News and Events
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- 24/11/23
Art Competition Winners
What brilliant entries we had for our 'Autumn Leaves' Art competition. Well done to our year group winners: Willow in Year 3; Oliver H-C in Year 4; Ellen in Year 5; and Daisy in Year 6. You can find our wining entries here: https://www.westbyfleetjunior.org.uk/attachments...Read Full Story - 20/11/23
Forest School
Windermere enjoyed their first forest school session with Whittle & Spark on a beautiful autumn day. On a carpet of yellow leaves we tried out some interesting game ideas, split into groups, and stayed to design our own woodland games. We used a range of tools we've come across before over o...Read Full Story - 17/11/23
SEND Meeting for parents
The next SEND Meeting for parents will be on Tuesday 21 November at 2pm. We have invited Leigh Moir, an Occupational Therapist, to share information about the Senses. Leigh will provide advice and strategies to support Sensory Needs and Sensory Regulation. Refreshments will be available.Read Full Story - 14/11/23
Woking Music Festival
The children all went to the festival with an enthusiastic spirit. The Lower School Choir performed School Song from Matilda with gusto and Ben by Michael Jackson with melancholy charm. They were commended for their diction and togetherness and won the Cup for the fifth year in succession. The Upper...Read Full Story - 13/11/23
Odd Socks Day
Today we celebrate Odd Socks day to mark the start of Anti-Bullying week.Read Full Story - 04/11/23
What a night!
Thank you to everyone who came and to everyone who helped and supported our spectacular annual Firework Extravaganza event!Read Full Story - 18/10/23
October Half Term
Help and Support for families School holidays can be particularly hard for some families, but even more so due to the cost-of-living crisis. If you are struggling and need support, there are a wide range of services who can help, including information on financial, welfare and mental health suppo...Read Full Story - 16/10/23
Harvest Festival
For this year’s harvest appeal, WBJS will be donating to Byfleet United Charity for their Christmas hamper project for the second year. It will provide hampers for families in the area who may not be able to afford extra items over the Christmas period. If you a...Read Full Story - 06/10/23
STEM Space Week
This year's Space week was concluded by an informative and engaging talk by STEM Ambassador Liz Tinlin. In her talk to year 5, she mapped the compelling milestones of the Space Race - the journey to land humans on the Moon. The children were fascinated by some of the practicalities face...Read Full Story - 25/09/23
Surrey Young Carer's Angel award
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Young Carers Angel Award by Surrey County Council. The award recognises the excellent practice around identifying and supporting young carers provided by West Byfleet Junior School through our wonderful Pastoral team. It also recogni...Read Full Story - 21/09/23
International Day of Peace
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. Never has our world needed peace more. West Byfle...Read Full Story - 15/09/23
Safe and Healthy Travel for our School Community
We will be taking part in Travel Wise Week Challenge as a school from 16 September to 22 September. Travel Wise Week is a world-wide, week-long Travel Challenge where people are asked to challenge themselves to Travel Wisely! As an Eco School...Read Full Story