National Stress Awareness Day
3rd November marks National Stress Awareness Day, which was first established by the International Stress Management Association; it's mission is to raise awareness of the effects of psychological distress in workplaces and educational institutions. We at BHA, value our students' mental health, and we aim to provide a safe space for all our students to grow, learn and flourish.
Crafting Aquariums!
As part of their topic, Blue Abyss, our Year 4 students constructed their very own aquariums! Using an assortment of materials such as carboard boxes, coloured paper, pipe-cleaners and more, our students produced a stunning selection of aquariums! Not only did the activity boost their creativity, but also enhanced their imaginations and sharpened their knowledge regarding aquatic environments!
1, 2, 3 and Freeze (frame)!
Our Year 4 students explored their current book, Oliver and the Seawigs, by enacting freeze frames of different scenes! This teaching approach offered a way for our children to work creatively; freeze frames and expressive movement open the door to understanding someone's emotions, feelings and actions, and in this context, our students were really able to step into the pages of the book they're reading!
Reception - Crafting our own Book!
Our Reception students have put on their crafting caps and they've produced a stellar book of their own. They've taken their current classroom read, The Leaf Man, and made their own copy out of different materials such as leaves, tissue paper and card! In addition, our Reception students have also been rehearsing this story, in order to perform it in front of another class!