Barrow Hills Bulletin

In Year 3, we have been learning how to use speech marks in our writing. Inspired by Charlie Chaplin’s famous roller-skating sketch, we created silent movies to practice writing dialogue…

The children came in with so much energy on Monday ready for their PE lesson. We did a quick warm up, then tackled the challenges set by Mr Smith. First…

Year 1 has been thoroughly enjoying their topic on castles this term! The children have been busy naming and learning about castle features, exploring different designs, and discovering the innovative…

Our little kindy superheroes love dressing up and engaging in imaginative play, but it’s not just about saving the day. Sometimes, they enjoy working together, offering each other encouraging words, and…

In Year 2, our Science topic this term is ‘materials,’ and the children are continuing this theme in their weekly Art lessons. This week in the Art Studio, they began…

In preparation for the RSPB Birdwatch, we’ve been learning to identify some of the birds we’re likely to see here at Barrow Hills. From the robin with its red-orange tummy…

I’m sure that everyone that is reading this has, at some point in their life, shuffled a deck of cards. Such a simple, almost meaningless action. Yet, mathematically, shuffling a…

Message from the Head Dear Parents, Happy New Year!  I hope you were able to enjoy some quality family time over the holiday. While the children were away, we completed…

It was a joy to see the children returning to school after the Christmas break, full of energy and enthusiasm. They have so enjoyed catching up with their friends, starting…

This week in their art lessons, years 1- 8 have taken part in the’ Big Draw’ art installation project, a joint initiative with the pupils of King Edward’s, Witley. Each…