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Earthquakes at BBF

Year 3 have loved researching, designing and making our earthquake proof buildings. Are favourite part was testing them by creating our own earthquakes using marbles as tectonic plates. What a fun DT topic!


Year 3 and 4 Dodgeball Competition

It was Year 3 and 4's turn to take part in dodgeball tonight and they had a fantastic time. It was lovely to see some pupils representing our school for the first time. They showed amazing dodging, catching and throwing skills and more importantly fantastic teamwork and team spirit. Well done everyone!


Dzien dobry Year 3

Year 3 have started their Polish lessons with Miss Laitl. Today they learned some greetings and enjoyed practising with their partner. 


Structural engineers

Today year 3 had a go at being structural engineers making and then testing different shaped structures to test their stability. We will use our research to help us design our earthquake proof buildings in DT.


Contemporary dance club

The girls have been working really hard in contemporary dance club ready for their showcase for parents on Friday 7th February. We can't wait for you to see the finished performance!


Tameside Cross Country Championships

14 of our KS2 pupils braved the cold weather for the Tameside Cross Country Championships on Saturday. Everyone did the school proud and showed amazing perseverance throughout. A special well done to Courtney, Jacob, George and Dominic who were selected to represent Tameside in the Greater Manchester Cross Country Championships! 

Year 3/4 Girls : Lois 9th, Matilda 20th, Norah 22nd and India 34th

Year 3/4 Boys: E 23rd, Luke 25th, Giancarlo 30th, Alex 34th and Ralph 43rd

Year 5/6 Girls: Courtney 11th and Lolly 13th


Thank you to Giancarlo

We are very proud of this young man in year 3. Recently he ran the Junior Heaton Park Run to raise money for the local food bank. He raised £160 and ran exceptionally well!!

Well done Giancarlo!!


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