Matt Grice, Director of Sport K – 12

Dear Parents and Guardians

This week’s spotlight turns to sailing and the fantastic achievement seen by the group recently. The Optimist class sailors travelled to the ACT for the state championships and closer to home our senior crews have been battling it out against Knox and St Aloysius in a new match-race format at Rose Bay. It’s fantastic to see so many students enjoying their sailing in all formats and we look forward to more fantastic results as the summer season progresses.

Cranbrook Sailing also held their season launch on the Old Cranbrookian’s Terrace to celebrate early achievements and look forward to the adventures ahead.  Thank you to Anna McKeon and Bree Parker for their work in creating and running the event. 

Congratulations to our 2nds Basketball team who had a great win at home on Saturday against a strong Knox team and remain undefeated in the CAS.

Well done to James Mann (YR10) also for taking a rare hatrick for the 1sts Cricket side in the 2-day match against Knox, which helps wrestle momentum back toward the Cranbrook team. We look forward to the run chase next week as we endeavour to overhaul Knox’s 260.

The hotly contested House Basketball Competition continues to win support from the Cranbrook Student body as they staunchly cheer their House team to every victory…knowing that the final results can impact the overall 2024 Pitt Cup winner! So far, Northcott took out the Opens division and Wakehurst just secured the Juniors.  Next up, the Year 8 and 9 will do battle during next week’s lunchtime break.

This weekend we start CAS Round 4 against our Eastern Suburb’s friends, Waverley College. 1sts and 2nds Basketball will be at Waverley on Friday night and they would love as much support as possible to cheer on our teams.  Find all fixtures via the Cranbrook School App or click here for details.

Our swimmers head to Ryde Aquatic Centre for the eagerly anticipated St Patricks’ invitational on Friday night. The Swim Team is primed for a big season, and I know they are looking forward to the first meet of the 2023/24.

Speed and Agility continues every Friday Morning 6:30am on Hordern. We would love to see as many students as possible at Mr Hallam’s amazing free sessions. The program is designed for all skill sets and athletic abilities. We encourage everyone to get a little better each week for their chosen sport.

For all other Co-Curricular, Sport and Academy sessions – please view the schedule here.

Looking forward to seeing everyone around the grounds this weekend.

Kind regards,

Matt Grice
Director of Sport