Barnabus Project

During our first week back, we have been read The Barnabus Project by the Fan brothers. In a world built for Perfect Pets, Barnabus is a Failed Project, half mouse, half elephant, kept out of sight until his dreams of freedom lead him and his misfit friends on a...
Sir John Everett Millais

Sir John Everett Millais

The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood was a secret society, formed in John Millais’ house in 1848, who wanted to changeart in Britain. They believed in the idea of ‘art for art’s sake’, meaning art doesn’t need to have a purpose. It can just be...
Road Safety

Road Safety

Today we have had Louise from Sandwell Road Safety Education Team visit. She has delivered assemblies to KS1 and Year 4 & 5. Then class workshops with Year 3 and 6. The children learnt all about crossing safely, car safety and a catchy little song for a reminder....
William Morris Artwork

William Morris Artwork

We have been looking at William Morris this term, linking with our Theme topic: The Victorians. We have been studying William Morris. He was a poet, artist and manufacturer. His career in designing started when he decorated his own house in London. He made a variety...

African Artist- Esther Mahlangu

As part of diversity day, year 5 studied the artist Esther Mahlangu. They were most fascinated by the fact that she had painted on a BMW and couldn’t wait to have a go at recreating her work. The children began with using a black pen to outline the patterns they...