Mapperley CE Primary School

11/09/2026

🍁🌟 What a fantastic first week back at school! 🌟🍁
We are incredibly proud of all our children for the wonderful start they have made to the new school year. A special mention goes to our new Reception children, who have settled in brilliantly with smiles, confidence and enthusiasm.
It has been lovely to see new friendships forming, children exploring their learning environment and everyone embracing school life so positively. Thank you to our families for their support during this important transition.
We can't wait for another exciting week ahead! 😊

01/09/2026

01/08/2026

Chatsworth House Community Pass can be borrowed by library members. More information below:

https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/services/chatsworth-community-library-card/chatsworth-community-membership-pass.aspx

19/07/2026

💙🍁Year 6, you are ready.

It is time.

Time for one last wear of this uniform.
Time for one last journey to school.
Time for one last registration.
Time for one last assembly.
Time for one last wander in the corridors.
Time for one last day, everyone together.
Time for one last goodbye to your teacher.

And for parents...

Walk with your child one last time this week. Even if they tell you they don't need you to. Talk about the sticks they collected, the paintings they carried so carefully, the sports days, the nativities, the trips, the friendships and the memories made along the way.

Remember how small that hand felt on the very first day. Hold it again as you make this final journey together.

Tell them how proud you are. Tell them how excited you are for everything that lies ahead.

Because now...

It is time to move on.
Time for the next step.
Time for new adventures.
Time to look forward and not back.

To our Year 6 children: be brave, be kind, be curious and be yourself. You leave us with wonderful memories and endless pride.

You are ready.

And to the parents and families who have walked beside them every step of the way- you've done a great job.

It is time. 💙🍁