Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School

03/09/2026

🍁Autumn events at Gravesham Family Hub 🍁

🍂 Autumn at Gravesham Kent Family Hub

Discover what’s happening at Gravesham Family Hubs this autumn! Their new timetable runs from Monday 14 September to Friday 23 October and is now available.

All groups and services are completely free to attend. 💜
You can find a range of activities across our local hubs, including:

👶 Baby Groups & Stay & Play sessions
🩺 Child Health Clinics run by KCHFT
💬 Specialist courses including Baby Massage, Stepping Up and Little Talkers
See the image for the full timetable, including session dates, locations and details of which activities require booking.

02/09/2026

🌟 WELCOME BACK TO CECIL ROAD! 🌟

Welcome back to all our wonderful children, families and staff at Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School! 💙

We hope everyone has had a lovely, restful summer and is feeling refreshed and ready for the exciting year ahead. 🥰
A brand-new school year brings new beginnings, new friendships, new experiences and so many opportunities to learn, grow and shine! ✨📚
We are especially excited to welcome all our new children and families to the Cecil Road family. We hope you quickly feel part of our very special school community. 💙

To our returning children — we are looking forward to seeing all the amazing things you will achieve this year, the challenges you will overcome and the memories you will make along the way.

And, of course, a huge welcome back to our fantastic staff team, whose care, dedication and enthusiasm make Cecil Road such a wonderful place to learn and grow. ❤️

Here’s to a happy, exciting and successful new school year filled with laughter, learning, kindness and lots of wonderful memories! 🌈✨
Welcome back, Cecil Road — let’s make it a brilliant one! 💙🎉

01/08/2026

💙 An Update from Team Aspire Pandas 💙

Sadly, Team Aspire Pandas have had to end their challenge earlier than planned.
One of the wonderful swimmers has become unwell, and the team's priority is getting her home safely so she can receive the medical attention she needs. While everyone is naturally disappointed, nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing of the team.

We know so many of you have been cheering them on through the night and this morning, and Miss Honey is incredibly grateful for all of your support, encouragement, and kind messages.

Although today wasn't the ending we had hoped for, this isn't the end of the Aspire Pandas' story. Once everyone is well again, the team will regroup, recover, and come back stronger to take on the challenge another day. 🐼💙

For now, we're asking everyone to keep Miss Honey’s team mate and poorly swimmer in your thoughts and wishing her a speedy recovery!

01/08/2026

https://ultraswimming.org/track/english-channel/?fbclid=PAZnRzaATYDddwZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp6UxXp0kMLL8eQLtlvSNJ3jYZxP9D5lxQarxTnqNoiVPhp_iaT9n5zqn07v-_aem_G0R4VqeoISH8-p0dPnfwzQ

If you would like to track Miss Honey her boat is HIGH HOPES!

English Channel swim tracker, created by Evan Morrison of the Marathon Swimmers Federation. Follow live positions of Channel swim pilot boats.

01/08/2026

🌊💙 GOOD LUCK, MISS HONEY! 💙🌊

The entire Cecil Road Primary & Nursery School community is cheering on our wonderful Reception teacher, Miss Honey, as she takes on one of the world's toughest endurance challenges!
✨ At 1:00am this morning, Miss Honey and her incredible Team Aspire Pandas set off to swim the English Channel as a relay team in support of Aspire, a charity that helps people living with spinal cord injuries rebuild their lives and regain independence.
Swimming the Channel is no easy feat – they'll face cold water, strong tides, busy shipping lanes and a long, demanding journey. Their determination, courage and teamwork are truly inspiring.
We are all so incredibly proud of Miss Honey for taking on this amazing challenge to make a difference for others. ❤️
Please join us in wishing Miss Honey and the whole Team Aspire Pandas the very best of luck. We know you'll all be behind her every stroke of the way!
If you'd like to support Miss Honey and her team, please consider donating to this fantastic cause.

https://www.justgiving.com/team/teamaspirepandas?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL

Good luck, Miss Honey – you've got this! 🏊‍♀️💙🌊

29/07/2026

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Spending time outdoors can play an important role in children’s wellbeing, learning, confidence and development.

However, busy routines, safety concerns and limited access to outdoor space can make it harder for families, schools and carers to prioritise time in nature.

Our latest guide shares simple, practical ideas to help children reconnect with the natural world, including:
• Noticing wildlife during everyday routines
• Taking familiar activities outside
• Creating mini adventures
• Growing plants or building nature at home
• Using technology to identify birdsong, insects and wildlife
• Supporting older children with independence and sensible risk-taking

With realistic ideas for all ages, the guide helps make outdoor time feel accessible, enjoyable and worthwhile.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5ctpa

25/07/2026

🐻 Who's Found the Cecil Bear Yet? 🐻

The Bluewater Bear Hunt is underway... but has anyone spotted Cecil Bear yet? 👀

If you find him, don't forget to snap a selfie and share it in the comments below – we'd love to see all your smiling faces with Cecil! 📸🐻

Happy bear hunting, everyone!
Dartford Bear Hunt

20/07/2026

#❤️🧡💛💚💜

📣 Gravesham families: If you have a child or young person with SEND - don't miss the SEND Roadshow tomorrow! It's a great opportunity to get face-to-face advice, support, and answers right here in your community

📍 Where: Northfleet Family Hub, Hall Road, Gravesend, DA11 8AJ
🕒 When: Tuesday 21st July: 10:30am – 12:30pm

A relaxed, welcoming space where you can:
✨ Speak directly with local services
✨ Get practical advice on education, health & wellbeing
✨ Ask questions and share your experiences
✨ Find out what support is available across Kent

💬 Whether you’re looking for guidance, reassurance, or simply want to understand what help is out there - this is for you.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 There is free on-site parking and children and young people are very welcome. Previous roadshows have helped many local families connect with the right support and walk away feeling more confident and informed - we’d love to see you there.

📅 Keep an eye out on our social channels for more dates across Kent

17/07/2026

As the school year comes to a close, I wanted to send my heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff, children, and families of Cecil Road.

To our incredible staff, thank you for your unwavering dedication, kindness, and commitment. You make a difference in the lives of children every single day, and your hard work and care never go unnoticed. It has always been a privilege to work alongside such a talented and compassionate team.

To all the children, thank you for filling Cecil Road with your laughter, curiosity, determination, and smiles. You are the heart of the school, and I am so proud of everything you have achieved this year. Keep believing in yourselves, being kind to one another, and never stop enjoying learning and exploring the world around you.

As summer begins, I hope you all have the opportunity to relax, make wonderful memories with family and friends, and enjoy every moment of the sunshine.

Wishing every member of the Cecil Road community a safe, happy, and restful summer holiday. I look forward to hearing about all your adventures when the new school year begins.

With warmest wishes,

Mrs Old

17/07/2026

To Our Wonderful Year 6 Leavers

Today we stand with hearts so full,
Of pride, of joy, and memories beautiful.
The laughter shared, the lessons learned,
The friendships made, the dreams you've earned.

From tiny steps through Cecil's Nursery gate,
You've grown into young people, kind and great.
With curious minds and caring hearts,
Each one of you a work of art.

You've faced each challenge, climbed each hill,
With courage, kindness, strength, and will.
You've shown us all what you can be,
The very best of Cecilness for all to see.

As you leave these classrooms today,
New adventures wait along your way.
Carry with you all you've learned,
And all the confidence you've earned.

Remember, wherever life may lead,
Be thoughtful in every word and deed.
Be brave enough to chase each dream,
And kinder than the world may seem.

Though uniforms may change, and schools be new,
A part of Cecil will stay with you.
That spark of hope, that helping hand,
The courage always to take a stand.

We know you'll shine, we'll watch with pride,
With Cecilness forever by your side.
So spread your wings, be bold, be true—
The future is waiting just for you.

Well done on everything you have achieved.
You have made us proud every single day.
Go forward with confidence, believe in yourselves,
And never forget that you will always be a cherished part of the Cecil Road family.

With love, pride, and every good wish for the future,

Your Cecil Road Primary and Nursery School
Family
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