Weekly Blog Friday 4th July 2025
Date: 4th Jul 2025 @ 7:34am
Attendance
Every week in our Celebration Assembly, we celebrate the class who has achieved the highest attendance for that week. This week Mrs Ronan & Mrs Wood's class had the highest attendance with 99.64% - well done Year 3!
Please see below for the attendance figures for this week. The target attendance for all children is currently set at 97%.
Nursery - 87.37%
Reception - 92.83%
Year 1 Mrs Birkinshaw & Mrs Ward - 91.67%
Year 2 Mrs Davies - 99.56%
Year 3 Mrs Ronan & Mrs Wood - 99.64%
Year 4 Mrs Parkes & Mrs Walker - 92.38%
Year 5 Mrs Pickersgill - 89.86%
Year 6 Miss Dunn - 97.05%
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 F L O
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 E R M A Y F
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 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 O W E R M A Y F L
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 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 O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A
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 O W E R M A Y F L O W E R M A Y F L O W
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 R M A Y F L O W
Year 5 - 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 O W E R M A Y F L O W E
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 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
This week, Year 1 have enjoyed their reward for completing MAYFLOWER for the 8th time a few weeks ago. Also this week, Year 2 have completed MAYFLOWER for the 9th time! Well done Year 2! They will be enjoying their reward next week.
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
Our first star of the week in Reception has shown us determination whilst having a go at a new skill and keeping on trying when he found it a little tricky. He was so proud of his achievements when he had finished sewing his face including beads for eyes, a mouth and hair! He has such a positive can do attitude, well done Isaac 🙂
Our second star of the week in Reception this week is a fantastic friend to all of reception; she is kind, caring and always conducts herself in the Mayflower way. She works exceptionally hard in all areas of her learning putting in the maximum effort and pride in all that she does. Well done Luna 🙂
Year 1
Evie – for showing incredible courage and positivity in her learning. Evie has bravely embraced every challenge this year, always giving new things a go- even when she’s found them tricky. She approaches every task with a big smile and boundless enthusiasm, which is such a joy to see. Well done, Evie! We are so proud of everything you’ve achieved!
Holly – for growing in self-confidence and believing in herself. Holly has shown such amazing courage and determination this term! She is starting to believe that she can do anything she puts her mind to. Holly has come into school all by herself this week, showing just how brave and independent she is becoming. It’s been so lovely to see her confidence soar. Well done, Holly, we are so proud of you!
Year 2
This week, we have been demonstrating how we can be courageous.
Moving to a new Year group can seem very daunting as we get to know new teachers, new classrooms and, for Year 2, new buildings. All of Year 2 have participated in transition activities this week and all have shown so much courage. There have been two children in particular who have faced their worries and fears head on, taking a deep breath and giving transition their best shot. I am truly proud of all of the class, but special mentions and our Stars of the Week this week go to Rares and Matthew.
Year 3
Noah D - Noah has shown real courage when improving his work this week. He knew that his work could be improved and he did everything he could to make it the best it could be. He was resilient, hard working and very courageous! Well done, Noah!
Annie D - Annie has worked hard over the last few weeks and has put all of her effort into her work. She has shown real courage when attempting work that she is not as confident with and has really tried her best. Keep pushing yourself, Annie!
Year 4
Our theme this week was be courageous. Year 4 did this in abundance on our residential to Hollowford. One of the amazing instructors repeatedly told the children, "You can't be brave without being a bit scared." We talked about how to harness this fear and to push ourselves to be brave, bold and courageous. My two stars of the week this week are Natalie and Rose.
Natalie was an expert when it came to canoeing. She was courageous and ensured that the team in her canoe were in time, pushing them forwards and motivating everyone to keep going.
Rose modelled being courageous for the entire trip! Every time she came across something challenging, she reminded herself that she can do anything and... SHE DID!
Year 5
“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” -Babe Ruth
Charlotte - This week, Charlotte has shown courage during transition. She has been raising her hand to ask inquisitive questions, which demonstrates her growing confidence. Charlotte has also shown a positive attitude towards making mistakes, recognising that getting an answer wrong is part of the learning process. Well done Charlotte!
Katie - This week, Katie has shown courage in writing lessons. She has demonstrated resilience and a commendable ability to learn from setbacks, showing maturity when faced with challenges. Well done Katie!
Year 6
This week across school, our focus has been on one of our important Learning Powers: Be courageous; the adults in school have been looking out for those children who have shown courage through their actions. This week's Stars of the Week in Year 6 have been chosen with this in mind.
Gracie-Leigh - Gracie has shown courage this week in preparation for transition to secondary school; she has taken responsibility for her own transition and has completed additional activities to ensure that she is as prepared as she can be for the move to secondary school in September. You've got this, Gracie and you'll be amazing.
Jace - Taking accountability and responsibility for yourself and your actions is one of the most courageous things that you can do and Jace has done just that this week. He has shown that he is a reflective and mature member of the class and has made Year 6 staff smile this week with his positive and considerate attitude.
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 theme was ‘Be courageous – Be You!’ linked to our transition programme. This amazing superstar has certainly had a journey this year showing courage and taking on an amazing role of one of our Art Ambassadors and helping Mrs Davies at our Creative Station event this week.
Thank you, Bret – you truly deserve this award!
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_Car.aspx
KS2 PE next week
Next week, P.E for children in KS2 will be as follows:
Monday - Y4 / Y5 / Y6
Tuesday - Y3
Wednesday - Y4
Thursday - Y5
Move Up Day Tuesday 8th July
Continuing with our transition ready for September, our whole school move up day takes place next week on Tuesday 8th July. On that day, the children will need dropping off and collecting from where they will be dropped off and collected in September, as follows:
Year 1 (current Reception) - please walk round the lower building and through the green gate in the Foundation area. The Year 1 classroom is on your left. Children also to be collected from the Year 1 classroom at the end of the day.
Year 2 (current Year 1) - please walk round the lower building to the Year 2 classroom. Children also to be collected from the Year 2 classroom at the end of the day.
Year 3 - please wait on the top playground at drop off and collection.
Years 4 to 6 - please wait on the top playground in front of the double storey building at drop off and collection.
Monthly Inclusion Meeting Friday 11th July
Our next inclusion open morning is next week: Friday 11th June. The sessions available to book are as follows:
9-9:30 - booked
9:30-10 - booked
10-10:30 - booked
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.
The 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. This session is also an opportunity for any families who feel that they may need support over the summer with anything from behaviour to finances and food parcels.
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)
Big Talk Education in school Friday 11th July
Just a quick reminder that Big Talk will be coming into school next Friday 11th July. They will be delivering Relationship Education throughout school (Nursery to Year 6) through their Growing up Safe programme. You should have received a letter and email providing more information about the Big Talk team and what will be discussed in the sessions.
Uniform orders for September
We are now accepting orders for uniform for September. If you would like to order any uniform ready for September, please log on to ParentPay to order your items before Friday 11th July.
The uniform will then be available to collect from the school office on Friday 29th August between 8am and 3pm.
We cannot guarantee that any orders received after Friday 11th July will be available for collection before the children start back in September, so it is really important that you order on time.
If you order any uniform and the item is for your child to have this term rather than for September, please email admin@bawtrymayflower.doncaster.sch.uk to let us know.
Toys from home
We would appreciate it if the children didn't bring in toys from home please. We are finding that toys are sometimes getting lost, which understandably causes upset for the child particularly if the toy is very special to them. We also wouldn't want any toys to get broken.
Special Delivery!
Year 2 have been busy writing letters recently. The letters were all posted and we have started to get some replies back. We have had a reply back from the King himself, which was very special! Equally as special were the replies we received from Julia Donaldson and Mrs Davies' daughter Jenna. Jenna even included an original painting in her letter - thank you Jenna!
We are hoping to have more replies back before the end of term and will share these on upcoming blogs.
Unclaimed raffle prizes from the Summer Fair
There are several prizes from the Summer Fair raffle that have yet to be collected. The winning tickets are as follows:
Orange tickets - 6-10, 116-120, 126-130, 676-680 and 721-725
Brown tickets - 266-270
Please come to the office with your winning raffle tickets next week to claim your prize. As some of the prizes are alcohol, we would appreciate it if adults could come and collect all prizes please.
If the prizes are not collected by the end of next week, they will be handed back to the PTA to use for future raffles.
Summer Holiday Club at Bawtry Mayflower
First Step Active Care, our wraparound and after school club provider, will be running holiday camps during the Summer holidays. Please see the information below for further information and details of how to book.
We’re delighted to let you know that bookings for First Step Sports Summer Camps at Bawtry are now LIVE!
The camps are packed with exciting activities, sports, special events (water Wednesday & inflatable Thursday etc) and creative play, providing children with a safe, active, and fun-filled summer experience.
Dates: Summer Holidays 2025
Location: Doncaster venues
Book here: https://firststep-sports.co.uk/doncaster-camps/ or scan the QR code on the flyer below.
Important Information:
• Funded Places are available for children who receive benefits-related Free School Meals (please note, this is separate to the meal that children in Reception to Year 2 receive under the Government's Universal Infant Free School Meal scheme) – please ensure you select this option when booking.
• Paid Places are available for all other families at an affordable rate.
Spaces are expected to reach capacity so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with the First Step Sports team on 01482 249066.
Wraparound Care for September
Places are now available to book for wraparound care for September. Please click on the link below to visit the wraparound care page on our school website for further details and booking information.
https://www.bawtrymayflower.school/page/wraparound-care-holiday-club/152198
Don't forget that First Step Active Care now run a free breakfast club from 8.10am each morning. Booking needs to be made 48 hours in advance for this.
Congratulations!
Last weekend, Gracie-Leigh, Lilly and Olivia were on the mats again for a Taekwondo competition at Doncaster Dome. After last weeks Bronze medals this time they all struck GOLD! Olivia was first up against some tough opposition. The match was very entertaining indeed and Olivia’s persistance and excellent technique earned her a win in both rounds.
Gracie-Leigh was next up and was in control from start to finish, winning both her rounds comfortably.
Last but not least was Lilly. Her speed and determination was second to none and she also won both of her rounds.
Three excellent performances from the Bawtry girls,which helped Gainsborough/Bawtry Scorpion Taekwondo to win 14 gold medals and 3 silver medals on the day.
Well done girls! You really are shining stars! Keep up the hard work.
If you would like any information on Bawtry Scorpion Taekwondo please call - 07749 972482
Epilepsy Support Group
Please see information below regarding a new epilepsy support group which is starting in Doncaster. The first session is next Tuesday, 8th July.
Parent Needs Childcare Survey 2025
Doncaster Council has asked us to share that they have opened their Parent Needs Childcare Survey for 2025. Please see the message and details of how to complete the survey below.
Parents and carers – we want to hear from you
We are planning childcare needs across Doncaster to ensure we have enough provision for our families in the future. We are interested in your childcare situation and what your future needs may be.
Please complete this survey by clicking on the link below or scanning the QR code and help us plan and support the childcare provision in Doncaster.
Parent Needs Childcare Survey Summer 2025
The survey closes on Monday 15th September 2025 at 09:00a.m.
Lunch Menu for week commencing 7th July 2025
Please see the menu below for next week. Mrs Stanfield 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.
2024/2025 school year
Monday 7th July - Year 2 sewing morning - please see Mrs Davies if you would like to help
Monday 7th July - Transition evening at The Hayfield School - parents/carers have received a letter regarding this
Tuesday 8th July - Whole school move up day
Tuesday 8th July to Wednesday 9th July - Year 6 transition days at Hayfield
Wednesday 9th July - Year 6 transition day at Serlby Park
Wednesday 9th July to Thursday 10th July - Year 6 residential to London
Friday 11th July - inclusion morning. These last sessions of this school year are for any families who feel that they may need support over the summer with anything from behaviour to finances and food parcels
Friday 11th July - Big Talk sessions
Thursday 17th July - PTA Colour Run. Change of date - was previously 10th July
Friday 18th July - Year 6 leavers assembly AM - parents to come to the school office at the start of the school day. Further details to follow.
Friday 18th July – last day at school before Summer Holidays
2025-2026 School Year
2025
Monday 1st September - Training Day - school closed to pupils
Wednesday 1st October - individual/sibling photos
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
Monday 3rd November - first day back after half term
Tuesday 11th November - Flu vaccinations for children from Reception to Year 6
Tuesday 2nd December - Flu vaccination session for any children absent on the original flu vaccination date
Tuesday 16th December - Christmas Dinner Day
Thursday 18th December - Christmas Party Day including party food for lunch
Thursday 18th December - last day at school before Christmas holidays
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
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 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
Monday 4th May - bank holiday - school closed
Thursday 21st May - class photos
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
Friday 17th July - last day at school before Summer holidays
Monday 20th July - Training Day - school closed to pupils
