European Day of Languages
This week, Brinsworth Whitehill celebrated European Day of Languages! Pupils took part in a range of fun activities to learn more about the different countries, languages and cultures across Europe. They enjoyed colouring flags from European countries, completing worksheets and exploring maps to locate different countries and discover more about the continent. It was a […]
Y2 Into the Forest
To kick-start their new Literacy story, ‘Into the Forest’ by Anthony Browne, Year 2 headed outside to explore our very own school forest. The children used their senses to explore what they could hear, see, smell and touch, while discussing how the forest made them feel. They then generated a range of adjectives and nouns […]
The Bog Baby in KS1
This week, KS1 have begun exploring their new story, ‘The Bog Baby’ by Jeanne Willis. They started by looking at the features of non-fiction texts, discussing how information books are organised and how they help pupils find facts. They then put their detective skills to work, making predictions about their new book based on the […]
Cave Art in Y3/4
Last week, Holly Class stepped back in time to become prehistoric artists! To explore parietal (cave) art, the children used natural materials, just as early humans did. They experimented with rich soils, crushed berries and charcoal to create their own ancient masterpieces. It was a fantastic way to explore how early humans created art using […]
Rotherham Day
Last Friday, Brinsworth Whitehill pupils loved dressing in red to celebrate Rotherham Day! The children have taken part in a range of activities celebrating our local town, including creating posters, exploring maps of Rotherham and taking part in a fun run around the playground. It was been a brilliant day of celebrating our community and […]
Rotherham Day Golf Festival
Today, pupils from Brinsworth Whitehill had the opportunity to try their hand at golf at Rotherham Golf Club as part of Rotherham Day. Rotherham Day is an annual town-wide celebration that brings schools and communities together to celebrate everything that makes Rotherham special. It was fantastic to see our pupils getting involved, trying something new […]
Football in Y3/4
Today, Elm Class had a fantastic PE lesson developing their football skills! Some children confidently modelled their dribbling and turning skills, and it was fantastic to see these skills then develop in pupils who had initially felt less confident. The children supported and encouraged one another throughout the lesson, showing brilliant teamwork and helping each […]
Whitehill Wonders and Playground Buddies
A huge congratulations to our first Whitehill Wonders of the academic year! Your hard work, positive attitude, and determination to always do your best have really stood out. You should all be incredibly proud of your achievements. We would also like to celebrate our newly appointed Playground Buddies. These pupils have been chosen for their […]
