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This term greeted us with Autumn weather - wind, rain, frost and sunshine. We have to stay flexible and adapt to the elements, meaning we could not make a fire in the first session as planned. 

We remembered some of the hedgehog facts that they had learned and some created a poppy from string…

This term greeted us with Autumn weather - wind, rain, frost and sunshine. We have to stay flexible and adapt to the elements, meaning we could not make a fire in the first session as planned. 

We remembered some of the hedgehog facts that they had learned and some created a poppy from string…

Autumn weather has greeted us this term with wind, storm, rain, frost and sunshine. 

In Forerst School you have to be flexible and go with the elements. We could not make a fire on the first day as planned as it was too stormy. 

We read the book 'kind' and thought about how we can be kind to…

Welcome to Forest School Year R. 

We have been welcomed by Autumn weather - sunshine, rain, frost and wind.

We walked around the Forest School area and learned the first rules:

Walking around the fire circle  - our safe word is 'lollipop' to remind them to walk around in preparation for a…

On Monday 5th and Thursday 8th December, Reception were lucky enough to visit Yew Tree Farm to experience their version of the Nativity story! We walked around the farm to meet the larger animals, helping the farmers to retell the Nativity and to feed the animals. We also had the opportunity to…

We are really proud of 10 wonderful artists who have achieved their Discovery Arts Award. A group of pupils from Year 5 and 6 have been attending a weekly art club with Mrs Smith and Mrs Tomsett. Taking inspiration from ‘twisted fairy tales’, the group have explored a range of media and techniques…

At Bridge, we are very proud of our pupils’ high quality art, music, dance and performing arts. We have a strong Arts team comprising of Mr Miles and Mrs Brooks (Music), Mrs Andrews (dance), Mrs Smith and Mrs Tomsett (Art and DT). The whole school has been working towards the Artsmark Gold award…

Year 4 thoroughly enjoyed a visit from Mr Town (parent) from OSG Architecture. We were fascinated to see so many different styles of buildings and to hear about some of the things that Architects do and have to think about. Some Year 4s were delighted to find out that by playing Mine Craft you can…

On Thursday 24th November, Bridge Girls football team played a match away against Aylesham. All the girls played brilliantly in a tough, but very exciting match. It culminated in a 0-0 draw and both teams were very satisfied with this. There was sterling work in defence from Amelie and Mattea and…

Lillian (Year 5) has recently shared some exciting news with us. She has been selected to join the Kent U10s cricket squad after having been to trials over several weeks. She currently goes regularly to Kent trading sessions and is really enjoying them. Well done, Lillian! We are very proud of…

Year R colour-wheels

Year R having been learning some colour theory this term. Pupils have been learning all about primary colours and how to mix secondary colours while making their own colour wheels. The children have worked independently, followed instructions, practised paintbrush…

Before beginning to construct their final chairs later this week, Year 6 were privileged to be visited by an architecture lecturer today! Robert Nice, one of our parents, works at UCA in Canterbury teaching architecture; he generously gave up his time to come into school and chat with pupils about…