Matt Grice, Director of Sport
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our rowers headed to the ACT for the Junior State Championships and ACT Regatta over the weekend. I’m happy to report for the 3rd year straight Cranbrook came away with the Governor-General’s Cup. An amazing achievement for our dedicated rowing club. Well done to all involved.
Mr Carroll reports, Cranbrook Rowing pulled off a stunning coup at the ACT Junior State Championships Regatta today on Lake Burley Griffin. Silver Medals in the Blue Riband events, the U19 Coxed Quads and the U15 Coxed Quads were amazing in themselves but Gold Medals in the U17 Coxed Quad and U17 Double Scull stamped this as the most successful day in the school’s history. Multiple Cranbrook crews made A Finals on a track that historically favours the local schools. With the Head of Lake Regatta to come tomorrow it is shaping up to be an extraordinary weekend for the school!
Cranbrook’s momentum at the ACT Regatta weekend continued over into Sunday’s Head of the Lake Regatta. While wins in A Finals alluded us, there were plenty of podiums along with wins in B and C Finals underlining the depth of the program and the tenacity of all the Cranbrook boys at the regatta. So much so that for the 3rd year in a row Cranbrook won the Governor-General’s Cup! The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC presented the Cup to Captain of Boats, Edward Williams and Vice-Captain of Boats, Edward Hartwright.
I’d like to extend my huge congratulations to the Cranbrook’s 14A Water Polo team, who after their 18-7 win over St Josephs on Saturday, became the 1st Cranbrook water polo team to have a undefeated 10 round season. This historic achievement is hopefully just the start for this talented team, and we are looking forward to watching them progress in the coming years.
The 1sts cricketers had a tough but impressive win against the ladder leaders Knox on Saturday. In this must-win game, Cranbrook’s students held their nerve to hold onto an exciting 8 run win. This means a win against Waverley this Saturday will see the 1sts crowned CAS champions for the 6th year in a row. We wish the team, Mr Banes, and Mr Staunton all the best and, no matter the result, it has been a tremendous season.
I’d like to express my sincere thanks to Cranbrook’s Head Prefect of Co-Curricular, Noah Teitler, for organising and rallying extra participants for the Speed and Agility session last Friday. It was a beautiful morning, and once again, it was fantastic to see so many Cranbrookians going the extra mile to engage in a healthy lifestyle while improving their sports skills. A big thank you also goes out to Miss Williams and her dedicated team for facilitating the session and making it such a success. Your effort and commitment to encouraging students to stay active and focused on their personal growth are truly appreciated!
This week sees that last week of the majority of the summer sports. We are looking forward to an exciting final round. A reminder we have a sport free weekend on the 15/03/24 for most students in the school.
A reminder that next week the combined Summer Sports Award Presentation will be held. We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the Summer season. Summer Sports Awards, Friday 14 March 2025 – tickets are now on sale here.
To Note:
- This weekend’s fixtures here.
- Summer Sports Team Photos – are scheduled for the week commencing Monday 10 March
| Photo session | Term Date | Time | Notes | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Sport | Term 1 , Week 7 Monday 10 March | Lunchtime 12:50 – 1:30pm | YR 7 & YR9 Swimming, YR7 & YR9 Rowing YR 7 & YR9 Water Polo, All Sailing | VCH |
| After school 3:30 – 5pm | YR 7 & YR9 Basketball YR 7 & YR9 Cricket YR 7 & YR9 Tennis | VCH | ||
| Tuesday 11 March | Lunchtime 12:50 – 1:30pm | YR8 Water Polo, Swimming, Rowing, Tennis Y10 – 12 Rowing Y10 – Y12 Swimming Opens Volleyball | VCH | |
| After school 3:30 – 5pm | YR8 Basketball, Cricket Y10 + Opens Tennis, Y10 + Opens Water Polo Y10 + Opens Basketball, Y10 + Opens Cricket | VCH | ||
| Wednesday 12 March | Lunchtime 12:50 – 1:30pm | 1st & 2nd Team Photos (inc. all Touch Football) | VCH | |
| CAS Swimming | Thursday 13 March | Lunchtime (TBC) | CAS Swim Team Photo | Chapel Lawn |
- The T1 2025 Co-Curricular and Sport Schedule can be found here.
Sports Resources – contain essential information regarding sports events, schedules and important updates for the year ahead
Matt Grice
Director of Sport