Reception- Independent Learning
This week we have had a Christmas-themed activities in the Reception class promoting all the learning that has taken place over the last few months. Showing off our skills in independent learning across the seven areas of learning. During the pom-pom pattern activity, children were intrinsically motivated to continue and extend complex sequences entirely on their own, demonstrating self-regulation and problem-solving skills without direct adult input. At the magnetic letter station, the goal was to locate and build CVC words hidden within Christmas vocabulary, encouraged independent decoding, phonological awareness, and self-correction as they worked through trial and error to form the correct words. We also had the task of telling a Christmas story by intentionally incorporating mathematical language (such as "more than," "less than," "equal to," and using ordinal numbers like "first," "second") required the children to independently connect two different concepts—narrative and numeracy—showcasing their ability to apply abstract concepts creatively.
Nursery - Music - Christmas Songs
This week, our music lessons centered around seasonal exploration through our Christmas Song Bag. This activity was highly engaging and encouraged early decision-making and participation. The children thoroughly enjoyed the element of surprise and choice, taking turns to select an item from the bag, which prompted a new seasonal song. They have been enthusiastically learning the new songs and the actions that pair with them. This activity successfully develops memory skills, listening and attention, and rhythm, all while building their confidence in singing and moving in response to music.
Year 1 - Festive Workshop
What a lovely afternoon at our Christmas workshop ???? Thank you to all the parents and carers who came in to spend time with us. Year 1 had a brilliant time creating Christmas trees, making snowman biscuits and designing their own elves. The children were so proud to share their learning and loved working alongside you. It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, creativity and teamwork around the room. Thank you for your continued support – it really does make a difference.
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!
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