Pammy's Post 10.07.2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

Family Support Worker Pammy Bhambra shares important community updates, affordable local summer activities, and wellbeing support services ahead of the summer break.

Pammy's Post – 10th July 2026

Family Support Worker Pammy Bhambra shares important community updates, affordable local summer activities, and wellbeing support services ahead of the summer break.

Important Update: Farewell from me...Sort of. 

• KAPZ Closure: After 25 years, KAPZ breakfast and after-school care will be closing. I will remain at the school as Family Support Worker - Several existing KAPZ staff members will transfer to the school's new wrap-around provision to ensure familiar faces for pupils. Contact the school office for further details.

Summer Activities & Events

• Costa Del Croydon (1st–31st August): A free rooftop urban beach at Centrale Shopping Centre featuring sand, a toddler paddling pool, and live entertainment. Daily sessions run 11:30 AM–3:00 PM and 3:30 PM–7:00 PM.

• CALAT Free Family Workshops (4th–13th August): Free hands-on sessions including crafts, drama, den building, and reading at Croydon Clocktower and MHA Wilderness Garden.

• LEGO Creativity Workshop: Build a butterfly garden for £5 per child (ages 6–12) at the LEGO Store (advance booking required).

• Ready Steady Sail! (19th–20th July): Free interactive boat-building event for ages 3+ at the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich (advance booking required).

Wellbeing & Key Dates

• Family Support: Guidance and online support are accessible throughout the break via Kooth, YoungMinds, NHS Every Mind Matters, and Simply Connect Croydon for local food bank access.

• Return to School: Children return for the autumn term on Thursday, 3rd September.

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