By Bournville School on Thursday, March 29, 2018 in English, Library. 1 Comment
By Michael Morpurgo The story is based on Elizabeth’s time in WW II. It starts off with elderly Elizabeth telling the story to Karl and his mum. Going on to explain her treacherous journey through the muddy paths whilst travelling from Dresden to America -with Marlene the elephant. They face many dangers on the way […]
By Gary Evans on Thursday, December 21, 2017 in English. No Comments
Take a look at our recommended reads. We would love to hear your reviews… KS1 KS2 Year 3 and 4 KS2 Year 5 and 6
By Miss Mattocks on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in English, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. No Comments
Try watching this Christmas advert, before having a go at some of the challenges below: Discussion points- discuss these questions with an adult at home What could be the greatest gift anyone could get at Christmas? It would be interesting to ask before and after watching the film. Discuss why having your loved ones around you […]
By Miss Mattocks on Monday, December 11, 2017 in English, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. No Comments
Keep yourselves busy in between all of that snowman building you’ve been doing, with the following challenges. Writing challenges Are you a budding author? Fancy yourself as the next J.K.Rowling or Michael Morpurgo? Use the following story starter to kick start your writing… I lifted my fists to my eyes and rubbed away […]
By Miss Edwards on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 in English, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6. No Comments
The Scholastic Book Fair has arrived at Bournville Junior School. There is a great variety of fiction and non-fiction books, posters and stationary. As you buy books from the fair, you will also be earning our school free books. Our opening times are: Monday: 3:30pm—4pm Tuesday: 3:30pm—4pm Wednesday: 5:45pm—8:00pm (During Parents’ Evening) Thursday: 3:30pm—6:15pm (During Parents’ […]
By Miss Edwards on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 in English, Year 5. 3 Comments
Today Year 5 have each written an individual stanza using descriptive language. Their stanza has been based on the poem, ‘Winter Trees’ by Sue Nichols. Winter Trees Gnarled hands in upward prayer for green. We have given them the opportunity to blog this poetry for you to see.
By Miss Edwards on Monday, November 6, 2017 in English, Year 5. 32 Comments
In English, we are currently doing an author study of the poet, Grace Nichols. From her book, ‘Cosmic Disco’ we read the poem, ‘When the Colours Spoke.’ Each of the children were assigned a colour on their table and they thought of objects, which use that colour and they thought about what makes the object […]
By Gary Evans on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in English, Year 6. No Comments
For the last few weeks, Year 6 have been studying The Watertower By Gary Crew. They have enjoyed it very much. They have also written a Diary written from Bubba’s point of view. They have started writing a letter to the author of the book. Marco and Lacey loved this book because of the suspense and the mystery. They […]
By Mr. Setchell on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Art and Design, Community, Computing, English, eSafety, History, Music, Year 6. 1 Comment
It’s the big week! On Thursday and Friday, year 6 will present their production of ‘Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies’. We’ve been busy interviewing the cast members for their views . . . Q – Were you surprised to find you had landed these parts? A – Poppy (Grabbit): I didn’t really know who […]
By Mr. Setchell on Thursday, June 29, 2017 in Art and Design, Community, Computing, English, History, Maths, Music, Year 6. No Comments
The hard work is paying off and the excitement is mounting. Only one week to go until year 6 present ‘Robin and the Sherwood Hoodies’! From the media team: Izzy, Paige and Ella.
