MMU art workshop, by Mrs Rudd

Date: 2nd Jul 2017 @ 9:32pm

We looked at the work of different artists and used some unconventional items when we painted. We were able to look at the work that everyone produced and celebrate our success.

Fun at the zoo!, by Miss Dobie

Date: 2nd Jul 2017 @ 9:14pm

Years 3 and 4 visited Chester Zoo as part of their Science learning. The children had the opportunity to see animals in their 'natural' habitats. It was a great day had by all and the bat cave was definitely a highlight for most!

African Music, by Mrs Hall

Date: 24th Jun 2017 @ 12:37pm

The Nursery children enjoyed the wonderful world of music this week, when they "travelled" to countries in Africa to find out about the music, dance and songs.

They also looked at African art and culture, making masks and creating their own musical shakers.

In addition, they experimented with a variety of authentic African instruments, making repeating patterns and rhythms and they took part in a specially arranged drum workshop.

Great fun learning was enjoyed by all!

Impressions of Monet - Year 1/2 Art Club, by Mrs Hall

Date: 24th Jun 2017 @ 11:55am

Year 1/2 Art Club have been looking at the work of the Impressionist painter, Monet. and made their own paintings based on "The Japanese Footbridge and the Wter Lily Pool, " whilst listening to Handel's "Water Music."

We hope you like our Gallery!

Water Lilies is a series of approximately 250 oil paintings by French Impressionist Claude Monet. The paintings depict Monet's flower garden at his home in Giverny, and were the main focus of Monet's artistic production during the last thirty years of his life. Many of the works were painted while Monet suffered from cataracts.

Here are some more facts about the French impressionist painter, Claude Monet.

Claude Monet was born on 14th November 1840 in Paris, France.
He was named Oscar-Claude and his parents called him Oscar.

Monet’s father was a grocer and his mother was a singer. Claude decided not to take up a position in his father’s business – he wanted to be an artist instead.
He went to Le Harve School of Arts in 1851 and he used to sell caricatures in charcoal to help bring in some extra money.
He was mentored by Eugene Boudin, who taught Monet oil painting techniques and how to paint outdoors (en plein air).
Monet moved to England following the start of the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. He was inspired by the work of John Constable. In May 1871 he moved to Zaandam in the Netherlands, before returning to France in November 1871.
Monet married Camille Doncieux in 1870. They had two children and Camille died of tuberculosis aged just 32.
Monet suffered with cataracts. In 1923 he had surgery to remove them from his eyes. The works he painted when he had cataracts are more red than the ones he painted after his operation.
Claude Monet was the founder of the impressionist movement. He was focused on capturing movement and changing light and colour in his paintings, and was less concerned with realism. He wanted to paint how humans look upon a scene, rather than what is actually there.
Monet died on 5th December 1926. He had lung cancer and was 86. He is buried in the Giverny cemetery.
Paintings by Claude Monet now sell for tens of millions of pounds. He produced more than 1000 individual paintings during his career.
He is probably most well-known for his series of paintings of water lilies, but he also painted many other landscapes and seascapes. He produced a series of paintings of weeping willows – a tribute to the fallen French soldiers in World War 1.

See the link below:

Biography of Claude Monet: Famous Artists for Children - FreeSchool

African Music day, by Miss Allison

Date: 21st Jun 2017 @ 8:23am

The children in Reception explored African music. We listened to some traditional music from a variety of different african countries. They really enjoyed experimenting with different african instruments such as the Djembes. They were fantatsic at call and response activities and learning about African rhythms. Their favourite rhythm was with a song called 'toom bah ee lero'.

The children also made African masks, drums and took part in some African dancing. They were all saying how much they enjoyed themselves. Take a look at our pictures to see what we've been up to. :D

Pentecost in the Nursery, by Mrs Hall

Date: 6th Jun 2017 @ 10:53pm

The Nursery celebrated the Feast of Pentecost, commemorating the descent of the Holy spirit upon the Apostles of Jesus.

They watched the story:

Pentecost

The children also made special "flame" hats and we discussed how we should spread the "good news."

Ascension Thursday, by Mrs Smith

Date: 25th May 2017 @ 2:03pm

As it is Ascension Thursday and Pentecost time, the children in the EYFS released balloons with a prayer following the minutes silence for Manchester.

The nursery crowned our Lady - May is the month of Mary, by Mrs Smith

Date: 19th May 2017 @ 2:07pm

The Nursery Children enjoyed watching video clips of children around the world 'crowning our Lady' we then had our own crowning whilst learning the hymn 'May is the month of Mary'

The Friends of St Margaret Mary's 'Movie night' May 2017, by Mrs Smith

Date: 19th May 2017 @ 1:43pm

Thank you to all who came to our first 'Movie Night' everyone had a great time, and loved the 'home made' popcorn which was made in the EYFS popcorn factory!

MMU Art, by Miss Thornber

Date: 19th May 2017 @ 9:54am

Students from MMU came to do some art with us using food!

MMU Students Art workshop, by Mrs Hall

Date: 16th May 2017 @ 10:37pm

MMU Art students ran workshops with EYFS and Year 5 children. They looked at the work of Archimboldo and used fruit and vegetables as a basis for their art work.

Just Youth - Advent celebrations, by Mrs Murphy

Date: 15th May 2017 @ 6:34pm

The Just Youth group came into school and helped us to celebrate Advent.

Nursery visited the sealife Centre!, by Mrs Hall

Date: 14th May 2017 @ 9:23pm

The Nursery children had a whale of a time when they visited the sealife Centre!

Forest school, by Mrs Murphy

Date: 10th May 2017 @ 8:22pm

During our second lesson in the Forest School, we learnt all about hedgehogs! We found out lots of interesting facts and then we built some hedgehog hotels. It was great fun!

Forest school, by Mrs Murphy

Date: 10th May 2017 @ 8:19pm

We have been working in the Forest School, learning about hazards in our outside environment. We also discussed some of the animals we may find in the Forest School and how we can look after them and protect them.

Forensic science workshop, by Mrs Murphy

Date: 10th May 2017 @ 8:15pm

As part of our work in Science, we took part in a forensic science workshop. It was really interesting to learn about fingerprints, DNA, how to collect evidence and cross contamination. We used our new found knowledge to help us to solve a crime!

Our Sea Life Adventure , by Miss Allison

Date: 3rd May 2017 @ 3:27pm

Reception enjoyed themselves at the Sea Life Centre. We were involved in a workshop where the children designed their own aquarium. We watched a live show teaching us about turtles and how we can keep them safe. The lady explained the difference between the turtle and the tortoise. We then liesurely made our way around the Sea Centre learning about the different Sea Creatures. The various tunnels were one of the highlights for the children :). The children then had the opportunity to touch some of the sea creatures in the touch pool such as crabs and starfish whilst the lady showed us a malted crabs shell, sharks skin and sharks teeth.

Our learning continues in school this half term relating to our topic 'Under the Sea'. Have a look below at some of our exciting pictures.

Our Sea Life Adventure , by Miss Allison

Date: 3rd May 2017 @ 3:25pm

Reception enjoyed themselves at the Sea Life Centre. We were involved in a workshop where the children designed their own aquarium. We watched a live show teaching us about turtles and how we can keep them safe. The lady explained the difference between the turtle and the tortoise. We then liesurely made our way around the Sea Centre learning about the different Sea Creatures. The various tunnels were one of the highlights for the children :). The children then had the opportunity to touch some of the sea creatures in the touch pool such as crabs and starfish whilst the lady showed us a malted crabs shell, sharks skin and sharks teeth.

Our learning continues in school this half term relating to our topic 'Under the Sea'. Have a look below at some of our exciting pictures.

Design your Dream Local Area project, by Miss White

Date: 2nd May 2017 @ 9:38pm

Durring this half term KS1 have been exploring our local area 'New Moston'.

As a part of this topic the children were asked to design their 'Dream Local Area'.

We were completely overwhelmed by the children's response to this project and the hard work whole families put in to creating their dream local area.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this project with the children!! We absolutely loved talking to the children about their projects and discovering what they would include in their 'Dream Local Area'.

Thank you again for taking part in this project!

Enjoy looking at the wonderful projects...

Making Easter Cakes, by Miss White

Date: 2nd May 2017 @ 9:21pm

Making Easter Cakes

Today the children had great fun making Easter cakes.

First we melted the cholocate and mixed in rice crispies to create a nest. After that, we added some chicks and eggs.

What delicous cakes they were!

The Queen's birthday , by Miss Dobie

Date: 2nd May 2017 @ 6:38pm

As part of our topic 'Being British', we began by celebrating the Queen's birthday by throwing an afternoon tea party. The children experienced a range of British traditions including music, food and we discussed famous British people including members of the Royal family. The children created their own artwork inspired by Andy Warhol using famous British people and landmarks.

Author visit, by Miss Dobie

Date: 2nd May 2017 @ 6:18pm

We were very lucky to be visited by Rachael Lindsay, who is the author of the book we have been reading in class, the Boglers Apprentice. Rachael discussed the main characters and the plot of the story and shared her inspiration for the book. We were very lucky to have her read an extract from her book.

Being British, by Miss Waldron

Date: 2nd May 2017 @ 3:33pm

On Friday the 28th of April, we celebrated the Queen's birthday, St.George's Day and our British Values by kicking off our half term's theme 'Being British'. All children dressed in red, white and blue and some of our teachers even came dressed as famous British people! At dinner-time, we had a wonderful British themed dinner and in the afternoon we made our very own St.George's Day mascots!