Matt Grice, Director of Sport
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Saturday saw the close of the 2024 Winter season. A huge congratulations to our Cross-Country team who for the first time in Cranbrook’s history won the Michael Spratt Cup for the Overall CAS winners. An amazing achievement for the Cross-Country team! Unfortunately, we were not able to retain the Opens crown as Trinity proved too strong on the day. A big thank you to Mr Uncles, Drew and Kurt Fryer and the entire Cross-Country squad for a fantastic season.
We had a fantastic day in CAS fixtures against St Aloysius. Hordern and surrounds was full of activity, fun and fierce competition. Well done to the 1sts and 2nds Rugby, Football and Volleyball who all came away with season ending wins. A fitting way to finish a season that was filled with rain, ups and down, rain and more rain, but in general a lot of positives and hard work from all involved. Saturday also saw the end of our current Year 12s service to Cranbrook Winter sport. I’d like to thank them all for their hard work and passion throughout the years. I hope they will look back on their time fondly and remember how much they have achieved in their sporting lives at the school. Well done Year 12!
We now move into our Athletics and Summer Pre-Season period. Please note there will be no Saturday sport – unless students are part of the athletics team during this period. However, I encourage all students to try out for the athletics team. Cranbrook’s Athletics team provides students an opportunity to develop and enhance their athletics skills, as well as skills related to their specific summer and winter sports. Through regular training and guidance from experienced coaches, they will improve technique, agility, and speed, ultimately becoming a better athlete. It’s also a great opportunity to train and be part of a group outside their regular summer and winter sports.
This Saturday sees the Athletic squad training at Dangar Oval:
- Years 7–9 8:00am to 9:30am
- Years 10-12 9:30am to 11:00am
If students have any questions regarding athletics, please email Miss Williams AWilliams@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au
Kind regards,
The Lewis Report. Junior AFL A
In an electrifying contest, the Cranbrook Junior A team delivered a thrilling performance to secure a 63-44 victory over Trinity. From the very beginning, our Junior As showcased their determination and skill, starting the game with brilliant forward pressure and relentless efforts from the midfielders. This dynamic play created a flurry of scoring opportunities, setting the tone for an exciting match.
The first quarter saw the Junior As jump to an early lead with a score of 22-10. Ollie Wayne delivered a standout moment with an impressive end-to-end goal, while Oscar Dery’s exceptional defensive work kept Trinity from closing the gap. The momentum continued into the second quarter, as we maintained control and went into half-time with a solid 35-19 lead.
The third quarter was fiercely contested, with Trinity putting up a strong fight and narrowing the margin to 49-31. However, Cranbrook remained resilient and kept their composure under pressure.
As the final quarter unfolded, Trinity came out firing, kicking the first two goals and seemingly gaining the upper hand. With the wind in their sails and needing just one more goal to take the lead, Trinity were looking ominous. It wasn’t to be, as Lachie Campbell responded with a crucial play— running through the middle to break the Trinity defensive line and set up another exhilarating end-to-end goal finished by Charlie Crocker. In a fitting conclusion, Finn Baillieu delivered a spectacular left footed check-side goal from the boundary, putting the cherry on top of a memorable final performance of the season! Final score 63-44.
The Cranbrook Junior A’s mix of tenacious defence, creative midfield play, and key moments of brilliance led to a well-earned win, leaving fans exhilarated and celebrating a fantastic team effort. Well done team on a great season! As we look ahead, we wish our Year 12s all the best with their exams and hope they continue their sporting careers into their next chapter.
Eddie Lewis, Sport Operational Coordinator P-12
- Our first sessions of Winter Sports Team Photos were completed this week. The next sessions will take place in Week 6 this term. Students and Families have been emailed the schedule below and we wish to remind students that the below items are required:
- Full Winter Sport Uniform
- Student ID Cards
| Winter Sport | Term 3, Week 6 Monday 26 August | Lunchtime 12:50 – 1:30pm | 1st/2nd Team Photos | VCH |
| Tuesday 27 August | Lunchtime 12:50 – 1:30pm | Opens Football, Tennis, Rugby, Volleyball plus Snow Sports (all) | VCH | |
| Co-Curricular Group Photos | Term 3, Week 9 Tuesday 17th September | Lunchtime 12:50 – 1:30pm | Chess, Debating, Model UN, Public Speaking, STEM Hub, Investment Club, Drama & Production, Ethic Club, Amnesty International | VCH Full School Uniform |
| CAS Athletics | Term 3, Week 9 Thursday 19th September | Recess 10:15am | CAS Athletics Team plus Cross Country (all) | Hordern Oval |
Access the Co-Curricular and Sport Timetable here.
Looking forward to seeing everyone around the grounds this weekend.
Matt Grice
Director of Sport