Michele Marquet, Acting Head of School

Dear Parents and Carers

We have come to the end of a busy and productive term across the whole school!

Cranbrook has always promoted the value of a broad and balanced education, as preparation for a rich and fulfilling life. Families and staff alike derive so much joy from seeing students engage in a wide range of experiences, from the academic pursuits of the classroom, to the physical and mental challenges of a range of sports, as well as the creative and uplifting opportunities provided across so many domains of the Arts. This breadth feeds our souls and helps to foster the development of young people with wide interests, balanced perspectives and an appreciation of those with skills and interests different to their own. As we put together our end of term overview, it is wonderful to see the range of activities and events that students have participated in this past term is broad and impressive. I hope you enjoy the snapshot of life on our campuses this term.

As I head back to the Junior School, I would like to sincerely thank the many families, staff and students across all campuses who have made the last year an absolute joy. I have delighted in getting to know our Senior School campus at close quarters, in particular – and will miss being able to engage regularly with our amazing, passionate and impressive Senior School students, as well as an extraordinary group of educators and administrators who make this campus tick. It has been an honour to lead and learn from them all. However, we are delighted to welcome Mr Stuart Meade as the Acting Head of Cranbrook School until our new Head, Dr Anne Johnstone, joins us in July. A highly experienced and capable Head, Stuart is very familiar with our School having previously held the role of Deputy Headmaster, as well as holding the fort during my absence at the start of Term 3 last year. Stuart has been the Headmaster of Hale School, an independent, Anglican day and boarding school for boys, in Western Australia, and more recently, the Principal at Matthew Flinders Anglican College, an independent Anglican co-educational primary and secondary day school, in Queensland. He is thrilled to be returning to Cranbrook for Term 2.

The entire School staff across every campus and I thank all our School families for their support and encouragement throughout this past term. We wish everyone a happy Easter, as well as a safe and relaxing holiday break. We look forward to an exciting and invigorating Term 2.

Kind wishes

Michele Marquet
Acting Head of School