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Head Teacher's Welcome

Welcome to our new school website. We are a large multicultural Junior School near the centre of Huddersfield.  At Birkby Junior School we work hard to provide a creative, enjoyable and rewarding learning experience for each child in an inclusive, secure and stimulating learning environment.

We are proud of our school community and celebrate the rich and diverse backgrounds of all our pupils.

The Staff and the Governing Body at Birkby Junior School are committed to working together to give children the academic and life skills they will need to be successful.

We care about our Parents and Carers, we welcome your involvement and we look for your support in ensuring good attendance, good behaviour and hard work from your children. We operate an open-door policy and welcome you into the school anytime you would like to talk.  Hopefully you can find all the information you need on our website but if you can’t please feel free to call into school. We will be happy to help you and answer any further questions you may have.

Thank you

Mrs Susan Davis
Head Teacher

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  • General
    10 May 2024
    Cultural Diversity Day - Tuesday 21st May 2024
    Dear Parent/Carer On Tuesday 21st May 2024, we will be celebrating Cultural Diversity Day. This worldwide event is an opportunity to help our pupils to learn more about different cultures, traditions and customs from around the world and to understand the value of cultural diversity. To help us celebrate our diverse community, it would be lovely to see children attend school in traditional clothes or in colours from a flag which represents their culture and heritage. We will be learning about different cultures from a range of countries and each year group will have their own focus for the day. Year 3 will be exploring traditional sports and dance; Year 4 – traditional clothing and languages; Year 5 - traditional children’s stories and games; Year 6 - traditional music and art. Some activities may include making or tasting traditional foods. Mrs Anderson & Mrs Bowen. Geography TLR / PSHE TLR
  • Important
    9 April 2024
    CONSULTATION ON PROPOSAL OF BIRKBY JUNIOR SCHOOL TO JOIN A MULTI ACADEMY TRUST AND FOR THE SCHOOL TO CONVERT TO ACADEMY STATUS
    Dear parents and carers, For some time, the Governing Body of Birkby Junior School has been carefully considering the school’s future in a fast-changing and increasingly challenging educational landscape. After lots of consideration and research, we have decided that the best option is to explore extending our partnerships and founding a new Multi Academy Trust with 3 other local schools. Please find attached a letter inviting you to a consultation meeting on 24th April, at either 9.00am or 5.00pm. I have also attached some frequently asked questions which you may find useful. Kind regards, Mrs S Davis Headteacher
  • Important
    4 April 2024
    Eid 2024
    Dear Parent/Carers, Please see attached letter regarding Eid. Kind regards Mrs Davis
  • Newsletter
    22 March 2024
    Newsletter March 2024
    Dear parent/carer, Please see attached March's newsletter. Kind regards The School Office
  • Club
    18 March 2024
    After School Clubs
    Dear Parents/Carers, At the end of this week most of our Spring Term Clubs will end and new club places will be allocated for the Summer Term. A letter will be sent out via School PING asking parents to apply for a new place in the Summer Term. Places will be allocated to pupils who have not yet accessed a club and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The following clubs will still continue to run during the Summer Term and the same children will attend: • Brass Band • Ukulele Club Thank you for your support. Yours Sincerely, Mrs R Mir Learning Mentor
  • Event
    15 March 2024
    Easter holiday activities for children and young people
    Dear parents and carers, Kirklees have funded a range of holiday activities in our local area. I have attached three posters which will tell you more about what is available and how to book your child a place. There are funded places available for children who receive free school meals and low cost places for other children who would like to join one of the sessions. You can find lots more information on the Schools Out website. Please click on the link below to find out more. https://www.schoolsoutkirklees.co.uk/ Kind Regards, Mrs E Mills
  • Important
    8 March 2024
    Ramadan
    Dear Parent/Carer RAMADAN As a school, we wish to ensure that during Ramadan we do all that we can to support our Muslim pupils to fulfil their commitment to fasting. At the same time, we want them to be able to continue their education with as little difficulty as possible. We know that some of our older children may be fasting. I have outlined below some things which school and home can do to help. As a school we will: • carefully consider the content of lessons, so that pupils can continue to take part without undue distress, e.g. less energetic work in PE rather than stamina and training; • praise pupils’ achievements and commitment; • help our non-Muslim pupils to understand how to behave around those who are fasting; • encourage pupils to remember the behavioural aspects of the observance of Ramadan. Parents The following will be helpful: • please let your child’s teacher know your wishes with regard to fasting: should your child break his/her fast if he/she feels weak or unwell? • if your children are fasting on some days only, please consider choosing weekends or the Easter holidays, and try to avoid days which will cause disruption to school work e.g. Year 6 SATs preparation, PE days, swimming etc. Fasting at Lunchtimes We encourage parents to allow their children to spend lunchtime at home. This allows them to rest and avoid energetic and physical activities. I hope that together we can help our pupils to approach Ramadan in a positive and responsible way. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss this further. Yours sincerely S. Davis Mrs S Davis Head Teacher
  • Event
    7 March 2024
    Eggstravaganza
    Dear Parents / Carers, On the last day of term, Friday 22nd March 2024, we will be holding our annual Eggstravaganza in school. Our School Council have organised a number of stalls and will be selling raffle tickets, during break times, from Monday 18th March to Thursday 21st March 2024; • Guess the name of the cuddly rabbit– 50p a go • Guess how many eggs in the jar – 50p a go • Easter egg raffle – 50p a go • Decorate an egg competition (please make sure the eggs are hard boiled or polystyrene) Every year lots of children enjoy taking part in our egg decorating competition. Please could all decorated eggs be in school by 9.00am on Friday 22nd March 2024. If any parents/carers would like to donate an Easter egg for our raffle it would be gratefully appreciated. Thank you for your continued support. Yours Sincerely, Birkby Junior School Council
  • Important
    3 March 2024
    World Book Day 2024
    Dear Parents/Carers, We are looking forward to celebrating World Book Day this coming Thursday (07/03/24). We have lots of exciting activities planned for the day and can't wait to share them with the children in school. Attached is the letter, which we sent out in February, please take some time to read the letter to help find out more about our plans and to help your child to prepare for the day. Kind Regards, Mrs Farrington
  • Event
    28 February 2024
    Comic Relief Day 2024
    Dear Parents/Carers, In 2024, Red Nose Day will be returning on Friday the 15th of March. This year, the event will focus on supporting those in need during the current cost of living crisis, focusing on issues like lack of food and homelessness. On this day our School Council have organised a non- uniform day to raise money for ‘Comic Relief.’ We would like everyone to come to school in non- uniform for a donation of £1.00. Children and staff may wear their favourite clothes – sporty, sparkly or something else! Let’s all have a fun day and raise lots of money for Comic Relief!!!! Thank you for your continued support. Yours sincerely, Birkby Junior School Council
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