We are opening as usual today but not without some complications.
While we have the majority of paths clear there are still some very icy patches so children will be straight inside.
Roads around school are not brilliant - please take care if you have to drive. Pavements are not great either!
We have the majority of staff in but some classes may need to be split.
There is currently a limited staffing at our off site kitchens - I am waiting for confirmation they are open. It might be sensible to bring a packed lunch please for today!
Lastly, we have a school trip to Portsmouth today which we are expecting to go ahead but are waiting on a second mini bus to arrive and to hear from the Dockyard itself about their staffing.
We will keep you posted!
Monday, 19 March 2018
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Rooks' Science Week
Rooks started this Science Week with a bang! They were investigating forces during their flying mice experiment. Each child made and decorated their own mouse which they then tested to see whose would fly the highest.
As part of their science topic, they have also started to learn about electricity. In today's lesson they were creating their own simple circuits to make a bulb light up. Later, they experimented by adding different components to their circuits to see what could happen to the bulb. They have all had fun experimenting with new concepts and working scientifically.
Professor Ella...
More amazing Science from another of our talented 'professors'! Enjoy!
(ps There are a couple more episodes which we're trying to upload!)
Professor Mugridge...
Professor Mugridge and her assistant, Millie, have made another video for Science Week, this time inspired by Stephen Hawking. Enjoy!
Nightingale's Mirror Magic
Today, Nightingale's explored their understanding of how light travels and how it reflects off into objects, back into our eyes. We tested this knowledge with mirrors trying to follow a line going backwards!
Parent and pupil e-safety workshop - you said, we did!
Bitterne Manor Primary hosted another very successful e-safety workshop; this time for parents and pupils to attend together, following your suggestions from the last session.
We ran through scenarios that children may face when going online or using mobile devices; including unwanted or unkind online messages; what to do when someone shares a photo without your permission and how to avoid ads and pop-ups within apps.
Parents and children acted out what would happen in different situations, then we shared suggestions and advice on how to handle that situation. It is hoped that once these subjects and situations have been talked about in a role play environment, it will be easier to discuss if the situation were to become real.
Here are some of the comments from the workshop:
What did you find useful?
"Children listening to the advice so it could back up what we’ve learned before"
"All of it! Really useful to have children with us in discussions"
"Everything; hand outs were great."
"The bit about WhatsApp (age limit) and children using certain apps for bullying"
"Starting conversations about online safety, “Go home” concept (Internet like a city), recommended apps"
What you said you wanted next time:
"More scenarios to go through with children"
"How to help children use the internet critically; like how to verify sources of information on the internet, how to spot fake news, virus alerts, etc."
Parents and children acted out what would happen in different situations, then we shared suggestions and advice on how to handle that situation. It is hoped that once these subjects and situations have been talked about in a role play environment, it will be easier to discuss if the situation were to become real.
Here are some of the comments from the workshop:
What did you find useful?
"Children listening to the advice so it could back up what we’ve learned before"
"All of it! Really useful to have children with us in discussions"
"Everything; hand outs were great."
"The bit about WhatsApp (age limit) and children using certain apps for bullying"
"Starting conversations about online safety, “Go home” concept (Internet like a city), recommended apps"
What you said you wanted next time:
"More scenarios to go through with children"
"How to help children use the internet critically; like how to verify sources of information on the internet, how to spot fake news, virus alerts, etc."
There will be a date for the next workshop coming soon, watch this space. In the mean time, please do not hesitate to ask any questions; ask for Phil Wickins, the E-Safety Coordinator.
Helpful websites:
Think U Know - A website for parents, carers, teachers and children all about online safety, run by the National Crime Agency. Some great educational games and clips for kids!
Helpful websites:
Think U Know - A website for parents, carers, teachers and children all about online safety, run by the National Crime Agency. Some great educational games and clips for kids!
Bitterne Park Neighbourhood Policing Team News
Come and meet the Bitterne North Policing Team at the following venues. Pop along and say hello! Let us know if you have any concerns.
Tuesday 3rd April – SO18 Hub, Melchet Road, Harefield at 11:30-12:30
Tuesday 3rd April – Townhill Park Community Centre at 10:00-12:00
You can report crime anonymously to CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
They are an independent charity helping Police to locate criminals and solve crimes.
Report suspicious activity to us on 101
For further advice contact us on southampton.north.police@
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