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Preparing for the return of more of our children has been challenging. We have attempted to provide written guides and as well as this little video to explain the daily routines in place.

One of our lovely ex pupils has made a guide to Kirk Balk to help us with transition arrangements at this difficult time. We think it’s absolutely brilliant and are very grateful to receive an ‘insider’s view!’ Have a look at...

Brass Team Rehearsal

We are delighted to be part of an exciting opportunity for our school brass band. Mapplewell Brass, Birdwell Brass, West Meadows & Wellgate Brass will join together and perform as ‘Barnsley Primary Brass’ at the...

Lent in the Christian Calendar

Thank you to Father Richard for visiting us for an Assembly on Lent. Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and...

Total Fire Safety & Kindness

During an evaluation of all things Fire (protection, policy, fire logs, alarm testing etc.) our Year 3 star helped the examiner by identifying fire doors around school. The company Total Fire Safety appreciated his help so much...

Clic Sargent 2020

A stunning Year 5 effort as our superstar who overcame cancer as a baby has led us in raising more than £400 for a charity that supports children battling the disease and their families. She decided to raise money for Clic...

A Message in a Bottle

Mrs. Beever and Year 4 completed a PSHCE Project around a Desert Island and what you may or may not say to anyone who found your message in a bottle! Even better still, this Year 4 Superstar and her family enjoyed a day in...

Thank You to The Screaming Eagles

Year 5 have been visited by The Screaming Eagles Living History Group. They represent the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They are explaining how conditions were in WW2 and showing us some genuine artefacts from the...

Entrepreneurs 2020

A group of enterprising Year 5 children attended the SMAT Enterprise Challenge Finals at the Metrodome. It was a fantastic experience with new skills gained and memories that will last a lifetime. We even scooped the...

Year 3 Fire Safety

This week we had a visit from the fire safety team, to speak with us about staying safe around...

Candlemas 2020

Many thanks to Father Richard who visited for Candlemas. Candlemas is a Christian holiday occurring annually on February 2 that is commemorating the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple when he was a baby. It occurs 40...