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We Are Regional Champions!

15th October 2021

13 October U11 Girls’ Hockey IAPS Tournament: Rugby School (A) Result: Regional Champions! Player of the Match: Susie Tomlinson Having previously won the RGS U11 Tournament last week I knew that the team, on their day were ready for the IAPS Regionals. We started the day with a short warm up before we began on…

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The Harrison Mile

A “Harrison Mile” this year equated to 1.3km, 1,300m, 130,000 cm or 1706 steps, either way we say it – it’s hard work! So a huge well done to each and everyone from Years 3 and 4 who participated in today’s amazing event. For some, running comes naturally but for others the thought of repeatedly…

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Year 2’s Animal Day

To bring the half term to a close, Year 2 came dressed in animal-themed outfits for their amazing WOW day along the theme of animals. They had an exciting visit to Forest School to find mini beasts and make homes for them. Steve the animal man bought a menagerie of animals with him to visit….

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Cross Country Stars

8th October 2021

Running is often seen as an individual sport. You run against the clock or other individuals. However, in Cross Country Meets it is all about being a collective. The position of the first four runners from each team is added together with the eventual winner scoring the lowest score. On 6th October BCS took part…

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Back to the Stone Age

On Monday, Year 3 were transported back to the Stone Age to learn how about how Stone Age people lived and survived. The children got to feel and wear the type of clothes worn in the Stone Age and were able to see for themselves stone tools, such as axes and hammers, along with other…

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Siyao Qualifies For Terafinal

Congratulations to Siyao who has recently become the only girl to qualify from Birmingham in her age group for the UK Chess Challenge Terafinal 2021. This year, only 6 girls have managed to get through to Terafinal stage in Siyao’s age group across the entire UK. A talent for chess most certainly runs in the…

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Mosaic Mania!

1st October 2021

It’s been an extra busy week in Creative Arts this week. This week we were delighted to welcome mosaic artist Jackie Nash to school. Pupils and staff have all been helping her to make an impressive mosaic to celebrate the 300th anniversary of The Blue Coat School. Once completed, the mosaic is going to be…

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BCS Forest Experience

This week, we welcomed 24 pupils from Thornton Primary school onto our grounds as part of our enrichment program. The children took part in a Forest School experience with Mr Isherwood and Mrs Walker. Despite the wet conditions The children’s spirit wasn’t dampened and they couldn’t contain their excitement completing a variety of activities in…

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A Fairytale Day!

24th September 2021

Year 1 have been learning about traditional tales in English and have particularly enjoyed reading the story of The Gingerbread Man. Today, they were able to decorate their own gingerbread people with icing and buttons. Be careful of that sly fox, Year 1! The children have also read the story of ‘The Frog Prince’ and…

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Pre-Prep Library Opening

On Tuesday Pre-Prep welcomed award winning author and illustrator Petr Horácek. He entertained Reception, Year One and Year Two with tales of a naughty breakfast-stealing goat and an adventurous rabbit who learns that the best place in the world is where-ever your friends are. He also led pupils and staff in a draw-along resulting in…