Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

Is your voice being heard?

School surveys typically receive a 30% response rate from parents. To better meet the needs of you and your child, we need your voice in the mix.

Please complete the Parentkind Parenting Language survey before it closes on 11th May. Everyone benefits when we work together.
https://www.parentfriendlyschools.org/parenting-language-uk/p/parenting-language-quiz-school-portal-dorothy-barley-junior-academy
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On Tuesday 21st April DBJA was visited by an Inclusion Quality Mark Assessor for our yearly Flagship School Status review. I am thrilled to say that after a rigorous day of activities and observations, we remain a Flagship School!

The Assessor said of our school…

‘By the end of the day, what stood out most was the consistency of the school’s vision. The school feels like a community where routines are lived, relationships are strong and inclusion is a day-to day practice. The pupils are articulate and enthusiastic, and the school environment celebrates learning, community, and sustainability.'

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AT DBJA WE CARE!
On Wednesday 29th April 2026, staff and children from our Pupil Voice Teams took action! Along with our links in the LBBD Waste and Recycling Team, and as part of the Great British Spring Clean Litter Pick, they picked up litter around our area to make our community a better place! We are so proud of them!


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Following a successful application with School Food Matters children at DBJA will be taking part in the 2026 Honeybee Programme! This will involve...
- An assembly at our school to introduce the programme
- A Beekeeping visit to our school
The London Beekeepers Association will be coming to our school for one day, running up to 4 one-hour sessions. The beekeeper will bring in live bees in an observation hive!
- A Bee-friendly Planting visit
One of their gardeners will be coming to our school to deliver a bee-friendly planting visit.
- A visit to an apiary
Up to 30 of our children will have the opportunity to visit a London apiary, put on bee suits and see a hive opened up!

Our Honeybee Project is creating quite a buzz here at DBJA!
Updates:
20th May Beekeeper visit to school for selected Year Group and Pupil Voice representatives (includes Bee-Friendly Planting session)
22nd May Whole School Honeybee Assembly with special visitor
29th June Visit to an Apiary for selected children
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Honeybee Programme Through our Honeybee Programme, children dive into the fascinating world of honeybees and discover why these incredible insects are essential to our food system.

Live Opera comes to DBJA 24th March!

As part of our work with the Royal Ballet and Opera House Cultural Champions project, all our children will be joining a live lesson tomorrow!

SCHOOLS/LIVE LESSONS/EVERYBODY SING: 'THE MAGIC FLUTE' (SPRING '26)
Everybody Sing: 'The Magic Flute' (Spring '26)
Watch and join in the opera of ‘The Magic Flute’. (1 hr)

As part of the lesson our children will...

• Get a front row seat to the opera ‘The Magic Flute’ with songs performed by artists of the Royal Opera
• Meet the characters – Prince Tamino, Princess Pamina and the Queen of the Night!
• Sing along with children from across the country
• Meet the artists – get inspired by real Royal Opera singers

All very exciting!

Royal Ballet and Opera Schools Immerse your classroom in the world of opera, ballet and stagecraft through free teacher CPD, interactive live lessons and curriculum-based resources for schools in singing, dance and design for primary and secondary teachers.

This week @ DBJA

Y3 Class Assemblies!

Please arrive by 10.25am to sign in at the main office

On Friday 6th March, we will be celebrating Year 4's Geography topic of Spectacular Spain. To celebrate this day, children in Year 4 can dress in red and yellow or they can wear the football kits of teams in Spain. Children will also celebrate Spanish Day by learning about Spain's geography and culture.

Please note that if your child does not wear red, yellow or a Spanish football kit, they are required to wear their school uniform.

Today DBJA has been 'going all in' for World Book Day as part of the National Year of Reading! Reading for pleasure supports our emotions, ideas and identities. It's a great way to relax and unwind, and gives us time to escape into different worlds and learn new things. Pick up a book today, and remember... 'The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.' — Dr. Seuss

Well done to all for a wonderful World Book Day !

World Book day- Thursday 5th March-

Come along dressed as your Favorite Book characters- don't forget to bring along your book too!

We are excited to see how many characters you have all chosen.🌍📖

Carers day Breakfast! Friday 27th March 2026. We look forward to seeing you all on the day!