The Start
It has been a beautiful week. Our pupils are sparkling and smiling, as are my colleagues, and you all are looking great the moment! Yes, you!
I will do my best to see as many of you as possible over the coming year: at our events and on the playground and car park. Do come to as many events as possible, and make a careful note of the dates at the bottom of this journal entry.
Cransley School Enrichment (CSE)
If you haven't done so already (Junior Parents!), our CS Enrichment sessions will be launched next week. Aside from the usual football and netball, we have clubs in cricket, badminton, rugby, yoga, craft, chess, modelling, textiles, gymnastics, benchball, handchimes, band practice, singing, ensemble work and more besides. In particular, we have an exciting new Filmmaking club, Podcasting club and of course our F1 in Schools club. We have tried our best to hear the wishes of our pupils to bring new experiences along, even supporting the pupils in running their own clubs.
Design and Technology
Schoolbase Parent Portal
All parents are able to access the parent portal of our management information system, Schoolbase. This will enable families to see their child(ren)'s attendance, academic reports, school calendar and also to update personal information securely online.
We would advise that you log in as soon as possible - ideally this week - to ensure that you are kept up to date. Please click the link HERE to access the portal.
Even if you are a new user, please click on "Forgot login details" and enter your email address. Please follow the instructions provided to set your own new secure password and log in.
Once logged in, please click on "Child Details" and update any details as necessary for your child.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office.
Autumn Open Day
Belmont Hall
We will be holding an important Open Day on the 21st September at 10am. ‘Important’ as we ensure growth of the pupil roll, and of future revenue and security. Don’t worry, I have no intention of reaching our capacity of 300 as indicated by ISI in our material change inspection two years ago.
Our pupils have always been the most honest and impressive resource for new families, as good as the Estate and the learning environment is. Therefore please keep an eye out for permission requests for children to attend on the Saturday, and support the School by allowing them to attend.
We already have nearly 70 families registered with us already, so if you have (likeable) friends and family who might consider joining the school, please ask them to be in touch immediately. Our registration form can be found HERE or by clicking the banner at the top of this page.
Cransleyfest 2024
Cransleyfest 2024
Forgive me repeating myself, but Cransleyfest is the best possible opening to the School year; the perfect icebreaker for everyone - pupils, staff and families. Personally, I had a great time, with great people, with great entertainment.
My thanks to our sponsors, the small army of trustworthy and willing staff and parental volunteers, and our guests for attending.
Missed out this year? Mark the 30th August 2025 in your diaries now.
Key Dates for the Diary
11-13 Sept Y7 Residential
21 Sept Autumn Open Day, 10am
24 Sept Whole School Photograph (all staff, governors and pupils)
30 Sept Junior Parents Evening
3 Oct Bright Beginnings Experience Day, 9.30am
18 Oct Junior Harvest Festival, 2pm
School Closes for half term
21-25 Oct Trip to New York (Y8-11)
4 Nov Term begins
6-12 Nov Y11 GCSE Mock exams (Gymnasium and Hub rooms)
8 Nov Individual Photographs - all staff and pupils
8 Nov Foundation Fireworks Night
14 Nov Sports Presentation Evening
21 Nov Bright Beginnings Experience Day - Sport & Movement
23 Nov Year 7 2025 Experience Day
6 Dec School Closed to pupils and staff
9 Dec Bright Beginnings Experience Day- Little Chefs
17 Dec Junior Christmas Performances
19 Dec Senior Christmas Concert & School Closes for Christmas