Mars Facts Homework Project...

How did he do it...? One clearly very talented pupil in Owls class presented this awesome piece of homework to us and we were suitably impressed enough to share it here.

Professor Mini Mugridge!

To celebrate Science Week, last week's homework allowed children to research fun and quirky experiments!  Professor mini Mugridge in the Swift Class took part in a special video showing a quirky experiment involving just corn flower and water!  He shared this fun experience with the class, causing all sorts of excitement.  It felt very...GOOEY!

Silly science - by Professors Mugridge & Mayo

Great Science happening at home... this is awesome! I am sure we can get these 'youtubers' a few more watches?

BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK AT BITTERNE MANOR

It's finally here - British Science Week will be celebrated all next week with pupils across the school being wowed by Science and Technology!!  Have a go at some experiments with your children if you have some time over the weekend, to encourage them to work scientifically and have some great fun!

There are some events going on in the community, particularly at Southampton University at the Southampton Science and Engineering Festival - see the link below for details.

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/per/university/festival/index.page


Year groups will be posting throughout the week, so keep a look out for what your child has been exploring during British Science Week 2017.

William's Robot Homework

We were so impressed with this homework project by William in Rooks class that we had to share it. An awesome effort!

Learning our times tables...

There are a lot of different ways to learn our tables and here's a really good example. Why not direct your child's tablet or computer towards this link for a few minutes each week? Times table games.

Science Experiments Live!

Inspired by Science Week, we are very pleased to be sharing a link to a video presentation by a group of young scientists from our school. Despite their disguises, one or two do look very familiar...? Looks like great fun!

Florence Nightingale Homework Projects

Well done to Year 2 who have produced some excellent ideas for their Florence Nightingale home learning projects. Fantastic work!

Y4's Time Team topic

This term year 4 have been learning about the Roman invasion of Britain and what the Celts thought of that!

In Maths the class have been problem solving, Roman style. How many boats are needed to carry soldiers across the river? Design a camp to hold x amount of soldiers. And even, given a budget, design a new town! Caesar was pleased with all our efforts.

As part of our homework project, all things Roman have been created including the most amazing shields and swords. Well done.

In Art, the children studied Roman pottery and designed their own pots. On our visit to Fishbourne, we'll be looking out for pottery and other artefacts found at the site - especially the mosaics.

Next week, we're looking forward to Roman Day. Have you decided what to wear yet? We are still hoping to discover Clausentum (Roman Southampton) once there's a break in the weather. Our local archaeologist is ready and waiting...

Evacuation cum VE Day celebrations

To round off our History topic 'We'll Meet Again', Year 4 were evacuated to different locations during the morning. Each group experienced a different reception at their host 'school', which we were able to share in the afternoon. All groups did some baking plus planned a menu for the day using rationed items 'bought' from a local shop using ration cards.

VE Day was celebrated in the afternoon. At the end of the afternoon, many parents and family came to our 'street party' to celebrate with us. Work was displayed, along with homework projects. The class also showed their WWII documentary films, made using 'movie maker' during our ICT lessons. The class dressed in role and looked superb. What a great way to finish our topic!

 

 

 

 

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!)

Florence Nightingale museum

Year 2 have worked so hard on their homework projects. These were put together to create a Florence Nightingale museum. The exhibits included a video clip, a portrait of Florence, the Order of Merit she received, some lamps, models of her pets, information about her life, a battle scene of the Crimean War and a Florence model. There were posters, pieces of writing, artwork, creative ideas and information packs. Well done Year 2. It was very impressive.

Year 5 Carbon Footprint Exhibition!

On Monday, Year 5 invited parents to come and share our fantastic homework projects. We had designed and invented creations to make Bitterne Manor Primary School a more eco-friendly environment. Before the parents arrived, we shared our inventions with each other and each gave a speech about our invention. Here are a few pictures of us in action!

World of Water in year 5

Our current topic 'I have a dream...' looks at the difference that some people made in society in the past, as well as looking at the differences we can make in the future, particularly in relation to the environment! The Saints Foundation came to year 5 yesterday, to explain to us the importance of saving water and the different ways that we can save water in our homes and school! Everyone in year 5 took home some homework, which will be entered into a prize draw next monday when the Saints Foundation comes back to run some sporting activities! The winner will receive two tickets to watch a Saints game at St Mary's! Good luck everybody!

Year 2 "On Safari" Homework

"I went to Marwell and took some pictures of giraffes and getting my face painted. This is my homework poster."

On Safari Project

This is some of year 2's amazing homework.
"I made an elephant cake!"

Year 4 Homework Projects

This afternoon we spent time sharing our home work projects - deigning new animal homes. They came in all shapes and sizes from written plans to life sized models. Such a lot of effort - well done Year 4.

Year 2 Natural Art

Year 2 are making their own sculptures using natural materials from the local environment. This is one example of the children's homework project. What a wonderful creation!

Year 1 "All About Me Gallery!"

Year 1 finished their 'Funny Bones' topic by hosting an "All About Me Gallery" for Year R and then their parents. They worked hard to change the classroom into a gallery and set out their class work for everybody to see. They also laid out their homework projects which was a collection of their favourite items as well as lots of great writing about things they have done. We enjoyed sharing their work, well done Year 1 for your fantastic homework projects!

Dragons swoop in to Year 3!

Our topic this term is an exciting one. Knight's Academy training is underway and so is our study of dragons of all type (plus the ususal lessons you find in school too!)

The children's first homework task is to design a moving dragon using pneumatics - wow. We had loads of fun experimenting with syringes and tubing this week. So we are really looking forward to making our dragons soon in class.

Thanks for all the boxes that have been coming in.