Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Rock and Pop Concert

  Wed 03 Jul 2019
  This afternoon the children of Great Binfields were treated to a wonderful musical concert as Rob, from The Rock and Pop foundation, showed off the talents of his pupils during our weekly music assembly. Here are some photos to show you just how fantastic the children who played their instruments were. The audience were in awe of their skills and many children left the hall feeling inspired to learn to play an instrument themselves. A big well done to all of those children who performed and thank you to the parents who came along to support their children.

  

• Mix - Up, Move-Up!

  Wed 03 Jul 2019 Miss Lyddon

  All of the children met there new class mates and their new teacher/s today. There were lots of activities planned ready for September. 

   

  You will be receiving a letter home soon, about a summer project we have planned for the children for the summer holidays. Plus do not forget to register with the Summer Reading Challenge with the library services....this year there is also a challenge for the adults in school!!!

  

• Year 5 and 6 Viking and Saxon Day

  Tue 02 Jul 2019

  Year 5 and 6 have had another fun packed day as part of their Viking and Saxon topic. The children outdid themselves with their costumes for the day and really looked the part during our Viking and Saxon battle. We started the day by generating our Viking names and writing them in runes - i'm sure the children will be excited to share which clans they belong to. They then explored how skilled the Anglo Saxon's were at making jewellery, in particular brooches. The children designed and made their own brooches ready to wear for the big battle in the afternoon. 

   

  The children also had the opportunity to explore the revolutionary longboat and used their observational skills to sketch a longboat, focusing on perspective, tone and form. Year 5 and 6 also helped Mr Wood make a yummy stew in the forest, to ensure they were full of energy for the battle ahead. Fully charged after our food, the children's battle cries could be heard across the playground as we marched to the field for the epic battle between Beech Clan, Chestnut Clan and Maple Clan. Mrs Osborne, Miss James and Miss Hunt were early casualties.

   

  A fantastic day all around. Have a look at the pictures for a snapshot of the day!

  

• Year 6 Slime Workshop

  Mon 01 Jul 2019 Mrs Osborne
  Today the Year 6 children took part in a slime workshop which was organised and led by AWE and QMC. They had a fantastic (but very messy) time! Take a look at the photos to see what they got up to...

  

• KS1 Football Tournement

  Fri 28 Jun 2019 Miss O'Hagan
  KS1 footballers certainly put the GREAT into Great Binfields on Friday afternoon! Winning 3 of our games- the team spirt, determination and sheer skill shone through each and everyone of the 9 footballers. Team GBP came second in their group stage, placing them into the quarter finals. Unfortunately, the other team became more successful on this occasion resulting in the game ending 1-0 to them. This did not stop us! Once again the team have portrayed our school values onto the pitch showing resilience and perseverance- never giving up! Miss Rendall and I are super proud of the 100% effort team GBP put into their games. A special thank you to all parents who came to support, it really does make a difference. Another big thank you to Phil Jeffs for organising yet another great sporting competition. 

  

• Year 2 scout hut

  Thu 27 Jun 2019

  Year 2 have spent the last two days visiting the scout hut. The first day was Sycamore’s turn and then the second was Willow’s chance. The children absolutely loved it. Many of them were very brave and mastered the climbing wall. The teachers were very surprised with how confident some of the children were at this. We also built a fire and learnt about the things we need to make a fire. Once we had built it we cooked sausages and marshmallows. They were really yummy.

  

• Year Four Celts and Romans Day

  Thu 27 Jun 2019 Miss Hanafin

  Year 4 have had another fun packed day as part of their Celts and Romans topic. We had lots of brilliant costumes in school today and all of the children looked great. This morning they had a chance to watch some videos on the relationship between the Britons and Romans in this country as well as solve a time line activity to place the key events of the time in order. Miss Grove also spoke with the children about the way Roman roads have shaped some areas in our country, sharing the way in which they were constructed by the Roman people. To model this, the children used cereals to represent stone and gravel and other sweet treats for the rest. Do you know any Roman roads in our local area?

   

  The children also had the opportunity to explore Roman Gods and Goddesses - there was a very strong connection to the Greek Gods we looked at in our previous topic. We explored this further and began making some Top Trumps cards for our favourite God or Goddess. We will be continuing these over the next few weeks. Another project that was started this afternoon was some Celtic Knot initial art. The children have been evaluating and sketching Celtic knot designs in Art this half term and will be completing this learning with a big A3 piece of their own initial, using all the inspiration they have gathered over the last few weeks.

   

  Within all this, we also managed some cooking! The children made some Roman buns that were soaked in honey and made with Ricotta cheese. They also had some pancakes with honey and dates.

   

  Overall, a fantastic day! Have a look at the pictures to see us in action. 

  

• Year Four Treehouse Theatre

  Wed 26 Jun 2019 Miss Hanafin

  Today, Year Four had The Treehouse Theatre Company visit school and put on the production of ‘The Romans Are Coming!’ During the morning, the children were split into four acting groups that took their turn to go up to the hall, grab their props, learn their cues and lines and get well and truly into a Celtic or Roman character. Each of the four scenes were so filled with rich Historical knowledge – there were a lot of moments where we were all surprised and excited by what we were learning. There was also songs and laughter … we particularly liked the different characters that Ben showcased. The children had only a short time to learn where their scene came in the play as well as how to bring their lines and actions to life!

  Whilst not in the hall, the children completed some Roman numeral activities, painted Roman shield designs, used art straws for Roman columns and read lots of texts all about …. The Romans! Then in the afternoon came the big performance (after our vocal warm up and getting into costume). The children were absolutely mesmerised by Ben’s performance and Miss Grove and I were blown away by Year Four’s enthusiasm, acting skills and ability to get involved. It really was a brilliant day – so much to take in and inspire us.

  We know we are very lucky to have experiences like today – it certainly is a day to remember, for adults and the children. We look forward to working with The Treehouse Theatre again in the future.

  

• BPSM Anvil Concert on the horizon

  Tue 25 Jun 2019 Ms Rogers

  Today our pupils are at the Anvil rehearsing ready for the 2 night show being held tonight and tomorrow. Our children are working hard to perfect their lines, moves and notes! We can not wait to see you in action - it is always a highlight of our year. 

  Here is a cheeky preview of our dancers... I will endeavour to post more tonight or tomorrow after I have watched the show!

  

• SPORTS DAY

  Fri 21 Jun 2019

  Thank you to all of you  who came to cheer our children on during sports day on Friday. Our children did us proud during the different events didn’t they? Almost all children striving to try their hardest and beat their personal bests. And boy, weren't we lucky with the weather!! Especially with the lead up to Friday having rain each day. Like I said on Friday, the kids will be involved in team events on Monday and all of the scores will be added up.

  It was pointed out that some of you couldn't hear me speak at the end despite me trying so hard to project my voice… so if you know of anyone who is willing to donate one of those megaphones, it would be hugely appreciated and it will stop me being croaky the following day too!! :-)

   

  Good Luck to all of our pupils during their sporting events on Monday! We are looking forward to seeing you being supportive, determined and showing lots of grit again!