Cranborne CEFirst School and Nursery

Easter Surprise! We wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU to Mrs Munday for the delightful Easter surprise she shared with the children this week. All of the children had a fantastic time holding an Easter chick, and it brought so much joy and excitement to their day. It truly was a lovely experience for everyone involved!

What an amazing effort in Robin class this week! All the children learned how to make a veggie dip and dippers, practising their cutting techniques to prepare a range of vegetable dippers. before arranging their dip and dippers on a plate. Bon Appetit !!

We are beyond delighted and proud of our Year 3 and 4 netballers who won the Priory Netball tournament on Tuesday! It was wonderful to watch you work as a team, passing the ball confidently and minding your footwork. Their behaviour on and off the pitch was exemplary and the standard of netball by all school teams - St James Gaunts Common, Trinity First in Verwood and Wimborne St Giles was fantastic! Well done Cranes!

Red Nose Day 2026! A huge thank you to everyone who has already donated to such a fantastic cause! Your contributions mean the world to us and together, we can help provide the essentials for those in needensuring that people can eat, sleep, and feel safe. In a world filled with uncertainty, we can be certain of this: laughter is good for everyone!

I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the fantastic effort put in by all the children who participated in Bikeability today. It was wonderful to see everyone embracing the challenge and learning such valuable skills. They truly did amazing, conquering the cycling course with confidence and enthusiasm! Thank you for supporting our cycling course, and we look forward to more exciting activities in the near future!

We're excited to announce that after the success of last year's Duck Race, Cranborne PFA is organising the event again! We hope that you and your family can come along to support this fun-filled day. In addition to the Duck Race, we'll have a fair with plenty of stalls for everyone to enjoy. From glitter tattoos and face painting to arts and crafts, there will be something for everyone! Can you guess the name of our Easter Duck? It's only 50p per guess, and you can submit your guesses at the school office. We can't wait to see who gets it right! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you there!

I wanted to take a moment to celebrate all the children who took part in Get, Set, Cycle! today. It was truly wonderful to see everyone engaging and enjoying the experience together. A massive well done to each child for their fantastic effortseveryone did brilliantly, and you should all be so proud of yourselves! Our speedy learners shone brilliantly throughout the event, and I can't wait to see their cycling skills grow even further.

What a fantastic celebration we had for World Book Day this morning! I must say, all of the children looked AMAZING in their costumes. It was clear that so much thought and creativity went into each and every outfit. It was heartwarming to see how engaged the children were, enthusiastically sharing their favourite books and costumes with one another. These moments of joy and imagination are what make school life so special. To mark the 100th anniversary of the beloved character, Winnie-the-Pooh, our staff decided to surprise the children by dressing up as some of the most cherished characters from the book! We have a Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger and of course Winnie-the-Pooh! Thank you for your continued support in fostering a love for reading in our young learners.

In school in recent weeks we've been thinking about mental health and well-being. We've been using lovely gratitude jars, and dropping in notes about something that made us smile, a kind word, a small win, a moment of calm, our families, pets and homes. Over time , the jar becomes a reminder that even on tough days, there are bright spots worth holding onto. ... It can help us all gently shift the balance!

What a wonderful afternoon we've had on our farm visit today! The children spent time on a beautiful small holding tucked between woodland and the river, learning firsthand about rural life in Southwest England. Cranes fed sheep, discovered the magic of lambing season, and even tried their hand at wet-felting fleece from the herd. There was plenty of adventure, too: climbing trees, swinging on a tyre swing and cooking dough spirals together over the fire pit. We rounded off the day by creating tiny toadstool sculptures from natural materials from around us. It was a joyful experience that brought our geography line into life, and gave the children a real connection to our local farmers and landscapes.

I'm excited to share what a wonderful experience our Robin class had this morning at Project Manna Farm. The children had the opportunity to feed the Jacob sheep who are just about to have lambs. It was a delight to see their faces light up when they noticed the sheep's bodies moving with the wriggling unborn lambsit was a sight to behold! Furthermore, we had a special treat making twisted bread and cooking it over the fire pit. The children all agreed it was delicious! Not to mention, the wet felting activity was a bit messy but incredibly fun; we are now drying the wool so that they can create their favourite animal to take home. Thank you for your continued support in nurturing these amazing experiences for our children!

I'm thrilled to share that after the exciting Pancake Race, the children had a fantastic time enjoying some delicious pancakes at our pancake café. It was clear to see that everyone relished the tasty treats! We always strive to create wonderful experiences for our pupils, and it's heartwarming to see their smiles as they enjoy these fun moments together.

We are thrilled to share that our annual Pancake Race took place today, and our Year 4 pupils were absolutely incredible! Each and every one of them gave it their all, and the entire school came out to cheer them on in support. A big well done to our winner and runner-up, who both performed fantastically in their pancake flipping skills! Your hard work and enthusiasm made the event a wonderful success, and we couldn't be prouder. Thank you for being a part of this joyous occasion!

I'm thrilled to share that the Wrens and Fledglings had an absolute blast today during PE with their own version of curling, inspired by the Winter Olympics! The children learned how to push the beanbags close to the target, and it was fantastic to see their enthusiasm and teamwork shine through. Well done to all the little ones for their effort and spirit! Going for Gold!

In Robin class we have been looking at different artists like Vincent Van Gogh and thinking about how they represent movement and feeling through colour. They used oil pastels to create their version of 'The Starry Night'.One child said it looked 'magical'. Using primary colours they experimented with mixing colours and using tools to add patterns to their paintings. What a super effort Robin class!