Message from Richard Baker, Acting Head of Junior School

Dear Parents and Carers,

We hope all our families have enjoyed a restful break, and the staff and I look forward to welcoming our students back to School next week on Tuesday, 15 October 2024.

Some key reminders for Term 4 include:

  • K-6 students need to be dressed in full summer uniform;
  • Please make sure your son’s hair is cut above the collar;
  • Co-curricular activities (Y1-Y6) and summer sport after-school training (Y3-Y6) all recommence from the first day of term;
  • Y3-Y6 summer sport fixtures (Round 7) commence on the first Saturday of term (19 October).

Please note that our Learn to Swim PE lessons commence on the first day of Term 4: Tuesday, 15 October. The timetable commences with Week B, so KR, KW and 4R will have their lessons on the first day of Term 4.

What to pack on your son’s PE days:

  • Swimmers to be worn to school underneath their PE uniform –
    Y3-Y6 students must have Cranbrook swimmers
    K-Y2 students need speedo-style swimmers
  • hooded Cranbrook towel (available from the Uniform Shop);
  • goggles;
  • underwear to change into after swimming;
  • slip-ons, crocs or flip flops to wear to the pool.

T4 Swimming Timetable Classes Week 1B – Week 6A (including Monday of Week 7B)

To assist us in minimising the time taken to get changed, we ask that all (K-6) students come to School wearing their swimmers underneath their PE uniform on the days they have PE lessons. After swimming, they will be given the opportunity to change back into their PE uniform.

Dates for your diary:

The full Term 4 Overview can be found here.

Upcoming Key Events & Important Dates

  • Tuesday, 15 October: first day of Term 4 (P-6 students)
  • K-Y6 Swimming Programme: W1-W6 (including Monday in W7) during PE lessons
  • Y6-Y7 Immersion Day at Senior School – Thursday, 7 November 8:30am – 3pm
  • K-Y2 Carols Service – Tuesday, 26 November at 5pm 
  • K-5 Moving Up Morning – Wednesday, 27 November 8:15am – 10:30am
  • Y3-Y6 Christmas Lunch – Thursday, 28 November 
  • Y3-Y6 Swimming Carnival (at AFC) – Friday, 29 November (all day)
  • Y3-Y6 Carols Service (at VCH) – Tuesday, 3 December 5pm
  • K-Y2 Christmas Activities – Wednesday, 4 December
  • Y6 Valedictory Service – Friday, 6 December – 1:45pm
  • Last day of classes – Tuesday, 10 December
  • K-Y6 JS Prize Giving – Wednesday, 11 December 10am

With thanks,

Richard Baker
Acting Head of Junior School