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Welcome Back! The final half term of the year here and we have plenty to pack in! I hope you enjoyed the break. It’s true attendance impact will be evident (hopefully positively) at the end of the year. I have received mainly positive feedback on this and I thank you for your understanding.
Sadly, over half term, several tragedies were in the national news. We had a pre-planned Water Safety Assembly – the need for this was evident due to the many deaths of young people across the country. The crucial messages of safety were shared by Barnsley Premier Leisure. The children were excellent and reassuringly knowledgeable. Lots of us love water and to swim. The huge reminders were of where this is safe and of course where it isn’t.
Our Reception Sports Afternoon was a celebration of teamwork, resilience and sheer enthusiasm. The children took part with confidence and big smiles — racing, balancing and cheering each other on brilliantly. A huge well done to every child, parent and staff member who made the afternoon such a success. A brilliant occasion.
RSE Week is next week. I have emailed all lesson resources to families. Thank you to the staff led by Mrs. Lavender for her hard work.
We enjoyed some superb Science Workshops delivered by Amaze Labs. Many thanks to Mrs. Rennison for organising this fabulous opportunity. The children absolutely loved it!
Remaining with Science, Year 3 & Year 4 Wonder loved their class visit to Magna. Thank you again to everybody who made this possible. The children were super and the day looked amazing.
We received confirmation from Outwood Shafton – Transition Day for Year 6 children will be July 1st. This matches Outwood Carlton.
We have crowned the first winners of the FA Cup! It was so close that it finished as a tie in both Key Stages! I hope the classes enjoy their £50 reward!
I have decided to share details of next year’s classes. These are via a separate letter. We have gone with the theme of scientists.
I wish our Year 5/6 Athletes the best of fortunes in today's competition at Dorothy Hyman Stadium!
Have a lovely weekend and enjoy some special family time.
The end of year RockSteady Concert is booked! Families of the rock stars – do not miss out!
Our after school partners Groots are continuing to provide opportunities at Birkwood – have a look at their offer here.
- Headteachers Superstar EYFS/KS1 - H-B B-T Y2
- Headteachers Superstar JL Y6
- Music Maestro - CS Y4
- PE Star -H-L T Y2, LC Y4, CC Y4
House Points
Congratulations to Team Water who have won the latest half-term prize which they will be enjoying next week! We are now on the countdown to see who will win the end of year prize with Team Water currently in the lead!
Our suite of X (formerly Twitter) Handles is here for you. Below is a link for 'all things Birkwood.'
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.