This Week at BHPS

As we come to the end of a busy and productive half term, pupils across the school have continued to demonstrate creativity, resilience and enthusiasm in their learning. From thoughtful writing and artistic expression to collaborative projects and hands-on investigations, it has been wonderful to see so many examples of children applying their skills and knowledge in meaningful ways.

Year 1

Year 1 have combined their science and geography learning this week. As part of their work on autumn, the children created observational drawings of seasonal objects using chalks and pastels, producing some fantastic artwork. They also continued learning about different types of homes found in the local area, with 1J enjoying a walk around Bramcote to identify these features in their community.

Year 2

Year 2 ended the half term with an exciting design project, creating recognisable UK landmarks from recycled materials, including the Severn Bridge, Big Ben, Edinburgh Castle and the Titanic Museum. In Maths, pupils strengthened their understanding of place value and number through work on addition, subtraction and finding 10 more and 10 less. Their English learning culminated in published ‘Missing Dragon’ descriptions inspired by George and the Dragon.

Year 3

Year 3 completed their impressive Stone Age cave paintings this week. Using their previous animal sketches and observational drawing skills, pupils carefully recreated artwork in the style of early humans before evaluating their finished pieces and reflecting on their artistic choices.

Year 4

Year 4 have been developing their drawing and printmaking skills through a range of exciting art activities. Pupils created vibrant wax-resist artworks before applying techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching and mark-making to add texture and contrast. They then worked collaboratively to produce large-scale prints, demonstrating creativity, teamwork and an understanding of composition.

Year 5

Year 5 have explored a range of thought-provoking topics across the curriculum. In PSHCE, they developed empathy and understanding through learning about the experiences of refugees and the challenges faced when settling in a new country. In English, pupils wrote balanced arguments considering whether humans may one day need to move to Mars. They also completed their futuristic art projects, producing imaginative final pieces that showcased their creativity and effort.

Year 6

Year 6 have continued to impress with their writing, producing letters in the style of Charles Darwin using vocabulary inspired by his real diaries and correspondence. In Art, pupils completed striking self-portrait studies, carefully considering proportion, colour and artistic style. Their finished pieces demonstrate the artistic skills they have developed throughout the term and provide a fitting conclusion to their photography project.

A Wonderful End to the Half Term

This week has been a fantastic reflection of the hard work, determination and creativity shown by pupils across the school throughout the half term. We are incredibly proud of all that the children have achieved and the positive attitudes they bring to their learning each day.

We would like to thank all of our families for their continued support over the first half term of the year. We wish everyone a happy, restful and enjoyable half-term break and look forward to welcoming the children back refreshed, ready and excited for another successful half term.