Dr Anne Johnstone, Head of School
As Term 3 draws to a close, it has been a joy to reflect on what has been a truly exhilarating and memorable first term serving as the ninth Head of School here at Cranbrook.
Bob Meakin, Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster
This week has been a tremendous tribute to Year 12 during their final week of classes.
On Monday, our Boarders kicked off proceedings with a dinner to honour the departing Year 12 students.
Introduction
End of Term Video
Please click below to watch the End of Term video.
Academic
Adrian Harrison, Director of Academics – Senior School – Acting
137 students, 15 books, 7 hours, over $6700 raised for Children’s Cancer Project.
Coeducation
Daisy Turnbull, Director of Coeducation
George Orwell wrote that progress “is not an illusion, it happens, but it is slow and invariably disappointing.” This week at Assembly, however, progress was the opposite of disappointing, it was energising and affirming.
Sports
Junior State Age Swimming Championship
Cranbrook had 5 students compete at the Junior State Age Swimming Championship at Sydney Olympic Park on the weekend.
Matt Grice, Director of Sport
As we approach the end of a very busy Term 3, I would like to wish all our CAS athletes the very best of luck in their endeavours at the CAS Athletics Carnival today.
NBA Basketball School Australia Camps
Upcoming September/October Holiday Camps and Term 4 Programme in Sydney at Cranbrook School:
Creative & Performing Arts (Music, Drama, Visual Arts)
Phil Beverley, Director of Music
Term 3 has seen Cranbrook Music truly blossom, culminating with the Spring Festival Final Recital on Tuesday…
Drama News
What a dynamic Term 3 it has been in Drama. Our Year 12 HSC students recently performed their Group and Individual performances with integrity, passion, and commitment.
News
Awareness Article – National Drowning Report
Every school holidays, I hear fantastic stories from Cranbrook students and families about their adventures at the beach, rivers, and pools, taking time to celebrate and spend time together.
The Resilience Project – Strategies to Develop Students’ Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness
“How do we help young people bounce back from setbacks, stay connected, and thrive?” That was the…
Community
Important Message from the CSPA Committee
The Cranbrook School Parents Association (CSPA) is a not-for-profit association of all Cranbrook parents run by an elected committee of Year Representatives, General Committee Members and the Executive.
Introducing the Parent Directory on Compass
We are pleased to introduce the Parent Directory in Compass. This new, opt-in feature provides families with the opportunity to connect more easily with others in their child’s year level, form group or classes.