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hello everyone.I am a former student of cranbourne primary school. I need some help finding former students that attended this school. i need: first ,and last names. I Manly want these because i would like to talk to them and see how they are doing. I would email some of the PTA , but sadly this website does not give off names ,or emails. If you would like to help me please contact me at olieman313@hotmailcom

thank you

hi.If any of my teachers are still there.would be great to hear from you.

Hello Jack Miss Rack,Mrs Smith,Mrs Ratcliffe,Mrs Allen,Mrs Q and Mrs Sullivan are still around.

i have recently moved to this school and it is great this website is keeping me up to date with everything keep up the good work!!! :-)

Please do add me to the list of people interested in the celebrations of Cranbourne's 300th year!

I attended Cranbourne in the late 1980s and loved every minute of it. It was a fantastic school.

I attended between the years 1947-1957, plenty of good memories, plenty of fun. I guess the things we did in those days would not be acceptable now! Doing things like the 'conker season' and long slides the length of the playground during the winter. I was always the first in the open swimming pool at Bracknell when it was compulsory to start swimming on the 1st May (not heated!) For a school in those days it had the best facilities in the area and I look forward to seeing you all in December at the reunion!!

Please forward details on your 300th anniversary celebrations. My mother attended Cranbourne in the 20's/30's as did her sisters, my two older brothers were there in the 50's and Ashley and I were there in the 60's and y own children in the 80's. Timmy Empson how true your story about your mum's great dinners - and I too don't recall anyone bringing a packed lunch. Lovely to see messages from Jane Winch and Johnny Holland. I have very happy memories of Cranbourne and the excellent teaching staff Mr Crisfield, Mr Batt-Rawden, Mrs Sparks,Mrs Elliot and even Mrs Burns and her Sammy slipper - which my cousin Barry was very well acquainted with.

I have fond memories of the school from 1947 - 1957, some of my happy memories were the conker season and long slides in the playground in the winter time - another thing that springs to mind is ringing the bell on the school bus which disappeared at speed towards the "Fleur" without the bus conductor who was left stranded at the school so we had lots of fun and good times. I admired Mr Andrews and his staff who I kept on their toes for many years. When I left they said to me "Your future looks bleak" - Fortunately they were wrong. I have had a very successful life - look forward to seeing everybody at the re-union. I will easily be recognised in my bentley.

i attended cranbourne from 1946 to 1957 these were some of the best times of my life many happy memories.my sister pat and brother dave were also pupils.still in touch with people i went to school with.nice to read comments on tis web sight

Could not resist the opportunity to pop over from Australia to attend the tercentenary & kill some old ghosts. We managed to find 16 from the class of 52/3 & had a wonderful evening at a pub in Woodside. Will attempt to post pictures & full report upon my return on the 15th July. In the mean time I am staying round the Ascot area & can be contacted on 0797 6835 294.Webmaster please include a ''spell check'' as this was not a strong point with me or my year. Regards Mike

I attended Cranbourne from about 1953. Have some good memories of good fun, playing in the field at the back, around the old elms trees. Remember Miss Smith and Mrs Slack in those early days. Miss Smith smelt so good (Veluty for Beauty, I think!) And I remember trying to avoid sports day events with Wendy Oakley - I never was very athletic! Sorry I couldn't make the Summer Fair, but would love to know about some of the other celebrations.

hello all i loved my time at cranbourne my mum was cook supervisor for years.. lovley school dinners ...i dont think that all the time i was there any one had packed lunches they all had the school dinners...

i remember at winter time helping ted holister with his boiler that ran the school heating... also helping my mum peel the potatoes in the potatoe rummbler for that days dinner ...i also used to shred the cabbage in the hobart shreder ...thay were the day's...in the winter when it was realy cold the milk used to get heated so we had warm coco for milk break ..how good was that bet it wouldent happen now.

mr chrisfeild what a lovely man ,but all the staff there were fantastic..i remember acting just a bit dim so i would get put into ruth elliotts class it worked i met her just before she died she told me that she knew what i was up to ..i told her i did becuse she was just a wonderfull lady... she told me that she had just been for a balloon ride sadly not long after she passed away ..

well better go if i had written this much when i was at school i think i would have been given a gold star ha ha .all the best to you all

most kind regards

tim empson

Great website, I was there around '78-'80, in the 3rd and 4th years. Strong memories of Mr Gillings reading from Bilbo Baggings? in the 3rd year. I remember names like Anthony Poucher, Ricky Curran, James Fenton, Daniel King, Samantha Hockley, Julie Tilbury, Antionette Koning?, Kim Pascall, Carrie-Anne Marshall?. Great days, always seemed to be sunny, I think I was in the local paper being caned by Mr Creech, all dressed in victorian clothes, no sure why! I also remember the hole in the girls changing room. going to try and come on Sunday 14th, see you there

Great web site, I was at Cranbourne around '78-'80, in the 3rd and 4th year. Great memories of Mr Gillings reading to us in the 3rd year- was it Bilbo Baggings? I remember Anthony Poucher?, Ricky Curran, Daniel King, James Fenton, Carrie-anne Marshall?, Sammantha Hockley, Julie Tilbury, Kim Pascall, Antionette Koning? I think I was on the front page of the local paper when we all dressed up in victorian clothes, being caned! Not for the first time as I remember. Think the Headmaster was Mr Creech? Anyway loads of great memories, and I remember the hole through to the girls changing room, happy days. Think it was always sunny too. going to try and make Sunday 14th, might see you there

It was really good to be at the first ringing of the bell in the newly restored bell tower today.
Meeting fellow old pupils from the 40's and 50's and having a tour of the present day school was nostalgic and enlightening. A lovely hour or so.
Many thanks - Liz and Sid Mitchell both ex pupils

ATTENDED APPROX 1953 LEFT TO GO TO SEA TRAINING SCHOOL WELL REMEMBER MR. ANDREWS MR.HOWEL MISS SPARKES AND MR.MOORE. IN THOSE DAYS WE HAD GARDENING AND BEE KEEPING AS PART OF NORMAL LESSONS
WOULD LIKE TO HEAR OF PLANNED 300 YEAR CELEBRATIONS ETC.WOULD BE PLEASED TO HEAR FROM ANY OLD PUPIL'S

Hi. I went to Cranbourne School from 1959 - 1965, my sister Marili, attended from 1954 - 1959, and my father from 1918 - 1927 approx. I have so very many happy memories of the school. My teachers were Miss Preedy, Miss Smith (who also taught my father forty years earlier), Mrs Burns, Mr Chrisfield, Mrs Slack, Miss Sparks, Mr Batt-Rawden (who had some beehives at the back of the canteen) the headmaster being Mr Andrews. I have a class photo from 1960 and I have a book awarded to my father whilst he was at the school in about 1921. I saw the report of the tricentennary in the Bracknell News (I still live in Windsor) on 12th March and would be very interested to hear of the planned events.

This was my first, and only school (until college at 15). I attended from 1946, as did my brother John before me and Norman after me. I could not have been happier at any other school, the staff were brilliant and maintained good discipline, Mr Andrews was very good, very strict, but very fair,and approachable.Please keep me informed of any events where there would be a chance of meeting up with fellow ex pupils. Good luck with your celebration events.

THIS YEAR, CRANBOURNE PRIMARY SCHOOL IS CELEBRATING ITS 300TH BIRTHDAY!!

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO HAS ATTENDED THE SCHOOL IN THE PAST AND WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE TO OUR CELEBRATIONS.

IN PARTICULAR WE ARE LOOKING FOR OLD PHOTO'S, FILM CLIPS OR ANY INTERESTING ARTIFACTS LINKED TO THE SCHOOL.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART OR CONTRIBUTE IN ANY WAY, WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

PLEASE EMAIL: head@office.cranbourne.bracknell-forest.sch.uk

Many thanks, Debbie Smith (School Governor)

I attended the school from about 1957 until 1962/3ish. I remember Mr Batt Rawden, Miss Sparks, Miss Slack, Miss Smith, Mr Christerfield and Mr Andrews. My father was one of the dedicated fathers who physically built the school's first swimming pool. My sisters Sarah and Frances and brother Andrew all went to the school. I now live abroad but come back to Ascot often to see family. Would like to know more about the 300 year anniversary celebrations when they are known. Good chance to see anybody who may remember me.


Please keep checking this website Tom.We are planning a programme of events and they will be put on the website as they are finalised. Webman

I came to Ascot as an evacuee from London in February 1944 and Cranbourne School played a major role in making this perhaps the happiest time of my childhood. My memories of that time are the clearest of all of my school years; I remember so well my good teacher Mrs Slack, of whom my parents thought so highly, her colleagues, Miss Smith, Miss Barks, Mrs Turner and, of course our headmaster Mr Andrews, whose daughter I think, was also in my class. As from time to time I drive past the school, the memories return; I am glad to see that much remains the same; even the safety barriers by the entrance to the playground are still there, where I once stood, being fed biscuits by a group of paratroopers as they passed on their way to the D-Day landings.

Please pop in and see us. We would value your memories as Year 6 study England during WW11.Webman

I remember my first day at Cranbourne 1951 aged 5 years,It was many years ago but i seem to remember my first teacher was Mrs.White,I still remember taking part in school sports day held in a field behind the school.I visit Winkfield about once a year and always make a point of driving past my first school,I send my very best wishes to the youngsters who followed me.

I was there with Sue Berry back in the early 60s; Gwen Warner; Carol Chalmers (who is in Aussie now!); and quite a few others I remember the names of; Mr Christerfield I think was the teacher in the photo I have emailed to the school with this comment for you all to see and hopefully they can add to the site

Ahh memories. I see my brother Peter has already commented. In all I think there were all 4 Ferrises at the school at some point between 1972 and 1980. Stewart, David, Peter and Kirsty. Many fond memories indeed.

what a wonderful site, brings back so many wonderful memories of my time spent at cranbourne. I was there in 1979 and even to this day the memories i have are all pleasent ones. The teaching staff were so nice nice and I remember being part of the 100 years and taking part in all the activities and dressing up as victorians. Would be great to see photos if anyone has any of the centenary. If anyone remembers me drop me an email be great to hear from you.

Well it was interesting finding this site, i went to Cranbourne from about 59 to about 65, as did all my family, mother and three sisters.
I recognised some names of ex pupils and most definatly remember the teachers.And oh yes does anyone rember the slipper from Miss Sparks.Mr Andrews was headmaster in those days.I rember when everyone had to have a turn at reading for the headmaster. And lots of other things.If anyone wants to leave a message i would be pleased to hear from them.
michael

My Dad is John Batt-Rawden taught at Cranbourne and also built the first swimming pool at the school. Dad is 81 and still going strong. I went to the school around 1978 and so did my sister Brigid and my brother Mark and other sister Linda. Not sure whether Paul my other brother went to Cranbourne.

Just came across this site. It's good to see the school is still going strong. I was there from 1956-1962 and remember the swimming pool being built (is it still the same one?). Mr Batt-Rawden was my teacher for the last two years and he gave us lots of maths working out where the swimming pool was to go! Also remember Mr Andrews, Miss Sparkes, Mr Chrisfield, Mrs Heath, Mrs Slack and Miss Smith.



A new pool was built in 2006 on the site of the old hall.
Webman.

I was "The Office" for a number of years back end of 80's and early 90's. I have lovely memories of Cranbourne - I see Rosemary is still on site and Beth is still teaching and Mr Jeatt is still one of the Governors! My best wishes to you all from Nottingham.


Nice to hear from you.Webman.

Great Site. I went to Cranbourne from 1957 - 1964, it was a great place. How about putting a photo gallery on here so that we can upload our school pics? Stuart from Southwell Primary, if you are reading this, how amazing...my family all went to Portland later on, and my brother and sisters attended Royal Manor school. Anybody from my old class is welcome to contact me smgantlett@yahoo.co.uk (Susan Berry as I was then!)

i drive past the school everyday on the way to work and alkways remember different things as i drive past - the dragon painted on the wall going into the girls loo just outside Mrs Loftings' old room, the wooden animals, 'it' on the yellow lines, following mrs allen around the playground when i was in yr2 as i was so scared of everyone!! o those were the days!!! but having left in '95 its changed a lot!!!

Wow, blast from the past. I came across the website while just nostalgically looking up things from my past from the net. I left Cranbourne in 1993. The wooden animals are still there! My sister fell off the horse one and sprained her arm! Ahh the memories (possibly not the happiest memory to give).

Hello, Jurgen Grant here. Went to this School in the late 70's. Used to love the mince dinners, always had seconds. My fist love was laura, second Joanna and then Kate. Horst Ritter was a good mate and we were the only 2 Germans in the School. Just to let the Girls know, there was a hole in the back of the wooden changing rooms, so we could see you, when you were getting ready for swim class. Happy Days!!!!!

Hello Mr Edwards and everyone at Cranbourne
I was Deputy Head at the school between 1988 - 91. I am now Headteacher at Southwell Primary School on Portland in Dorset. I loved your website and it brought back many happy memories for me. Please give my best wishes to all.

I was a pupil at cranbourne in the 70's and have to say it was the best school i could have gone to. I have such wonderful happy memories, apart from the freezing swimming pool. Nice to see the school still looks the same. hi to anyone who may remember me

I was a pupil at Cranbourne School in the mid eighties, i now live in Worcester and wood like to say that i am glad to see my old comp is still doing well. i have some found memories and hope the pupils of today will be able to look back when they are in their thirty's with memories as found as mine,,,,, it was a priviledge to attend CRANBOURNE

hello cranbourne do you remember me??hi mrs lofting and co. you can e-mail me back if you want to,polly xx

Some fantastic memories of Cranbourne School, this was my first school during the 60s until going to Charters. Some good teachers although strict I am sure done me some good, Miss Burns, Miss Sparks, Mr Andrews. My brother, Uncles, Aunts and mother all went to Cranbourne. Great to see the school still looking the same and going strong. Maybe someone can help I am trying to track down a book written about Cramboune School by Miss Sparks but cannot locate a copy.

Cranbourne was my family school and I spent many happy years there in the 60's remembering well Miss Spakes, Miss Burns, Mr Andrews etc. Please could anyone help? I believe Miss Sparkes wrote a book on the history of Cranbourne school, which I would very much like to get a copy of. So if anyone can give me the title or even ISBN that would be great. holland@rapid-uk.demon.co.uk

I was a student in the early 1950s, this being my first school and I was living in Ascot.
So many good memories that sadly have drifted away over the years. I can remember a friend that had a probl;em with his leg named Roger Lucas. I can also remember the King passing away during my time at the school. I still have a school photo with pride of place in one of my early albums. To the left of the picture was our form mistress and to the right was, I think, Mr. Andrews the Head Master ( very bald ). The good old days!!

Sorry the hippo went after living in the staffroom for many years.

Alot of very fond memories (mid-late 70's)
Does anyone know if the hippo that my mum made is still in the staff room?

I was a pupil from 1957ish! to 1962 and still remember fondly my times at Cranbourne
The teachers Mrs Slack, Miss Sparkes, Mr Chrisfield, The Head Mr Andrews, was there also a Mr Backwarden, not sure. Still remember a lot of my classmates names, too long to list. Now live in Portsmouth but still have found time to drive past the school and show my children Dad's first school

This was my first school and I have many happy memories of my time between 1951 and 1958. Mr Calderbank is my most vivid memory re teachers and I have much to thank him for.

I was a student at the school in 1951. It was my first school!

hello everyone,keep up the good work

As an ex pupil of the 80's i was really pleased to find this web site... brought back a few very very happy memories :o)

Hi there,
i'm an ex pupil of the school, i was there many moons ago when the school turned 100! I was a naughty little italian girl called Sonia, maybe Mrs Williams remembers me? are you the same Mrs Williams from back then? if so i have many fond memories of your classes and of my time in general spent at cranbourne. Glad to see the school is still running

I remember How the school was its changed alot. I just found the website and I think its great. I was wondering how is every one.
Adeeb

I deliberately looked at your website to find out more about the school. I used to live in the area and often rode my horses past and thought that as a teacher it was just the sort of school I would love to work in.
How about some pupil work to show?

I was browsing the web and came across the website. All my best wishes to everyone!

Keep checking the calendar for dates. The banner at the top of the screen has the date of our summer fair.
Keep the coments and suggestions coming.
Thank you

Ex pupil along with the rest of the family, (Hathaway) great to see a web site, an the school as it was , fantastic memories of lovely chilhood days spent at Cranbourne, my first teacher was Miss Lumpkin !! wonder what she's doing now.
Would any information on events with the school fetes etc.

Site looks so far good! A bit more content and I think it will be there...

Very informative web site, would really like to see some additional information about fete's etc..

Excellent website

Great to see we have some viewers. More comments please.

The web site looks very good.

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