Michael Drayton Junior School

We have all safely arrived in Plymouth. We are dropping off our bags and then heading for our dinner.

PLACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026! 📢

Are you looking for a school where your child will thrive, achieve and make lasting memories?
At Michael Drayton Junior School, we are proud to offer:
⭐ Exceptional pastoral care
⭐ Free Breakfast Club every day from 8.00am
⭐ £1 schools dinners for Autumn Term 2026*
⭐ STEM Studio and specialist learning spaces
⭐ Spanish lessons taught across the school
⭐ OPAL lunchtimes
⭐ A wide range of free extracurricular clubs
⭐ Residential adventures for every pupil

*Regular cost £2.00

We currently have Year 3 places available, along with a limited number of places in other year groups.
Come and discover why so many families choose Michael Drayton Junior School- We are Warwickshire’s largest junior school!

📍 To apply for a place, please contact Warwickshire School Admissions:
📞 01926 414121
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.warwickshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions

📢 PLACES STILL AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026! 📢

Are you looking for a school where your child will thrive, achieve and make lasting memories?
At Michael Drayton Junior School, we are proud to offer:
⭐ Exceptional pastoral care
⭐ Free Breakfast Club every day from 8.00am
⭐ £1 schools dinners for Autumn Term 2026*
⭐ STEM Studio and specialist learning spaces
⭐ Spanish lessons taught across the school
⭐ OPAL lunchtimes
⭐ A wide range of free extracurricular clubs
⭐ Residential adventures for every pupil

*Regular cost £2.00

We currently have Year 3 places available, along with a limited number of places in other year groups.
Come and discover why so many families choose Michael Drayton Junior School- We are Warwickshire’s largest junior school!

📍 To apply for a place, please contact Warwickshire School Admissions:
📞 01926 414121
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.warwickshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions

Does your child attend Michael Drayton Junior School. Steph our Swim Manager has been delivering the water safety message in assembly this afternoon to the Year 3,4,5 & 6s. We hope they all took on board this important message ahead of the summer holidays

The latest Family Information Service Newsletter is now available here:

https://mailchi.mp/warwickshire/family-information-service-newsletter-1219204-96fqcdqqps-8833387?e=6c0288ff96

Here's a look back at the schools of our Academy Trust's celebrations of World Environment Day 2026. 🌳🌍

🏏 We’re ready to bat for England! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

To celebrate the start of the Women’s T20 World Cup, we kicked things off in style today with a lunchtime cricket match! 🌟

Throughout this half term, all pupils will have the opportunity to get behind the England Women’s team, follow their progress in the tournament and develop their own cricket skills during PE lessons. 🏏

From batting and bowling to teamwork and sportsmanship, we’re excited to inspire our pupils through the excitement of international sport — come on England! 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

🌍MDJS World Cup 2026 – Adopt a Nation!🌍

Over the coming weeks, every class and staff team at Michael Drayton Junior School will be adopting a World Cup nation as part of our exciting cultural capital project. Pupils and staff will explore languages, traditions, food, music, geography and national identity, helping them develop a deeper understanding of the diverse world around them.

You may notice that England is not one of our adopted nations. While many of us will undoubtedly be cheering on England and celebrating our rich English heritage, we wanted to use this opportunity to broaden pupils’ horizons by exploring cultures and countries beyond those they experience every day.

Alongside our cultural learning, pupils will also have the opportunity to take part in our House World Cup lunchtime football competitions over the next five weeks.
We are looking forward to a fantastic celebration of learning, diversity and sport across our school community.

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Bingo!

Well done to 4LF who enjoyed an extra session of Opal play for winning Opal Bingo, they definitely made the most of it! 🎉

Sports betting has become increasingly visible online, appearing across apps, websites, social media, sports coverage and gaming spaces.

Even when young people are not legally old enough to gamble, they may still encounter betting messages through adverts, influencers, tipsters, friends or adult accounts.

Our latest guide highlights key risks, including:
• Easy online access
• Gambling becoming normalised around sport
• Peer and influencer pressure
• Free bet offers
• Impulsive spending and chasing losses

It also offers practical advice for parents, carers and educators on starting calm conversations, setting safer digital boundaries, spotting warning signs and finding support.

Download the guide here: https://vist.ly/577v8