Assembly 1st February 2013

Yet again Year 2 amazed us when they told us about their work on Traditional Tales.

They wrote their own versions where the good characters became bad and the bad good.

We watched their animated stories on laptops...............wow......what great achievements!

 

Then they showed us moving toys that they had made but that was not all------------------

they finished off with a gymnastic display that they are preparing for a Gymnastic Festival.

Brilliant balances!

 

After assembly while the parents were looking at the children's work we were treated to tea and biscuits.

Not any old biscuits but biscuits decorated with symmetrical patterns.

 

The children and staff have worked hard to produce such varied examples of curriculum learning.

I can't wait to see and hear what learning they will achieve in the summer term!

 

Kate Melvin

 

Year 2 Assembly

The Year 2 children proudly and confidently told us all about their topic on FOOD.

 

This topic covered many curriculum areas.......Maths for measuring and costing, Literacy for writing and following instructions, Geography as they found food grown in different countries.They designed and made individual pizzas and treated their parents to tea and pumpkin cakes.

They even sang a song about food!

 

Their topic books were evidence of a successful terms cross curricular work.

 

Well done Year 2 children and staff.

 

Kate Melvin

Another School Year - I feel privileged to be part of this school and
thoroughly enjoyed the first assembly of this new year.

The quality of the speeches seeking election for the post of House
Captain was excellent - a lot there to be learned by politicians - keep
it brief, to the point and make it interesting! Adding humour is
always a bonus. Wonderful!



The singing too was splendid and congratulations to the school for
enabling the children to know the song in just a couple of days - good
work by all.



I'm looking forward to the rest of the term.



Mike Lane

End of school year

On Friday, July 20th, the  last assembly of the school year was the Leavers Assembly.

Attended by the whole school and very well supported by parents and friends, standing room only called for extra chairs. Obviously it was an hour where emotions were many and varied.

As a governor, I found the whole experience sheer delight.

In groups of twos, threes or fours, year six had produced technically impressive mini-videos of school memories, tributes, experiences; all presented with panache and great good humour. After each mini-video Mr Lavis introduced the participants to the audience with such positive and fond characterisations that left no doubt to each pupil that they are valued by the school both now and in the future.

There was a lot of laughter and 'fun' was a word used many times. It is clear that these children have enjoyed their years at Blandford St Mary School. For children, enjoyment  is probably the most important aspect of school life. We know that, alongside the security that enjoyment brings, these children have achieved and developed and become a credit to the school, its headmaster and staff.

 Year six are now fully equipped to move on to Secondary Education. So, although it's always sad to see a year leaving, it's a happy, satisfying, fun time into the future.

Good luck to them all and may they continue to enjoy all aspects of their education.

 

Jennifer Haywood

School Governor

Messy Church

Popped in to Messy Church  and found it welcoming and well organised.
There were lots of activities laid out including problem solving games and
craft activities. Although there were only a few children there they
joined in the activities with enthusiasm. To begin they were told the
story of Noah and the flood and were invited to parcipate by creating a
flood with swathes of green material.  A huge beautiful rainbow was pulled
from a bag at the end. This was followed by a song and games involving all
the children. Healthy snacks and a drink were available during the
session. If more children could register for this after school activities
I am sure they would have a great time.

 

Emma Barton

Office Manager

Blandford St Mary CE VA Primary

 

Year 5 Camp

I have spent the weekend camping at school with year 5. Another time where staff give freely of their time to extend the learning of the pupils.
The weather was dry when we needed it to be, allowing Mr Osborne to run the activities as he had planned. The activities included zorbing, shelter building and orienteering.
The pupils were a delight to be with.
As ever it was a pleasure spending time with the pupils and staff of BSM Primary School.

Mark Phipps

Stadium Design

Olympic Design