During Science, Form 5 enjoyed studying Leonardo Da Vinci and testing his Vitruvian Man theory about the proportions of the human body. For the most part, his findings did indeed appear to hold up to our testing! For example, we discovered that the width of one’s shoulders was indeed a quarter of one’s height. It...
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Eat A Rainbow
Form 1 were keen to start their new DT topic, Eat a Rainbow. The first lesson focused on distinguishing between fruits and vegetables and knowing which part of a plant they might eat. Their observational drawings were impressive, we were particularly impressed by how carefully they sketched. When tasked with matching the fruit or vegetable to the part...
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Ready to Learn
The children have returned after their Winter break refreshed and ready to learn. They have enjoyed being back at school (and some of the parents).Our firework pictures which have been ongoing have been used to create a Happy New Year display reminding us all that this year is going to be an amazing one for us...
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Chinese New Year
We were treated to a colourful, informative and entertaining Chinese New Year assembly, organised and delivered by our parents and pupils. After assembly everyone was involved in workshops such as Chinese dances, songs, origami to name but a few. We also received red envelopes and fortune cookies. 新年快乐 Happy New Year
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Branwood Bee – Issue 71 January 2025
Please follow the link below for the latest edition of the Branwood Bee The Branwood Bee – Issue 71 “Different locks must be opened with different keys.” Chinese proverb Go to this Sway
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Branwood Bee – Issue 70 – December 2024
Please follow the link below for the latest edition of the Branwood Bee. The Branwood Bee – Issue 70 “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” Go to this Sway
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Gingerbread Reindeer
Form 1 had great fun making ‘Gingerbread Reindeer’. They did a wonderful job of following the instructions. We are very proud of them all. They enjoyed their creations as a break time snack, and they were delicious!
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Superstars!
KG2 have enjoyed all of their Christmas activities this half term. The children were amazing Bethlehem travellers in our production of ‘Simply the Nativity.’ Christmas jumper day for Save the Children on the day of our school Christmas lunch, went down a treat. The classroom became a Winter Wonderland with Santa’s Grotto, decorations, snow pictures...
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Christmas Jumper Day
It was lovely to see so many bright and varied Christmas jumpers on our very own Christmas Jumper day. Donations to Save the Children totalling £138 were made and the whole school was buzzing with excitement. This also coincided with our Christmas lunch, made from scratch by Mr Pattinson and his amazing team. What a...
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Debate Club
This half term saw the return of Branwood’s debate club. Pupils from Year 5 and 6 are invited to attend after school on Friday’s. The children are given a statement to debate and give their opinions of whether they agree, disagree or a combination of both. The children are also welcome to raise their own...