Image of Reception- Music- Environmental Sounds
9 Oct

Reception- Music- Environmental Sounds

In music this week we have been using our listening ears to recognise the different sounds all around us. We had different picture cards to match up to the sounds we heard on the cd player. The children supported each other if they were unsure what the sound was. We talked about the everyday sounds we hear when we are walking to school or in the garden and if they are loud or quiet sounds.

Image of Year 1 - RE - Decorating Sukkahs
9 Oct

Year 1 - RE - Decorating Sukkahs

Year 1 have had lots of fun learning all about Sukkahs! They have decorated their own Sukkahs and discussed what would happen in a Sukkah and why.

Image of Year 5 Maths: Identifying Multiples and Factors
8 Oct

Year 5 Maths: Identifying Multiples and Factors

This week, Year 5 focused on Multiples and Factors in Maths. We started today's lesson with a consolidation activity identifying multiples of various numbers, then challenged ourselves to find the factors for those multiples. This practical exercise solidified the children's understanding of the two distinct concepts. This week's learning has successfully set the stage for finding common factors—a crucial skill they'll use throughout Year 5 and in future mathematics.

Image of Year 4 Maths - Adding and Subtracting
8 Oct

Year 4 Maths - Adding and Subtracting

Year 4 have been extending their knowledge of adding and subtracting numbers and have worked really hard when exchanging, or needing to change the place value of the numbers within their sums. We have also been practising making sure that we have set out our problems correctly to ensure the correct answer is obtained. Lots of counting skills have been displayed and Year 4 have demonstrated their skills well!

Image of Reception Maths – Repeating Patterns
8 Oct

Reception Maths – Repeating Patterns

Our Reception children have been exploring repeating patterns through hands-on activities linked to White Rose Maths. They worked together to spot, copy, continue and create their own patterns using everyday objects. The children loved working practically – sorting, building and chatting about what they noticed. These activities not only help develop early mathematical understanding, but also encourage turn-taking, reasoning and careful observation. Learning through play is such a big part of our EYFS curriculum, and it’s lovely to see the children so engaged and confident as they explore new mathematical ideas!

Image of Nursery - Literacy - Writing Birthday Cards
7 Oct

Nursery - Literacy - Writing Birthday Cards

Our literacy focus this week was on mark making and communication using the Post Office role-play area. The children engaged in the purposeful activity of creating birthday cards for our story character, Lulu. They began by choosing a card and using crayons to color and make various marks. This mark-making is a crucial pre-literacy step, as it builds the muscle control needed for future conventional writing. The lesson concluded with the children posting their finished cards into the postbox. This action helped reinforce narrative sequencing and connected their play to real-world systems, mirroring the postal delivery process just like in our story.

Image of Year 3 - English - Exploring Non Fiction Texts
7 Oct

Year 3 - English - Exploring Non Fiction Texts

Our Year 3 students delved into the fascinating world of non-fiction texts this week. They explored a wide variety of informative texts, learning how to identify key features such as headings, diagrams, captions, and indexes.

Image of Year 5 Holy Communion Service
7 Oct

Year 5 Holy Communion Service

This Tuesday, Year 5 had the opportunity to visit the church for Holy Communion. We explored the meaning of Brotherly Love by reading a passage from 1 Corinthians 13 and discussing its message. After sharing our wonderful and heartfelt prayers, we took part in the communion service, with students choosing to either receive communion or a blessing from Rev Kev. The morning concluded with a lovely lunch shared with the congregation before we returned to school.

Image of Reception - Visit to Darwen Library
7 Oct

Reception - Visit to Darwen Library

Reception had a fantastic time visiting Darwen Library! The children loved learning about all the fun things you can do there, from borrowing books to joining in with special story sessions. Jackie, the librarian, read Dear Zoo and the children joined in using props – it was such a joy to see their excitement. Some of the children even signed up for their very own library cards! A huge thank you to everyone at Darwen Library for inviting us – we had a wonderful morning and can’t wait to visit again.

Image of Nursery - Maths - Categorising By Size
3 Oct

Nursery - Maths - Categorising By Size

In this engaging maths lesson, the children focused on the concept of size by helping our book character, Lulu, with her birthday presents. Their initial excitement involved giving the wrapped gifts a good shake and guessing what might be inside! The main objective of the lesson was categorization by size. The children actively helped Lulu sort all the gifts into two distinct piles: big and small. Taking turns, each child eagerly chose a present and correctly placed it into the appropriate category. To support their learning and vocabulary acquisition, we utilized sound buttons and Widgit visual aids. These resources were instrumental in helping the children differentiate clearly between the terms "big" and "small." The children demonstrated a brilliant understanding of size differentiation and did an excellent job accurately sorting all of Lulu's gifts. This hands-on activity provided a fun, tangible way to reinforce early measurement concepts.

Image of Year 5 R.E. How do Christians Use the Bible?
3 Oct

Year 5 R.E. How do Christians Use the Bible?

Year 5 were delighted to welcome Rev Kev to our R.E. lesson this week, gaining valuable insight into how Christians engage with the Bible. Rev Kev thoughtfully explained the practices of reading and studying scripture, emphasizing how the Bible guides his own life and word choices. The session sparked a lively and interesting discussion, where the children posed amazing questions and confidently demonstrated the depth of their learning on various Biblical subjects this term.

Image of Year 5 Art - Making Stronger Marks
3 Oct

Year 5 Art - Making Stronger Marks

This week in Art, Year 5 focused on developing stronger mark-making techniques. Students conducted an in-depth investigation into various pencil types, specifically using 6B pencils to draw and create typography directly over newspaper articles. The primary challenge was ensuring their drawings and writing were bold enough to dominate the underlying text. Following this successful experimentation, they transferred these newly honed skills to plain paper.