Last Monday, our Y6 TheatreSports Team competed in their final at St Patrick’s College, which they won! We congratulate them on their amazingly creative and funny efforts and the superb teamwork displayed across both the heat and final: Marcus Retboell, Michael Ibrahim, Hugo Lindley, Max Newby, Julian Rozsa and Lachlan Randall-White. Thank you to our JS Drama Teacher, Sophie Boniface, who along with Amber Virtue, Speech & Drama Co-curricular Teacher, prepared the boys so well!
Term 4 continues to race past with boys working on their final unit for the year and preparations for our end of year activities well underway.
Last week, Y2-Y6 families will have received their invitation to the Junior School Prize Giving, which is being held on Monday, 11 December at 10am. Communication to the families of prize or award winners is not made until the week prior to Prize Giving. Junior School boys should attend school as normal from the start of the day (drop off from 7:45am), wearing full summer uniform (no sports gear should be worn on this day) and they should bring their normal recess. Parking for families attending is best sought at Lyne Park, Rose Bay Ferry and Manion Road Car Parks. This event will conclude at approximately 12pm – 12:15pm, when the students will head home for the Christmas holidays accompanied by their parents. We will also run a carline at that time if parents need to collect their sons.
Many beautifully written acceptances to the Y3-Y6 Christmas Lunch have been posted in our special red post-box in Reception. I look forward to reading a RSVP from every boy in Y3-Y6 as the excitement builds for the Christmas Lunch in a few weeks’ time. Boys should also be planning their special Christmas Hat to wear on the day. Parents can read further information about the lunch via the Operoo note sent recently to their inbox.
This week, we welcome parents to the Y2 Strings Concert and next week the Y3 Strings/Brass/Woodwind Concert. Details have been sent out via Operoo.
Current Address & JS Office Holiday Closure As we head towards the end of the year, it is most important that the School has your up-to-date address on our database. If your mailing address has changed recently, please email familyupdates@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au, so these details can be updated before reports, class allocations and start of year information are posted out. Please remember that the Junior School Office is closed over the holiday period from 14 December 2023 until 23 January 2024.
Reports, Class Allocations and Start of Term Information Parents are reminded that their son’s 2023 Semester 2 report, 2024 class allocation and information about the start of 2023 will be emailed during the holidays.
Y3-Y6 Christmas Lunch Volunteers This week, our CSPA Vice President (Junior School), Angelique Haritos, contacted Y3-Y6 parents via an Operoo email to explain how they could assist with our annual Christmas Lunch and how this process is organised. We are very grateful to those parents who are in a position to help on the day or in other ways and thank them in advance for their assistance.
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.
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.
Kind wishes,
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.
Toys ‘n’ Tucker
The Cranbrook community is invited to support the annual Anglicare Toys ‘n’ Tucker initiative. 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.
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.
2024 K-Y2 PE Uniform
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 pants
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
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 Phone: (02) 9327 9457 Email: cranbrook@noone.com.au
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 were sent home earlier this week.
Christmas Lunch
We are all looking forward to our annual Y3-Y6 Christmas Lunch in the Junior School Gymnasium. Recently, Y3-Y6 students 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. Our CSPA Vice President for Junior School has reached 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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Junior School Parents If Junior School families have difficulties downloading the new Parent App, please contact the Junior School Reception on 9327 9100.
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Little League Summer Sport Reports Round 10
Despite an ominous weather forecast, our Junior School athletes were fortunate to beat the weather odds and indulge in an exciting day of outdoor games this past weekend. The sunny skies provided the perfect backdrop for our enthusiastic young players to showcase their skills and sportsmanship.
Saturday morning saw Dangar Gym buzzing with energy as classic rivalries took centre stage. The atmosphere was electric, with students displaying unwavering determination and grit in the face of fierce competition. Hard-fought matches unfolded throughout the day, demonstrating the dedication and passion of our junior athletes. With two rounds to go we are excited to finish the 2023 Summer Sport Season in fine style.
Yours in Sport,
Mr James Roughan
Head of Sport & PDHPE
Basketball
Basketball Year 5/6 As
The 5/6 As faced Grammar Edgecliff and the game was called off at half-time with Cranbrook trailing 31-13. Grammar proved too strong with their full-court defence. The boys capitalized on the few opportunities they had with sharp shooting. The team is now focused on rebuilding as they prepare to take on Newington in the upcoming weekend.
Basketball Year 5/6 Bs
The 5/6 Bs secured a convincing 42-24 win against Grammar Edgecliff. Harry R and Aiden M were the top scorers, displaying great shooting and efficiency around the rim. Ollie H and Jake C controlled the game effectively, while Charlie R, Eddie N, and Sam S made significant contributions on the defensive end.
Basketball Year 5/6 Cs
The 5/6 Cs emerged victorious against Sydney Grammar with a close score of 23-20. Costa V had a standout performance, contributing 8 points in the first 5 minutes of the game, leading the team’s early offensive streak. Raph G dominated under the basket and in the post, supported by Rocco B’s excellent playmaking and ability to find open teammates. It was a great win for the team.
Basketball Year 5/6 Ds
The 5/6 Ds secured a win against Sydney Grammar with a score of 34-21. Rhidian S was the top point scorer, and Spike T carried the offensive momentum for the team. Spike T demonstrated his ability to score strongly contested layups, while Rhidian S consistently converted jump shots inside and outside the key.
Basketball Year 5/6 Es
The 5/6 Es faced Grammar Edgecliff and suffered a loss with a score of 27-34. Austin M was the top point scorer with 12 points, showcasing sharpshooting skills and determination to keep the game competitive. Help from Ziggy D, Elvis L, and Max C ensured that the team remained in the game, and Leo M-W and William T played pivotal roles on both ends of the court, contributing to a strong defensive effort when needed.
Basketball Year 5/6 Fs
The 5/6 Fs encountered Grammar Edgecliff and experienced a loss with a score of 20-30. Zac G was the top point scorer with 6 points, and Rhys A made significant offensive contributions. Carter M and Louie B displayed outstanding defensive and rebounding efforts, making it challenging for Grammar to score. The team’s intensity and aggression were commendable, despite the loss.
Basketball Year 5/6 Gs
The 5/6 Gs faced Grammar Edgecliff and suffered a close loss with a score of 14-16. Lachy C was the top point scorer with 4 points and delivered a great performance, displaying agility and scoring finesse. Leo C played a vital role in keeping the game close, with intense defence and the ability to stay in front of his opponents.
Basketball Year 5/6 Hs
The 5/6 Hs played Grammar Edgecliff and experienced a loss with a score of 14-24. Kyran D had a standout performance, scoring 6 points and showcasing relentless rebounding, using his height to his advantage. Jacob K had a strong game, starting slow but then becoming a defensive force by stealing the ball and intercepting passes whenever Grammar came down the court.
Basketball Year 3/4 As
The 3/4 As faced a tough challenge against Scots and suffered a loss with a score of 10-54. Frank T was the top point scorer for Cranbrook with 8 points. Despite the result, Minato Y played a great game, influencing the match superbly with his relentless pursuit of the ball and rebounding efforts against the taller Scots players. The team faced a well-rehearsed opponent, but the boys are determined to bounce back.
Basketball Year 3/4 Bs
The 3/4 Bs encountered a strong Scots team and experienced a loss with a final score of 14-45. Woody V-H-W was the top point scorer for Cranbrook with 4 points. In this game, Oliver S was called up and made a significant impact, showcasing his skills at a higher level. He contributed with 3 steals and a couple of assists, despite the opponent’s strength.
Basketball Year 3/4 Cs
The 3/4 Cs faced Scots Year 3 A’s and encountered a loss with a score of 9-33. Oliver S was the top point scorer for Cranbrook with 4 points. Jamie S played a pivotal role, displaying excellent passing on offense and showing great defensive awareness and spacing.
Basketball Year 3/4 Ds
The 3/4 Ds played a close match but narrowly lost with a score of 17-19. Ned V was the top point scorer for Cranbrook with 6 points. Liam S stood out with his excellent defensive skills, amassing numerous steals and displaying exceptional passing ability on offense.
Basketball Year 3/4 Blue 1
The 3/4 Blue 1 team faced Scots and suffered a loss with a score of 17-23. Will A was the top point scorer for Cranbrook with 6 points. Aiden G’s great defensive work was a notable feature of the game.
Basketball Year 3/4 Blue 2
The 3/4 Blue 2 team secured a convincing win against Scots with a score of 36-5. Heiji C was the top point scorer for Cranbrook with 8 points. Alfie L-B demonstrated great hustle and teamwork throughout the match.
Basketball Year 3/4 White 1
The 3/4 White 1 team faced Scots and experienced a loss with a score of 28-16. Nathaniel S W and Michael L both contributed 6 points. The team showed improvement in their defence during the second half, with strong shooting from Nathaniel S W and Michael L. Blake S W and Remi G displayed improved defensive efforts.
Basketball Year 3/4 White 2
The 3/4 White 2 team secured a resounding victory against Scots with a score of 36-5. Alex P was the top point scorer for Cranbrook with 16 points, while Archie S and James C each scored 6 points. Alex P delivered an outstanding all-around performance, and Archie S and James C displayed great shooting and passing skills, contributing to the team’s success.
Cricket
Cricket 6 As
The 6A cricket team secured a win against Grammar St Ives, with a score of 6/188 (20) to 5/122 (20). Emile G was the top performer, scoring an impressive 60 runs, and Zachary S took 2 wickets. Charlie R contributed significantly with his 39 runs, demonstrating perfect running between the wickets and constructing a well-organized innings.
Cricket 6Bs
BYE
Cricket 5As
BYE
Cricket 5Bs
BYE
Cricket 4As
The 4A cricket team secured a win against Newington, winning by 6/103 to 7/97. Sebastian R delivered an outstanding performance with 1-4 off 2 overs and scoring 20 runs. Freddie F also impressed with his performance, taking 1-3 off two overs. Sebastian R showcased his skills in fielding, batting, and bowling, while Alexander R contributed 15 runs with the bat. The team’s collective effort resulted in a great performance, and they should be proud of their achievements.
Cricket 4Bs
The 4B cricket team achieved a 23-run victory against Trinity. Lucas S was the top performer with 20 runs, and Freddie H bowled a double-wicket maiden. Hadley S deserves recognition for his all-round performance, particularly his fielding and rapid reaction when the ball came his way in the field.
Cricket 3As
The 3A cricket team faced Grammar St Ives and suffered a loss with a score of 4/64 against 6/142. The top performers were Harry P, who took the most wickets, and Nathan S, who scored the most runs. Harry P stood out as an excellent opening bowler, managing to hit the stumps twice during the game.
Cricket 3Bs
The 3B cricket team encountered Sydney Grammar St Ives and experienced a loss with a score of 7/111 against 6/78. The top performers included Sam Y, who scored 26 runs, and Will S, who claimed 2/14 off two overs. Both Sam Y and Will S made significant contributions to the team’s performance.
Cricket 3Cs
The 3C cricket team faced Sydney Grammar St Ives and experienced a loss with a score of 3/118 against 0/95. The top performers were Kai and Rafael K, both scoring 21 runs. Rafael K also displayed his bowling skills by taking 1/2 off 1 over. Rafael K had an all-around performance, excelling with both bat and ball.
Multi-Sports
The Multi-sports squad started the season in a positive manner. This term we are concentrating on throwing and catching skills. Ted W, Yanni A and Lucas Z took 3 classic catches during our sessions in week1. A fantastic game on Dangar oval in Rd 1 culminating in Henry M scoring the winning runs for his side.
Tennis
Tennis Bs
The Tennis Bs faced Scots in a highly competitive match, resulting in a 6-6 draw in matches and a score of 32-36 in games. The top performer for Cranbrook was Miles M, who won 9 games. Notably, the Cranbrook Tennis B team was shorthanded due to illness, requiring Ashton D and Matthew Z to play in positions higher than their usual. Both Ashton and Matthew played two extra matches, displaying their enthusiasm and determination, with Ashton achieving significant success by winning his singles match 3-2 and narrowly losing in their doubles match 3-4. Their willingness to take on additional matches exemplifies the spirit of Cranbrook students.
Tennis Cs
The Cs squad had an incredible match against Trinity, despite starting down by two sets due to a missing player. The team fought relentlessly for every point. A standout performance by Blake H and George Y, who secured a 6-1 win in their doubles as the first pair, brought the teams to a tie. In the singles matches, with the score tied at 14-14, George Y, Jansen J, and Joshua L all triumphed with 5-0 wins, displaying performances reminiscent of a prime Roger Federer. Hugo C-B and Josh M exhibited remarkable determination, and both earned 3-2 wins to maintain Cranbrook’s lead. Despite the initial setback, the Cs squad won 39-29, showcasing the incredible effort put forth by the boys.
Tennis Development
In the Tennis Development group, the boys had a great session. Rory M emerged as the winner of the development group tournament, demonstrating outstanding determination and sportsmanship. Congratulations to Rory and the rest of the boys for their remarkable performances.
Water Polo
In Water Polo, the team faced Knox in a challenging match, resulting in a 14-6 loss. However, it’s worth highlighting the significant improvement this team has shown. The top performer of the game was Thomas A. Notably, Thomas A and Henry W displayed excellent defensive skills and also managed to contribute by scoring goals for the team. The team’s progress and development are evident in their continued efforts on both ends of the pool.
K-Y6 Music News
Term 4 is busy with wonderful Music events. Please follow this link to see the key dates and times. The form to apply to perform at this term’s Music Soiree (2 November) can be found by following this link.
