Message from Richard Baker, Acting Head of Junior School

Dear Junior and Pre-school families,

I would like to congratulate Sophie Boniface and our Year 6 students who took home a brilliant second place at the recent State Theatresports competition last week. Our students were energetic, collaborative and especially entertaining as they created a rendition of Goldilocks and the Three Bears as a romantic comedy.  

I have spoken to our students this week about ensuring we all keep our expectations high in the last few weeks of school in our attitude and work ethic. With only a few weeks left of term, it is important our students stay focused until the very last day of school prior to the summer holidays.

This Saturday sees our last Summer Sport fixture for the term and we wish all the players the best for their final fixture.

We are looking forward to next week’s special events, including the K-Y2 Carols Service as well as the Y3-Y6 Christmas Lunch and the Y3-Y6 Swimming Carnival.

Reports, Class Allocations and Start of Term Information
Parents are reminded that their son’s 2024 Semester 2 report, 2025 class allocation and information about the start of 2025 will be sent home via email during the holidays.

Upcoming Events & Important Dates

  • K-Y2 Carols Service – Tuesday, 26 November at 5-6pm, All Saints’ Woollahra 
  • K-5 Moving Up Morning – Wednesday, 27 November 8:15am – 10:00am
  • 2025 New Parent Information Session – Wednesday, 27 November, 8:30–10:00am JS iCentre
  • Y3-Y6 Christmas Lunch – Thursday, 28 November 11am
  • Y3-Y6 Swimming Carnival – Friday, 29 November (all day at AFC)
  • Y3-Y6 Carols Service (at VCH) – Tuesday, 3 December 5-6pm
  • K-Y2 Christmas Activities – Wednesday, 4 December
  • Y6 Valedictory Service – Friday, 6 December – 1:15pm-3pm JS Gym
  • Last day of classes – Tuesday, 10 December
  • JS Prize Giving – Wednesday, 11 December 10am

Y7 Scholarships (2026)
Parents of students in Year 5 2024, who may be interested in applying for a Senior School scholarship for their son, should read the Scholarships 2026 information available now via this link.

Current Email Address & JS Office Holiday Closure
As we head towards the end of the year, it is most important that the School has your up-to-date email address details on our database. If your address has changed recently, please email familyupdates@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au, so these details can be updated before reports, class allocations and start of year information are sent out.

Please remember that the Junior School Office is closed over the holiday period from 16 December 2024 until 23 January 2025.

Kind regards,

Richard Baker
Acting Head of Junior School