Reception - Physical Development- Scissor Control
In Reception we know that mastering scissor control is so much more than just cutting paper. It’s about building hand strength, developing hand-eye coordination, refining bilateral integration (using both hands together), and boosting concentration. These skills are vital for everything from writing their name and fastening buttons to eventually using a keyboard. The children have been putting their skills to the test and using them to cut out objects to make links to our phonics.
Year 6: P.E - Dodgeball
This half term year 6 are working on the skills and tactics needed to improve their dodgeball performance. We are focussing on playing small team games, with an emphasis on accurate throwing towards a moving target. L.O: To hit a moving target.
Nursery - P.E - Stepping Stones
In this week's PE lesson, the children focused intently on the core skill of balancing, inspired by the part of our class story where characters must cross the bottom of a waterfall by balancing on rocks. To recreate this challenge, Nursery class were provided with a variety of stepping stones of different shapes, sizes, and textures. The main objective was for the children to maneuver across the stones without falling into the imaginary "water." This required them to use gross motor movements to step carefully up and down and constantly adjust their balance. They did a brilliant job adapting their steps to the different heights and surfaces, demonstrating growing awareness of body control and spatial awareness. This challenging activity successfully developed their stability and coordination on various terrains.
Pre-School- PD-Glow In The Dark Dodgeball
Last half term the children had the opportunity to take part in Glow in the dark Dodgeball. The children had the best time learning new skills to help them play dodgeball, whilst glowing up in the dark.
Year 2 - PE - Skipping
Year 2 absolutely excelled in PE this week, learning how to skip with a rope! They showed great patience, listening carefully and building the skill up step-by-step with Mrs Cookson's guidance. Their focus paid off immediately: the majority had successfully mastered the technique by the end of the session. It was wonderful to see the genuine surprise and delight on their faces as they achieved something they didn't expect! Well done, Year 2, on showing fantastic skill and a great attitude!
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Year 1: PE - Jumping and Skipping Skills
Year 1 pupils were outside practicing how to skip and jump. They worked hard on their coordination and balance by learning to turn the rope, find the right rhythm, and jump smoothly. They are building great physical fitness and control!
KS1 Kurling Club
It’s our second week of KS1 Kurling Club, and the children are already showing fantastic progress! They’ve been practising aiming for the target and learning how to control the force they use when pushing the stones. We’ve seen lots of perseverance as they refine their technique and friendship as they cheer each other on and celebrate every good shot. It’s brilliant to see their confidence growing with each session — all great preparation for our competition in December!
Pre-School -Gross Motor Skills- Exploring outdoors
In pre-school this week the children have really enjoyed exploring our outdoor provision, The children have been using lots of physical development skills especially gross motor, they have been climbing, riding the balance bikes, sliding down the slides, swinging on the tree swing, jumping in puddles and so much more.
Nursery - P.E - Exploring The Great Outdoors!
Our Nursery class has been busy exploring the outdoor garden! The children had a fantastic time using their big muscles and developing their skills. We saw lots of energy on the climbing equipment, great aim while kicking and throwing balls, and some impressive balancing while riding bikes. The bouncy crates were a huge hit for jumping, and there was fantastic teamwork and creativity as they built tall towers with the reels. The class also used their keen observation skills to make some amazing discoveries, including a soft feather, some intricate spiderwebs, and even tiny eggs nestled on a leaf!
Reception - PE - Finding a Safe Space
Reception had their very first PE lesson today and absolutely loved it! They learned about the importance of keeping a safe space and how to move around the hall carefully. Hoops were used to help them picture their own space, and then they explored moving in different ways – jumping, jogging, hopping and walking – before returning to their safe spot.
Nursery And Pre-School - Imaginative Play, Pirates!
The nursery and preschool children have loved the pirate theme this week, quickly selecting dress-up items to transform into swashbuckling pirates. A significant highlight was the children's collaborative effort in constructing a pirate ship using the jumbo building bricks. They worked together, demonstrating emerging cooperation and negotiation skills as they discussed where to place bricks or how to make the ship bigger. Once their magnificent ship was constructed, the children climbed aboard, steering their vessel and actively sailing their ship across the imaginary seas. They eagerly engaged in target practice, throwing 'cannonballs' at 'enemy ships' in the distance. This action-packed segment refined their gross motor skills, including throwing and aiming, and further fueled their imaginative narrative.The rich vocabulary used by adults (e.g., "Ahoy, matey!", "Walk the plank!") was frequently echoed by the children, showcasing developing communication and language skills within their play.
Year 5 - Youth Zone Visit
Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of engaging activities with Darwen Youth Zone. This vibrant session provided a wonderful opportunity for students to acquire new skills, strengthen their teamwork, and enthusiastically try out novel experiences they hadn't encountered before.
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