Bob Meakin, Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School
Dear Parents and Carers
In yesterday’s Assembly, we heard from Mr DeBrincat, who is now working in the Foundation, about our oldest living Old Cranbrookian, Mr Frank Tebbutt, who turns 100 in August. Mr DeBrincat visit Frank and relayed some wonderful stories to the School about his time here, more than 81 years ago. He was a Boarder in Rawson, at a time when they were allowed two warm showers a week! However, he remembers his time at the School fondly and we hope to stay in touch with Frank and celebrate his 100th birthday later this year.
Also in Assembly, we heard from our students who participated in our Student Exchanges programme with Mr Tsoukatos. We heard from Angus Messiter in Year 11, who recently enjoyed a spell in South Africa at Michaelhouse School, we also heard from a student from Buenos Aires, Argentina who is being hosted by one of our Cranbrook families and several others from the same school who are being kindly hosted by other Cranbrook families here. What was clear from all speeches was the deep enrichment that these students have experienced in both hosting and visiting overseas schools.
I also address the students regarding E-Bike safety, following my separate communication to parents earlier this week. I hope this safety advice is headed as there was another accident yesterday, whilst there was not a car involved, it was still an accident and an injury.
Yesterday morning, the CAS Swimming Team were presented with their caps for the upcoming CAS Swimming meet on Thursday 13 March. We have 30 Senior School swimmers who are aiming to equal or better their impressive result of 3rd in 2024. We wish them well in their final days of training.
Tonight, the CSPA host Welcome Drinks for all parents of Cranbrook, and we are sure it will be its usual social success.
Next week, our Senior Production of The Visit opens on Wednesday at 7pm, in the Packer Theatre. We wish all of our cast and crew every success with this production.
A reminder to our Year 12 parents that the Year 12 Parent/Teacher Interviews is next Wednesday 5 March, commencing at 4pm.
With every good wish for the week ahead.
Bob Meakin
Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School