A Talented Year 6!

We would like to say what a brilliant effort the children in year 6 have made in preparing themselves for their SATs next week. They have all had such a positive attitude and given of their very best learning to get themselves ready. We cannot ask much more of them than that they try their hardest and do their best! We should all be very proud of them.

In Golden Book last week we began to share this superb poem by one of our many talented pupils in year 6. So here is a copy in her own hand for you all to enjoy: 'Bravery' by Zoe. We don't think this has anything to do with her thoughts about SATs week...?

Zany Zebra Workshop

Year 6 took a welcome break from  SAT's revision this afternoon to take part in a Zebra Workshop held by Marwell Zoo.  We had great fun identifying Zebras from their stripe patterns, handling the skulls of predators and using our detective skills to work out who the predators were.  We measured footprints, listened to the sounds the animals make and even studied their poo! Most importantly we all learnt a lot about the importance of conservation and how Marwell is helping to protect the Grevy Zebra population. 

Our Library revamp continues...

The librarians have been hard at work getting our library revamp completed and open for the children... won't be long now! Here are some pictures of the new library which looks amazing and is going to encourage everyone in the school to get reading.

Team Zebra's work is done...!

We are proud to unveil our contribution to the Marwell Zany Zebra project. Our Team Zebra have been working hard over the last few weeks and months to complete our art work before it's collection and display in Southampton. The theme behind our Zebra has been very much about learning at Bitterne Manor and the design features our 'Head, Heart and Hands' logo and the school colours. The children have suggested various names for the Zebra - Lulu, Deborah, Zebra McZebraface... and we will decide shortly. The Zebra has however been very much Bitterne Manor'd!

Big Pedal Heroes...

We have a great collection of heroes in school today supporting the 'Big Pedal'... Iron people, Bat people, Super people... very well done to you all! But do any of the children recognise the character Miss Cryne is dressed as... ? We'll try and 'tweet'  a picture later if she will let us!

Ahoy me hearties!

We have had the most fantastic trip today.  Year 3 pirates spent the day at the Victory in Portsmouth.

We had the chance to look at a pirates rations,

Dress up,

Tie knots,

And even hold an actual pirate pistol!

Don't worry!  We didn't try any pirate grog!

It was a wonderful experience for all the children.  Thank you for helping them to dress up, it certainly made us all feel very piratey.  We even had pirate mini bus drivers!   (Thank you Mrs Chance and Mr Finn)

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.