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We are a school of approximately 320 pupils (aged 7-11) in the village of Drayton about 4 miles from the City of Norwich.

Norwich, UK
Joined April 2012
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
Goodbye Year 6! Enjoy wearing your special leaver’s T-shirts.
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@DraytonJunior
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6 years
Lots of fun for children and staff in the snow today. Not sure who was enjoying it the most!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
A huge thank you to all those who gave so generously today. We managed to raise a whopping £775.96 for Immy, which means the staff cracker challenge will go ahead on Friday as agreed.😬
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
I can officially announce that after some highly competitive knock out rounds, Mrs Holmes is the staff "cracker eating in a minute" champion!Footage of this momentous event will be posted, once staff have finished quenching their thirst.👅
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
Lovely to have a full school again with all the children enjoying their first day back and following the new procedures so well.All very keen to get on with their learning. If they can just keep this up until July...
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Lovely sunshine at Hilltop for Year 4
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
Year 4 have arrived safely at Hilltop. Now enjoying our first activities! #sunshine
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Look what Olly from 6W got through the post today! Eagle-eyed Olly spotted a tiny typing error in his reading book and messaged the publisher. What a lovely surprise to receive these from David Walliams to say well done!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Goodbye Mr Oldham- thanks for all you’ve done for DJS. Good luck in your new job!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Activities are underway at Hilltop and the sun is shining ☀️
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
5S, 5I and 3T have collaborated on this outdoor poppy sculpture to commemorate the centenary of Armistice Day.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
Thanks to everyone who helped support our Y5 Macmillan Coffee Morning today. We raised an amazing £597.29!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
We're all ready for our activities in the sunshine!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
Well done Drayton! Came away with boys trophy, relay cup and overall winners. A great team effort!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
7 years
Celebrations at DJS this afternoon as the pool reopens with a new roof and a 'Thank You' tea party for everyone who helped fundraise the £60,000 needed over the past two years.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
Year 4 are enjoying the games room before dinner.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
A lovely afternoon in the sunshine at Hilltop. Lots of fun and great attitudes.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Year 4 Group 2 after a night walk @HilltopNorfolk .
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
A new pupil joined us in school today...
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
11 months
Congratulations to Jack on his School's Champion award, received today from the Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
As the year none of us could have predicted comes to an end, thank you for all your support - particularity during this challenging term - and we look forward to seeing the children again in September.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Our lovely choir singing at Drayton’s Platinum Jubilee celebration, as the beacon is lit.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
A wonderful final day, as a whole school, today not sure when we will all be together again but in the meantime we hope you all stay safe.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Great fun today as we try to walk, run or jog from Land's End to John O'groats for Sport Relief. Arrived in Scotland at lunchtime, not far now!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
Excellent cup final from the girls today. It went to extra time and unfortunately they lost 3-2. All of the girls did a brilliant job and should be very proud of the effort they put in.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Our winning team photo! Well done all.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Keyworker children have enjoyed making fruit kebab bird feeders today. @Natures_Voice @RSPBEngland @RSPB_Learning #BigGardenBirdWatch
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Another epic day at brancaster. Cycling and a very muddy coastal safari.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Well done Team Drayton! We came home with Girls' shield, relay cup and overall winners. As well as one city sports record: Hermoine y5 150m! A super team effort.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
11 months
We had a great day at the Royal Norfolk Show today thanks to Norfolk Music Service. We made fruit kebabs, saw farm animals & machinery, and even broke a Guinness World Record! Some of us even had a wave from HRH Prince William 👑
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
Our Immy total has now reached £811.50. Thank you Saffy and Mia for giving up your time, at the weekend, to run a craft sale in order to raise more money. All the children are now looking forward to seeing the staff attempt those crackers!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Year 5 and 6 were out on their Sponsored Spy Walk today - raising money for the school library whilst finding out about the history of Drayton.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Thank you for all my gifts, cards and well wishes over the last few days. I have been given a wonderful send off at DJS and take with me so many fond memories. D Oldham
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
They're all yours for six weeks! Wishing all the children, and their families, a wonderful summer and best wishes to all the year sixes leaving us today.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Look at these amazing Christmas Classroom doors! (1 of 3)
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
11 months
Year 6 have arrived at Eaton Vale and have started some team games before we settle into rooms and first activities.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Keeping a close eye on weather this evening and consulting with other heads in the area.will make a decision-regarding tomorrow-either later this evening or very early in morning.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
A fun afternoon at Hilltop. Lots of fantastic activities and team-building!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Some very muddy Year 4s after cycling at Hilltop
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Well done to Thomas, Ellie and Ryley who were the winners of our Y6 photography competition. Your photos are stunning - they are now framed and displayed in school.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Year 5 are enjoying a lovely day on the water at Whitlingham Broad!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
Year 5 start their trip to Pleasurewood Hills by meeting Woody Bear!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
The sun is still shining at Hilltop. Lots of fun, challenges and new experiences!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Having fun at Hilltop playing before our first activities 🌳🌞
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Great win from the girls’ football team today to make them league winners. Well done👏
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Year 5 had a fantastic day yesterday at Pleasurewood Hills, learning all about the forces and mechanics of fairground rides…… and having some fun too!!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Congratulations to ALL the children that took part in city sports. There was some amazing individual performances but it really is a team effort and the children were brilliant. Also a big thank you to all the parents that helped out and came along to support.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
Lovely leaver's assembly this morning as the children shared their memories of DJS. All the very best to those saying goodbye and we look forward to seeing the other children again in Sept. Have a great summer!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 months
An evening filled with Owls and Mice and everything nice from the Tuck Shop 🍬 @HilltopNorfolk
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
7 years
Some very lively children @ Hilltop who WILL (hopefully) fall asleep very soon!!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Our children enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner, complete with crackers and festive music. Mrs 'Elf' Read joined in the Christmas spirit and helped the kitchen to serve everybody. Yum!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
8 years
City Sports 2016: Drayton Jun Sch - winners of Field Events Trophy, Relay Cup, Boys' Shield and overall Team Trophy.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
With one group home, the second year 6 group have arrived at @BrancasterNT and with a birthday to celebrate!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
A fabulous day of activities. We're very proud of everyone here at Hilltop. We're now having fun in the games room before dinner.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
Group 2 have arrived safely and are excited to start their first activity.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Nerves of steel on the high ropes this morning. Awesome attitude in y4!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
Year 6 have arrived at @BrancasterNT . The weather is drizzly but the children are excited and ready to start an afternoon of activities.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Leavers Assembly @StMegs Good luck to all our leavers today; we hope you leave with happy memories and bright futures.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Congratulations to our brilliant Y5/6 Cross Country runners - 1st place for the Girls Team & 2nd for the Boys Team (best of 5 results across the series) Absolutely Awesome! Couldn’t be prouder of their teamwork.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Here's our crossing patrol lady looking very festive this morning. Thank you for bringing a smile to the faces of the children crossing safely and to drivers on School Road too!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
5S are very pleased to see each other again!! Welcome back to all of our lovely pupils!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
A full morning of adventurous activities. We are so proud of how determined and courageous our children are. 😄
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
Some children from 5S had a zoom call with the residents of Badger’s Wood to combat loneliness. Check it out on tonight’s BBC Look East @FriendInDeed_ @BBCLookEast
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
7 years
@DraytonJunior All ready for bed @ Hilltop. Let's hope they sleep!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 months
We are being brave in the cave! 🪨 The cold chill isn’t stopping our morning activities at @HilltopNorfolk ❄️
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
3I have been working on a piece of collaborative art. The children are delighted with their wonderful rainbow!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Some more action shots from today!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Getting ready for High Ropes @HilltopNorfolk
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Will helped Mrs Lovett and Mr Silvester get to the top of the Totem Pole @HilltopNorfolk
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
The children have decided to liven the coach trip to Wembley by singing a continuous medley of religious hymns from assembly. This is not what we were expecting!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
8 years
Our synchronised swimming, street dancing, trophy winners. Well done girls. Thank you @WNDSSP
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
We have lift off! What a great way to end rocket week!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Wishing all our families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Goodbye and good riddance to 2020!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 months
Great day at the @WNDSSP Sportshall athletics competition at UEA. Y4 came second in the morning and Y6 came third in the afternoon. Well done to all the athletes and to @TaverhamHigh PE leaders.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
8 years
Our athletics team ready for action. Good luck to you all at this afternoon's City Sports.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
As tomorrow will be the final time the children will get to be with their class, for sometime, we want to make it as happy a day as possible. Therefore tomorrow will be a non-uniform day with no charge.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Year 6 have enjoyed raft building, coastal safari, kayaking and orienteering today.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Lovely day at @EatonVale today. Here's some of the year 6s enjoying pedal karts, tomahawk throwing, canoeing and archery.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
First Y6 group have arrived safely in @BrancasterNT weather looking good and all are excited about this afternoon’s activities: orienteering, kayaking and crabbing.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 months
Group 1 have settled into the crazy life at @HilltopNorfolk . Our first afternoon has been filled lots of screams on the Big Zipper, muddy clothes… and sunshine! 🌳 🌞
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
5S celebrate World Book Day!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
3 years
Year 5 are enjoying a Virtual School Trip to Windsor Castle today. Linking up live with their education expert. @RCT
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
7 years
Brilliant afternoon- coastal safari and rafting @BrancasterNT
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Our school joined together for the one minute silence this morning, with a visiting trumpeter playing The Last Post.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Massive congratulations to all 30 children who participated in today’s cross country. Runners up overall! @WNDSSP
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
Over the coming week staff will be making well being calls to all the children to remind them that they haven't been forgotten, as we enter week seven of lockdown! This will be a chance to catch up with them and hear all about what they have been doing.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Thank you Queen Elizabeth II,1926 - 2022, for your true dedication to service for over 70 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones at this sad time. May she Rest in Peace.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Some air rifles, canoeing and raft building. Beautiful weather and they are all having a lovely time.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Very messy fun at the Hilltop Assault Course!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
A great way to end a busy week for Y6 - with some rocket launching!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
6 years
Warming up in the Hilltop Games Room after a chilly day doing amazing outdoor activities!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
7 years
Fabulous time at cross country today - thanks WNDSSP. Very proud of our winning team!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
5 years
Not so dry now #soaked . First activity completed
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
5S are all ready for our whole school jubilee picnic!
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Mrs Plane, our school crossing patrol officer, doesn't miss a trick (or treat!) when there is the opportunity to put a smile on our children's faces.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
Super summer music extravaganza after school for parents/carers 🎶 Well done everybody, you were all brilliant!🌟
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
4 years
Year 5 and 6 have enjoyed a visit from ex-Olympian and running coach Paul Evans this week. He talked about having determination and perseverance as well as taking PE lessons on running.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
2 years
All arrived and activities underway: backwoods cookjng, canoeing and team building.
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@DraytonJunior
DraytonJuniorSchool
1 year
The last breakfast for the first group of Year 4 at Hilltop. 🍽️ As you can clearly see, the children AND teachers are still buzzing with energy. 😉 We look forward to welcoming the second half of Year 4 at lunch time.
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