Weekly Blog Friday 26th September 2025
Date: 25th Sep 2025 @ 10:39am
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 an amazing 100%!! Well done Nursery!
Please see below for the attendance figures for this week. The target attendance for all children is currently set at 97%.
Nursery - 100%
Reception - 96.77%
Year 1 Mrs Davies - 98.52%
Year 2 Mrs Ward & Mrs Walker - 94.71%
Year 3 Mrs Ronan & Mrs Wood - 99.59%
Year 4 Mrs Parkes - 97.49%
Year 5 Mrs Pickersgill - 94.29%
Year 6 Miss Dunn - 97.58%
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
Reception - M A Y F L O W E R M
Year 1 - M A Y F L O W E
Year 2 - M A Y F L O W
Year 3 - M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L
Year 4 - M A Y F L O W E
Year 5 - M A Y F L O
Year 6 - M A Y F L O W E R M A Y
This week, our Nursery and Reception classes completed MAYFLOWER for the first time and have enjoyed their chosen reward of a film and refreshments today.
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 & Reception
Alma and Alfie have been chosen as stars of the week this week in Nursery for being absolute superstars at tidying up and being respectful of our classroom and resources. They have been excellent role models for the others and have earned lots of stickers for the great work!
Our first star in Reception this week has really impressed us with the way they use kind words. He is always polite, thoughtful, and caring, making sure everyone feels included and valued. He makes sure to always listen carefully and is always ready to learn. We are so proud of the way he helps make our class such a caring place, well done Alfie! 🙂
Our second star for Reception has shown such kindness and care in the way they speak to others. Always making sure others have someone to play with. They always choose gentle, thoughtful words that make their friends feel happy and cared for. They remind us how important it is to be respectful to each other and to our classroom, making sure that all of our equipment is put away safely. What a wonderful role model, Ada. 🙂
Year 1
This week is Recycling Week so we have been thinking about people who show care for each other, for the world, for our school, for the community and in the words they choose.
Ada and Milo show care for their classmates by helping them with their learning and offering to play with them. They always put the recycling into the correct bins. They understand the need to look after the plants and animals on our planet. They keep the classroom tidy and safe by tidying equipment away and tucking chairs under. And most importantly, they always offer kind words and beautiful smiles of encouragement to everyone. Thank you for being so kind and caring, Ada and Milo.
Year 2
Cole has shown a wonderfully caring side this week. He has looked after our school by tidying away toys and resources during break and lunchtime, often without being asked. He is kind to others and always ready to help a friend, whether it’s finding their work or giving them a hand when they’re stuck. Cole’s happiness and energy brighten people’s days and give them a boost when they need it. Thank you for showing such care, Cole.
David has a thoughtful and caring attitude that makes a big difference in our class. He always shows kindness to everyone, offering help to both children and adults whenever it’s needed. He supports his friends with their work, comforts others when they’re upset, and is always there with a gentle word or a helping hand. David’s care for others is lovely to see. Thank you for being so caring, David.
Year 3
Connor - Connor is a very kind and caring member of year 3. He is always respectful towards other people and the classroom environment. He checks in on other children and adults to make sure they are OK and Connor has kind words for everyone. He demonstrates every day in his words and actions how caring he is! Thank you, Connor!
Max - Max is a very kind and caring member of year 3. He is always respectful towards other people and the classroom environment. He checks in on other children and adults to make sure they are OK and he has kind words for everyone. Max is amazing at finding the positives in any situation and this brightens everyones day! Thank you, Max!
Year 4
Ella - Ella shows care and compassion for her peers, adults and our wider school community. She always engages in projects and tasks given, showing her desire to spread joy to everyone and everything. Other members of the class ask if they can sit next to Ella as they know how supportive and caring she is, often giving up her own time to help others. Ella - you are a pleasure to teach and such a fantastic example of doing it the Mayflower way.
Isabella - I have been really impressed with Isabella this week. She has shown kindness and care towards others at all times, offering help and support to her peers. Isabella takes care when completing her work and this is evident in all that she does. She is determined to achieve to the best of her ability and is a valued member of our class. Keep it up.
Year 5
“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” Jackie Chan
Ellie-May demonstrates kindness to everyone all of the time and as a result of this, she is a valued member of Year 5. She always treats others the way she would like to be treated. This week, she has shown care and concern for those around her and has supported them to help them to feel better. Keep being you!
Dylan is a valued member of Year 5 who demonstrates kindness and care to everyone at all times. He shows this through his words and actions each and every day. Dylan also cares about his learning; he shows this by always putting in 100% effort and acting upon all feedback given. Keep up the hard work!
Year 6
The focus across school this week, has been on those children who show care - for each other, for the world, for our school community and wider community. This week's Stars of the Week in Year 6 have been chosen with this in mind.
Oliver B - Oliver shows care through his actions and words every day. He cares about others, showing this by supporting them with kindness, compassion and patience whilst helping them with their work. He cares about his own learning and shows this by always putting in 100% effort and acting upon all feedback given so that he can make it even better. He cares about our school community, looking after and taking care of the resources and people within it. Thank you for being you, Oliver.
Ariana - Ariana shows care through her actions and words every day. She cares about all members of our school community, going above and beyond to make resources to support mental health and to promote positivity in our classroom. She cares about her learning and the learning of others, putting in 100% effort in every lesson and supporting others with kindness, patience and understanding. Thank you for the care that you show and the difference you make to our Year 6 family, Ariana.
Headteacher Award
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 trophy.
This week’s Superstar Award goes to a pupil who shows care in a variety of ways. Care for each other, for the world, for our school and for our community. Luke does this every single day putting others before him and understanding the importance of consideration to others. Well done Luke on achieving this award this week.
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. Please click on the link below to see the sign for the coming week.
https://makaton.org/TMC/News_Stories/SOTW/SOTW_Coffee.aspx
Returning children to the school office after appointments
If your child has an appointment during the school day and is returning to school, please ensure that they are walked round to the school office by an adult. There may be occasions where Mrs Walker and Miss Argo are busy out of the office, so could not be there to let your child in. For the safety of all children, we would appreciate this going forward.
Inclusion Open Morning Tuesday 30th September
As advised prevously, our first inclusion open morning of the new school year will take place next Tuesday 30th September. We still have the following slots available if anyone would like to book:
9:30-10
10-10:30
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, and for those new to school, 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)
Individual/sibling photos Wednesday 1st October
Exciting news! Carmel Jane Photography will be visiting our School on Wednesday 1st October, to take Individual & Sibling photos.
All parents/carers are requested to pre-register for instant access to your child’s photographs once they are ready, pre-registration is required for every photo shoot.
Register in 3 easy steps in less than a minute:
1. Head to www.carmeljaneshop.co.uk
2. Enter your unique code JRWAJJ2YU8
3. Include your child’s full school register name.
Don't miss out - pre-register today!
The photographer will be in school from 8am on the day to take photos of sibling groups where one or more sibling doesn't yet come to Mayflower. Please come to the school office and we will direct you to where the photos are being taken.
If you DO NOT wish your child to have their photograph taken on Wednesday 1st October, please email the school office by the end of school on Tuesday 30th September at the very latest please.
Wraparound Care
First Steps Active Care, our wraparound care provider, would like feedback on their wraparound care to help them to understand how useful the service is for families, whether improvements can be made, and how they can plan for the future.
First Steps would appreciate it if parents/carers would please take a few moments to click on the link below and complete the survey.
Bawtry Mayflower Wraparound Care Survey
The deadline for responses is next Friday, 3rd October
Secondary applications for September 2026
If you have a child who is currently in Year 6, just a reminder that the application process for Secondary school for September 2026 is open.
If your home address is within the Doncaster Council Local Authority, please click on the link below to make your application.
https://www.doncaster.gov.uk/services/schools/secondary-admissions
If your home address is outside of the Doncaster Council Local Authority, you will need to apply through your Local Authority for a Secondary school place.
The deadline for applications to be received by the Local Authority is 31st October 2025. It is important to apply on time, as a number of schools will be full next September.
National Offer Date is 2nd March 2026 - parents will be emailed their decision, using the email account used to apply.
News from our PTA
Is your child new to Mayflower? We’d love to have you join the PTA team! Whether you can spare just an hour now and then, or want to get fully involved, every bit of help makes a huge difference.
Last year we raised thousands for the school, funding some fantastic projects for the children.
The more the merrier—come along and be part of it! Message Jane to be added to the PTA Announcement WhatsApp group. No commitment necessary, just to keep in the loop for when we need helpers. 07762771844.
Can you help us with some projects? First session this Saturday, 27th September.
Our PTA needs your help! Parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbours – can you lend a hand? Even if it's just half an hour of your time.
Over the holidays, the PTA have been busy making improvements around school, and now we need your help to get them finished so the children can enjoy them.
Jobs include:
- Painting the new wooden ships
- Lifting & shifting
- Laying a patio
Every pair of hands will make a difference, and any time you can spare would be hugely appreciated.
Saturday 27th September & Saturday 4th October. We will be starting at 10am, and meet at Reception.
Questions? Message Jenni Dolby on 07903 264707.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Spooktacular Halloween Disco Friday 31st October
Spooktacular Halloween Disco! Friday 31st October • 6:30–8:30pm at Bawtry New Hall
Proudly supported by Bawtry Town Council.
Prizes for the best costumes!
Bar & snack shack to keep little monsters fuelled.
Tickets: £3 each or 2 for £5
Email mayflowerPTAtickets@gmail.com to secure yours. Cash & card accepted (cash is faster!)
Parents must remain with their little witches & wizards.
Congratulations!
Isaac in Year 1 was recently awarded Squirrel Scout Of The Week for listening well, being helpful and making sure that everyone got a turn at an activity. As a reward, Isaac was able to bring the pack's Squirrel home for the week. Well done Isaac! You are always so kind, caring and helpful and are always thinking of others, so this award is well deserved.
Women's Wellbeing Day
The Hayfield School Open Evening Monday 29th September 2025
'Your Place' are here to help
Doncaster Council's 'Your Place' team is dedicated to supporting families facing various challenges in their daily lives. They provide assistance with a range of issues, particularly with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Although they are a small team based at Tom Hill Youth Centre, covering the South locality, they strive to offer practical support and connect families with the resources and support that they need. Please click on the link at the bottom of this page for more information.
Half Term activities
Christmas Fun!
Lunch Menu for week commencing 29th September 2025
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.
There may also be last minute changes to the menus on occasion, to take into account availability of items or delivery issues.
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
2025
Saturday 27th September - PTA projects in school - all helpers welcome from 10am
Tuesday 30th September - Inclusion Open Morning - please contact the school office if you wish to book a place
Wednesday 1st October - individual/sibling photos
Saturday 4th October - PTA projects in school - all helpers welcome from 10am
Friday 10th October - Hello Yellow for World Mental Health Day - wear yellow non-uniform
Monday 13th October - Christmas Art Project artwork and order forms to be sent home with the children this week
Friday 17th October - non-uniform day to collect donations for Harvest
Monday 20th October - deadline for Christmas Art Project art work and order forms to be returned to class teachers by 3pm today - NO LATE ORDERS CAN BE ACCEPTED
Wednesday 22nd October - Harvest church service St Nicholas' church for Year 2 to Year 6 - walking to church straight after morning registration. All welcome to walk to church and back with us.
Wednesday 22nd October - Parents Evening - further details to follow
Friday 24th October - last day at school before half term
Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October - half term
Friday 31st October - closing date for Secondary school applications for September 2026
Friday 31st October - PTA Halloween Disco Bawtry New Hall 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Monday 3rd November - first day back after half term
Wednesday 5th November - Reception visit to Boston Park Farm - parents to drop off and collect from Boston Park Farm
Monday 10th November - Year 1 visit to Doncaster Museum & Art Gallery
Tuesday 11th November - Flu vaccinations for children from Reception to Year 6
Wednesday 12th November - PTA Bingo Night 3.10pm to 4.10pm - £5 per family ticket to include refreshments. Tuck shop also available
Thursday 13th November - Year 5 visit to Lincoln Castle
Friday 14th November - non-uniform day - cash donations to go towards families in our community who need support
Wednesday 19th November - open evening 4pm to 5.30pm for visits for Reception places for September 2026
Monday 1st December - raffle tickets on sale for Christmas Chocolate Raffle. Raffle tickets will also be on sale at all our Christmas events including the nativities
Tuesday 2nd December - Flu vaccination session for any children absent on the original flu vaccination date
Wednesday 3rd December - Rocksteady concert 2pm - for those taking part in Rocksteady sessions
Monday 8th December - Key Stage 1 nativity dress rehearsal 10.30am
Tuesday 9th December - Foundation Stage nativity dress rehearsal 10am
Tuesday 9th December - Key Stage 1 nativity performance 2pm
Wednesday 10th December - Foundation Stage nativity performance 10.30am
Wednesday 10th December - Key Stage 1 nativity performance 2pm
Thursday 11th December - Foundation Stage nativity performance 10.30am
Friday 12th December - PTA Christmas Shop during the school day
Tuesday 16th December - Christmas church service St Nicholas' church for Year 2 to Year 6 - walking to church straight after morning registration. All welcome to walk to church and back with us.
Tuesday 16th December - Christmas Dinner Day
Wednesday 17th December - panto in school
Wednesday 17th December - Carols round the tree and Christmas Market
Thursday 18th December - Christmas Party Day including party food for lunch
Thursday 18th December - last day at school before Christmas holidays
Thursday 18th December - Christmas Chocolate raffle being drawn during the school day
Friday 19th December - Training Day - school closed to pupils
Monday 22nd December to Friday 2nd January - Christmas holidays
2026
Monday 5th January - Training Day - school closed to pupils
Tuesday 6th January - first day back after Christmas holidays
Thursday 15th January - closing date for applications for Reception for September 2026
Tuesday 10th February - Choir perform at Young Voices concert at Sheffield Utilita Arena - further details to follow
Wednesday 11th February - non-uniform day - no donations requested
Wednesday 11th February - 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
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
Friday 13th March - PTA Gifts for a loved one shop during the school day
Wednesday 11th March - Reception visit to Boston Park Farm - parents to drop off and collect from Boston Park Farm
Wednesday 18th March - Rocksteady concert 2pm - for those taking part in Rocksteady sessions
Monday 23rd March - Year 6 visit to Crucial Crew
Wednesday 25th March - PTA Easter Egg Hunt during the school day
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
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 - 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
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
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
Wednesday 8th July - PTA Colour Run
Wednesday 15th July - alternative date for PTA Colour Run if weather isn't suitable on Wednesday 8th July
Friday 17th July - last day at school before Summer holidays
Monday 20th July - Training Day - school closed to pupils
