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• TPAT's Advantage Project gathers pace at Bodriggy Academy

  Mon 22 Jan 2024 Mr Simons

  Our use of iPads to support learning in class continues to evolve. We are very mindful to limit the amount of screen time children are exposed to and we ensure that devices are only used to enhance the learning experience for our children. The range of uses is quite extraordinary and our innovative teachers are exploring apps and accessibility tools that are capturing the attention of other schools across TPAT. On Monday, we were visited by 2 teachers who wanted to see how we are using them. I have also been asked to share our successes in the TPAT annual review magazine. In March, staff from another Multi Academy Trust in the Midlands will be visiting Bodriggy to see what we are doing. The progress the staff have made in the use of ICT to support learning has progressed so much in 3 years and I am delighted that others now wish to learn from us.

   

  

• Family Carols Around the Christmas Tree.

  Tue 19 Dec 2023

  It has been a wonderful season of festive singing, led by the Bodriggy singers, but with every child having the chance to take part in one of our performances. 

  Beginning with the EYFS Nativity, through the KS1 play, Y3&4 sing-a-long and finishing with Y5&6's VE Day/Christmas celebration event, everyone has worked so hard to make sure each event was a triumph in its own way. I'm sure you enjoyed whichever you were able to see

  but in reality, we put on these events for the children, to help them to become part of a team, to become brave enough to take the lead, to share in something special, to see the effect it has on those of us lucky enough to watch, and to leave everyone involved with memories that will last. In addition, all this rehearsal means that our children are so familiar with the songs and carols that they almost become a mobile Christmas jukebox, and in particular, it has been lovely to take the choir to a number of events this year. It began with the Light Parade but they were also invited to sing at St. Julia's Hospice, as well as singing at the Day Centre yesterday. The choir is growing each year, as is the impact they are having across the town. Yesterday, the whole school came together for a chance to sing some of our favourites in a whole school assembly. No rehearsal was needed, and no audience was there: it was simply a chance to sing together for the love of it. Topping it all off was the singing around the Christmas tree that happened at the end of the day today-a lovely event and we are thankful that so many families stayed to join us. Merry Christmas!

  

• VE Day Celebrations and end of topic event.

  Wed 13 Dec 2023

  It was our pleasure to host a performance for The Veterans Charity showcasing all of our work from the topic A Child’s War. Year 5/6 were lucky enough to be joined by seventeen veterans from different corps within the forces. After the performance, the children were treated to stories from some of the veterans, which really made the learning come to life. The most special of these came from someone who was only 9 years old at the time the war broke out and he confirmed that his experiences of VE Day matched what the children had learnt.

  During the performance, the veterans were treated to some dancing, poetry, photos, artwork and lots of information about what we have looked at this term. It was an absolute honour to welcome our guests and the children loved the experience. We look forward to continuing the links with this charity in the future and thank them for coming along.

  A huge thank you to Miss Calder for all of her organisation.

  

• Girls win their first football match!

  Mon 11 Dec 2023

  Wow! What a brilliant first game for the girls’ football team. They all had an amazing time and won 5-4. This means they move into the next round of the cup. Well done everyone!

  

• Y5&6 visit Bodmin Keep

  Mon 04 Dec 2023

  Over the past three days, the children in UKS2 have spent a day at the Bodmin Keep: Cornwall’s Army Museum where they have been able to explore and learn about Cornwall’s rich military history and heritage. This trip fits in perfectly with the Y5/6 topic: A Child’s War. The children were able to learn about life as a home guard, dress up as soldiers, shop with a ration list, play with WW2 toys and learn how to tie a complex knot military style! The staff at the museum commented on how interested, knowledgeable and well-behaved the children were.

  

• Artists get creative at Tate St. Ives

  Wed 08 Nov 2023

  Last week, twelve Year 5/6 children were chosen to take part in an art workshop at the Tate Gallery in St Ives. Here, the children spent some time in the gallery, studying the artwork in the Casablanca Art School exhibition. First, they made mini books, called ‘zines’ which they filled with their artwork inspired by the exhibition. After this, the children made bigger zines and used collage techniques to build their artwork using paper cut-outs, folding techniques and colourful shapes, cut out of various materials. They all did a fantastic job and represented Bodriggy Academy brilliantly.

  

• Cinderalla's Ball in EYFS!

  Fri 03 Nov 2023

  Ms Bragg, Mr Wood & Miss Carroll classes had a wonderful Cinderella ball today. We danced, feasted on our own homemade treats and watched a pantomime too. What a day! 

  

• DDMIX with Darcey Bussell!

  Thu 02 Nov 2023

  This week, some children in Year 5/6 had the fantastic opportunity of dancing with Dame Darcey Bussell, the world-famous ballerina!

  Throughout the workshop, each school had the chance to go up on to the stage to learn a dance with Darcey as part of her Divers Dance MIX programme. Bodriggy learnt a 1920's Charleston dance, which was enjoyed by all! The teachers even got the chance to make some ‘Night Fever’ moves on stage too.

  It was a fantastic experience and a day that will be remembered for a long time. Our children were brilliant and enthusiastic throughout, even joining in from their seats when they weren’t on the stage (as you can see in the photos!).

  

• Wildlife Garden officially opened at Bodriggy!

  Fri 20 Oct 2023 Miss Carroll

  We are proud to present to you our new 'Wildlife Garden', here at Bodriggy Academy.

  This garden is the result of an exceptionally enthusiastic group of School Councillors, some equally enthusiastic Staff and the wonderful ANNED LTD and Jewson , with plants donated by the Mayor.

  From a mind map of some very wild and wacky ideas to reality in a space of weeks, all produced out of kindness and a shared passion to make the world a better place for the future generation.

  We are very lucky and proud to be Bodriggy!

  

• Bodriggy Academy awarded their 'Eco-Schools Green Flag Award 2023-2024'

  Fri 30 Jun 2023 Miss Carroll

  We are so pleased to share that the hard work of the School Council, Miss Champion and the rest of the children and staff at Bodriggy has paid off and we have achieved our 'Eco- Schools Green Flag Award 2023-2024'. Well done everyone!