Cranbourne School
- Community
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- Creativity
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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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Upcoming Events
07 Aug
Uniform Swap Shop
12:00pm – 1:00pm
14 Aug
Uniform Swap Shop
12:00pm – 1:00pm
21 Aug
GCSE Results Day
10:00am – 11:00am
03 Sep
INSET DAY
All Day
04 Sep
Start of Autumn Term
All Day
04 Sep
Cranbourne Food Pantry
11:15am – 12:15pm
10 Sep
Cranbourne Open Evening
5:00pm – 8:00pm
11 Sep
Cranbourne Food Pantry
11:15am – 12:15pm
16 Sep
Cranbourne Open Morning
9:30am – 11:30am
17 Sep
Cranbourne Open Morning
9:30am – 11:30am
18 Sep
Cranbourne Food Pantry
11:15am – 12:15pm
22 Sep
Dutch Exchange Trip
All Day
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A reminder that the Cranbourne Food Pantry is open as normal throughout the summer holidays. Every Thursday between 11.15am and 12.15pm, our doors will be open for members of our community to collect fresh produce, bakery items, canned good, toiletries and more – no questions asked.
In case you missed it, the latest edition of The Cranbourne Catch Up is out now! Read all about Day of Sport results, the Year 8 residential, news from the Performing Arts Department and the final updates of this academic year. Find it on the Edulink noticeboard or our website: www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/newsletter
It's hard to believe it's the end of the academic year already! What an incredible year it has been, we are immensely proud of our Cranbourne Community and all they've achieved. We'll continue to share updates and reminders on our social media pages throughout the summer. We hope you all have a well-deserved rest over the summer holidays, and look forward to welcoming you back in September!
The results are in White House have been knocked off the podium after their two year streak and we crown a new winner! Taking home first place for Day of Sport 2025 is Austen! It was a tough competition this year, with three different houses winning overall in each category, however it seems the Swimming Gala was the moment that changed it all. Austen definitely had something to prove after placing third in 2024 and fourth in 2023 and they did exactly that – dominating the Swimming Gala and winning the Year 7, 8 and 9 Championships! Participation = points and Austen showed up where it counts. They finish in first place with a total of 1568 points. Big congratulations to Miss Alner and our Austen students! 1st place – Austen 2nd place – White 3rd place – Thomson 4th place – Andrew Lloyd Webber
Our Year 8 students went on a 3 day residential trip to Runaways Edge in Aldershot from Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 July. From the moment they arrived the energy was high and the excitement never stopped! They participated in a number of exciting activities such as archery, rock climbing, canoeing and lots more. The whole trip was filled with action, laughter and memories that will stay with them for a long time. Read the full review in this week's Cranbourne Catch Up!
On Wednesday 16 July, our final group of Cranbourne Aspire Diploma students completed their projects, working with Year 4 students from Oakley School. They did a fantastic job, leading the younger students with confidence and encouraging them to get stuck in. We received some really lovely feedback from the class teacher, making us very proud of our students! "The Year 9s were brilliant with our children! I was really impressed by how they managed the Year 4 class and got so involved. Our children told me how kind, enthusiastic and helpful the Cranbourne students were - they should be really proud of their success!"
Here are our final Role Model Students for this academic year. Well done for all of your hard work and representing our Cranbourne values in every aspect of school life. Your certificates are on your way to you!
We know the holidays can be a difficult time for many families, so the Cranbourne Food Pantry will remain open as normal throughout the summer holidays. Every Thursday between 11.15am and 12.15pm, our doors will be open for members of our community to collect fresh produce, bakery items, canned good, toiletries and more – no questions asked. Please note, the main Reception area will be closed. When you enter the school site, please turn right at the car park and follow the pathway towards the green gates. There will be members of staff at the pantry ready to assist you.
Last night (16 July), we celebrated an evening of excellence at our Summer Rewards' Evening. It was a fantastic opportunity to welcome parents to our school and reflect on the achievements and success of the Cranbourne Community. Cranbourne Vocal Band opened the evening with an energetic performance of 'Take on Me' and Year 8 students Macie and Laila wowed with their rendition of 'A Million Dreams'. Year 10 student Megan B won the prestigious Headteacher's Award for their outstanding contribution to Cranbourne. Megan engages fully in learning and embraces all enrichment opportunities offered and shows an incredible dedication to school life. On our Spanish trip, Megan impressed staff members showcasing passion for the language, demonstrating remarkable eloquence in their speaking abilities and secured a top grade in the Spanish mock exam this term. Well done Megan, keep up the fantastic work! We are so proud of our wonderful students who work hard in all that they do and hope they continue to strive towards excellence in everything.
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.