Yesterday, we held our Father's Day event. It was lovely to see so many of you come in to celebrate this with your children. We hope you enjoyed spending this time with them. To all those Dads, Grandads, Uncles and carers or just a wonderful role model, past and present - we wish you a very happy Father's Day.
Recently we have noticed that several children have been bringing money, fidget toys, and other personal items into school. We understand that these objects may hold significance for your child; however, we kindly remind you that personal belongings of this nature should not be brought onto school premises.
As a school we cannot accept responsibility for these items. To ensure the safety and security of these items, we ask that if your child needs to bring any personal belongings or money to school, they should be handed in to the class teacher when they arrive. This will allow us to securely store them in the office until the end of the school day. Thank you for your support with this.
Next week we are looking forward to welcoming you to Sports Day. Please see timings and details for this event below.
I hope you all have a lovely weekend.
Mrs H Penning
Tuesday 17th June 2025 - Sports Day (full details below)
Tuesday 24th June 2025 - Year 3 Folkestone Trip
Friday 27th June 2025 - Year 2 Wear It Wild Day
Friday 27th June 2025 - Year 6 Battle of Britain Headcorn Aerodrome Trip
Wednesday 2nd July 2025 - Year 6 Chessington Trip
Friday 4th July 2025 - Year 2 Victoria Park Trip
Monday 7th July 2025 - Year 1 Kent Life Trip
Monday 7th July 2025 - EYFS Tea Party with Bramley Court residents
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As warmer weather approaches, we would like to remind you of our commitment to sun safety and hydration at school. We encourage all children to come to school prepared for outdoor activities by applying sunscreen before school and bringing a named hat. Children will be encouraged to wear hats during outdoor play and learning.
Equally important is staying hydrated! Please ensure your child brings a full, reusable water bottle to school each day. We will encourage regular sips throughout the day and provide opportunities for refills.
This year, children from all over Kent will be showing their appreciation for their dads in the Kent Messenger's popular Father’s Day supplement, My Dad.
Featuring hand-drawn pictures and lovingly crafted messages from children aged 4 to 7, My Dad gives families the perfect way to celebrate the special day.
The My Dad souvenir supplement is a heartfelt keepsake to cherish close to Father’s Day, which this year is on Sunday, June 15.
Cranbrook Juniors FC are recruiting girls entering Years 4, 7 and 9 this September to join our thriving female football pathway. Out of our 350 members, over 100 are girls, and we’re proud to be creating inclusive spaces where players of all abilities can enjoy the game and grow in confidence.
We’re an England Football Accredited Club and part of a supportive grassroots network committed to participation, development and fun. Alongside competitive football, we also offer non-competitive recreational sessions for girls. Our term-time programme includes:
Wildcats (Years 1–3) – Fridays, 17:30–18:30
Wildcats (Years 4–6) – Saturdays, 09:00–10:00
Squad (Year 7+) – Fridays, 18:30–19:30
If any of the above programmes are something you feel your families would be interested in, please let me know and I’d be happy to send over some suitable creative material to share with them.
Attached is a general poster (PNG and PDF) that we’d be hugely grateful if you could share with students and parents – either via your newsletter, display boards or school social media accounts.
If any parents or carers would like to register interest or have any questions, they can contact me directly at chair@cranbrookjuniorsfc.co.uk.
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