Matt Grice, Director of Sport K – 12
Dear Parents and Guardians
Last Saturday was a momentous day for Cranbrook, as the School’s cricket team triumphantly claimed its 5th consecutive CAS premiership. The achievement was made all the more extraordinary as the team secured the Premiership with three matches remaining in the season, thereby extending their unbeaten streak to an astounding 15 CAS games.
This extraordinary feat brings Cranbrook to the history making position of, equalling the 94-year-old Archer Shield competition’s record for the most consecutive wins. The team’s performance over the past five years truly embodies our school motto, ‘Esse Quam Videri’ – to be, rather than seem to be.
Under the leadership of Mr. Staunton, Mr. Banes and Tom Greg, the team has fostered a culture of excellence, passion, and commitment. They play the game hard, but in the true spirit of the game. The school is indebted to their dedication and care of the program and students.
Witnessing this group’s growth and accomplishments over the past five years has indeed been a privilege. Their journey has not only been marked by exceptional talent and skill but also an unwavering determination to strive for more. As we celebrate their fifth straight victory, there’s an undeniable anticipation for what the next season holds. Given their track record, there’s every reason to believe that they will be aiming for a sixth straight win next season.
All in all, we had a fantastic weekend of sport. The Opens Tennis teams lead the way winning the from 1sts to 5ths. The 1sts really showed us what they are capable of when they are switched on as they beat Trinity 6-2. They are a very young team and if we keep putting performances like that together, we should see some excellent results in the next few years.
The 1st Water Polo team were once again handing out the heart medication as for the 2nd week in a row had a thrilling 1 point win, this time knocking off kings. That’s three in a row now for the 1st, let’s make it 4 next week!
Well done to the 2nds Basketball for a hard-fought win against Trinity at Friday night lights. The 1sts were desperately unlucky not to get the same result as they went down in the last minute of the game after leading from the start.
Our rowers travelled to Canberra over the weekend for the ACT Head of the River with some good results. Thanks to all staff, parents and students involved for making the trip a success.
House Swimming and Multi-Sport Day on Monday was a huge success despite the rain and lighting in the afternoon. It was fantastic to see such high levels of comradery and good sportspersonship around the school. The pool was in overdrive with House competition, while Hordern oval and Lewin courts had a variety of sports including Bubble Soccer, Netball, Pickleball, Golf Archary and Binball. We look forward to the winning houses being announced at assembly next week.
A fantastic result for Remy Mckay who placed 3rdin the CIS Triathlon competition this week. Well done to all the students that took place in this event.
A big congratulations to Cranbrook Alumni, Grae Morris for being selected for the 2024 Olympic games in Windsurfing. We can’t wait to watch Grae compete and know he will be doing his best to bring home a medal.
All students received an email last Friday about Winter Sport Selection – please encourage your son to confirm or finalise their choice prior to the deadline of Wednesday 28th February.
Looking forward to seeing everyone around the grounds this weekend – the full fixtures list can be found here. Please click here for 2024 T1 Week 1 CC Sport Academy Timetable.
Kind regards
Matt Grice
Director of Sport