On Tuesday 30th April, during Geography Club, the children learnt how to use the new weather station equipment which was kindly purchased by FOBS. They enjoyed reading the windspeed, practising reading from a rain gauge and learning about a barometer. In a few weeks’ time, we will be gathering data for the whole school to use.

Dear Parents and Carers,

The School Council are very excited to give you information about our next event.

We are organising, alongside Geography Club, a Second-Hand Fair which will take place on Friday 14^th June 2024 at 3.15-4.15pm. The fair is being run to raise money for the Destiny Grace Academy which is a school in Sierra Leone, West Africa. This is a school which the Geography Club has links with. Here is their website for more information: https://www.cry.org.uk/projects/project/destiny-grace-academy 

We are hoping, with good weather, that the event will take place on the field. If we get bad weather, then it will be inside the hall.

This is where we need your help, please. We are planning to have 4 different types of items on sale; children’s toys, children’s books, games (not electronic), and clothes (up to age 12) and we need donations of these items so that we have something to sell.

If you have any of the above items, that are in good condition please bring them into school on the following dates:

• Children’s clothes (up to age 12) – bring in Friday 10^th May
• Children’s games (not electronic) – bring in Friday 17^th May
• Children’s toys – bring in Friday 24^th May
• Children’s books – bring in Friday 7^th June

Please can we ask that items are in a good and clean condition and therefore suitable for selling on. Also, that they are only brought in on the above dates so that we have time to sort them.

We are also planning to have 4 other stalls to turn it into more of a fair:

• Lollystick treasure hunt - 50p a go (sweets as prizes)
• Raffle with prizes - £1 a ticket
• Guess the bear’s name - 50p a go with winner taking the bear
• Football penalty shoot-out (if not raining) 50p a go (sweets as prizes)

Alongside the stalls we have arranged for Marucci Ice Cream Van to attend the event which will be brilliant! They will be donating 15% of their takings to this good cause.

On the day, all stalls that are selling items and those that are playing games will take cash. Items will be cheap enough for pocket money amounts.

Thanks to our links with Bishop’s Waltham Parish Council, any items that are left over will be collected by the BW Town Team and added to their ‘Give & Take’ stock.

We thank you in advance for your support.

School Council and Geography Club.

Over the past few weeks, all pupils at Bishop’s Waltham Junior School have been actively participating in various athletics events as part of the PE curriculum.

As a school, we are tasked with selecting the top two boys and girls from each year group for each athletics event to represent our school in the upcoming District Sports Athletics competition on Tuesday, June 18th.

To make these selections, we will conduct the 'District Sports Athletics Trials' on Friday, May 17th at 1:15 pm.

We will notify you accordingly if your son or daughter has been chosen as one of the top 8 finishers in their year group during the heats.

We hope you can join us to support your child on May 17th. They will then compete in the run-off trials against the other 7 competitors.

As mentioned earlier, the winners and runners-up of their respective events at the trials will advance to represent our school in the District Athletics Competition.

Please note that the reserve date for the District Sports Trials is Friday, May 24th, also at 1:15 pm.

On Monday, April 29th, the BWJS Year 4, 5 & 6 swim squad made waves as they competed in a thrilling gala away at Bedale's School in Petersfield. Led by our dedicated coach, Mrs. Cooper, our talented swimmers showcased their skills and determination, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.

Mrs. Cooper was beaming with pride as she shared her thoughts on the event, expressing her utmost admiration for the swimmers' commanding performance. With sheer determination and unwavering focus, they emerged as clear winners, demonstrating their prowess in the water.

What truly made this event memorable was the incredible atmosphere that enveloped the poolside. Despite the competitive nature of the gala, there was an overwhelming sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship. Pupils from both schools displayed remarkable respect, cheering and applauding each other's performances and results. It was a testament to the values of mutual support and encouragement that we strive to instill in our pupils.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to the parents who generously volunteered their time to transport pupils to and from the event. Your unwavering support played a vital role in ensuring the success of our swimmers, and we are truly grateful for your dedication.

Last but certainly not least, a heartfelt thank you to the incredible swimmers of BWJS and to our wonderful coach, Mrs. Cooper. Your hard work, dedication, and passion for swimming have undoubtedly inspired us all. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you!

Let's continue to celebrate the achievements of our students and support them in their journey of growth and success.

Go Team BWJS Swim Squad!

We are thrilled to share the exciting news of Sophie (Y3) and Esmay's (Y5) outstanding performance at their first gymnastics competition held last Sunday in Kingston Upon Thames.  These talented young gymnasts showcased their skills with finesse and enthusiasm, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

Both Sophie and Esmay delivered impeccable routines, impressing not only their coach but also their proud parents. Their dedication and hard work in perfecting their routines truly paid off, as they demonstrated grace and precision throughout the competition. 

Sophie and Esmay both attend the 'Gymnastics with Alice' after school club at BWJS.

To learn more about the 'Gymnastics with Alice' after school club and how your child can get involved, please visit their website for further details.

https://www.clubenrolment.com/GymnasticswithAlice/newuser.php?userType=3&mode=0

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On Tuesday 30th April, during Geography Club, the children learnt how to use the new weather station equipment which was kindly purchased by FOBS. They enjoyed reading the windspeed, practising reading from a rain gauge and learning about a barometer. In a few weeks’ time, we will be gathering data for the whole school to use.