As we come to the end of a wonderfully energetic term, it gives me great pleasure to reflect on the many achievements and enriching experiences our pupils have enjoyed.
Beyond the classroom, pupils have embraced a wealth of opportunities. Year 8 enjoyed an inspiring trip to Bristol, exploring its vibrant art scene, including the pioneering street‑art culture shaped by influential artists such as Banksy Year 9 embarked on their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award campaign with a weekend of training that provided structured opportunities for challenge and growth, developing resilience, teamwork, independence, and a strong sense of community engagement
These opportunities continue into the Easter break, with staff leading the annual ski trip to Italy and running Year 11 subject sessions to support pupils’ understanding and revision ahead of their forthcoming public examinations
This term has demonstrated once again the remarkable spirit, talent, and resilience of Cranmore pupils. I am immensely proud of all they have achieved and deeply grateful to our dedicated staff and supportive parents, whose efforts help make these experiences possible.
With warmest wishes for a restful and happy Easter break
Mr Everitt
Senior Drama Production
On Thursday of last week, our Senior pupils took to the stage once again for their second performance of Little Shop of Horrors, this time showcasing a fresh cast who brought new energy and flair to the production
Congratulations to all of our pupils who performed in and supported this incredible show!
Congratulations to Hugo B who achieved Merit in his Grade 5 Music Theory exam!
DofE Bronze Practice Expedition
Year 9 enjoyed an excellent weekend completing their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Training and Practice Expedition The pupils demonstrated impressive resilience, independence, and teamwork throughout On Saturday, they learnt first aid, navigation and camp craft They then put these newly acquired skills into action by setting up their own camps, cooking dinner, and navigating independently on Sunday We are incredibly proud of their efforts and look forward to supporting them as they prepare for their Qualifying Expedition in June.
Mrs
Varney and Mrs Ebdy
DofE Bronze Practice Expedition
On Saturday we arrived, discussed the plan for the weekend, and talked about how we would approach our DofE activities We covered basic first aid, including DRABC, and then learned how to use a compass and take accurate bearings when reaching junctions
After a break, we looked at the route for Sunday’s expedition and what we would be doing that afternoon Then we had lunch
In the afternoon, we went on a short 4 km walk to practise the skills we had learned in the classroom that morning. When we returned, we set up our tent and cooked dinner. Afterwards, we played football for about an hour and a half before heading to bed.
The next morning, we had breakfast, packed up our tent, and set off on the first leg of the walk After about an hour, we took a wrong turn, but our instructor helped us by explaining where we had gone wrong We then continued for around 5 kilometres before stopping for lunch
After lunch, we walked for another kilometre but made another navigation mistake We were supposed to turn left, but we went right instead, which took us nearly an hour off the correct route We eventually found an alternative path that led back to the original checkpoint By that time, we had already been walking for six hours, so we were collected by the school bus, as we still needed to plan our qualifying expedition route Once we returned to school, we planned our qualifying route and then went home
Jacob S
DofE Bronze Practice Expedition
Year 8 Art Trip
We went on an amazing art trip to Bristol and it was so much fun! First, we took part in a photography challenge at the Floating Harbour, which was great because we learned how to use a grid on our cameras. We also visited the M Shed museum to find out more about the history of Bristol Later, we stopped at a nearby square where we took even more photos, using the shiny surfaces and interesting shapes to make our pictures stand out
After that, we explored the Arnolfini gallery, which had a really fascinating exhibition. The next day, we went on a street art tour and even saw Banksy’s first ever graffiti piece Then we learned how to spray paint and created our own artwork I made a beetle, and it was so much fun! Overall, it was a fantastic trip and gave us lots of ideas for our art lessons
Will A
Computing Challenge - Cyber Explorers Cup 2026
A group of our Senior pupils proudly took part in the Cyber Explorers Cup Challenge 2026, a UK wide online cyber security competition in which teams race to fix the corrupted Smart Mall AI system, SAM U L, by solving timed digital puzzles and security challenges.
The event took place from 16–20 March 2026, with schools across the country competing for top scores and tech voucher prizes
We are now awaiting the results well done to all the boys for their fantastic effort!
For further information see: cyberexplorers.co.uk
Mr Afana
Love Maths for Life Learning!
Back to the Classroom
On Monday evening this week, members of the Maths and Science Departments returned to the classroom to receive training on the latest calculator developments from Casio Top tips for exam hacks and efficient calculator use will be passed on to pupils to ensure they are familiar with the technology as they enter the senior years, and can maximise the effectiveness of calculator use in their GCSEs.
Thank you to Mrs Bowden for organising this event
Mr Pulford, Deputy Head, Academic
Easter Themed Lunch
Our caterers created an incredible Easter feast on the penultimate day of term, featuring a wonderful selection of delicious salads and cakes, all beautifully themed for spring and Easter
Sports News
The final football and hockey fixtures of the term took place across the Senior School this week and produced a series of excellent performances The U14 football teams finished strongly on Tuesday with two impressive victories over Hoe Bridge The A team came through a tightly contested match to win 3–2, while the B team delivered a dominant display to secure a 5–0 victory
In hockey, the U16s also enjoyed a successful week They opened with a superb 3–0 win against King Edward’s Witley on Tuesday Their busy run of fixtures continued with matches against Downsend on Wednesday and RGS Surrey Hills on Thursday, during which they maintained their high standards and competitive spirit Pupils who have chosen the multi sports option for Games enjoyed a varied programme of fixtures. The U14s took on Christ’s Hospital in padel, while the U15s faced King’s College School in squash on Thursday, gaining valuable match experience in both sports.
This week also featured the prestigious National Rosslyn Park 7s, where three Senior teams U16, U14 and U13 represented the School All three squads performed with pride, determination and sportsmanship, doing the School proud in a highly competitive national tournament
As we head into a well deserved Easter break, our attention now shifts towards the exciting summer sports season Cricket, tennis, athletics and golf await, and we very much look forward to the opportunities and fixtures the new term will bring
Rory C (7) and his AFC Wimbledon teammates were crowned National EFL Futsal Champions at St George’s Park this weekend The squad progressed from an initial field of 54 professional clubs to the final nine at the national finals After a training day at the England camp, Wimbledon battled through eight group matches, defeated Portsmouth 1–0 in the semi final, and overcame Bristol City 2–1 in a thrilling final to secure the national title
Rory C (Yr 7) - Futsal National Champion
Chaplaincy News
A reading from the Gospel of John
Jesus, seeing Mary weeping, and the Jews who were come with her weeping, groaned in spirit and troubled himself and he wept
Jesus therefore came to the tomb And he cried with a loud voice: “Lazarus, come forth!”
Reflection
As we come to the end of a busy term and continue our journey towards Easter, may our hearts be lifted up For Christ is not distant from us He enters our world and, through His power, transforms us
This is the central Christian hope: that Christ is incarnate and present in the here and now, even in our places of grief and hurt
Have a wonderful Easter, whatever you are up to, and let us all pray for peace.
Prayer
Lord Jesus,
You stood with Martha, Mary, and Lazarus in their moment of sadness
Stand with us today in the places where we feel worried, tired, or weighed down
Help us to support one another, to bring comfort where there is sadness, and to be signs of your love in our school community
Amen.
Soup
Main
Vegetarian
Monday
Soup of the day
Soup of the day
Chicken Tikka Masala Served with Mango Chutney Raita
Sweet Potato & Butternut Squash Biryani
Pepperoni Pizza
BBQ Meat Feast Served with a Caesar Salad
Margherita Pizza
Soup of the day Soup of the day Soup of the day
Roast Pork Served with Sage & Onion Stuffing, Crackling & Gravy
Sweet & Sour Tofu Served with Cous Cous
Piri Piri
Chicken Served with Pitta, Crunchy Green Salad & Sauces
Freshly Battered Fish or Fish Finger with Ketchup and Tartare Sauce
Jacket potato or Pasta option
Pasta Served with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Sides
Garlic Naan Turmeric Cauliflower Steamed Rice
Dessert Peach Crumble & Custard
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Crispy Chilli Halloumi Bites
Cheese & Vegetable Pastie
Pasta Served with Tomato & Basil Sauce
Pasta with Tomato & Basil or Jacket Potato & Baked Beans
Thyme
Jacket Wedges Corn on the Cob
Roasted Skin On Roast Potatoes
Carrots / Broccoli
Chocolate Brownie Shortbread Biscuit
Parsley Buttered New Potatoes Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Oreo Cheesecake
Items in Italic - Sourced from F Conisbee’s, our local butcher
