Please see the link above - Easy Fundraising can work for Birkwood!
Please see the poster below for parenting support - Parent Workshops - Parent Workshops - The course is made up of 2 hour sessions so will run from 9.00am – 11.00am on Thursdays: 26th February, 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th March 2026. Please contact Mrs. Davis in school for further details.
Welcome to February’s first newsletter! Saying goodbye to January has again reminded me just how time flies. There is plenty to report and share as always at Birkwood.
Some great news for everyone. Our work in Philosophy has secured a Bronze Award from SAPERE – the body for critical thinking in school.
The week started with a wonderful Tech Assembly where some very knowledgeable and talented Y6 children explained to everyone that their assistance with technology is there to share and to learn from. The presentation was absolutely excellent and many teachers have already benefitted from this knowledge.
Thank you to those who attended our SEND Event this week. Superb! Many thanks to our staff and families for enabling a lovely afternoon.
Year 5 Mini Police have been investigating a crime scene! Thankfully, the event was a mock up and the school hall hadn’t witnessed anything to serious. Another brilliant afternoon!
After School Clubs
Many thanks to our School Council for creating a voting system for Mr Davis' next after-school club. the results can be seen below! You will be able to sign for next half term's after school clubs on Monday from 4pm.
It’s Number Day today! Our first ever Number event was instigated by some Year 4 superstars. It has been great to see Maths get the spotlight today in school. Thank you to Mr. Markham and the Maths Masters for their work today!
We are delighted to invite our families into Birkwood to see what we’ve been learning. Please see the timetable here. It will be great to welcome you.
Please see the Sports Day dates too, these are again set early in case of poor weather.
Breakfast Club is now open at 7:30 each morning. The cost will be £3.50 due to additional running costs.
DISCO - Our February disco was brilliant. Thank you to those who attended and a special mention to all of the adults who helped us stage the event – the children loved it!
Bingo - Another superb evening despite some awful weather! A special thank you to those who were able to attend. Another exceptional effort for our staff who hosted the evening.
Have a fabulous weekend and as always make time for some family time.
Reminders
Our next SEND Parent Meeting is scheduled for Monday 2nd March at 1:30pm.
We have our next eSafety Workshop for families scheduled for 2:15pm on Wednesday 25th February.
Community sessions delivered by Grass Roots are available. They take place on Darfield Road; the darts has caught my attention! Give it a go.
School attendance Target for the Year - 95.4% (as set by the DfE)
School attendance this week - 94.6%
School attendance this year so far - 95.6%
- FS2 Berry - 96%
- FS2 Costa - 93.1%
- Y1 Earps - 90.5%
- Y1 Piper - 92.3%
- Y2 Cox - 96.8%
- Y2 Nightingale - 97.8%
- Y3 Jemison - 95.8%
- Y3 Obama - 98.8%
- Y4 Lovelace - 93.3%
- Y4 Wonder - 99.2%
- Y5 Biles - 94.6%
- Y 5/6 Angelou - 98.5%
- Y6 Simpson - 96.5%
Well done to class Biles with an awesome 100% attendance.
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PE & Sport
Appropriate trainers must be worn. No crop tops – Sports t-shirts please and shorts. A tracksuit may be worn – please make a judgment on temperature. NO JEWELLERY.
Term Dates Below
For current Year 6 children, SATs tests will be Monday 11th to Thursday 14th May 2026.
For current Year 5 children, SATs tests will be Monday 10th to Thursday 13th May 2027.
For current Year 4 children, SATs tests will be Monday 8th to Thursday 11th May 2028.