Year 6: Maths - Understanding Common Factors
Year 6 have been using their times tables knowledge to find factor pairs of increasingly large numbers. This will help us when we move on to looking at written methods for multiplication and division.
Year 6: English - Writing a Character Description
In English, year 6 are enjoying the Nowhere Emporium. This week we are focussing on the character of Lucien Silver, and using powerful adjectives to describe his personality and appearance.
Year 6 - Communion
Rev. Kev led a spiritually enriching service at the church, where Year 6 students were able to experience the profound practice of Christian worship. Through his fantastic speaking and shared prayers, the service highlighted the core tenets of the Church of England, fostering a deeper connection to faith and community for the children.
Autumn Term Clubs!
Dear Parents, We are delighted to announce our fantastic lineup of after-school clubs for the Autumn term! We've listened to your feedback, and we're so pleased to be able to offer a range of clubs that we believe will be both fun and rewarding for your children. After-school clubs are a wonderful way for students to explore new interests, learn a new skill, and make new friends. This term, we have a variety of options to choose from, including: Debating Club: A great opportunity for confident speakers and those who want to build their confidence to express themselves. Yoga Club: Perfect for all ages, this club focuses on helping children find calmness and balance while building strength and flexibility. Football Club: An exciting chance for students to improve their skills and play in a supportive team environment. Dance Club: A fun way to get creative and learn new routines and styles. Cross Stitch Club: A chance to learn a new, creative skill and design a cross-stitched bookmark. Junk Modelling: An imaginative club where children can turn everyday "junk" into something new and exciting. History Club: For those who love to research and learn about significant figures from around the past. Clubs will begin the week of September 15th and run until the week of November 24th. The cost for most clubs is £4.00 per week, which is £40.00 for the full 10-week term, with some clubs being free. Please take a look at the attached flyer for full details on each club, including the day, time, leader, and year groups. To sign up, please visit ParentPay. If you need any assistance with signing up or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. We look forward to seeing your children get involved in these great activities!
Mental Health and Wellbeing - Recognising and Managing Stress
Stress is something we all experience – but for children and young people, it can feel especially overwhelming. This guide presents 10 simple, actionable strategies to help young people manage stress in a healthy and balanced manner. Whether it’s noticing early signs, encouraging open conversations, or modelling calm responses, there are plenty of ideas here to support positive change. Perfect for both school and home settings, the guide equips adults to identify subtle signals of stress and create safe spaces for pupils to open up. It also suggests mindful habits and healthy routines that can become part of daily life, promoting long-term emotional strength and mental wellbeing.
Year 6: Science
This week in Science, year 6 have produced a double page spread showing their learning over this half term. They have included information on adaptation, variation and evolution, as well as information on our significant figure Charles Darwin.
Staying Safe Around Water
Whether it’s sunny days at the beach or fun in the paddling pool, children are naturally drawn to water. But with excitement comes risk. This guide brings together 10 clear, practical tips to help parents and educators protect children around water – whether that’s at home, on school trips or on holiday. Backed by the Royal Life Saving Society UK, the advice includes knowing what beach flags mean, avoiding inflatables in open water, and learning to ‘float and call’ in an emergency. With a focus on prevention and supervision, this guide is a must-read for summer safety and beyond.
Year 6: Bowling
As a reward for all of their hard work this year, Year 6 have been bowling in Blackburn! Everyone has had a great time!
Year 6: Leavers' Disco
Year 6 have been preparing decorations for their Leavers' Disco. Everyone has participated and produced some fantastic decorations, while working collaboratively.
Beached Themed Reading Cafe
Wow, what an incredible day we had at our beach-themed reading café! A massive thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a fantastic success. It was truly wonderful to see so much fun, laughter, and, most importantly, a clear passion for books filling the room!
Year 6 Leavers Service
This week (before their transition days) year 6 came together with other year 6 classes from within the area for collective worship at St George's in Chorley. Some of the children were even brave enough to perform at the front, and answer questions on the microphone in front of a large audience!
Online Safety - Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo’s long-awaited Switch 2 has finally arrived, blending fresh hardware with fan-favourite franchises. From Mario to Pikachu, the familiar mascots are back – but so too are evolving online features, in-game purchases, and potential exposure to mature content. As ever, it’s essential that parents and educators understand the risks to young players. Among these are GameChat voice communication, camera-based gaming, and potential access to mature-rated titles. This guide outlines what to watch out for and how to keep children safe, engaged and having fun.
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