Dear Parents/Carers

Year 11 have finished their mock

examinations and we are all now waiting until

‘Mock Results’ Day’ on 4th December to see

how they got on! The students are to be

congratulated on the way they conducted

themselves throughout the examination

period, clearly taking the occasion very

seriously and behaving in a mature manner.

Maria Miller MP came into school this week,

with a representative from Sport England, to

look at ways they can support us in funding a

much needed new roof for the swimming

pool. It is certainly going to be a challenge to

achieve this but we remain optimistic that we

will find a satisfactory solution to the

problems presented.

The theme of our Inset day on Friday 14th

November is “Excellence and Challenge for

All”. It provides an invaluable opportunity for

us to work with our primary colleagues on

how we provide this for all students in our

schools, ensuring the best possible transition

process. Working together has allowed us to

put on a variety of workshops, looking at

developing excellence and challenge in a

number of different areas such as Writing,

Literature, Art, RE, Computing Science and

many more!

We hope that by sharing our expertise all

staff will be able to leave with some practical

ideas to use in their classroom.

Yours faithfully

B Elkins

Headteacher

Phone: 01256 868600 Email: gen.enquiries@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk Website: www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk

November 14th 2014

REMEMBRANCE DAY The Royal British Legion is the national custodian of remembrance, a role which ensures

that those who gave their lives for peace and freedom are remembered. The act of

observing a Two Minute Silence began in 1919 following armistice at 11am on 11th

November 1918 at the end of the First World War. In 1921, the year the legion was

formed, “Remembrance Day” was formally adopted as the national day of remembrance.

This Remembrance Sunday was

particularly poignant, for it is the 100th

Anniversary of the start of World War I.

We remember all those who have given

their lives for the peace and freedom we

enjoy today. We pause to reflect on the

sacrifices made by our brave service men

and women. Please consider those who

have gone before us, for all who have died

in conflict and hope for peace and justice

in our world.

For our tomorrow, they gave their today.

To find out more about the Royal British Legion, visit www.britishlegion.org.uk

YEAR 11 MOCK EXAMS By Mr Pegler

Year 11 have made a really impressive start to their mock GCSE examinations. Given

that some students have had to endure three examinations in one day I have yet to hear

anybody complain. This demonstrates great maturity and a responsible attitude to

learning. Year 11’s Progress Manager, Mrs Absalom, has expressed her delight

regarding the students’ attitude as follows: “I’ve been really impressed with the maturity

and positive attitude shown by my year group – well done!”. By the time you read this

the examinations will be over and students will be keenly awaiting mock results day

which will take place in early December. I look forward to sharing the experience of

mock results with the students; hopefully it will be a positive experience that will identify

areas to strengthen before the real examinations this summer.

Pictured above: Cranbourne’s head boy and head girl, Aidan Jones and Izzy Scarr, recently

attended a memorial in Basingstoke as proud representatives of the college.

Contact CBEC

Cranbourne Business and

Enterprise College

Wessex Close

Basingstoke

RG21 3NP

01256 868600

gen.enquiries@cranbourne.hants.sch.uk

www.cranbourne.hants.sch.uk

Catch Up Calendar What’s on in the weeks ahead!

November 2014

Friday 14th: INSET DAY

Friday 21st: MONITOR DAY

December 2014

Wednesday 3rd: Presentation

Evening

Friday 5th: Year 7 Charity Challenge

Friday 19th: Whole College

Assembly

Monday 22nd December 2014 - Friday 2nd January 2015: CHRISTMAS

HOLIDAYS

January 2015

Wednesday 14th: Year 11 Parents

Evening

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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY CUP The U14 Girls football team had a Hampshire County Cup game on Wednesday 21st

October against All Hallows school. With 12 players (including three Year 7 girls) and good

effort shown at training, the girls were nervous but extremely excited to get going. With a

few absences (including the GK), some of the girls played out of position which All Hallows

took advantage of and took an early lead in the game. CBEC had some good possession

which led to a few good goal scoring opportunities but we didn’t manage to find the back of

the net. A quick turnaround led to a couple of goals conceded which led to All Hallows

extending their lead. The girls fought extremely hard throughout the game and their effort

was fantastic but unfortunately we couldn’t overcome an experienced All Hallows team.

Well done to Libby, Poi, Chloe, Caitlin, Rebecca, Wassila, Sema, Adrianna, Kristine, Paige,

Lilly-Mae and Grace.

DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY RESULTS

Well done to all of our runners and thanks to Mrs Harris for her support at the event, which

was held at Sherfield School on Tuesday 11th November. Qualifying runners who go on to

run at the County event in Southampton are:

Year 8: Megan French, 7th

position

Year 10: Shamilla Mannon,

7th position

Year 9: Lewis Ryan, 2nd

position

Year 9: Jack Bond, 4th

position

Year 8: Jake Barnett, 5th

position

TRY SOMETHING NEW WEEK Monday 10th November started this term’s Try Something New Week, the first of three this

year. This term’s theme was related to feedback, the teachers using it and students

responding to it. Teachers continuously use feedback to gauge students’ understanding

and to plan for future lessons. We are busy using the green and purple pens but also

wanted to have the opportunity to use different feedback strategies and find out what the

students thought about them and if it helped with their learning. Students are currently

being asked for their feedback about the week, so look out for their comments in the next

edition of CCU!

Science club is now well underway and so far students

have been looking at fireworks and DNA. Everyone

involved seems to be very excited and well engaged in

the science behind the activities.

A fun club for all - students and staff alike!

YEAR 7 SCIENCE CLUB