Year 1 Forest School Term 3 2024
Willow and Rowan class were very busy in Forest School this term. They helped to plant the new tree that Mrs Franks gifted us as her leaving present - a new witches tree is about to grow!
We looked at different bugs in the area, sang a song and learned some worm facts. We talked about which…
Year R Forest School Term 3 2024
Welcome to Forest School Year R!
Ash and Elm class learned some of the Forest School rules (like: 'no pick, no lick, be careful with a stick) and our routines.
We were looking at bugs and finding them in our area - learning a bug song. The mound, hammock and the rope ladder were favourite…
Safer Internet Day 2024
This week, as a school, we have been focussing on how to stay safe online - using safer internet day 2024 as a catalyst for class discussions. Each year group completed a different activity - linked to theme 'Together for a better internet'. Each class also read a book which helped us learn about…
500 Words Winners 2024
In November, the children of Bridge & Patrixbourne CEP School were invited to enter the first school 500 Words House Competition - which was run in conjunction with the BBC 500 Words Story competition.
The competition was to write an original story in 500 words or less, with Year 1 – 3…
Architecture Workshop - Year 6
A massive thank you to Vicky Kirk, a director of Studio Partington (an award-winning London architect practice), who visited our school this week to run an Architecture workshop for ten Year 6 pupils. Vicky introduced the diverse role of an architect and talked about the variety of buildings,…
Creepy Claws visits Year 2
On Tuesday 23rd January Year 2s were very excited to welcome Michael (the man from Creepy Claws ) and a selection of his animals into school. He brought with him; Ronnie the chinchilla, Louise the gecko, Rose the tarantula, Cleopatra the python, Spike the scorpion, a giant millipede called Milly…
Living with Art - The Beaney
Year 5 gave a warm welcome to Murray from the Canterbury Beaney this week; he came to introduce their upcoming art exhibition, Living with Art: An extraordinary collection from an ordinary home.
Along with other local schools, we have been invited to contribute to the exhibition –…
Year R join materials
Year R use PVA glue!
Over the last two weeks, children in Year R have been given the choice of making either a magic wand or an ice lolly from a range of art materials. Some attempted to draw out shapes using a stencil but all cut out their own star or lolly from card. They attached a…
Moon Buggies
Year 5 have completed their Moon Buggy toys for children aged 9-10 years old.
Product specification were as follows:
- It must move using an elastic band ‘pull back’ mechanism
- Have 4 wheel and 2 axels
- The dimensions must not exceed an A4 piece of paper
- Be strong and robust…
Egyptian necklaces - Year 3
The Year three topic this term was Ancient Egypt. Within Design Technology, pupils designed and made necklaces inspired by Ancient Egyptian art and jewellery. This was a DT textiles project and the main feature on each necklace is a rectangular shaped piece of weaving. Pupils also explored making…
DT- Year 6 chairs
Year 6 chairs are here! Order now!
Throughout this project, Year 6 have: learnt about strong shapes and forces; explored materials, techniques, joins and structures; made initial designs inspired by influential designers; made prototypes and modified designs as appropriate; skilfully made…
Super Hero moving pictures - Year one
This week, Year one completed their DT Super Hero Moving Pictures!
Within the project the children: explored who can be a super hero and they have designed and drawn their own; explored and made slider and lever mechanisms; designed and made their own backgrounds using geometric shape…