Fir and Cedar went to SPACE in Preston on Tuesday. They all enjoyed exploring the soft play and ball pool, relaxing under the lights, and swinging in the swing.
Maple 2 have been learning about Monets artwork and how he liked to paint the outdoors. They have been learning how to create different scenes by choosing colours with purpose to create a bright or dark setting.
Well done everyone for creating such beautiful paintings!
On Friday some of the children from Pine had the opportunity to get out in a boat on Scotsman’s Flash. The children learnt all about safety on the water and how to use a paddle. Whilst on the water the children spotted lots of wildlife: swans, ducks, geese and a heron. Lots of learning. Lots of fun.
Birch 2 have been exploring landscapes in their art lessons. They have been mixing paint to create the blue sky and using a squirty bottle to create the clouds. They then created Ben Nevis mountains to add to their painting, linked in with their Geography work on Scotland.
Today learners in Poplar 1 have been having mathematical fun. Pupils have developed their fine motor skills threading beads. They copied patterns and then matched the number of beads to Numberblocks in the immersive room.
Pupils walked the whole way from Rowan Tree School to Atherton Town Centre and back (a whopping 2miles) to see the beautiful mural of Keely Hodgkinson. Keely is a local Athlete who at the age of 19, won the silver medal for the 800m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, breaking the British record. #learningeverymoment
Early learners have been making the most of the good weather this week and making our garden area look lovely while improving our understanding of the world. We were able to engage with different plants and explore their texture as well as the colours we could see. We were able to dig the soil and water the plants to ensure that they will grow this term.
The most outstanding individuals and institutions that the education sector has to offer have been recognised in the shortlist for the Tes Schools Awards 2023, the 15th year of the awards. It’s been revealed that Rowan Tree Primary School has been shortlisted for the Specialist Provision School of the Year award.
The Tes Schools Awards recognises the very best teachers and schools from UK state and independents, including early years settings, primary and secondary.
The panel of awards judges include school leaders, experts and education researchers. The objectivity, professionalism and high standards of the Tes Schools Awards judges and the judging process has helped establish them as a well-respected achievement for any school chosen as a finalist or winner.
Tes editor and chief judge of the Tes Schools Awards Jon Severs said: “With these awards we honour the education community, whom we have served for over 112 years. This year has seen some incredibly high quality entries. So every teacher and school who has been named in this shortlist should be very proud – it’s a fantastic achievement.
“We are looking forward to showcasing, as we do every year, just how vital our education professionals are to every facet of this country. Teachers, leaders and support staff all play such an important role in schools: this is our chance to say thank you for all that they do.”
The Tes Schools Awards Winners will be announced on Friday 23rd June at a gala ceremony at London’s Grosvenor Park Hotel. To see the full list of who’s in the running visit www.tes.com/schools-awards
Rowan Tree were very lucky to have the opportunity to work with a local artist Victoria. You may have seen some of our previous work in the school entrance. This time we worked together to paint and print we also used collage, felt making, stitch and ‘clay‘ modelling techniques. We are looking forward to the finished piece of art to be displayed within the Early Years Department.
With a nature theme running throughout, the pieces will be really warm, lots of foliage, bark textures, flowers, creatures and creepy crawlies. It will be a like an immersive experience walking through it. Well done everyone on your fabulous artwork, as well as fantastic engagement and speaking & listening skills.
Before setting back off home, pupils have enjoyed a visit to the on-site Bendrigg Tuck Shop! They’ve had a fantastic time and been incredibly courageous.
Goodbye Bendrigg!