Bob Meakin, Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we approach the end of Semester 1, I would like to give a big shoutout to the CSPA for their support of community and educational programmes. To mention a few, these include Andrew May for staff wellbeing, Alex Noble who was our inspirational speaker in assembly last week, Dr Pru Salter for students’ study skills as well as supporting many families with the Second-Hand Uniform sale which raises money for CETOP, and many other community events such as the Mother & Son Breakfast and the Father & Son gathering which takes place tomorrow. I know that staff and students greatly appreciate their support for these programmes and activities.

On Monday night, we were treated to our annual Gala Concert, Threads, at the Sydney Town Hall. This was the finest music concert by a school that I have ever seen, with ensembles performing so professionally it was hard to believe we were watching school students. In some pieces there were just under 700 students involved including the massed choirs of the Junior and Senior School and the Symphony Orchestra. It was simply breathtaking. Congratulations to all musicians and singers and a particular thanks to Mr Phil Beverley and his staff for an amazing concert.

Cranbrook has had an amazingly successful semester with some very distinguished achievements. Our Mooting team finishing runners up nationally, our Senior A Debaters winning the ISDA and our First XI Football team winning the St Andrew’s Cup. We have also had our best CAS Swimming results since the 1980s and numerous other collective achievements.

A reminder that tomorrow is House Football Day which is a wonderful way to end the term – with a community House based day. Amazingly the weather forecast is for sun so this will be a fantastic way to end the Semester.

I would like to wish everyone an enjoyable and restful break over the coming holidays.

Best wishes,

Bob Meakin
Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School