Year 4 - Linking Schools: Who Am I?
Our Linking Schools project is due to start soon in Year 4. Today, the children learned a bit about the project and that we will be teaming up with a school from Blackburn across the year to share work. Further information will be going out to parents soon, but today was just an opportunity for the children to think about themselves and what is important to them. They used their ideas to decorate a piece of bunting and celebrate who they are.
Year 6 - School Council Class Meeting
This morning, Year 6 took part in their class meeting and discussed how their half first term had been. It was great to hear them speak with such openness and justify what they have enjoyed, what could be better and what they are looking forward to as the year progresses.
Year 6 - Cricket
Year 6 have made real progress in cricket and taken part in their sessions with such enthusiasm. This week, they took part in a game situation that combined their fielding, batting and bowling skills.
Year 6 - Maths
Today, Year 6 focused on the ability to be flexible in maths and were encouraged to try out different mental strategies to find one that suits them. We discussed that we can often revert back to strategies that we feel comfortable with, but sometimes, if we step out of our comfort zone, we can discover more efficient ways of completing a task. It was great to see plenty of mathematical talk! Well done year 6!
Year 6 - Money Matters
This week, year 6 welcomed a member of the money matters team into their classroom. It was great to hear them discussing potential careers they would like to pursue in the future and the mature responses they gave throughout the session.
Year 4 - English: Researching Pompeii
It’s a new term and the start of a new English topic. All of our English this half term is based on the Romans, starting with a story with a historical setting - Escape From Pompeii. We began our topic by conducting keyword searches in order to find out a bit more about Pompeii back in 79AD and the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Year 4 - Spellings: Mnemonics
This week’s spellings are pairs of homophones: words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different definitions. It’s always a tricky one teaching which spelling is which in context, so we use mnemonics, such as drawing pictures, to help us to remember.
Online Safety: Fortnite
Fortnite is a triumph in the gaming sphere. Fast-paced action in a cartoonish package – but 'cartoonish' doesn’t always mean ‘safe’. In this week’s guide and the latest episode of our #WakeUpWednesday podcast we’re discussing the online safety risks of this popular title. Download >> https://ow.ly/qyuR50TW3CO Listen >> https://ow.ly/QRhp50TW3CN
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Year 5 - Rothwell Arts Dance
This week, Year 5 enjoyed their first dance session with Rothwell Arts. The children participated in dynamic warm-ups, practiced cartwheels and handstands, and began developing their movements into expressive sequences. The session focused on building confidence, coordination, and creativity, as the children learned how to link skills together smoothly. It was an exciting start to their dance journey.
Year 5 - History
This week, Year 5 stepped into the role of historians to explore the fascinating decline of the Mayan civilisation. The children examined multiple theories as to why this once-thriving society no longer exists, including deforestation, overpopulation, breakdown of trade routes, warfare, drought, and water shortage. After investigating each possibility in depth, the children ranked these theories in groups and conducted further research to determine what they believed to be the primary cause. It was an engaging way for them to develop critical thinking skills, analyse historical evidence, and consider the complex factors that contribute to the rise and fall of the Mayan civilisation.
Reception: Diwali
Reception have been learning all about Diwali this week. Diwali will be celebrated by Hindus on Thursday and we are looking forward to teaching the school about it on Thursday. The children learnt about Rama and Sita and how Diwali is the festival of light. They have made Rangoli patterns, cards, Mendhi, diva lamps and cards. The children have also learnt a special song all about Diwali.
Enjoying our Spiritual Garden
A huge thank you to our WOW (Worship Our Way) group, Mrs Araujo and Mr Fairbanks for planning and developing our Spiritual Garden. We are loving having time to reflect, admire God’s creations, be peaceful and connect with our friends in it at break and lunch times. Thank you to SACRE for the generous grant we received to create a spiritual garden made from mainly reclaimed and recycled materials.