Year 1 RE Retelling the Nativity Story
The children in Y1 worked together to retell the Nativity story, using picture prompts to help them remember each part. They took turns speaking to the class, explaining what was happening and listening carefully to one another. We’ve been thinking about what Christmas means to Christians, and this activity gave the children time to slow down and reflect on the story behind it. There were some thoughtful comments, growing confidence and lots of pride in sharing their ideas. Moments like this are a reminder of how powerful storytelling can be, especially when children feel safe and supported to have a go. A lovely, calm way to bring the Nativity to life in Year 1
Important Update: Breakfast Club Bookings Moving to Arbor!
????️ Important Update: Breakfast Club Bookings Moving to Arbor! Dear Parents/Guardians, We are excited to announce that all bookings for Breakfast Club will be moving to the Arbor platform immediately after the Christmas break! This change will make the booking process much smoother and more efficient for everyone. Key Information: Bookings Now Open: The full Spring Term is now available to book through Arbor. Limited Spaces: Please note that we have a limited number of spaces available for Breakfast Club. We strongly encourage you to log in and book your required sessions as quickly as possible to secure your child's spot! ???? Getting Started with Arbor If you are not yet familiar with the system, please take some time over the holiday period to familiarise yourself with the Arbor platform. For easy access, please remember that the Arbor App is available to download on both iOS and Android devices. ⚠️ Login Support Existing Users: If you have used Arbor before but are having trouble logging in, you can simply click the 'Forgot Password' link to regain access. Need Help? If you encounter any problems logging into your account, please do not hesitate to contact me during the holiday period for assistance. We appreciate your cooperation as we transition to this new booking system.
Year 2 - Maths - Number Bonds to 20
To keep their core number skills sharp, Year 2's recent maths lesson was packed with fun, hands-on activities. They enjoyed a lively game of bingo and a quick-fire matching game, both designed to consolidate their knowledge of number bonds to 20. It was fantastic to see their instant recall and enthusiasm! We are so proud of the fantastic progress Year 2 has made this term in their maths learning.
Year 4 Computing - Animation
Year 4 have enjoyed their Computing lessons, looking at the concept of animation during this topic. The children have worked hard to follow their story-map planning to create their own moving animation, complete with sound effects and drawn backgrounds, each one telling a different story, or giving different information for others. We enjoyed watching them all together and were impressed by everyone's efforts!
Year 4 D.T. - Making Biscuits
Year 4 were ecstatic this week, when the day finally came to put all of their D.T. learning and planning to the test by making their own biscuits! It was a fantastic team effort by all, helping each other mix and stir the ingredients to create a suitable dough, ready to roll and cut out the biscuits before baking. We just need to decorate them and eat them now!
Year 3 - Worship - Prayers For Miss Davis
The children of Year 3 have come together in a beautiful and touching way to remember their much-loved teacher, Mrs Davis who sadly passed away last year. Knowing how much Mrs Davis adored the local landmark, Darwen Tower, the children channeled their grief and love into heartfelt prayers.
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Year 2 - English - Christmas Poems
Year 2 have concluded their poetry unit with an amazing final project: festive poems all about Christmas! The children have worked hard to master the use of adjectives, using powerful describing words to bring their writing to life. We are incredibly proud of the creativity and independence they demonstrated, resulting in wonderful verses describing sparkling lights and scrumptious treats!
Year 1 - Phonics - Tricky Word Trees
This week, Year 1 brought some festive cheer into our phonics session by combining their learning with Christmas fun! We've been working on identifying and correctly writing those essential 'Tricky Words.'
Y1 Maths
We've had a brilliant week in Year 1 getting back to basics and cementing the vital number skills we learned throughout the Autumn term! Our focus has been on mastering the link between numerals (the number symbol) and the written number word—all through fun, practical activities!
Year 1 - English - Writing
What a fantastic start to the day we had during our morning register! Year 1 were busy focusing on a vital skill: writing detailed sentences about things they could see. This activity is a wonderful way to wake up our brains and practice all those important writing conventions we've been learning.
Pre-School-Decorating The Christmas Tree-Gross And Fine Motor Skills
We officially kicked off the festive season today by decorating our classroom Christmas tree! The children absolutely loved getting into the Christmas spirit. This wasn't just fun, though—it was a fantastic workout for their physical skills: Gross Motor Skills: The children used their large muscle groups, stretching high onto their tiptoes and reaching their arms wide to carefully wrap the tinsel around the whole tree. Fine Motor Skills: Great care and concentration were needed to grasp the delicate baubles, unhook the small metal hangers, and carefully place them onto the tree branches without dropping them! It was wonderful to see their teamwork and excitement as they transformed our classroom into a winter wonderland! They did an amazing job!
Reception- Physical Development- Actions to Music
The Reception children have been enthusiastically taking part in a fun and active unit on Dance during their Physical Education (P.E.) lessons. This unit has been a wonderful way to develop their gross motor skills, coordination, and rhythm through musical movement.The class has been focusing on creating movements to the familiar and catchy tune, "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes." Understanding Body Parts: The song naturally reinforces their knowledge of major body parts, which is a great cross-curricular link. Following Instructions: The children are practicing listening skills by moving in time to the music and stopping or starting as the song dictates. Developing Coordination: As they follow the sequence of touching their head, shoulders, knees, and toes, they are actively working on their hand-eye and full-body coordination, trying to maintain balance and control.
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