Monday 11th July 2011 - Published by Lara Page - Account Manager
Bright Outlook for Cranbrook
An independent school in Essex is looking to the future with renewed optimism, as an eventful and rewarding year draws to a close.
Over the past 12-months, Cranbrook, an independent Nursery, Prep and Grammar school, in Ilford, has completed a £4.1 million merger with a neighbouring school, had a change in leadership and received a glowing review following an Ofsted inspection.
The school also held a hugely successful Fair Trade Fair and Summer Fayre earlier this year, where pupils and staff raised money for the British Red Cross.
Emma Blake, of the London Fundraising Team, said: "The British Red Cross would like to thank Cranbrook School for raising a fantastic £1,606.33 for the Japan Tsunami Appeal. The money raised will enable us to help those affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan to recover and rebuild their lives. Thank you to everyone involved".
Head Teacher, Ivan Mulinder has announced a number of plans for the coming academic year, including a renewed focus on reading and writing at Key Stage 1. The introduction of the Read-Write Inc programme will enable all pupils to achieve the national average or higher by the end of year 2.
The launch of the School's accelerated curriculum in September will also see students starting their GCSE examinations in year 9, enabling them to achieve up to three GCSEs in each subject. He also revealed plans for a second ICT suite, to be built over the summer holidays, and a second science lab, which is scheduled for construction next summer.
Mr Mulinder said: “Parents can be assured of our continued rigorous concentration on teaching and learning, and we will also be expanding our after school clubs offering.”
Together with his new Deputy Head Teachers, Mr Mulinder plans for the school to become more involved in programmes that help the wider community, and to develop a closer relationship with its feeder schools in the new academic year.
Ivan Mulinder, Head Teacher
