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
William Barnes and Wessex Rivers Trust Collaborate on Heritage and Nature Trail
When Amy Ellis, the education officer for Wessex Rivers Trust contacted William Barnes in September 2020 with the idea of creating a River Stour trail with the children, deputy head Richard Hull immediately responded, as it sounded like an exciting
Marvellous Mill Art Project Film Released
You may remember that last July the children in years 3,4 and 5 (now years 4,5 and 6) took part in a project with an artist in residence Sarah Butterworth. Each class spent a day working under a marquee and
William Barnes Primary Helps ASTRA Recycling with Ukraine Crisis
Since the crisis in Ukraine hit the headlines, the whole of the school community at William Barnes have been deeply concerned about events, particularly as many of the children have family in countries bordering the conflict. As a result,
School Life Continues During Autumn Term
During the Autumn term of 2021, the children at William Barnes have been extremely fortunate that many aspects of school life have been continuing as normal. The children have entered Halloween poster competitions, designed Christmas cards for the town