Bob Meakin, Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School

Dear Parents and Carers

At the time of writing, Stryde4 is full swing with groups passing South Maroubra beach and enjoying their day. Fingers crossed for good weather and fun for the rest of the day.

In Assembly yesterday, we heard from both the Chaplain and our Acting Head of School about the importance of different styles and roles within the School, yet pulling together for great teamwork in both the classroom and co-curricular activities. We also celebrated our new leaders of the School, which included the announcement of our Co-Curricular and Sporting Captains. Please see the table below. Warmest congratulations to these students who have excelled through their service to these programmes over the years. We wish them well as they lead these activities in the coming months.

We also heard from Huon Groves our new Head Prefect and Matthew Downes our Second prefect about the aims of the Prefect body for the coming year. Their motto is ‘Cranbrook in Motion’. This was explained beautifully by Matthew Downes as a community that is constantly moving and changing but holding dear to our traditions and culture. This motto will serve the School extremely well as there is no doubt that Cranbrook is constantly moving forward.

I had the pleasure of attending an OCA lunch last Friday. Thanks to our President of the OCA , Martin Cayzer. Many of these former students asked with interest about the School and how the students were doing in a wide range of activities and disciplines. It is clear that those that attended the lunch cared deeply for the School, its staff and our current students, and it was a pleasure to relay so many positives within our community. We also honoured Mr Davis for 30 years of service and Mr Messiter for 25 years at the School.

Finally, I would like to congratulate the cast and crew of the musical Little Shop of Horrors; the work and preparation that has gone into this masterpiece is a credit to every single student involved and I look forward to attending on Friday evening.

Have a great week.

Best wishes,

Bob Meakin
Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School