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The saws came out this term for Year 1. They cut logs with bow saws, sometimes in team work. We practised the timber hitch knot which we use to tie the hammock, for example. They tied string to their logs and turned them into pets like dogs, cats and rabbits. We looked at identifying trees and…

Year 1 had a fabulous trip to Covert woods. 

We listened to the birds and noises around us - life can be so busy and it is very calming to stop and take in the surroundings. 

The children found interesting natural items on the forest floor and talked to their friends about the features. They…

On Friday 19^th May we welcomed volunteers from Pfizer into school to hold six different workshops for the children as part of our science day.  Each class had the opportunity to take part in two hands-on science activities. The activities were exploring bubbles, flame test, exploring the build of…

You may have already seen some spectacular peacocks strutting proudly home! Where have they come from?

Well, to celebrate their topic of Indonesia this term, Year 2 pupils have been practising the traditional Peacock Dance within their PE lessons with Laura. The only thing missing was the…

Welcome to the fifth edition of The Bridge Times. This week the reporters are looking ahead to The Bridge Proms as well as looking back at the impact of The Dogs Trust workshops. We hope you enjoy reading the articles.

Year 1 have recently finished a ceramic project; their task was to make beads and thread them into a necklace for a friend or family member.

The children used inspiration from ceramic artist Kate Malone and a Faversham based ceramic artist, Rose Dickinson. Both use the theme of nature in…

Year 2 observational drawing of peacock feathers

I just love these! Year 2 have been practising their observational skills this term by drawing peacock feathers. As a class, we explored the feel of the feathers and discussed the colours that can been seen within them. We looked at shapes…

Year R continue to practise joining materials within their art lessons. Over the last two weeks, I have been shrinking each child to the size of an insect! Whilst small, the children have been imagining the exploration of strange and colourful gardens. They have considered space, shape and…

‘Dream Dwellings’ (Dream House) project exhibition.

Fourteen children from Years 4, 5 and 6  recently took part in an architecture project in collaboration with UCA (University for the Creative Arts) MA students. All of the work from the project is now exhibited in our welcome…

UCA and Bridge school collaboration – ‘Dream Dwellings’ architecture project

Fourteen pupils from year 4, 5 and 6 have had a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with a group of MA Architecture students from UCA (University for the Creative Arts) in Canterbury.

Before the Easter…

Thank you, Creative Folkestone, for inviting us to an art workshop last week.

Fifteen Year 5 pupils were given the opportunity to work with two local artists, Tania and Emily, to make a banner celebrating our school. After some initial brain-storming of ideas, Tania and Emily used the…

Edition IV of the Bridge Times includes excitement about Saturday's coronation of King Charles, a special interview with one of our members of staff and some sporting success. Thank you again to our four year 5 reporters!