Ahoy there!

Welcome on board the Sarisbury Challenger to our new children and families. We are so excited to meet our new Crew Members and to start 'Sailing the Seas to Success' with everyone in September. 

New Crew Starters Programme

New Year R Parents' Evening - Monday 18^th May 5:15-6pm 

A welcome meeting for parents as an introduction to our school. 

Stay and Play Drop In Sessions - Tuesday 9^th June 3:30-4pm OR Wednesday 10^th June 3:30-4pm

Please come anytime between 3:30-4pm on which ever day is more convenient for you. Classes will not have been decided at this point, but this is an opportunity for you and your child to see the Year R environment, meet some of the team and have a look around the whole unit.

Meet the Teacher - Monday 6^th July 10:00-11am

This will be an opportunity for you and your child to drop in and say hello to your new teachers and see where your classroom is. This is a short familiarisation visit of about 10 minutes. You will be able to collect your information pack and purchase a bookbag £6.75 cash/card.

Stay and Play Sessions in class groups - Alphabetically half class each session

Group A    Tuesday 7^th July    3.30pm-4.15pm

Group B    Thursday 9^th July  3.30pm-4.15pm

An opportunity for you and your child to attend a ‘stay and play’ session to meet the class teacher, along with half their classmates. You will have an invitation advising which session you will attend, sent via email at the beginning of July.

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School Readiness

We know starting school is a big milestone for both children and parents. Through play‑based learning, gentle routines and plenty of reassurance, we help our children settle happily into school life. We work closely in partnership with families to support each child’s confidence, independence and readiness for learning. We invite you to explore the checklist below, designed to help you support your child as they prepare for starting school.

Prospective Parents

We warmly welcome prospective families to find out more about our school, ready to join us in September 2027. To support our future families, from September 2026 there will be after school Stay & Play sessions for children to explore the classrooms, school tours during the day and an evening meeting for parents to attend. These dates are yet to be confirmed. If you have any questions, please contact the school Office on 01489 573800. 

If you were unable to attend any of our information meetings, please click here to watch an archived virtual presentation hosted by our Senior Leadership Team. 

Virtual Tour

Please take a moment to enjoy our virtual tour video, where you will find plenty of useful information and a lovely insight into everyday school life.