Reception-UTW-Bonfire Night
This week, Reception stepped into a world of sparkles and sizzles as we explored all about Bonfire Night! After sharing our own memories of watching fireworks light up the night sky, we watched a video to see the brilliant displays and bonfires in action. We had important discussions on how to stay safe around fire and fireworks, ensuring everyone knows how to keep extra safe while celebrating. Finally, in our creative area the children designed their own spectacular firework artwork using chalk, felt tip pens, sticks, glitter, and sparkling sequins!
Reception - Blackburn With Darwen Recycling Scheme
Our Early Years children had a fantastic time kicking off their new Blackburn with Darwen recycling scheme with a hands-on discovery session! The children explored various materials and took on the role of bin detectives, carefully sorting each item into its correct recycling bin. It was a great session to introduce our new recycling scheme with Blackburn with Darwen Council.
Reception-Blackburn With Darwen Recycling Scheme
Following on from our first lesson of our Recycling Scheme with Blackburn with Darwen, the children have loved exploring our Recycling Centre role play. They have made sure that all of the rubbish has been recycled into the correct bins, checking up on each other and then counting how much rubbish they have in each bin.
Reception-Music-Nature Sounds
Our Reception children enjoyed a wonderful music lesson outdoors as they went on a listening walk around the school grounds to explore different sounds. Afterwards, they drew pictures of everything they heard and had a lively discussion about which ones were natural nature sounds.
Reception-PSHE-Feelings
Our Reception children really enjoyed reading 'The Colour Monster' and talking about the times when we feel different emotions, such as happy, sad, angry or scared. Afterwards, they created their very own colour monsters to show exactly how they were feeling today.
Reception-UTW-Science-Observing Natural Processes
Our Reception children had a brilliant time exploring natural processes in science as they held ice cubes, observed them melting, and discussed why this was happening. To put their ideas into action, they worked together to unfreeze a block of ice filled with autumn treasures, suggesting clever methods such as leaving it in the sun or pouring warm water over it. Afterwards, we put some of the water back in the freezer to see what would happen to it.
Reception-Music-Instrumental Sounds
In our music lesson this week, Reception had fantastic fun exploring a variety of instruments to discover the different sounds they can make. The children experimented with tapping, shaking, and scraping to compare loud, quiet, high, and low sounds. This followed on from experimenting with body sounds and vocal sounds.
Reception-Understanding The World-Comparing Woods and Towns
In our Understanding the World learning this week, Reception compared the different features found in woods and towns. The children then painted pictures and used small world resources alongside construction blocks to build their own towns and woodlands, carefully incorporating the key features they discussed.
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.
Reception - English - Story Planning
Reception have stepped into the spotlight as master storytellers this week! Inspired by 'The Something', they’ve created brand-new story openings, changing the characters and orally retelling their adventures with lots of confidence. It has been so nice to hear them retelling their stories. We are excited to move onto the next part of our story next week.
Reception - Maths - Patterns
Reception have been busy in Maths this week learning all about different patterns. They began by using our bodies to copy simple repeating patterns such as stomp, clap, stomp, clap. We then moved on to using objects such as cubes and teddy bears, focusing on the colours. Our mathematicians have been copying, continuing, and creating repeating patterns with lots of energy and confidence!
Reception - Understanding the World - Autumn
Reception have had a busy week exploring Autumn. We began with a special story about Pip, a little fairy who needed help decorating his home with nature's best treasures. The children were very keen to help Pip, so we headed outside to see what we could find. We observed the trees and the leaves that had started to change colour and we searched for some that had fallen to the ground. We then used out Autumn treasures to make potions in the Mud Kitchen.
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