On Friday 12th December and Wednesday 17th December, our pupils were treated to a truly magical festive experience at Grimsby Auditorium. This year’s pantomime was the timeless classic Beauty and the Beast, brought to life with dazzling costumes, lively music, and plenty of laughter.

The children were captivated from start to finish, joining in with the fun and enjoying the spectacular performances on stage. A particularly special moment came when our very own Neveah was invited up onto the stage—an unforgettable highlight that had everyone cheering!

It was a wonderful festive treat for all, filled with joy, excitement, and plenty of Christmas spirit. A fantastic way to celebrate the season together!

At William Barcroft we took part in celebrating Christmas Jumper day and raised an incredible amount of money for a great cause! The children all looked fabulous in their Christmas jumpers and enjoyed a lovely Christmas dinner too! Thank you to everyone who donated, this money will go to families and children around the UK and world who need support and help in an increasing volatile world and will help them to stay safe. Thank you.

The day was accompanied by a Christmas dinner in the hall which the children thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to Mellors for providing us with a fantastic festive feast!

To top off a brilliant term, the school hall was transformed into a festive celebration for our Christmas Disco on Monday! The atmosphere was electric as the children traded their school uniforms for their best party outfits and hit the dance floor to enjoy their favorite holiday hits. There was plenty of laughter, impressive dance moves, and a wonderful sense of community as everyone celebrated their hard work together. It was the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit and end the year on a high note!

Our performance of Oliver! was a huge hit, and our students really shined onstage. The cast brought tons of energy, heart, and humor to every scene, and the audience loved watching the story come to life. From big musical numbers to touching moments, everyone gave it their all and made the show something special. We’re so proud of the hard work that went into it and grateful to everyone who came out to cheer us on.

We had such a wonderful and heartwarming visit this week when a small group of children went to Lindsey Care Home to sing Christmas songs for the residents. The children were absolutely fantastic, sharing their festive cheer and bringing smiles to many faces! A particularly memorable moment was when one resident was so touched by the performance that he kindly bought a small gift for every child! The staff and residents were incredibly appreciative, and we have already received an invitation to return. We are so proud of the children for representing our school so beautifully and spreading such joy in the community. 

We had a very exciting afternoon on Tuesday as Grimsby Town Football Club first team players Cameron McJannet and Charles Vernam came to visit us in school.

Children were incredibly excited to see the players and many children had the opportunity to take part in a Q&A session with them. Both players commented on what fabulous questions our children asked them and really enjoyed their time being put on the spot!

After this, the players went out to join the GTFC girls football club to see delight and joy in action! The girls involved were keen to show off their skills and it was a fantastic opportunity to raise the profile of girls football.

This week, the Year 6 cohort eagerly participated in the Bikeability program, a nationally recognised scheme designed to give children the skills and confidence to cycle safely on today’s roads. Throughout the sessions, the students learned essential bike-handling techniques and important road safety knowledge. This practical training covered everything from starting and stopping, to navigating simple junctions and understanding traffic flow. It has been a fantastic opportunity for them to develop independence and a lifelong skill, culminating in them earning their Bikeability certificate and preparing them for safer cycling in the future.

This week, the school was buzzing with excitement as a professional theatre company visited to perform a spectacular production of The Jungle Book. The whole school gathered to watch the talented actors bring Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale to life with vibrant costumes, catchy music, and imaginative staging. . The performance was not only a highly entertaining experience but also a fantastic way to introduce the children to live theatre, sparking their interest in storytelling and the dramatic arts, and offering a memorable cultural enrichment opportunity right in the school hall.

On Friday, 17th October, our school held a Careers Event in the main hall for pupils in Years 3 to 6. The purpose of the event was to inspire pupils to start thinking about the wide range of jobs and opportunities available to them in the future.

We were delighted to welcome visitors from Ørsted, RWE, Humberside Fire and Rescue, Humberside Police, the School Nursing Team, as well as representatives from plumbing and electrical trades, among many others. Each visitor shared information about their roles and explained what skills and qualities are needed in their line of work.

Pupils had the chance to ask questions, explore different careers, and learn about how the subjects they study in school can link to real-life jobs. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event, and it sparked lots of enthusiasm and curiosity about the world of work.

Overall, the Careers Event was a great success and provided a fun and educational experience for all involved.

Here are some quotes from our visitors about our children:

‘I  would like to pass on my thanks for the invitation to attend this morning. Please pass on my comments to those concerned. All of the children that I had the pleasure of meeting this morning are a credit to your school. They were polite and respectful and made visiting a pleasure.

All of the staff should be very proud of what you are obviously achieving in what I am sure can be a challenging environment at times.’ Andy, plumbing and heating.

‘It surprised me how many students knew what an electrician actually did especially the younger ones and one lad in particular already studies electricians on youtube as he’s desperate to become one, also some of the questions were interesting and I could tell from the response that they were taking things in as my answers were getting followed up with more questions.’ Simon, electrician.

On Friday 10th October 2025 we supported World Mental Health day by wearing yellow for the day. We talked to the children about how we can keep our minds healthy and how we can promote this amongst our school and community.