Music Workshops on Rio Day
On route to Rio the music department stopped off in Africa! The pupils listened to different styles of African music, both instrumental and vocal.
Key Stage 3 head for Rio
Key Stage 3 enjoyed an actioned packed Rio day with lots of hands on activities, and between the classes we managed to travel most of the continents on offer. For Victory pupils Asia was the first port of call and they had opportunity to see one of their friends in traditional Indian dress. Mayflower ventured into the jungle and created pieces of aboriginal artwork just like the tribes in the Outback.
Key Stage 1 travel to Australia on their way to Rio
The whole of key stage 1 had a fantastic time on Rio Day and experienced many different cultures from around the world. Puffin Class started off exploring the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, then travelled to the continent of Africa to see some amazing animals, and ended their trip in Asia where we they to see and touch some reptiles and taste some new food. Lloyd was very brave in the reptile room as he touched many of the animals!
Immersing ourselves in Rio Arts and culture
Pupils from Sealion, Starfish, Victory and Mayflower Class travelled to the outback in Australia to recreate their own aboriginal story telling artwork. Pupils from all four classes had the opportunity to copy or create their own aboriginal marks in sand, in clay or in paint using a range of stencils and printing techniques. Some worked together with friends to create a collaborative aboriginal story.
A Taste of Rio
Rio day was an exciting time for Food Studies. A taste of Asia came to the Food Studies room, with the tables being adorned with genuine Asian artwork. There was an banquet of different foods for the pupils to try. The Thai curry being a firm favourite with the pupils and the staff!
6th Form run the duty free shop at Mary Rose Airport for all those travelling to Rio
A great day was had by all with a fabulous start meeting in the hall to board the aeroplane. The three 6th From classes then went off to different activities. Widley started in duty free! The students really enjoyed testing all the different perfumes, drinks and jewellery. It is safe to say that they exceeded their duty limit! They then jetted off to the jungle and met lots of different reptiles including a massive corn snake.
Key Stage 2 Fly to Rio
Key Stage two had a great time taking part in Rio day. We took a flight in assembly around the world, we visited Asia, Africa, Europe, USA and Australia. Octopus had the opportunity to explore the Alps where they had hot chocolate, met the mountain dog Nakita, enjoyed fondue and bounced on the castle! Shark class met the Panda in Asia, then went surfing in the USA and got to taste a variety of food, yummy! Seahorse also loved having a big bounce on the castle!
Key Stage 3 MFL Day
Key stage 3 enjoyed an action packed MFL programme in the spring term with lots of different activities all based around Beauty and the Beast (French: La Belle et la Bête) i a traditional fairy tale written by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve.
SHOUT - Spring Newsletter 2016
The spring term has been very busy for our student voice council, SHOUT.
PE and School Sport - Spring Term 2016
The spring term has been extremely busy for pupils at Mary Rose Academy taking part in lots of exciting PE, Swimming and extra-curricular festivals, clubs and activities.
