4CL visited the Sunderland Wintergardens. We investigated the layers of the rainforest thinking about animals and plants.
We walked around answering questions to follow a trail. This was followed by sketching and colouring the plants.
Afterwards we went into Mowbray Park and completed questionnaires with members of the public about how they use the park.
We all had a fantastic day.
All the children enjoyed a performance of Robin Hood.
On Friday 24th October, the School Council met BHJS’s newest governor, Mrs Armstrong and we asked her some questions. We really enjoyed getting to know her and we hope you do too!
Kane: Are you proud that you have become a governor?
Yes, I want to make a big difference because I really care.
Darcy: Are you enjoying being a governor so far?
I am very new and I have only done 2 meetings but I am liking it so far. My favourite bit has been chatting with the school council.
Leah: Do you feel nervous when you talk to crowds of people?
Yes, I feel nervous, I’m actually nervous now talking to you! I have to give presentations in my job and I get butterflies and a dry mouth but I manage it by taking deep breaths. Also, if you stand with your hand on your hips in a superhero pose, it makes you feel (and look) confident.
Holly: Why did you want to be a governor for THIS school?
I was told that there was a vacancy and when I looked at your school, I realized that you were the best school for me. The children are great and I think that we’ll get on well together.
Jade: What is your other job?
I work for the council in an area called Public Health. This is linked with health-related things but before you go to the doctors – it’s about keeping people healthy so they don’t get ill and need to go to the doctors – it’s called preventative health promotion. For example, helping adults stop smoking, or to advertise getting the flu jab for those people who need it.
Bobby: What’s your favourite colour?
Pink – everything I own is pink; I love it! But, I do also
like green as it is a calm colour linked to nature and that makes me feel happy.
Riley: What’s your favourite animal?
A giraffe – I know it’s a bit random, but they are majestic and cool and I love the fact that they have purple tongues!
Amelia: Do you have any hobbies?
I enjoy going to the gym because it makes me happy and I like to stay active. I also like to read, crochet little teddies and build with Lego.
Bobby: Do you have a favourite type of dog?
I don’t – I’m a cat person. I love cats. I have a ginger cat called Gizmo.
Kane: Do you have a favourite place that you like to go?
My favourite place in the whole world is my bed!
Lily: Where is your favourite place to go on holiday?
Tunisia in North Africa is an amazing place. The people are so lovely and I have made some lovely friends there. It’s really hot, and although I don’t really like the heat, I love it there. The food is fantastic, too!
Holly: What’s your favourite fruit?
Again, quite unusual, but I love persimmons. They are crossed between a peach and orange and an apple – they’re delicious.
Leah: Where’s the best place you’ve ever given a speech or presentations.
I give lots of speeches and presentations. I used to be a children’s nurse and a school nurse and I used to go into schools and deliver assemblies on healthy living for all of the children – those were my favourite.
We all had a great time!
On Tuesday 21st October, Y5 were lucky enough to be visited by Richard (That History Bloke). First, we listened to a Viking saga called ‘Ragnar Hairylegs’ and we noticed some similarities between that and the British legend of The Lambton Worm. Richard brought loads of Viking artefacts for us to explore and ask questions about – we couldn’t believe how clever the Vikings were and that they actually invented travel mugs made from horns! We held swords, shields, combs, necklaces, hair pins and brooches. After that, we had a go at writing our names in runes on wax tablets and to end, we played tretavel an actual Viking game of strategy! We loved our workshop and it definitely brought our Viking history topic to an exciting end.
Year 5 took 2 teams of 10 children to Temple Park to participate in a dodgeball festival. They represented the school well and demonstrated fabulous teamwork and resilience. They had lots of fun and enjoyed themselves very much.
Year 3 enjoyed their visit to Palace Green Library in Durham on Thursday, which rounded off our topic on Prehistoric Britain. The children had the opportunity to get hands-on with some Iron Age artefacts considering their uses and who they might have belonged to. We also completed a Gallery trail, stepping back in time to find out more about the Stone Age to the Iron Age. Our day ended with a spectacular skeleton show, where we learned how our bones can tell us a lot about a person, such as their gender, age and even where they were born.
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30 Year 5 children went to a rugby tournament at Boldon School. There was three teams and all the children worked well together. Biddick B team won their group and came home with medals. Well done to everyone who participated.
To celebrate Space Week this week, Science Council made their own rockets that use air pressure to take off and fly into the air!
