Senior School Link – Week 11, Term 1 2025

Michele Marquet, Acting Head of School

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.

Bob Meakin, Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster

In yesterday’s Assembly, we paid special tribute to Mrs Michele Marquet for her leadership of the School over the past 12 months. Mr Geoff Lovell, the President of School Council thanked Mrs Marquet along with Dr David Thomas, on behalf of the Common Room and myself on behalf of the Staff.

Message

The President of School Council’s Message to Michele Marquet

May I start by thanking you for the invitation to speak on behalf of the School Council at this very special and moving occasion.

Head Prefect’s Message to Michele Marquet

For many of you, just like me, you may have only met Mrs Marquet for the first time at the beginning of last year.

Senior Prefect’s Message to Michele Marquet

I remember joining Cranbrook in Year 4 at the ripe old age of nine, and meeting Mrs Marquet on my first day at the gates of the Junior School.

Michele Marquet: Thanksgiving Assembly Photo Gallery

View photo gallery here.

End of Term Video

Click the image below to enjoy a short video featuring some of the great moments of Term 1 as well as a special thank you message to Michele Marquet for her time as Acting Head of School.

Academic

Adrian Harrison, Acting Director of Academics

The commencement of a new school year provides both a mix of anticipation and trepidation; concepts, ideas and expectations rise to a new level.

Daisy Turnbull, Director of Coeducation

Well, that is almost a wrap on Term 1 for 2025 – our final Term 1 as a single sex school!

Student Wellbeing

Angelique Sanders, Director of Student Wellbeing/Acting Deputy Head of Senior School

As we come to the end of the term, it's a wonderful opportunity to reflect on what the students have achieved over the past 11 weeks.

Co-Curricular

Vex Robotics Report – 2025

Vex Robotics is a STEM course which looks at students applying the essential skills and knowledge of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.

Sports

Matt Grice, Director of Sport

Big congratulations to Jensen L who picked up 3 medals at the Australia Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast last week.

Creative & Performing Arts (Music, Drama, Visual Arts)

Phil Beverley, Director of Music

This week, we were honoured to able to say thank you to Mrs Michelle Marquet, who has been instrumental in steering the ship over the past year as Acting Head of School.

News

Chaplain’s Note

In this week’s assembly, we took the opportunity to thank Mrs Marquet for leading our school over the last year.

Articles of Interest – Week 11

A round up of articles to read.

Community

Run (or walk) to save a baby’s life – in the CITY2SURF – 10 August

We are excited to be supporting local charity Running for Premature Babies through a Cranbrook team in the City2Surf this year on 10 August, and encourage our Cranbrook community (students, parents, siblings, friends, teachers) to join us!

Events

CRU Holiday and Study Camps

Every holidays a number of Cranbrook students take the opportunity to join a CRU Activity or Study Camp.

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