Year 4 - PE: Acro
The Year 4 children are so lucky to be receiving specialist dance coaching again this half term. This time they will be learning Acro skills. Their first session saw them demonstrate their abilities to perform forward roles, handstands and cartwheels. The coaches taught the children about correct hand placement and body positioning for optimal results. Every pupil had already improved in at least one area by the end of the session.
Reception- Painting the snow with water colours
Whilst the children were junk modelling using water coloured paints, they came up with an idea of painting the snow with the water colours. We decided to get stuck into some child initiated play. The children had so much fun decorating the snow and becoming artists, mixing colours to make new ones and making pictures and patterns on a different texture.
Life Education Workshops
On either Tuesday 21st or Wednesday 22nd each class will have a special Life Education workshop led by Karen and Harold the Giraffe from Coram Scarf. The children have really enjoyed the workshops over the last couple of years and they supplement our PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Economic Education) curriculum. Harold the Giraffe scratch bookmarks will also be on sale for £1.00 for 2 bookmarks, 2 ribbons and a wooden stylus. The sessions will cover the following: Reception: All about me Year 1: My wonderful body Year 2: Feelings Year 3: Meet the brain Year 4: Great to be me Year 5: Friends Year 6: Decisions There will be an information session for parents on the Wednesday morning from 8.45-0.00am in the library area, should you have any questions or would like to know more about the sessions.
Reception: The Role of the Vicar
Reception class welcomed Rev Ben into class to talk about how a vicar is special to the Church. Rev Ben shared a video with the children showing how Jesus’ disciples were ordinary people just like him. He brought a bible, a chalice and the oil used to baptise people to show how vicars help people to learn from the Bible and how they welcome people into the church family. Rev Ben brought in his stole that he wears in Church. The children all had a turn at trying it on if they wanted to. Thank you so much Rev Ben, we loved your visit!
Year 1 Art- Creating Lines
This week in art, Year 1, have been exploring and creating different types of lines. They have been looking at the direction in which a line can be drawn (vertically, horizontally and diagonally) and how we can draw various types of lines such as straight, curved, wavy or broken. Having this understanding of line is going to support them to create interesting pieces of artwork in the style of Friedrich Hundertwasser.
Year 1- Creating Repeated Patterns using 2D and 3D shapes
This week, Year 1 are enjoying completing existing patterns and creating their own patterns using 2D and 3D shapes. They have really impressed us with their ability to tell us what repeated pattern they have created using the correct names for the shapes.
Year 1 Maths- Sorting 2D Shapes
Year 1 have really enjoyed learning to recognise and name 2D shapes such as circles, triangles, squares, rectangles, pentagons and hexagons. They have really impressed us with their understanding of the properties of shapes. They are able to name the number of sides and corners of each of the shapes that we have studied and other properties such as whether or not they have curved sides. They used this knowledge to sort the 2D shapes into two groups. Well done Year 1!
Year 3- Art- Making a Mood Board
Year 3 budding artists created their mood boards today, using a selection of items. Through this activity, they expressed their personalities and showcased what was important to them. Their choices included pictures of their families, symbols representing their favourite sports or hobbies, images of their role models, and drawings or stickers of school-related themes. Some even added items representing their love for nature, like leaves, flowers, or favourite colours and patterns. They were also able to explain their choices and the significance behind them, sharing what makes each aspect meaningful to them.
Year 2 - Gymnastics and Acrobatics
Today we began our sessions with Rothwell Arts, the children loved having their first session exploring what skills they can already do and if we can advance them. The skills we practiced were forward rolls, handstands and bridges. It was great to see the children pushing themselves out of their comfort zones and just giving it a go.
Edstart Basketball After School Club
Today saw the start of our new after school clubs for this half term. The children in the Edstart Basketball Club learnt lots of new skills and tactics and had lots of fun with Marcus! There are still places available on the basketball club for Years 3-6 for the next four weeks. There are also spaces available on the Tuesday Multi-Sports club for Years Reception- Year 3. If you would like to sign your child up for either of the clubs, please click here: https://www.edstart.org.uk/franchise-areas/blackburn-with-darwen
Reception: Challenge Champions
This week in Reception, we are focusing on the story, Sharing a Shell. The children have been really busy in provision completing challenges. They have been attempting to write sentences, strengthening their muscles in the fine motor area, creating rockpools, drawing fish, painting using the skills of Pointillism, counting shells to play a subitise game and moulding the playdough to create different characters from the story. Well done!
Year 5 - The CO Crew
Today, the children participated in a workshop delivered by the CO crew, where they learned about the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO). The session covered key topics, including: What is Carbon Monoxide? A colourless, odourless, and tasteless gas known as the "silent killer" because it is hard to detect without special equipment. Where Does CO Come From? Produced when fuels like gas, coal, wood, or oil don't burn properly, with sources such as faulty boilers, stoves, fireplaces, and cars left running in enclosed spaces. The Dangers of CO Poisoning: Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, nausea, confusion, and tiredness, and it can be fatal if not addressed. How to Stay Safe: The importance of installing CO detectors, maintaining appliances, and avoiding indoor use of outdoor equipment. The children engaged thoughtfully, gaining vital knowledge to help keep themselves and their families safe.