Image of Walking Bus - Youth Zone
12 Mar

Walking Bus - Youth Zone

WALKING BUS - YOUTH ZONE Remember after school on a WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY we have a walking bus from school to Darwen Youth Zone. The youth zone staff will be waiting on the school path where the Juniors are released from school , they will have a list of names of the children that have signed up for this service. This service is completely FREE OF CHARGE & the children are offered a free hot meal at youth zone also. I have attached a letter for anyone who would like to sign up. After the session finishes (8:00pm) you will be required to collect your child/ren from the Youth Zone (Railway Road). Thank you

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11 Mar

Nursery - Maths - Literacy - Pattern Matching And Tracing

This week, Nursery class have been looking at different patterns. The children were given a pattern that they had to match with the ones shown on the board. They were then tasked with describing what they could see, zig zag, bubbles, rainbow, dots, cross etc. They were then challenged to trace their patterns on the board with their fingers, we have continued this learning in provision as the children have been exploring drawing their patterns at the craft table and on the ground in our outdoor area with chalk. Well done everybody.

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11 Mar

Year 4 - RE - What Makes A Trustworthy Person?

In RE, Year 4 class is thinking about trust and betrayal during their Easter unit. Using trust exercises the children thought about what makes a trustworthy person and when is it easy or hard to trust someone.

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11 Mar

Year 6 PE Teamwork

The children had to work as a team to get the ball from one end of the hall to the other without it touching the floor. The children used a ball and hockey stick.

Image of Pre-School- PD-Fine Motor Skills
11 Mar

Pre-School- PD-Fine Motor Skills

Physical Development-Fine Motor Skills - In this skill the children were working those tiny muscles in the hands and fingers that are needed for precise movements. Helping the children to get better at controlling their hand movements and coordinating them with what they see.

Image of Year 3 Computing - Using Micro:bits
11 Mar

Year 3 Computing - Using Micro:bits

Year 3 started their new computing topic Micro:bits. They programmed the micro:bits to make a badge showing their names.

Image of Year 6 PE Teamwork
11 Mar

Year 6 PE Teamwork

The children worked together as a team to move the ball from one end of the hall to the other without letting it touch the floor. They used a ball and a hockey stick, demonstrating teamwork, coordination, and communication. This activity encouraged turn-taking, problem-solving, and spatial awareness as they navigated the space while keeping control of the ball. The children showed great focus and cooperation, supporting each other to achieve their goal.

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11 Mar

Reception - Handwriting

The children have been developing their handwriting through our Letter-join scheme. They have been working in small groups, forming letters correctly. This week we are focussing on g and q.

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10 Mar

Preschool-Literacy-When I Grow Up

In Literacy we have been Talking about when we grow up and what job roles we would like to do, we have had police officers, firefighters, life guards and teachers. The children drew what they would like to be when they are older.

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10 Mar

Year 3 Science - Recognising The Effects And Uses Of Forces

In Science in Year 3 they have been looking at the different effects and uses of forces. They completed an investigation about friction, by flicking two plastic bottle tops, one covered with sandpaper and the other plain to see which one would travel the furthest. They found out that the rougher the surface the more friction there was.

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10 Mar

Reception - PE - Gymnastics

Today, the children participated in a physical activity session inspired by the theme of woodland animals. Using a variety of apparatus, they explored different ways to create shapes with their bodies while developing their balance, coordination, and strength. As they moved across the equipment, the children focused on squeezing their muscles to maintain their shapes, ensuring their arms and legs were straight when performing straight and star shapes. They confidently climbed, balanced, and jumped, demonstrating increasing control over their movements. Some children experimented with different shapes and actions, thinking creatively about how woodland animals might move through their environment. The session also encouraged important social skills, as the children took turns with their group, ensuring everyone had a chance to use the equipment safely. They showed growing confidence when using the apparatus, supporting and encouraging one another throughout the activity. Overall, this session provided an opportunity for the children to develop their physical skills while engaging their imagination and teamwork in a fun, active way.

Image of Reception - English - Writing a Sentence
10 Mar

Reception - English - Writing a Sentence

This half-term, we are focusing on writing simple captions and sentences. Each morning, the children will write the stem sentence “I can see” and use their phonetic knowledge to spell different objects. We will be observing their ability to construct phonetically plausible sentences and form letters correctly.