Category: English

15th March 19

‘To be, or not to be: that is the question…’ Hamlet is believed to be William Shakespeare’s greatest play, which contains some of the best-remembered lines in all Shakespeare’s works. Y6 were engaged with this thrilling play about kingship, loyalty and revenge; perfectly portrayed by the Young Shakespeare Company. Our very own Blue Coat performers…

8th March 19

There was no sign of any Blue Coat children this Thursday but we were joined by Alice in Wonderland, Fantastic Mr Fox, Matilda, Mary Poppins, and Stick Man as children and staff alike celebrated World Book Day. Favourite stories were shared, bookmarks were made and a character hunt was undertaken as the children participated enthusiastically…

1st March 19

What is he? A people lover A pink custard hater A joke giver A treat taker A funny fella A melodica player A giggle gatherer A fun maker A word weaver A crazy creature An Oxon dweller Of all the verse-makers He’s the best! He’s a poet, Had you guessed? Who is he? James Carter!…

15th February 19

Ahoy there! As part of our ongoing themed sessions in Book Club, our group this week have been focusing on pirates. Reading a variety of pirate related books, the children have created their own unique pirate hats and also pirate passports, detailing information about themselves if they themselves were pirate plunderers that sail across the…

15th February 19

We are delighted to be a platinum sponsor of Bournville BookFest 2019. The Festival has come to Blue Coat for the last two years but this year we will be hosting the final weekend which is jam-packed with goodies! There is an amazing programme planned with a whole host of notable authors, poets and illustrators…

25th January 19

National Handwriting Day was started to reintroduce one’s self to a pen or pencil and a piece of paper.  According to the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association, it is a chance for all to explore the purity and cognitive power of handwriting. January 23rd was chosen as this is the birthday of John Hancock, who was the first person…

18th January 19

‘The Power of Reading’ parent workshop was hugely well attended on Thursday morning. Our Y3 and Y4 parents were invited into school to be introduced to the Reciprocal Reading strategies used at BCS. The parents had an opportunity to make use of those strategies instantly after the presentation when they joined the children in the classrooms….