Driffield Junior School

Latest Newsletters

• 18 Jul 2025
  End of Term Newsletter - Summer 2025

  Please see the attached newsletter

• 17 Jul 2025
  Parents guide to help keep children safe online

  During the summer holidays, without the distraction of school, internet usage for many young people can increase all the way up to September. The attached guide is designed to help parents with a realistic approach to help keep your children safe when using the internet, social media and playing online games.

• 16 Jul 2025
  Active Coast Summer Programme

  The Active Communities Team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council are sharing an exciting opportunity for your child and family this summer. They are thrilled to announce their Active Coast Summer Programme, offering a diverse range of engaging activities designed to keep children active and entertained throughout the six-week holidays. Many of these sessions are free of charge, with some available at a discounted rate. Additionally, they have Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) places available on some of the sessions for children who receive free school meals, ensuring they can participate at no cost.
  
  Programme Highlights Include:
  - The Edge Aerial Adventure Days at Bridlington South Cliff Holiday Park
  - Family Paddleboarding at Baswick Landing, Brandesburton
  - Beach Football & Multi-Sports at Bridlington South Cliff Beach
  - Bushcraft & Outdoor Adventure at Danes Dyke Nature Reserve and Humber Bridge Country Park
  - Sewerby Explorers activity days at Sewerby Hall and Gardens
  - Holiday Heroes Activity Club at Hornsea Hub
  - All Ride Cycling Scheme on Bridlington Promenade
  - Family Fossil Hunts at Mappleton Beach
  - Coastal Walk from Bempton to Bridlington
  
  For detailed information on the sessions, aswell as dates, locations, costs, and booking information please visit our website: www.activecoast.org and navigate to the "What's On" section. Please also see the attached leaflet with more details.

• 07 Jul 2025
  First Step Sports Summer Camps LIVE - Book your place today!

  First Step Sports Summer Camps are now LIVE! The camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, special events and creative play, providing children with a safe, active, and fun-filled summer experience.
  Dates: 4th – 22nd August
  Location: Driffield High School
  Book here: https://booking.firststep-sports.co.uk/dept/27
  Book HAF: https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/6OReGBhfxIQ38JwUROwU
  
  Important Information:
  Funded Places are available for children who receive Free School Meals. Paid Places are available for all other families at an affordable rate. Spaces are expected to reach capacity so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. Please see the attached Flyer. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with the First Step Sports team on 01482 218753.

• 23 May 2025
  Half Term Newsletter - Summer 1

  Please see the attached newsletter

• 02 May 2025
  End of Term Newsletter for April

  Amended disco times.

• 01 Apr 2025
  Easter Forest Skills Holiday Club with East Riding Council HAF

  Please see the attached flyer with details of an Easter Holiday Club funded by HAF.  There are places available for those on FSM and limited places for those who are not entitled to FSM.
  
  Nicola Parkinson, the Director & Wellbeing Practitioner of Amanita Woodland School said,  "It would be lovely to have your young people join me for lots of fun, bushcraft, outdoor activities including forest school, natural crafts, campfire cooking, nature investigation and much more."
  
  email:amanitawoodlandschool@gmail.com  to make enquiries or book a place.

• 24 Mar 2025
  HAF Easter Multi-Activity & Outdoor Camps over Easter

  For more information on their Easter programme and how to book a place, please scan the QR code, visit www.abilite.uk or contact them on:
  info@abilite.uk
  07813131561
  @AbiliteLtd

• 21 Mar 2025
  Free Holiday Activities & Food Camps

  Please see attached the flyer for the upcoming free HAF camps that are taking place over the Easter holidays.
  
  These camps are free for children who receive benefit-related free school meals, but they also have some paid spaces available so there is something available for everyone.
  
  The booking link for both our free and paid holiday camps can be accessed here:
  
  https://firststep-sports.co.uk/east-riding-camps/

• 21 Mar 2025
  DJS Easter Egg Decorating Day - Information for parents

• 03 Mar 2025
  Science Week Letter to Parents

• 14 Feb 2025
  End of Half Term Newsletter - corrected date for year 4 trips

  Please see the attachment

• 22 Jan 2025
  SEND Coffee Morning & Drop-In Sessions - Update to Contacts

  We shared some information last week regarding drop-in sessions for parents and carers of children with SEND. However, there has been a bit of a change to people supporting and contact details have been added for anyone who may have any questions about the group.
  
  Thanks.

• 20 Dec 2024
  End of Term Newsletter - Dec 2024

  Newsletter attached

• 16 Dec 2024
  ERYC activities over the holidays

  Please see the attachment