William Barcroft Junior School
'Success and happiness for every child'
We are very proud of our school, the children, staff and environment and of course the great support we receive from our parents.
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A Message from Mrs Sargent:
Queens Jubilee Celebrations
On Thursday 26th May as part of the Queens Jubilee celebrations, we held a very special day. The children spent the morning learning all about British Values and then enjoyed the afternoon on the field where they were treated to an array of special surprises including a magical unicorn from Liliput Ponies and ice cream from Harrisons Ices. A day of fun and games for all with a multitude of different activities on offer from arts and crafts, music, face painting and much more based on what the children wanted to spend their time doing.
Well done to every one involved-the children had a fabulous time!
#wbjscelebrations
Year 5 Graduation Celebration
On Monday 11th July 2022 parents will be invited to join in with celebrating their children graduating from year 5 to being one of our year 6 role models. The CEO, Executive Principal and Mrs Sargent will join together to celebrate our current year 5 children graduating into year 6. This will be a fantastic celebration where they will be presented with their purple jumpers and cardigans.
#wbjscelebrations
Author Visit
On Wednesday, Years 3 and 4 welcomed renowned picture book illustrator and multi-award winner, Martin Impey. Martin read some of his beautifully illustrated books including 'Where the Poppies Now Grow'. The talk shared his love of drawing and the journey of creating picture books, how the illustration develops through small steps. Martin also shared his latest book ‘Where Once We Stood – Stories of the Apollo Astronauts Who Walked on the Moon’ and the children loved reading this along with him. He created some quick sketches on a flip chart of his illustrations for the children to enjoy and even a personalized illustration for a lucky birthday girl in Year 3! The children thoroughly enjoyed his visit and said 'it was fantastic, we hope he comes back again.
#wbjsliteracy #wbjsreading @Martin_Impey @LincsInspire
100% ATTENDANCE
The children have been collecting their tokens!! Those students that have 100% attendance each week (including being on time and no lates) have saved these up to choose an item from the 100% attendance trolley.
#wbjspraiseculture #wbjsattendance #wbjsperfectpunctuality
GARDENING CLUB
This term in gardening club we will still be concentrating on clearing the raised beds. Prior to Easter we have enjoyed planting some spring flowers and begun our wild flower garden here at William Barcroft Junior School.
Look out for more details of a gardening competition we will be having for the 'grow with us' scheme that Grimsby Garden Centre are running.
@Bernard #wbjscelebrations
Book of Excellence
A place to exhibit our most amazing pieces of work from across our academy.
@WBJJuniorSchool @HarbourLearning #wbjscelebrations
BREAKFAST CLUB-ART COMPETITION
Each week in Breakfast Club we hold an Art Competition. The theme changes each week, this weeks theme was Superheroes. Here are our recent winners. Congratulations everyone!
#wbjscelebrations
Stars of the Week
This week's stars have been working extra hard in school and have impressed their teachers. Well done everyone! Scroll through the images on the left to see who has received the well deserved golden stars this week.
Attendance
Registration at William Barcroft Junior School is 8.50am, and as we did pre-lockdown we will be allowing children in from 8.40am for some warm up activities. Please do not leave your children on the playground unattended before 08:40am. Doors close at 08:50am. Our finish time is 3.05pm for all pupils.
Reminder to all parents/carers that penalties and fines may be issued for any unauthorised holidays taken during term time or persistent absences.
We have many incentives for your children regarding attendance at our school-ask your child about our 100% attendance trolley!
Please contact the school office if you have any questions. Thank you.
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
YEAR 5
YEAR 6
General Information
Uniform Direct have been selected as our uniform provider for our school. From 1st April they we will have the full range of William Barcroft Junior School uniform available to purchase from the Grimsby store, at 54 Victoria Street (opposite Marks and Spencer Food Hall).
At William Barcroft we pride ourselves on having high expectations about the school uniform. Recently we have noticed that a number of children have not been wearing appropriate school shoes. If your child arrives at school without the correct footwear they will be provided with a pair of plimsolls to wear for the day. Thank you in advance for your support
Please do not ride bikes and scooters on the school grounds, thank you.
PE kit MUST be brought to school on your child's PE days,
Year 3: Monday/Tuesday
Year 4: Wednesday/Thursday
Year 5: Wednesday/Friday
Year 6: Monday/Tuesday
YEAR 6
At William Barcroft Junior School we believe its important to celebrate the success of our pupils, and highlight important milestones in their lives. Therefore we are providing all of our Year 6 pupils with a leavers hoody free of charge. Please contact the school office, by phone or email, and let us know the size of the hoody your child will require.
If you are unsure about sizing please visit Uniform Direct, as they have sizes in stock that your child can try on. Please contact us with your child's required size, ASAP.
June
Year 5-Trip to Cleethorpes beach-more details to follow
Monday 6th June-School Re-Opens
Wednesday 8th June-Year 5 Netball Competition
Friday 10th June-School CLASS photos
Friday 17th June-School CLOSED for Training Day
W/B: 20th June-Year 6 Cherry Garth Trip
July
W/B: 4th July-Year 5 Cherry Garth Trip
Monday 11th July-Year 5 Graduation-09:30am
Wednesday 13th July-Year 4 Cherry Garth Day Trip
Friday 22nd July-Break Up for Summer Holidays
Autumn Term 2022 Spring/Summer 2023 September 2023
Monday 5th September-School Re-Opens
Friday 21st October-Break up for October Half Term
Monday 31st October-School Re-Opens
Friday 16th December-Break up for Christmas Holiday
Spring Term-January 2023
Wednesday 4th January-School Re-Opens
Friday 10th February-Break up for Half Term
Monday 20th February-School Re-Opens
Break up Friday 31st March-Easter Holidays
Tuesday 18th April-School Re-Opens
Monday 1st May-Bank Holiday
Friday 26th May 2023-Break up for May Half Term
Monday 5th June-School Re-Opens
Friday 21st July 2023-Break up for Summer Holidays
Swimming Lessons
Year 5 have now completed their swimming lessons-well done all!
Year 6 will complete their swimming sessions during the week commencing 27th June 2022.
Please ensure your son/daughter has with them a swimming costume (not bikini) or swim shorts and a towel. We ask that they do not wear these under their school uniforms please. Your child can bring a swimming hat and goggles if required. We require all hair longer than shoulder length to be tied up please. Please pack your child a spare, waterproof bag for wet items at the end of their session.
Due to health and safety reasons, we ask that your child’s earrings are removed on the morning of swimming before coming to school. We also advise to refrain from getting your child’s ears pierced in the Easter holidays as they will then be unable to join in with swimming lessons for the whole block.
Forward thinking for Year 5 Parents:
In June, the Year 5 pupils will be going on a trip to Cleethorpes beach. They will need to take Wellington boots with them as they will be walking on the marsh areas. Please can parents/carers ensure that their child(ren) have a pair of these if possible.
Date to follow...
Safeguarding/Pastoral
Our student Governors have created a 'child-friendly' safeguarding poster to ensure that all of our children at William Barcroft Junior School understand the importance of staying safe and who to talk to if they have any worries. This will be displayed around school.
E-Safety
Online Safety for Foster Carers
Internet Matters have created an incredible set of resources for foster carers. They're all free and go into a very wide range of issues along with useful advice and guidance including videos in 4 modules: Understanding, Empowering, Nurturing and Flourishing.
#wbjsict #wbjsesafety
SEND: Parents Supporting Parents ~ Group Rational
Location
Running from Central Family Hub ~ Edward Street, Grimsby, DN32 9HL
Thursday mornings from 9.30 till 11.30 – Parents / Carers and Children
Friday mornings from 9.30 till 11.30 - Parents / Carers only (due to room available)
Refreshments provided
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