Welcome back to everyone after the Easter break. We have a busy term ahead and will be sharing many of the children's wonderful learning experiences as they happen. This week, an invited group of Year 4 & 5 pupils participated in an art and sustainability workshop at the University of Plymouth. Well done to Joey, Harriet, Anoud, Elodie and Thomas, who worked brilliantly alongside children from two other Bridge schools. The headteacher from Brunel was in attendance and emailed me with the following message:
I wanted to take the time to email you following today's Art and Sustainability Workshop at UOP to share just how incredible your pupils were. Throughout the morning, the children demonstrated outstanding behaviours for learning and were true ambassadors for your school. They engaged enthusiastically with all activities, showed respect and curiosity, and represented your school with great pride. During their visit, the children enjoyed a tour of the campus and also completed some excellent solar artwork. Their creativity, focus, and willingness to participate fully in the experience were particularly impressive. I felt it was important to write and commend their exemplary behaviour and attitude.
We know how brilliant our children are but it is always nice to hear it from someone else.
ArtThis week, I had the pleasure of working with Class 4 at the start of their summer art unit. This unit explores the work of designers and craftspeople. The point of our lesson was to make something from a fairly abstract prompt card. For example, they could make something that looked introverted, something that was shy, something that balanced etc. This allowed the children to design as they worked, so they didn't become fixated on trying to make something recognisable. This freedom, led to some very creative outcomes:



ReadingAs we progress towards the annual summer reading challenge within our local libraries, there is an opportunity for children to meet local author Tom Palmer:
Sun SafetyIn our assembly today, I reminded children of the need to keep themselves sun safe. I am sure we have all enjoyed the sun this week but we need to make sure we protect ourselves in the correct way. Please send your child to school wearing sun screen, with a sun hat and a bottle of water to ensure they are sun safe. Thank you in anticipation of your support.
I look forward to sharing more as we progress through the term.