2016/2017 News - Primary
Woodpeckers Edible Satellites (21st July 2017)
Pupils enjoyed making their edible treats in Science
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Wrens Go Mini-Beast Hunting (30th June 2017)
The class explored Eco Park whilst hunting for mini-beasts and pond dipping
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Kingfishers Scavenger Hunt (29th June 2017)
The class explored the school grounds for different nature items
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Woodpeckers Go Mini-Beast Hunting (26th June 2017)
The class enjoyed their mini-beast hunt and pond dipping adventure
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Kingfishers Search for Mini-Beasts (26th June 2017)
The class visited the Eco Wildlife Park to embark on the hunt
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Woodpeckers DT Skills (14th June 2017)
The class have been constructing models in their DT lessons
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Wren's Fairy Hunt (9th June 2017)
Pupils searched for fairies as part of their new topic 'The Enchanted Woodland'
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Positive Postcards (9th June 2017)
Pupils have been rewarded for demonstrating positive behaviour
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Woodpeckers Outdoor Education Trip (8th June 2017)
Pupils developed their problem solving and team working skills
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Primary's BBQ Fund Raising Event (26th May 2017)
Pupils hosted their own BBQ event to raise money
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Primary Gold Reward Trip (23rd May 2017)
Pupils enjoyed an afternoon visit to Rush Trampoline Park
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Owls Outdoor Education Lesson (19th May 2017)
Pupils enjoyed using the facilities at CTC Kingshurst Academy
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The Tiger Who Came to Wren's Tea Party (19th May 2017)
Pupils practiced their culinary skills by preparing the food and drinks
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Kingfishers 'Iron Man' (16th May 2017)
Inspired by their new topic, pupils created their own 'Iron Man' model
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Our New Gardeners (12th May 2017)
Woodpeckers class have taken ownership of the Primary garden
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Woodpecker's Clay Pepper Moulds (12th May 2017)
Pupils used their own still life drawings as inspiration for their moulds
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Woodpeckers Still Life Artwork (10th May 2017)
Pupils created their still life pictures out of charcoal
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Owl's World War I Trench Experience (10th May 2017)
Pupils learnt about the lives of serving officer's during WWI
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'Paws, Claws and Whiskers' (8th May 2017)
Wrens class are underway with their new topic on big cats and their habitats
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Hatton Adventure World Trip (8th May 2017)
Woodpeckers class enjoyed an outdoor education trip to the adventure park
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Our Primary 'Lego Club' (25th April 2017)
Owls class received a generous donation of Lego which inspired our Primary 'Lego Club'
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Woodpecker's Easter Activities (10th April 2017)
Pupils enjoyed an Easter-themed end of term
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Volcanoes (Tremor Topic) (7th April 2017)
Kingfishers class made their own volcanoes - and watched them erupt!
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Silly Sock Day 2017 (3rd April 2017)
Primary raised money for Autism West Midlands - thanks donating!
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Woodpeckers 'Rocking' Experiment (31st March 2017)
Pupils made their own version of sedimentary rocks!
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Calming The Storm (30th March 2017)
Wrens class learnt about the narrative in their RE lesson
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Innocent's Sow and Grow Project (30th March 2017)
Woodpeckers class are growing their own vegetables
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Meet Amy, the bearded dragon! (29th March 2017)
Woodpeckers class enjoy some time with their class pet
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'Cheesy' Cooking Session (23rd March 2017)
Woodpeckers class made some lovely cheesy whirligigs
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Primary Reward Trip (22nd March 2017)
Pupils enjoyed a visit to the local park
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Our Michelangelo Inspired Creations (17th March 2017)
Woodpecker class have been creating their own paintings...upside down!
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Wrens 'Bananasaurus' Smoothies (17th March 2017)
This week, pupils have continued with their 'Dinosaur Planet' topic
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Dinosaur Planet (3rd March 2017)
Wrens class are going on a dinosaur hunt...
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'Love Hearts' Experiment (1st March 2017)
Owls class thoroughly enjoyed their Science lesson today
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'Tremors' (14th February 2017)
Kingfisher class have started their new topic
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'Rainbow Fish' - The Play! (10th February 2017)
Wrens class enjoyed re-enacting the story book
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Particle Modelling (7th February 2017)
Woodpeckers class have been learning about particles
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Rainbow Fish! (3rd February 2017)
Wrens created their own Rainbow Fish, inspired by the book
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Kingfisher 'Flow' Topic (30th January 2017)
Pupils visited Birmingham Canal as part of their Topic
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Edible Satellites (27th January 2017)
What a great way for our Woodpeckers to learn about Space...
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Friendship Lessons with Wrens (27th January 2017)
The group have been learning all about friendship in a variety of ways
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Woodpeckers Snowy Creations (16th January 2017)
Inspired by last week, pupils created their own snow!
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Primary Gold Reward Trip (16th January 2017)
Pupils visited 'Rock Up'
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Wrens 'Friendship' Topic (13th January 2017)
Pupils have been discussing friendship and made friendship bracelets
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The True Value of Friendship (11th January 2017)
Woodpeckers have been discussing friendship!
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Junk Friday' (9th January 2017)
Kingfishers have created some fantastic models using junk!
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Sensory Bottles (6th January 2017)
Woodpeckers class have been getting creative in their PSHE lessons
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Narrowboat Experiment (5th January 2017)
Kingfishers created their very own narrowboats
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Drayton Manor Trip (12th December 2016)
Owls visited Drayton Manor as part of their 'Scream Machine' topic!
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Owls Road Safety (12th December 2016)
Owls took a trip to the local areas as part of PSHE & Road Safety Week
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Pizza Fractions with Owls (12th December 2016)
Pupils have been learning all about fractions using...pizza!
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Shopkeeping with Wrens (2nd December 2016)
Pupils learnt all about money in their very own shop
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Wrens 'Frosty' Visitor (2nd December 2016)
Pupils discussed ways to keep warm after their 'frosty' encounter
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Kingfishers Riverbed Experiment (1st December 2016)
Pupils created their own riverbeds and tested them out!
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Victorian Inspired Creations (25th November 2016)
Well done Miller and Lucas, your creations are wonderful!
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'Where Does Snow Go?' (25th November 2016)
Wrens are learning all about how ices melts for their new topic!
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Wrens New Helpers! (23rd November 2016)
Big thanks to Miller & Lucas for helping out Mrs Sanderson & Miss Salt
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Wrens Trip to the South Pole! (18th November 2016)
Pupils have been inspired by Oliver Jeffers book 'Lost and Found'
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Woodpeckers Exciting New Topic (17th November 2016)
Pupils have been learning all about...potions!!
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Woodpeckers Adventurous Week (17th November 2016)
Pupils cooked up a storm, tried their hand at crafts and visited the park
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Woodpeckers are Cooking Up a Storm (16th November 2016)
Pupils have been making traditional bread and butter pudding
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Kingfishers 'Flowing' Topic! (16th November 2016)
Using an experiment, pupils learnt about the cycle of water
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Woodpeckers Reward Trip (15th November 2016)
Well done to all being in Gold!
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Another Busy Week in Wrens Class... (15th November 2016)
Bus, busy Wrens...
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Staying Safe on Bonfire Night (7th November 2016)
Woodpecker group learnt all about staying safe on bonfire night
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Castle Building (7th November 2016)
Kingfishers class built a castle for a special visitor...
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Halloween Fun Day (3rd November 2016)
Pupils enjoyed their Halloween inspired dance workshop!
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Wrens Autumn Topic (21st October 2016)
Pupils learnt all about the wonderful season!
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End of Term Breakfast (21st October 2016)
Woodpeckers were accompanied by Mr Scott and Mr Minas
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Wrens & Owls Welcome Their Special Visitor (12th October 2016)
From the West Midlands Police Force!
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Wren Class Have Had a Busy Week (5th October 2016)
Busy making their own bread and learning all about Harvest Festival
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Kingfishers Have A Special Visitor (30th September 2016)
Look who came to visit Kingfisher class...
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Kingfisher Experiment! (28th September 2016)
Kingfisher class conduct an experiment in Science
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Boat Building (27th September 2016)
Woodpecker class participate in boat building
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Jeans for Genes Day (23rd September 2016)
Pupils participate in non uniform day for Jeans for Genes
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Busy, busy Wrens (23rd September 2016)
It has been a busy week for pupils in Wren class
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