Senior School Link – Week 7, Term 2 2025

Bob Meakin, Head of Senior School / Deputy Headmaster

You would have received an email earlier in the week regarding E-Bikes. If your son does ride an E-Bike to school, can I please ask that you check that it is compliant with the law and that you remind your son about safety guidelines when riding it. Unbelievably, the day after I sent that email, we had a complaint to the School Reception regarding dangerous behaviour of students on E-Bikes. As I have said before, I am not trying to spoil the fun, but I am very conscious of the numerous accident near misses as well as several injury-causing accidents that have occurred.

Message

Academic

Adrian Harrison, Acting Director of Academics

Next Wednesday will see the next instalment of our Subject Selection Information sessions. We will be welcoming students and families to mix with staff and senior students in an informal setting.

From Curiosity to Confidence: Why Students Are Choosing the IB Diploma Programme

As Year 10 students continue to weigh their options for senior study, a question looms large: which programme will best prepare them not just for final exams, but for university, the workplace, and life in an increasingly interconnected world?

Daisy Turnbull, Director of Coeducation

Today in Year 12 SWP students were asked to consider how they might answer the question they will almost certainly be asked in future job interviews - "Cranbrook, huh? Didn't you guys go coed? What was that like?"

Student Wellbeing

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

Students returned from the long weekend appearing well-rested and revitalised. Although the break provided a much-needed rest, assessment tasks are still underway—particularly for our senior students—so it’s essential they stay focused and committed through to the end of term.

Sports

Matt Grice, Director of Sport

I’d like to congratulate the following students who have been selected to represent the CAS team at the upcoming Combined Independent Schools (CIS) Cross Country Championships today.

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

Phil Beverley, Director of Music

Only 3 more sleeps until we venture to the Sydney Town Hall for this year’s Whole School Concert – Fundamental!

The Power of Art Education: Visual Arts at the Forefront of Learning

As a Visual Arts teacher, I am continually reminded of the vital role art plays in education. In a rapidly changing world, where innovation, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence are increasingly valued, the arts provide a unique space for students to develop these essential skills.

News

National High School Mooting Competition

Three Year 11 IB Diploma students (all boarders) - Rupert Tait, Plai Garnjana-Goonchorn, and Mickey Chen - represented the School with distinction in the Bond University National High School Mooting Competition over the long weekend, reaching the semi-finals on the Gold Coast.

Community

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

Calling all students, parents, siblings, friends, staff to join the Cranbrook team in the City2Surf in support of charity Running for Premature Babies on 10 August.