland, diving beneath the waves on the Deep Sea Adventure ride, creating our own coral reefs during an educational workshop, and building our ver y own Ferraris. We even managed to fit in a few extra rides throughout the day! Year 1 were an absolute pleasure to take on the trip. They were polite, enthusiastic, and represented the school wonderfully. I am so proud of each and ever y one of them for the way they embraced ever y oppor tunity and made the most of such a memorable day. Mrs Prothero
Year 1 Trip to Legoland
House Cup Winners Congratulations to Radford on achieving a double celebration with the merits this week.
Black History Month Our pupils have enjoyed taking part in activities in the library this week in celebration of Black History Month, learning about key figures such as Martin Luther King Jr and Rosa Parks. Mrs Watkinson, School Librarian
Black History Month Lunch On Thursday, our wonderful caterers provided a Black Histor y Month themed lunch with culinar y delights such as Trinidadian beef stew with dumplings, Caribbean sweet potato stew, Jolloff rice, and, for desser t, banana cake or sweet potato pie.
Sports News Biathlon On Sunday, seven pupils from Cranmore took part in the National Schools Biathlon qualifying event. The competition consists of both a swimming event and a running event, with points awarded based on performances in each discipline and then combined to produce an overall score. Our athletes performed exceptionally well on the day, achieving success both in the pool and on the track. The National Finals will be held in March at the University of Bath, and we are now awaiting the collation of the results to find out whether any of our athletes have qualified. Congratulations and well done to all who took part: Year 4: Alex J, Simon H Year 5: Sebastian C, Harry P Year 7: Fabian H Year 8: Jack T, Oliver P We are very proud of their efforts and wish them the best of luck as they await the results.
Sports News Parkside Gala Monday evening saw Cranmore swim team start their swim season with a fantastic gala at home against Parkside. The atmosphere was incredible from the swimmers and the spectators creating an amazing volume of noise encouraging and cheering their swimmers through the pool. We had swimmers from Year 3, with this being their first ever gala for Cranmore, through to the Senior pupils in Year 8 showing leadership and inspiring our younger swimmers. There were some exceptionally close races and some very fast swims in all strokes giving Cranmore the win. An amazing achievement by all involved – well done swimmers! Skiing Luke L (Yr 5) continued his excellent form on the slopes with a superb 5thplace finish at the NSSA Indoor School Championships in Chatham. Recording a personal best time of 17.81 seconds, he showed remarkable improvement and finished just fractions behind some of the country's top young skiers. Among 65 competitors, Luke placed 11th overall and has since been selected for both the EESKIA Squad and the NSSA National Alpine Squad, recognising his outstanding progress and potential in the sport.
Mr Hodgson, Director of Sport
Message from the Chaplain
“Give, and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap.” (Luke 6:38) At harvest time we thank God for the abundance of his gifts and remember those who have less than we do. St Francis of Assisi understood that everything we have is a gift from God. He chose a life of simplicity so that he could share more generously with others. Prayer Lord, help us to be grateful for the gifts we have received. May our giving reflect your love and bring hope to others. Amen.
Menu
Thursday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Soup
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Halloween Themed Lunch
Soup of the day
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
Green Spaghetti & Meatball Eyes In A Tomato & Basil Sauce
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
Jack ‘O’ Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Onion Bhajis with Tomato, Onion & Cucumber Salad
Roasted Vegetables
Thyme Roasted Skin On Roast Potatoes Medley Of Vegetables
Peas & Sweetcorn
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
A Selection of Halloween Themed Desserts
Fresh Fruit Friday
Sides
Additional
Dessert
Broccoli Crunchy Green Salad
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
Friday
Chunky Chips Garden Peas