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Around the World
22/06/2026 2:04 PM
The children at DJS have been busy prepping this year's entry into Driffield Town Council's annual trail. This year's theme is 'Around the World' and DJS were challenged with 'Egypt'. Using sand and acrylic paint (and their knowledge of Egypt from Year 3 history lessons!) they created this. Well done! Look out for it in a shop window this summer!
Understanding Anxiety Workshop
22/06/2026 2:00 PM
Please see the attached poster for a parent workshop, this is an “Understanding Anxiety Workshop” on the 21 of July (online).
The link is below or there is a QR code is on the poster to book on now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understanding-anxiety-a-parentcarer-workshop-tickets-1992004559260?aff=oddtdtcreator
Any questions, please contact the Mental Health Support Team on 01482 205205.
Cinema at All Saints'
22/06/2026 1:00 PM
Next cinema event in All Saints' Driffield Church Hall (behind the Church) Saturday 27th June.
4pm - The Land of Sometimes (2025) (U) (1hr 19mins)
7pm - Hamnet (2025) (12) (2hrs 6mins)
Doors open 30 minutes before the showings for refreshments. Everything is free!
Hockey Tournament
22/06/2026 11:54 AM
Huge well done to the two hockey teams who represented DJS last Wednesday night at the Driffield Astro. Both teams came third in their leagues following some tough competition from other schools in the cluster.
Huge well done to all of the children for all of their great sportsmanship and effort. Thanks to Mr Inns for hosting the tournament. Thanks too to all of the parents who came out to support!
Holiday Activities & Food programme
22/06/2026 11:36 AM
Over the summer holidays, a wide range of free, fun and creative activities will be available for children and young people across the East Riding as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, funded by the Department for Education.
Funded places including animal experiences, watersports and dance camps from 50 HAF providers are available to children and young people from Reception age (4 years old) up to 16 years old for families in receipt of benefits related free school meals and council tax support, with paid places now available on all programmes for everyone to enjoy the same experiences.
New to HAF this summer:
- Sports leadership award for young people in Bridlington
- STEM activities in Driffield and Bridlington
- Graffitti art in Goole
- Sensory activities and den building in Hessle
- Archery and multisports in Aldbrough, Bilton, Burstwick, Keyingham, Patrington and Preston
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SEND specific karaoke and street dance in Beverley and South Cave
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Cricket in Bridlington
- Dance workshop for young people in Hull
- Italian inspired hands-on cooking workshop in Hornsea
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Drama workshops leading to a pantomime performance in Brandesburton
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Holistic therapies in Bridlington
- Outdoor adventure sessions in Sancton and Market Weighton
- SEND specific outdoor adventure programme in Bridlington
- Lots of new holidays clubs across the East Riding with sport, art and craft and team games.
Most sessions are 4 hours long and each child/young person can book up to 16 free sessions subject to availability via their booking website – . For information on a paid place, please visit eryc.link/haf
Online Parent Workshop - Transitioning from year 6 to year 7
17/06/2026 2:57 PM
The NHS are running a free online workshop for parents whose children are moving up to Year 7 in September.
The workshop will cover: Understanding how to prepare children and young people for change in relation to school transition. Exploring the impacts and top tips on how you can best support them.
Monday 6 July at 5pm - 7pm (latest)
ONLINE
Booking Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parent-workshop-being-change-ready-school-transition-tickets-1991547192263
Please see the attached poster for more information and QR code booking link.
Solving crimes in Year 3
17/06/2026 2:21 PM
Year 3 have been recruited as Police Officers to solve the crime of the mysterious disturbance in the DJS garden! Here are Officers from 3W inspecting the crime scene and making notes. They are taking their roles very seriously and will be writing their crime report tomorrow!
Year 4 Sports Day
16/06/2026 2:16 PM
4GB had great fun on their Sports Day despite the weather. Here are some proud medallists.
Outdoor learning in Year 5
15/06/2026 2:21 PM
Year 5 have been making the most of summer term using the outdoors for learning! They have used their maths skills at Dalby measuring river depth, art skills to create leaf rubbings, geography skills to orienteer and science skills to observe river wildlife. They have even started learning how to play rounders in their outdoor PE lessons.
Year 4 Djembe Drumming
15/06/2026 10:46 AM
4G are enjoying their djembe drumming lessons this half term. They are learning lots of rhythms to accompany ‘The Circle of Life’ soundtrack from ‘The Lion King’. At the end of the lesson, Eddie serenaded them once again with his amazing piano playing! Jamie Cullum eat your heart out!