BoS Annual Report - Cranbrook School

2. Contextual information about the School
Cranbrook is an Anglican independent
non-selective day and boarding school
for boys, P–Year 12. We aim to discover
each boy’s potential and develop his
strengths. Because we believe that every
boy is special, we provide motivation
and challenge for those with academic
or creative gifts and comprehensive
support for boys with learning needs.
The academic programme is based
on a structured teaching and learning
framework in the Senior School and the
International Baccalaureate’s Primary
Years Programme in the Junior School.
Reggio Emilia philosophy informs our
approach to teaching and learning in
the pre-schools and Early Learning
Centre (K–Year 2). We encourage boys
to think and act skilfully, creatively
and responsibly. In terms of Pastoral
care Houses promote an environment
in which boys feel safe, gain a sense
of identity at the School and become
known and valued as individuals.
There is a wide range of activities
including sport, service, drama, music,
debating, outdoor education and House
activities. The boarding experience
at Cranbrook teaches boys to be
independent, responsible for themselves
and responsible to the group so that they
grow into mature and self-reliant young
men
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