Year 6 Let Loose
The children in year 6 produced another poignant production under the guidance of Mr Field and Mrs Chant. In front of three packed houses, parents and children were impressed by the class's acting, singing, dancing and team work. Please follow
Cross Country Records Beaten in Year 3 and Year 4
All the children and staff would like to congratulate Ezra in year 3 and Sam in year 4 for their excellent times in our most recent cross country competition. Mr Hull was using the data for KS2 to help him
Rich Curriculum with ‘Global Ready’ Citizens
Rich Curriculum with ‘Global Ready’ Citizens Despite the pressure on schools to focus on teaching reading, writing and maths, Mrs Wrixon has always been a champion for a rich, broad and exciting curriculum. For many years the school has enhanced
Pressure Released as Ofsted Inspection Goes Well
Pressure Released as Ofsted Inspection Goes Well Staff and governors breathed a huge sigh of relief when the School’s Ofsted inspection finally came to an end on 22nd February and the inspector drove away, not to visit again for at
Latest Strep A Scarlet Fever advice for education settings from Public Health Dorset
You may have seen reports in the national media about a rise in cases of scarlet fever and Strep A. Though national figures are higher than expected, there are processes in place in Dorset to help reduce the spread should
Eco-Warriors Plant Trees for Queens Platinum Jubilee
The 2022-2023 Eco Warrior Team of pupils have just received their plaque to officially mark the planting of two trees as part of the Queens Canopy Platinum Jubilee 2022. 'The Queen’s Green Canopy is proud to be creating a living legacy
Open Afternoon for Potential Reception Parents
Would you like to know more about the opportunities for your 4 year old starting school in September 2023. If so, why not come along to William Barnes Primary School Tour of the school at 1.30p.m & 2.30p.m on Wednesday
New Look for End of Term Fundraiser
After two years when it has not been possible to raise funds for the school in the traditional way, Kiri Cavendish and her band of trusty PTFA helpers decided on a fresh approach to the post KS2 Production ‘family night’. A renamed
Staff Over the Moon with Parental Questionnaires
Our annual analysis of the parental questionnaires shows that yet again the parents at William Barnes are more than satisfied with the education that the school provides. The information that parent’s provide is invaluable to the school because it enables the
Curriculum Branches Out with New Forest School
Since taking the reins at William Barnes head teacher Mrs Wrixon has always had the ambition to give the children the opportunity to extend their learning further in the outdoors. However, with the cost of hiring coaches and the loss