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Events News

Prospective Music Scholars Workshop at Cranleigh School

May 12, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

A group of keen musicians from Forms 4 & 5 attended the prospective Music Scholars Workshop at Cranleigh School today. Sharing…
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World Book Day Celebrations 2015

March 11, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

Staff and pupils at Cranleigh Prep School have a great reputation for getting involved – and our World Book Day…
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Form 2 become Bear Grylls for the day

March 18, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

 

CPS pupils have raised over £1500 so far for the Gurkha Welfare Trust in Nepal

May 19, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

Last week pupils and staff came together as a community to raise money for the victims of the earthquakes in…
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CPS Summer Concert

June 2, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

The Summer Concert was a celebration of ensemble music making that showcased the hard work and talent at every age…
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CPS pupils show the ‘write’ stuff at Cranleigh School’s Creative Writing Competition for Prep Schools

June 4, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

) and Max C (highly commended) were awarded prizes for their writing in the Cranleigh School Creative Writing Competition.  The…
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Cranleigh Schools delight 10 visiting London schools with an inspirational literary workshop.

April 27, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

April, Year 6 pupils from Cranleigh Prep and 10 visiting London schools were treated to a literary workshop with world-renowned…
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The Lower School are treated to Movie Musical Magic at Cranleigh School

April 27, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

Lower School children experienced the dazzling sounds of a full symphony orchestra this week, sharing the concert with 300 children…
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Form 2 Rocket Theme Day

April 28, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

On the Form 2’s recent Theme Day the children became NASA engineers for the day and were tasked with the project of…
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Sports Day 2015

June 29, 2015July 1, 2015 | Events

After an excellent morning of speeches in TASC at the Senior School for the first time, we had a glorious…
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Form 6 raised over £2000 for Finlay’s Fighters

July 2, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

Pupils and staff all enjoyed a gloriously sunny afternoon on Top Pitch, relishing the entertainment set up and run by Form 6…
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Masterchef 2015

July 2, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

And so it is that time again. After their four years of Food Tech, the day had dawned for Form…
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Boarders’ Fireworks

November 13, 2015September 6, 2019 | Boarding

Will Ratoff, Form 6

School walks out for charity

September 23, 2015September 23, 2015 | Events

Over 580 current and former Senior and Prep School pupils and families walked 35 kilometres yesterday, raising thousands of pounds…
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Form 2 theme days

September 21, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

This term Form 2 have been extremely busy and already undertaken two historical theme days. The first was linked to…
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The Lower School raised £600 at their Easter Egg Tombola

March 21, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

It was a fantastic event – raising £600 for the Lower School Charities, Shooting Star Chase and Theodora.  We would…
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Cranleigh Prep host U9 football festival in association with The Chelsea FC Foundation and Graeme Le Saux

September 29, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

There was definitely a buzz in the air at CPS on Friday, as 16 teams of excited U9 footballers gathered…
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Form 5 Orientation Days at Cranleigh School

September 29, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

September.  This provided them with an ideal opportunity to discover the wide range of facilities on offer in truly beautiful surroundings.…
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Boarders’ roller disco

October 7, 2015October 15, 2015 | Boarding

On Friday evening the boarders were treated to a roller disco in the Wyatt Hall.  We enjoyed playing games and…
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Book Breakfasts in the School Library

October 7, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

Our new Book Breakfasts for the Middle School and Upper School (Literary Circle) have been greeted with much enthusiasm by…
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CPS boys take part in Triathlon for Shooting Star Chase

October 7, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

Many congratulations to Ted, Archie and Thomas (Form 2), Toby (Form 4) and Archie (Form 1) for taking part in…
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Harvest Festival celebrations

October 9, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

The School chapel looked stunning, in preparation for the annual Harvest Festival celebrations. The window sills, several tables and the…
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Form 1 Parents’ Tea Party

October 12, 2015October 12, 2015 | Events

The Form 1 Parents’ Tea Party was a great success on Friday afternoon. Blessed with glorious sunshine, the afternoon tea…
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Form 3 raised over £400 at their cake sale

October 13, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

Last Friday, Form 3 held a cake sale in aid of the Queen Elizabeth Foundation for the Disabled. They are…
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Author Jamie Buxton visits the Lower School

October 14, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

Jamie Buxton, author of Sun Thief, educated us about Ancient Egypt, entertained us with gruesome stories and inspired us with…
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Maths Puzzle Day

December 10, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

December 2015…..the final week of term, exams out of the way and brains supposedly switched off….well no! Not for Puzzle…
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Hearts crowned House Challenge winners 2015

December 10, 2015September 6, 2019 | Events

The  long-awaited Cranleigh Prep School House Challenge took place in the final week of term. It is indeed a tough…
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Form 4 cake sale raises over £460

January 25, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

Form 4 held their annual cake sale on Friday, 22nd January during short break.  A delicious array of cakes baked…
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CPS History Club goes to the movies

January 29, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

Earlier this week, parents and children from all year groups were invited to attend a screening of the 1970 classic…
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Library transformed into Hogwarts at our spellbinding Harry Potter Book Night

February 8, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

   

World Book Day fun at CPS

February 9, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

World Book Day came early at CPS as we joined in the fun and excitement of all things literary, with…
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Spellers put to the test at the 2nd Annual Spelling Bee competition

February 10, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

Annual Spelling Bee competition as that stomach dropping feeling you get when you are on a rollercoaster.  Another described it…
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Cranleigh Prep joins the Boarding Orchard

February 26, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

Robin Fletcher, Chairman of the Boarding Schools’ Association, visited us this week to commemorate Cranleigh Prep School joining the Boarding Orchard.…
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Lower School French Morning

March 2, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

July. Upstairs in 1U’s classroom, many vocal talents filled Mrs Unwin’s room, with sweet singing voices chanting ‘j’ai faim’ et…
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Delightful performances at the Dance Presentation

March 10, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

The Dance Presentation took place on Tuesday 8th March. We were entertained with some excellent group performances from Forms 1-3,…
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Form 1 pyjama party

March 16, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

During ‘privilege time’ on Friday there was great excitement in the Form 1 classrooms, as the children got dressed up for their…
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Form 4 experience a Jewish Passover meal

March 17, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

Form 4 experienced a Jewish Passover Meal today in Religious Studies as part of their work on Jewish Festivals. They…
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Art Scholars tea party

March 22, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

The nine art scholars and their parents organised a tea party to thank Helen and Peter McNiven for all their…
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Form 6 boys take part in Question Time

March 22, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

Both sides showed great maturity in their argument but this did not prevent from priceless moments of unscripted humour which…
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Everest the Hard Way talk by Doug Scott at Cranleigh School – Thursday 5th May

April 22, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

May at 7.30pm – marking the first anniversary of the earthquakes that devastated Nepal – legendary mountaineer, Doug Scott, will be…
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Form 2 Rocket Day

May 9, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

On Saturday the Form 2 children became NASA engineers for their Rocket Theme day and were tasked with the project of constructing space rockets…
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Lower School ‘Famous Five’ adventure on Top Pitch

May 9, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

At the end of a busy week at school, 20 intrepid Form 1 and 2 explorers took to Top Pitch…
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Cranleigh Schools host inspirational Literary Workshop

May 9, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

May, Year 5 pupils from Cranleigh Prep and nine visiting schools from London delighted in an inspirational Literary Workshop given…
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Doug Scott’s 40th Anniversary Lecture on ‘Everest the Hard Way’

May 9, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

Doug Scott, CBE, told the story of how he and Dougal Haston made the first ascent of the world’s highest…
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Form 3 Viking Day

May 10, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

Cranleigh Prep School was invaded on Friday by some fierce-looking Viking warriors some 900 years after they were last recorded…
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4J Camp Night on Top Pitch

May 24, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

4J were the first of the Form 4 classes to spend the evening learning bushcraft skills and camping overnight on…
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Summer concert and tea party to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday

June 6, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

We celebrated music and the monarchy together at the end of May. Children performed in their music ensemble groups in…
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Form 2 charity run for Shooting Star Chase raises over £2500

June 7, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

   

CPS hosts a Tea Party for promising creative writers from local schools

July 1, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

Cranleigh Prep School introduced a Creative Writing Competition for the first time this year, open to local primary schools.  Year 4 and…
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CPS has raised £40,000 for charity this year

July 5, 2016September 12, 2016 | Events

We’ve raised a total of £40,000 for the school charities this year.  We had a highly successful annual Charity Day on…
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Form 6 Masterchef 2016

July 5, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

Form 6 rose to the challenge of the annual Masterchef competition: 63 entered and cooked their signature dish; 16 were selected…
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Former England player, Graeme Le Saux, lends a hand at Cranleigh Prep’s U9 Football Festival

September 26, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

Former England and Chelsea footballer, Graeme Le Saux, was the star of the day when Cranleigh Prep hosted their U9…
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Lower School pupils celebrate Roald Dahl’s 100th anniversary

September 19, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

On Friday night, lots of ‘human beans,’ of the ‘kiddles’ variety, had a ‘jumpsquiffling’ birthday party for Roald Dahl, with…
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Cranleigh Schools launch the 2017 Awesome Book Awards

September 21, 2016September 21, 2016 | News

We are delighted to launch our 2017 Awesome Book Awards, an innovative prize that will honour the best new fiction…
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Boarders have fun at the Roller Disco

September 30, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

The boarders had a fantastic evening at their roller disco in the Wyatt Hall on Tuesday. “I really enjoyed the…
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CPS Harvest Festival Celebrations

October 4, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

The chapel at Cranleigh Prep School is looking wonderful today, as pupils and staff took part in a lovely service this…
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Form 3 Tudor Day

October 10, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

Form Three enjoyed an extravaganza of Tudor Activities on Open morning. Pupils were involved in making crowns, Tudor roses and…
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Form 2 dress as Greeks for their interactive workshop

October 10, 2016October 10, 2016 | News

As part of their humanities curriculum, Form Two took part in a most enjoyable and very informative interactive workshop run…
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A visit from Cliff McNish, our Patron of Reading

October 11, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

This week, we were delighted to welcome our new Patron of Reading, Cliff McNish, to school. Described by The Times…
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Upper School Breakfast Book Club

October 11, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

We enjoyed the first Upper School Book Breakfast of this academic year on Saturday.  25 children joined Mrs Schutte and…
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Cairo comes to school

October 18, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

Form 1 pupils were treated to an Egyptian Dance and Drum workshop led by Dave and Sunitra from the company…
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Form 1 Parents’ Tea Party

October 18, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

The Form 1 staff, parents and pupils enjoyed a wonderful Tea Party in the Perry Quad on Friday afternoon, with…
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Boarders’ Fireworks

November 7, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

To start off the bonfire night we had to dress warm before we went outside.  We had a delicious hog roast…
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Remembrance Service

November 11, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

It was great to see the whole school gather together for the annual Remembrance Day service and ceremonies this morning.…
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Form 2 Activity Morning: 2D & 3D Maths Constructions

November 17, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

Form 2 undertook a Maths construction task on their second Saturday Activity Morning this term. Before building could commence, the children worked…
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Captain Neve visits Form 3

November 28, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

Captain Neve made his annual ‘flight’ to Cranleigh Prep today to attend a gruelling question and answer session with the…
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CPS pupils were runners up at the National Science Quiz area heats

November 28, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

Three teams, each made up of two Form 3 & two Form 4 pupils, were selected to participate in the…
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CPS Autumn Concert

November 30, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

An array of accomplished musical performers were in action at the Autumn Concert this week. The programme was really varied,…
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The Hobgoblin Theatre Company perform ‘A Christmas Carol’ to the Lower School

December 12, 2016September 6, 2019 | Events

The Lower School pupils & staff were treated to a visit from the Hobgoblin Theatre company. Their lively performance of…
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Ketsy’s Young Magicians entertain the Upper School during Privilege Time

December 13, 2016September 6, 2019 | Featured

For the Upper School’s Privilege Time this term, we magicked up some fantastic…magicians! Ketsy’s Young Magicians wowed us with some…
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Maths Puzzle Day

December 14, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

December, Mathematics Puzzle Day, is one of those days where pupils are stretched and pulled, albeit mathematically, in many directions.…
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House Challenge 2016

December 16, 2016September 6, 2019 | News

Despite everyone’s brains feeling a little tired at this time of term, we are always impressed by the quick-thinking participants…
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Lower School Science Day

June 21, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

The Lower School became forensic scientists for the day. We all had a booklet to complete as we went around…
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Form 2 Roman Day

January 25, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

January, Form 2 were transformed into Romans for the day. They were visited by a Roman centurion who taught them…
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A visit from Cliff McNish, our Patron of Reading

February 2, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

Our Patron of Reading, Cliff McNish, returned to school last week to inspire, excite and entertain the Prep School children. …
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Form 1 enjoy a visit from Zoolab

February 2, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

Jo the Zoolab ranger came in to talk to Form 1 about the Rainforest. He tested their knowledge of the…
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Harry Potter Book Night

March 7, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

On Friday night, a brave and intrepid group of Lower School pupils joined us for our annual Harry Potter Book…
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Lower & Middle School enjoy a fabulous Presentation from 1U

March 9, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

Commandment: ‘Honour Your Parents’. They spoke with clear conviction, reminding the rest of the Lower and Middle school what it…
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Gino D’Acampo’s joins World Book Day Celebrations

March 17, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

World Book Day is a day to celebrate the wonder of books and the wide variety of shapes, sizes and…
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Informal Dance Show

March 22, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

This afternoon there was a dance display given by the extra-curricular dance classes, showcasing their work during the term. Featuring…
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House Singing Spectacular

March 28, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

The annual House Singing Competition is a highlight of the school year, involving a performance from all the children in…
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Viking Day

May 6, 2017September 6, 2019 | Events

Form 3 had a thoroughly enjoyable day learning about the lives of the Vikings through ‘hands-on’ experiences. They invaded the…
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Form 3 enjoy Outdoor Education Activities

May 8, 2017September 6, 2019 | Featured

On Saturday Form 3 pupils enjoyed a morning outside the classroom, making the most of our outdoor facilities and some brief spring sunshine.…
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Farewell to Patron of Reading Cliff McNish

June 26, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

In September 2016, Cranleigh Prep School welcomed their first ever Patron of Reading, Cliff McNish.  Since then, Cliff has visited…
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Form 3 Trip: The King’s Shilling WW1 Event at Cedar Court

June 26, 2017September 6, 2019 | Charity

Last Tuesday, on the hottest day of the year, Form 3 were marched into the grounds of Cedar Court by…
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Creative Writers’ Tea Party

June 27, 2017September 6, 2019 | Events

Last week, we were delighted to welcome the winners of the Locality Schools Writing Competition from Wonersh and Shamley Green…
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Lower School French Morning – ‘Vive les Vacances’

June 28, 2017March 27, 2019 | News

Lower School pupils were treated to a fun-filled French morning. This year’s theme was ‘Vive les Vacances’ and the five,…
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Lower School Book Night: ‘Swallows and Amazons’

June 29, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

On Wednesday evening, members of the Lower School escaped back in time, to when adventures came from swimming, fishing, camping…
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Boarders’ End of Term Foam Party

July 5, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

On Thursday evening the School House and Old House boarders enjoyed an end of term Foam Party treat. It has…
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Form 6 Leavers’ Celebration

July 5, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

Form 6 shared their final performances yesterday, in a moving Leavers’ Celebration. Firstly there was the Leavers’ Service including wise,…
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Charity Day raised a total of £7,645

July 5, 2017July 6, 2017 | Events

The school was buzzing on Monday, as the whole school immersed themselves in Charity Day, where they raised a fantastic…
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Form 6 Talk from athlete, Chris Finill

July 5, 2017September 6, 2019 | Events

Form about his 3000 mile run across America. He started his talk off with a video clip of him showing…
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Form 3 Art Workshop: Birds of Prey

September 13, 2017September 6, 2019 | Art

Hawking About’s Birds of Prey Workshop was set up for Form 3 as part of the introduction to a bird-based…
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Lower School Book Night

September 14, 2017September 6, 2019 | Events

September is a very important day for book lovers around the world!  It is an occasion to celebrate the birthday…
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Our U9As win the CPS Football Festival in association with Graeme Le Saux & the Chelsea FC Foundation

September 25, 2017September 6, 2019 | Events

We hosted our U9 football festival in association with the Chelsea FC Foundation for the third consecutive year on Friday. …
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Welcome to M.G. Leonard, our new Patron of Reading

September 26, 2017September 6, 2019 | Featured

A Patron of Reading is a school’s special, designated children’s author, poet, storyteller or illustrator.  Having waved goodbye to Cliff McNish,…
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Boarders’ Roller Disco

September 29, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

On Wednesday, the boarders had a Roller Disco. It was a blast! They had all of our favourite tunes and…
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Harvest Festival Celebrations

October 4, 2017September 6, 2019 | Events

The chapel at Cranleigh Prep School looked wonderful yesterday, as pupils and staff took part in a lovely service, celebrating the…
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Awesome Book Awards 2018 shortlist announced.

October 5, 2017September 6, 2019 | Events

Cranleigh Schools are pleased to announce the shortlist for this year’s Awesome Book Awards. The prize was introduced for the…
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Form 2 Greek Day

October 9, 2017October 9, 2017 | News

As part of their humanities curriculum, Form 2 came to school dressed in a fabulous variety of Greek costumes, ready…
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Pupils raised over £800 for charity on Friday

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 | Events

An enormous thank you to all our pupils and parents for their very generous support, raising a total of over…
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Form 3 Tudor Activity Morning

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 | Events

Form 3 spent our Open Morning busily involved in a series of Tudor–themed activities. Pupils worked collaboratively and creatively in…
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Form 5 Leadership and Teambuilding activities

October 10, 2017October 10, 2017 | News

On Saturday Form 5 pupils enjoyed a morning of Outdoor Education, which involved taking part in a wide array of …
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Form 1 Egyptian Workshop

October 16, 2017October 16, 2017 | Events

As part of their studies into the Ancient Egyptians, Form One pupils were luckily enough to be visited by Tim…
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Boarders’ Fireworks

November 3, 2017November 8, 2017 | Featured

On Thursday 2nd  November our boarders were joined by the Peponi House Kenyan exchange students for a spectacular fireworks display,…
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Annual House Spelling Bee Competition

November 3, 2017November 13, 2017 | News

You could have cut the atmosphere today with a knife, at the 3rd Annual CPS Spelling Bee.  This popular House…
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Form 2 create 3D Maths Constructions

November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 | Events

Form 2 used their knowledge of 2D and 3D shapes to construct shapes out of pipe cleaners and art straws.…
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Maddie and Grace are winners of the Roar2017 challenge

November 17, 2017November 17, 2017 | News

On Tuesday we held our internal finals for the Roar2017 challenge, an initiative introduced to the School’s PHSE curriculum by…
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CPS welcomes visitors from Peponi House, Nairobi

November 20, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

October, they were picked up from Heathrow and delivered to their welcoming host families back at the Prep School. Despite…
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Form 2 Senegalese Drumming Workshop

November 29, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

Form 2 had a real “cultural” treat on Monday with a” djembe”   session  (African drum) from two super talented Senegalese…
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Christmas Wreath Workshop raises £275 for charity

November 30, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

The Wyatt Hall was looking very festive on Monday evening as staff and parents, plus Jemima and Maisie (Form 6),…
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Autumn Concert

December 4, 2017September 6, 2019 | Events

The Autumn Concert was a delightful evening of collaborative music making. All of the major ensembles were taking part, with…
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M.G. Leonard, our Patron of Reading, shares writing tips on our video

December 6, 2017September 6, 2019 | Featured

At Cranleigh Prep School, we are lucky to have our own Patron of Reading.  This is an author who visits…
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Form 6 watch sparks fly in a Sensational Science Workshop

December 8, 2017December 8, 2017 | News

Form 6 were given a lecture by Albert Wood of Sensational Science on ‘Making Sparks Fly’. The hour long  presentation…
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Form 1s crack codes in the Enigma Code Workshop

December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 | News

Form One pupils were the first to experience the amazing Enigma Code workshop as part of the Whole School Puzzle…
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The Chamber Choir impress locals with their carols

December 12, 2017December 12, 2017 | News

Prep School singers in the Chamber Choir were delighted to swap their academic lessons for Carol Singing this week. Firstly…
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Boarders’ Christmas Dinner 2017

December 13, 2017December 13, 2017 | News

On Monday 11th December, all of the boarders enjoyed an amazing Christmas dinner.  The dining room looked spectacular with ruby…
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Maths Puzzle Day 2017

December 13, 2017September 6, 2019 | Events

Being a mathematician and quite reliable with numbers, I am 99% sure that Mathematics Puzzle Day (MPD) is the most…
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The Hobgoblin Theatre Company perform ‘The Wizard of Oz’

December 13, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

We were thrilled to welcome back the Hobgoblin Theatre Company to entertain The Lower School pupils with their performance of…
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House Challenge Competition 2017

December 14, 2017September 6, 2019 | News

Today saw the culmination of this year’s House Challenge Competition that has become a firm tradition in the last week…
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Dance Presentation Autumn Term 2017

January 8, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

Prep School dancers were on fine form in the last week of term, showcasing their talents for the school and…
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Musicians sparkle during the Cranleigh Abu Dhabi Music exchange visit

January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 | Featured

Musicians from CPS enjoyed a fantastic collaborative festival of music making last weekend, joining together pupils from Cranleigh Prep, Cranleigh…
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Form 2 Romans invade the School!

January 23, 2018January 23, 2018 | Events

Form 2 were plunged into the year 60 AD, Roman times today. The Wyatt Hall was turned into a Roman fort…
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Boarders’ Tag Archery

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 | News

On Friday 19th January the boy and girl boarders enjoyed a Tag Archery activity in the Wyatt Hall. This was…
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Form 6 pupils create Pop-Up Italian restaurants

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 | Events

In combined Food Technology and Design lessons, Form 6 have been learning how to create a Pop-Up Italian restaurant. They…
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House Cross Country 2018

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 | Events

Friday afternoon saw the annual House cross-country event underway.  Despite some very muddy conditions, it wasn’t nearly as cold as…
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Form 4 Cake Sale raises record total over £500

January 29, 2018January 29, 2018 | News

Form 4 hosted their annual Cake Sale on Friday and raised a record total of £515.20, in aid of their…
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Lower School magicians enjoy fun and games at Harry Potter Book Night

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018 | News

Lower School pupils joined together last night for an evening of fun, games and magic to celebrate the beloved series…
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Form 1 Zoolab Visit 2018

February 2, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

Anna the Zoolab ranger came in to talk to Form 1 about the Rainforest. She tested their knowledge of the…
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M.G. Leonard entertains pupils royally at her latest Book Launch

February 9, 2018February 9, 2018 | News

Cranleigh Prep pupils love having a visit from an author, but this last visit was an extra special one.  MG…
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Sign up for our first Colour Run in aid of the Marsabit project

February 19, 2018February 21, 2018 | News

This year we will be holding our first Colour Run to raise money for the Marsabit project on 20th March.…
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Form 3s Chocolate Talk

March 16, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

The Form 3s have been learning about chocolate; where in the world the cocoa bean is grown, learning about Ghana,…
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The Army visit to test Form 5s rocket car engines

March 16, 2018September 6, 2019 | Events

This term, Form 5 have been excitedly preparing for the ‘Race For The Line’ Competition. This national contest has seen…
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Boarders enjoy an Arabian Dinner

March 20, 2018March 20, 2018 | Events

The Dining Room was transformed into a Moroccan market last night whilst boarders enjoyed a fantastic Arabian Dinner.  They were…
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CPS Colour Run raises over £3000

March 21, 2018September 6, 2019 | Charity

The energy levels were high and the excitement was contagious yesterday afternoon, as we hosted our first ever colour run.…
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House Singing 2018

March 27, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

The whole school celebrated the end of term in wonderful style at the House Singing Competition. One of the few…
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Andrew Roberts’ talk on Churchill in World War II

May 2, 2018September 6, 2019 | Events

On Monday night, the Wyatt Hall was full of History, as parents and pupils gathered in the Wyatt Hall for…
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The Awesome Book Awards 2018

May 4, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

“I was delighted to be shortlisted and grateful to the schools for giving children the chance to get involved in…
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Cranleigh Prep pupils raise over £12000 at Schools’ Triathlon

May 18, 2018September 6, 2019 | Charity

 event. It was wonderful to see all the children get in to the team spirit, supporting each other as they…
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Summer Concert 2018

June 6, 2018September 6, 2019 | Featured

May and was a wonderfully varied celebration of music making at Cranleigh Prep School. The afternoon began with an exciting…
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Form 3 Diwali Workshop

June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 | News

Yesterday Form 3 participated in a Hindu workshop as part of their Humanities studies. This included painting Diwali lamps and…
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Informal Dance Presentation – Summer 2018

June 20, 2018June 22, 2018 | Featured

On Monday 18th June parents, pupils and staff enjoyed watching an Informal Dance display which took place in the Wyatt…
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Form 2 visit Cedar Court for their final King’s Shilling event

June 22, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

Marking 100 years since the end of the First World War,  Form 2 pupils joined Cedar Court Care Home’s final…
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Sports Day 2018

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 | News

We were blessed with beautiful weather for both our Sports Days, which took on a slightly different format this year.…
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Sports Dinner 2018

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 | Events

On Saturday evening all the pupils who have represented CPS at 1st team level this year attended the Sports Dinner, with…
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Cranleigh Prep hosts Creative Writing Competition for local primary schools

June 27, 2018September 6, 2019 | Events

Each year Cranleigh Prep School host a Creative Writing Competition for local schools.   On Thursday Year 6 pupils from Cranleigh…
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Lower School Book Club celebrate Enid Blyton

June 29, 2018September 6, 2019 | Events

On Wednesday, Lower School Book Club celebrated the wonderful writing of Enid Blyton.  Mrs Schutte and Miss Hopkinson, accompanied by…
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Farewell Tea Party for Mike and Carolyn Wilson

July 2, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

On Friday, all pupils and staff gathered on the Quad for a magnificent Farewell Tea Party for Mike and Carolyn.…
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Former Chairman of Governors opens new Townsend Building

July 2, 2018July 2, 2018 | News

Yesterday was all go here at CPS.  Speech Day, in the morning, was full of mixed emotions as we said…
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Leavers’ Celebrations Summer 2018

July 4, 2018July 4, 2018 | News

During the course of the Summer term, pupils and staff have been putting together a secret farewell film for Mike…
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CPS pupils have raised over £33,000 for charity this year

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 | News

Cranleigh Prep pupils have raised a total of £33,283.23 for the six year group school charities this year.  On Monday,…
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Boarders’ Roller Disco 2018

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 | Boarding

There was huge excitement last night at the annual boarders’ Roller Disco in the Wyatt Hall.  Top tunes were played…
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A visit from M.G.Leonard

October 8, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

What better way to end a week at school than with a visit, at ‘Pick-Up,’ from one of our favourite children’s authors?  …
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Form 2 Ancient Greek Morning

October 11, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

As part of their Humanities study of Ancient Greece, Form 2 welcomed Ashley Holt from the company ‘Sir Teachalot’.  Mr…
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Form 3 Tudor Morning

October 11, 2018October 11, 2018 | Academic

Form 3 enjoyed an exciting morning of Tudor-themed activities on Saturday’s Open Day, as part of their Humanities study of…
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Boarders’ Hog Roast and Fireworks

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 | News

On Thursday 1st November, the boarders were treated to a fantastic hog roast and fireworks display on Top Pitch.  After…
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Music and Poetry for Remembrance at Cranleigh Arts Centre

November 12, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

Local schools were united at Cranleigh Arts Centre this week, in a concert highlighting the role that music, poetry, drama…
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Remembrance Service and Peace Walk

November 13, 2018November 13, 2018 | Events

While centenary events took place across the country on Sunday to mark 100 years since the end of the First…
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Dick Moore Workshops on Mental Health

November 13, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

Yesterday CPS pupils and parents were delighted to welcome Dick Moore, an Old Cranleighan and a former Housemaster of North…
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‘Pop Up’ Museum for Remembrance

November 14, 2018November 15, 2018 | News

On Friday, as part of the School’s commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the WW1 Armistice, Toby Batchelor (Head of…
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Lower School celebrate Roald Dahl’s 102nd Birthday

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 | News

Lower School Book Night decided to hold a Birthday Party for Roald Dahl who would have celebrated his 102nd Birthday…
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Cranleigh Prep pupils take part in a Vex IQ Robot Challenge

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 | Design

On Tuesday the 27th November pupils from Cranleigh Prep attended the VEX IQ Challenge Practice round at Cranleigh School, along…
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Form 3 meet two BA pilots

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 | Academic

Today Form 3 welcomed British Airways pilots, Pete Nataraj and Hannah Vaughn.  It was wonderful for the children to hear…
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Autumn Concert 2018

November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 | Events

The Autumn Concert on Tuesday 27th November showcased the work done this term by the small and large instrumental and…
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House Swimming – Michaelmas 2018

November 30, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

The CPS inter House Swimming Gala was an impressive show of team work and stoicism this year, with so many…
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The Hobgoblin Theatre Company perform ‘The Snow Queen’ to Lower School

December 11, 2018December 11, 2018 | News

On Monday afternoon we were delighted to welcome back the Hobgoblin Theatre Company to entertain The Lower School pupils with…
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Boarders’ Christmas Dinner 2018

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 | News

The Boarders’ Christmas Dinner was great –  all the teachers had out done themselves, and so had the cooks.  The…
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Maths Puzzle Day 2018

December 12, 2018September 6, 2019 | News

Maths Puzzle Day happens every year at CPS, and it is a time to develop teamwork skills and general Maths…
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House Challenge 2018

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018 | News

Despite everyone’s brains feeling a little tired at this time of term, we are always impressed by the quick-thinking participants…
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Spelling Bee 2019

January 21, 2019September 6, 2019 | News

The 3rd annual CPS Spelling Bee was welcomed with much excitement at school.  In English lessons, throughout the week, all…
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Form 4 Boarding Taster Night

January 22, 2019January 23, 2019 | News

On Monday 21st January, Form 4 girls and boys were invited to join our boarders for a Taster Night. The…
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House Cross Country 2019

January 28, 2019September 6, 2019 | News

On Friday 25th January, there was much excitement here at school as children, staff and parents gathered on Top Pitch…
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Joe the Zoolab Ranger visits Form 1

January 31, 2019September 6, 2019 | News

Joe the Zoolab ranger came in to talk to Form 1 about the Rainforest. He talked to them about the…
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CCMA Music courses

February 7, 2019September 6, 2019 | Events

A visit from Gareth P.Jones, our Patron of Reading

February 8, 2019September 6, 2019 | News

We were delighted to welcome Gareth P. Jones, our Patron of Reading, back to Cranleigh Prep today.  This is the…
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House Music Competition 2019

February 26, 2019September 6, 2019 | News

February, just before Long Leave, the House Music Competition took place in the Prep School Chapel. It was a wonderful…
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Boarders enjoy a Graffiti Workshop

March 21, 2019September 6, 2019 | News

March, over 60 boarders took part in a Graffiti workshop led by a leading provider of Street Art courses. Graffiti…
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World Book Day celebrations

March 21, 2019March 21, 2019 | Academic

World Book Day was celebrated with huge excitement here on Saturday.  One of the highlights of the day was a…
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Awesome Book Awards 2019

May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 | News

Hundreds of young readers from across the South East gathered together for a celebration of children’s fiction at the Awesome…
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Dance Show 2019

May 9, 2019May 20, 2019 | News

On Tuesday evening the children delighted a full audience in the Wyatt Hall with dance routines both from curricular dance…
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Upper School Informal Drama Evening

May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 | Drama

Form 5 and Form 6 entertained us superbly last week on the Wyatt Hall stage with their LAMDA pieces which…
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Summer Concert 2019

June 5, 2019June 6, 2019 | News

With its performing groups ranging in size from three to sixty and performing music from Tchaikovsky to Coldplay, the Summer…
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Boarders’ African Drumming Workshop

June 7, 2019June 7, 2019 | Boarding

Boarders were treated to a real Ghanaian experience in their African Drumming Workshop. They enjoyed learning how to play a…
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CPS pupils won places in 7 events at the IAPS National Swimming Finals

June 10, 2019September 6, 2019 | News

The National Swimming Finals held on Saturday at the Aquatic Centre in London proved to be a very long but…
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Lower School Series: Pipes, Pirates, Flutes & Fairytales

June 17, 2019September 6, 2019 | News

Last Tuesday, Forms 1 and 2 were treated to this term’s Concert Series performance: ‘Pipes, Pirates, Flutes and Fairytales’. Our…
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CPS Space Day celebrating 50 years since landing on the moon

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 | Academic

On Monday 17 June, Cranleigh Prep ran a cross-curricular day celebrating space.  The Great Space Day as its working title…
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Boarders enjoy Human Table Football

June 20, 2019June 20, 2019 | Boarding

On Tuesday 18th June the boarders had a very tasty bbq, despite the threatening weather which held off and actually…
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Form 2 visit Cedar Court for the annual King’s Shilling event

June 20, 2019June 25, 2019 | News

Form 2 were delighted to be part of the annual King’s Shilling event at Cedar Court.  This annual event brings military…
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Sports Days 2019

June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 | Events

We were blessed with beautiful weather for both our Sports Days and we continued our new sports day format this…
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Form 4 meet Lord Nick and Lady Lucy from Loxwood Joust

June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 | News

Form 4 were joined today by Lord Nick and Lady Lucy from Loxwood Joust, who told them all about being…
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Lower School French Day

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 | News

The Lower School enjoyed their annual “French day” with an appropriate “Vive les vacances” theme! The students travelled around the…
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Boarders’ Tag Archery

October 4, 2019October 7, 2019 | News

Last week the boarders took part in an action-packed evening of Tag Archery.   This involved using a bow and arrow…
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Remembrance 2020

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 | Events

The ‘make do and mend’ spirit of the War generations was invoked in Chapel this year as the School gathered…
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Form 2 recreate Ancient Greece

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 | Academic

Excited children from Form 2 enjoyed a visit from the ‘Greek Man’ on Saturday 5th October. The visit was aimed…
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Classical Concert with Cranleigh School was a huge success

October 15, 2019November 6, 2019 | News

Musicians from Cranleigh Prep and Cranleigh School collaborated on Friday evening at an outstanding concert, proudly celebrating classical music at…
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Harvest Festival Celebrations

October 17, 2019November 6, 2019 | Events

The Chapel was decorated with an array of fabulous goodies, ranging from fresh fruit and vegetables, to chocolates, biscuits and…
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Boarders’ Fireworks 2019

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 | Boarding

The boarders’ fireworks went off with a fizz and then a bang on the night of 5th November! At 6.00pm…
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Lower School and four local schools entertained by Hubbub’s musical adventure

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019 | Events

Lower School pupils and Year 1 from Glenesk, Ewhurst Infants, Wonersh & Shamley Green and St Cuthbert Mayne enjoyed a…
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Swimming success at the Schools’ Gala

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 | News

On Sunday 17th November a group of 16 CPS pupils, ranging from U7 – U11’s, pitched themselves against club swimmers…
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House Swimming 2019

November 26, 2019November 26, 2019 | Events

The CPS inter House Swimming Gala was buzzing and noisy, with an impressive show of team work from everyone involved,…
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Autumn Concert 2019

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 | Featured

The Autumn Concert was a delightful evening of collaborative music making. All of the major ensembles were taking part, with…
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Boarders Christmas Dinner

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 | Boarding

This year the boarders enjoyed their annual Christmas dinner again.  It included a variety of different foods from chicken goujons…
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House Challenge 2019

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 | Academic

At CPS we keep the ‘grey matter‘ active to the very end of term with the keenly contested House Challenge…
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Maths Puzzle Day

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 | Academic

As we move down through the gears at the end of the Michaelmas term, tradition dictates that the term ends…
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CPS pupils take part in Vex Robotics Challenge at Cranleigh School

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 | News

On Friday the 17th November pupils from Cranleigh Prep attended the VEX IQ Challenge Regional round at Cranleigh School, along…
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House Spelling Bee 2020

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 | News

The Cranleigh Prep School 4th annual Spelling Bee proved as exciting as ever. Throughout the week, all pupils in the…
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Success at Eagle House Cross Country

February 5, 2020February 5, 2020 | News

On Friday 31st January 72 CPS runners took part in the annual Eagle House Cross Country. This is an inter-school…
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A 2nd visit from Emma Carroll, Patron of Reading

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020 | News

Our Patron of Reading, Emma Carroll, visited yesterday for the second time. Since her last visit in September, ‘The Somerset…
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House Music Competitions 2020

February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 | News

The House Music Competition finals took place on Friday 14th February, just before half-term! There were lots of fantastic entries…
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Prospective pupils enjoy our first virtual Art Class

October 9, 2020October 15, 2020 | Events

It has been wonderful to see future generations of Cranleigh Prep pupils experiencing a taste of life at Cranleigh Prep…
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Orange Autumn Mufti Day raised £750!

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 | Charity

Cranleigh Prep was awash with orange for its first charity event this term, Mufti Day, on Friday 16th October which…
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Boarders Have Got Talent!

November 12, 2020November 13, 2020 | Boarding

Britain’s Got Talent; The X Factor; The Voice and even Strictly all pale into insignificance compared to the entertainment extravaganza…
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House Swimming 2020

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 | News

There was lots of noise and excitement coming from the CS swimming pool last week, as we ran the annual…
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Virtual Autumn Concert

December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 | News

The CPS Autumn Concert took a slightly different form this year as we were unable to invite an audience to…
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Virtual Christmas Celebration for prospective pupils

December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 | Events

Yesterday we ran our fourth virtual Cranleigh Prep Explorers event this term for prospective pupils.  Whilst current restrictions prevent us…
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Form 3 Production: ‘Dragon Days’

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 | Drama

It was ‘lights, camera, action’ when the Wyatt Hall became a film studio for the Form 3 Production of the…
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Lower School become movie stars in their Christmas Celebration!

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 | Drama

The Lower School Christmas Celebration 2020 has had a wider audience than usual this year. Pupils in Forms 1 and…
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Boarders Christmas Dinner 2020

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 | News

‘How much did Santa pay for his sleigh? Nothing it was on the house!!’ ‘Which of Santa’s reindeer do dinosaurs…
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Maths Puzzle Day 2020

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020 | News

As is tradition at CPS, the end of the Michaelmas term saw the whole school participating in Maths Puzzle Day.…
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House Challenge 2020

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 | Events

Despite a global pandemic and very many changes in our school routines, the House Challenge Final was an exciting culmination…
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Form 3 team through to the Schools’ Science Quiz Finals

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 | Featured

On Thursday 29th April, Cranleigh Prep took part in the Science Quiz Club area heats.  This is a competition that…
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Informal Dance Display Summer 2021

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021 | Dance

Girls and boys from Forms 1-3 and extra curricular dance classes enjoyed performing in an Informal Dance Display showcasing their…
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Form 4 enjoy a visit from the Loxwood Joust

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 | Academic

Form 4 History students welcomed The Loxwood Joust into school this week. The knights enthralled pupils with details about armour…
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Summer Concert 2021

June 30, 2021June 30, 2021 | Music

On Tuesday 22nd June CPS musicians took to the stage for an exciting day of recording. The children, now seasoned…
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Lower School French Morning 2021

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 | News

On the penultimate day of term, the Lower School enjoyed a French morning where they learnt about five of Madame…
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U13A boys cricket team win Watcyn Evans cup

July 2, 2021July 2, 2021 | Cricket

The U13A Cranleigh Prep cricket team had a busy day on Thursday 1st July, winning both the semi-final and final…
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Sports Day 2021

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 | Sport

A year on from our Virtual Sports Day 2020, this year’s Cranleigh Prep School Sports Day took many different shapes…
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CPS raises over £9,900 for charity this year

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021 | Charity

It was so lovely for us as a school to focus on our school charities during the afternoon of the…
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