The Bike Doctor at work!

Bitterne Manor had a visit from the 'Bike Doctor' this week. We invited pupils to bring in their bikes and scooters and to allow them to be checked for safety. The Bike Doctor - his real name is Tim - runs his own cycle repair shop in the area but also visits schools to support and encourage pupils and parents to get to school in a healthy and sustainable way. His visit coincided with the completion of our new scooter shelter and bike rack which will provide pupils with a sensible place to keep them.
We will also be encouraging pupils to follow our 'wheels code':

Remember when you’re on wheels:

Wear sensible clothes that can be seen

Have a helmet

Examine your bike/Scooter

Each time you ride

Look, listen and concentrate

& Stay Safe!

While we think getting to school on a bike and scooter is a great idea - remember that children have to know how to do that safely before they can do so. We will be offering bike training for pupils in Year 5 and 6 in the Autumn term.

Y4 get muddy at Fairthorne!

Despite the rain and mud (with the occasional glimpse of sunshine) Year 4 and their teachers had an awesome time at Fairthorne Manor. The children were so supportive of each other and we had opportunities to learn new skills, whether it be orienteering, team challenges, abseiling or rock/wall climbing. Well done Year 4, we were proud of you all!

Year 1 investigate the school grounds!

 Year 1 have been busy finding out about litter as part of our Geography topic. We found some litter on the playground and have decided to make posters to encouarge everyone to put their rubbish in the bin. Well done Year 1 for a great start to our new topic!

Feel the force!

Year 6 have been learning about forces. They have been investigating the stretch of elastic bands using forcemeters. This needs careful measuring skills!

A Spring of Sports, Bring on the Summer!

The Spring term was filled with different events. To name but a few there was Sports relief, Gym fetival, Football and cricket tournaments. Sports relief was a fantastic day with children, teachers and quite a few parents taking part. Well Done to all.
Summer is shaping up to be even more sporty with Olympic week, football and cricket tournaments already in the diary.

Beebot Bonanza!

This week, year 5 have dived straight into their topic work! During our ICT lesson today, we were learning about programming and what it means in our day to day lives. We then all had a go at programming beebots in groups. We used the process of trial and error to reprogram them to follow the routes we had designed more accurately! As you can see, it was lots of fun, and we look forward to learning more about programming through the computer program 'Logo'!

Year 1 Assembly

Year 1 finished their Bitterne Manor Farm topic by sharing their hard work with parents, including a barn dance, Farmer Duck stories, moving pictures, sunflower pictures and homework projects.

Well done Year 1 for working so hard!

End of Spring Term in Year 4

The highlights at the end of Year 4's term included a geography fieldtrip comparing the locations of Botley and Southampton:

Creating a nature trail round the school grounds, which we shared with Year 1:

and celebrating our habitat homework project. The homes created were amazing, well done Year 4 (and to the parents for all your support too!)

Southampton Remembers ... Titanic Parade

Children from Year 2 and 3 (and their families) were excited to attend the Southampton Remembers Titanic Parade this week. It was a great event to show respect for the crew members, most of whom came from Southampton, who lost their lives when the Titanic sank in April 1912.

Hampshire County Cup Final

Our very own coach and parent helper Mr Puckett has lead his team, including his son (one of Bitterne Manor's own) to the Hampshire County Cup Final. All are welcome to go along and support. Details as follows:
-Sholing v Coldon Common Under 11s
-Winklebury Football complex, Basingstoke
-Sunday 6th May 2012 Kick off 10.30am
-Adults £4, Concessions £1, Under 10s free.


Good Luck Sholing!