Bob Meakin, Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster

Dear Parents and Carers

A special thank you to all the Year 10 parents who joined the Year 11 2026 subject information webinar last night. I now encourage students to discuss their options with you, their mentors, and other relevant staff. The first decision is whether to follow the IB Diploma or the HSC pathway. After that, subjects often fall into place quickly.

I also hope that Monday’s Parent & Teacher Evening for Year 11 was useful. For many courses, Year 11 is key as so much content is covered in the first two terms and if students are struggling then they should book an appointment with Mr McDonnell in the Year 11 College.

Car Line
Firstly, thank you to all parents who are using this facility rather than dropping students off in the streets surrounding the School. The car line works extremely well in the mornings for drop offs, but the afternoons are creating some real challenges. Can I please ask that you do not arrive early and park in the drop off/pick up bays. This creates congestion once these bays are full which then flows out onto Victoria Road for other cars and buses. If your child is not there when you drive through, please exit the car line and go around again. It is important that the traffic flows, for this to be safe and efficient.

Winter Sport is now in full flow. A reminder that all students should be in Cranbrook uniform (sports uniform or school uniform) on Saturdays, even after their fixture has finished. Good luck to all teams for this Saturday.

Next week our Year 7s (parents and students) will be welcome at the Year 7 Study Skill session. This is online from 6pm. On Wednesday we are treated to a musical Jazz Night in the Packer Theatre from 6.30pm.

Best wishes for the week ahead.

Bob Meakin
Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster