Matt Grice, Director of Sport

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the end of the sporting year, it’s incredibly encouraging to see so many students actively engaging with our non-compulsory sporting offerings. These programs have provided a wonderful opportunity for Cranbook students to explore different aspects of fitness, develop new skills, and build a greater sense of camaraderie and teamwork.

The gym has been bustling with energy this term, with students dedicating themselves to improving their fundamental movements. It’s been inspiring to watch them refine their technique, focusing on strength, mobility, and coordination. These sessions not only improve physical fitness but also help in building confidence and discipline, qualities that benefit students both in and outside of sport.

Our Speed and Agility sessions on Friday mornings have once again proven to be extremely popular. The atmosphere has been vibrant, with students challenging themselves in various drills designed to enhance their speed, reaction time, and overall athleticism. These sessions are not only fun but are also incredibly valuable in preparing students for other sports and physical activities throughout the year. I strongly encourage all students, regardless of their sporting abilities, to take advantage of these fantastic opportunities. Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, learn new skills, or simply have fun, Cranbrook Sport has something for everyone. The benefits of participating in these programs extend far beyond just physical development – they offer a great way to socialise, unwind, and be part of something larger than yourself. It’s been a great year so far, and I look forward to seeing even more students take part in what is shaping up to be an exciting finish to the sporting season.

The 1sts cricket team had another frustrating draw against Trinity on Saturday. It would seem that the new extension of the eastern distributor has started its journey on Hordern Oval and is currently the flattest strip of earth on the planet, giving all bowlers nightmares. Well done to Martis Johri on his excellent 100. This draw does extend the 1sts unbeaten CAS streak to 21 matches, a stat that is truly incredible.

The Rowers competed at the All-Schools championships at Penrith on Saturday. Mr Carroll reports.. It rained down medals on Cranbrook at the All-Schools Championship Regatta at Penrith Lakes today. With over 1400 students and 41 schools represented, the boys did the school proud finishing 3rd in the overall point score for Boys Schools. Standout results were the Bronze Medal in the Open Schoolboys Quad Scull A Final. The blue ribbon event for sculling schools, Cranbrook hung on for its best ever result at this regatta in over 10 years with Kinross Wolaroi,  the National Champions taking Gold, with an inform Redlands taking Silver. Cranbrook won a plethora of medals late in the day, Gold in the Y8 Double Scull, Silver in the Y9 Double Scull and a stunning Gold Medal in the Y10 Double Scull where Max Allchin and James Campbell streaked away from Kinross Wolaroi to win by 100 metres. There were many more medals across the age groups in a stunning day for the Boat Club!

This weekend we start CAS Round 5 against Waverley. Basketball, Tennis and Water Polo will be at home, while our Cricketers start their two-day fixture against Knox on Friday.  Please find the full round of fixtures here.  This Saturday sees the conclusion of compulsory Saturday Sport for the majority of our CAS competition this year, resuming again in Term 1. 

Please find here an updated Term 4 Co-Curricular & Sport Timetable which reflects DROP-IN sessions for the remainder of the term. 

More information about these sessions is available from the Heads of Sport.

I look forward to seeing you around the grounds this weekend.

Matt Grice
Director of Sport