Year 4 D.T. - Making Prototype 1
Year 4 are enjoying our D.T. topic, which is all about mechanical systems. We have been learning about different types of movement and the different components in real life moving systems. Our focus is cars! We made our own chassis and axis out of simple materials to create our first prototype car and recorded how far it travelled from an inclined plane. Year 4 cannot wait to make and test the second prototype!
Year 4 - KS2 Science Show
Did KS2 have a fantastic time during our Science Show about Electricity? Year 4 certainly did! We could apply our scientific knowledge of electricity to help reason and explain the experiments we took part in and make predictions about what might happen. It was so much fun!
Reception- Literacy- Story Time With Collette
The Reception children were treated to a wonderful storytelling session when Collette visited the school to share a special book. The classroom was filled with quiet focus as the children listened intently to the story, completely captivated by the adventure. Afterwards, Collette opened up the floor for a lively discussion, where the children eagerly answered questions and shared their favorite moments from the tale. To wrap up the exciting visit, everyone got to tap into their own creativity by making their very own "scribble monster" characters—a hands-on, messy, and thoroughly delightful end to a memorable morning of reading and imagination.
Year 1 - RE - Naming Things in Nature That are Amazing, Interesting or Puzzling.
Our Year 1 explorers were out in nature today on a special quest. As part of our RE lessons on Creation, we have been looking closely at the world around us and naming things that we find amazing, interesting, or puzzling. From the intricate patterns on a leaf to the vast, changing shapes of the clouds, our children have been full of wonder and curiosity about the natural world.
Reception- Class Worship- Worship with Jack
The children have enjoyed having class worship with Jack this week. Developing their understanding of Jesus promises to send the Holy Spirit. Jack our puppet told the story and we used resources to interact, working in pairs to share thoughts and feelings. How we can be mindful of others feelings and help others like Jesus did.
Nursery/Pre-School-Continuous Provision-Independent Learning
This week in Nursery and Pre-School, the children have been super excited exploring our learning environment. We have added some new areas in the nursery; we now have a 'baby station' where children can wash the babies, dry them, and get them dressed. On our Funky Fingers table, we have a World Cup football match! The children use their fine motor skills to flick their player to the ball and score goals. They have absolutely loved playing as England footballers.
Year 2 RE: Symbols of the Holy Spirit
Year 2 have blown us away with their thoughtful depictions of the Holy Spirit. After applying their knowledge of symbolism in bible stories, they created oil pastel art of the 3 symbols of the Holy Spirit: the dove, fire and wind.
Year 3 - Geography - Using Ordnance Survey Maps
Our Year 3 explorers swapped their textbooks for OS maps and compasses this afternoon, turning the classroom into a hub of navigation and discovery! As part of their geography learning, the children have been mastering the four cardinal points—North, South, East, and West—and putting their new skills to the test. Here is what our mini-explorers got up to: Finding North: Learning how to hold a compass steady and watching the needle magically align. Cracking the Code: Deciphering Ordnance Survey map symbols to locate everything from churches and campsites to forests and rivers.
Year 3 - Science - Investigating Grip Strength
Our Year 3 scientists have been putting their strength and measurement skills to the test in a hands-on investigation all about grip strength. To figure out how the size of an object affects how tightly we can hold it, the children worked in teams to investigate a range of PE equipment. Here is how they cracked the science behind the squeeze: Measuring Circumference: First, they carefully used tape measures to find the distance around different PE balls—from tiny tennis balls to chunky basketballs. The Grip Test: Next, they tested how easy or difficult it was to securely grip each ball with one hand. Analysing Data: They compared their measurements to see if a larger circumference made it harder to maintain a strong grip. There was brilliant mathematical thinking, fantastic teamwork, and plenty of determined faces as they tested their theories.
Year 1 - Swimming
This week our Year 1 children have participated in a booster week at Darwen Leisure Centre. The aim of these sessions is to get the children comfortable being in the water. They have learned how to climb in and out of the pool, how to float on their front and back, and how to put their face under the water too. It was lovely to see the children grow in confidence throughout the week and really embrace the challenge!
Year 1 - Geography - Continents
This week, our Year 1 children took on the challenge of learning the world's continents. Using atlases, they explored different maps, symbols, and colours to see how our planet is represented. They also located the UK and China, which they will be comparing in their upcoming lesson. Can you name the largest continent?
Nursery And Pre-School - Geography - Our Holiday To Bora Bora
This week, our Nursery and Pre-School children launched a brilliant child-led adventure by building their own role-play aeroplane. From issuing tickets and serving refreshments to piloting the flight, they had fantastic fun exploring transport, teamwork, and global environments!
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