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

Bob Meakin, Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster

Dear Parents and Carers

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. Mrs Marquet returns to be Head of the Junior School at the start of Term 2, and we thank her for her leadership of all areas of the School over the past year.

We are looking forward to the return of Year 9 from CITF. They have enjoyed fantastic weather and have been an exceptional Year Group whilst on course. They should arrive back at School by 4.30pm tomorrow afternoon.

Congratulations to our 1^st XI Football team who advanced to the next round of the CIS Football Cup defeating St Philip’s Christian College 3 – 1 in a convincing victory. The next round will be played early in Term 2.

Very best wishes to all students who are embarking on Sport and Service Learning tours over the holidays. Our skiers will travel to Livigno, Italy; our Footballers head off to Spain and Portugal; our senior Rugby players are off to the Gold Coast; AFL to the Northern Territory; and as part of our Indigenous Education, we have students travelling to Central Australia to be on Country.

We look forward to welcoming Mr Stuart Meade, who will be our Acting Head of School in Term 2. To our new families, Mr Meade is well known to the School having been a Deputy Head of the Senior School, and has served as a Principal of two schools.

I would like to wish all families the very best for the Easter break and hope that you all enjoy some quality time as a family.

Happy Easter!

Best Wishes,

Bob Meakin
Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster

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.

The last time I addressed you here was in March 2024, when I had the solemn duty to communicate the resignation of the Headmaster and to convey the happier news that Mrs Marquet had so generously agreed to become the Acting Head of School in our hour of need. That day, Mrs Marquet made the journey up from the Junior School to the Senior School, the same progression made by some 2,000 young boys with her assistance over three decades of service in the Junior School. Yet unlike each of those boys, many of whom are here today, who later spread their wings beyond Cranbrook, Mrs Marquet will shortly walk back down the hill to the Junior School where I know she will be welcomed with open arms.

Before thanking Mrs Marquet specifically, I would like to acknowledge that the end of her time as Acting Head of School marks the end of a challenging period for Cranbrook. The plain fact is that during these past 13 months, the School has not only carried on delivering a top-class education, but it has become an even better school. Significant credit for this must go to the amazing students and staff here at Cranbrook, and the School Council is deeply grateful to each of you for that. As we forge ahead, our ongoing pursuit of improvement and the highest standards must never cease, for we live in an ever changing and complex world where each student and each staff member profoundly matters.

And so, to Mrs Marquet. It was a true blessing that Mrs Marquet so willingly stepped up into the role of Acting Head of School last March. It reflected her love for Cranbrook and her commitment to each and every one of you. Since then, she has worked tirelessly for this School. (Although, she has found time to become a grandmother, and it is lovely to have young Heidi with us this morning.)

The first time I came to visit Mrs Marquet in her new role, as I do each week on a Thursday morning, I was greeted by her at the front gate, with the same smiling face she offers each student arriving for a new day in this special place. Each of you know what a special gift that is.

Mrs Marquet is the fourth in line of outstanding female educators who have led primary and early education at Cranbrook, each of whom has served the School for more than 25 years. These four leaders’ collective efforts go back to the 1930s, and Mrs Marquet is the first to transfer her skills to the whole of the School.

I would characterise Mrs Marquet as follows: she is hardworking; she is strong and resilient; and she is completely trustworthy. At one level it appears that what she does is effortless, but you know from spending time with her that she applies all her effort to this School and its community. In return, she is loved and respected by all, and Cranbrook prospers. Let us acknowledge too that Mrs Marquet is a leader who takes inspiration from another leader, being the one whose ultimate sacrifice, made for all, we will celebrate at the end of next week.

Although Mrs Marquet’s work at Cranbrook is not yet done – Michele, you do have two weeks to go here and then back to leading the Junior School – I have no doubt that she will sit firmly in the pantheon of Cranbrook’s finest educators for decades to come.

May we all carry forward, and pass on to others, Mrs Marquet’s superb example of servant leadership, her commitment to the flourishing of others, and her embodiment of the School’s motto: Esse Quam Videri.
I now present this gift to Mrs Michele Marquet with profound gratitude, hopefully a lasting memento of her exceptional service as Acting Head of Cranbrook School.

Geoff Lovell
President, Cranbrook School Council

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. 

And term one of 2024 was a pretty hard term for this school. 

But one of the biggest measures of a person’s leadership is the way that they act when things aren’t going to plan, and I think Mrs Marquet has shown us such a valuable example of a leader who has dealt with hardship so effectively.

She took the wheel when our school needed her, but not for her own benefit, but out of genuine care for every single one of us. 

To me, Mrs Marquet stands for what it means to be a Cranbrookian. During her time at the senior school, she has placed such emphasis on the importance of individuality, and something so special about her leadership is the way that she acts on her words.

Last year, at the HSC 12 visual art exhibitions, none other than Mrs Marquet gave an address and introduction to the evening. She is  often spotted at Queens park with her family watching the cricket on a saturday, or at homebush when the CAS swimming or athletics is on. She is a supporter of each and every one of the students at this school, no matter what endeavour they decide to partake in. 

And although Mrs Marquet has a lovely office over in the Furber building, I can assure you, that her favourite office is in these corridors, where she gets to spend time with us, and see what we’re getting up to.

I’m sure everyone at the junior school is excited to have you back, and we wish you all the best, but thank you again, for everything you’ve done for us.

Huon Groves
Head Prefect

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. I was very nervous, of course, but when she greeted me by name as I walked in, with a warmth and a sense of familiarity, something shifted. She made me feel like I could belong.

Years later, after growing up a fair bit, I walked into my student leadership interviews in Year 11. I felt that same kind of nervous energy — older, sure, but still unsure of how things would go but sure of how much it mattered to me. But then, just like before, I shook hands with Mrs Marquet, and felt just that little bit more at ease. Because I knew I was talking to the same kind, steady presence I’d known since my first day.

Having seen Mrs Marquet in both the Junior and Senior Schools, I’ve come to know her not just as a warm and welcoming figure, but as a genuine role model. She’s someone who lives out the values she encourages in us — especially the importance of kindness.

In a school that I’ve seen grow and change a lot over the years, Mrs Marquet has been a constant — not just in her presence, but in what she’s stood for. Whether it was in assemblies, classroom visits, or a quiet conversation in the corridor, she reminded us that leadership isn’t about being the loudest in the room, but about listening, caring, and showing up.

And that’s what she’s done — shown up. For our performances, our exhibitions, our sport, and most importantly, for us as individuals. Her belief in the power of kindness, of authenticity, and of backing each person for who they are — that’s something we’ll carry with us well beyond our time at Cranbrook.

So on behalf of those who’ve known her since their very first day, and those who’ve only met her more recently, thank you Mrs Marquet — for everything you’ve given to this school, and to all of us in it.

Sam Collison
Senior Prefect – Community

Michele Marquet: Thanksgiving Assembly Photo Gallery

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.

Adrian Harrison, Acting Director of Academics

Term 1 reflection

The commencement of a new school year provides both a mix of anticipation and trepidation; concepts, ideas and expectations rise to a new level. As we now reach the end of this 11 week term it is worth reflecting on all that has been achieved. One of the fundamental attributes of students in IB schools is be reflective. I encourage our students to take some time to reflect upon their learning from this time and to look forward with their plans and goals for Term 2 and beyond.

I would like to thank all students for the way they have engaged with their learning throughout the term. The focus for our students this term has been to BE courageous; this has manifested in a variety of different ways across the year groups and across subject areas. those students who joined us for the first time this year, which includes all of Year 7, I congratulate you on the way you have applied yourself in making this significant transition.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing teaching staff here at Cranbrook who have led, supported, challenged and inspired the young people in their classes.

Reports

Term 1 reports for Years 7 – 11 have now been distributed. Should you not have received your copy from your son please contact @Anna Andonovski and we can assist you.

Year 12 reports will be distributed early next term.

Parent/Teacher interviews

These will be taking place next term:

Year 11 – Monday 12 May from 4:00pm -7:30pm

Years 7-10 – Friday 6 June from 8:00am – 6:00pm

These will be conducted via Teams meetings. More information will follow early next term.

Wishing everyone a restful and restorative Easter break and look forward to welcoming you back next term.

Adrian Harrison
Acting Director of Academics

Daisy Turnbull, Director of Coeducation

Coeducation Update 

Well, that is almost a wrap on Term 1 for 2025 – our final Term 1 as a single sex school! We have held events for our first coeducational cohorts, with two Year 10 events, including a multisports event for students in Hewan, Strickland, Thomas and Wakehurst. The photo gallery is below. Term 2 will be a busy term for Year 10 2025 with the subject selection process kicking off, and our incoming Year 11 girls attending these events in their House groups.   

We also had our first orientation afternoon tea for Year 7 2027, with epic Bin Ball battles and human bingo games. For our Year 7 2026 cohort, they had a follow up dance lesson with Colourbeat. These Year 7 orientation activities will continue in Term 2 with Year 7 2026 having an event on public speaking, and Year 7 2027 having their first Colourbeat dance event.   

Thank you to all the Year 11 students who have volunteered for these events and shown gentle leadership and encouragement to our current students, as well as the incoming boys and girls. And an extra thank you to the staff who have volunteered their time, beyond their teaching load, to be active in the coeducation preparation for our campus.   

This term, we also started Observation Days at a coeducational school in Sydney that has welcomed our staff to attend for a day to learn about the similarities and differences between their teaching experience at Cranbrook and in coeducational settings. This term, two Mathematics teachers attended and, next term, English teachers will be visiting. We hope to have teachers from most of our senior faculties attend a day of observation at a coeducational school by the end of 2025.   

This month, Plan International released Stage 2 of their Gender Compass study. Some of the findings they had included: 

• 2 in 3 Australians believe both men and women are held back by rigid gender expectations and want to move forward from these expectations.  
• 3 in 4 Australians are open to discussing gender equality and related topics at work, and the most common feelings expressed in response to this scenario were hopeful, proud, safe and enthusiastic. 

But for me, the most important finding was that 8 out of 10 Australians say we need to stop pitting men and women against each other and focus on how we can all work together. They found that for education, the most important thing schools and communities can do for young people is to teach empathy and respect from a young age. Cranbrook continues to focus on this strongly through the Student Wellbeing Program, and conversations throughout the day, House and cohort.   

Daisy Turnbull
Director of Coeducation

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

Dear Parents and Caregivers.

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. Year 7 have had a fabulous start to Senior School, showing courage by trying new activities and subjects, making new friends, and completing their first CITF. We will welcome Year 9 back from CITF tomorrow, and no doubt they will have many stories to share and most likely a desire to sleep for a few days.

Encouraging your sons to reflect and learn from this term’s experiences, including both their successes and the valuable lessons learned from any challenges faced, is a vital part of their development. Adolescence is not smooth sailing and poor decisions and failures are learning experiences that help with personal growth. Please take some time to sit with your son and review their report to celebrate their successes and discuss how they can make improvements in areas that need attention.

The holidays are an essential time for students to rest and recharge, especially our Year 12 HSC students who have just completed their assessment block. Please ensure they maintain healthy habits. Research shows that getting 8-10 hours of sleep each night is crucial for adolescents’ overall health and academic performance and holidays are a time for them to catch up. Encouraging time spent outdoors doing physical activities can significantly boost physical and mental wellbeing. Additionally, limiting screen time is vital. The temptation for our students is to spend large amounts of time gaming and staying up late. All this does is make it harder for them to return to school after the holidays. By setting boundaries on gaming time during the holidays, you can create a healthier environment that promotes rest and recovery.

We wish all the students who are embarking on tours either overseas or with in Australia safe travels as these opportunities are not to be taken for granted. We also hope you enjoy quality family time over the break.

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

Vex Robotics Report – 2025

Introduction:

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

Goal:

Throughout the year of 2024 and 2025, a group of Junior Students (Yea’s 7-9) have been working overtime (Monday afternoons till 5pm) to complete their Vex Robotic machines. This involves two important phases –   

1. The vex coding and programming where students spent all of Term 1 – 2024 working on coding and programming of the robot – software engineering.

2. Term 2 -2024 till now – Hardware working on the building and assembly of the robot 

Task:

Students have engaged with their team to build and construct a robot which aims to complete a certain task. They have worked arduously on a weekly basis to connect pieces of the robot to achieve an aim.

This year, students chose to build a robot to be programmed to collect a ring/donut and stack these on each side of the court. The robot which collects the most rings/donuts wins the game.

As shown in the second photo, students have had enormous fun racing their robots together with other teams.

I would like to thank Mr Ross Fryer who has worked overtime and tirelessly to support everyone throughout the time together and the students who have engaged with aplomb to build their robots.

Thanks for the great memories.

Paul Vessalas
STEM Teacher

Matt Grice, Director of Sport

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

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

We also congratulate our 16 Cranbrook Sailors who took to the Central Coast waters to compete in the NSW Optimist Class Championships. In particular, a huge well done to Walter H (YR 9) who was crowned NSW Champion and Will H (YR 7) who had a breakthrough regatta to finish 5th.

Our Cranbrook 1st XI Football team enjoyed a great result over St Philips’s Christian College, Newcastle in the 2^nd Round of the CIS Cup Competition.  Cranbrook 1st XI now progress to the 3^rd round to play opponents St Patrick’s College, Strathfield.

A reminder that the Cranbrook School App, delivers content specific to your child for their assigned sport and co-curricular activities. You can view the weekly sport fixtures and co-curricular timetables. In addition, you can access the Weekly Link Newsletters and other helpful information all in the one accessible format. 

PLEASE NOTE: The button to log absentees is for school attendance ONLY, MONDAY TO FRIDAY. You CANNOT log Saturday sports, music and all co-curricular absences via the app.  Please follow the usual process if your son is unable to attend these activities.

How to download the Cranbrook School App

The App is free to download from the Apple or Google app store to your Apple or Android device.

When signing in for the first time, the username will be the email address you currently have registered with the school.  

You will be prompted to create a new password.

For Senior School Parents with log in issues – please email hdesk@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au

With the term break upon us, a number of Cranbrook Students are fortunate to be heading away on School Sport Tours. Cranbrook Snow Sports head to Livigno, Italy for pre-season development on both downhill and x-country skiing. The Year 9 and Year 10 Cranbrook Football cohort travel to Lisbon and Madrid and will be treated to some high-quality European football fixtures. Cranbrook AFL hosts its inaugural tour to Darwin and it’s incredible surrounds, featuring training fixtures and cultural immersion. Our Cranbrook Rugby Opens will head to the Gold Coast for a tough pre-season Development Camp.  We hope  all students enjoy these wonderful experiences and bring back new found friendships and appreciation for cultures and opponents.    

Finally, I would like to wish our students, families, colleagues and staff a great term break.  – we look forward to seeing you back on field in Term 2.

Winter Holiday Camps:

• Please find the Holiday Training Schedule for the Term Break here.
• Rugby Camp is available to book now 14 – 16 April: Click here to book.
• Tennis Camp takes place 14 & 15 April :  SOLD OUT
• Football Camp is available to book now 15, 16, 17, 22, 23 & 24 April: Click here to book.
• AFL Camp – is available to book now Thursday 24 April: Click here to book.
• Cranbrook Twin Creeks Golf Day – is available to book now – 15 April (all players require a Golf Link Number): Click here to book.

Sports Events:

• AFL 2025 Season Opening Night tickets are available now: Here

Sports Resources – contain essential information regarding sports events, schedules and important updates for the year ahead

2025 Sports Calendar                          

Matt Grice
Director of Sport

Phil Beverley, Director of Music

Together, we thank you Mrs Michelle Marquet

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. With a special guest performance of the Junior School Voices and the Centenary Hymn and School Song accompanied by Symphony Orchestra, the room was full of Music and admiration for Mrs Marquet’s capacity to lead by example and “Be” rather than “Seem To Be”. She has made an indelible impact on the lives of generations of young Cranbrook students and will continue to do so in her capacity as Head of Junior School.

AMEB Success

A significant shift in the number and quality of enrolments for AMEB examinations was formally recognised by the AMEB in recent weeks when Cranbrook School received acknowledgement of being one of the top ten AMEB Schools. It is an absolute honour to be working with so many talented instrumental teachers and dedicated Educators who all play a key role in supporting our students. The real acknowledgement needs to go to the students who are responsible for this exponential growth in both standard and quality of Music-making. AMEB examinations are not the only pathway, we also encourage students to take advantage of our weekly concert practices and Termly Soirees which help support soloists of all stripes.

Term 2 is fast approaching, here is a list of upcoming events. All rehearsals linked to The Town Hall Concert on the 16^th June will be imported into Clipboard so that students (and parents) can organise their weekend commitments and prioritise this these special time slots that are essential to the success of this important Whole School event. Please make a special note for prioritising the 15^th of June. I look forward to a full day of Ensemble rehearsals on that Sunday.

Week 1
All rehearsals commence on day 1. Tuesday Morning 7 am

Week 2
Monday 5 May – Performance Plus with Dr Elizabeth Scott.
Highly recommended for all Musicians currently learning an instrument at any level (Mandatory for all Scholars and Elective Music students)
Wednesday and Friday – Photos at Lunch(A Schedule will be emailed outlining which ensembles are on which day)

Week 3
Tuesday 13 May – AMPED Auditions. (Please note with over 37 bands, performance spots are limited and any band that is not fully prepared may be deemed ineligible to be performing at Marrickville Factory Theatre in week 5. An alternate performance opportunity later in the term)
Thursday Lunch Photos (A Schedule will be emailed outlining which ensembles are on which day)

Week 4
Wednesday 21 May 6:30 pm – Jazz Night (All Stage Bands, Combo and select Jazz soloists)
Friday 23 May – AMPED rehearsals (In School time)

Week 5
AMPED! Starting 6pm  (She Will Rock You) big Sets at the Marrickville Factory Theatre starting at 6pm
Rehearsals during the day at the venue

Week 6
Monday 2 June  3:30-5pm – Performance Plus Masterclasses
Highly recommended for all Musicians currently learning an instrument at any level (Mandatory for all Scholars and Elective Music students)
Wednesday 4 June 6:30 pm – Soiree  Orchestra Room

Week 7
Final Town Hall rehearsal including Sunday 15 June.
Detailed Schedule will be sent to those involved at the start of Term 2

Week 8
Monday 16 June 7pm-9pm Town Hall Concert
Full Dress Rehearsal during the Day

Week 9
Thursday 19 June – Harvard Krokodilos
Workshop and evening Concert

Warm Regards

Phil Beverley
Director of Music

Chaplain’s Note

In this week’s assembly, we took the opportunity to thank Mrs Marquet for leading our school over the last year. It is not a responsibility she sought, but an example of her belief turned into action. Ideas echoed in our Centenary Hymn.

The final four lines of which are a prayer:

Give us new hearts and open hands

We ask for rejuvenated hearts of generosity, hopefulness and humility, when it is too easy for our hearts to be hardened by the calluses of misfortune, frustration and ambition.

We seek open hands rather than clenched fists or fingers grasping tightly onto the things of this world.

that we might serve, yet shy from fame,

Equipped with such hearts and hands we will better live and lead in service of others without the need for accolades and public admiration.

to strive to be rather than seem,

We strive because integrity is always aspirational, a constant character choice not an achievement.

and glorify your holy name.

When we live this way, we honour our neighbours and our Maker, whose image we bear and to whom we pray.

As Simon Sinek, a leadership consultant puts it, “If we say and do what we actually believe, everyone will know what we actually believe. It’s a handy little thing called integrity”.

John, the brother of Jesus and leader of the church in Jerusalem after Jesus’ ascension to heaven, warned against the thought that faith and action could be separated.

“What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds?” (James 2:14)

“But someone will say, “You have faith; I have deeds.” Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds.” (James 2:18)

Integrity is a whole lot easier if we live with authenticity. When who we are and what we do are the same thing. This is the heart of our school motto.

Mrs Marquet believes in Cranbrook, and so, when asked, took the action of setting aside her normal and much-loved role, in the best interests of the stability and continuity of our community. Mrs Marquet also believes in the Lord Jesus, who sets us all an example of servant-leadership that is prepared to make sacrifices for the sake of others, and so she was prepared to tread, no doubt with some trepidation, and yet, faithfully in his footsteps, trusting in the simple but life-changing prayer, ‘Thy will be done’.

We have much to be thankful for in the legacy of leadership through service set for us here at Cranbrook by our staff, senior students, School Council and our parent community. When we see renewed hearts and open hands, a passion for authenticity and generosity, a desire to serve rather than be served, we are all inspired and encouraged, because we recognise that these are the fruits of true community, lived out by people who love their neighbour as themselves.

As Jesus said, after sharing the parable of the Good Samaritan who acted just like this, “Go and do likewise”.

Rod Farraway
Chaplain

Articles of Interest – Week 11

Please find the articles of interest below.

How to make the most of your holidays

How to help your year 12 student recharge in the break

Stress management for teens

Having deeper conversations with your teens

Wishing everyone an enjoyable, restful break.

Mackenzie Pedersen
Science Teacher, Resident Tutor and Assistant Head of Science

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!

All team members will receive a free tee shirt/singlet, and are invited to the Running for Premature Babies hospitality tent at the finish line. Fundraising is optional, but anyone who raises $300 will be eligible for a race entry refund!

Funds raised go to life-saving neonatal equipment, saving the lives of sick and premature babies. The charity’s founder, Sophie Smith OAM, started Running for Premature Babies after losing all three of her prematurely born triplets in 2006. Since then they have raised over $9 million, helping save the lives of over 10,000 babiesstudents, including some of our current Cranbrook students! Sophie will be sharing her inspiring story at our school assembly on 18 June.

The event is selling out fast so sign up today for a great community day out!

Click here to sign up.

Click here to learn more about Running for Premature Babies.

CRU Holiday and Study Camps

Every holidays a number of Cranbrook students take the opportunity to join a CRU Activity or Study Camp. CRU Holiday Camps is Australia’s leading provider of HSC & IB Study Camps with over 50 years’ experience in helping students achieve the results they need to succeed!

CRU Study Camps provide the ideal study environment free from the distractions students face while studying at home alone. Their experienced Christian leadership teams help students combat low productivity and procrastination, supporting them as they face the challenges of HSC/IB study. Details can be found at https://crucamps.com.au/cru/camps-2/study-camps/