Dear Parents/Carers,

As Blanford Mere Primary School proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we are excited to mark this special milestone with a community event for all to enjoy.

We warmly invite you to join us on Friday 11th July, from 1:15pm to 4:00pm, for a Community Picnic on the school field.

Please feel free to bring along a picnic, picnic blanket, camping chairs, and anything else you need to relax and enjoy an afternoon filled with performances, refreshments, stalls, and fun activities for the whole family.

The afternoon will begin at 1:15pm with a variety of performances from the children, showcasing different decades in celebration of our school's history. After the performances, children will be dismissed into your care to enjoy the remainder of the afternoon together.

To help us ensure all children are safely supervised during the event, we kindly ask that you complete the online form ‘Blanford's 50th Birthday Celebration’ to let us know whether or not you will be attending.

On this day, we ask that children do not bring bags, planners, or books to school to enable a smooth dismissal process. If your child is bringing a packed lunch, please ensure it is in a disposable bag that can be easily thrown away at school.

There will be a variety of stalls, including refreshments, bouncy castles, a tombola—and even the chance to soak a teacher—so don’t forget to bring plenty of spare change!

We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you and hope the sun will be shining for a memorable afternoon.

Warm regards,
Mrs Crook
Headteacher