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Editorial Welcome to the Cranford Review covering the academic year 2013/2014, a year in which the impressive range of successes of the school was recognised by so many organisations nationally and by Ministers. The school has received plaudits for its sustained high standards and for its vibrant curriculum. This recognition also brings a wealth of further opportunities for the school, its students and the community as well as generating additional funding for Cranford Community College in order to continue to lead the way in education and to share its excellent work nationally and internationally. There is so much that makes me proud of this school, its staff and students. Early in 2013/14, Cranford Community College became one of only 26 elite secondary schools (out over more than 900) that had performed highly enough to join the MAYOR OF LONDON’S ‘GOLD CLUB’, it was also a year in which Cranford was again judged OUTSTANDING IN ALL AREAS by the ‘CHALLENGE PARTNERS’ inspection team, a year in which the school was designated as a NATIONAL TEACHING SCHOOL and a year in which the school became a ‘LEADING EDGE’ school, As Executive Headteacher, I was honoured to be appointed as a NATIONAL LEADER OF EDUCATION in recognition of the long-term success of Cranford Community College and the other schools it has helped to improve (most recently Berkeley Primary School was judged by Ofsted to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas in late summer 2014). Cranford Community College also won two of the top national awards from the SPECIALIST SCHOOLS AND ACADEMIES TRUST and received another letter (to add to its collection) from the Minister for being in the top 100 schools nationally for its GCSE achievements. I, and the Academy Trust, are delighted to further congratulate our ‘Class of 2014’ students on their outstanding performance in GCSE which, like for like, are on par with the previous year’s record breaking results and celebrate the students that achieved such superb A level exams this summer and have now gone on to university. These outcomes are a real credit to the hard work of students who with the support of parents, families and teachers made this happen. Our students continue to set new standards and challenges for other students in lower years to surpass. Cranford Community College is an academic school with a strong sense of community and an ethos in which the enjoyment of learning is palpable. It is a place that students and staff love. Staff and students at Cranford achieve more because they are happy, challenged and together. Cranford Community College is continuing to develop an increasingly personalised curriculum that is meeting the needs of more and more pupils and rewarding them, and the school, with higher grades and greater life chances. We expect to be able to further develop the curriculum during the coming year, through innovation and improvements. Whilst the curriculum and examinations have become more traditional and academic, the school remains committed to ensuring students have access to a broad and stimulating set of opportunities that represent an excellent all round education that is second to none. Even a quick flick through this booklet will be sufficient to demonstrate the quality and quantity of opportunity for our students. Cranford’s three-year performance trend remains incredibly strong which only confirms that Ofsted’s ‘Outstanding’ judgements on the school were typical of standards and achievement and hold true over time. And, as you will no doubt be able to tell from this digest, Cranford combines high academic standards with a great ethos. It is a happy place to be, proven perhaps by our outstanding levels of pupil attendance across the school, excellent pupil retention rates and the very high popularity of the main school and its sixth form but even by looking at the smiles on faces and how hard the students and staff work. It’s always amazing to reflect upon the enormous range of curricular and extra-curricular events, activities, trips and enrichment opportunities that have helped to develop and realise the potential and the differing talents that exist within our student and staff population. I can hardly believe that we achieved all of this (and so much more) within just one academic year. Thanks are due to the dedicated staff that make these things happen and to pupils, parents and ‘friends of Cranford’ who participate so enthusiastically. When you have read this digest of the last year you will understand why I remain so proud of the school, its students, and its community – this is what an ‘outstanding’ school should be like. Kevin Prunty (Executive Headteacher, Director and National Leader of Education)
Introducing the Student Leadership Quartet 2014-2015 Seven students in year 12 applied for the position of Head Boy and Head Girl. During July 2014, candidates wrote a letter of application, completed a leadership task, produced a manifesto and were then interviewed by a student panel. After successfully completing all these tasks I am very pleased to announce the new student Leadership Quartet for 2014-2015. Rita Berndt (Assistant Head of School) “I believe I have the qualities required to be a good Head Girl because I care deeply about the students here at Cranford. I know many students here and I want the best for each and every one of them. As Head Girl, I will invest time into getting to know their needs and making sure that their time at Cranford is as memorable and enjoyable as mine is”. Bethany Johnson (Head Girl 2014-2015) “The role of the Head Boy is one of great importance and it would provide me with an opportunity to act as an ambassador for Cranford Community College. To me, the role involves representing the students and helping to make positive changes to the school by fostering relationships between staff and students. I applied for this post because I want to effectively contribute to Cranford’s growth. I aspire to study politics, philosophy and economics at University and I am considering the Diplomatic Services as a potential career option. I believe the position of Head Boy would help to build on my strengths, such as being a leader, effectively working in a team and playing the role of an ambassador for my peers”. Surya Varatharajan (Head Boy 2014-2015) “My fundamental goal as Deputy Head Boy is to act as a role model for the rest of the school and actively encourage students to voice their opinions and participate in decisions and ideas that would benefit the school and all those involved. As Deputy Head Boy of Cranford Community College I will work to maintain it the status of an ‘outstanding’ school, which I am very proud to be a part of”. Ravi Mandalia (Deputy Head Boy 2014-2015) “As Deputy Head Girl I recognise the importance and demanding nature of this role, however, this excites me as I enjoy a challenge which can be seen through my past experiences that I have had within the Academy” Abrar Al-Habtari (Deputy Head Girl 2014-2015) 1
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