Last term we wrote to our Kindergarten and Year 1 families to let them know that in 2024, all students in K-Year 2 will have some new items to wear as part of their Cranbrook sports uniform. Currently, K-Year 2 students wear their House T-shirt on Thursdays for their Fundamental Movement lessons, but from next year, students in our younger year levels will wear a full sports uniform for comfort and ease to participate fully in our PE program.
From the start of 2024, K-Year 2 students will wear to school on Thursdays AND the other day each week they have a PE lesson:
Summer
House T-shirt
PE shorts
CS crew socks
Black sneakers
Winter
House T-shirt
Track jacket or ¼ zip top (fleecy lined)
Track pant
CS crew socks
Black sneakers
The House T-shirt comes in the following colours:
Red – Dangar
White – Hordern
Pale Blue – Ingram
Yellow – Moyes
Dark Green – Potter
Navy – Warry
Noone, our uniform supplier, have these items available for purchase from now onwards.
The Uniform Shop invites the current Year 2 families to purchase their 2024 uniform requirements first, should your required size not be available at the time you visit the shop, the order will be delivered to the JS when the next delivery of stock arrives. After a couple of weeks, the Uniform Shop will invite the current K and Y1 families to purchase their PE uniform for 2024.
The Uniform Shop is located on the Senior School campus near the Victoria Road gates.
Contact details are:
Cranbrook Uniform Shop – School Term Trading Hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8am – 4pm
Please note: the Uniform Shop will be opening for extra days at the end of this term and during January, before the start of term, to assist with the rollout of the new K-Y2 PE uniform.
After a pleasing performance in their recent heat, our Y6 Theatre Sports Team will compete next week at St Patrick’s in the final. We wish the team the very best as they are challenged to think quickly on their feet and do their best to entertain the audience with wit and humour!
Today and tomorrow, we welcome our 2024 Kindergarten students to their transition programme. It is always a joy to get to know these young Cranbrookians.
Y3-Y6 Christmas Lunch Volunteers
Arrangements for our annual Christmas Lunch are underway. In the next little while, our CSPA Vice President (Junior School), Angelique Haritos, will contact Y3-Y6 parents via an Operoo email to explain how they could assist and how this process is organised, so we have some helpers from each year group (Y3-Y6). We are very grateful to those parents who are in a position to help in different ways and thank them in advance for their assistance.
Parents should have received the Operoo permission form for the Lunch itself and our students were handed their hard copy invitation last Monday. Students should respond to the invitation in writing and then post it in the red mailbox in Reception. We are encouraging our students to do some jobs at home during the month of November, so they can raise some funds to help children in other parts of the world who may be experiencing a hard time at the moment.
Getting Ready for 2024
This week, we welcomed many of the new students who will join us in Kindergarten in 2024. Towards the end of November, we will hold our annual ‘moving up’ day for all our Junior School classes. New students in Y1-Y6 2024 will also join their intended cohort for the morning. These visits can help allay nerves, engender some excitement and allow our staff to get to know our new students.
On 23 November, our current Year 2 parents are invited to attend a parent information session about the year ahead. New families starting in Y1-Y6 will also be in attendance. Please follow this link for information about the session which starts at 8:30am. This information was sent out to Year 2 families recently via email.
Upcoming Events & Important Dates
Y6-Y7 Immersion Day at Senior School – Thursday, 9 November
2024 Y3 and New Parent Information Session – Thursday, 23 November 8.30am – 10am
K-5 Moving Up Morning – Thursday, 23 November
Y3-Y6 Swimming Carnival (Murray Rose Aquatic Centre, Senior School) – Friday, 24 November (all day)
K-Y2 Carols Service – Tuesday, 28 November 5pm
Y3-Y6 Christmas Lunch – Thursday, 30 November
Y3-Y6 Carols Service – Tuesday, 5 December 5pm
K-Y2 Christmas Activities – Wednesday, 6 December
Y6 Valedictory Service – Friday, 8 December – 1.15pm
Last day of classes – Friday, 8 December
P-6 JS Prize Giving – Monday, 11 December 10am
We hope all our families have a wonderful week
With thanks,
Michele Marquet
Reminders for Term 4
The Term 4 Events Overview for Parents can be found hereand on Cranbrook Connect.
Year 7 Scholarships (2025)
Parents of boys in Year 5 2023, who may be interested in applying for a Senior School scholarship for their son, should read the Scholarships 2025 information available now via this link.
Learn to Swim – Transport After School Lessons
Junior School families whose children have a Learn to Swim lesson after school (i.e. lessons that commence before 4:15pm) are able to book a seat for their child to travel on the Inner West bus that goes directly from inside the Junior School to the Senior School at the end of the school day each day of the week.
Students will be dropped off near the AFC and then walked from the bus to the pool by AFC staff and supervised while they get ready for their lesson. Parents can meet their sons at the pool. For ease when changing, it would be best if students with lessons wear their swimmers under their school uniform. Please email bus@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au if you are interested in booking a bus spot for your child and we will send a booking link once it is available. The cost is $100 per term.
We are also pleased to let parents know that if they prefer to pick up their child in carline or if their child has swimming lessons a little later in the afternoon, they can now make use of the school carpark next to the pool after 3:30pm to park during the LTS lesson.
We hope these new opportunities assist with the busyness of the traffic near the AFC in the afternoons.
Toys ‘n’ Tucker
The Cranbrook community is invited to get behind the annual Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker again. Donations assist those in our local communities who would otherwise go without.
Please, no second-hand gifts, chocolate, or anything else that can melt. Bring your unwrapped gifts and donations to your year level piazza. The final date for your donation is the day of our Christmas Lunch on Thursday, 30 November.
Suggested donations include long life custard, pasta sauce, tinned tuna/salmon/ham, Christmas cake & puddings, small packs of biscuits and small packs of lollies
Gifts for babies, children and teenagers include toys for all ages, vouchers, toiletry gift packs for teenagers, sports equipment, family games and books for all ages.
Resonate Series: Professional Learning
Our new Resonate series, written by our teachers, looks at classroom insights, research, leadership, and the future of education. The first article is written by our Director of Professional Learning, Cathleen Jin. Her article looks at how to create a holistic student experience by supporting our teaching staff and creating a culture of excellence.
As a school, we are ever conscious of our environmental footprint, and the increasing need for sustainable practices across each of our campuses. With this in mind, we are considering transitioning our school publications to a digital format, specifically our school magazine, EQV, produced twice-yearly and our yearbook, The Cranbrookian, produced once a year.
Whilst the benefits of a move to a digital format are clear; from a reduction in paper consumption, minimising energy usage and decreasing waste production, we understand that this transition might not suit everyone’s preference. As such, we would like to remind you to complete a quick survey to indicate whether you would prefer to keep receiving EQV and The Cranbrookian as printed publications, or you would be happy to move to a digital version.
Thank you for your continued support in our efforts to create a more sustainable future.
With thanks Cranbrook School
Pre-Schools’ News
This week, the children of St Mark’s and St Michael’s 3 Day and 5 Day Group visited the MCA, engaging in an early childhood program called ‘Marking Making/Meaning Making’. The purpose of this excursion was to support their thinking around the current unit of inquiry through opportunities to engage in appreciating creativity and artmaking. Working with Artist-Educators at the gallery, the children focused on the work of two artists in particular, Simryn Gill’s Maria’s Garden and the bark paintings from the Ramingining Collection.
Along with learning about these artists and their techniques, the children were asked to respond to these works through drawing and creating a collaborative garden on the gallery floor, using pieces of coloured felt and string. It was wonderful to see the children fill the gallery spaces and respond so thoughtfully and enthusiastically to both the space and the artworks.
An important aspect of the excursion was the opportunity for the children to work in the studio spaces of the National Centre for Creative Learning. Along with a fantastic ride up in the glass lift to the 3rd floor, the children experimented with mark-making materials and loose parts. Within the studio space is the Jackson Bella Room, an installation commissioned every year for the purpose of welcoming and encouraging young children to engage with contemporary art through the senses.
This opportunity to connect so intimately with the current commission Holding Ground by Lucy Simpson, was the highlight of the day for the children. They touched, smelled, moved, held and listened to familiar objects, such as seed pods, clam shells, coolamons and emu eggs, that had been recreated and moulded out of both natural materials, such as possum skins, and recycled materials, such as melted down televisions.
This was such a valuable experience for the children, to be out in our beautiful city, accessing and immersing themselves in the opportunities of a world class contemporary art space.
Kind regards,
Anna Herron and Melanie Fleming
(Educational Leaders at St Mark’s and St Michael’s Pre-schools)
K-Y2 Christmas Activities
On Wednesday, 6 December students in K-2 will enjoy special Christmas Activities and their parents are invited to come onto campus at the very end of the afternoon to collect their sons in person from their classrooms. Details about this lovely event will be sent home in the coming weeks.
Christmas Lunch
We are all looking forward to our annual Y3-Y6 Christmas Lunch in the Junior School Gymnasium. This week, our students in Years 3-6 received their personal invitation to this special lunch, to be held on Thursday, 30 November. Students in Y3-Y6 should handwrite an acceptance to attend the lunch and post it in the red ‘Christmas Lunch’ Post Box in Reception.
There is also a separate consent form for parents to sign which was sent to parents via Operoo today. Next week, our CSPA Vice President for Junior School will reach out to our families to ask if they would like to help with this event.
This year, with so many worrying things happening around the world, we have opted for a slightly simpler lunch menu which will come at a lesser cost, and we will still have all the fun activities we usually do as part of the lunch. We will be asking every Y3-Y6 student to consider what small jobs at home they could do to help to raise some money to donate to UNICEF. We are fundraising to support UNICEF, so they can continue their life-saving work for children. Every day, UNICEF is working around the world to help children realise their full potential by providing access to clean water, life-saving vaccines, quality education, and health care. UNICEF works to ensure every child is safe and protected from harm and is always there during times of emergency.
We hope the boys can feel happiness in knowing they have actively done something to help other children who are not living in such a peaceful and safe part of the world. Donations are, of course, entirely optional, but it would be wonderful, as a whole community, to collect a sizeable amount for this worthy cause. Details about what the boys will need to do and a link to make a donation can be found here UNICEF LINK and in the parent note on Operoo.
During the lunch, the students have the opportunity to meet staff from across the entire School, especially those who work in ‘behind the scenes’ roles. This can help our students come to appreciate how all these people work together to provide the wonderful education they are so fortunate to receive. The lunch is one way the Junior School staff and students say thank you to the many people who work at Cranbrook in non-public roles, but without whom we could not function!
We also ask our students to bring in a donation of non-perishable food and/or children’s gifts for Anglicare (Toys’n’Tucker). Information about this has already been shared in our newsletter.
Cranbrook Parent App
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Username and password discovery Click here to view information on how to access your username and password to enable access to the app.
Please remember to check your spam/junk email folder as sometimes codes and password resets can be sent there.
Junior School Parents If Junior School families have difficulties downloading the new Parent App, please contact the Junior School Reception on 9327 9100.
2 – If none of the teams and fixtures are loading for your son
If you have logged on with your child’s school email address, you will not get any relevant information. The app will work, but with none of your child’s data. You will need to delete the app and start over again. Follow the steps above to set up a new username and password.
3 – If you cannot download the app Both Android and iPhone users can both download the app. If you are having trouble accessing it, the app has been created by Digistorm, which you can add into the search box.
Little League Summer Sport Reports Round 9
I am delighted to report on another successful round of sports at our school. Across all sports, I witnessed excellent effort and commitment from our students. It was heartening to see them participate with great vigour and demonstrate admirable sportsmanship throughout the day.
One particular highlight was the 6A basketball game, which came down to the wire and had a thrilling finish. The determination and teamwork displayed by both teams were impressive.
I’m also proud to share that our junior relay team competed at the NSW state championships last week. Their excellent commitment to training over the last few months was evident in the way they ran well in their heat. Unfortunately, they were disqualified on a technicality, but we want them to know how proud we are of their representation of our school.
I want to take this opportunity to remind our students that losing is valuable in its own right. It provides an opportunity to learn and improve, and it’s an essential part of the sports journey. Winning is important, but as we celebrate our victories, let’s not forget that there are always areas where we can grow and improve.
Yours in Sport,
Mr James Roughan
NSWPSSA Athletic Championships
The junior relay team from Cranbrook School, represented both the school and the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) at the New South Wales Primary Schools Sports Association (NSWPSSA) Athletics Championships, has achieved remarkable success this year. Their journey to the NSWPSSA Championships was marked by impressive performances, as they secured second place at the IPSHA Carnival and repeated this success with a second-place finish at the CIS Championships.
This remarkable achievement represents the best result the school has ever attained in this event. The team’s outstanding performance reflects not only their dedication to rigorous training but also the exemplary manner in which they have represented Cranbrook School.
In addition to the relay team’s impressive achievements, William S made a significant impact at the NSWPSSA Athletics Championships. Competing in the 100m event, William’s outstanding performance saw him advance to the semi-finals. This accomplishment is a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication, as reaching the semi-finals is an impressive feat at this highly competitive event.
We take great pride in these students accomplishments, and they have set a high standard for future athletes at school.
100m – William S
Relay – Jasper M, Tully S, William S, Eddie C, Hadlee S
Basketball
Basketball Year 5/6 As
In the thrilling match against Trinity, the 5/6 A team managed to secure a draw with a final score of 40-40. The top point scorers were Rahul W and Jamie R. Rahul W’s outstanding defensive performance was a key factor in the team’s ability to hold their own. Van G played a pivotal role in controlling the tempo of the game, contributing to the team’s performance. Kiran J showcased his exceptional skill level and demonstrated a profound understanding of the game, making him a vital asset to the team’s success.
Basketball Year 5/6 Bs
The 5/6 B team delivered an impressive victory against Trinity with a final score of 52-25. The top point scorers were Charlie R and Harry R. Charlie R’s relentless effort on both ends of the court played a significant role in the team’s success. His performance resulted in several strong finishes by David A and Harry R. The team displayed exceptional basketball skills and a commitment to sharing the ball effectively, highlighting their strong team play.
Basketball Year 5/6 Cs
In their match against Trinity, the 5/6 C team secured a hard-fought victory with a final score of 21-16. The top point scorer was Raphael G, who contributed 7 points. The team’s performance was characterized by outstanding effort from players such as Heath C-G, who displayed great dedication around the court. Additionally, Rocco B and Michael I showcased their skills, further emphasizing the team’s strong overall performance.
Basketball Year 5/6 Ds
The 5/6 D team secured a narrow 27-25 victory against Trinity. The top point scorer was Michael M with 6 points. Jacob B played a great game and was instrumental in the team’s success. Oliver K’s incredible effort around the court was particularly notable, showcasing his commitment and dedication to the game. The team’s collective effort contributed to their victory and demonstrated their strong teamwork.
Basketball Year 5/6 Es
In a decisive win against Trinity, the 5/6 E team displayed exceptional teamwork and determination, securing a victory with a final score of 30-13. Sebastian F was the top point scorer for the team. What stood out in this game was the relentless hustle displayed by the entire team on both ends of the court. Their commitment and effort were evident throughout the match, contributing to their well-deserved win.
Basketball Year 5/6 Fs
The 5/6 F team secured a convincing win against Trinity with a final score of 30-11. Elvis L was the top point scorer, and he played a pivotal role in the team’s performance. The team’s excellent performance was characterized by exceptional rebounding and precise shooting. Their combination of skills and teamwork showcased their strength on the court.
Basketball Year 5/6 Gs
Despite a challenging match, the 5/6 G team exhibited great determination and effort in their game against Trinity. The top point scorer was Alex P, and his remarkable hustle was evident throughout the match. While the team faced a loss, their commitment and tenacity on the court were commendable and showed their dedication to improving.
Basketball Year 5/6 Hs
In their game against Trinity, the 5/6 H team demonstrated great rebounding and scoring abilities, despite a 22-35 loss. Kyran D emerged as the top point scorer. The team’s collective effort in both rebounding and scoring was evident and highlighted their resilience on the court. While the game resulted in a loss, their commitment and performance were noteworthy.
Basketball Year 3/4 As
In their game against Mosman A, the 3/4 A team secured a victory with a final score of 27-18. Frank T was the top point scorer with an impressive 18 points. However, it was Minato Y who played a crucial role in the A team’s victory. He not only contributed two baskets but also displayed remarkable energy and an unwavering drive to win. Minato’s tenacity and his ability to chase down opponents on the court were truly remarkable, making him a standout player in the match.
Basketball Year 3/4 Bs
Despite a 27-21 loss to Mosman, the 3/4 B team showcased outstanding determination and effort. Aarav S emerged as the top point scorer in the game. Henry W’s performance was truly exceptional in the face of the B team’s loss. He consistently battled in the paint and demonstrated a wide range of skills, with a particular emphasis on his excellent rebounding ability. Henry’s consecutive rebounds during the game allowed him to contribute with 6 points, highlighting his invaluable role in the team’s effort.
Basketball Year 3/4 Cs
In their match against Coogee Prep, the 3/4 C team displayed significant improvement, despite an 8-14 loss. Oliver S was the top point scorer in the game. The player of the match for this game was Harvey H, who, despite the loss, played a crucial role in helping his teammates on both defence and offense. Harvey’s dedication and effort on the court were remarkable, making him an integral part of the team’s performance. His continuous contributions were evident throughout the game, and his readiness to score further emphasized his commitment.
Basketball Year 3/4 Ds
The 3/4 D team secured an impressive 30-11 win against Mosman. Aiden P emerged as the top point scorer. Seb S’s performance was outstanding during the game. In the opening sequences, Seb showcased exceptional defensive skills, putting together 4 steals, and contributing to a couple of assists. His defensive work rate was truly exceptional, making him an asset that every coach dreams of having. Seb’s remarkable efforts on the court highlighted his role as an essential defensive weapon for the team.
Basketball Year 3/4 Blue 1
In the exhilarating match against Mosman Prep, the 3/4 Blue 1 team emerged victorious with a score of 35-10. Tom S showcased his prowess by securing the position of the top point scorer. However, it wasn’t just Tom’s individual performance that made the difference; it was the remarkable teamwork and cohesion displayed by the entire team that truly stood out. They worked harmoniously, both in defence and offense, and their ability to move the ball effectively was a testament to their fantastic teamwork. Additionally, Will A’s exceptional hustle on defence, which included his unwavering commitment to dive for loose balls, played a crucial role in the team’s success. The combination of individual skills and team effort made this victory a commendable achievement.
Basketball Year 3/4 Blue 2
The 3/4 Blue 2 team delivered an outstanding performance in their match against Sydney Grammar, securing a convincing win with a final score of 40-4. Harrison H and Alfie L-B were the top point scorers, amassing 16 and 14 points, respectively. What made this victory remarkable was the exceptional teamwork that permeated the entire game. The players displayed great unity and coordination, effectively moving the ball, and creating opportunities. Marcus S and Marcus C’s accurate shooting skills added depth to the team’s performance. The outstanding display of team effort, coupled with solid individual contributions, led to a resounding victory, and showcased the team’s immense potential.
Basketball Year 3/4 White 1
In the game against Sydney Grammar, the 3/4 White 1 team secured a dominant win with a final score of 38-6. Raph W and Michael L were the top point scorers, accumulating 12 and 10 points, respectively. What made this victory truly special was the extraordinary level of teamwork and collaboration demonstrated by the entire team. The players exhibited excellent game understanding, moving the ball efficiently and creating opportunities for their teammates. Additionally, the team’s sharpshooting skills and consistent ball movement highlighted their unity on the court. Wren L’s exceptional dribbling and Hunter L’s active involvement in the game were particularly commendable, further emphasizing the team’s cohesiveness and the critical role that teamwork played in their resounding victory.
Basketball Year 3/4 White 2
The 3/4 White 2 team achieved a remarkable win against Mosman Prep with a final score of 21-0. Archie S emerged as the top point scorer for the team. However, what truly set this victory apart was the extraordinary teamwork and camaraderie displayed throughout the match. The players seamlessly worked together, both in defence and offense, and their ability to share the ball effectively showcased their fantastic teamwork. Additionally, Albert L’s boundless energy on the court was consistently evident, as he actively contributed to every aspect of the game. His unwavering commitment and his desire to be an integral part of the action underscored the team’s unity and the pivotal role that teamwork played in their triumph.
Cricket
Cricket 6 As
In a closely fought match against Grammar St Ives, the 6A team displayed remarkable efforts losing 5/88 (20) – 6/89 (19.5). Emile G’s brilliant batting, scoring 34 runs, was a standout feature of the game. He also contributed to taking a wicket. The team demonstrated unity, with wickets shared among several players, including Charlie R, Alistair T, Arthur D, and Jasper L. Emile’s impressive performance and captaincy skills stood out in the match.
Cricket 6Bs
Despite the loss to Grammar St Ives, the 6B team showcased noteworthy efforts and contributions Grammar 2/109 – Cranbrook all out for 49. Steven H scored 12 runs, and Jackson P secured 2 wickets, demonstrating their skills. Luca C and Alexander M played pivotal roles in the team’s fight by retiring and then returning to the batting crease. Bondi M applied pressure on the Grammar batsmen in the field, with notable efforts in the run-out attempts and a fantastic catch off Jackson P’s bowling. The team displayed great determination and sportsmanship.
Cricket 5As
In their victory over Waverly, the 5A team exhibited exceptional teamwork winning 120-70. Xavier M and Jimmy C’s partnership of 23 runs was a standout feature of the match, contributing to the team’s win. Alistair M’s contribution included a crucial run-out, which added to the team’s performance. Xavier’s fantastic batting and fielding skills played a key role in their success.
Cricket 5Bs
Despite the loss to Waverley, the 5B team had notable performances (Loss: 82 plays 108). Charlie H, with 15 runs off 11 balls, and 2/7 off 2 overs, delivered an excellent all-around performance. Alec R also contributed with his impressive bowling figures of 2/17 off 2 overs. Charlie H’s performance, with the best figures for both batting and bowling, was particularly commendable.
Cricket 4As
Despite the loss to Sydney Grammar Edgecliff, the 4A team had notable performances in both batting and bowling (Cranbrook 5/62, Grammar 5/74). Julian D managed to secure two wickets and contributed with 13 runs with the bat. William P was outstanding, displaying remarkable skills in the field, as well as making significant contributions with both bat and ball. He took two wickets and scored 8 runs. Joseph R’s consistency in his bowling, maintaining a steady line and length, played a pivotal role in restricting the opening pair.
Cricket 4Bs
In a challenging match against Sydney Grammar St Ives, the 4B team displayed notable performances (120 runs to 60 runs). Christian K secured the most wickets, and Leo M emerged as the top run scorer. Leo showcased great confidence in his batting, hitting shots all around the ground, which was a commendable display.
Cricket 3As
Rained Off
Cricket 3Bs
In a closely contested cricket match against St Ives Grammar, the 3B team displayed notable efforts despite the loss (83/7 defeated by 91/4). Will S was the top scorer with the bat, blistering away any wayward bowling from the opposition. He also contributed to two crucial run-outs in the field. Xavier F showcased his bowling skills, particularly when he bowled a maiden over against the strongest batter from the opposing team. His accuracy and pace during the over were commendable.
Cricket 3Cs
Rained Off
Multi-Sports
The Multi-sports squad are working brilliantly at their individual catching and throwing skills. Edward T and Oscar Ice man V took some incredible catches during session work. Henry M is proving an inspirational leader and has developed a tremendous throwing technique. Well done to all the lads for their enthusiasm and team spirit.
Tennis
Tennis Bs
Rained Off
Tennis Cs
Rained Off
Tennis Development
Rained Off
Water Polo
Despite a challenging match, the water polo team showcased fantastic defence, with notable efforts from all players, particularly Henry W and Lachlan R W. Their commitment to maintaining a strong defensive stance was commendable.
Sailing
Last weekend saw three of our Cranbrook Junior School sailors travel to Canberra for the ACT Optimist Class Championships. This was the first step for the season on the road to the national championships this coming January, and all the boys sailed well in very difficult light and variable winds. Balthazar R (yr5), Will H (yr5) and Marcus R(yr6) joined four Cranbrook senior school sailors in year 7 and 8 amongst the field of 63 competitors.
Congratulations to Balthazar R who finished 4th in the Intermediate fleet, while Will H and Marcus R finished 18th and 20th respectively in the open fleet having stepped up divisions in the past few months. The Cranbrook sailing team will now look forward to Sail Sydney on our home waters of Rose Bay in December.
K-Y6 Music News
Term 4 is busy with wonderful Music events. Please follow this link to see the key dates and times.
