Kestrels at PGL!

A quick picture of the team at PGL Osmington Bay - all doing really well and having a great time!

County Athletics championships

Bitterne Manor is a small school with some BIG talents. Twelve children have been competing in local competitions to become worthy finalists. On Thursday our children represented the Southampton district in Hampshire County Athletic Championships competition. Within each category the children competed against 32 of the best children across Hampshire. We did very well, with some of our children coming 1st in their event and lots were placed in the top 10! Well done again to our amazing children and a personal thank you to the parent and also a helper from Solent who came with us on the day.

Dance Mats

All year groups took part in a dance mat event at school. The children enjoyed working individually and as a pair to keep up with the rhythm and have fun. There was an element of competition and the children were encouraged to beat their Personal Bests too. Even the lunchtime staff joined in!

Happy St Patrick's Day!

A special treat for assembly today as we were entertained by Katie and her superb Irish dancing! Katie has been dancing for many years know and has received countless awards for her efforts. She was also promoting her dance school and for more information about this please contact kjbmc21@aol.com at the 'Blair McCarthy School of Irish Dancing' or phone 07969 214290.

Fabulous Fairthorne!

Year 4 thoroughly enjoyed their adventures at Fairthorne - orienteering, tree abseiling, aerial runway and archery. So many new skills learnt and personal challenges achieved. The sun even came out too!

 

  hot chocolate and a bedtime story

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After school Girls Football

A new after school club for girls football has started thanks to Solent university coaches. The girls are really enjoying having the chance to improve their skills. A few girls will  be picked to represent the school in a tournament in a couple of weeks.

Pedal Power!

This week you may have noticed our Year 6 pupils out and about on their bikes. This is because they are taking part in 'Pedal Power' training which provides them with the training and support they need to be confident and keep safe when riding their bikes. at the end of the training they are provided with a certificate and badge to show that they have achieved a level of cycling proficiency. Some parents may be of a certain age to remember doing 'cycling proficiency' themselves! We are aiming to continue to offer this training to all our Year 6 pupils in the future.

RESPECT Drumming assembly

School got going with a bang today! The children were introduced to a RESPECT Drumming session led by a music teacher from the Southampton Music Hub. Very interactive, great fun and it got us buzzing. An after school drumming club begins next week.

Y4 visit to Milestones Museum

Year 4 went back in time as they wandered the streets of war time Britain to learn more about Home Front Life from 1939 to 1945 at Milestones Museum. Character actors and an audioguide brought to life this period in history. The class enjoyed dressing up plus the hands-on activity boxes. And we all enjoyed a sing-song round the piano too!

Guildhall Choir meeting

This year's Guildhall Christmas Choir have been busy rehearsing in preparation for next week's concert, joined by other school choirs across the city.

If any parents of choir members have queries about the evening performance, you are invited to a short briefing meeting at 3:30pm in Year 4 this Friday 30th November.

For those that have been involved before, there are no changes. Do hope you enjoy the performance!

Bring on the Olympics

Some children from Bitterne Manor were lucky enough to watch Britains Olympic divers training session at the Quays. Pete Waterfield, Stacey Powell and Chris Mears took to the boards and amazed us with a display of acrobatic diving. They then took time to come and talk to the children and answer their questions.

Sports week is off to a flying start

Cricket Bitterne Manor Cricket team played really well, only losing out to the team that went on to win the tournament. Well Done! Mini-Olympics Year 5 and 6 enjoyed a morning at Bitterne Park Senior School, taking part in rowing, running, cycling and throwing activities. Training and Rounders A sixth form student came in to train our rounders team for their tournament in which they won their matches and played some year 7s from Bitterne Park, defeating them too. Well Done!

City Athletics

21 Children represented Bitterne Manor in a number of events at the annual city athletics championships. Bitterne Manor were in the top 3 in 12 events. Well Done to all the children and adults that helped. Another great day!