Dear Parents and Carers,
This week we had a great event for some of our Year 7 2026 students. Run by Debating Prefects Marley Farrer and David Tabachnik under the wise counsel of Mr Adams, our incoming boys, girls, and current Junior School students worked together in small groups learning debating skills. From auctioning for the best debate topic, writing 1 minute speed speeches, and ‘ice cream conversations’ that build on the previous speakers’ ideas.
These events are designed to give students an opportunity to work together in coeducational contexts, as well as get to know Cranbrook and our amazing co-curricular opportunities. Some of our Year 11 IB Diploma students also assisted, running small groups and engaging in great leadership conversations with the younger students, as they will be the leaders in our first year of coeducation.
Next week we have an event for Year 7 2027 students, and will continue with this ‘long orientation’ until the formal immersion day in Term 4 of Year 6.
Daisy Turnbull
Director of Coeducation
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