Bob Meakin, Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster
Dear Parents and Carers,
Yesterday’s Assembly welcomed our Vintage Club Old Cranbrookians. These are former students of the School who left at least 50 years ago. The youngest in attendance was Mr Graeme Wise from 1971 and the oldest was Mr Rodney Gordon, who graduated in 1946. They enjoyed our usual School Assembly which also paid tribute to them and Mr DeBrincat gave a speech and played a video of our oldest Cranbrookian who turned 100 years old last weekend. Mr Frank Tebbutt, who was not only a student at the school but also a Science teacher and Sports coach. His message was met by thunderous applause from the students. Our guests then enjoyed a lovely lunch in the Dining Commons and shared stories of old.
Last Friday, we rewarded our outstanding sporting students from the Winter Season with our Annual Winter Sports Award Presentation followed by a light supper. Thank you to all parents who attended to support their sons receiving their special awards.
Our Debaters had a very challenging topic against Barker College and narrowly fell short of victory; which means that this Friday sees our 1sts team debate against Trinity Grammar School for a must win to claim the CAS Premiership. We wish them the very best.
On Tuesday morning we welcomed Constable Bill Alexander and his colleagues from Waverley Police for a lecture on E-bikes. This was extremely informative for the students and staff on what is legal and the implications of riding illegal E-bikes, not just for fines but also for demerit points on Learner and Provisional licences. Many students asked very relevant questions, and the Police answered them superbly, creating a great deal of clarity around the safe use of legally compliant E-bikes.
Our Year 12s are now back into class for their final weeks of study, but there are still some assessments going on for our IBDP students. Our IBDP Drama students performed their pieces on Monday and Sam Collison, our Senior Prefect – Community performed a magnificent piece on Richard the III. As you can see from the photo below, his presence on the stage extremely commanding.
Athletics continues out at SOPAC, weather permitting. Best of luck to all athletes.
Next Monday sees our Y6.2025 Transition to Y7.2026 | Parent Survival Guide to Year 7 for our Junior School families, and on Thursday 28th August our Year 12 Parent Interviews will be held.
I wish everyone an enjoyable week.
Best wishes,
Bob Meakin
Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster