--- title: "Welcome to DSJ!" url: "https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2024-04-21-welcome-to-dsj" school: "Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy" --- # Welcome to DSJ! ![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/news/download(5).jpeg) 21 April 2024 ![](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/images/news/download(5).jpeg) We would like to say a huge welcome to the families who found out that their little one got a place in our Reception class in September. Whether you are new to the DSJ family or already part of our Pre-School We can't wait to have your little one on their journey with us. We will be in touch shortly with transition information, once everyone has accepted their place. Our transition afternoon is booked for Wednesday 12th June 2024 at 2pm, so please save the date! [Early Years Foundation Stage](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/tag/early-years-foundation-stage) [Admissions](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/tag/admissions) [![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/imagecache/100x100c/news/79793832-c985-45d7-962b-fc439c2881ab.jpg)](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2024-04-19-year-5-relay-lesson-developing-technique) Previous ### [Year 5 Relay Lesson - Developing Technique](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2024-04-19-year-5-relay-lesson-developing-technique) [![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/imagecache/100x100c/news/3d3f8ef7-441b-49f6-80a8-b5cc755ff69b.jpg)](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2024-04-22-reception-class-handwriting) Next ### [Reception Class - Handwriting](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2024-04-22-reception-class-handwriting) ### Academy Life - [News](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news) - [Events](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/events) - [Clubs](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/basc) - [School Council](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/school-council) - [Attendance](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/attendance) - [Charities and Fundrasing](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/academy-life/charities-and-fundraising) - ![School Games Gold](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/Gold_Logo_25-26(1).png) - ![Healthy school](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/healthy_school.png) - ![Picture News](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/6_Years_of_Picture_News.png) - ![AP smilestar](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/partners/Screenshot_2026-07-27_10.26.27.png) ##### Location St James Crescent Darwen Lancashire BB3 0EY ##### Contact Us 01254 703260 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Darwenstjames) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/darwenstjames/) © Copyright 2021–2026 Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://darwenstjames.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)