Weekly Blog Friday 6th June 2025
Date: 5th Jun 2025 @ 7:39am
Attendance
Every week in our Celebration Assembly, we celebrate the class who has achieved the highest attendance for that week. This week Mrs Davies' class had the highest attendance with an amazing 100% - well done Year 2!
Please see below for the attendance figures for this week. The target attendance for all children is currently set at 97%.
Nursery - 82.46%
Reception - 89.68%
Year 1 Mrs Birkinshaw & Mrs Ward - 98%
Year 2 Mrs Davies - 100%
Year 3 Mrs Ronan & Mrs Wood - 96.77%
Year 4 Mrs Parkes & Mrs Walker - 92.57%
Year 5 Mrs Pickersgill - 98.26%
Year 6 Miss Dunn - 97.06%
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
This week, both Year 2 and Year 6 have completed their next full MAYFLOWER. Year 2 enjoyed their reward of a movie and treats yesterday and Year 6 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
This week's star of the week in Nursery goes to Tiana. Tiana is always very responsible, she looks after the resources in our classroom, she follows the school rules, joins in well with group work and is a really grown up and sensible member of our class.
Our first star of the week for Reception has been doing fantastic listening and following instructions this week. He has made sure he has been ready to learn and been on task showing us a big smile along the way. He has been working so hard on making the right choice this week when in provision which all the adults have recognised. Well done Ronnie 🙂
Our second star of the week in Reception this week has blown us away in maths. She has made sure to give reasons for her answers explaining why it is important to share out a number of items equally and noticing how numbers of objects can be grouped together. She has been a super star at quickly recognising odd and even numbers as well. Well done Emily 🙂
Year 1
Skyla - This week we have said over and over again "Wow Skyla, you are on fire!!" We are so pleased with how hard Skyla has been working and the incredible respect she is showing. She is listening so carefully and it is really showing in her learning- she could name all 5 oceans and show me where they are on a map! Keep up the hard work, Skyla. You are a star!!
Fox - Fox has had a wonderful start to the new half term. He has been showing kindness and wonderful sharing. It is wonderful to see him working so well with others and enjoying tasks. Fox has showed amazing determination during maths this week. We have been learning division, which can be tricky when you first learn about it, but Fox tried again and again to solve problems until he found it easy-peasy lemon squeezy! Well done, Fox. We are very proud of you.
Year 2
This week we have been thinking about the importance of being respectful.
Isla has shown that she is a very respectful girl towards adults and children alike. She is polite and courteous towards others, always remembering to say please and thank you. She went out of her way to care for a child who was upset this week, comforting them and making them feel better.
Daniel is one of the politest members of the class. He never interrupts and waits patiently to speak when someone is talking. His manners are impeccable - he is a true gentleman.
Well done Isla and Daniel!
Year 3
Bret - Bret is always polite and well-mannered in class. He uses excellent manners in the classroom, he waits patiently to speak to adults without interrupting and listens carefully when he is talking to someone else. Bret demonstrates respect and good manners every day! Thank you, Bret!
Keira - Keira is polite all of the time to both children and adults. Politeness and respect come naturally to Keira and she shows this every day in the classroom, on the playground and in the dinner hall. She is an excellent role model to others! Thank you, Keira!
Year 4
Skaila-Mai: Skaila has high levels of respect for all of our school community. She can collaborate effectively with all of her peers and understands when others need her help and support. When talking to members of staff, Skaila consistently communicates in a respectful manner and is always polite. Her positive attitude towards learning is helping her to make amazing progress. Keep it up.
Lily E: Lily is a shining example of doing it the Mayflower Way. Her positive attitude and high levels of respect make her a pleasure to teach. She is always ready to learn and consistently respects our school rules. She is a role model to her peers with her outstanding behaviour. Keep it up.
Year 5
"A person's a person, no matter how small." Dr. Seuss
Katie demonstrates respect in school on a daily basis. She is kind to others and is happy to take responsibility for jobs she has been asked to do, carrying them out in a mature manner. Katie shows respect by listening attentively during whole class discussions and to her peers.
Rory is invariably respectful. He is kind and sensitive and knows that some people may think differently to himself. Rory demonstrates respect by always following the class/school rules and thoughtfully listening to what others say.
Year 6
This week in school, our focus has been on one of our hugely important school rules: respect. We have been looking for those children across school who demonstrate this on a daily basis - showing respect to all members of our school community, to our school building and to all resources within it. This week's Stars of the Week in Year 6 have been chosen with this in mind.
Alicia - Alicia embodies this important school rule every single day. She shows the utmost respect to all members of our school community, not differentiating between her close friends and our younger children or between familiar or more unfamiliar adults. She acts with integrity at all times, regardless of whether there is anyone else around or not. She always listens to others when they speak and values and respects all opinions, even if they differ to her own. She is an exemplary role model in school and we are very lucky to have her in Year 6.
Cameron - Cameron is a considerate and respectful member of Year 6 who acts with integrity every single day, always treating others the way that she would like to be treated. Cameron speaks respectfully when communicating her thoughts and ideas with others and she actively listens to the views and opinions of others, showing kindness and consideration for them, even if they differ to her own. She is an exemplary role model in school and we are very fortunate to have her in our class this year.
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.
My superstar award, to start the half term, goes to Henry in Year 6. He works hard each and every day but most importantly does this with utmost respect for all the adults that work in school. What a fine young man you are becoming and your self-reflection helps others when they are finding things tricky too. You really live out our core school values every day. Much deserved award Henry, 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. Please click on the link below to see the sign for the coming week.
https://makaton.org/TMC/News_Stories/SOTW/SOTW_Rainbow.aspx
Contacting school
If you need to contact your child's teacher or pass on a message for that particular day, please call the school office (01302 710721) rather than sending an email. We provide a timescale of 48 hours to read and provide an initial acknowledgement to any emails received. Whilst we do endeavour to respond well within this timescale, this is not always possible during busy times in the school office.
A response will then be provided by the school office or passed on to your child's teacher for them to look at and provide a further response.
No Crossing Patrol Warden 6th to 11th June
Just a reminder following on from our email earlier this week that we have been advised by Doncaster Council that there will be no Crossing Patrol Warden on Station Road from the afternoon of this Friday 6th June up to and including the afternoon of next Wednesday 11th June. Sue, the Crossing Patrol Warden, will return next Thursday 12th June.
PTA Gifts for a loved one shop Thursday 12th June
Our fabulous PTA team will be holding their next event, their 'Gifts for a loved one' shop next Thursday, 12th June during the school day. Items for sale at the shop will range from 50p to £3 and each class will have the opportunity to visit the shop.
If you would like your child to visit the shop, please make sure that they bring no more than £10 with them next Thursday morning please, as the office staff cannot guarantee that any money received after the start of the school day will make it to your child before they visit the shop. We would also appreciate it if siblings could bring separate money please, as the school office no longer has any cash to be able to split notes for you.
Thank you in advance to our PTA and helpers for enabling events such as this to take place.
Non-uniform Day Friday 13th June
Next Friday, 13th June, will be a non-uniform day. We would like to ask for donations of sweets or chocolate for the PTA's Treat Tombola Stall which will be part of the Summer Fair on Thursday 19th June please.
We appreciate that not everyone can donate something, so there is no obligation to do so - the children can come in non-uniform regardless of whether a donation is made. However, if you are able to donate something next Friday this would be greatly appreciated, so that our PTA can raise much needed additional funds for school.
Class Photos now available
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Bawtry Arts Festival - design a wedding dress
As part of the Bawtry Arts Festival, 'A Wise Bride' bridal shop in Bawtry is running a 'design a wedding dress' competition. Children who would like to participate will need to design a spectacular wedding dress and there will be prizes for the winners.
Forms are available from the school office. Entries need to be back in school by Wednesday 11th June. Entries need to have the child's name and age on them, together with contact details on the back so the organisers can contact the winners.
Bawtry Arts Festival - Art/Craft Workshops
Join in with the fun of some art/craft workshops on Saturday 21st June at Bawtry Town Hall from 9.30am to 12 noon. There are 'rolling' group sessions for most activities. The first half-hour will be dedicated quiet time for those children who prefer it.
Natalie will be running painting sessions at 10am and 11am. Both sessions will be limited to 10 children aged 7+.
Refreshments will be available.
To book your free place email lyphorm@hotmail.com
Your Place Support
'A Voice for Every Child' Makaton session
The Makaton Charity is running a session next Tuesday, 10th June from 6pm. The session is a heartwarming and insightful conversation with two parents who have embraced Makaton to support their children's communication, and in doing so, helped shift attitudes in homes, schools, and their wider communities.
If this is something that you would be interested in, please click on the link below to register for the event.
Football Opportunities
Free Parenting Clinic
Lunch Menu for week commencing 9th June 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 9th June to Friday 13th June - Year 1 Phonics Screening Check
Monday 9th June - Year 3/4 assembly - parents/carers welcome to come. Assembly will start at 10.15am prompt, so please ensure you arrive at the school office by 10.10am at the latest.
Monday 9th June - Year 6 residential meeting for parents 3.10pm in the Year 6 classroom. Please wait on the upper playground to be let into the building by a member of staff
Thursday 12th June - PTA Gifts for a loved one shop. Gifts from 50p to £3
Friday 13th June - non-uniform day - donations of sweets/chocolate requested
Monday 16th June to Sunday 22nd June - Bawtry Arts Festival
Monday 16th June - Big Talk in school - further details to follow
Wednesday 18th June – Sports Day – all school will be having Sports Day in the morning - change of timing
Wednesday 18th June - choir singing as part of Bawtry Arts Festival - further details to follow
Wednesday 18th June - Sing Out at Doncaster Dome - parents of those involved have been contacted
Thursday 19th June - PTA Summer Fair
Tuesday 24th June - Year 6 transition day at Serlby Park
Wednesday 25th June to Friday 27th June – Year 4 Hollowford Residential
Tuesday 1st July – Year 2 visit to Cleethorpes
Wednesday 2nd July - Art Gallery 8.30am - 9am and 3.10pm to 4pm lower hall to showcase children's artwork
Wednesday 2nd July - Nursery & Reception sewing morning 9am to 10am
Wednesday 2nd July - Music Hub (guitars, woodwind and brass) Concert 9am - for those children taking part in guitar/woodwind/brass lessons in school. Change of date - was previously 9th July
Wednesday 2nd July - Rocksteady Concert 10am - for those children taking part in the Rocksteady music sessions. Change of date - was previous 9th July
Wednesday 2nd July - opportunity for parents/carers to look at their child's work in their current classroom 3.10pm to 3.30pm
Wednesday 2nd July - opportunity for parents/carers to meet their child's new teacher in their new classroom 3.30pm to 4pm
Thursday 3rd July - Art Gallery 8.30am - 9am and 3.10pm to 4pm lower hall to showcase children's artwork
Thursday 3rd July - Art Creation Stations 3.10pm to 4pm - opportunity for children to take part in some art activities with their parents/carers. Refreshments available.
Friday 4th July - Year 6 Festival
Tuesday 8th July - Whole school move up day - further details to follow
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
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
