Matt Grice, Director of Sport K – 12
Dear Parents and Guardians
I’d like to congratulate the 130 students that turned up to Speed & Agility last Friday, as Mr Hallam and his team put the students to work through a range of fun rotations. I know we will be pushing the 200 mark this Friday and encourage all to get along. Thanks to the staff that help to facilitate this fantastic program.
This term we will be talking to our students about our weights room and its benefits. The Cranbrook weights room is an incredible resource that all students should enjoy, extending beyond just rugby players.
Engaging in weightlifting exercises offers numerous advantages. Firstly, it helps individuals build overall strength and endurance, leading to improved performance in various sports and enhancing physical fitness.
Additionally, weight training promotes proper posture and body mechanics, by strengthening core muscles and supporting proper alignment. This is particularly valuable for students who spend long hours sitting or studying. Moreover, strengthening muscles through weightlifting aids in injury prevention both during physical activities and in everyday life, providing better joint support, balance, and stability.
The focus and concentration gained from weightlifting can also translate into better academic performance.
Lastly, engaging in weight training at a young age can foster a lifelong habit of physical activity, promoting a healthy lifestyle whilst at school and long after it.
We encourage all Cranbrook students to please use this amazing space.
If you have any questions about the weights room, please reach out to Mr Hallam at phallam@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au who is more than happy to answer any queries.
We had a mixed round against St Aloysius in the 1st’s competitions over the weekend. Aloys got the better of us in the Basketball and Tennis while Cranbrook took the honours in the Cricket and Volleyball.
Our 1sts Water Polo team secured a win for the ages, with Ethan Negrin scoring with 30 seconds on the clock to take the lead. Our Goalkeeper, Hugo Miocevic making his 1sts debut, executed a brilliant save in the final play of the game to secure our first ever victory against St Augustine’s in the 1st’s competition. Well done to entire team and coaches.
Well done to the Swim team who competed in the CAS swimming invitational on Friday. The team lead by Co- Captains Axel Robinson and Max Moylan had some fantastic results on the night. The team is building nicely as we head to the CAS Championships on Thursday the 14th of March. Students in Year 8, 10 and 11 will travel to Sydney Olympic Park to support our CAS Swim team – all families in these age groups will receive an Operoo Permission Form shortly.
Mr Meakin’s good sports award of the week goes to the 7H Basketball team. After Cranbrook took a commanding 20-point lead early in the game against Shore, our students and coaches responded with great sportspersonship, taking a player off the court, and not contesting offensive rebounds. Well done to all for playing in the true spirit of the game.
We look forward to hosting Trinity next weekend in another tough summer round – full fixture list can be found here. Cricket, Tennis and Water Polo will all be home on Saturday, while our Basketballers return for Friday night lights. As always, we would love to see as many supporters as possible at the games to cheer on the Cranbrook Students.
The co-curricular and Academy timetable can be found here.
Monday 19 February sees the return of our House Swimming Carnival & Multi-Sport Day, which will be held in Cranbrook’s state-of-the-art Aquatic & Fitness Centre. Attendance is compulsory for all students and exemptions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
If your son is absent from School on this day, he will require a medical certificate upon his return to School.
All students will be expected to arrive at School for an 8.20am start.
The morning will see the boys in Years 7-9 battle it out in the pool for House points, while Year 10-12 students will engage in a range of sporting activities around the School, including Golf, Baseball, Lacrosse, Pickleball, Bubble Soccer to name a few.
After lunch, the seniors will head to the pool, and we all look forward to the much-anticipated Year 12 inflatable race. The juniors make their way onto the oval for more fun with Volleyball, Lawn Bowls, Hockey, and Table Tennis.
Clothing: PE uniform – including swimming kit, as well their House Sports uniform or PE Uniform and runners.
Special Requirements: It is recommended that students bring drink and food to the venues.
Epi Pen: It is a requirement for students to bring their own Epi Pen.
Lunch: For Years 10-12 lunch will be between 11.15am and 12.15pm whilst lunch for Years 7-9 will be between 12pm and 1pm. The canteen will be open during these times.
We look forward to a great day of House spirit and competition.
A heads up that the transition to Winter Sport will take place in Week 7 of this term. All students will receive an email tomorrow (Friday 16th February) to confirm, amend or update their Winter Sport Choice – the deadline to complete any changes will be Thursday 2nd February.
Looking forward to seeing everyone around the grounds this weekend
Kind regards
Matt Grice
Director of Sport