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Democracy in Barn Owls

17/9/2024

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Today in Barn Owls, we voted for our School Council, Sports Council and Class Gardener Representatives. Different individuals wrote their own speeches, discussed their campaign and then created posters which they placed around the school environment. Each candidate presently their speeches eloquently, audience members listened actively and then an anonymous vote, using our school ballot box, took place. The class' choice will be announced later this week - watch this space!  
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Mindfulness Club

13/9/2024

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In Mindfulness Club this week we practised the skill of mindful eating. We made sure we had no distractions, we looked and smelt what we were eating before taking a small bite and tasting the food. Sometimes we eat without thinking but by slowing down and taking notice of what we are eating we can really taste and enjoy our meals. 
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Coordination & Agility in PE

13/9/2024

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This week in our Physical Education lessons, we explored how we could improve and develop our ball skills in small groups. We had to manipulate the ball around our bodies in different ways. We then moved on to using different passes such as the chest pass. 
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Baking

16/7/2024

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Year 6 have been working on a maths and DT projects around running a bakery. This project culminated in the children making a prototype for their bakery. A lot of fun was had by all and it was great practice for secondary school in bringing cooking ingredients to school. The washing up was also completed successfully!  Well done Year 6.

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Believe in yourself workshop

15/7/2024

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Joel Sutton from the Youth Mental Health Foundation (youthmentalhealthfoundation.org) joined Barn Owls on Thursday to  help us identify our inner genius. We also did some team building games where we learnt how we all use our strengths differently. 

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Sharing our pop up books

3/7/2024

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Barn Owls children shared their pop up books with Snowy Owls on Tuesday afternoon. Barn Owls children were excited to share their fairy tales and talk to the children about their DT skills in making the pop up mechanisms. 

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Rev. Brooks Assembly

27/6/2024

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Rev. Brooks led an assembly all about emotions. We explored the emotions we experience and how this may feel. He used a balloon to symbolise how emotions can build and may lead to anger. He explained that we need to be in control of our anger and not let anger control us and our actions. We discussed strategies we can use to reduce our anger such a deep breathing and finding a quiet space. We never want our anger to get to the point where we feel we are going to pop - like the balloon which Rev. Brooks blew up! 
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London -25th June 2024

26/6/2024

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Along with the other 4 schools in the Moorland Hub we went to London yesterday. We are very grateful to Mr Lumby from Milton Abbot who sourced funding from the Houses of Parliament to contribute to our travel costs. Unfortunately, shortly before the visit the House of Parliament contacted us to let us know that we would not be able to visit them, as the had preparations to do ahead of the upcoming elections.
However we had a jam packed day including learning how to use the tube, a river boat from Canary Wharf to Westminster, a walk past Buckingham Palace and Harrods to the Science Museum. It was a memorable day!

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Wildlife Champions Conference

24/6/2024

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3 of our Year 5 wildlife champs were invited to Meeth Quarry for the Wildlife Champs Conference organised by the Devon Wildlife Trust on Thursday 20th June. 
Zak, Molly and Maisie took part in 3 different workshops; Build a Hibernaculum, Plastic in the Oceans  and pond dipping. Thank you very much to Mrs Dixon for taking the children and getting involved.

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Y6 Normandy

19/6/2024

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Year 6 all had a fabulous time in France.
On the last day, after another yummy French breakfast and a bit of wake and shake with Miss Spooncer, we visited our partner schools and played some games with the French children. We also visited the British Normandy memorial where Mrs Underwood told us about a veteran she met called Ivan. It was very moving to see the new installation of the 'standing with giants' as well as see the King's wreath that he laid on D day. On our way to the port, we visited the British cemetery in Bayeux where we laid our own wreath.

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Barn Owls to Springfields

19/6/2024

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Barn Owls walked to Springfields residential care home. The children took games to play with the residents. They played bingo, cards, top trumps and ludo. The children were also keen to talk about their recent residentials to Bristol and Normandy. The Year 6 children took their Normandy study books to share with the residents. Mrs Jordan was very proud of the children during the visit. They were calm and kind throughout the visit and very reluctant to get back to school. They hope to visit again soon. 

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Oh la la! We're in France

11/6/2024

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Day One in France - we arrived early on the overnight ferry, and visited Pegasus Bridge to start our learning about D-Day. We then travelled to Bayeux, ate a yummy picnic which included the most delicious chocolate brownie cakes. We visited the Bayeux Tapestry and the Bayeux Cathedral too. We were all very happy to get to the chateau for dinner, outdoor games and dinner of course! Please follow our blog here from now on for more updates: Trust Normandy Residential Archives | Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust (dartmoormat.org.uk) 
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Youth Mental Health Foundation

22/5/2024

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Key Stage 2 attended a virtual assembly led by Jade Simmons from the Youth Mental Health Foundation. A charity that promotes positive choices for mental health. Jade is 19 so was able to really relate to the children and share her experiences of growing up. Jade has ADHD and she explained how our differences are what make us special. Jade discussed setting positive goals and targets. She also talked about how visualising ourselves doing something that makes us happy can help in times of difficulty. 
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Barn Owls meet a veteran

20/5/2024

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Barn Owls joined the online British Council event today to mark the 80th anniversary of the D day landings. Barn Owls children asked some very interesting and exciting questions to Ken Hay. Ken fought in Normandy as a Private in the 43rd Essex Regiment for just a few days before being captured by the Nazis.  Despite the issues with sound, all the children were very interested in his detailed answers. The Y6's in particular, are even more excited for their trip to Normandy. 
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Rev. Brooks Assembly

16/5/2024

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This week we were visited by Rev. Brooks. Rev. Brooks did an experiment which showed that even though we can not see air we know it is there and can feel its effects. This the what Christians believe about the Holy Spirit. 
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Mental Health Awareness Week

16/5/2024

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​To mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week on Monday, Key Stage 2 children took part in a virtual assembly delivered by the charity 52Lives. Mental Health Awareness Week 2024 will run until Sunday 19thMay, the theme this year is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health”. Across all classrooms, movement is always important with children encouraged to take part in daily sensory movement breaks. These breaks contribute to alertness and concentration.  Having the opportunity to move and be active whilst recognising the important impact this has on the way we feel is an important skill for life.  
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SATs 2024

14/5/2024

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We are so proud of our Year 6s this week. They have approached the tests with such confidence and positivity. The special breakfasts have helped. The whole school is supporting us this week. A big thank you to Tawny Owls for being so quiet in the room next door. Mrs Jordan had to check they were actually in school today because they were so quiet. Well done everyone, but especially the superhero Year 6s.
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Mental Health Awareness Week 13-19 May 2024

14/5/2024

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In Barn Owls we are trying to keep active in line with this year's theme of 'movement'. Year 6s are stretching, breathing deeply and doing superhero poses each morning before SATs. We are continuing with our running before lunch every day as we work towards a half marathon. We have also started our sports day practice with Mr Burns today.
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Deaf Awareness Week 6-12th May 2024

9/5/2024

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We were joined by Kylie from Devon County Council today. Kylie is a teacher of the deaf and visits schools around North and West Devon. We learnt about the challenges for children with hearing impairments and what we can do to help them. Kylie brought in her sound bowls and we were able to 'see' sound waves in the water. Children also learnt some sign language. We hope to learn more sign language in the future.

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May 09th, 2024

9/5/2024

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Barn Owls received replies to their penpal letters today. It was very exciting to read about their hobbies, pets and family. We were impressed with their handwriting and it was reassuring to see that they were learning similar phrases in English to those we are learning in French.
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The Dog's Trust

3/5/2024

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This week all children enjoyed workshops led by the Dogs Trust and learnt lots about how to stay safe around dogs. 
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Rounders

25/4/2024

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Mrs Harris and Mrs Jordan have been teaching rounders skills this week in Barn Owls. The children have been learning about how to throw accurately underarm, and bowl. Children have been leading the warm ups which has been a lot of fun!
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Swimming Gala 25/03/2024

25/3/2024

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Well done to all the Bridestowe swimmers today!

​Everyone showed great sportsmanship and supported each other. Aqua stars praised our schools for their excellent standards of behaviour and patience throughout the competition.

There were three teams made up of children from Northlew, Boasley and Bridestowe Primary Schools. Well done to Team 3 who won! 

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Wildlife Champions Launch New Project

17/3/2024

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The Wildlife Champions were excited to launch their new project during assembly. They have created their own plastic waste collection box. After lunch each day, cleaned plastic can be posted into the post-box and the Wildlife Champions plan to monitor the amount and type of waste that we have across the school. The Wildlife Champions are keen to reduce the amount of plastic we use and explained the negative impact of plastic on our environment. We look forward to finding out the results of their project. 
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March 13th, 2024

13/3/2024

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Barn Owls travelled to Lydford Primary for two music workshops. Children learnt to play the djembe as well as a call and response African song. Thank you to everyone who transported the children between Bridestowe and Lydford.
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Principal | Elizabeth Underwood
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Bridestowe Primary School
Bridestowe

Okehampton
Devon
EX20 4EL

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Principal | Elizabeth Underwood
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Bridestowe Primary School
Bridestowe

Okehampton
Devon
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Tel: 01837 861361
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