Letters
Here you will find all the letters sent out to parents.
If you complete the subscription box below and press submit, you will then receive all our letters direct to your email inbox.
We would also urge you to download the School Jotter app. That is where you can access letters, notices and news directly on your phone - use the link below.
Latest Newsletters
- 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 1Please see the attached newsletter
- 02 May 2025
End of Term Newsletter for AprilAmended disco times.
- 01 Apr 2025
Easter Forest Skills Holiday Club with East Riding Council HAFPlease 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 EasterFor 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 CampsPlease 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 tripsPlease see the attachment
- 22 Jan 2025
SEND Coffee Morning & Drop-In Sessions - Update to ContactsWe 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 2024Newsletter attached
- 16 Dec 2024
ERYC activities over the holidaysPlease see the attachment
- 12 Dec 2024
Goalsports Christmas Football - 05 Dec 2024
Activity Clubs over the Christmas HolidaysGood afternoon,
Please see attached the flyer for our upcoming holiday camps that are taking place across East Riding this winter.
The booking link for both our free and paid activity camps can be accessed here:
https://firststep-sports.co.uk/east-riding-camps/ - 19 Nov 2024
Christmas Church ServicesPlease see the attached document with more details of dates, locations and times.
- 25 Oct 2024
End of Term Letter to ParentsPlease see the attached letter from Mrs Dixon
- 22 Oct 2024
Letter regarding new school system after half termPlease read the attached letter regarding the implementation of a new system after half term.
- 11 Oct 2024
DJS Open Morning - Further InformationFurther to our 'save the date' app message earlier this term, please read the attached letter regarding the Open Morning for all parents/carers of current pupils on Tuesday 15th October next week.
Many thanks - 11 Oct 2024
Letter from Mrs DixonLockdown Procedure Practice
- 13 Sep 2024
East Riding Signing Choir - Opportunity to join!Please read the letter below from the School Music Service regarding the Signing Choir - Application Form is attached and paper copies available in school if required.:
This group was set up in January 2024 to provide young people residing in the East Riding
of Yorkshire with the opportunity to sing and sign together in an inclusive ensemble. To be a
member of the choir you should be under 19 years of age, in full-time education.
The rehearsals take place on approximately 4/5 Saturday afternoons from 13:00 to 15:00 at
the Hexagon Music Centre, Coltman Avenue, Beverley. There are various performance
opportunities throughout the east riding during the school year.
To help offset costs there is a subscription fee currently £40.00 for membership of the choir,
which will be collected each term, and a remission policy is in place for cases of hardship. If
you wish to apply for remission please write in confidence to Mr P Walker at the above
address. You will be sent an invoice for the ensemble subscriptions at the appropriate time.
Membership is also on the understanding that your parents organise your travel
arrangements to and from the rehearsals and the concerts.
As I am sure you will realise being a member of the East Riding Signing Choir implies a
commitment to practise the music, regularly attend rehearsals and attend all concerts. In the
event that it is not possible to attend a particular concert we ask that you give us a terms
notice in writing so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
I hope that you will be excited by the thought of joining this group and look forward to
receiving your application form.
Mr P Walker
Deputy Head of Schools’ Music Service - 12 Sep 2024
Drop-In Support for ParentsPlease see the attached poster for details of the new 'drop-in' sessions that will be taking place at school every Monday morning between 9-11am. It is a new initiative here at DJS and the purpose of these sessions is for any parents that may need support with their child's behaviour at home. It will be hosted by Linda Riby from our local Children's Centre and an appointment system may be introduced if the need arises.
- 10 Sep 2024
Attendance - Information from East Riding of Yorkshire CouncilPlease see the attached information from East Riding of Yorkshire Council regarding the change to the Penalty Notice fines for attendance.
- 10 Sep 2024
Driffield School & Sixth Form open evening for current year 6 pupilsPlease see the attached letter from Driffield School with details of their open evening on 26th Sept coming up for current year 6 pupils looking to go there in September 2025. Other Key dates are listed below.
Year 6 Admission deadline 31st October 2024 (please contact school admissions to make your child's application)
Year 6 Induction Day and Evening - Thursday 26th June 2025 - 10 Sep 2024
DJS 150 Year Anniversary InformationPlease see the attached letter for more details of activities for the day.
- 06 Sep 2024
Newsletter September 2024Welcome message and diary dates attached.
