July 23rd 2025

The end of the year has arrived!

Today we said goodbye to year 6 as they head off to their new schools. They put on a lovely leavers' assembly - not a dry eye in the house. We also waved off some staff members and wish them every happiness as they start their new adventures.
Next year, the current year 5 will begin thinking about the move to secondary, so we were really pleased that they were able to have a day at John Warner experiencing secondary life. Whatever school they go to, it's good experience to get a flavour of what it will be like, as it's a change that can seem daunting.
The year 6 production of The Wizard of Oz was simply magical, and Year 5's Oliver was stunning. We are so lucky to have children that can't wait to strut their stuff on the stage, and staff who have the vision to put on such high quality productions. Both these shows turned me into a blubbering wreck, and I wasn't alone!
We've had more trips out and about. Year 3 went on the train to London to the Hockney exhibition, and Year 1 have been to Shepreth Wildlife Park. They came back absolutely full of what an amazing time they'd had. Year 1 were very excited about having been on a coach, which has been the highlight of trips since time began!
The Danes Educational Trust INSET day on 7th July was a great opportunity for the team at Cranbourne to work with colleagues in other schools. We are all focused on just one thing - making sure the children in the Trust have the best possible educational experience.
Thank you to everyone who came along to Open Evening last Thursday. It's lovely to have the chance to chat to families informally and for the children to show you around a bit.
Thank you to those parents who have answered the questions on the links you have been sent. Your responses will help firm and shape some ideas we have for next year, and to make sure we keep you in touch with what's going on in school.
To the dismay of everyone who works in school, and a fair few children I'd imagine, the "Back to School" campaigns started in shops before we'd even broken up! I know that there'll be preparations in every household in the summer, so in the box below there are a few reminders to help you with buying things.
Have a wonderful summer, and we'll see you back for the autumn term on 4th September.

Rachel Semark

Headteacher, on behalf of the Cranbourne team

Reminders

The move to winter uniform is planned for Monday Oct 6th. This may change if we're having an early autumn heatwave!
Children should only be bringing "book bag" style bags to school, not rucksacks or any other type of bag. This is so they can fit in their drawers. Any colour is fine - there are some great choices online or in shops.
Children may have one small keyring attached to their bookbag. This year they have been getting bigger and bigger (labubus I'm looking at you!), and some children have multiple toys attached - they can't then fit in drawers.
Shoes should be plain black. If you choose to send your child in trainers, they must be completely black too.
Children should not be bringing toys into school. Any "fidget toys" should only be in agreement with the SENCO or other senior staff.
No jewellry should be worn in school. Earrings are not permitted. Any child who has been wearing earrings this term may not wear them from September as they will be ready to be taken out for the school day and be put back in again overnight.
School starts at 8:45. That's when children need to be in their classroom, not arriving through the school gates.

Upcoming events

You've been sent a separate letter with all the dates we've already set. These will be posted on our website calendar.

School calendar

Let's celebrate!

Our children did an amazing job in all their assessments this year.

Year 6 did themselves and us proud in their SATs. Just look at how they compared to the national averages (in brackets). We have appealed some marking decisions, so these figures may go up!

Reading at expected level: 77% (75%)

Reading at greater depth: 37% (33%)

Writing at expected level: 78% (72%)

Writing at greater depth: 23% (13%)

Maths at expected level: 82% (73%)

Maths at greater depth: 35% (26%)

Reading/writing/maths combined at expected level: 67% (62%)

Reading/writing/maths combined at greater depth: 15% (8%)

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