Cranbourne School
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Cranbourne School
At Cranbourne, we pride ourselves on being at the heart of our community. A welcoming 11-16 comprehensive school close to the town centre, our excellent facilities including expansive playing fields, swimming pool, Sports Hall, Fitness Suite, Hair and Beauty Salon and music rooms allow us to offer a diverse curriculum where students can immerse themselves in their passions. We promote a culture of respect, inclusivity and excellence encompassing our values of creativity, challenge, care and community. We are dedicated to the well-being of every student, and offer support through our specialist unit for students with Dyslexia, our SEN Department and mental health provision to ensure students feel safe, happy and supported.
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Cranbourne students are very polite and helpful and made the primary students feel very welcomed at the Cluster Conference. Some of our girls were very nervous about coming to the 'big school' for the day, but they were instantly put at ease and had a fantastic time.
Cranbourne has cultivated a positive culture and ethos, focusing on creating a family feel and fostering positive relationships in lessons.
Student Leadership is phenomenal and staff adapt to student needs, focusing on whole-child development supported by the ethos curriculum, resulting in no disadvantaged gap.
It was lovely to see the staff and students talking about Cranbourne with such pride and enthusiasm. They really care about their school and are whole heartedly committed to making Cranbourne a safe, supportive and enjoyable place for our young people to be able to learn and thrive.
I am proud to be a member of the Cranbourne Community. Being a part of our students' educational journey is so special.
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Skoolkit will be offering a 10% discount on Cranbourne uniform items in their Basingstoke store from Monday 21 to Saturday 26 July. If you prefer to order online, don't forget to last day to order to get your items in time for September is Monday 11 August. Free delivery between 19 and 26 July with code 'SUMMER25'.
On Friday 11 July, we held our annual Day of Sport, where students got stuck into various sports events including Tug of War, athletics, Rounders and relay races. Despite the blistering heat, our students kept their spirits up throughout the day, encouraging their peers and cheering them on as they competed to earn points for their House Groups. We had an great time watching them all show their competitive streak and the behaviour displayed throughout the day was absolutely exemplary. Days like these really make us proud of our Cranbourne Community and we hope they all had a fantastic time. A huge thank you to the PE Department for all their hard work and efforts in enabling this event to run so smoothly, and a special thanks must go to Ms Dixon for manning the much needed water station! The results are being counted and will be revealed during the Whole School Assembly. Be sure to check back on Friday afternoon to find out who will take home the win!
On Wednesday 9 July, Cranbourne Vocal Band visited Rowan Lodge for a musical afternoon. They had a great time singing a medley of rock music for the residents, who are already looking forward to our visit at Christmas! Well done to our Vocal Band for representing our school out in the community and doing us all proud. A big thank you to Mx Philo for accompanying them and to Mrs Gray for driving the minibus!
On Thursday 10 July, our Year 10 Drama students, joined by Cranbourne Vocal Band and Dance Club, delivered an immersive performance of 'As You Like It', where the audience become part of the Forest of Arden! It was a fantastic way to close our Performing Arts Month and our students truly shined. We are so proud of everyone who participated in Arts Month, from performing in one of our 5 events, to taking part in workshops and the Basingstoke Festival Opening Parade. A huge thank you to our incredible Performing Arts Department - Mr Juliff, Mrs Vaughan and Mx Philo – for putting so much time, hard work and effort into everything you do. The Cranbourne Community is so lucky to have such dedicated and committed teachers who support them every step of the way.
On Tuesday 8 July, six of our students competed at County Athletics in Winchester, after qualifying at the District competition in June. They competed against other young athletics from districts in the area and despite the hot weather, they found some good shade, stayed hydrated and gave it their absolute all! Emma J – second place in High Jump Nina G – fourth place in Long Jump Abigail A – third place in Discus Jess E – third place in High Jump Danny H – sixth place for High Jump Owen B – results still being verified As a district, Basingstoke finished fourth (U13 boys and U14 girls) and fifth (U13 girls and U14 boys) – an impressive accomplishment! We're so proud of how our students conducted themselves throughout the competition, and were exemplary representatives of the Cranbourne Community.
We are delighted to announce our cast list for Guys and Dolls Jr! We were blown away by the level of talent on display and the commitment to our Performing Arts Department. This year, we have double casted our 4 leading roles – Team A will perform on Tuesday and Thursday, with Team B taking over on Wednesday and Friday. Performances start on Tuesday 10 February, running until Friday 13 February. Tickets will go on sale in September via Ticketsource.
Last weekend, Aubrey competed in the 2nd British Junior Light Sandra Championships in Rickmansworth. Congratulations Aubrey for securing second place and the award for best team player!
On Tuesday 9 July, we hosted our first Performing Arts Careers Day as part of our Performing Arts Month schedule. It was an exciting opportunity for students to explore the wide and varied world of creative industry careers. Year 10 Drama and Music students took part in a careers carousel, supported by Ed Adams from Anvil Arts who spoke about his experience as a Community Engagement Lead and a working musician. We were joined by a fantastic number of guests including Kurt Phillips, professional drummer, Becky Kitter, producer and associate director of Scratch Built Productions, Olivia Egbunike, actor-musician, Rebecca Lyons, dedicated poet and playwright and Luke Upton, cruise shop performer. Year 9 Drama students attended a workshop from LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art) exploring roles in the technical aspects of theatre such as lighting designers, sound technicians, stage managers and costume supervisors. A huge thank you to all of the professionals who attended, our students were so inspired by the wide array of opportunities out there for them in the industry.A full review of the day will be in next week's Cranbourne Catch Up!
On Wednesday 18 June, we kicked off Performing Arts Month with our Summer Concert. It was a fantastic evening filled with some sensational performances from our very talented students! A big thank you to Mx Philo for organising the event and supporting the students throughout. We were blown away by the confidence displayed by those who participated, and are very proud of them all. Catch some of their performances in the video below!
We have some lost property items from this half term that remain unclaimed. If any of these items belong to your child, please ask them to visit Reception before the end of term. Items will be donated to our second-hand uniform shop or to charity if not collected.
We are looking forward to an exciting Day of Sport tomorrow! With hot weather forecasted, we want to ensure everyone is prepared for a safe and enjoyable day. Hot Weather Precautions: Bring a refillable water bottle – hydration is key! There will be a water station to refill drinks in D6 Apply sunscreen before arriving and bring some for reapplication Wear a hat and bring sunglasses if needed Seek shade where possible during breaks and listen to staff guidance Main hall will also be open at break and lunch time to provide an indoor space for those who need to take a break from the sun PE Kit & House Colours: All students must arrive in their full PE kit Students are encouraged to wear accessories in their House colours (e.g., wristbands, face paint, socks, hairbands) to show team spirit Please encourage your child to be sensible in this hot weather and listen to guidance from staff. We appreciate your support in helping us make this a fun, safe, and memorable event for everyone involved!
Our Year 9 Spanish students have been busy preparing a chicken and chorizo paella this morning! Miss Ramirez-Martinez gave the recipe to them in Spanish, where they worked in teams to translate and follow the steps. They have been studying this vocabulary in the classroom so recognised a lot of the ingredients and did an excellent job deciphering the rest. The paella's were extremely tasty and cooked to perfection! Big thank you to Mrs Mead and Mrs Phelps for assisting with the cooking!
Well done to Ollie H who attended the GB Ice Hockey Camp on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 July. Despite incredibly tough competition, Ollie made it through to play in the final game – an impressive achievement given 16 people were cut from the team! We hope you had a fantastic time Ollie and enjoyed the experience. We're excited to see what's next for you!