Butterflies for Beth...

On Tuesday afternoon, our pupils created a beautiful butterfly garden in our school grounds. Their art surrounds a newly planted tree, which will grow there now in loving memory of Beth.

Summer Reading Challenge 2016

This year's Summer Reading challenge is based around the BFG by Roald Dahl. The summer challenges have been very successful over the last few years in promoting reading and enjoyment of books. We would encourage all children to take part by looking at the leaflet we're sending home with children or heading to the website by following this link!

Roald Dahl 100

The Big Friendly Read, Summer Reading Challenge 2016 is part of the year-long celebrations marking 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl – the world’s number one storyteller.
Throughout 2016, there will be celebrations for Roald Dahl 100, focusing on Roald Dahl’s gloriumptious stories and characters and delivering a year packed with squiffling surprises and treats for everyone.

Year R sealife adventure

Today we in year R spent the day at the  Blue Reef Aquarium learning all about a range of sea animals that we have met during our topic. We got to touch some too, even Mrs Carter had a feel. It was a brilliant day and the coach ride home was exhausting for all of us.

Active Nation Inclusive Sports Programme

We would like to share details about this exciting scheme over the Summer holidays. For full details about the programme follow this link.

"Welcome on board Active Nation’s Buzz Network programme. After two great years working with the Buzz Network we have changed around the activities to give you lots of variety around what you
take part in, and when. There are some really fun new activities starting, including; SUP (Stand up
Paddle boarding), Archery, Watersport Adventure sessions as well as the popular Swimming and
Skiing activities too. With our very friendly instructors, expert tuition and the best quality kit and
equipment, all our activities are guaranteed to make your child want to come back each week for
more!

For parents and carers, all our centres offer great viewing platforms, with comfy seating meaning

you can also have a break and relax. Woodmill Outdoor Activities Centre hosts a shop and café,

and Southampton Water Activities Centre has a cosy lounge area offering free tea and coffee, with a

360 degree balcony - which means you can take some amazing shots of your children having a

great time!"

Zany Zebras in Town!

Exciting news for Southampton - the Zebras are in town from the 16th July! For more details about Marwell's Zany Zebras and to pick up a copy of the town trail head over to http://zanyzebras.org.uk/
We thoroughly recommend doing the full tour over the Summer and look out for our own 'Heads, Hearts and Hands' Zebra!

Bitterne's Got Talent!

Our talented Year 6 pupils put on their leavers' show for parents and family members last night. We were all very entertained by song, dance, comedy, magic, martial arts and even a dog act! It was great show and brilliant to see a fantastic bunch of children having so much fun.

Sports Roadshow

We had a great day on Monday joining in with the sports roadshow.  The children took part in a number of activities and earned points for their house team. They got to meet Sparky and Buddy the two mascots.