William Barcroft Junior School

'Success and happiness for all'

Message from the Principal:

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to this week’s newsletter.

I have to start with the biggest well done to all of our year six superstars! Every single one of our 80 pupils gave it their all during SATs week and I couldn’t be prouder of them. Thank you also to parents for your help in ensuring children were all at breakfast club promptly too; this was a huge help and really settled the children each morning. It has been lovely to see them enjoying their rewards and down time together today.

Thank you to the parents who have given their views by filling in our consultation. Can I encourage every parent to fill this in; we really do want to know what everyone thinks in order to make our decisions. I will be back on the morning gate now SATs are finished so please feel free to ask if you have any queries around this.

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We have again had a busy fortnight in school, enjoying a lovely VE Day celebration in the sunshine last week. Year 5 children have also been working on our dance value of ambition at IntoUniversity, and year 4 have been enjoying their exciting science experiments.

We said a temporary goodbye on Friday to Mrs Burman who is due to give birth to her baby shortly. She will be returning later this year and we wish her all the best for this exciting chapter in her life. Miss Hutson will be teaching alongside Miss Slack in 5B for the remainder of this academic year.

We have added some more useful dates to the bottom of the newsletter for you in preparation for the very busy summer two term.

Details will follow but dates are now set for key events.

Please enjoy reading about what the children have been up to, and have a lovely weekend everyone.

S Sargent

Principal

A big well done to year 6!

A huge congratulations to all our amazing Year 6 pupils! You have worked incredibly hard in the lead-up to and throughout your SATs week and we are so proud of your resilience, effort and positive attitudes. You tackled each paper with focus and determination. We celebrate in style on Friday but taking some time to cool down in the sunshine after a busy week! Now, it's time to relax and celebrate all that you have achieved. Well done, Year 6!

We would like to say a huge thank you to Country Style for supplying the bread and lots of treats for our SATS breakfast club.

We have also had a visit today from Country Style to deliver us some tasty doughnuts to enjoy now we have finished our tests!

If you child is absent, please contact the school office via telephone rather than the enquires email so that we can log your child's absence before the registers close.

Punctuality - Every Moment Matters

The school doors open at 8.35am and your child will be registered in their classrooms at 8.45am. Thank you for your continued support in working with us to help your child reach their full potential.

Summer Term 1

Tuesday 13th May - Thursday 15th May - Year 5 IntoUniversity days

Wednesday 21st May - Year 3 Portals to the Past

Wednesday 23rd May - Year 5 drama workshops by Clee Academy

Friday 23rd May - Last day of term

Summer Term 2

Monday 2nd June - School reopens for children

Monday 2nd June - School photographs

Monday 2nd June - Thursday 12th June - Year 4 Multiplication Check

Tuesday 3rd June - Year 5 Vikings Workshop

Wednesday 4th June - 9.30am-10.30am Compass Go drop in for parents

Wednesday 4th - Friday 6th June - Year 6 BacktoBear Residential

Friday 6th June - Year 3 and Year 4 IntoUniversity day

Tuesday 10th June - Year 5 Grimsby College trip

Wednesday 11th June - Fire safety assembly

Thursday 12th June - Empathy Day

Friday 13th June - School closed - training day

Monday 16th June - Y5/Y6 Sports Day

Monday 16th June - Year 4 Trip

Tuesday 17th June - Y3/Y4 Sports Day

Wednesday 18th June - Year 4 Trip

Tuesday 24th May - Year 5 space workshop at Clee Academy

Wednesday 25th June - Junior Singing Festival

Monday 7th July - Year 5 Learning Showcase & Graduation

Tuesday 8th July - Year 6 Results Day

Wednesday 9th July - Year 4 Learning Showcase

Wednesday 9th July - Year 6 Beach Trip

Thursday 10th July - Year 3 Learning Showcase

Friday 11th July - Talent Showcase

Friday 11th July - Year 5 Sleep over at school

Friday 11th July - Reports to parents

Monday 14th July - Year 6 Leavers party

Tuesday 15th July - The Greatest Showman Production

Wednesday 16th July - Behaviour Treat trip

Friday 18th July - Year 6 Leavers assembly for parents 9:15

Friday 18th July - Last day of term - 2pm finish

General Information

Please do not ride bikes and scooters on the school grounds, this is for children and adults. This is for the safety of our children, thank you.
Please note, electric scooters are not allowed on the school site due to health and safety regulations and not having the facilities to store them in school.
Please do not bring pets onto the school site due to health and safety regulations. This includes picking up from after school clubs.

PE kit MUST be brought to school on your child's PE days,

Year 3 and Year 5 will have PE Tuesday and Thursday

Year 4 and Year 6 will have PE Monday and Wednesday

WBJS Newsround from the Pupil Governors

YEAR 3

In English we have been reading a new book called James and the Giant Peach. We are now on chapter 16 and James is inside the giant peach with his insect friends. However, they are inside whilst the giant peach is rolling around the city!

In maths we have been learning about money and Roman numerals. 1=I, 2 =II, 3=III, 4 =IV and 5=V.

In PE we have been listening to music and created a dance story. We took it in turns to follow each other's dance moves.

I like science and all the experiments we do. We have recently learned about plants and we did an experiment with celery and a flower. We had to observe if the water and food dye travelled through them. The celery turned blue the most.

Baillie, Year 3.

YEAR 4

We have just finished reading The Highland Falcon Thief and we are now drafting a newspaper which reports on the capture of the thief.

This week we have been learning about money and practising our times tables ready for our multiplication tables check in June.

We have looked at our science experiment which was an observation over time and concluded that fresh orange, cordial and vinegar are bad for the enamel on our teeth and water is the best.

We've also talked about what makes a healthy, balanced plate in our PSHCE lesson.

Annabelle, Year 4.

YEAR 5

This week we have been writing a letter to Mrs Sargent to try and persuade her to agree with us.

We are currently reading The Lost Whale where a boy has been whale watching with a friend. We will read more of this next week.

We walked to Into University where we completed a programme about zoology and we made a mask.

In science we have been learning about the human body and how it changes through puberty.

In spelling we have been learning how to spell difference and different.

Sofia, Year 5.

YEAR 6

This week it has been my birthday and we have completed our SATS! We have spent plenty of our time doing revision so that we were ready for the tests alongside some mindfulness activities to keep us happy.

In PE we have been doing athletics were we have been using hurdles on the spring race track.

In music we have been singing along to Mr Blake on his guitar.

On Friday we had a year 6 SATS party to celebrate our success. We completed lots of activities such as football with Mr Ferrier, rounders and games in the classroom. We also had an ice cream van come in the afternoon and we all received a free ice cream.

Jacob, Year 6.

🌟 bARCROFT stARS 🌟

Every Friday, we celebrate the fantastic work and attitudes of our children during our Star of the Week assembly. Each teacher presents their Star of the Week, Reader of the Week and TTRS of the Week whilst our Learning Mentors award fastastic behaviour and kindess on the playground. We also celebrate our birthdays in style with a whole school sing-song and give out spot prizes for fantastic work and home reading.

If your child is chosen for this assembly, you will receive a message no later than Thursday.

Weekly Home Reads

Please can we remind all parents that children are required to read 3 times a week at home and their reading record is expected in school every day. There are a multitude of beneficial reasons why children should read at home: comfort and reassurance, confidence and security, relaxation, happiness and fun. It is essential that we are providing children with the time to explore stories, giving them time and full attention when reading them a story, asking questions to support comprehension and clear routines. Reading at home builds self-esteem, vocabulary, feeds imagination and even improves their sleeping patterns. Not to mention that it supports all areas of the curriculum and increases progress, development and understanding. We offer a well-stocked library and purple area which provides reading books to take home and children are rewarded when completing 3 home reads.

Thank you for your support with this.

ve day celebrations

Last week, our school celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a fantastic street party right here on the school grounds! Bunting and flags adorned the playground as we enjoyed party treats whilst listening to wartime songs. The children spent part of the afternoon learning why we celebrate VE Day in the present day and asked some fantastic questions. It was a wonderful way to learn about this important moment in history, remembering the end of the Second World War in Europe and the joy it brought, all while having a great time together as a school community.

Into University - year 5

Year 5 have had a fantastic day at Into University! They have been learning all about what university life is like, learnt all about Zoology and what the subject involves and that at university you study a few subjects in depth. We then learnt how to debate and what a debate was and had a practice at debating - linking to Zoology. Our debate question was Should Grimsby have a Zoo? Children were very respectful and polite listening to each others for and against arguments and lots of them have been inspired and want to aim higher and go to university themselves! .

Follow this link to visit the safeguarding section of our website, and for a copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy. https://wba.harbourlearningtrust.com/our-academy/safeguarding/

Wednesday 4th June - Parent drop in coffee morning with Compass Go

Child safety week 2025

During Child Safety Week, Humberside Fire and Rescue Service reminds parents/guardians to take steps to protect their children from burns and fires. With a focus on home safety, here are key tips to keep in mind:

- Keep items that can cause fires, such as candles, matches and lighters out of children's reach. Also, make sure hot items like kettles, irons and hair straighteners are inaccessible.

- Prevent children from playing near fires or heaters to avoid burns.

- Use the back hobs on the stove and make sure saucepan handles are not sticking out to prevent them from being knocked off.

- Never leave children unattended in the kitchen.

- Install childproof guards in front of open fires or heaters; the best ones can be fixed to the wall.

- Keep in mind that certain clothing materials, particularly synthetic fabrics, can ignite quickly when in contact with flames.

- In case of clothing catching fire, remember to 'stop, drop, and roll.' Avoid running around, as it can worsen the flames. Lie down and roll around to smother the flames with a heavy material like a coat or blanket.

- Before adding hot water to a bath or sink, run cold water first and test the temperature. Only put a baby or child into the water once it's been tested.

- Store chemicals and cleaners out of reach of children.

For burn first aid, remember 'cool, call, and cover!'

- Cool the burn with running cold tap water for 20 minutes and remove all clothing and jewellery (unless it is melted or firmly stuck to the wound).

- Call for help - dial 999 in an emergency or 111 or contact your local GP for non-emergency advice.

- Cover the burn with cling film or a sterile, non-fluffy dressing or cloth, ensuring the patient stays warm.

For more safety advice, visit Humberside Fire and Rescue Service website: https://humbersidefire.gov.uk/your-safety/safety-in-the-home-advice

Mini Police

In Summer term 2 we will be working alongside Humberside Police 'Mini Police' project. We have chosen 10 pupils to take part in this fun and interactive engagement programme. The pupils will take part in 7 sessions and parents/carers are invited to an awards presentation at the end.

Fostering bright futures

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As a foster friendly school, we want to raise awareness of the need for local foster carers to come forward in the area. If you think you can make a positive difference to a child’s life, enquire today. Fostering in North East Lincolnshire | NELC https://youtu.be/sNXx6dycp3Y

Online Safety

For all SEND enquiries please contact Mrs Asher our school SENDCO.

NELPCF are very excited to share the news that we are holding our very first NELPCF Family Fun Day! Date: Saturday 26th July Time: 11am-3pm Place: Carr Lane Social Club.

Dinner Menu

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