Little League Winter Sport Round 2
It’s been another eventful week in the world of sport at Cranbrook Junior School, despite the challenges posed by the persistent winter weather. While the rain has certainly made scheduling fixtures a bit tricky, it hasn’t dampened the spirits of our dedicated athletes.
Unfortunately, most of our fixtures had to be cancelled due to the inclement weather. However, amidst the showers, we found a silver lining as we were fortunate enough to secure access to play games on the synthetic pitch at Woollahra 1. This allowed us to proceed with the year 3 football games and the year 6 rugby match. I’m delighted to report that both teams seized the opportunity, delivering performances that truly embodied the Cranbrook Spirit.
James Roughan
Head of Sport & PDHPE
CIS Rugby League
On Monday, four of our students went to the Ponds fields to trial for the CIS rugby league team. The day started with a group of 140 trialists and was reduced throughout the day. We are thrilled to announce Hughie W performed strongly and was selected to represent CIS. This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to Hughie’s dedication and talent. We wish him all the best as he prepares to proudly wear the CIS jersey.
Rugby
This week, all age groups defied the rain to partake in both field training sessions, alongside the welcomed return of our morning skills session. Despite spending the past two weeks indoors, every year group diligently honed their contact skills, preparing earnestly for their upcoming weekend fixtures. Regrettably, wet weather led to the cancellation of some matches on Friday. Nevertheless, those fortunate enough to take to the pitch showed excitement, finally kicking off the season.
Year 6 commenced their weekend with a Derby against local rival Scots at the Friday night lights event. While the 6A’s started slowly, conceding three early tries, they rallied admirably and dominated the second half. Despite showing great character to come back, time proved to be their adversary, resulting in a narrow 36-29 defeat. Undeterred, the following morning saw the 6A’s return with resilience, securing a commendable victory over Redfield despite a few battle scars.
Meanwhile, the 5A’s displayed remarkable speed and control amidst the challenging weather conditions, securing victories against both Shore and St. Augustine’s. Year 3 eagerly anticipates the departure of the rain, as their training efforts have been stymied by cancellations thus far. Nonetheless, we anticipate the return of all players to training this weekend, with hopes of bolstering attendance at our Monday morning skills session.
Peter Dumbleton
Cranbrook Head of Rugby
Year 6 Rugby
Football
In a weekend filled with unpredictable weather, Cranbrook Junior School Football managed to turn raindrops into highlights, showcasing their talent on the field.
Despite the wet weather leading to the cancellation of matches for the Year 5 and 4 age groups, the spotlight shifted to the Year 3’s and Year 6’s, who stepped up to the challenge. The Year 6 team faced off against Trinity and kicked things off with a bang, delivering solid performances across the board. Coach Kelton couldn’t be prouder of the boys’ progress throughout the winter season, and their determination certainly paid off on game day.
Over at Easts Synthetic, the Year 3 squad lucked out with a dry playing surface against Barker. They didn’t disappoint, putting on a football clinic that left spectators in awe.
With a total of 70+ goals scored across 8 fixtures, it’s safe to say that Cranbrook JS Football has started the season on a high note. As the season progresses, we can expect more action and standout plays from Cranbrook’s talented young Footballers. Rain or shine, they’re ready to take on any challenge and keep the momentum going. Stay tuned for more exciting updates from the pitch!
Ben Rollison
Head of Junior School Football
Football Year 6
Football Year 3
