On Wednesday, 24th June 2010, Year 4 spent the day on the Waseley Hills.

 

The aim of the day was to explore their local habitat, as this is their topic in Science for the half term.

 

 

While up there, they were able to hear and see a number of different birds ranging from pigeons, magpies, blackbirds and a large buzzard.

 

They also got to do some sketching of the fantastic view and enjoy the open space.

 

 

They ate their picnic lunch at the Waseley Centre and had lots of fun afterwards on the adventure playground.

 

 

The weather was fantastic, the views were amazing, and everyone had a great day.

 

 

 

June 22nd 2010. On a beautiful sunny day on Upton Warren Lake, 240 children from schools all around Worcestershire gathered together for the annual Bell Boating Regatta. All 24 teams had to row the whole length of the lake twice. Both times would be added together, with the quickest 3 teams going into the final race.

 

 

Before Holywell were due to race, the team had the opportunity  to climb the bell button pole. The first part of the climb was up a very tall ladder. Then they climbed the last 5 metres by using the small grips on the pole.

 

 

The terrifying final part of the challenge was to stand on the tiny top of the pole and wave to the people way below! Amazingly, all the Holywell pupils completed the challenge and were voted "Bravest School of the Day" by the instructors.

 

 

11:44am soon arrived and an excited Holywell crew put on their lifejackets and boarded the boat for our first race. We lined up at the start, determined to do a fast opening time. The starter shouted "Ready, steady" and as the loud horn blew, we started to paddle furiously. Suddenly, we heard a loud bang! Disaster struck! The boat next to us had made a steering mistake and crashed into us. We recovered well and finished our first run with a time of 1 minute 56 seconds. We were 11th fastest and a little disappointed, but really glad the crash had not cost us more time.

 

 

After a short break we prepared to race again, knowing that we would need to do something a little special to qualify in the top 3 and make the final. Once again we ...

The Think Tank is an amazing place. It is like a museum but you can actually touch stuff! There are also five galleries to look at and an IMAX cinema where you can watch films in 3D (what a great place!)

 

 

Anyway, on April 21st when 4JD and 4JM went, they had a great time. Firstly, they went to a gallery called The Street. They looked at things like recycling, police work and builders' work. After that, they went to a gallery called The Wildlife. They looked at a crocodile's skeleton, polar bear blubber and lots of other animals and their skeletons.

 

 

The next gallery was called All About Me. They liked this one very much since they are learning about bodies in Science. They looked at things like the large intestines and the heart. Next they went to a gallery called The City. They looked at the old life of Birmingham and the old cars.

 

 

After a very short lunch, they went to the IMAX cinema and watched a great film called Sea Monsters. The final gallery was called The Past. They looked at all the old cars, trams and bikes; they even watched an exhibit which showed how to make a Jaguar car!

 

 

Overall, they had a great time and you should go too, as it is absolutely fantastic!

 

Written by a Year 4 pupil.

 

 

On 7th May 2010, Year 2 had a special visit from Florence Nightingale as part of their History work.

 

 

They took part in many activities including: packing parcels for the injured soldiers, dressing up as soldiers and nurses, and practising using crutches and a sword!!

 

 

 

Everyone really enjoyed the day.... including the staff.

 

 

 

At the end of March 2010, children from Reception Class to Year 6 took part in a fundraising event. They had to score a penalty goal against the West Bromwich Albion mascot, Baggie Bird.

 

 

It was a fantastic fun-filled day, with lots of cheering, shouting and goal-scoring.

 

 

Lots of sponsor money has been raised for the school and the West Bromwich Albion Foundation community programme. Thank you everyone!! 

 

Year 3 travelled back in time and became Anglo-Saxons for the day at Bishops Wood. We were greeted by an Anglo-Saxon, who took us to a tree marked with runes where we had a meeting.

 

 

The decision was made to cross the North Sea in our boat and settle in Great Britain.

 

 

We all became skilled at jewellery making, weaving with willow and spinning sheep's wool.

 

 

Everyone helped to build a shelter in the woods. It was hard work but what an achievement!

 

 

Even Mrs Goddard and Miss Blundell (scary face!) wanted to sit inside.

 

 

A great day was had by all and a big thank you to year 3 children, who were so well- behaved.