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title: "Reception Class - Our Local Area"
url: "https://darwenstjames.co.uk/news/2024-01-29-reception-class-our-local-area"
school: "Darwen St James’ C of E Primary Academy"
---

# Reception Class - Our Local Area

  ![](https://files.schudio.com/darwen-st-james-c-of-e-primary-academy/images/news/IMG_3493(1).jpeg)   29 January 2024

This afternoon the children have continued to develop their geographical knowledge by exploring their homes and the local area on Google Maps. The children loved directing me to their houses and pointing out familiar landmarks.

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