Image of Year 6: Leavers (Chip Party!)
9 Jun

Year 6: Leavers (Chip Party!)

Year 6 were introduced to Chip on Monday, who will be leading our final worship at Blackburn Cathedral. We practiced some songs we will be performing in the final week of term, and had chips!

Image of Year 6: Science
9 Jun

Year 6: Science

L.O: To explain why there are differences within a species. This week year 6 have started a new unit of learning, focussing on evolution, inheritance and adaptation. We looked at variation within the same species, and thought about why this happens and what the biological purpose of variation is.

Image of Year 1 - Science - The Science Show
24 May

Year 1 - Science - The Science Show

Year 1 discovered the science of everyday objects! Our lively show for 5-7 year olds explored the strength of materials and the magic of blowing bubbles. We experienced exciting demonstrations and plenty of audience participation in this wonderful KS1 event.

Image of Year 3 Geography - Comparing Different Settlements
23 May

Year 3 Geography - Comparing Different Settlements

Year 3 geography students have been immersing themselves in the study of New Delhi. Today, they took their learning a step further by comparing the natural and human features of New Delhi with those of Darwen.

Image of Year 5 Science - The Life Cycle of a Bird Roleplay
22 May

Year 5 Science - The Life Cycle of a Bird Roleplay

This week in Science, as part of our 'Living Things' topic, Year 5 embarked on an interactive journey through the life cycle of a bird. The classroom was transformed with various 'nests,' each representing a distinct stage of development. Children enthusiastically role-played each phase according to instructions, from carefully 'incubating' a tennis ball to taking tentative 'fledgling' journeys from their nests. This immersive and highly enjoyable activity significantly deepened their understanding and recall of each life cycle stage.

Image of Year 5 DT - Sharing our Pop Up books with Year 1
22 May

Year 5 DT - Sharing our Pop Up books with Year 1

In Design and Technology, Year 5 students have been busy creating captivating pop-up books specifically for our Year 1 children. Earlier this week, their hard work culminated in the completion of these books, which are ingeniously designed with various levers, mechanisms, and delightful moving parts. The highlight was undoubtedly sharing these creations with Year 1, who were thrilled to explore the interactive elements and enjoy having the stories read to them.

Image of Year 2 Computing - Presenting Ideas
22 May

Year 2 Computing - Presenting Ideas

In our Year 2 computing lesson, we learned valuable skills in digital literacy and creative expression. We utilised laptops to develop and present our ideas, focusing on the process of creating a story.

Image of Year 2 - School Shop
22 May

Year 2 - School Shop

Year 2 visit the school shop weekly. This activity provides a fantastic hands-on learning experience, teaching them practical life skills such as managing resources, making choices within a set budget (represented by the tokens), and understanding the concept of exchange. It also fosters decision-making abilities as they select items they desire, and potentially even promotes social interaction as they engage with peers and supervising adults during their "shopping" experience.

Image of Year 4 English - Writing A Newspaper Report
22 May

Year 4 English - Writing A Newspaper Report

In English Year 4 have been writing newspaper reports.

Image of Year 3 Science Show
22 May

Year 3 Science Show

Today, a science show visited us, and Year 3 had a fantastic time diving into the world of materials! They actively participated in exciting experiments, including melting plastic to observe its transformations, creating bubbles, exploring the properties of waterproof materials, and investigating which surfaces made a ball bounce the highest.

Image of Reception - RE - Visit To The Church
22 May

Reception - RE - Visit To The Church

As part of our unit on Special Places, Reception Class visited our local church. They took time to notice all the special parts in the church such as the cross and coloured windows. We then discussed how people worship God and we had our own worship time using the instruments.