Year 2 / 3 transition
Welcome pack sent out in 2023
Please see word documents below you can print or populate
- Using images of children consent form
- Code of Conduct for internet use & Internet Access Policy
- Skills for Learning & Home School Agreement
- Annual Consent Form for specific off-site learning
- After-school clubs summary
- Helpful information and website links
- Privacy notice
- Administration of Paracetamol form
- School uniform list
- Active8 Minds wrap around care information
- Williams Collins Trust Information Sheet
Year 2 Parents FAQ
Dear Parents/Carers,
I am delighted that your child will be starting at Droxford Junior School on Monday 4th September 2023.
Our staff are committed to working with parents to support and challenge the children to achieve their best. In order to establish an effective partnership the following induction programme has been arranged for you and your child.
Tuesday 13th June 1.15pm – 2.30pm
Fun sports afternoon
Year 2 parents bring their children to Droxford Junior School for a fun sports afternoon. This will help them to become familiar with the school and they will get to know staff and other children as they rotate around different activities. They will need to arrive in their PE kit with a bottle of water. Parents will need to drop their child off at the school reception and collect them at 2.30pm from the quiet area (the central courtyard outside the school hall).
Getting to know the school
Whilst the children are enjoying their activities Year 2 parents will meet the administration team in the hall. They will talk through routines, transport arrangements, school uniform (a dressed mannequin will also be in School) and any questions you may have. Year 6 children will give guided tours during the afternoon. (Parents with children already at Droxford Junior School are most welcome to stay but you may feel you know enough about the school already!) A representative from FODS (Friends of Droxford School) will outline the valuable contribution parents make to the school community.
Wednesday 28th June 6 –7 pm Year 2 Parent’s Curriculum Evening
An overview of the curriculum in school and homework will give you an understanding of what and how your child will be learning. You will have an opportunity to meet the teachers and find out which learning base your child will be working in. A representative from the governing body will outline their role.
On 6/8th June, staff from Droxford Junior School will visit your child’s school (Meonstoke and Newtown Soberton Infant Schools respectively). This will enable them to find out about the children who will be transferring in September. On the evening please inform us of any specific information relating to your child that you feel we should know.
Thursday 6th July 9.15am – 2.30 pm New Learning Base Day
Most Year 6 children will be visiting Swanmore College on this day. This enables all the other children to work in their new learning bases with their teachers. Your child will need to be in their infant school uniform and bring a packed lunch. If you would like your child to have a school dinner please fill in the reply slip below and return to the Droxford school office on or before 23rd May. Please collect them from the quiet area (weather permitting) or hall at 2.30pm.
Transport to School in September 2023
Please follow the link to Hampshire Transport Online Portal the Hampshire Transport website which provides information for Hampshire parents who wish to apply for transport to school http://www3.hants.gov.uk/traveltoschool/sch-transport/stforms.htm You can print, complete and return the form to Hampshire Transport at Winchester, the full address is on the application form (please do not return the form to school as this may delay your request).
Sale of Uniform – Skoolkit skoolkit.co.uk
Skoolkit will have a mannequin set up during our “getting to know the school” day on 13th June from 12.30pm-4pm with samples of our uniform for you to view and/or order. There will also be a sample uniform in school for the Year 2 Parent’s evening on Wednesday 28th June. Alternatively you can order online or visit their shop in Fareham.
Friday 30th June 6.00 pm FODS Summer BBQ
Friends of Droxford Junior School (FODS) will be sending out further details of this event, you and your family will be most welcome to enjoy the event.
Thursday 7th September 10.45 am –12.30 pm Open Morning
There will be an open morning for you to visit your child working in school. They will be able to share their work and give you a tour of their new school! This is a chance for you to ask further questions once they are actually in action! You are also welcome to enjoy lunch with your child. (You can bring your own packed lunch but I would recommend you sample a school dinner!) There will then be a parents evening in October where you will be given specific learning targets for your child.
Please visit the school website at www.droxfordjunior.co.uk. for lots of information and advice. If you do have a query in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact us.
Please return the reply slip to us on or before 23rd May indicating which of these events you are able to attend. Alternatively you can reply via email to adminoffice@droxford.hants.sch.uk please write “Induction 2023” in the subject line.
Finally I would personally like to welcome you and look forward to meeting you. Together we can make Droxford Junior School outstanding for your child.
Yours sincerely
Matthew Dampier
Headteacher
Transport to School in September 2023
Please follow the link to Hampshire Transport Online Portal the Hampshire Transport website which provides information for Hampshire parents who wish to apply for transport to school.
School buses are run and administered by Hampshire County Council School Transport
The Corhampton/Meonstoke and Newtown / Soberton bus is delegated to Wheelers Travel and their contact number is 02380 471800.
If you have any difficulties or queries regarding the buses please contact Hampshire Transport directly as they are their responsibility.