Gymnastics Festival

Southampton Gymnastics club hosted a festival for years 3 and 4.  Nine children from Bitterne Manor showed off their skills and ability by performing a sequence to music, including shapes, balances, partner work and individual sequences. We also watched some National gymnasts do an amazing routine. After the routines the children could practise new skills on different equipment.

Investigating our local area

After having to postpone our walk around the local area due to unseasonal snow flurries, today we investigated our local area in glorious sunshine!
We explored the area around our school, seeing trains, planes and lots of boats! We answered questions and did sketches of interesting things along the way.
Later in the term, we will be comparing Bitterne to Netley.

Year 2

A massive congratulations to all the children for their excellent behaviour - a member of the public even stopped me to comment on your sensible attitude to crossing the roads and being aware of what was around you. You were a pleasure to take out! Well done.

Miss Blightman

 

 

Supporting Guide Dogs for the Blind

Meet Jemma and her guide dog, Gus. Over the last year, we've been getting 'pupdates' which have allowed us to follow the progress of dogs like Gus being trained to become guide dogs. This training takes a lot of  money and a lot of dedication and the 'Guide Dogs for the Blind' association have been changing the lives of blind and partially sighted people for over 75 years. We were very lucky to have a visit from Jemma, who is blind, and her guide dog, Gus, to hear first hand what it's like to have a guide dog and the difference that makes to her everyday life. For more information, head over to www.guidedogs.org.uk and find out about how much it costs to train a guide dog and the work the charity does to support and raise awareness about  blind and partially sighted people.

Chelsea Tournament-Cobham, Chelsea training ground

What an amazing day! 10 Year 3 and 4 Boys from Bitterne Manor won the group stage with 3 high scoring wins. The boys blasted 7 goals into the net and only conceded 1, taking us clearly into the semi-finals.  We lost the semi by 1 goal. Our boys did us proud and the trophy was very nearly in our grasp. The boys were very excited and spotted some of the Chelsea players, however unfortunately autographs and photos were banned. The Chelsea officials will forward us their photos, so watch this spot. Well done boys and a big thank you to Mr Puckett for his endless enthusiasm and coaching.

Year 3 - Treasure Island

Year 3 are reading Treasure Island.

We have just arrived on Treasure Island and are writing detailed descriptions about the Island using our senses.

Unfortunately we couldn't fly to a tropical island for a school trip so to bring this to life we had a senses afternoon in class walking on sand, paddling in the sea, smelling seaweed, listening to waves, touching exotic shells and exploring tropical plants. 

Children have produced some fantastic descriptions of the Island and are earning their new skull and cross bone stamps for excellent writing!

 

PTA Disco!

 BIG thank you to the PTA for organising another fantastic school disco!

Bitterne Manor pupils, put on their best clothes and danced their socks off!

The glow sticks and tuck shop also went down very well!

Great fun was had by all.

Thank you PTA!

Year 3 - Moving Dragons!

Year 3 having been studying 'How to train a Dragon' and now have a moving dragon as a pet to take home!

We have used our DT skills to design and make moving dragons. Children understand how to use pneumatics to create moving mouths on their dragons. Watch out some have very sharp teeth!