Latest News Archives

Grandparents and Special Friends Day

Our students loved sharing time in the classroom with family and friends.  This was another great opportunity to strengthen our home/school partnerships.

10 Apr 2013
Cranleigh staff wear their hats and gloves

Hats and Gloves High Tea

Congratulations to the Hats and Gloves Committee for a very successful event held at the Australian National Gallery.  Thank you on behalf of the Cranleigh School Community.

28 Mar 2013
Minister Burch opens Boundless Enthusiasm

Launch of Boundless Enthusiasm

It was a pleasure to host the launch of Boundless Canberra and the Short Video competition for schools 'Boundless Enthusiasm'.  Special guests included Minister Joy Burch and the Directors General of the Education and Training Directorate and the Community Services Directorate.

18 Mar 2013

Welcome Barbeque

Our P&C were delighted to welcome new and returning families to our school community.  We are looking forward to another year of partnerships.

21 Feb 2013

Welcome back

Welcome back to the new year. A special welcome to our new students and families. We look forward to seeing you at the BBQ on Wednesday 20 February at 5.30.

18 Feb 2013

Merry Christmas

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday. Thank you for your support in 2012. Students return Tuesday 5 February.

21 Dec 2012

Graduating students

Congratulations to our graduating students. We wish you all the best for your high school years.

21 Dec 2012

Cranleigh Winners

We are proud to be the winners of the Specialist Schools category in the Chief Minister's Reading Challenge. Congratulations to all.

26 Nov 2012

Connect3 funding

We are delighted to receive a generous grant from the Commonwealth Bank which enables us to continue our very successful Early Childhood inclusion program in 2013.

12 Nov 2012

Children's Week Celebrations

We celebrated Children's Week last week with a petting paddock. Children's Week Awards went to Robyn McFarlane, Malcolm Fishlock, Nicole Toten and Jenny Mangos. These staff members were recognised for their amazing contribution to  our school.

31 Oct 2012

VIP Cocktail Event

On Wednesday 10 October many of our artists and those donating to our Peter Blackshaw Live Auction at 12noon on Sunday 21October celebrated our upcoming artshow. Details of the show are available from the artshow link. 

11 Oct 2012

Artshow excitement

Canberra artist Isla Patterson with "Molonglo Reach" one of the paintings in our live auction at 12noon on Sunday 21 October. Friday night 7-9 gala opening tickets $15, Saturday 10-4 entry by donation, Sunday 10-1entry by donation.

04 Oct 2012

Canberra Symphony Orchestra visit

Members of the string section visited the school as part of the "noteworthy" program. We were all enthralled to listen to the music and then had an opportunity to "play" too.

10 Sep 2012

Father's Day Celebrations

Despite the weather we enjoyed activities in the playground and a sausage sizzle. Thanks again to the P&C for organising this fun afternoon.

10 Sep 2012

Creating Together Day

The students at Cranleigh are getting creative in preparation for the annual Cranleigh-Capital Chemist Artshow opening on 19 October. Look forward to seeing you there. 

16 Aug 2012

Cranleigh Supports Paralympians

We are so proud and excited that our involvement in the art competition with Solitaire Jewellers was used to support our fantastic Paralympic team. Watch out for their progress on TV.

07 Aug 2012

ACT Primary Principal of the Year

Congratulations to Karin Wetselaar on being named ACT Primary Principal of the Year. This award acknowledges her outstanding leadership of the Cranleigh School community and celebrates the wonderful outcomes being achieved for our students. 

02 Jul 2012

Bus launch

Thank you to Variety the Children's Charity and all the people who helped us to raise funds for our new wheelchair accessible bus.

Thank you to Variety the Children's Charity and all the people who helped us to raise funds for our new wheelchair accessible bus.

02 Jul 2012

Adventure Day Camps

Our senior students enjoyed the outdoor activities at the recent Birrigai adventure day camps.

Our senior students enjoyed the outdoor activities at the recent Birrigai adventure day camps.

24 May 2012
Chris Edwards presenting donation

Rotary Club of Hall donation

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Hall for assisting us to continue with our Achieving Increased Independence and Mobility program. Chris Edwards visited us to present their cheque.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Hall for assisting us to continue with our Achieving Increased Independence and Mobility program. Chris Edwards visited us to present their cheque.

08 May 2012
Children with their Easter hats

Easter Hat Parade

We finished a successful Term 1 by sharing our Easter hats and celebrating with families and friends. Have a happy holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 30 April.

We finished a successful Term 1 by sharing our Easter hats and celebrating with families and friends. Have a happy holiday. We look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 30 April.

12 Apr 2012

ActewAGL cheque presentation

We were so excited when Ayesha from ActewAGL presented us with a cheque for $3,500 from the sales of Dr Harry's book and showbags at the Royal Canberra Show last month. Staff are devising a wish list of classroom and playground resources to buy with these funds.

We were so excited when Ayesha from ActewAGL presented us with a cheque for $3,500 from the sales of Dr Harry's book and showbags at the Royal Canberra Show last month. Staff are devising a wish list of classroom and playground resources to buy with these funds.

30 Mar 2012
Staff all wore purple for autism awareness

Purple Day

On Monday many of us wore purple to recognise International Epilepsy Awareness Day. Thank you to all staff and students who joined us to spread the awareness of epilepsy.

On Monday many of us wore purple to recognise International Epilepsy Awareness Day. Thank you to all staff and students who joined us to spread the awareness of epilepsy.

27 Mar 2012
Parents enjoy morning tea

Parent Morning Tea

It was wonderful to see so many parents, carers and family members at the parent morning tea last Friday. Many thanks to Gay Von Ess and Mel McFadden for sharing their knowledge of iPad apps with us all.

 

It was wonderful to see so many parents, carers and family members at the parent morning tea last Friday. Many thanks to Gay Von Ess and Mel McFadden for sharing their knowledge of iPad apps with us all.

14 Mar 2012

Show Bag Day

We really enjoy starting each year at the show bag launch. Thank you to ActewAGL and the Royal Canberra Show Society for their ongoing support of Cranleigh School.

We really enjoy starting each year at the show bag launch. Thank you to ActewAGL and the Royal Canberra Show Society for their ongoing support of Cranleigh School.

15 Feb 2012

First day of 2012

We welcome all our returning and new families to a wonderful 2012 school year at Cranleigh.

We welcome all our returning and new families to a wonderful 2012 school year at Cranleigh.

15 Feb 2012

Happy festive season

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and happy holidays with family and friends. We look forward to seeing all the students back at school on Tuesday 7 February.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and happy holidays with family and friends. We look forward to seeing all the students back at school on Tuesday 7 February.

21 Dec 2011

2011 Graduation

Congratulations to our graduating students Amber, Ashley, Caoimhe, Keely,Luci and Scarlett.

We wish them all the best for their high school years and beyond. We will miss them.

Congratulations to our graduating students Amber, Ashley, Caoimhe, Keely, Luci and Scarlett.

We wish them all the best for their high school years and beyond. We will miss them.

21 Dec 2011