Bishop's Waltham Junior School
We currently have spaces available in Years 4 & 5. Our school features a 20m indoor heated pool, offering weekly swimming lessons for pupils. We provide full wraparound care on-site and offer approximately 20 extra-curricular clubs each term. If you would like to visit the school, please contact us.
A place where excellence, effort and happiness are valued in equal measure.
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District Athletics Competition - 17th June 2025
A Day of Determination, Teamwork, and Triumph!
On a bright and energetic morning, Bishop’s Waltham Junior School proudly took part in the Annual District Athletics Competition, competing against six other local schools in a thrilling display of athleticism and team spirit.
The event featured a wide range of activities including sprints, long-distance runs, sack races, skipping, obstacle courses, shuttle runs, and relays. The competition was fierce, but the atmosphere was filled with encouragement, enthusiasm, and outstanding sportsmanship from all schools involved.
We are delighted to share that BWJS emerged victorious, retaining the District Shield for another year! Our pupils gave it their all, showing incredible determination, teamwork, and resilience throughout the day.
A huge thank you goes to:
- The dedicated staff who helped organise and run the event so smoothly.
- Our fantastic Year 6 Team Captains, whose leadership and support played a key role in the day’s success.
- The many parents and carers who came along to cheer on the competitors — your encouragement made a real difference!
This achievement is a testament to the hard work and spirit of our pupils and the whole BWJS community. We couldn’t be prouder!
Year 4 Update – Friday 13th June 2025 – Computing, PE and Art
Year 4 have made a fantastic start to the last half term of the year! Everyone returned energised (including the teachers) and looking forward to the many exciting activities we have planned.
Computing
After learning about how 'Taff' (a fictional character who seems to get himself into a lot of trouble when using computers) needs to be more careful with dealing with Junk emails, Year 4 started on a personal favourite unit – Making a piece of music. To accomplish this, the children used the wonderful Dance Ejay program. It is simple enough to use, yet detailed enough to create some creative pieces of music. Ask your child when they are next humming a tune, it may be one they composed themselves!
PE
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been learning the skills involved with Cricket. With a wide range of abilities, each group of children is given activities to extend themselves and help them all build their confidence in catching and batting. As the weeks progress these skills will be implemented into small group games. Hopefully, we’ll unearth the next Sachin Tendulkar!
Art
Today we started our final Art unit, Print Making. We have begun to investigate different techniques and artists that use printing to create spectacular pieces of art. From relief printing, simple stamps to investigating the meaning of typography, as a year group we are raring to start our own printing. So clear that mantelpiece, in a few weeks you will have a new masterpiece from your child to display!
Science
Yesterday we completed our Electricity unit by creating burglar alarms to keep the school secure! This unit has been one of the children’s favourite as it has involved lots of making circuits and hands on experiments!
Maths
This week we also completed our Multiplication Tables Check. This is a statutory assessment for Year 4 pupils to determine their fluency in recalling multiplication facts. The children have put a lot of effort into learning up to the 12 times tables and this important information is a vital part of their maths knowledge. Well done to all the children!
As always, thank you for your support, we really could not do it without you…
Year 4 Team
Friday 20th June 2025 - Year 3 Learning Update
A Week of Learning and Fun: Watercress, Reading Buddies & Capacity
What an exciting week we've had in class, full of hands-on learning, teamwork, and creativity!
Cooking with Watercress
This week, we got our aprons on and experimented with watercress in the kitchen. After learning about its health benefits and peppery flavour, the children tasted a delicious watercress smoothie. They also made a very healthy watercress salad and enjoyed chopping and mixing the ingredients, and of course, tasting the final product ! It was a great opportunity to talk about healthy eating and how we can include leafy greens like watercress in our meals.
Reading with Year 2 Buddies
Another highlight of the week was spending time with our wonderful Year 2 reading buddies. The children paired up to share their favourite books, take turns reading aloud, and discuss the stories together. It was lovely to see the younger pupils so engaged, and our class did a fantastic job supporting and encouraging them. These reading sessions not only help build confidence and fluency but also strengthen friendships across year groups.
Measuring Capacity in Maths
In maths, we’ve been exploring the concept of capacity. The children had fun estimating and measuring the volume of different containers using water and a variety of measuring tools. Through practical activities and challenges, they developed their understanding of millilitres and litres and improved their ability to compare and record measurements accurately. Things got a bit wet at times—but that’s all part of the learning!
District Athletics Competition - 17th June 2025
A Day of Determination, Teamwork, and Triumph!
On a bright and energetic morning, Bishop’s Waltham Junior School proudly took part in the Annual District Athletics Competition, competing against six other local schools in a thrilling display of athleticism and team spirit.
The event featured a wide range of activities including sprints, long-distance runs, sack races, skipping, obstacle courses, shuttle runs, and relays. The competition was fierce, but the atmosphere was filled with encouragement, enthusiasm, and outstanding sportsmanship from all schools involved.
We are delighted to share that BWJS emerged victorious, retaining the District Shield for another year! Our pupils gave it their all, showing incredible determination, teamwork, and resilience throughout the day.
A huge thank you goes to:
- The dedicated staff who helped organise and run the event so smoothly.
- Our fantastic Year 6 Team Captains, whose leadership and support played a key role in the day’s success.
- The many parents and carers who came along to cheer on the competitors — your encouragement made a real difference!
This achievement is a testament to the hard work and spirit of our pupils and the whole BWJS community. We couldn’t be prouder!
Year 4 Update – Friday 13th June 2025 – Computing, PE and Art
Year 4 have made a fantastic start to the last half term of the year! Everyone returned energised (including the teachers) and looking forward to the many exciting activities we have planned.
Computing
After learning about how 'Taff' (a fictional character who seems to get himself into a lot of trouble when using computers) needs to be more careful with dealing with Junk emails, Year 4 started on a personal favourite unit – Making a piece of music. To accomplish this, the children used the wonderful Dance Ejay program. It is simple enough to use, yet detailed enough to create some creative pieces of music. Ask your child when they are next humming a tune, it may be one they composed themselves!
PE
Over the last couple of weeks, we have been learning the skills involved with Cricket. With a wide range of abilities, each group of children is given activities to extend themselves and help them all build their confidence in catching and batting. As the weeks progress these skills will be implemented into small group games. Hopefully, we’ll unearth the next Sachin Tendulkar!
Art
Today we started our final Art unit, Print Making. We have begun to investigate different techniques and artists that use printing to create spectacular pieces of art. From relief printing, simple stamps to investigating the meaning of typography, as a year group we are raring to start our own printing. So clear that mantelpiece, in a few weeks you will have a new masterpiece from your child to display!
Science
Yesterday we completed our Electricity unit by creating burglar alarms to keep the school secure! This unit has been one of the children’s favourite as it has involved lots of making circuits and hands on experiments!
Maths
This week we also completed our Multiplication Tables Check. This is a statutory assessment for Year 4 pupils to determine their fluency in recalling multiplication facts. The children have put a lot of effort into learning up to the 12 times tables and this important information is a vital part of their maths knowledge. Well done to all the children!
As always, thank you for your support, we really could not do it without you…
Year 4 Team
Friday 20th June 2025 - Year 3 Learning Update
A Week of Learning and Fun: Watercress, Reading Buddies & Capacity
What an exciting week we've had in class, full of hands-on learning, teamwork, and creativity!
Cooking with Watercress
This week, we got our aprons on and experimented with watercress in the kitchen. After learning about its health benefits and peppery flavour, the children tasted a delicious watercress smoothie. They also made a very healthy watercress salad and enjoyed chopping and mixing the ingredients, and of course, tasting the final product ! It was a great opportunity to talk about healthy eating and how we can include leafy greens like watercress in our meals.
Reading with Year 2 Buddies
Another highlight of the week was spending time with our wonderful Year 2 reading buddies. The children paired up to share their favourite books, take turns reading aloud, and discuss the stories together. It was lovely to see the younger pupils so engaged, and our class did a fantastic job supporting and encouraging them. These reading sessions not only help build confidence and fluency but also strengthen friendships across year groups.
Measuring Capacity in Maths
In maths, we’ve been exploring the concept of capacity. The children had fun estimating and measuring the volume of different containers using water and a variety of measuring tools. Through practical activities and challenges, they developed their understanding of millilitres and litres and improved their ability to compare and record measurements accurately. Things got a bit wet at times—but that’s all part of the learning!
District Athletics Competition - 17th June 2025
A Day of Determination, Teamwork, and Triumph!
On a bright and energetic morning, Bishop’s Waltham Junior School proudly took part in the Annual District Athletics Competition, competing against six other local schools in a thrilling display of athleticism and team spirit.
The event featured a wide range of activities including sprints, long-distance runs, sack races, skipping, obstacle courses, shuttle runs, and relays. The competition was fierce, but the atmosphere was filled with encouragement, enthusiasm, and outstanding sportsmanship from all schools involved.
We are delighted to share that BWJS emerged victorious, retaining the District Shield for another year! Our pupils gave it their all, showing incredible determination, teamwork, and resilience throughout the day.
A huge thank you goes to:
- The dedicated staff who helped organise and run the event so smoothly.
- Our fantastic Year 6 Team Captains, whose leadership and support played a key role in the day’s success.
- The many parents and carers who came along to cheer on the competitors — your encouragement made a real difference!
This achievement is a testament to the hard work and spirit of our pupils and the whole BWJS community. We couldn’t be prouder!
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