🌟💜 Staff Spotlight 💜🌟

It’s time for another Staff Spotlight, as we continue getting to know some of the wonderful people who make Badger Hill so special. 💜

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Miss Scurr, who works with some of our very youngest Badgers in ...Nursery. 🌟🐾

Have a read to discover why she loves being part of the very beginning of our children’s journey through Badger Hill, her favourite Julia Donaldson story and her rather unusual love of lemons. 🍋📚

Proud to be a Badger 🦡💜

🌍 Y5 Geography – Discovering Dhaka 🌍

Our Year 5 geographers have been busy Discovering Dhaka as part of their new Geography topic. 🗺️

We’ve started by finding out exactly where Dhaka is in the world, identifying its country and continent, before exploring the ...important role of the Buriganga River. The children have discovered how the river has provided important geographical advantages for Dhaka, particularly when it comes to trade and transportation. 🚢

We’ve also started to delve into the fascinating world of globalisation, exploring how Dhaka, Bangladesh and countries all around the world are connected through the global economy. 🌏🔗

The children have been asking some brilliant questions and are beginning to understand how the products we use every day can involve people, businesses and resources from many different parts of the world.

What a fantastic start to our new topic! 🌟 We’re looking forward to discovering much more about Dhaka and its place in our increasingly connected world.

👏 Well done, Year 5.

📚 Wanted: Reading Ambassadors 📚

Mrs Easby is on the hunt for a new team of Reading Ambassadors for this academic year! 🔎📖

Our Reading Ambassadors help Mrs Easby and our soon-to-be-announced Year 6 Leaders of Reading to manage the library, order new books, make ...decisions around reading at Badger Hill and, of course, get involved in all things books! 💜📚

Children can apply to be a Reading Ambassador by submitting:

✏️ A written letter
🎨 A drawing or poster
🎥 A short video sent via ClassDojo explaining why they would be perfect for the role

📅 Deadline: Applications must be in by Friday 2nd October.

Mrs Easby and our Year 6 Leaders of Reading will then review all the applications together to choose this year’s team. 📖💜

🕌 Y3/4 Visit to Middlesbrough Mosque 🌍

Our Year 3/4 children recently enjoyed a visit to Middlesbrough Mosque, giving them the opportunity to experience and learn more about different cultures, faiths and beliefs within the wider community. 💜

During the visit, the ...children explored the Five Pillars of Islam and learned about some of the beliefs and practices that are important to Muslims. They also discussed some of the different ways in which Muslims may express their faith in everyday life.

The children explored the meaning of the word Islam and took part in an Agree or Disagree activity, encouraging them to listen, think carefully, share their ideas and ask thoughtful questions. 💭

They also learned about prayer in Islam, including the five daily prayers, and discovered more about the Ka'bah in Makkah and why it is significant to Muslims around the world. 🕌

What a valuable opportunity to learn about the world beyond our school! 🌍 Experiences like this help our children to develop their curiosity, broaden their understanding and put our Badger Values of Respect and Empathy into practice. They also support our children’s understanding of the British Values of mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs, helping them to appreciate and respect the diverse communities that make up modern Britain. 🤝

A big thank you to everyone at Middlesbrough Mosque for welcoming our children so warmly and sharing their knowledge with us. 💜

We’re looking forward to our Year 5 and 6 children having the opportunity to visit next week.

🗳️ Democracy in Action at Badger Hill 🗳️

The ballot box has been busy at Badger Hill as children and staff from across school cast their votes to choose our new Head Students. 💜

After listening to the brilliant Year 6 Junior Leadership Team speeches, everyone had the ...chance to consider the candidates before making their choice and casting their vote.

It was a fantastic way for our children to see the British Value of Democracy in action. 🗳️ They experienced first-hand how people can have their say, how every vote matters and how decisions can be made through a fair and democratic process.

We were so proud of every Year 6 pupil who put themselves forward, stood in front of others and shared what they could bring to a leadership role within our school.

What a brilliant example of democracy in action! 💜

The ballot box is now closed and we’ll soon be counting the votes. 👀 Our Head Students, along with the rest of our Junior Leadership Team, will be announced at our Year 6 Fish and Tips evening on Thursday 1st October.

🌟 Another Amazing Week in Reception 🌟

We have had a lovely week in Reception, learning all about ourselves and what makes each of us unique. 💜

We have explored the ways we are the same and different, from our eye colour to our height, and thought about all the things that... make each of us special.

🎨 In our areas, we have been creating face collages while developing our cutting skills, making faces to show different emotions and practising following different marks.

🔢 In maths, we have been busy making and sorting different objects, developing our early mathematical skills through lots of practical, hands-on learning.

🌈 Outside, we have enjoyed colour mixing in the water area, building different places and drawing places that are special to us.

🛝 One of the highlights of the week was finally having a go on our climbing frame. The children were so excited and kept asking Mrs Lyth when it would be their turn. They showed fantastic enthusiasm, confidence and determination as they climbed, explored and challenged themselves. It was wonderful to see just how proud they were of their achievements.

What a brilliant week, Reception! 💜🐾