Figures in motion - Year 6
In term 3, Year 6 designed and made sculptures depicting the human figure in motion. To begin the project, pupils explored the proportions of the human figure and drew from wooden mannequins. They then attempted to sketch from movement on film (sporting imagery).
As a class, we studied the…
Year 5 Forest School Term 3 2024
This term we talked about what makes us happy, how outside makes us feel and what we are grateful for.
The children learned about square lashings, tying sticks together to create frames, triangles, mobiles....
Week 2 was all about cooking - fire rules, finding sticks, making a fire, making…
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…
