Year 6 Summer School 2026
If you require any additional information on our Summer School please email: summerschool@murraypark.derby.sch.uk
Introduction
Murray Park School is hosting a fantastic Year 6 summer school for one week only on Monday 17th August – Friday 21st August 2026. The day begins at 8:30am and runs until 3:00pm each day. Our summer school is a free programme open to all Year 6 students who join our school in September 2025.
Our summer school programme allows Year 6 students to meet our friendly staff team and get to know their new classmates. This opportunity is an excellent way to ensure a smooth transition from primary school to secondary school which can be a huge step for any child. Students will benefit from getting to know our wonderful school site, experience some of our fantastic facilities and begin to experience life at Murray Park School ahead of September. Our helpful staff team will be here to provide support and answer any questions or worries students may have throughout the summer school programme.
The Murray Park Year 6 summer school programme is a great opportunity for our new Year 7 students to have fun, relax with friends and prepare for their exciting journey at secondary school in September. In addition, there are some brilliant prizes to be won during the week including vouchers for a family takeaway evening, money off school uniform and stationary starter packs to name a few.
Key Information
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Monday 17th August – Friday 21st August
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Arrival by 8:30am
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Finish at 3:00pm
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Comfortable clothing suitable for active sessions and changeable weather
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A sun hat and sunscreen
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A refillable water bottle
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A raincoat
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Writing equipment (pen and pencil)
Activities
We plan an exciting, action-packed week planned for our Year 6 students. Your child will experience taster sessions in a range of subjects, arts and crafts, a giant inflatable assault course and team building activities. We had several outside organisations who will be running events at our summer school including the Derby County Community Trust and Cycle Derby.
Food and Drink
A breaktime snack and drink, as well as lunch, is provided free each day. The lunch is prepared using fresh ingredients each day and we encourage students to try one of the options available – details of the menu are posted below. If students do choose to bring their own food it should not contain traces of nuts.
Each day there will be a selection of fresh fruit and yoghurt available.
All our Meat products are Halal.
Reserving a place
Please see this link: Year 6 2026 Summer School Sign Up – Monday 17th August to Friday 21st August 2026 – Fill in form
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can drop off your son/daughter from 8.30am each morning of Summer School. We strongly discourage this so students gain the full benefits of the full week programme; however, we realise due to prior plans this is not always possible. Please email summerschool@murraypark.derby.sch.uk if you would like to discuss. Definitely. One of the main reasons why Summer School takes place is to prepare students for secondary school life in September. We have a dedicated and experienced transition team who can support your son/daughter at Summer School and when they start in September. No. Summer School is an excellent opportunity for Year 6 students to get to know the site without any other of our students.
Contact Details
If you require more information regarding our summer school you can contact us on any of the below methods:
Email: summerschool@murraypark.derby.sch.uk
Telephone: 01332 515921
Summer school organisers:
- Mrs Teresa Day – Transition Coordinator
- Mr George Hagen – Deputy Headteacher