Year 2 Trip to the Beach

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:38:07 +0100

On Wednesday 23rd July Year 2 had a trip to the beach. They spent the day digging holes, building sandcastles and eating Ice Creams. Thanks to FOABS for purchasing the Ice Creams for us.

Year 5 trip to Eary Cushlin

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:43:44 +0100

During the last week of term Year 5 visited Eary Cushlin. They spent a day and night there and took part in a range of activities that involved team work and problem solving. One of the activities was to build a shelter for their team. Some of these were more successful than others. A great time was had by all.

Holidays 2010 - 2013

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:24:49 +0100

The School Holiday dates for the next three years have just been published. A copy of them can be downloaded by clicking here Holiday Dates 2010-2013.pdf

Welcome to Mrs Muller

Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:24:57 +0100

CHILDREN at our School are getting to know a new teacher.

Anita Muller, from Switzerland, is spending three weeks at Andreas and Bride School thanks to a link that has been forged between the school and the University of Zurich.

She is the first Swiss teacher to benefit from an ‘assistant teachership’ opportunity being offered in the Isle of Man at Andreas and Bride, which has 148 children ages three to 11 on its register.

Mrs Udy said: ‘We are very keen that the children understand and appreciate the diversity of lifestyles, heritage, language and cultures around the world. I was particularly keen to develop this project as I know Switzerland reasonably well and it is very different to our Island.’

Swiss teachers all have to teach English in their classes and it is seen as an important part of the Swiss Government’s responsibility to continue to develop teachers’ training in this area, explained Mrs Udy. Placing them in schools overseas improves their linguistic skills.

‘I first heard about the assistant teachership scheme several years ago and am happy to have forged the necessary contacts to set in place us hosting teachers,’ Mrs Udy said.

‘Mrs Muller is studying with the university, which funds the trip as part of her professional development. During her time here, Miss Muller is working in every class in the school and accompanying school trips that are taking place.

‘She is finding it interesting to see how French and Manx are taught as additional languages at Andreas and Bride and, of course, she is teaching children about her own, landlocked country.

‘Mrs Muller also has to keep a journal and we are setting aside time to support and develop her understanding.’

Mrs Muller is staying with a family from the school and Mrs Udy said: ‘The family are excited about having her to stay and showing her their favourite places.’

Mrs Muller, 46, taught six to nine-year-olds at a Zurich primary school prior to having her own three children, now aged 17, 13 and 10. She has resumed her teaching career and is working towards becoming certified to teach English to primary pupils. The assistant teachership opportunity is part of those studies.

She said: ‘I have been looking forward to my time on your beautiful Island and to learning more about your culture and school system, making new friends and being surrounded by the English language.’

Eddie Teare MHK, Minister for Education and Children, called at Andreas and Bride School today to welcome its newest ‘recruit’.

He said: ‘I was delighted that Mrs Muller was able to join us at Bride and Andreas School. Too often we tend to ignore the outside world and concentrate on ourselves. I am sure that she will bring another dimension to our pupils’ learning which will benefit both them and Mrs Muller.’

Creative Week

Thu, 27 May 2010 15:19:06 +0100

During the two weeks in the run up to the TT Holidays we held a creative week. The children took part in a range of activities including cookery, sewing, drama, music, painting and digital photography. To look at some pictures taken during this time click on the photo to the right.

Can I also take this opportunity to say a big Thank You to all the mums who came in to help we could not have run this week without you.

Welcome to Andreas and Bride Primary Schools Headteacher Mrs Bronwen Udy

Year 2 Trip to the Beach

Year 5 trip to Eary Cushlin

Holidays 2010 - 2013

Welcome to Mrs Muller

Creative Week