Category Archives: Trip

Year 5 – Botanical Gardens

Year 5 visited the Botanical Gardens as part of their Topic work this term.  They explored the Tropical house, Subtropical house and Mediterranean glasshouse. They learnt about where tropical rainforests were situated, the animals that inhabit them and why they were so endangered.  They discovered how rainforest plants grow and adapt to their unique environment.  Also, discovered which rainforest plants we eat and which we wear. They had the opportunity to handle live animals, this included stick insect, bearded dragon and Giant African Land Snail.

 

Year 5, Woodlands Adventure

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Last Friday, Year 5 spent the day at Woodlands Adventure. Children had the opportunity to experience a true outdoor setting. They were able to face new challenges and develop new skills. This, in turn, has led to increased self-confidence, motivation and engagement  back in the classroom.

Year 5 took part in a range of activities which included:

  • Assault course
  • Zipwire
  • Archery
  • Paddlesport

These activities encouraged them to develop on their social skills, team building, motivation, courage and resilience.

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The start of the Summer term in Year 3

What an exciting start to the new term! Year 3 spent a day this week at Woodlands Adventure activity centre. Everyone had the opportunity to take part in archery, canoeing, zip wire and the assault course.

Year 3 demonstrated perseverance, resilience, collaboration whilst overcoming their fears, especially at the top of the zip wire tower The children were fantastic ambassadors for the Academy and can not wait to return.

 

 

‘It was the best day ever!’ Shaimaa

‘It was a fun day because we did things that we have never done before,’ Noor

‘I really enjoyed the assault course even though I did the splits on the net!’ Kaif

‘I really enjoyed it but it was a bit scary at the top of the zip wire,’ Carly

‘When I was on the zipline I could see everything at the adventure centre.’ Abdullah

‘I enjoyed archery because I felt like Robin Hood!’ Essam

‘When I saw how high the zipline tower was, I was scared. But after I just wanted to do it again,’ Aleesha

Year 2 trip to the sea life.

This week Year 2 went to the sea life centre to learn more about animals that live under the sea. We got to see many different creatures in their natural habitats and learn lots of interesting facts about them.

For example, did you know that a sea horse can change colour to adapt to it’s surroundings and hide from predators?

Did you know that an octopus has three hearts and it’s blood is blue?

Year 2 had a wonderful time and despite having to walk in the freezing conditions, they were very well behaved and the experience was fantastic.

 

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World Book Day in Y3

For World Book Day this year Year 3 braved the snow and icy weather to travel by train to Waterstones the book shop in Birmingham City Centre.

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Our day started with a brisk walk to Aston train station where the first train that arrived was very full but we decided to climb aboard. We found out that other passengers had been waiting over an hour for the train so we were very glad that we got on when we did.

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The children’s department in Waterstones is on the top floor of the building so after many, many stairs we made it! We were greeted by ‘Mrs Weasley’ (all of the staff were dressed up as their favourite characters) who then shared a story with us – The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl. A firm favourite with Year 3.

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After splitting into 3 groups, everybody had the opportunity to browse and have a quick read of some of the books, to colour World Book Day pictures and most importantly choose and purchase a book.

Every year, there are specially published books which can be exchanged for a World Book Day token and everyone in Year 3 came home with their choice of book that they can keep.

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As you can see Year 3 are delighted with their choices.

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A huge thank you to ‘Mrs Weasley’ and the other staff at Waterstones who made our visit so much fun, we hope to see you again for World Book Day 2019 🙂

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Year 4 visiting The Birmingham Town Hall

On Tuesday Year 4 were given the opportunity to take part in a History Hunt at the Birmingham Town Hall. On our arrival we were visited by Mr.P, who was a detective and he gave us a mission to carry out. Our quest was to find as many clues as possible which were scattered around the Birmingham Town Hall and use these clues to solve the mystery, save the Town Hall from destruction and find the suspect. All the children had lots of fun examining historical artefacts, learning new historical facts and going back in time to have a taste of life during different periods in history.

Here are some pictures of all the fun which we had on our trip.

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Y3 visit the Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick

On Tuesday, year 3 went on a train to visit the Guru Nanak Gurdwara because we are learning about Sikhism.

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First, we went to the train station by foot and carefully hopped on the train. It took about 30 minutes to get to our destination. We walked over to the Gurdwara that was right across the road. When we arrived we had to take off our shoes and wash our hands.

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Then we met our tour guide, who was very welcoming. She showed us upstairs and showed us a video about the 5k’s. The 5k’s are the Sikhs’uniform that they wear everyday and when they go to the Gurdwara. Sometimes because of what they wear and carry, they get questioned.

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Afterwards, we went back downstairs to see where they put their holy book. It was hidden in a small bed that looked beautiful and shiny. Then our class went to the Langar hall and ate food.  Each Gurdwara serves food for free to people every day. Some people said the food was yummy and delicious but I didn’t enjoy it that much because it was too spicy for me.

Finally, we went back to where we had to put on our shoes. We left the Gurdwara in peace and went back to the train station then arrived at school in the early afternoon.

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Year 1’s trip to the Synagogue

Year 1 have been learning all about Judaism as part of their Religious Education learning. This week, we have visited Singers Hill Synagogue to learn more about the religion. We were shown around by a Jewish man who worships in the Synagogue for many years, since he was a little boy. He showed us lots of special things and what they mean to Jewish people. We learnt lots and  now know why the Star of David is a special symbol for Jewish people and how many times a day Jewish people pray.

We really enjoyed our trip!

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Y3 visit Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

This week Y3 caught the train into the city centre to visit Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery as part of our new topic ‘Gods and Mortals’. This topic based around the Ancient Greeks.

At the museum we first got to explore the Ancient Greek gallery, where we had to find different the Greek equivalents of everyday objects, e.g. a perfume bottle and mirror. Y3 also found out more about each of the different gods and designed an offering for them.

Next Sarah, the museum teacher took us to do some Greek themed art. First we explored the red figure technique by painting an owl design, as a gift for Athena, the goddess of wisdom. Both techniques were used by the Ancient Greeks. Afterwards We got to design an amphora pot with a geometric design. Our designs were then scratched onto a final piece to imitate the black figure technique.

A big thank you to Kaeb’s mum and also Shaimaa’s mum for accompanying us.