Merry SWIFT-mas!!!

I am just so proud of Swifts and how hard they have worked this term! Thank you so much for all the wonderful support from home! Enjoy your winter break and I can't wait to see all the SUPER Swifts in the new year! 

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Choir care home visit

A huge well done and thank you to the children who visited the care home this morning, to sing to the residents.  The children were absolutely fantastic - they performed beautifully and were immaculately behaved.  They were a real credit to the school and you as parents.

Outstanding owls’ art

Owls were able to practice their watercolour techniques today when artist Joanna popped in this afternoon. They learnt 4 different techniques that they will be able to use when Joanna next comes in to help them paint watercolour animals. Well done Owls! 

Outstanding Owls

This week, Owl’s have been working really hard to turn their narrative stories from other cultures into beautiful picture books. A lot of time and effort has gone in to making these books look amazing and all the children are looking forward to reading them to year 1 tomorrow morning! 

Family Hub Spring Programme of activities and courses

 Please contact Mrs Abbott if you would like to access one of the parenting courses. 

Next week at Re: Minds

 

Jays brushing up on their watercolour techniques

Jays were lucky to receive a visit from Joanna Tidey who taught us different techniques we can use when using watercolours which allowed them to paint fantastic pictures!  This follows on from a previous lesson where Joanna shared with us how to sketch animals.  The children were engaged throughout and really enjoyed applying their creative sides!

Sensational Skylarks' Amazing Artwork!

Skylarks were very fortunate today to have their second visit from local artist, Joanna Tidey, on Friday.  This time, she taught them watercolour techniques.  Every child in the class was given a brand new paint pallet, which they used to try out different strokes and effects.  There were some really impressive results and the children were a real credit to Bitterne Manor, listening respectfully and trying their very best.  They are learning so many new skills and we are very fortunate that Joanna will be returning to every class in Year 1 to Year 6 for a further two sessions in the spring term. 

Terrific Tudor House Trip!

Last week, the Rocking Robins class enjoyed a trip out to the Tudor House in Southampton. It linked in well with their topic which is all about childhood and the past. 

First, they began their trip with a tour of the Tudor House and Gardens where a tour guide told them lots of interesting facts. They looked around different parts of the House and had fun exploring. 

Next, the Rocking Robins eagerly took part in a 'Toys' workshop where they looked at toys from the past. They held them, played with them and closely looked at the way that they had been made. They could pick their favourite one from the different boxes available and draw it on their sheet provided. It was a lovely blast from the past seeing some of the toys for the grown ups for sure! 

Once the workshop ended, it was time for lunch (something that the whole class were very excited about) After this, the class split off into their groups and ventured off to see the house in detail. The interactive show was a big hit for some of them!

Here's a snippet of what the class got up to...