Grandparents Day and Year 1 Assembly

On Thursday 22 May, Canterbury’s Junior School was filled with joy as we celebrated our beloved tradition — Grandparents’ Day.

At lunchtime, the school grounds buzzed with laughter as grandparents joined their grandchildren for a relaxed picnic.

Families spread out on the grass and in shaded areas, sharing sandwiches and smiles.

Students proudly introduced their grandparents to friends and teachers, enjoying meaningful moments together.

Many also visited the Junior School Art Show in D05, where student creativity was on display.

After lunch, guests gathered in the CEC for a special Assembly led by Year 1 students.

Through song and dance, they honoured their grandparents with heartfelt performances.

Thank you to our Junior Singers and Ignite Dance Ensemble for adding to the joy.

We also acknowledged our newly trained Bridge Builder Mediators, each receiving a certificate for their leadership and commitment.

2025 Bridge Builder Mediators 

Isabella Hropic, Michelle Nasrawi, Violette Senese, Harper Waygood, Alexander Cuthbert, Imogen Kitchiner, Maddison Vlekken, Charlotte Lewis, Chase McDonald, Lauren Hytch, Hargun Dhillon, Sophia Gatia Dawud, Ava Ireland, Emily Zlnkova-Armstrong, Ekkam Gill,

Summer Burgess, Dolcie Kenderdine, Ananyaa Parikh, Rawan Radhi, Piper Baker, Adeeb Ikhlas, Roxie Lockhart, Aryan Rana, Gemma Dart

Congratulations to our 8–10 Years Interhouse Cross Country Champions on their impressive achievements.

8 Years Girls: 1st Margot Radke, 2nd Emilia Angel, 3rd Addison Harding

8 Years Boys: 1st Hunter Munro, 2nd Zeke Fawaz, 3rd Paizley Pagano

9 Years Girls: 1st Andrea Agbuya, 2nd Zoe Cuthbert, 3rd Charlotte Buckley

9 Years Boys: 1st Leo Marr, 2nd Parker Taubman, 3rd Nash Nanai-Williams

The day concluded with a Grandparents’ Afternoon Tea behind the CEC — a warm, welcoming way to end a special celebration.

We’re deeply grateful to all the grandparents who joined us.