Barnsley Essentials

09/01/2026

Well done to Laura Jackson!! You've won a packet of Magnums!! What a great snow man!! ❄️

09/01/2026

I really want to jump in those puddles 😄💦
Who’s with me?

09/01/2026

Lisa has sent us this with an important snow update! ❄️

09/01/2026

☃️ BEST SNOWMAN COMPETITION! ☃️

Come on kids – the snowman challenge is ON! ❄️

Build your best snowman and post a photo in the comments below 📸

🎉 Best snowman wins a Magnum ice cream! 🍦

Get creative… big, funny, wonky, scary we want to see them all!

Let the snowy masterpieces begin ⛄️💙

09/01/2026

Barnsley School Closures & Delayed Openings:

Thurlstone School – Closed
Thurlstone Primary School – Closed
Pen*stone Grammar School (PGS) – Closed
Pen*stone St John’s Voluntary Aided Primary School – Closed
Silkstone Common – Closed
Springvale Primary School – Closed

Bankend Primary School – Opens at 10:30
Trinity Academy St Edward’s – 10:00 start
West Ridings – 10:00 start
Outwood Academy Carlton – 9:20 start
Outwood Academy Shafton – 9:20 start

Barnsley Academy – Open
Horizon Community College – Open
Trinity Academy Carlton – Open

09/01/2026

M1 Interchange Junction 35 and A61 - completely blocked by snow until approx 9:15 AM today.

09/01/2026

First confirmed school closure Pen*stone Grammar.

09/01/2026

Please let us known of any school closures below:

Due to recent snow fall and conditions on roads and pavements in the Pen*stone and surrounding area, we have made the decision to close Pen*stone Grammar School for all students on Friday 9th January 2026. This decision has been made to ensure the safety of our wider school community. A decision regarding the Sports Centre will be made later in the day. Students (& staff?.) should enjoy the snow and complete any outstanding home learning that has been set on teams. No additional class work will be set for Day 1 closure

❄️ SNOW FORECAST – SCHOOL CLOSURES & UPDATES ❄️

Snow is forecast from today, and with colder conditions expected, there may be school closures or delayed openings across the area.

👉 If your child’s school confirms a closure or late start, please comment below to help other families.

Important:
Please only share updates that are confirmed directly by the school (official website, social post, text, or email).

Always double-check with your school before making plans.

We’ll keep this post pinned and update where we can.

You can also WhatsApp us with updates 01226 899570

09/01/2026

Thanks for all the photos last night!! Snow fall expected to start again around 06:00 this morning. Use the comments below to let us know how are you are getting on this morning. ❄️

08/01/2026

One last message before the chaos tomorrow!

08/01/2026

How stunning does Locke Park look in the snow ❄️ Friends of Locke Park

08/01/2026

Snow pics ❄️ coming in Barnsley!