Year 1 and Barnaby Bear visit Bitterne!

Year 1 took Barnaby Bear around Bitterne today to show him the shops and the type of shops that there are. We also showed him the old and new buildings as well as carrying out a traffic survey to see which was the most popular type of transport which was cars, some groups even saw a plane! We even carried out a people survey to see who was shopping in Bitterne and found that it was mostly women! Well done Class 1 and a big thank you to all of the parents who helped us. :)

Year 4 Design Technology Project

Year 4 have begun their Design Techology project making winter or Christmas cushions. They have already designed their cushions and today began sewing the front designs. The cushions will be ready to bring home in time for Christmas!

More Disco Highlights!

Disco Night

Friday was disco night at Bitterne Manor and the children really enjoyed themselves. The atmosphere was helped by an amazing light show and the children spending lots of money on 'glow sticks'! Thanks to our PTA organisers!

Pizza Express

Year 2 enjoyed their tour of Pizza Express in Southampton. Thanks to Shaun, who gave us lots of information about how they make Pizza there and he even made us one to try! He did lock us in the chiller for a bit though...

Movie Makers

The movie maker university course reaches its final stages!
Premieres are scheduled for this Friday. Lights, cameras, action, popcorn!

Year 6 scientists!

Year 6 have been learning about reversible and irreversible changes. They have investigated what happens when different solids and liquids are mixed and have explored ways of separating them.

Year 5 classroom taken over by masterchefs!

Today the year 5 classroom was taken over by the masterchefs of Bitterne Manor! They had lots of fun creating red and white peppermint cream, before moulding it into christmas shapes! Here are the results.....

Year 4 Ice Palace

Year 4 have begun a new book this week - 'The Ice Palace' by Robert Swindell. Today we did some drama, imagining we were characters from the book. We used this to write about how the people felt in the summer and in the winter.

Anti Bullying Voices...

One of our roving reporters recorded our pupils thoughts on bullying on the playground this week - here are some of their words...

Year 6 Fair Trade talk

This week Year 6 were visited by Mr. Mason from the Shirley Fair Trade shop as part of their 'Africa' topic. He talked to the class about Fair Trade and how it benefits producers in developing countries. He was particularly popular as he brought along some Fair Trade chocolate for everyone to try!

The class has also been busy producing African themed artwork, including some fantastic sunset scenes.

Parent Governor Vacancy

We currently have a vacancy for a Parent Governor.
This is a very important role as our Governors help to form the strategic direction of the school and act as critical friends. Our current group of governors come from a wide range of backgrounds and bring to us new ideas from other walks of life.
The full Governing Body meets six times a year, with other committee meetings being held half termly. Full training and induction will be given.
Further information can be found at: http://www.governornet.co.uk.
If you are interested, please contact the school.

Year 4 Anti-Bullying Week

This week we have been learning about how to be a good friend and what to do if someone is unkind to us. We have learnt how to say sorry and sort out problems. We thought about different problems children have at school and acted them out to help us decide the best thing to do. We then used this to write problem page advice about dealing with friendship and bullying problems. You can see our 'Very Useful Advice Book' in the classroom.

Anti-Bullying Week

This week is Anti-Bullying week in school. Children are learning about "Taking Action Together" and the role of the by-stander. Our key message is "bullying will stop if we take action together". Children are reminding each other what bullying is, how to deal with it and who can help. They are also learning what to do if they witness bullying.
We encourage parents to discuss this with their children and to come into school if they need any help or advice.
For further information try the following websites:

http://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/

http://www.bbclic.com/shaun/

We hope these sites will support your understanding of anti-bullying and give some useful activities for children to try out at home.

Iron Men in the Making.....

An army has descended on Year 4!

We're reading the Iron Man by Ted Hughes. It's a power of reading unit and we have all really enjoyed it, children and adults alike. To link in with DT and Science we have designed our very own Iron Man. We looked forward to the day that we could create our Iron Men. Thursday 11th November was that day! It was organised chaos for the day, but great fun!

Our Iron Men come in all shapes and sizes, some talk and some have flashing lights.

They are all FAB, well done Year 4.

1940s Day!

Our 1940s fundraising and remembrance day got off to a great start despite the rain! The children and staff looked fantastic. The "Daily Echo" will hopefully be featuring our event with a photo. Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the Cenotaph Memorial Fund.

Harvesting Year 3 crops

With the weather changing, Year 3 have now cleared their patio garden and will shortly be planting spring bulbs. We had a great harvest of runner beans this year and everyone took home a bean to plant either this year or next. With baited breath we inspected the pumpkin plant ... and were delighted to pick one pumpkin! Growth was severly hampered by the cold spell in September, so the remaining baby pumpkins didn't develop. But one is better than none!

Osmington Bay Pictures

Hope you enjoy these pictures of Year 6 having a super time at Osmington Bay. It looks 'awesome'!

Jack Frost!

Year R's new topic 'Jack Frost' is well under way!

The children have discussed what they already know about Jack Frost and the seasons Autumn and Winter, and have thought about what else they would like to find out.



The class have made pictures that made them think of frost and thought of words they could use to describe their pictures.








They have also produced repeating patterns using natural resources, such as fir cones, leaves, twigs and shells.



We have been making firework pictures. The class watched a clip of some
fireworks and thought about the colours and shapes they saw. They used their ideas to help them make their fantastic pictures. The children thought about how to keep safe on firework night, understanding that it is fun to see fireworks but we need to be sensible. Pupils have also been learning about why we celebrate 5th November.

Year 6 reporting from Osmington Bay!

The week is nearly over.
Yesterday we did abseiling, mountain biking, archery and fencing. We loved it but it was such a busy and tiring day!
Tonight we are looking forward to the DISCO!
See you all tomorrow,
From Year 6

Year 6 get gardening!

The year 6 children who have been in school this week have been busy gardening. Their challenge was to re-design the year 5 and 6 gardens, working with a given budget, and in a mini team of 7! They were their own bosses and each had jobs amongst the team.

The team visited Haskins Garden Centre and chose their own new plants. The finished garden is fantastic.
Why not come and have a look?

1940s Fundraising Day

Remember that on Thursday 11th November we are having a special fundraising day to support the Cenotaph Memorial Fund. Children and staff will be dressed in 1940s style, having a special remembrance assembly and 1940s lunch! £1 contributions will be put towards the fund.

News from Year 6 on the Osmington Bay Residential

After an exciting coach journey to Weymouth, the children have settled quickly into their new home for the week. Teachers report that despite the wave of excitedness the children were all settled by 10.30pm!
This morning they woke up bright and early for a full breakfast and eventful day which will include quad biking and rifle shooting. Apparently Miss Vaughan screamed the most on the Giant Swing activity!
More news will follow as we receive it......