Nursery and Reception would like to say a big thank you to Mr Ricketts and Mr Coley for our new sand and gravel areas in our outdoor environment. The children have really enjoyed exploring these new areas. Lots of imaginative play, communication and language skills, and problem solving have been shown through the children playing and exploring.
Take a look at some of the photos:
In our computing lesson today, children created a script which generated buttons that are able to draw a variety of shapes once clicked.
In our computing lesson today, children created a script which generated buttons that are able to draw a variety of shapes once clicked.
This week, parents and children took part in ‘Talking Tips’.
The program aims to build on skills regarding language, confidence and interaction for both adults and children. The fun filled sessions will run for six weeks and what a fabulous start we had!
Bloomsbury staff, who run the sessions, were amazed with the work that was achieved in such a short time.
Keep up the great work!
In science we are investigating habitats and food chains. A habitat is a natural environment where plants and animals live. It provides water, food and shelter for the living thing it supports.
We discussed habitats around the world and then investigated the micro-habitats in the school grounds.
We used pooters, magnifying glasses and identification sheets to discover the plants and animals all around us.
In our computing lesson today, children created a script which generated buttons that are able to draw a variety of shapes once clicked.
In our computing lesson today, children created a script which generated buttons that are able to draw a variety of shapes once clicked.
As the topic of Gods & Mortals is coming to an end, this week Y3 have looked at the print called Icarus by Henry Matisse. Matisse was a French artist known for his use of colour.
Icarus was the son of Daedalus who dared to fly too close to the sun on wings of feathers and wax. Icarus and Daedalus had been imprisoned by King Minos on Crete. Icarus attempted to use the wings to escape but unfortunately failed and plunged into the sea below.
Year 3 used a collage technique to recreate their own versions of Matisse’s famous print.
In our literacy unit, balanced arguments, we are debating the issue of zoos and deciding whether they are cruel or a valuable way to conserve endangered animals. To help make this decision, we visited Dudley Zoo to study the type of enclosures they use and find out about their work in conservation.
We were able to make observations about the treatment of animals as well as find out more about endangered animals around the world and their natural habitats.
Luckily, the weather was sunny and, apart from a few tired feet, everyone had a great day. Highlights included feeding nectar to the lorikeets, listening to howler monkeys and watching the endangered Humboldt penguins being fed.
On Thursday 8th June 2017 Year 5 visited Blakesley Hall, a timber framed house, in Yardley, Birmingham. We explored the lives of Richard Smallbroke, his family and their servants.
We looked for clues in each room to discover what life might have been like. We visited the kitchen, dining room bedroom and long hall. Have a look at our photos.
