Message from the Principal:

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

We have lots to share with you as always as it’s been a packed fortnight!

We have included a list of dates on this edition of the newsletter so that you have plenty of notice for upcoming events this term. As you will see it’s rather busy but obviously not all children will be involved in all events. We will send details of key events nearer the time but we thought it would be helpful for you to pop on your calendar when the main ones are.

 You will see that we will be celebrating the King’s Coronation on Friday 12th May. This should be a fantastic celebration and will involve a WBJ street party outside on our playground. Our fantastic cook will be preparing a special afternoon tea- style lunch served in a Union Jack! Please can you let our office know if your child does not normally have school dinners but would like one on this day. The cut off for notifying the office is Tuesday 9th May. 

Can I just remind parents of year 5 and 6 pupils that have still not sent in the size they would like for their child’s jumper / hoody to do so as soon as possible as we cannot take any further requests after next week. 

A letter was sent to all year 6 pupils yesterday about the arrangements for SATs week. If you have not received this please ask your child, and let us know if you need a replacement. Can I just remind other parents that Breakfast Club during SATs week (Tues 9th - Fri 12th May) for year 3-5 children will move to the music room for that week only. 

A leaflet has been given to year 6 pupils tonight from the North East Lincolnshire Public Health Team about the dangers of Vaping. This is for all year 6 pupils in our area and we would appreciate taking the time to read and discuss this with your child.

I think that’s all of my messages for this week. Please enjoy looking at what the children have been up to, and have a lovely bank holiday weekend.

Mrs Sargent

Principal

Take a look at what we have been up to...

Girls football tournament

On Wednesday 19th April, our Barcroft Lionesses took to the stage once more in a thrilling tournament at Oasis Academy Wintringham on the Grimsby Town Academy's pristine pitches. There were eight participating schools so the tournament was in a league format where we got to play everyone there. This included ourselves as well as: Wyber's Academy, Reynolds Primary, Humberstone Cloverfields, Enfield Primary, Pilgrim Primary, Signhills Primary and Humberstone C of E Primary. It was 3 points for a win, 2 points for a draw, 1 point for scoring loss and 0 points for a non-scoring loss.

Game 1: William Barcroft 0 v 1 Wybers Academy

A tight contest as our girls showed some excellent defending throughout this game. Wybers were constantly attacking in this game as we struggled to get out our half but Kadie kept us well in this game with some outstanding saves. A fair result in the end against a tough opponent.

Game 2: Humberstone Cloverfields 0 v 2 William Barcroft

A fantastic display by our lionesses. Alexise scored 2 brilliant goals to give us all 3 points in a dominant performance. Our girls worked their socks off and didn't give the opponent a second on the ball. A late penalty was awarded to Cloverfields, which was saved fantastically by Kadie. Cloverfield's PE staff was full of praise for our team and their performance.

Game 3: Signhills Primary 2 v 0 William Barcroft

The Barcroft lionesses gave a good account of themselves against the competition's winners. Kadie pulled off a fantastic save which was even applauded by the opposition manager as he said it was "the best double save I had ever seen!".

Game 4: Humberstone C of E 2 v 1 William Barcroft 

Another close contest and one that could have gone either way. Alexise gave William Barcroft the lead before Humberstone C of E equalised. Both teams pushing for the winner but it was Humberstone C of E that found it late on. Not all doom and gloom as we received a point for a scoring loss.

Game 5: Pilgrim Primary 0 v 1 William Barcroft

The Barcroft lionesses had some unfinished business with Pilgrim Primary. These two drew 0-0 last time they met at the tournament in October for a 3rd place finish. The girls put in another brilliant display as we came out 1-0 winners. Alexise giving us the winning goal and bagging 3 points. Pilgrim had their chances but couldn't get past Kadie in goal.

Game 6: William Barcroft 0 v 1 Enfield Primary

The Barcroft lionesses put in another fantastic shift as this game was very close with both teams having lots of chances. Emily showed brilliant defending in this game, as she took a shot to the face, blocking it out for a corner. Enfield got the winning goal midway through.

Game 7: William Barcroft 3 v 1 Reynolds Primary

The best was saved until last in a thrilling game which had seen us dominate Reynolds. Alexise put us 1-0 with a brilliant strike before Reynolds equalised. This spurred the girls on and they reacted well to the setback. A great throw by Miley was took down well by Alexise who took a shot. This was saved by the keeper and Paige tapped in the rebound. Paige a minute later added her second and William Barcroft's third with a brilliant goal.

Overall, we finished 6th with 10 points and the girls showed great sportsmanship and respect towards the officials. Congratulations to Signhills, who were the winners. It's amazing to see the progress of all the William Barcroft girls and the fantastic journey they've been on this year. 

 General Information

• We have a new information rack in our school office with helpful information and advice for our parents.

• At William Barcroft Junior School 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  

• Uniform Direct are our uniform provider for our school and provide a wide range of William Barcroft Junior School uniform available to purchase from the Grimsby store, at 54 Victoria Street (opposite Marks and Spencer Food Hall).

• 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. 

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

Year 3 will have PE Wednesday and Friday

Year 4 will have PE Monday and Thursday

Year 5 will have PE Wednesday and Friday

Year 6 will have PE Monday and Tuesday