Sensational Skylarks' Amazing Artwork!

Skylarks were very fortunate today to have their second visit from local artist, Joanna Tidey, on Friday.  This time, she taught them watercolour techniques.  Every child in the class was given a brand new paint pallet, which they used to try out different strokes and effects.  There were some really impressive results and the children were a real credit to Bitterne Manor, listening respectfully and trying their very best.  They are learning so many new skills and we are very fortunate that Joanna will be returning to every class in Year 1 to Year 6 for a further two sessions in the spring term. 

Terrific Tudor House Trip!

Last week, the Rocking Robins class enjoyed a trip out to the Tudor House in Southampton. It linked in well with their topic which is all about childhood and the past. 

First, they began their trip with a tour of the Tudor House and Gardens where a tour guide told them lots of interesting facts. They looked around different parts of the House and had fun exploring. 

Next, the Rocking Robins eagerly took part in a 'Toys' workshop where they looked at toys from the past. They held them, played with them and closely looked at the way that they had been made. They could pick their favourite one from the different boxes available and draw it on their sheet provided. It was a lovely blast from the past seeing some of the toys for the grown ups for sure! 

Once the workshop ended, it was time for lunch (something that the whole class were very excited about) After this, the class split off into their groups and ventured off to see the house in detail. The interactive show was a big hit for some of them!

Here's a snippet of what the class got up to... 

Super Swifts become artists

 Last week Swifts had a special visit from a local artist! We were lucky enough to learn how to draw two different birds ... an owl and a swift!

This children loved learning how to draw these birds, trying their very best with the shapes and details to include!

They were also able to then take the sketch book home with them and a pencil to put their new skills into practice!

Well done SUPER Swifts!