Friday 2 October 2026 School Photos on Tuesday 6th October 2026 School Photos will be taken on Tuesday 6th October 2026 for all pupils at Giles Junior. Please ensure your child is in school on time and ready for their photograph.

Thursday 1 October 2026 St Albans Cathedral Trip - Year 5 NORMAL SCHOOL TIME ARRVAL - The coach will be leaving at 9:00am following the register and intend to return before the end of the school day. St Albans Cathedral Trip – Year 5 is an exciting opportunity for our pupils to explore one of the UK's most historic landmarks. The visit will support learning across the curriculum by encouraging children to observe, ask questions, and connect what they learn in class with real places and artefacts. We are committed to ensuring the day is both educational and enjoyable, with clear expectations and appropriate supervision throughout.

Friday 18 September 2026 Vaccinations - Whole school Wednesday 24th September The national vaccination programme is carried out by the NHS. All children are invited to have a nasal spray up the nose. Parents will have already been contacted by the NHS to provide consent.

Friday 18 September 2026 Newsletter Here is the first newsletter of the year! Newsletters are released every two weeks and contain useful infomration, reminders and show case what learning has been happening in each year group. Please do take the time to read it!

Tuesday 8 September 2026 Governor Parent Vacancy Giles Junior is seeking to appoint a Governor Parent to join our governing body. This is an important role within our school community and a great opportunity for parents of primary-aged children to help shape priorities, support high standards, and contribute to decision-making that benefits pupils.

Tuesday 8 September 2026 Parent Meet and Greet Monday 14th September 26 Parent Meet and Greet Monday 14th September 2026: We warmly invite parents and carers of children at Giles Junior School to join us for our Parent Meet and Greet on Monday 14th September 2026. This is a great opportunity to meet members of staff, ask questions, and find out more about how we support pupils throughout the school year. We look forward to welcoming you and working together to ensure your child has a positive start and a successful year ahead.

Tuesday 11 August 2026 New Website Welcome to the New Website for Giles Junior School. We've created a clear, parent-friendly experience designed to help you find the information you need quickly—whether you're looking for school updates, key dates, or guidance on everyday routines for primary-aged children.