Year 1 - Visit to Darwen Library
Year one had a fantastic visit to Darwen Library this week. The children walked there and back without a fuss. They loved learning all about the library and exploring the different books and activities on offer. There was lots of fun and laughs, especially with the story Diddle, Diddle Dum!
Year 1 - FLuency Bee - Composition of 5.
Our Y1 children have really been enjoying our Fluency Bee lessons. They used the counters to explore different compositions of 5.
Year 1 PSHE Feelings and Trusted Adults
🌟 Our Year 1 pupils have had a wonderful PSHE session using our SCARF resources this week! 🧣✨ The children spent time discussing big emotions, exploring how to express their feelings, and identifying their trusted adults—the people they can always turn to at school and at home when they need support or a chat. They created some fantastic work and showed great maturity during our circle-time discussions. Well done, Year 1! 👏❤️ #Year1 #PSHE #SCARFLearning #EmotionalWellbeing #TrustedAdults #PrimaryEducation
Year 1 PE - Developing Talking, Listening and Sharing Skills
Year 1 have been working hard in PE using our Get Set 4 PE curriculum. This week, the children focused on team-building activities designed to develop their talking, listening, and sharing skills. From guiding partners through challenges to working together in small groups, they showed fantastic communication and teamwork throughout the hall. Brilliant effort from everyone involved. #Year1 #GetSet4PE #Teamwork #PhysicalEducation #CommunicationSkills #PrimaryPE
Year 1 -PE - Exploring Balance and Landing Safely
Year 1 have had a great PE lesson today. We have been practicing balancing, jumping and landing safely. We added some extra challenge by doing this from a height. The children really embraced the challenge and demonstrated some great skills.
Year 1 - Outdoor Learning - Identifying Parts of Trees
Year 1 had a fantastic time taking our learning outdoors today! We explored the school grounds to discover the different parts of a tree—hunting for leaves, branches, the trunk, and even spotting some roots popping up out of the soil. We had a great chat about the important job each part does to keep the tree happy and healthy. We also brought some maths into the fresh air! The children collected sticks and leaves, then worked hard to sort them into categories by colour and size. There’s nothing quite like hands-on learning outside! What’s your favourite thing to spot on a nature walk? Let us know below!
Changes to Free School Meals
REMINDER 🚨 IMPORTANT: Free School Meals Rules are Changing! 🚨Please read this update carefully, as all current Free School Meal (FSM) eligibility under the old rules will end on August 31st. To ensure your child continues to receive free school meals at the start of the new term in September, everyone needs to reapply. Old protections are ending, which means if you do not reapply and get verified, your child’s free meals will stop. 🌟 The Big Change: Expanded Eligibility for Universal Credit There is great news for many families. Starting this September, the government has expanded eligibility. The old earnings threshold is gone. * If you are in receipt of Universal Credit at any level (regardless of how much you earn), your child is now entitled to free school meals. This change means hundreds of thousands of additional children who missed out before will now qualify. 💻 The Application Portal is LIVE NOW! Do not wait until September. The portal is open right now, and applying early ensures everything is set up before the first day of school. Who needs to apply? Every family wanting free school meals from September—including those currently receiving them and those who are newly eligible under Universal Credit. How to apply: https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-and-pupil-support/free-school-meals Take action today so your child doesn't miss out on a single meal! If you have any questions or need help with the online form, please contact the school office.
Get ready to Read to the Beat at Blackburn with Darwen Libraries this summer.
Get ready to Read to the Beat at Blackburn with Darwen Libraries this summer. Blackburn with Darwen Libraries annual Summer Reading Challenge for children age 4 – 12 years gets underway from 1st July, with children encouraged to read and rate six library books before 30th September, collecting stickers and prizes along the way. Audio books, eBooks and eAudio (on our BorrowBox app) can all count towards the final total, and this year children can mix and match with a range of reading related challenges too. Enrolment is completely FREE of charge, so don’t delay! Visit your nearest Blackburn with Darwen Library from 1st July onwards and get your Read to the Beat challenge started. Read to the Beat is a partnership between local libraries, The Reading Agency and Universal Music Group.
Year 1 - Maths - Recognising Coins
Year one have been learning all about money! Today we have been exploring different coins. We have ordered them by size and value. The children really enjoyed exploring the coins and discussing their value. They made great links to when they have spent money at the shop, or to coins they have at home. The children then had to match the coin to its value. Parents, help us keep the learning going at home! Next time you're handling change, ask your child if they can spot the difference between a 1p and a £1 coin. What’s their favourite coin to save?
Year 1 - Geography - Recognising Human and Physical Features in a Non European Country
Our brilliant Year 1s have been turning into mini-geographers this week! As part of our Kapow curriculum, we’ve hopped across the globe (metaphorically, of course!) to explore the incredible city of Shanghai. The children have been learning all about the difference between human features (things built by people) and physical features (things made by nature) in a non-European country.
Year 1 - RE - Naming Things in Nature That are Amazing, Interesting or Puzzling.
Our Year 1 explorers were out in nature today on a special quest. As part of our RE lessons on Creation, we have been looking closely at the world around us and naming things that we find amazing, interesting, or puzzling. From the intricate patterns on a leaf to the vast, changing shapes of the clouds, our children have been full of wonder and curiosity about the natural world.
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