These free to attend, annual open community events are a celebration of encouraging young minds to interact, explore and enjoy a festival style event under a single theme hosted at Cranford School. This autumn we will be hosting our eighth year of Junior Discovery Days. Visiting parents and families from Pre-School to Year 6 are welcome to join in the sights, sounds and activities across the school grounds on the day. Local reputation has spread over the years and it is an event to be marked in the calendar.
A big thank you to all of the children and families who attended our most epic Junior Day of Discovery to date. Saturday 4 November 2023 was as memorable for the turbulent weather as the expressions on children's faces as they made the most of all of the sporting festivities across the school. From flame throwing entertainment at the BMX Stunt Show to one-on-one hockey drills with Team GB Hockey players Lizzie Neal and Alex Malzer.
On behalf of the charity Mary's Meals, we would also like to thank all of our generous exhibitors from RoboKeeper, joining us from Cologne, Germany to Transend Skatepark from West Yorkshire. Together with our always charitable attendees, we collectively raised vital funds to help support education and good nutrition in over 20 countries worldwide.
Thank you for making our Junior Day of Discovery so memorable, and we hope to see you next year!
Open to boys and girls in Years 5 and 6 from local primary schools, these completely free sessions are designed to stretch, challenge and inspire.
During a morning of fun, imagination and energy, children will gain a taste of the exciting subjects on offer at Cranford’s Senior School, courtesy of our specialist teachers.
Places come at a first come, first serve basis and spaces are limited. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment, if spaces are full, there is a waiting list.
Stretch & Challenge sessions run from 9am-12 noon on Saturday mornings beginning in the Autumn Term.
Places are limited so if you would like to register your child for any of the dates below, please visit www.cranfordhouse.net/stretch to complete a booking form.
Please join us again next academic year for a new Stretch & Challenge series. Spaces are made available from September 2025. Thank you!
If you are interested in registering your child, please complete our contact form below.
Book your Stretch & Challenge spot
Join us every Monday morning at 9:30am – 10:30am during term time
We have an exciting calendar of Stay & Play toddler sessions this term hosted by our experienced Early Years staff. These hour-long sessions allow for structured and free play to give your child a chance to explore and engage with different learning stations and develop social skills with similar-aged children.
Along with our trained Cranford Early Years staff, children will also enjoy themed activities hosted by our specialist teachers from Music, Sport, French, Science and Art.
"A nurturing environment for parents and toddlers to enjoy!"
To join our Stay & Play toddler sessions, please book your place in advance. These free sessions are open to new parents and families, as well as siblings of families already in our Cranford community. Use the link below to book your place or contact our Director of Admissions, Mrs French, directly on 01491 651218 or email: [email protected]
