On Wednesday 3rd March it was World Maths Day. Holywell Primary and Nursery School took part in an online Maths competition. Each year group participated in the challenge. The challenge included Mental Maths questions which lasted for sixty seconds.

 

They worked up through the different levels whilst playing against children from around the world. Every child took part and enjoyed playing against children on the other side of the world!

 

Mrs Penfold would like to thank all the children for practising at home and all the staff for their help. 

Year 1 have been making jelly this week. As part of our Literacy work on Instructions, we have been thinking through the steps to make jelly. It was great fun, and the best part was eating it!

 

First, wash your hands.

 

Ingredients and utensils ready

 

Put jelly cubes into the jug

 

Stir in the hot water

 

Pour carefully into dishes to set.

 

EAT!

 

What an exciting term it has been for the choir, but what hard work! Way back in September, we received a CD from the Young Voices team, with an hour's worth of songs to learn. It took many hours of practice, but we did it!

 

 

On Wednesday 9th December, 36 children accompanied by Mrs Biggs, Mrs Goddard and Miss Davies sang in an amazing concert at the NIA in Birmingham. We left Holywell at 1.30pm and didn't get back until 10.30pm. It was very tiring but the most amazing experience ever.

 

 

 

We are all looking forward to listening to the CD and seeing ourselves on the DVD. Mrs Goddard would like to thank all the choir for their hard work and Miss Davies and Mrs Biggs for helping her with this huge venture.

On Monday 7th December, Year 1 visited St. Chad's Church in Rubery to experience the Living Stable.

 

 

At the church, children were invited to join one of the wise men to follow a star to a special stable. At the stable, the children participated in a live retelling of the Christmas Story. They were invited to join in with songs, and they sang "Away In A Manger" beautifully. All of the children enjoyed the experience and wrote thank-you letters to Reverend James the following day.

 

 

 

The last week in November 2009 has seen the children in Key Stage 2 taking part in a second House of Fun week. The curriculum-enriching activities have included music, design technology,art and dance. The theme this year has been "Wattage", as this is linked in with the aims of our Eco-committee. In year 3 music, the children were encouraged to re-write a well-known song and think of their own chorus. Year 4 children created an animal or cartoon character and slogan which would encourage people to turn off unwanted lights. In year 5, the children created their own townscapes with lights that matched their house colours. Finally in year 6, the children created their own dances to the song "Flash" by Queen.

 

 

The highlight of the week was Friday, when the House Captains stepped up to the mark to test their knowledge in University Challenge. This was followed by the judging of live performances of each house's entry in the dance and music competitions, and the awarding of prizes for the art and design entries.

 

All the children and staff have thoroughly enjoyed the week and are looking forward to House of Fun 3. Congratulations to Elm who are the overall winners this year.