Matt Grice, Director of Sport
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we approach the end of a very busy Term 3, I would like to wish all our CAS athletes the very best of luck in their endeavours at the CAS Athletics Carnival today. Although the season is short, our students have trained with energy and determination, showing great resilience and spirit throughout their preparation.
I would also like to acknowledge and thank the many students who unfortunately missed out on final selection. We had record numbers of participants at the weekly invitationals, and it was fantastic to see so many giving their best for the School. Your effort, commitment, and pride in representing Cranbrook have been greatly valued and should not go unnoticed.
We are immensely proud of all our athletes and look forward to seeing them showcase their talent, teamwork, and school spirit as they take to the track and field this afternoon.
We wish our Year 12 cohort goodbye – for now. It was fantastic to see them enjoy a series of spirited matches against the staff on Wednesday afternoon, which created plenty of laughs and memorable moments for everyone involved. A special thank you goes to the CSPA for generously providing the food that helped make the afternoon such a wonderful celebration of community.
After ten wonderful years at Cranbrook, we farewell our Senior Tennis Coach, Ivan Fernández.
As Mr Higgins, Cranbrook’s Head of Tennis, shared, it is difficult to capture the true impact Ivan has had on our tennis program, our coaches, our staff, and most importantly our players. Ivan brought an energy and passion to the courts that was infectious. His professionalism set the standard for everyone around him, yet it was his humour and warmth that made training sessions something the boys genuinely looked forward to. Whether it was early mornings, long afternoons, or battling through wet-weather challenges, Ivan had a unique ability to make every moment both enjoyable and valuable.
Beyond the courts, Ivan has given so much to the wider Cranbrook community. From filming and capturing key school events to contributing in the Languages Department and sharing his Spanish expertise, he has always been willing to step in wherever needed. His generosity, character, and care have left a mark well beyond tennis.
The legacy Ivan leaves is not just the skills he has taught, but the values he has instilled: resilience, teamwork, respect, and a love for the game. He has made every boy feel valued, confident, and part of something bigger.
Ivan now moves to Perth to begin the next chapter of his journey. While we are sad to see him go, we are incredibly grateful for all he has given Cranbrook and wish him nothing but happiness and success.
Ivan, thank you for your energy, your professionalism, your humour, and above all, your friendship. You will always be part of Cranbrook Tennis.
Please see details below of the Holiday Camps and Activities available to Cranbrook students during the Term Break.
- Basketball Camp: For more details and to book your place, click here.
- Tennis Camp: For more details and to book your place, click here.
- Cricket Camp and T20 Smash Cup: For more details and to book your place, click here or here.
- Water Polo Camp: For more details and to book your place, click here.
- Rowing Camps:
Year 7 and 8 Rowing: For more details and to book your place, click here.
Year 9 – 11 Rowing: For more details and to book your place, click here.
Sports Resources – contain essential information regarding sports events, schedules and important updates for the year ahead
Matthew Grice
Director of Sport P-12