Welcome to our Gayton Junior School page for parents and carers.
20/08/2026
Thinking about all of our former pupils who are collecting GCSE results today. No matter what the results, we know you will have tried your hardest and these are only the stepping stones to your next big adventure! We can’t wait to hear all about it!
As temperatures continue to hit the highs during the summer break, it’s a good time to remind ourselves at the halfway point of the holidays about water safety. We spent some time going over some of the more basic rules of water safety before the holidays with the children in assembly. Please remind your children about the basic rules of safety, particularly if they are visiting areas where there is open water without you in the next few weeks. They can never hear these warnings too many times. Stay safe.
12/08/2026
Wishing our former pupils who will be getting ready to collect their A Level results tomorrow lots of luck! Whichever journey you take on next, we hope you are just as successful. Please remember we love to hear about your plans and how you have got on!
26/07/2026
23/07/2026
Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes where kids can eat free during the various UK 2026 school holidays from Money Saving Central: 👉 https://moneysavingcentral.co.uk/kids-eat-free 🍔🍕🥤
23/07/2026
Have a wonderful summer everyone. Stay safe and we will see you all in September. Thank you to everyone for your support over the last year.
23/07/2026
The final newsletter of the year is live
https://gaytonj.derby.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/Week-39-3.pdf
23/07/2026
And, just like that, it was all over. This is your last opportunity for that walk to school Y6 parents! ❤️
21/07/2026
We currently have availability across many of our swimming lessons for a range of ages and abilities.
Whether you are just starting out, building water confidence, or looking to continue developing your technique, our lessons are designed to help more people learn to swim and feel safe, comfortable and confident in the pool.
Please use the link below to enquire about lesson availability.
Lonsdale: https://www.lsst.org.uk/contact-form/
Gayton: https://gaytonpool.org.uk/contact-form/
21/07/2026
Has anxiety stopped your family going places?
Have you stopped planning days out because the journey feels harder than the destination?
You’re not alone.
Thanks to funding from East Midlands Railway (EMR) we’re offering free support for children experiencing travel anxiety.
This isn’t only for children who are worried about trains.
It may also help children who:
🚆 are anxious travelling anywhere
🏠 struggle to leave home
🚗 worry about car journeys
🤢 have developed anxiety following travel sickness
🌍 find unfamiliar places overwhelming
Every child begins with a free assessment call, helping us understand whether these sessions are the right fit.
Assessment calls are available on Thursdays.
If you’ve been avoiding trips because anxiety has become the loudest voice, we’d love to hear from you 🌈💚♥️