
Matt Grice, Director of Sport
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Cranbrook faced our Eastern Suburbs neighbours, Waverley, in a full round of fixtures on Saturday as we came together to mark Reconciliation Round. This important occasion provided an opportunity for both school communities to unite in recognising and respecting the culture, history, and ongoing contributions of the Indigenous peoples of our country. We are grateful to Waverley for hosting the day and helping to create a meaningful environment where students, staff, and families could reflect on the significance of reconciliation. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of education, understanding, and respect in strengthening connections across our communities.


Cranbrook recorded excellent wins in the 1sts Tennis and Volleyball. The 1sts Football match ended in a frustrating draw after a tightly contested game, while Waverley proved just too strong in a close and physical encounter on the rugby field. The 1st AFL team also had a narrow loss as Knox pipped them at the post by 8 points.
Mr Bray had his trademark smile back after the 2nds Football secured a fantastic win, and a special mention must go to the mighty 5th XV, who produced an emphatic victory on QP1 at 8am – a true display of commitment and early-morning energy.
Tennis enjoyed a brilliant day overall, winning 100% of their matches against Waverley. The 1sts claimed an impressive 7-1 win, while the 2nds dominated with a clean 8-0 result. The continued improvement, teamwork, and spirit within the Tennis community is something to be celebrated.

A reminder that this week sees no Saturday Sport for the Kings Birthday long weekend. Enjoy a well-deserved weekend off!
The Lewis Report, by Eddie Lewis
The first time this season, all scheduled fixtures went ahead! Across all grounds there was great energy as our students came together, with most games against our local rival, Waverley.
On the Kimpton Tennis Courts at Dangar our 9A top doubles pair dominated Waverley 6-0 despite our opponent surviving 7 match points. The Year 9 A & B continued this trajectory for the rest of the morning, ultimately winning all matches, with the Bs losing only 1 game!
Across on Woollahra 3, our mighty 6th XV took on rugby powerhouse St Joseph’s. We capitalised on the spilt ball several times and used our speed through the wings to take out a strong 44-10 victory!
Up the road, our 16A Volleyball team took on Barker at our VCH Lewin Court. For much of our team, this is the first time they’ve played volleyball, and the development they’ve shown has been extremely impressive. The match featured many long rallies as well as much improved first-serve accuracy. The team went down in three very close sets, however if they continue with this week-on-week improvement, we look forward to versing Barker again next term.
Over to Pioneers Park, where our Intermediate B AFL team took on a very strong Waverley opposition. As AFL continues to grow at the school, it is a testament to our students’ commitment that we’re able to field 7 teams – the most in the school’s history. This is largely thanks to our students’ and families’ willingness to double up games. Whilst the team didn’t get the result, their effort cannot be faulted for all four quarters.
Back down Anzac Parade and off to Queens Park where our 7B footballers were set to take on Waverley. As the crowd built around them (thanks to the 1sts and 2nds Rugby on the neighbouring field), the team focused on the job at hand. Our skills and tactics were clearly a step above our opponents, with our team walking away with a 3-0 victory!
The long weekend ahead will see our sports teams take a week off; a good opportunity to rest, recover, and get ready for the final 2 fixtures remaining for this term.

To Note:
- The T2 2025 Co-Curricular and Sport Schedule can be accessed here.
- July Holiday Training & Camp Schedule can be found here.
- Rugby Holiday Camp – please find more details and booking here.
- Basketball Holiday Camp – please find more details and booking here.
- Football Holiday Camp – please find more details and booking here.
Sports Resources – contain essential information regarding sports events, schedules and important updates for the year ahead
Looking forward to seeing everyone around the grounds this weekend.
Matt Grice
Director of Sport