Mrs Bilner

Swans Become Junior Pizzaiolos!

by | 10 Oct 2016 | Curriculum, Swans, Trips

Swans class had the opportunity to visit Pizza Express in Colchester. They learnt about the history of Pizza Express restaurants, what different ingredients are used to make a pizza as well as having the opportunity of making (and eating) their own pizzas. Thank you Pizza Express, we all had a great time!       […]

Swans & Space

by | 9 Sep 2016 | Classes

The Swans class were first to share their work in class assembly. They had been learning about Earth & Space and explained the differences between heliocentric and geocentric and also how ideas about the solar system had changed over time.  They could also tell us the differences between rotating and orbiting and a useful rhyme which helps […]

House Building in Construction Club!

by | 9 Sep 2016 | Classes

On Wednesday some of Key Stage One enjoyed their team work challenge at Construction club after school . They had to make a building out of construction play equipment and work as a team. They had to show good speaking and listening skills and work together on their buildings.  They built some very interesting designs and even […]

Autumn Leaf Sculptures

by | 9 Sep 2016 | Classes

This term Woodpeckers have been learning about Sculptures in Art. They have looked at different sculpture making materials and learnt skills needed to make a sculpture. As a class the children picked their own leaves and use clay to make and Autumn leaf shaped sculpture. They use clay modelling tools to create a leaf effect […]

Sewing Success

by | 9 Sep 2016 | Classes

Some of the Woodpeckers class are enjoying an after school sewing club.  They are learning to thread needles and how to make a stitch. They all enjoyed the club, but realised just how tricky it was.

Music Maestro!

by | 9 Sep 2016 | Classes

Each week, the Owls class will be receiving violin lessons.  In the first week, they were learning how to hold the instruments as well as pluck the strings. They hope to be able to play and share some tunes soon!  

Healthy Living Week

by | 7 Jul 2016 | Classes, Curriculum, Kingfishers, Owls, Parents, PE, Swans, Visitors, Woodpeckers

Last week our timetable was dedicated to Healthy Living Week; the children were involved in many different activities.  These included our sports day, some Paralympic games, a visit from PC Di and PCSO Denise who talked to the different classes about a variety of things including drug and alcohol awareness & theft, Mr Andrews from Suffolk […]

Sports Day Success

by | 7 Jul 2016 | Achievements, Classes, PE, School Events

Thursday saw Stratford St Mary host sports day.  All the children took part in various events; throwing, jumping, sprinting and a fun run. Children gained points for their house group for how far they threw and jumped and then competed against each other in the sprint, fun run and relay races. Blue Badger house were the […]

Stratford St Mary Gains Gold

by | 7 Jul 2016 | Achievements, Classes, Curriculum, Extracurricular, PE, School Events

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a GOLD mark from The School Games. This is a fantastic recognition for the amount of sport within curriculum and extra-curricular time that we have dedicated to the subject over the last school year. In addition to this, the amount of tournaments entered and our commitment […]

Help from BT

by | 7 Jul 2016 | Classes, Visitors

Last Thursday, our school had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs Carney and a team from BT.  After enjoying a school lunch, they worked tirelessly in our school grounds for a few hours; chopping trees, weeding, digging and clearing.  The school grounds look much tidier as a result of their work. Thank you BT for spending […]

Owls Debate

by | 7 Jul 2016 | Classes, Curriculum, Owls

For the past 3 weeks, Owls class have been working on persuasive writing.  They have been looking at the ‘fors’ and ‘againsts’ of zoos. The class split into 2 groups; one group trying to persuade Mr Bassett why zoos were are good thing and the other group trying to persuade Mr Bassett why zoos were […]

Woodpeckers Class Assembly.

by | 7 Jul 2016 | Classes

Today was the turn of the Woodpeckers to share their hard work. They shared their knowledge of beat and rhythm and played different beats that they had made up in their groups. Some children shared their alternate endings to the traditional tale of Red Riding Hood which included  Red Riding Hood getting help from the Three […]