Weekly Blog Friday 13th February 2026
Date: 13th Feb 2026 @ 12:32pm
Attendance
Every week in our Celebration Assembly, we celebrate the class who has achieved the highest attendance for that week. This week Miss Hoggart's class had the highest attendance with 94.29%. Well done Nursery!
Please see below the attendance figures for this week. The target attendance for all children is currently set at 97%.
Nursery - 94.29%
Reception - 93.55%
Year 1 Mrs Davies - 93.33%
Year 2 Mrs Ward & Mrs Walker - 89.86%
Year 3 Mrs Ronan & Mrs Wood - 93.25%
Year 4 Mrs Parkes - 93.75%
Year 5 Mrs Pickersgill - 91.75%
Year 6 Miss Dunn - 88.41%
Celebrating fantastic attendance!
Each week, each class with 100% attendance on a particular day will receive one letter from the word MAYFLOWER to put on their classroom door. Once a class has spelt out the word MAYFLOWER, a member of the class will bring all their letters down to the office to claim their prize from our box of Awesome Attendance Activities!
Please see below where each class stands at the end of today:
Nursery - M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y
Reception - M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W
Year 1 - M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F
Year 2 - M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F LO W E R M A Y F L O W E R
Year 3 - M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L
Year 4 - M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E
Year 5 - M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M
Year 6 - M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y
This week, Year 2 completed MAYFLOWER for the fifth time and will be choosing their reward to enjoy after half term. Well done!
Stars of the week
Each week in our Friday Celebration Assembly, we celebrate our stars of the week. Each class teacher chooses 2 children from their class each week who have really impressed them. Here are the children who have been chosen this week.
Nursery
Alf has been chosen as star of the week for this week because he has really impressed Miss Hoggart and Miss Limb with his measuring skills. This week we have been pretending that noodles were worms and had to make worms that were longer and shorter than. Some of the instructions were really tricky, but Alf was really good at listening and then making the right length worm! Well done Alf.
Alma has been chosen as star of the week because of how creative she has been in our cutting and sticking area. She always has some really imaginative and creative ideas that she is good at sharing with others and creating a range of different things. She even made her own crown to wear for the school disco!
Reception
This week’s kindness superstar has been spreading smiles everywhere he goes from the moment he comes into school to when he leaves at the end of the day! He is always looking after his friends, checking in with them and making everyone feel warm and welcome in the classroom. He is so much more confident in believing in himself, showing us his brilliant ideas and feeling proud of who he is and the work he is doing. His caring heart makes our classroom a happier place every single day. Keep shining Charlie, we’re so proud of you 🙂
This week, during Children’s Mental Health Week, our star has shown everyone what it means to love and be kind to yourself and others. She has been wonderfully kind to her friends, offering help, gentle words, and caring actions whenever someone needed it. She is always on hand to give the biggest hugs that make everyone feel like they belong in our classroom. She has also been growing in confidence and believing in herself trying again with her writing when she has found it tricky. Her thoughtful nature makes our classroom a happier place to learn. Well done Ava 🙂
Year 1
This week we have been thinking about those who love and care for others and themselves.
Luna and Noah are two children who show this in so many ways. They show love for all members of their family, including their siblings, in the way they talk so enthusiastically about them. They show care and compassion for others in the classroom, comforting anyone who is hurt or upset. They make everyone they meet feel special with their hugs, kind words, compliments and beaming smiles.
Thank you both for being such kind and caring people.
Year 2
This week, our Stars of the Week are two wonderful members of Year 2 who show what it means to care for and love others.
Luke and Louie always go out of their way to help their friends by sharing, including others in their games, helping to tidy up, encouraging others, and using thoughtful and gentle words. They notice when others need support and step in without being asked. They help make our classroom a happier and more caring place to be. Well done, Luke and Louie. You are both shining examples of what it means to have a kind heart.
Year 3
This week we have been thinking about those who love and care for others and themselves.
Thomas is a very kind and caring member of our class. He is patient with the partners he works with and always treats others with care and compassion. He is a good friend, looking out for others in the classroom and in the playground. Thomas has a great sense of humour and he tells some very funny jokes to cheer people up. Keep being you, Thomas!
Gabriel is a member of Year 3 who will always stick up for other children. He cares for his friends and is kind to all the children in class. Gabe can recognise when someone needs a kind word and goes out of his way to cheer people up. He has really impressed us recently with his determination to read and we have loved talking to him about his dog book! Keep smiling, Gabe!
Year 4
This week's theme for Stars of the Week was determined by our Head Boy and Head Girl. Following the theme of belonging for Children's Mental Health Week 2026, and in light of St. Valentines Day, they decided that the most appropriate theme would be: 'Those who care for/love others and themselves.' This week's Stars of the Week in Year 4 have been chosen with this in mind.
Keira - Keira is a kind and compassionate member of our class. She is a quiet advocate for others and is empathetic towards all. Keira comes to school with a smile on her face and lights up every room she walks into. She always greets adults with a hug and asks how they are. Keira - your kindness and high levels of respect are greatly appreciated.
Noah J - Noah is an enthusiastic child, who has a passion for learning. He is keen to make progress in all that he does and this is evident through his continued positive attitude towards learning. Noah spreads kindness in all that he does and is a fantastic friend to his peers. This week, he has shown empathy towards others and has enabled everyone to feel a sense of belonging.
Year 5
“In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”
Belle is a caring and compassionate child who treats everyone with kindness and respect. She helps classmates when they struggle, invites others to join her so no one feels left out, and always speaks with encouraging words. Belle is a loyal and thoughtful friend who makes others feel valued and supported each day. We are lucky to have her as part of our Year 5 family.
Mae is the kind of child who quietly makes every classroom brighter. She notices when someone is alone and invites them to join her, and if a classmate is struggling with their work, she patiently offers help. She treats everyone with compassion and shows kindness to everyone she meets. We are lucky to have her as part of our Year 5 family.
Year 6
This week's theme for Stars of the Week was determined by our Head Boy and Head Girl. Following the theme of belonging for Children's Mental Health Week 2026, and in light of St. Valentines Day, they decided that the most appropriate theme would be: 'Those who care for/love others and themselves.' This week's Stars of the Week in Year 6 have been chosen with this in mind.
Oliver SC - Oliver is always unapologetically himself; he is confident in who he is and he always lets his true colours shine through. He comes into school every day with a big smile on his face and a funny story that brightens our day. He can always be replied upon to cheer people up when they need it and loves making other people laugh or making them little gifts that he has hand-made. His friends are incredibly lucky to have him as he will literally do anything for them, always showing what a caring, loving and compassionate member of Year 6 he really is.
Noah - Noah is a kind and caring member of Year 6 who can always be relied upon to treat all others with compassion, understanding and respect. He shows the same kindness to everyone he meets - whether this be members of his class, younger children across school, or adults and members of our wider school community. He comes in to school every day with a smile on his face that lights up the room and he loves to tell jokes or little funny stories that just brightens our day. He is a loyal and supportive friend to all and we are incredibly lucky to have him as part of our Year 6 family.
Headteacher Award & Shout Outs
Each week in our Celebration Assembly, Mrs Powell chooses someone who has really impressed her during the week and presents them with her Headteacher Award. As it is Children’s Mental Health week, I asked Katie and Laroti (our Head Girl and Head Boy) to choose this week’s Star of the Week theme. They decided on something very important linked to the theme belonging. They’ve chosen ‘those who can show love and care for others and/or themselves’. The children have embraced this in so many ways including a ‘love tree’ in year 4 created using secret santa style activity where each child has seen a heart appear on the tree to tell them why they are amazing and why they belong. The children always surprise me in such imaginative ways on how to help and support each other. With this in mind, my Superstar award this week goes to Oliwia W (Y6). She is kind, caring and thoughtful in every action. She supports others – even when no-one is watching! Well done Oliwia on this award.
My ‘shout-outs’ for giving 100% to the MAYFLOWER WAY this week go to Laroti (Y4), Olivia Finch (Y5), Axel (Rec), Ava (Rec) and Ada (Y1). Well done!
Makaton Sign Of The Week
The children are continuing to learn Makaton's 'Sign of the week' each week. Each Monday, the children learn the new sign for that week. We thought it would be useful to share the following week's sign with parents/carers on our Friday blog so you can get involved too if you wish.
https://makaton.org/TMC/News_Stories/SOTW/SOTW_Heart.aspx
Parking around school
Again this week, we have had complaints regarding parking and unsafe driving by some parents/carers who are dropping off/picking up their children. Please ensure that you park with consideration and drive with care. One caller said she had witnessed a buggy nearly getting knocked over. As always, these reports have been passed on.
Step into the NHS
We have had a couple of volunteers for our Step into the NHS sessions. If you or someone you know plays a valuable role in the NHS and would like to speak to our children about it, please get in touch with the school office.
As a reminder, during the week of 9th -13th March we are joining a national campaign called ‘Step into the NHS’ which showcases the amazing work done by so many to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of NHS professionals. This is part of a developing career’s programme in school. We would love the children to hear directly from anyone who could share stories (or even share interesting pictures, items or equipment) about what your role involves and how / why you decided to do the job that you/they do. These would be short interactive sessions with a class / or mini presentations to a group etc. If you would like further information or can offer dates / times for that week please contact the school office by Friday 13th February. We can’t wait to see who we get to hear from!
No Crossing Patrol Warden Tuesday 24th February
We have been notified by Doncaster Council that there will be no Crossing Patrol Warden on Station Road on Tuesday 24th February. Please remind your child about crossing safely if they walk to school themselves and usually cross with Sue.
Computing Newsletter
Inclusion Meetings Tuesday 24th February
Our next inclusion open morning will take place the first week back after half term on Tuesday 24th February. The sessions available to book are as follows:
9:30-10
10-10:30
10:30- 11
11- 11:30
11:30-12
To book, please email the school office admin@bawtrymayflower.doncaster.sch.uk with your requested time. The slots will be allocated on a first come first served basis. As a reminder, these monthly sessions are an opportunity for you to discuss any concerns you may have regarding your child's needs or family circumstances. Our team is dedicated to providing support, guidance, and signposting to additional resources if needed. There are no worries or concerns that are too big or too small.
We look forward to meeting with anyone who would like to pop in for a coffee and a chat.
Mrs Walker (Deputy Head and Inclusion Lead)
Easter chocolate raffle
Next half term we will be selling raffle tickets for our Easter chocolate raffle. These will be on sale from Monday 2nd March, priced at £1 per strip of 5 tickets.
If anyone is able to donate any Easter eggs/chocolate/sweets for our raffle, these would be most gratefully received and can be taken to the school office from Monday 23rd February onwards.
The raffle prizes will be on display in the main entrance to school.
Your Place
The 'Your Place' team are available over half term for a chat and to provide support for families. Please click on the files at the bottom of this page for further details.
Congratulations!
Eliza from Nursery earned her final ABC Preschool Gymnastics - Coordination award recently and is moving up to recreational gymnastics after half term. Well done Eliza! You are clearly a natural and have obviously worked really hard in your lessons. Thank you for sharing your success with us.
Olivia from Year 5 is now the German Children's International Taekwondo Champion! She competed in her very first international event last weekend and didn't disappoint. She won all her matches with confidence and superb technical ability to claim the gold medal.
Olivia has had an amazing year. Her next stop is London this weekend followed by the North East championships. Congratulations Olivia!
Are you looking for some part-time work?
City of Doncaster Council are currently looking for a part-time cleaner to join the team here at Bawtry Mayflower. For further information please contact Ian Taylor, Metro Clean Manager, on the details he has provided below.
Valentines Lunch
To celebrate Valentines Day, Mrs Stanfield made some special cupcakes today for the children to enjoy with their lunch. The children absolutely loved them and we would like to thank Mrs Stanfield, who always goes above and beyond with different themes for our children.
Lunch Menu for week commencing 23rd February 2026
Please see the menu below for next week. Mrs Stanfield, our School Cook, will continue to monitor the children's likes and dislikes and there may be changes to these menus in light of these.
Diary Dates
Please see below our current diary dates. It may be that there are dates on here that involve your child that you haven't had any information for yet. Please don't worry, information will come out in plenty of time prior to the date concerned. Dates that have been added since the last blog are shown in bold.
2025-2026 School Year
2026
Friday 13th February - last day at school before half term
Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February - half term
Monday 23rd February - first day back after half term
Monday 23rd February - if anyone would like to donate any chocolate for our Easter chocolate raffle, donations can be brought in from today please
Tuesday 24th February - Inclusion Open Morning - places to be pre-booked
Monday 2nd March - tickets for Easter Chocolate Raffle on sale from today, priced at £1 per strip of 5 tickets
Monday 2nd March - Workshops - Dance Today - Pinocchio
Tuesday 3rd March - Spelling Bee at Hill House - parents of children who will be taking part will be contacted
Tuesday 3rd March & Wednesday 4th March - Breakfast with a book - places to be booked in advance - further details to follow
Friday 6th March - World Book Day - pyjama day
Wednesday 11th March - Reception visit to Boston Park Farm - parents to drop off and collect from Boston Park Farm
Friday 13th March - PTA Gifts for a loved one shop during the school day
Tuesday 17th March - Easter church service at St Nichola's church - Years 1 to 6 setting off from school straight after morning registration. If you would like to walk to and from church with us and enjoy the service, please let your child's teacher know
Wednesday 18th March - Rocksteady concert 2pm - for those taking part in Rocksteady sessions
Monday 23rd March - Year 6 visit to Crucial Crew
Tuesday 24th March - Inclusion Open Morning - places to be pre-booked
Wednesday 25th March - PTA Easter Egg Hunt during the school day
Thursday 26th March - Nursery/Reception Easter Crafts session - from morning drop off until 10am in the Foundation classroom
Friday 27th March - Miss Hill in for extra guitar lesson to make up for previous missed lesson
Friday 27th March - 'YouTube in a Day' biosphere project - Yr6 / Phil Sheppard
Friday 27th March - Easter raffle to be drawn this morning during celebration assembly
Friday 27th March - last day at school before Easter holidays
Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April - Easter holidays
Monday 13th April - first day back after Easter holidays
Wednesday 15th April to Friday 17th April - Year 5 residential to Dearne Valley PGL
Thursday 16th April - Year 6 SATs meeting 3.10pm in Year 6 classroom. Please wait on the upper playground for a member of staff to let you in to our upper building
Monday 27th April - Year 5 class assembly 10.15am - parents/carers invited. Please ensure you arrive at school ready for the assembly to start at 10.15am please
Tuesday 28th April - Inclusion Open Morning - places to be pre-booked
Monday 4th May - bank holiday - school closed
Monday 11th May to Thursday 14th May - Year 6 SATs
Wednesday 13th May - non-uniform day - no donations requested
Wednesday 13th May - PTA discos - Nursery, Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 3.10pm to 3.50pm (Nursery & Reception parents to stay at the disco with their children). Years 3 to 6 4pm to 4.45pm
Monday 18th May - Year 1 visit to Austerfield Study Centre
Tuesday 19th May - Inclusion Open Morning - places to be pre-booked
Tuesday 19th May - Year 3 parents meeting for Austerfield residential
Wednesday 20th May to Friday 22nd May - Year 6 London residential
Friday 22nd May - last day at school before half term
Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May - half term
Monday 1st June - Training Day - school closed
Tuesday 2nd June - first day back after half term
Tuesday 2nd June to Friday 12th June - Year 4 multiplication checks
Wednesday 3rd June - class photos
Monday 8th June to Friday 12th June - Key Stage 1 Phonics screening week
Tuesday 9th June to Wednesday 10th June - Year 3 residential to Austerfield Study Centre
Friday 12th June - Reception visit to Boston Park Farm - parents to drop off and collect from Boston Park Farm
Monday 15th June to Sunday 26th June - Bawtry Festival
Tuesday 16th June - Rail safety workshops with Volker Rail
Wednesday 17th June - choir taking part in Sing Out concert
Thursday 18th June - Sports Day - times to be confirmed
Friday 19th June - PTA Gifts for a loved one shop during the school day
Monday 22nd June - Year 3 class assembly 10.15am - parents/carers invited. Please ensure you arrive at school ready for the assembly to start at 10.15am please
Wednesday 24th June - Rocksteady & Guitar/Woodwind/Brass concert 2pm - for those taking part in Rocksteady sessions and/or music lessons with Doncaster Music Service
Wednesday 24th June - PTA Summer Fair
Monday 29th June to Wednesday 1st July - Year 4 Hollowford residential
Tuesday 30th June - Inclusion Open Morning - places to be pre-booked
Monday 6th July - Year 6 transition evening at The Hayfield School for parents and children
Tuesday 7th July to Wednesday 8th July - The Hayfield School transition days
Tuesday 7th July to Wednesday 8th July - Queen Elizabeth's High School Gainsborough transition days
Tuesday 7th July to Thursday 9th July - XP Secondary School transition days
Wednesday 8th July - New Parents Evening at Queen Elizabeth's High School Gainsborough
Wednesday 8th July - move up day - children move to their new classes for the day to spend the day with their new teacher
Monday 13th July - Year 4 class assembly 10.15am - parents/carers invited. Please ensure you arrive at school ready for the assembly to start at 10.15am please
Wednesday 15th July - PTA Colour Run
Friday 17th July - Year 6 leavers assembly AM - breakfast and then assembly
Friday 17th July - last day at school before Summer holidays
Monday 20th July - Training Day - school closed to pupils
2026-2027 School Year
2026
Wednesday 30th September - individual/sibling photos
2027
Wednesday 2nd June 2027 - class photos
