Year 1 English Gathering Ideas for Writing
Ready, Steady, Write! Our Year 1 children have been stepping into the shoes of their favourite characters during their English lesson this week. To help gather ideas for writing, the class got active and acted out different scenes as Little Bear, Bramwell Brown, Duck, and Rabbit from Old Bear. Taking on the roles of these iconic characters helped bring the story to life and got everyone’s creative ideas flowing before picking up their pencils. Fantastic imagination and enthusiasm on display from our Year 1 writers! #Year1 #English #ReadySteadyWrite #OldBear #PrimaryEducation #LearningThroughRolePlay #GatheringIdeas
Year 1 RE Comparing Life in Jesus’ Time to Today
Our Year 1 children have been travelling back in time during their Questful RE lesson as they explored how homes, clothes, and jobs in Jesus' time compare with our lives today. The class started with a dress-up activity, dressing in tunics and head coverings to understand why loose, simple clothing was worn back then. After listening to the story of 'The Man Lowered Through the Roof' from The Lion Storyteller Bible, the children discussed the differences between modern pitched roofs and ancient flat mud roofs. To bring their learning to life, the children got hands-on: building 3D flat-roofed houses in Nazareth using playdough. Wonderful curiosity and active learning from Year 1!
Year 6 PE
Year 6 have been developing an awareness of what their bodies are capable of, recognising their strengths and identifying areas for improvement. They have also been developing their speed and stamina, improving their ability to perform physical activities with greater pace, endurance and determination.
Year 4 Harvest
Year 4 enjoyed going to Church on Wednesday to give thanks for Harvest. We had practised a poem about 'Gratitude' and giving thanks for not only the harvest at this time of year, but also the food we are lucky to have in our homes and at school. Year 4 really enjoyed watching the contributions from the other classes too!
Year 4 Maths - Addition
Year 4 have been adding 4-digit numbers in place value frames. We have used counters to help us correctly add these large numbers and see how numbers sometimes exchange into another column. It was tricky at first, but Year 4 are getting the hang of it now and are making great progress in this area!
Year 6 Computing
Year 6 looked and started to understand what a computer network is and identify examples of networks at home, school and in the wider world.
Year 3 - Geography - Identifying Rocks In The School Grounds
Year 3 pupils have been out and about in the school grounds for their latest geography lesson, putting their fieldwork skills into practice by identifying and examining different types of rocks around the academy. Great curiosity and excellent observation skills shown by all involved.
Year 3 - Science - How Does A Shadow Change When The Distance From The Light Source Is Altered?
Year 3 scientists have been busy investigating light and shadows this week. We have been exploring how the size of a shadow changes when an object is moved closer to or further away from a light source. Did you know that as an object gets closer to the light source, the shadow grows larger? Moving the object further away makes the shadow smaller.
Year 2 Science: Designing our Balanced Diet Shopping Bags
Healthy Eating Superstars in Year 2! This week, Year 2 became nutrition experts in Science as we explored what it means to eat a balanced diet. The children learned all about the five different food groups and explored our balance plate diagram to see how much of each group we need to stay healthy and strong. They quickly spotted that fruit, vegetables, and carbohydrates make up the biggest parts of a healthy diet, while oils and spreads take up the smallest slice! Putting their learning into action, the children then designed their very own healthy shopping bags, filling them with wonderful drawings of nutritious foods to buy for a balanced meal. Well done, Year 2!
Year 1 - Maths - Part Whole Model
Year 1 have been exploring part whole models this week. The children have been counting the number of objects to find the whole and separating them into groups to find the different parts.
Governor Vacancies
Could you help shape the future of Darwen St James? Darwen St James Church of England Primary Academy is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to join the team as Parent Governors and Foundation Governors. You do not need to be an education expert or have special qualifications. Your everyday experience, community insight, and care for the children are what matter most. What does a Governor do? Set direction: Help shape priorities and support the academy vision. Support and challenge: Ask constructive questions and act as a critical friend. Keep children at the heart: Oversee safeguarding, education, wellbeing, and resources. Bring a wider perspective: Use your skills, experience, and community insight to help the school thrive. Which role suits you? Parent Governor: Open to current parents and carers, giving families a direct voice in the school. Foundation Governor: Focuses on supporting and championing the school's Christian vision and ethos. Is it for you? If you care about the success and wellbeing of children, can listen and work as part of a team, and can commit a little time to attend meetings, complete training, and visit the school, we would love to hear from you. How to get involved Interested? Start with an informal conversation to learn more without any obligation. Telephone: 01254 703260 Email: [email protected] Address: St James Crescent, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0EY You can also scan the QR code on the poster for further governance information. Get in touch today to help make a positive difference.
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