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Terrific early recording / wonderful clear and bold marks and drawings from @coleshillheath nursery.

Year 1 have been using oracy skills to explain, debate and discuss in science. Transparent, translucent, or opaque? Could they order the materials by transparency? Year 1 compared the materials giving their reasons fabulously! #CHSRocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

Nursery have been exploring the artwork of Wassily Kandinsky, using loose parts to create their own collaborative masterpieces 🌟 #CHSRocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

It's so important for teachers to understand the implications of Cognitive Load Theory & the limitations of working memory for their students. But it's just as important for them to understand the importance of those things for themselves... A🧵

Last week, Reception created a fortress and decided to put their new phonics skills to the test by making signs to keep intruders out. They had only learned 4 sounds, we can't wait to see what they write next week 🌟#purposefulwriting #CHSRocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

We can argue that at some point a child will grow up and need to wear a suit, so why don't we just put them in one now, to get them "suit ready"? Of course this would hamper what the child needs to do right now to develop into a well rounded individual. The baby wouldn't be able

I'd like to give a shout out to our son Harlee who is always out litter picking, also raising funds for food banks and local charities. He is an absolute joy to be around and would love to raise more donations to help out everyone in need @bcfc Birmingham Live

Last week, Nursery because natural material artists. Using Andy Goldsworthy as their inspiration, and some foraged and found Autumnal resources, they made some wonderfully natural masterpieces 🌟 Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher #CHSRocks

Reception have been imitating the art of Alma Woodsey Thomas, the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art. They've used paint and mosaic techniques to represent her unique style 🌟 #BlackHistoryMonthUK Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

Yesterday, some of our #CodeGreen children were selected to open the new Starbucks UK on the Coventry Road. Their consistent following of #Ready, #Respectful & #Safe was rewarded with hot chocolate & chocolate coins! Thanks Starbucks UK for having us! #CHSRocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

Reception have been SUPER immersed in their story of the week, they've represented the main character in lots of different ways, showing all of the Characteristics of Effective Learning #lovetoread Sue Hendra Paul Linnet #CHSRocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

Year 1's EXTINCTION topic is well underway, with an unforgettable visit from Jam the dinosaur! The children learned so much from their experience and can't wait to learn more about the past. Thank you TeachRex for inspiring us 🦕 🌟 #CHSRocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

Yesterday, CHS took part in the North Solihull Sports Cluster Archery Event. Our 2 teams demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and application of skills taught at our afterschool club. Archers competed in 3 events and impressively, we came 2nd! #chsrocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

Nursery enjoyed #worldbookday2025 by experiencing "The Way Back Home" in lots of practical ways. They made some wonderful representations & continue to talk about the beautiful book today. Thank You Oliver Jeffers for inspiring our youngest learners #CHSRocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

Reception showed an interest in shadows; we used an OHP to explore how light changes with different objects. They realised that things need to be translucent to project light & they worked together to make beautiful patterns and projections Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg #CHSRocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

"I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees." Henry David Thoreau. Year 1 created natural portraits at forest school with found and foraged materials, enjoying our natural world first-hand 🌎 Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher #CHSRocks 🌳 🌳

Check out some of our amazing experiments from Science Week! The children had great fun donning their lab coats and being super scientists! 🥼🧪🧫 #CHSrocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

Nursery created some beautiful watercolour paintings inspired by Iris Grace this week, they enjoyed mixing colours to create some amazing floral landscapes using lots of concentration and exploration 🎨🖌🖼 #CHSRocks #AutismAwareness Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

Drawing Club had an extra twist for Reception today; unwrapping their very own Pet Potato to create was beyond exciting. The writing that followed was phenomenal, we know they will take great care over their new potato pals 🌟 🥔Josh Lacey Greg Bottrill Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher

Inciting writing is easy when you engage children with "Letters To A Monster" by Patricia Forde, having a range of media to scribe on got our children writing numerous messages to all sorts of beings! #purposeful #CHSRocks Nicole Fowles Caroline Fisher