Bob Meakin, Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School

Bob Meakin, Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School

Dear Parents and Carers

On Tuesday night we were treated to over 30 rock band performances from students in Year 7 to Year 12.  Staff at The Factory Theatre in Marrickville commented to me that they had never seen a school perform with such talent and such confidence in their venue. The courage of our Year 7 groups to stand in front of a packed auditorium and play Australian rock songs was quite incredible.  Mr David Russell and the music staff hosted a wonderful community event, which not only showed how talented many of our students are, but also demonstrated an incredible amount of rehearsal work that went into such polished performances.   I would particularly like to thank our Year 12 performers for their contribution to the Rock Band programme, many of whom have been involved for six years of their senior schooling. 

A huge thank you to our Year 8 and Year 10 parents who joined the curriculum webinar with Nick Jolly, Adrian Harrison and Nick Hanrahan. I hope you found this information session useful prior to your son selecting their electives for Year 9 and 11.

In Assembly, we enjoyed many student presentations, and I did address the issue of safety around the School for students in busy traffic.  Not only did I remind senior students that they are not to park around the School, but I would like to stress that we ask that students refrain from driving to school altogether.  Parents are using the drop off zone within the school grounds very well now and I thank you all for using this safe facility.  We are trying to be mindful of safety and respect for residents who neighbour the School who have found it difficult, and at times impossible, to exit their own driveways.  We will continue to monitor the traffic and drop off zones and I will keep you updated.

I would like to wish all sporting teams all the very best for the weekend and a reminder to those who are travelling to Orange to be punctual and warmly dressed for a day on the other side of the mountains.

Next week we welcome exchange students from Lovett College, Texas into Year 10 for almost a month.  A particular thanks to our host families and to Nick Tsoukatos for hosting these students. 

Wishing you all an enjoyable week.

Best Wishes

Bob Meakin
Deputy Headmaster & Head of Senior School

Nick Jolly, Director of Academics / Deputy Head of Senior School

Nick Jolly, Director of Academics / Deputy Head of Senior School

Dear Parents.

On Monday night Year 7 students and families joined Dr Prue Salter for her Study Skills webinar. Dr Salter is Sydney’s study skills guru; her sessions are always really valuable. I would recommend families of students in Years 7 – 9 see a pre-recorded version of her presentation, accessed here:

https://www.pruesalter.com/videos/cranbrook7.php

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All Cranbrook families can also access Dr Salter’s excellent Study Skills Handbook website, where students can target skill development across many areas:

www.studyskillshandbook.com.au

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Click on Things to Print, and you will also find Term Planners and Weekly Planners etc. on this page. You can also access the Study Samurai Library through this link which has additional video lessons on study skills, mindset and wellbeing.

At Assembly this week we acknowledged the 460 students who placed on the Term 1 Head’s List for Outstanding Academic Attitude and Effort. This was the highest ever number of students on the list, representing nearly 40% of the student body! Congratulations to all students.  The Head’s List is drawn from school reports, and is achievable for all students as it is based upon academic attitude and effort only, and not achievement. I’d love to see even more students on the list and have set the School the challenge of breaking 500 for this term.

Have a great week.

Nick Jolly
Director of Academics / Deputy Head of Senior School

Literacy and Numeracy Professional Development

Literacy and Numeracy Professional Development

“When schools create a collaborative culture around data use – something powerful can happen.”

(Katherine Parker Boudett and Jennifer L. Steele, Data Wise in Action)

This week Cranbrook Senior School teachers learned how to use the Student Dashboard to access students’ literacy and numeracy data, alongside a summary of the interventions each learner has accessed.

Thank you to Kate Kovalik, Dearbhla Cooper and Adam Catchpole for making this possible, and for enabling teachers to use this vital information to inform their practice.

Hannah Thomas
Director of Professional Learning

Matt Grice, Director of Sport

Matt Grice, Director of Sport

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Throughout the weekend, we learned that true strength lies not only in individual talent but also in the ability to support and rely on one another. Our team’s unity and camaraderie became our greatest weapon, helping us navigate through difficult moments and emerge stronger as a result. Our 1sts Tennis showed that no matter how down and out they seemed to be, they can rely on each other to keep fighting. Many times, during Saturday’s marathon match against Trinity it looked like a loss was imminent, but this young team, encouraged by their coaches, never quit, and pulled off a remarkable victory in the last set of the day. A fantastic effort by these students and we look forward to their continual improvement and success this winter season.

We had a tough Saturday on the Rugby field against an always impressive St Augustine’s. As we reflect on this difficult weekend of games, we take pride in the lessons we learned. Resilience and sticking together are not just qualities we display on the field, but also values we carry with us in all aspects of life. We are confident that these experiences will shape us into a stronger and more cohesive team, ready to face any future challenges that come our way.

Our 1sts Football was unlucky against Trinity. The score could have easily been the other way if the Football gods were on our side. Well done to the 2nds and 10As for fantastic wins on Hordern. 

We extend our appreciation of the Cranbrook Football Parent Committee for their work in hosting the 2024 Football Season Launch Event at Easts Rugby Club, with special guest Mr Joe Lolley, Sydney FC.  

The introduction of Golf as a new Co-Curricular activity at Cranbrook has been a major success, with students thoroughly enjoying the opportunity to learn and engage in the sport. The initial response from students has been overwhelmingly positive, as they have embraced the chance to explore a new activity and develop their skills in the program. We are hoping the success for this pilot program we enable Cranbrook to increase the numbers of student’s participation in the Golf Program and act as a springboard for other Co-Curricular initiatives to launch.  We would like to thank the Y12 students who were heavily involved in establishing the pilot program – Lachlan Andrew and Luke Meagher.

The Lewis Report – Cross Country
In a thrilling display of athleticism and endurance, Cranbrook’s Cross Country team competed extremely well at Upjohn Park against 14 schools from both CAS and GPS competitions. The challenging course, featuring a mix of long grass, narrow paths, and undulating trails, tested the runners’ skills to the fullest.

In the junior division, our team showcased their grit and determination, securing a commendable 4th place finish. The intermediates division saw an even more impressive performance, with our team clinching 2nd place, demonstrating their growing prowess in the sport. Henry Roberts, Charlie Coutts, and Rohan O’Donnell pushed each other along brilliantly, taking 2nd, 3rd and 7th places overall against 144 runners!

However, it was in the opens division where our team truly shone, capturing another 2nd place finish overall, with Huon Groves taking first place! He was closely followed by Matthew Radvin and Julian Kelly, who finished 9th and 10th.

Congratulations to all our runners, no doubt we’re in an extremely strong position to defend our CAS title in coming weeks!

Eddie Lewis, Sport operational Coordinator P-12

Please download this weekend’s fixtures here.  We would like to flag that there are no fixtures scheduled over the long weekend – 8th June

For Families eagerly awaiting the opportunity to access the Summer Sport Team photos – these are now available from Melba Photography.

Please visit www.melbastudios.com.au

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The full Term 2 Co-Curricular and Sport Training schedule can be found here.

We look forward to seeing everyone around the grounds this weekend!

Matt Grice
Director of Sport

Running Lines: Volume 3 2024

Running Lines: Volume 3 2024

Saturday saw a tough day for Cranbrook as we came up against an emerging powerhouse of schoolboy rugby in St Augustine’s on a cold, wintery Sydney day.

Our results were;

TeamOppositionResultWin/Loss
1stsSt Augustine’s53-17Loss
2ndsSt Augustine’s48-12Loss
3rdsSt Augustine’s50-0Loss
4thsSt Augustine’s34-0Loss
5thsSt Augustine’s34-15Loss
6thsNewington 7th XV29-19Win
16ASt Augustine’s19-14Loss
16BSt Augustine’s43-0Loss
16CSt Augustine’s34-0Loss
15ASt Augustine’s49-0Loss
15BSt Augustine’s49-0Loss
14ASt Augustine’s49-0Loss
14BSt Augustine’s49-0Loss
14CSt Augustine’s 14D32-27Loss
13ASt Augustine’s49-0Loss
13BSt Augustine’s49-0Loss
13CSt Augustine’s 13D49-0Loss
  • Player of the Day: Junior Teams (13s, 14s & 15s)- Marco Febo (14As & 14Bs)
  • Player of the Day: Senior Teams (16s & Opens)-  Ethan Randall-White (6th XV)
  • Rugby All Rounder of the Day (for effort/attitude on and off the field): Joey Tagg
  • Team of the Day- 6th XV

Under the enthusiastic guidance of Mr Clifton-Bligh the mighty 6th XV recorded a rousing 29-19 win over Newington at Stanmore.

Ethan Randall-White bagged a stunning hat trick of tries while Tom Schall ran roughshod through the defence with his powerful ball running. Will Van Der Byl was tyrant around the breakdown and Sam Mitrovski very effective in the tight exchanges.

Special mention to the 16As and the 14Cs.

The 16As put in an outstanding performance just to be pipped at the post in the final minutes. Prop Luke Sergis was superb at set piece and enjoyed several barnstorming runs. Halfback, Harry Davie marshalled his troops effectively while Kingston Hoffman made an excellent contribution in the midfield.

The 14Cs fixture was a seesawing fixture with Cranbrook just falling short as running rugby was the order of the day. Front rower, Aidan Patterson was in the thick of the action in the forwards, lock Lucas Mitchell was a handful every time he ran with the ball and Edward Hill enjoyed lots of space on the edge.

Most teams are on the road to Orange this Saturday as we are hosted by Kinross Wolaroi.

Mark DeBrincat
Master in Charge of Rugby

Phil Beverley, Director of Music

Phil Beverley, Director of Music

The past two weeks has seen hundreds of students show tremendous dedication, commitment, and grit, in preparing, rehearsing and collaborating in order to take the stage and give there all. At the core of our musical offering is a desire to provide authentic experiences that push students to achieve their very best. The commitment and dedication shown by the students who have participated in the Jazz Night and AMPED! shows what real leadership looks like and epitomises our school motto, Esse Quam Videri. On the stage, you have nowhere to hide and in live performance, there are no re-takes. It’s authentic risk taking, raw, real, and based on the performances over the past two weeks, loads of fun.

The ambience of the candle lit seating and a bar setup by our incredible MAD committee helped set the scene and create the right vibe for last week’s Jazz Night. The improvisational skills of soloists including Fergus Jones, Liam Crowe, Wesley Woodhouse, Ty Imtarnasan, John Marias and Julian Baggett were sophisticated and refined. Together with brilliant performances by our two Stage Bands and the Contemporary Guitar ensemble, our young musicians showed a real depth of talent on the night.  A special treat was hearing Dave Panichi’s Big Band perform a selection of his new compositions. It always a pleasure to champion Australian Music at its best.

One week on, 34 Cranbrook rock bands hit the stage at the Factory Theatre Marrickville for an unforgettable night of contemporary music. This year’s AMPED! focussed on the “Oz Rock Icons” – the best of Aussie rock. From Chisel to Crowded House, Noiseworks to the Hilltop Hoods (and even a cheeky appearance from the Wiggles) – Tuesday night’s show had it all. The 500 strong crowd cheered, clapped and sang along for a staggering 3 and ¾ hours of the absolute best tunes from the Oz rock canon. Although we said farewell to four Year 12 bands this year –  who played their final show, it was clear that the Year 7 bands that are taking their place are more than up for the challenge of filling those very big shoes. Thank you to all the parents who attended, the staff and students who helped make such an event happen, and the amazingly talented Cranbrook boys who took to the stage. It was rock ‘n’ roll – turned up to 11.

We have much to do in the coming weeks and with over 700 students involved in the Town Hall concert in Week 9 we need to ensure that the capacity and dedication shown over the past 2 weeks continues with all our young musicians. The humblest among us can lead by example and I am so proud to see so many individuals doing just that on a weekly basis.

With thanks

Phil Beverley
Director of Music

Gala Concert: Save the Date – 24 June 2024

Gala Concert: Save the Date – 24 June 2024

Join us for another unforgettable Gala Concert showcasing the extraordinary talents of our Junior School and Senior School musicians. Get ready for a night filled with awe-inspiring performances and a vibrant celebration of music at Cranbrook.

Booking details will be shared with you shortly but I ask you to please save the date for this significant whole school event.

Oratory Article

Oratory Article

Last Friday’s Competition Debates
We are pleased to announce the following update of the ongoing finals results for the ISDA and Eastside debating competitions:

  • Our Year 8, 9, Senior B and Senior A ISDA teams all progress to the Quarter Finals this Friday
    • Year 8 won their Octo debate against Sydney Grammar and the Senior Bs won their Octo debate against Queenwood, joining the 9s and Senior As from the week before
  • Our Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 Eastside teams all progress to the Semi Finals this Friday
    • Years 7 and 11 came 2nd in the preliminaries for their divisions
    • Years 9 and 10 came 4th in the preliminaries for their divisions

Our Eastside debaters have achieved our strongest finals results since Cranbrook joined the competition in 2013; combined with ISDA, 10/12 Cranbrook teams made debate finals this year!

Competition Debating this week
This Friday 24th May sees the following debates take place:

DetailsISDAEastside
RoundQuarter FinalSemi Final
VenueYears 8 and 9 will be debating at Sydney Grammar; Senior A and Senior B will be debating at Riverview.Years 7, 9, 10 and 11 will all have their debates at Cranbrook.
AddressCollege St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 (Sydney Grammar) and 115 Tambourine Bay Rd, Riverview NSW 2066 (Riverview).5 Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill, NSW 2023
Entry viaEnter via Stanley or College and meet in the AMT Foyer from where you will be directed to the Palladium Debating Rooms (Sydney Grammar).   Enter via gate 2 and head to the Archway, where parking should be possible. Walk across / around Gorman field and you will arrive at the Therry building, near the Tennis courts. If arriving via the bottom gate, the Therry building overlooks the Fr. Mac Pavilion and is up the stairs (Riverview).Rose Bay Avenue pedestrian gate, down to Level 4 of the Vicars Centenary Building.
TransportDebaters travelling to Kincoppal must meet teachers and coaches at the away school.N/A
Years 7-9 debate / finishDebates start 6.30pm / Debates finish 7.30pmDebates start 6.15pm / Debates finish 7.15pm
Years 10-12 debate / finishDebates start 7.30pm / Debates finish 9.00pmDebates start 7.15pm / Debates finish 8.45pm
Topic areaNone advertisedNon advertised
Spectator policySpectators welcome.Spectators welcome.

For non-finals internal debates this week:

  • Eastside Year 8 and ISDA Year 7 out of Level S2 Cutler House Area  
    • Training from 3.45-5.00pm
    • Prep from 5.30-6.15pm
    • Debate from 6.15-7.15pm
  • Eastside Year 12 and ISDA Year 10 out of Level S2 Cutler House Area
    • Training from 5.00-6.15pm
    • Prep from 6.30-7.15pm
    • Debate from 7.15-8.30pm

A reminder that all Years 7-9 debaters must be collected by a parent or guardian at the end of the night.

Update on Plain English Speaking Competition
Congratulations to Year 12 student Alex Hong for progressing to the Regional Final of the 2024 Plain English Speaking Competition. Alex was one of 17 highly articulate students in his local heats, held at Sydney Girls High School last Thursday. His prepared speech focused on family and the inter-generational issues around dating and relationships. For the impromptu, he spoke on the stimulus ‘white noise’. Commendations go to Owen Woolford, whose prepared speech was a unique take on rubbish collection in Sydney and New York City.

As we saw at Rostrum earlier in the term, speeches that are based on experience or interest, which have a unique take, and that are spoken without aids tend to do best. Cranbrook students who are part of our Public Speaking programme continue to be guided on authentic speech giving by our external coach, Luisa, and English teachers. At the end of this term, we will be holding an evening for family and friends of public speakers to hear a wider range of speeches being worked on in these sessions – details to come.

Update on Mooting Competition
Congratulations to Year 12 students Caspar Nicholson, James Rivlin and Owen Woolford for their recent progression to the finals of the 2024 Schools Mooting Competition. The team, coached by IB Director Mr Nicholas Hanrahan, will be headed to the Gold Coast on the weekend of 1-2nd June to compete against other teams from across the country. This is an exciting achievement, especially for Cranbrook’s first year in the competition. We look forward to reporting on the event.

Upcoming oratory events

  • Model UN on lunchtimes Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd, and Friday 24th May
  • Mock Trial Competition R2 at Moriah College 2-5pm Thursday 23rd May
  • Mooting and Social Debating 3.30-5.30pm Thursday 23rd May
  • AMEB Voice and Communication 3.30-5.00pm on Friday 24th May
  • ISDA Quarter Finals and Eastside Semi-Finals on Friday 24th May
  • Plain English Speaking Regional Final 9.30am-12.30pm at Arts Centre Lewisham on Monday 27th May
  • Public Speaking Club on Monday 27th May

Annual House Debating Competition begins next week
The annual House Debating Competition begins next week for junior (Years 7-9) and senior (Years 10-12) divisions. Houses must field teams comprised of debaters and non-debaters, with Heads of Houses responsible for approving teams. This is an excellent way for students who want to try their hand at debating to get involved. In previous years we have seen students who participate to go on to joining our social programmes in the second half of the year.

The senior topic for Monday 27th May is already out, with Years 10-12 set to debate the topic ‘That senior students should be given the option of attending classes in person or logging into online lessons and tutorials.’ The junior Round 1 topic will be released to students this Friday.

Oratory programmes above are fully subscribed for Semester 1
There has been a lot of recent interest in participating in one or more of our oratory programmes listed above. However, close date for sign-ups have long passed and we are presently fully subscribed across all debating, public speaking, and Model UN. We are therefore unable to accept new enrolments. However, students keen to gain access to our resources and prepare themselves for Semester 2 sign-up are welcome to reach out to me (note, we only accept expressions of interest from students directly). Sign-up for Semester 2 offerings will circulate via student email in mid-June.

Contact
Should you or your son have any further questions about any of Cranbrook’s oratory programmes, you are welcome to reach out to the Head of Oratory and Student Journalism, Mr Benjamin Smith, at bsmith@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au. In the first instance, students should be making contact about getting involved.

Essential information and highlights for parents will be posted here on Cranbrook Connect as part of the Thursday Link. Students involved in oratory programmes will receive updates via their respective Canvas or TEAMS channels.

Benjamin Smith
Head of Oratory & Student Journalism

Push-Up Challenge 2024

Push-Up Challenge 2024

3,249 Push-ups, 23 days, 14 houses and one amazing cause.

Last week saw Cranbrook launch our internal fundraising campaign for the 2024 Push-up Challenge to raise money for LifeLine Bondi and the incredible work that they do across our community to support those facing the many challenges that life throws our way.

Huon Groves, Tim Molnar, Rohan O’Donnell and Finn Scott-Brown are leading the charge for the School, drumming up participation and ensuring that this year’s event is as successful as possible and this morning, attended the official launch at the Woollahra Council along with Richard Shields (Woollahra Mayor).

Over 24 days between the 5th and 24th of June, students are aiming to complete 3,249 push-ups (or alternative exercises) representing the 3,249 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2022; a tragic statistic that affects all tiers of society be it urban or rural, young or old, male or female. We are already seeing an outstanding level of engagement from our students, families, and community with 100s of students and staff already signing up to participate and the official event still hasn’t even started!

Last year we raised $44,000 for LifeLine Bondi and this year we are aiming to hit the $50,000 mark so if you would like to contribute, you can encourage your son to register using the link below, join a team yourself or, make a donation to one or more students to show your support.

Thank you to all those who have already taken the time to register and/or donate. Weekly updates will be going out to students and the community on our social media, via the Link and in assemblies during the event so stay tuned!

Aaron Nolan
Acting Director of Service

Mission Team 13: Endeavour Scholarship Winner

Mission Team 13: Endeavour Scholarship Winner

Last year Fergus Jones (Year 10) was selected as one of four Australian high school students to represent Australia in ‘Mission 13’ as an Endeavour Scholar. The Endeavour Scholarship is designed to inspire the next generation of explorers and connect a STEM-driven community.

There were over 120 applicants who went through a rigorous application process consisting of video presentations in which they demonstrated the importance of STEAM and the value they share in spreading this passion within their school communities, followed by a series of interviews. The winning applicants were honoured at IndoPac 2023 and celebrated on the HMS Endeavour.

In Fergus’ application, he cited his love of engineering and how he has dreamt of being an aerospace engineer ever since he was 9 years old yet also how he has a very creative side whether it is through playing the piano, cello, ukulele and guitar. He strongly believes that STEM is enhanced with a creative arts orientation which is often referred to as STEAM. Fergus is so excited to be part of Team Australia and to work alongside the other scholarship recipients.

Fergus will be heading to the US in July to meet with the scholars from other countries where they will then go to Washington DC to meet with Astronaut Charlie Duke at the Smithsonian Museum, then travel to Alabama to attend the NASA Space Academy.

Click here to read more about the Endeavour Scholarships.

Chaplain’s Note

Chaplain’s Note

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world.” (Marianne Williamson, A Return to Love.)

Powerful words. Words that could once be found painted on a wall here at Cranbrook, but which not everyone got to see. They were written in the stairwell which led from the dressing room up to the stage, in the old War Memorial Hall. They were an exhortation to our dramatists to trust in their identity, their ability and their preparation. To play big, not small, upon the stage.

It is a powerful truth that our sense of destiny has an enormous impact on our enthusiasm, confidence, and execution.

This is true on the stage or the sporting field, in our subjects and in our life prospects.

An aspect of our Anglican ethos at Cranbrook, which comes from the Bible, is that of the opportunity of human destiny. The Bible has a positive view of humanity, our potential and our future. So, let’s take a moment to remind ourselves of what it means to be human when we look at ourselves through heaven’s eyes. In 1 Corinthians 15 we find this passage, one which is profound in its implications.

21 For since death came through a human, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a human. 22 For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 

You’ve probably heard Christians talk about ‘eternal life’. It gets mentioned in one of the most well-known Bible verses, John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life”.

So, Christianity is often thought of as the pursuit of something radical and miraculous, mortal beings being granted immortality.

But Paul’s letter reminds us that Christianity is not quite that after all. He wrote of an immortality lost. We are not mortal beings seeking immortality but immortal beings tragically experiencing mortality, “death came through a human”, it wasn’t intrinsic to being a human. This is what the tree of life in the Garden of Eden represented. Humanity’s free access to life with God and each other, together, forever. Access spoiled by Adam and Eve’s decision to eat from the other tree they were told would lead to their deaths.

Shakespeare wrote, “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances;” (from As You Like It, spoken by Jaques). It is a vision of transitoriness. We exist for but a time, this surprising conglomeration of atoms, which momentarily achieves consciousness before scattering once again into stardust.

Why would we believe any differently?

Because once there was a singularity that established a break in this inevitability. For since death came through a human, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a human.”, Paul here refers to Jesus’ resurrection, celebrated annually by Christians around the world because it changes everything. Christ, the first fruit of a new season of fruit to follow, is the destroyer of death for those who belong to him (v.23-26). For them this life is a dress rehearsal, which doesn’t mean it’s unimportant as anyone who has performed on stage knows, but a dress rehearsal nonetheless for unending life to follow.

What an incentive to invest our energy and effort into things of eternal significance. Giving up our small ambitions liberates us to pursue higher things, to honour our lives by fulfilling our potential, living lives that honour our Creator and our fellow creatures, to be all of what it means to be a human being, made in dignity for an eternal destiny. The way we understand ourselves changes the way we conduct ourselves.

Some say the devil’s greatest trick was convincing the world he doesn’t exist. But greater still would be his convincing you that you are made for nothing more 100 trips around the Sun.

You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world.

Rev. Rod Farraway
Chaplain

Online Safety

Online Safety

As our students’ online presence continues to grow, we are faced with new challenges and potential online risks that could impact your child’s safety and well-being. We want to assure you that we take these matters very seriously and are constantly seeking ways to ensure our students’ online safety. We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Qoria and their Linewize portfolio of products, which will enhance our commitment to digital safety and well-being.

In the upcoming weeks, we will extend an invitation for you to join us in this initiative. We will provide you with resources and tools to help you better comprehend and participate in your child’s digital journey. This includes access to the Qustodio parent app, which will allow you to:

• Temporarily disable internet access on your child’s school device (outside of school hours) via your app.

• Receive summary reports of your child’s online activities outside of school hours.

• Access detailed Timeline reports of your child’s online activities, including search terms and videos.

• Obtain expert advice on online safety directly through the app.

This service also enables you to safeguard one personal device (such as phones or iPads) per child attending our school.


Please note that for any BYO devices or school learning devices that do not leave the school premises, parents will not have oversight or control of these outside of school. However, we strongly encourage parents to link to their child’s school account to avail the offer of protecting one personal device for each child enrolled in our school.

Furthermore, all school-managed student learning devices will be equipped with a basic level of content filtering. This should prevent access to harmful or inappropriate websites, ensuring that your child’s learning device is safe and ready for learning.

We are enthusiastic about this new initiative and your involvement in fostering a culture of online safety and well-being for all students. This will empower each child to navigate their digital journey successfully. You will shortly receive information on how to set up your Qustodio parent account.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the ICT service desk.

Becoming a Member of Cranbrook School

Becoming a Member of Cranbrook School

Cranbrook School is a public company limited by guarantee which was established to provide students with a well-rounded, liberal education based on Christian beliefs.

It is governed by the School Council in accordance with its Constitution and has a membership comprised of eligible persons who have made significant contributions to Cranbrook or who are key stakeholders in its mission.

Parent of students in Kindergarten to Year 12 attending Cranbrook are eligible to become a Member of Cranbrook School for so long as they have a child attending the School.

The Members of Cranbrook School play an important role in the governance of Cranbrook. Being a Member entitles you to attend and vote at general meetings of Cranbrook School. This includes attending and voting at the Annual General Meeting, where the matters considered include receiving the statutory financial reports and electing members of the School Council.

If you are not already a Member of Cranbrook School, and wish to become one, please indicate your willingness to do so by completing and returning the application form which can be found on Cranbrook Connect here.

Applications are subject to approval by the School Council, and will be considered at the next possible School Council meeting after receipt of your completed application.

We encourage you to apply to become a Member of Cranbrook School and to take up the opportunity to contribute to the governance of the School.

If you have any questions regarding membership of Cranbrook School, please contact Sarah Deveson, Company Secretary, by email on councilsecretary@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au.

Geoff Lovell                                                                                          
President of School Council