Bloxwich Beats

On Monday we had a special visit from Rock Steady Music School who put on a rockin’ assembly! The children learnt about a variety of instruments and the difference between bass and electric guitars. They also sang along to their favourite songs!

Since returning back to school after the holidays, Nursery pupils have started reading ‘We’re Going on a Bear Hunt’. Last week the children took a trip to the woodland area in school in the hope to sight a bear. The children found lots of leaves and sticks unfortunately, no sign of a bear this time. The children then took their sticks to the classroom where they are now exploring a range of materials including wood, fabric, wool, plastic and paper. Children are beginning to describe the texture of the materials they have found using fabulous adjectives. Some adjectives used are bumpy, soft, hard,…

Current Nursery Parental Letter

Yesterday Nursery and Reception performed their Christmas production ‘Away in a Manger.’ The play is the traditional story of the nativity, but from the perspective of the animals and in particular of Maurice the mule. The children performed as a variety of animals from the stable and they worked hard to practise 7 different songs including ‘Away in a Manger.’ Many of our Reception children also learnt their own lines and all children sang and practised the actions to all the songs.  Well done to all of the children for getting involved.

The Autumn Term has been jam-packed with opportunities for all pupils to take part in high-quality PE lessons, clubs and tournaments. Children have enjoyed developing their fundamental skills through a variety of sports from Tag Rugby to Gymnastics. Year 6 children have also taken part in swimming lessons with all children reaching personal goals. Next term Year 5 will be starting their swimming unit. All children in the school have also taken part in 2 different inter-house competitions. These competitions were great fun for all and gave children the chance to experience the thrill of competitive sport. Outside of the…