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.
The Eco Warriors have taken part in a litter pick at Grant Thorold Park on World Earth Day, which was supported by Carolyn and Rachel from East Marsh United. This has been a sponsored event and the children have raised over £100 to buy some nature based items such as; wild flower seeds, a hedgehog nesting box and some bird seed.
This year’s Easter bonnet parade was a cracking success! We were egg-static to see the amazing creations your children brought. From egg-stravagant designs to egg-cellent craftsmanship, the parade was truly an egg-stravaganza. Congratulations to all the little chicks who participated, and a special round of applause for the prize winners, whose bonnets were truly egg-ceptional. Thank you for making it such a memorable event.
WOW! What a fabulous fortnight we have had at William Barcroft. Every term we invite our parents into school to watch our year group learning showcases and our Spring term did not disappoint. It was lovely to see the children sharing their amazing learning in front of their parents and their singing was truely breathtaking. We even spotted some of our parents singing along to our Easter songs! Thank you to everyone who attended and we hope that you enjoyed viewing your children’s work during these sessions. Our next learning showcases will be at the end of the Summer term and we will be sure to end the Summer with a bang!
Girls Match
William Barcroft 0 v 2 Elliston
A defeat for William Barcroft as a strong Elliston side were dominant throughout. However, it was not all doom and gloom for William Barcroft because we understood beforehand that this was a brand-new Year 4/5 team and that it will take some time to get to where our current Year 5/6 team are. For most of our girls, it was the first game of football they have played and they did very well at defending. A lot for Mr Dawes to work on with the girls and no doubt we will come back stronger and better! That being said, massive well done to Elliston girls, who played brilliantly. A special mention to Ria for her non-stop work rate and determination to get us up the pitch. Esmai and Harriet also did very well at defending and were kept busy throughout. Finally, Nancy made some fabulous saves to keep the score at 2-0 and considering this was her first game, she displayed a lot of bravery.
Boys Match
William Barcroft 2 v 0 Elliston
The boys put in a fantastic shift and worked extremely hard at pressing Elliston to make sure they didn’t have any time on the ball. Elliston were solid at the back and their defenders did really well in the first half as William Barcroft were consistently attacking. Alfie passed the ball down to Jaxen to run down the wing and crossed the ball to Theo. Theo swung a foot at it but only just missed it. At half time, it remained goalless. With Frankie, Maliki and Larenzo coming on, William Barcroft still pressed high and it was only a matter of time before we went 1-0 up. Jaxen worked tirelessly and his quality strike found the top bins. He left the keeper no chance. From this the boys kept attacking and managed to force a second goal with a brilliant ball pulled back by Bentley for Jaxen to score a second goal.
It was fantastic, sun-kissed afternoon at William Barcroft and both teams can be proud of their performance. Again, huge thank you goes to the parents that came to visit and support the teams, it is massively appreciated!
Excitement buzzed through the school as the “Happy Chicks” program arrived. Tiny eggs, nestled in an incubator, became the center of attention. Days turned into eager anticipation, culminating in the magical moment of hatching. Wide-eyed children watched in awe as fluffy chicks emerged. The experience went beyond observation; gentle hands cupped the delicate creatures, fostering a unique connection with nature. The joy and wonder of witnessing new life, and the opportunity to hold the chicks, created an unforgettable learning experience for everyone.
The Year 4 classes invited their parents along to a stunning display of violin playing. The children have been learning violin since September, with Jo and Olivia Townell.
They performed four of the pieces and showed great musicality, beginning and ending each phrase together. To finish of the short performance( accompanied by Jo on piano) the children taught their parents how to hold and bow the violin, producing a rousing, warm hearted finale.
We celebrated British Science Week with the theme Change and Adapt, focusing on climate change. Planned by our enthusiastic Science Ambassadors, the whole school took part in an exciting day dedicated to understanding the impact of climate change and, more importantly, how we can take action.
Each year group began the day by exploring a beautifully illustrated picture book, sparking discussions about the environment and the ways in which nature and people must adapt to a changing world. Throughout the day, students engaged in interactive lessons, investigations, and creative projects, all designed to help them understand the science behind climate change and what they can do to make a difference.
A key focus of the day was empowering students to share their learning beyond the classroom. Each class explored ways to raise awareness, creating posters and presentations to encourage families to adopt more sustainable habits.
Today, we shared the children’s work with parents, who were invited to view a showcase of their projects. The display featured a range of creative and thoughtful work, highlighting what the students had learned and their ideas for positive change. It was a great opportunity to reflect on the day and the importance of looking after our planet.
Year 5 enjoyed an interesting and important workshop that links to one of our core values: ambition. We walked to the into university centre and learnt all about what university is, what kind of things we could study there and what life might be like if we chose to go! The children were great role models for the school and the workshop really made them think about their futures and what they were capable of. In May, they will return for a full day university experience to discover more about some of the exciting courses they could choose to do.
