You have all worked incredibly hard this year, long hours of learning and revision at home. Your results last week were a reflection of the efforts you put in! Well done! Now it is time to celebrate, to spend time with your friends and make your final memories at BH- a place which celebrates all […]

Comprehension 1) How did Kensuke teach Michael to paint? 2) What did Kensuke want to learn? 3) Why do you think Michael no longer misses his parents? 4) How do Michael and Kensuke learn to trust each other? 5) Why is the word “silence” repeated? 6) Why does the chapter start with a memory? 7) […]

Comprehension chapter 6- Abundai! 1) What does Michael keep in his pocket? 2) What does Kensuke do with Michael’s fire-glass? 3) Why does Michael feel like defying Kensuke? 4) How does anger help Michael make a plan to escape? 5) How does tension build up in this chapter? 6) How does Michael describe missing home? […]

TWELVE lucky children have the opportunity to represent our school next Tuesday 12th July at the Coventry Cathedral. This will be the first international All Schools conference in support of the United Nations Outreach Programme on the Transatlantic Slave Trade and Slavery. The aim of this conference is to build a relationship between Coventry schools […]

Comprehension: 1) How does Stella react to Kensuke? 2) What is Michael’s “recurring nightmare”? 3) Why does Michael feel “betrayed” by Stella? 4) Why does Michael decide to accept Kensuke’s terms? 5) Who is the most powerful character at this point? 6) Is “dejected” a good word to describe Michael’s feelings? Why? 7) Do you […]

Chapter four comprehension 1) What does Michael mistake for Stella? 2) What sends you mad if you drink it? 3) How do you think Michael feels as he waits to be rescued? 4) What does Michael worry about as he explores the island? 5) How does Michael Morpurgo use language to show Michael’s terror in […]

Sidney Stringer Year 7 Induction Our 3-day induction takes place on Wednesday 6th July, Thursday 7th July and Friday 8th July. Students should come to the Sidney Stringer Academy reception [not go to their primary school first] between 8.30 – 8.40 am wearing their normal primary uniform. Halal food and drink will be provided for the students free on these Induction Days. Students will be free to leave by […]

So far you have learnt about the Geography of Japan; now it is time to learn about its culture. Culture can be defined as “the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.” With this in mind, today we will be focussing on the different […]

Morning preparationsHow do you feel this morning? What a fantastic day at Drayton Manor! Lots of fun, excitement and it was wonderful to see everyone facing new fears, conquering new heights and cork-screwing their way through the park! The children’s faces were truly a picture!This was a very memorable experience for all, and the perfect […]

Date: Tuesday 28th JuneTime: 8.30am- 5.30pm Important messages:-P.E. school top (leggings, shorts or waterproof trackies- no jeans or woolly bottoms) -Backpack (to hold your water bottle, lunch and jacket) -If your child receives school dinner a packed lunch will be provided. (No pocket-money needed) TRAVEL SICKNESS-Please ensure you have taken the appropriate actions! HAYFEVER- Take […]

Prepare for your weekly spelling test(These no longer need to be recorded in your homework book- learn these as you wish independently) Week 1-5Grid Homework: Please complete one task from the grid each week.Return by Wednesday! Blog commentsAs part of your citizenship please comment on different blogs around school. Celebrating others learning and encouraging your […]

Dear Parents/Carers, Next Thursday 30th June, Year 6 will be taking part in a workshop about body changes and growing up. We are using age-appropriate NHS resources (These have been shared via email with adults/ carers). If you have any concerns or questions about this please feel free to speak to any of the Year […]

Comprehension: 1) On what date did Michael first see Africa? 2) What does Michael learn about basking sharks? 3) Why wasn’t Michael allowed to keep watch on days 1 and 2? 4) How do Michael’s feelings change during the chapter? 5) Michael describes his family as “mad as hatters”. What does he mean? 6) What […]

Comprehension: 1) What does Michael have to do for “English”? Which of the crew members was allowed to be idle? 2) Which part of the sailing do you think Michael most/least enjoyed? 3) Why can Michael no longer argue with his mother? 4) Why do you think the chapter is called “Water, Water Everywhere”? 5) […]

We have organised an orienteering day for Year 6 on Thursday 23rd June. It will be an exciting day as you will be using your orienteering skills to compete against other schools in our Aspire network. Children should wear:– Sturdy shoes/trainers for walking-School trousers/ dark shorts/ dark leggings-BH P.E. t-shirts-Check the weather and wear appropriate […]

Comprehension 1) How does Gran describe the plan? 2) What effect does redundancy have on this family? 3) How do you think Michael and his mother feel when father reveals his plan? 4) Why does his father keep the plan “deliberately mysterious?” 5) Is “tyrant” a good word to describe mother? 6) What effect does […]

What BH values did you use? Did you enjoy the experience? Challenge: Can you write step-by-step short set of instructions on how to put together a ten-man tent? Vocabulary: ground attach rainfall pull peg pitch assemble diagonal guyline tentpoles