Cranborne Middle School

Enrichment Day today. Yr 7 Pupils learnt more about the 9 protected characteristics. Looking at what what discrimination can look like, as well as producing a pledge for how they can contribute to our school community, ending with an activity to empathise with those who are blind

Miss Bickel found a caterpillar in her broccoli a few weeks ago. Taking advantage of this, she created an environment for it to thrive & 7 RKB have watched this transform into Pupa (Chrysalis), before hatching into this beautiful butterfly which they released last week.

Last week in Science our year 7's were working with quadrats. This was then followed by flower dissection. We are very lucky to have such an amazing grounds with so much flora and fauna to explore.

World Book Day Celebrations 2026 @WorldBookDayUK Some great costumes by so many children and adults celebrating the love of reading today. We will be having a Friday Round Up special tomorrow to highlight the many other great costumes! #readingforpleasure

Attendance is such an important part of any pupil's opportunity to learn. Therefore we were really proud to get recognition from the FFT for our KS 3 Autumn Term attendance being in the top 25% in England for all secondary schools and those similar to CMS!

This week our Year 6's have been modelling blood in science. Showing white blood cells, red blood cells, plasma and platelets.

Young Voices trip: We are now back on the coach and slowly travelling through London. Our current eta back at CMS is 1.00am.

Year 7 have been studying Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ this half term. They have written their own modern version of the opening scene of the play and then had some fun acting this out! 👑🗡️🧙

Well done to Dylan in year 7 for being our Hot Chocolate Friday winner this week. Dylan has done some excellent work in French and has been working really hard on his handwriting. Well done Dylan and to everyone else who was nominated. ☕️

We are looking for a new member of our team. If you think you are interested please apply on the link below. jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/vacancies/3357…

It's not all been festive fun though. We have continued to work just as hard in our lessons. Here are some great action shots from one of our trampolining lessons this week.

Jeremiah continues to pop up around and about the school providing lots of fun for the children trying to find him each day. We do need to talk to him about 'Elf and Safety' though, as at times he has put himself into some pretty precarious places.

Wednesday saw us all come together for our Christmas Meal. An amazing job by Miss Carden and Mrs Neame. Enjoyed by all, it was a fantastic meal and well received. It's fair to say that there were some tired children for the last lesson of the day!

What a week it has been! Our amazing children performed brilliantly on Monday to the whole school and also a packed church in the evening for the community. Well done to everyone involved in the Carol Service, including our talented staff choir!

Year 7 distillation with salt water solution created through filtration.

This week I have been sorting out the post box, hiding in trees, following Mr Greedy around school and doing a spot of reading. I even kept a close eye on what all of the children had for their lunches. I wonder what I will do next week?? Jeremiah.

Here are the end results of an evaporation experiment with our year 7's. Salt water solution collected via filtration the lesson prior.

Just some of the places that Jeremiah the Elf has been hiding this week. The children have enjoyed hunting for him. Who knows where he will be next week? Our Christmas Post Box is now up accepting cards by children for their friends. Please include surnames and TG's when posting.

Well done to Joyce for being the Hot Chocolate Friday winner this week. Joyce has been doing amazing stuff in her French lessons.

He's back! Spreading festive fun already this week. Watch this space to find out where he has been hiding this week!