A selection of children have been out to Havelock Academy this week to learn a variety of new basketball skills with the local Grimsby Phoenix team. They had a fantastic time learning how to dribble and shoot accurately and even had an in-house hoop shooting competition. Lots of children who visited now have a new love for basketball!

On the 31st January, 8 pupils participated in a Year 3/4 Dodgeball tournament at Oasis Academy Wintringham. There were a total of 11 local primary schools. William Barcroft competed in the Large School League against Wybers Wood, Elliston Primary, Healing Primary, Humberston Cloverfield and Waltham Leas.

We lost our first game 2-1 against Wybers Wood before beating Healing Primary 2-1. Then, we drew 1-1 with Elliston Primary before beating Waltham Leas 2-1. Finally, we fell short in our last game against Humberston Cloverfield, losing 2-1. This meant that William Barcroft finished in an outstanding joint 2nd place overall.

The competition’s focus was honesty and being honest if pupils were hit. The team displaying the most honesty were to be awarded with medals. Deservedly, William Barcroft was awarded with the most honest school and the team were rewarded with medals. Mr Dawes is very proud of every single person who represented our school in this competition. You were all simply faultless!

On the 23^rd of January the year 5 and 6 football team competed in a 5 a-side tournament against 3 other schools at Havelock! William Barcroft began the afternoon with a glorious 3-0 win including a hat-trick from Robbie! The boys and girls unfortunately lost their second game, however with many close calls from William Barcroft. The team pulled together and showed a great team spirit. The penultimate match was an incredibly tense game with multiple chances for each team, with 2 incredible saves from our goal keeper, George! The final score was unfortunately 5-3, however the teams showed a great attitude throughout. The boys and girls showed mature resilience and strong team spirit.

This term, we have invested in an after school club called Boxfit, run by an external company called BeGreat Fitness. The club has focussed on improving fitness while exploring aspects of boxing. BeGreat Fitness coach, Carmen, has built a fantastic relationship with all pupils by putting their mental wellbeing first. Each session is started with a fun game that enables them to share how they are feeling and what they have been up to throughout the week. The pupils are thoroughly enjoying the club and can’t wait to continue in Spring 2. Here are some snapshots of our pupils in action.

Year 6 completed Bikeability this half term. The course aims to support the children with staying safe on the road and learning how to signal in a safe way. The children initially demonstrated on the playground the manoeuvres that indicate to oncoming drivers which way they will be going, how to ride a bike safely and the ways in which a cyclist must be responsible when on the road. The year 6 children impressed the Bikeability coaches and received a glowing report for their behaviour, engagement and efforts!

Year 5 visited Normanby Hall for a hands on experience of life in Victorian times. They explored farming machinery and rural life, including making bread and rugs. They also learned how Victorians lived. During a guided tour of the Hall by Mrs Harding, the housekeeper, they role played and handled artefacts from the time. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and educational day.