Summer Holiday Clubs - Youth Zone
SCHOOLS OUT... let the summer fun begin! ☀️ Our FREE HAF Summer Holiday Club is back with 4 weeks of exciting activities, nutritious hot meals, themed sessions and unforgettable memories for children and young people across Blackburn & Darwen! Whether they love sports, arts & crafts, games, cooking or trying something new, there’s something for everyone this summer. 🧡 📅 20th July – 13th August 🍽️ FREE hot meals 🎨 Exciting weekly themes ⚽ Fun activities every day 📍 Sessions across Blackburn & Darwen Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! 👉 Book your place today: https://app.holidayactivities.com/parent/providers/blackburn-youth-zone
Year 5 Computing - microbits
Year 5 have worked worked brilliantly in pairs to design, test, and debug code using BBC micro:bits. The classroom was buzzing with logic, creativity, and teamwork.
Year 5 - English - Story Writing
Year 5 have come to the end of their English unit based on the story of Greta and the Giants. They have enjoyed being creative and also learning about Greta Thunberg.
Year 5 - English - Hot Seating
Year 5 have been putting themselves in the shoes of a character in our story Greta and the Giants. They asked lots of probing questions.
Year 5 DT - Making Gears
Year 5 have enjoyed using a range of materials to make gears.
Year 5 - Geography - Map Work
Year 5 have been using atlas' to find geographical features.
Year 5 PE
In our PE lessons, we have been learning and practising our cricket skills. During one of our cricket lessons, we learned a new game. Everyone in Year 5 became very competitive and had lots of fun playing it.
Year 5 Picture News
In our Picture News lesson, we learned about Boyan Slat. Inspired by seeing plastic pollution while diving as a teenager, he founded The Ocean Cleanup to remove rubbish from the oceans and prevent more plastic from reaching rivers and seas. We discussed the importance of protecting our environment and how everyone can help reduce plastic pollution.
Year 5 Maths
In our maths lesson, we looked at decimal sequences and practised multiplying numbers by 10, 100 and 1,000. We explored how the digits move place value columns when multiplying and used this knowledge to solve a range of problems and challenges.
New Active Uniform!
We are thrilled to announce a fresh, modern update to our school uniform policy starting this coming September. After careful consideration and from feedback from the parental questionnaire, we are transitioning to a full active uniform. This change is designed to simplify your mornings, reduce overall costs, and—most importantly—ensure our pupils are ready for movement, play, and learning every single day. The active uniform replaces the traditional split between formal wear and PE kits. By moving to a single, versatile wardrobe, we aim to provide: ● Increased Physical Activity: pupils can jump straight into sports or active play without the need for changing breaks. ● Cost-Effectiveness: One set of clothes for the whole week means fewer items to purchase. ● Comfort and Focus: High-quality, flexible clothing helps students stay comfortable and focused on their studies. A Special Note for Year 6: To celebrate their final year, Year 6 pupils will not require the half-zip red top. Instead, they will be provided with their Leavers Hoodies to wear as their outer layer throughout the entire academic year! We also have some exciting news regarding our school identity! We are hoping to update the school badge this year, which means the branding on the new uniform items may change as we roll out the fresh design. Because of this—and to support our families—we are treating the 2026-2027 academic year as a transition year. If you have old uniform items that you still need to use, it is perfectly fine for your child to wear them during this first year. There is no pressure to buy the new badged items immediately if your current ones still fit. We want to ensure that no clothing goes to waste and that the move to the Active Uniform is as stress-free as possible for your budget. Our badged items (the half-zip sports tops and badged T-shirts, along with black track pants and shorts) are available on our official uniform website as usual. All other items, such as plain black bottoms and trainers, can be sourced from any retailer of your choice, provided they meet the no branding requirement. We truly believe this shift will foster a more energetic and inclusive environment for our children.
Year 5 - PE - Badminton
Game, Set, Match! Our Year 5 athletes brought the heat to the court today for our final Get Set 4 PE badminton session! It was the perfect end to the unit as the pupils combined their footwork, grip, and tactical thinking into some high-energy competitive matches. We were so impressed by: Perseverance: Keeping those rallies going even when the pressure was on! Precision: Some truly fantastic serving to start the points strong. Sportsmanship: Cheering on teammates and officiating with fairness. Seeing all those skills click into place during match play was the highlight of the term. Way to go, Year 5!
Year 5 Holy Communion Service
Reflections and Sandwiches! Year 5 had a very special morning visiting our local church for Holy Communion. From reading powerful scripture in Proverbs and Corinthians to sharing their own personal prayers, the children were fantastic ambassadors for our school. We topped off the morning with a lovely indoor picnic on the church floor! A huge thank you to the church team for such a warm welcome!
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