On the evening of Sunday 19th April we hosted our inaugural Sixth Form Sports Dinner to celebrate the efforts and achievements of the Upper Sixth through their time at Cranleigh. Parents joined for drinks and enjoyed listening to our Director of Sport, Andy Houston and Head, Sam Price as they thanked parents, pupils, coaches, grounds staff, medical centre, catering and everyone who makes sport happen here on such a large scale.
Awards were given out for both team and individual performances and the Lower Sixth pupils also attended.
We are so incredibly proud of the achievements celebrated for the winners and those who were nominated. They can stand tall knowing they are forever a part of Cranleigh’s long sporting history.
We look forward to this becoming an annual event in the calendar.
A full list of winners and nominees are below.
Most Improved Player
Awarded to the pupil who has shown the greatest development in skill, confidence, and performance during their time at Cranleigh School.
Winners:
Jake L D (Rugby)
Gabi C-B (Netball)
Shortlisted:
Charlie E (Golf)
Dan A and Ozzie H (Rugby)
Theo C (Hockey)
Grace J (Hockey)
Tom W (Rugby Sevens)
Unsung Hero Award
For the pupil who contributes consistently behind the scenes, supports teammates, and embodies team spirit without always receiving recognition.
Winners:
Charlotte B (Rugby)
Sienna R (Swimming)
Shortlisted:
Edie G (Hockey)
Jamie M (Cricket)
Pernille A (Equestrian)
Leadership in Sport Award
For a pupil who has shown excellent leadership as a captain, organiser, or role model for others.
Winners:
Ella Stewart (Co-captain of the 2nd XI Hockey and captain of 2nd team Netball)
Shortlisted:
Ted C (Hockey)
Jamie M (2nd XV Rugby and 3rd XI Football)
Zan C (Cricket)
Katie A (Netball)
Jayne O (Netball)
Dan R (Football)
Gabi C-B (Athletics)
Lucy S (Half Marathon, Target Sprint and Hockey/Netball/ Athletics)
Charlie L (Athletics)
Jayne O (Athletics)
Team of the Year
For the team that achieved outstanding success or showed exceptional teamwork throughout the year.
Winners:
Boys 3rd XV rugby (Captain Jay N)
Boys 3rd XI football (Captain Jamie M)
Girls – 2nd XI Hockey (Captain Isla G and Ella S)
Shortlisted:
1st Netball – Making the Sister in sport semi-final and winning the Charterhouse tournament
1st Team Rugby Sevens – Making two finals and final day of Rosslyn Park
Fair Play Award
For demonstrating integrity, respect for opponents and officials, and exemplary behaviour in sport.
Winners:
Isla G (Hockey)
Lucy S (across all sports)
Dan R (Football)
Shortlisted:
Ted C (Hockey)
1st XI girls cricket in Kenya
Community & Service in Sport Award
For pupils who support school sport through coaching younger pupils, officiating, helping at events, or volunteering.
Winner:
Grace C who Umpired, coached and helped with skill clinics throughout her Sixth Form which has been hugely impacted by injuries.
Shortlisted:
Edie G for stepping in for the 2nd XI boys Hockey on numerous occasions.
Comeback of the year Award
For a pupil or team who in a match or tournament, managed to produce an outstanding comeback.
Winner:
1st XI Boys football. 3-0 to Brighton and won 4-3 with a hat-trick from Dylan C.
Trainer of the year
For the pupil who set a wonderful example in the way that they trained and prepared for matches.
Winner:
Jack K (Rugby)
Shortlisted:
Ollie W (Rugby)
Jamie M (Rugby)
Zan C (Cricket)
Tara M (Equestrian)
Charlotte B (Rugby)
Lucy S (Athletics)
Amelie G (Cricket)
Bella C (Cricket)
Outstanding Individual Performance
For a pupil who delivered a particularly impressive performance in a match, competition, or tournament this year or last.
Winner:
Tara M who won her 11th National Schools Equestrian title in October last year. The final one, the Individual Advanced Open Arena Eventing title, was the most coveted.
Shortlisted:
Tom W – GK vs Christ’s Hospital when he made three superb saves
Hana A – final of Charterhouse tournament, making vital turnovers that led to a one goal lead (Rugby)
Harry W – Rosslyn Park Sevens (Rugby)
Matt H and Alec C-J – St George’s Sixes (Hockey)
Jason S, Ollie W and Fred H – Against Radley for 1st xv
Jamie M – Against Radley at 2nd XV level
Dylan C – 2nd half hat-trick against Brighton (Football)
George B – Hampton half marathon (Athletics)
Flick H – five wicket last summer for Cricket
Ollie W and Sean-Paul A – winning both individual Athletic events and being part of winning relay teams in competitive athletics fixtures (Athletics)
Katie A – shooting consistency in Sisters in Sport cup match vs Woldingham (Netball)
Sports prefects awards
Winners:
Jayne O
Harry W
Sports Personality of year
For the pupil who has had an exceptional overall impact on school sport.
Winners:
Eliza L
Fred H
Shortlisted:
Max L
Lucy S
Harry W
Jayne O
Katie A
Jamie M
Zan C
Matt H
