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.
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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The School Immunisation Team will be at Cranbourne on Friday 10 October to administer the Nasal Flu Vaccination to all year groups. To find out more information about the vaccine and to complete an e-consent form, visit: https://www.healthforkids.co.uk/hampshire/annual-nasal-flu-vaccination-programme/
You may remember last year we launched our pen recycling scheme, encouraging staff and students to recycle their finished pens and prevent them going into landfill. We're pleased to share during this time, we have recycled an impressive 10kg of pens – that's the equivalent of two bowling balls! Even the smallest of actions can make a big difference in the wider world, and help us on our mission to make Cranbourne greener.
We're pleased to be launching our new initiative 'Wessex Wonder Women' where we're inviting local women from a variety of professions to inspire our female students. You'll deliver a lunchtime session to a small group, sharing your career journey, the challenges you've overcome and any advice you'd give. We'd love to hear from as many different industries as possible to help inspire our students, break down barriers and open their eyes to the many opportunities out there. If you'd like to inspire the next generation of the Cranbourne Community, please email a.pope@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk for more details.
On the third and final day of the Dutch Exchange Trip, our students began the morning with the chance to explore Brugge and enjoy some down time. After enjoying some tasty waffles, they travelled to Ypres to visit the Passchendaele WW1 Museum and Tyne Cot cemetery. The students were immersed in the interactive displays on the Battle of Passchendaele, ventured into the reconstructed trenches and paid their respects in the memorial gardens. Our students have had an excellent few days, enriched in Dutch history and deepening their knowledge of the first World War. They have made lifelong friends with their pen pals and we're so grateful to Lodewijk College for hosting us. A big thank you to Mr Kimber, Mr Ndlovu, Mrs Ryan and Miss Hadkinson for taking them. We're looking forward to facilitating another successful year of our exchange programme with our Year 9s!
Don't miss Queen Mary's College, Basingstoke's first Open Evening tonight!
On Day 2 of the Dutch Exchange Trip, our students were excited to reunite with their pen pals at Lodewijk College for a day of fun-filled activities. They spent the morning getting a taste of Dutch school life, delved into the History of the Netherlands and competed in teams for an epic quiz. At lunchtime, they worked together to make a tasty selection of pastries, sausage rolls, fruit skewer and chocolate mousse and finished the afternoon showing off their competitive sides in a variety of sports activities. A big thank you to everyone at Lodewijk College for hosting us, they had a fantastic time!
On Friday 19 September, our Student Leadership team attended the Young Leaders event at Queen Mary's College, Basingstoke, designed to build their confidence, teach new skills and explore the responsibilities of their leadership roles. Students had the opportunity to meet with last year's Young Leaders, participate in a Q&A with Luke Murphy MP, and enjoyed a tasty networking lunch. They built new connections by tackling the marshmallow-spaghetti-tower icebreaker, created and presented a Christmas market project and practised giving clear directions whilst drawing blindfolded. A huge thank you to QMC for hosting such a fantastic event. Our students returned to us confident, buzzing with enthusiasm, and determined to succeed in their roles!
Cranbourne Has Talent is back! This year, the final will take place on Friday 17 October. Students can now sign up for a 2-minute audition slot on the sheet outside the Main Hall. Heats will take place on Monday 29 September, Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 October at 3.15pm. Those not performing can come and show their support – we need your votes to determine the finalists! Last year, Olivia, Aubrey and Alyesha took home first place – who will take the 2025 crown? Tickets are available free of charge from Mrs Simpson.
Yesterday (22 September), 40 of our students departed to the Netherlands for the return portion of their Dutch Exchange Programme. They arrived in Ypres with plenty of time to explore before attending the Last Post ceremony at Menin Gate. Cranbourne were delighted to participate in the ceremony, with one of our Head Students Amalie, laying a wreath in memory of the unknown soldiers who lost their lives in the Ypres Salient of World War 1.
The timetable for our after-school extra-curricular clubs is now available to view. There are plenty of clubs on offer, why not give something new a go? Remember, you earn House Points for attending! All clubs are free of charge and students can attend as many clubs as they wish. There is no need to book a place for your child. See what's on offer on the Edulink noticeboard or on our website at https://www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/enrichment
You may be starting to think about the next steps of your child's educational journey and exploring their options for life after Cranbourne. The Sixth Form College Farnborough are hosting Open Days on Tuesday 30 September, Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 October. Find out more: https://farnborough.ac.uk/
The latest edition of The Cranbourne Catch Up is out now! Read all about our Open Evening, upcoming college open days and what our students got up to over the summer. Find it on the Edulink noticeboard or online: https://www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk/newsletter
You will have received a message on Edulink asking you to complete this years' Permission Form, which collects up to date contact details, medical information and local trip consent. Please ensure this is completed as soon as possible. You will need complete one per child. If you have any questions or need help completing the online form, please contact Reception.
Sparsholt College 's Open Day will take place on Saturday 4 October. Learn more about their extensive range of courses, get a feel for the campus and speak to current students about their time studying there. Book your place at https://www.sparsholt.ac.uk/opendays/
Once a month, The Hampshire Public Health School Nursing Service will be offering a School Nurse Clinic at Cranbourne. They will meet with students to support their health and wellbeing needs. Find out more about the services they offer at