Mrs Bettam would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Summer holiday:)
Enjoy yourselves and see you all again in September xx

First Holy Communion for Class 3B

Sunday 7th June was a very special day for our class as many of us made our First Holy Communion. We all looked very smart and read our readings with such enthusiasm! Mrs Bettam said that she had goosebumps when we sang our special class song at the end of Mass and we were all very reverant when we received Jesus for the first time.

It was really nice to see so many of our Faith Friends from Year 6 come to share our celebrations and we are now looking forward to Class 3J making their First Holy Communion on Sunday 14th June.

We will also be having a special Mass of Thanksgiving on Sunday 21st June at Saint Edward's Church and friends and family are welcome back to celebrate this special time in our lives.

Hello everyone in Birmingham,
Greetings from Groningen in the Netherlands:)
I am having a wonderful time here in Groningen and the sunshine has made made visit really enjoyable. So far I have visited 7 different schools and have been able to talk to children from all over the area. This morning I was invited to the Town Hall to visit one of the Aldermen (a town councillor who has responsibility for Education in the area).
I have been able to do a bit of sightseeing around the local area, they have a beautiful church in the main town square and I have taken loads of photographs...I promise not to bore you all too much with them when I get back;)
Hope you are all enjoying your half term???
I can't wait to have a relaxing sleep now as I am soooo tired!
See you all soon
Mrs Bettam x

Multi-Cultural Week

On Monday, Year 6 practiced designing their own Mehndi patterns using a variety of common designs used by Muslims for religious celebrations. Mehndi is made from henna and applied to the the hands, arms, feet and legs with a cone shaped tool (similar to a cake decorating tube).
On Tuesday, the whole school enjoyed watching a Korean play. The play was about how the sun, moon and stars were created. The mother of a poor family went to work for a selfish, rich lady who lived far away over the mountains. On her return journey from her work, the mother was attacked and eaten by a hungry tiger. The tiger then went to the mother's home, where her children were waiting for her, and tricked them into letting him in. Whilst he was preparing the oven to cook the children, they ran away and hid up a tree. When the tiger started climbing the tree too, the frightened children begged the Sky God to save them, which she did. The children then became the sun and moon, and their mother was the stars.
On Wednesday, Year 5 learnt how to perform Bollywood dancing with professional dancers Hina and Co. and will exhibit their new-found skills at St. Edward's International Evening on Thursday. Year 3 created some Asian art also with the help of Hina and Co.
On Thursday, Key Stage 2 had the opportunity to listen to and take part in a music workshop with Caliche, a South American band. There were many differnet instruments, and all made from something to do with nature, like shakers made from nuts and goats hooves, and guitar-like instruments made from armadillo shells.
Later on Thursday, the school held an International Evening, which was enthusuastically supported by children, parents, staff and members of the community. Performances included more music from Caliche, Bollywood dancing from Hina and co. and year 5 children, Irish dancing from Roisin and Orla, Steel Pans played by year 5 and 6, Mehndi patterns, Chinese calligraphy and food from around the world! What an eventful evening enjoyed by everyone!
Finally, on Friday, Granny Butt visited year 6 and applied Mehndi, using henna, to the children's hands.

Pupils in Year 3 and Year 5 are starting to make their own movies. What do you think of our first attempts?
Follow the link below to see;-

A NEW TERM
Welcome back to everyone at St Edward's School, Class 3B all hope that you had a fantastic time during your holidays. Many of us have spent the time away from school making preparations for our First Holy Communion and are beginning to get very excited about this special day.
The whole school is also getting ready for our School Council elections. Posters are beginning to appear around school and children are thinking carefully about what it is they would like to say to their class.
Election day is May 7th.

Year 6 have just come back from an exciting trip to Alton Castle. It was a fantastic and amazing place and it is definitely the place to go for a retreat. It ia jam packed with fun, activities and prayer. Some of the great activities were trekking along the country side, getting muddy and a lot of exercise. We also did an adventure course swinging on zip wires, crawling in underground tunnels and having to trust your partner. There was a lot more but I can't write it all now as I.C.T club has finished, but don't worry there will be an update next week. By Amy bailey