News
New Arrivals for the Early Years
The children in the Early Years have been caring for chicks. They have looked after eight eggs for a week turning them three times a day and finally this week our eggs have hatched. We are now very busy caring for our baby chicks. Their progress is being carefully monitored by all of Dodderhill on ‘Chick Cam’.
Team Building at Top Barn
On Thursday 27 April, Year 10 pupils were taken to a Team Building session at the Top Barn Activity Centre in Worcester. The girls were absolutely brilliant and threw themselves in to the tasks which tested both their physical and mental abilities! Despite getting very wet and the weather turning a bit chilly by the time they finished, they carried out every task with great enthusiasm. The evening concluded with an ‘Egg launch’ . The girls had earned points to buy materials to protect an egg which was then launched from a catapult! We will no doubt read more about this in the next edition of the Pupils’ Press.
A Visit to Harvington Hall
Year 5 enjoyed a fun and educational at Harvington Hall. They had a private viewing around the house with the expert guidance of ex Dodderhill teacher Mrs Ruth Perry. Mrs Mawston and Mrs Cameron Price joined in all of the activities including hiding in a priest hole and learning Tudor dancing. A super trip and a great way to finish the topic of the Tudors.
Reception Visit the Blue Cross Animal Centre
The children of Reception visited the Blue Cross Animal Centre in Bromsgrove as part of their topic; caring for animals. They found out about the dogs, cats and tortoises that the centre care for. The children were very well behaved and treated the animals with respect. They found out how the Blue Cross care for animals waiting for a new home.
German Exchange to Kleve
Three enthusiastic Year 10 pupils enjoyed a week with a German family in Kleve. They participated in several cultural activities including a trip to Cologne Cathedral and the Lindt Chocolate Museum. It was a great opportunity to practise their language skills and to forge new friendships.