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School Blog Starting School! Will your child be joining Reception in September 2025? We are looking forward to meeting you and your family!

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Starting School!

Pre-admission information for parents and carers

The blog for all children who are just starting school at Fairlands. 


Will your child be joining Reception in September 2025? We are looking forward to meeting you and your family!

By Mrs Natalie Sembi, Deputy Headteacher , in Starting School! - Tuesday, 15 April 2025

Wednesday 16th April is an exciting day for many of you, finding out where your child will begin their full-time school journey. 

We would like to invite all prospective parents to join us to see a Reception day in action on Wednesday 23rd April, Thursday 24th April, Friday 25th April or Thursday 1st May

Please note tours are limited, you can book by contacting the school office on 01438 351053, or by emailing Amy.McDonagh@fairlands.herts.sch.uk. The office team will be happy to advise which times are available. 

Please note Friday 2nd May is the final day to accept your child's Reception place, you can do this via the Hertfordshire admissions website. 

We will be sharing more information about the transition day and exciting summer holiday collaborations with Little City, Tumble Tots and Track Play on the 'Starting School' blog and the school social media pages:

Facebook: Fairlands Primary School Facebook Link

Instagram: Fairlands Primary School Instagram Link

We look forward to meeting you and your family over the next few months!