819JANUARY 2024 3JANUARY JULY 2023 2026 Message from the Headmaster As the exam period draws to a close, I would like to commend all Year 9, 10 and 11 pupils for their focus and dedication over the past three weeks. They have impressed us with their commitment to doing their best and the mature, thoughtful approach they have consistently demonstrated. It was fitting, during assembly, to take a moment to place our daily efforts in a wider context as we welcomed a volunteer from Mary’s Meals. They explained how the charitable funds raised by our school are making an immediate difference to the lives of others. The organisation provides children in some of the world’s poorest communities with a nutritious meal at school, giving them the energy to learn and the opportunity to build a pathway out of poverty. Our inspirational speaker highlighted that, with support from communities like ours, Mary’s Meals is able to serve food to more than three million children every school day across 16 countries.
The work of our Senior School Council has also been impressive and reflects how highly the pupil voice is valued at Cranmore. Representatives have been actively canvassing their peers and presenting thoughtful, wellconsidered proposals, ranging from new clubs to fresh ideas for house events, including pickleball, art competitions and pancake flipping. Their organisation of community-minded activities, such as the Hug in a Mug hot chocolate sale and the success of Christmas Jumper Day, demonstrates a strong commitment to both enjoyment and charity. Next week’s visit to Parliament will further strengthen their understanding of how democratic participation works in practice and inspire continued leadership within our school community. The remarkable breadth of sporting opportunity at Cranmore has been especially evident over the past week. Our swim squad shone at the English Schools event on Saturday, while the rugby teams showed great spirit as they embraced the challenge of the weather during their fixtures and competitions. Meanwhile, both our ski and rowing squads continued to enjoy their training sessions, combining purposeful practice with the camaraderie that makes sport so rewarding. I would also like to extend my best wishes to our hockey players competing at King’s this weekend.
Mr Everitt