Some of our latest news. For further information about what our children have been doing, please find our newsletters or our Facebook page using the quick links in the top right hand corner of the homepage of this website. Thank you for looking!

• Message From Porthcurno: The Cornish Caretakers

  Fri 20 Jan 2023

  What a brilliant way to end the week! The whole school was treated to a performance by local theatre group ‘The Cornish Caretakers’ who performed 'Message From Porthcurno'. It is always a treat to watch some live theatre and our children loved the experience. The show was hilarious and educational as it discussed the many forms of communication that have been used throughout history. Some children even got to help out, and some of our pupils took part in a workshop with Ed Rowe Kernow King. Thanks to everyone involved with this performance PK Porthcurno.

  

• Darwin's Delights Launched in Style!

  Wed 18 Jan 2023 Year 5&6

  There was a lot of excitement in Year 5/6 today. The children enjoyed a carousel of ‘classroom curiosities’, where they explored a range of artefacts - animals, skulls, skeletons, fossils and marine specimens - and sketched them in their Darwin sketchbooks. A special thank you to Donna, who brought in her python to share with the children, Mrs Leggatt, who loaned some artefacts, and Kay from Screech Owl, who gave us so much information linked to our topic about how animals have adapted and evolved over time. We were also lucky enough to have borrowed specimens from others in the community, which we are very grateful for.

  What a wonderful morning!

  

• KS1 trips to the woods!

  Mon 16 Jan 2023 KS 1

  KS1 have had the most wonderful two days visiting local woods gathering inspirational photographs for next week's story writing.

  Miss Carroll's class were very lucky and had the added bonus of snow!

  Here are a few pictures for you to enjoy.

  

• Our PTFA donate new playground equipment

  Thu 01 Dec 2022

  Thank you to our wonderful PTFA for donating £1500 towards new play equipment for the playgrounds. The children have loved the new opportunities these items have provided and we know that more exciting additions are on their way.

   

  

• Where Reading begins at Bodriggy...

  Fri 25 Nov 2022 Miss Carroll

  I have been waiting patiently to share this image with you, and although there are one or two tiny finishing touches to be added, I think you'll agree this is an absolutely beautiful piece of artwork and we are so lucky to have it.

   

  Thank you to Miss Champion for all her hard work in creating it - it really does capture what Early Reading here at Bodriggy looks like.

   

  After Christmas we will be holding some parent workshops.

   

  The first for Year 1 parents that talks through what to expect from the Phonics Screening check (testing that takes place in June) and how you can best support your child at home. These will take place on Thursday 19th January - more information to follow.

   

  The second will be for Reception parents to explain what RWI is, how we group the children and how to read with your child at home - date in January to be arranged.

  

• Remembrance Parade

  Sun 13 Nov 2022

  Thank you to the Y6 children who gave up their time to represent the school at Hayle's Remembrance Parade. They were a credit to Bodriggy Academy.

  

• Local author, Alex Fowler, visits Bodriggy Acdemy

  Thu 10 Nov 2022 Mrs. Richings

  Today, we met local author Alex Fowler. Alex talked us through the process of becoming a writer and publishing books. She showed us her illustrations and explained where she got her ideas from. It was a very inspirational talk and was enjoyed by all. Alex commented on how well our children listened, and the excellent questions that they asked. Some children received one of Alex’s books today after ordering online. Alex will leave the link open for another week, if anyone else would like to buy one.

  @cornishlegends

  http://www.cornishbooks.com/schoolshop

  Just add your child’s name and class teacher to the order.

  

• Reception's Historical Walk of Hayle!

  Wed 09 Nov 2022

  Yesterday, we embarked on a 3 mile walking tour of Hayle looking at buildings and places that have been in the town for over a hundred years. The children were exceptionally well behaved and loved learning about Hayle in the past. We were also treated to a tasty snack as we passed Philip's Bakery too. It was a lovely way to launch our new topic: Long Ago.

  P.S. Thank you to Philp's Famous Pasties for your kind snacks! The children loved them.

  

• KS1 trip to the Maritime Museum!

  Tue 08 Nov 2022 Miss Carroll

  Key Stage One launched their new topic, 'Land Ahoy!' in the best way imaginable, with a truly wonderful trip to the Maritime Museum. They learnt about treasures from around the world, famous pirates and raced their very own ships. It was a truly inspiring day. Thank you to all the volunteers who came with us and well done children for being so well behaved!'

  

• New Books for the Library

  Mon 07 Nov 2022 Mrs. Richings

  Two of our Reading Champions got to select 281 new books from the library van for our school today. Many of the new books will find their way into the library, but a lot of the new books were picture books selected for our EYFS children. Happy reading all!