Please find information about the building work starting on Monday 29th March
Holywell Primary - Building work.pdf
Please download the latest term dates for the next academic year
Holywell_Primary_Term_Dates_2010-11.pdf
posted on March 17, 2010 14:57 as Year 5
What a busy term we have had! Here are some of the highlights...
Titanic
We have been learning about the Titanic, through Literacy, History, Geography and even Art. The children have been allowed to become more independent in their learning and to research their own interests. They have really enjoyed this topic, and to conclude, performed an assembly to the school, parents, and Mrs Thompson, our year 5 Governor.
Titanic passenger George Phillips
Where The Wild Things Are
Six students from Newman College came into school for a week to work with children from Reception to Year 6. They delivered an exciting, fun-packed week of activities based around the well-loved book "Where The Wild Things Are". The activities covered all areas of the curriculum and gave the children a wonderful opportunity to develop their independent learning.
The children show-cased their work with a whole school assembly at the end of the week, when each year group was presented with a carefully thought-out activity bag made by the children.
Rainforest Animals
Year 5 have been studying the Rainforest. We have had a visit from the animal man, who brought along animals, reptiles and birds from the rainforest. We were able to learn about them and handle them. Have a look at the pictures - weren't we brave?
Sound
We have investigated the topic of Sound. We made telephones using yoghurt pots and string and tested them out around school. Science lessons are fun!
By selling salt dough Christmas decorations that sent energy saving messages, the Eco Committee raised a huge £114.97 - Congratulations!
We are now discussing how to spend the money. Our latest project is "Wattage Wednesday". As a school, we are aiming to raise the profile of energy saving. Wattage Wednesdays are being discussed in classes to see what changes we can make. Watch this space...
The children have been very busy in Foundation Stage this spring. Here are a few of the activities we have been enjoying.
Library Walk - 21st January
Nursery and Reception children walked to the Library in Rubery. We listened to stories about Transport. The Librarians told us that we could all join the library with our parents. It sounded like good fun.
Chinese New Year - February 14th
Reception celebrated Chinese New Year. The children spent time during the week, learning about the story of Chinese New Year. We made animal masks, dragons and fans to take on our parade. We also enjoyed tasting Chinese food; we liked the noodles best!
This is the year of the Tiger, so we made a large Tiger and a traditional Chinese Dragon to lead our parade. We paraded all round the school to help everyone remember and celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Outdoor Growing Area
We are trying to develop our outdoor growing area. All the children helped to dig the weeds out of our existing planters. Then we asked Mr. Dodds the Caretaker to order some new topsoil for us. The lorry arrived and unloaded some huge sacks of soil. The lorry was very big and we enjoyed watcing the large crane.
Next, Mr. Dodds moved all the soil in his wheelbarrow and shovelled it into our planters. Mr. Read, who comes in regularly to tend our school garden, helped him. It was hard work and we are very pleased that they did this for us.
We are looking forward to planting our new bulbs and seeds now the weather is warming up for Springtime. Watch out for our ... >> full
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.
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