Image of Year 5 - Hello Yellow Day
10 Oct

Year 5 - Hello Yellow Day

To support this year’s Hello Yellow Day, Year 5 enthusiastically created their own unique badges, each representing what made them special. With this year’s theme, "Wear it loud and wear it proud," the children confidently showcased their badges and spoke about them with pride. Afterward, we engaged in a meaningful discussion about mental health and well-being, exploring the different ways we can take control of and improve our own mental health by focusing on activities that bring us joy and comfort.

Image of Reception - Hello Yellow Day
10 Oct

Reception - Hello Yellow Day

Today we have enjoyed taking part in activities to support Hello Yellow Day. We have been doodling what makes us happy and have been talking about the different feelings we all have. We know that there are lots of grown ups around us who can help us with big feelings but we must always ask when we need help.

Image of Rev Matt’s Whole School Worship
10 Oct

Rev Matt’s Whole School Worship

Today, during Rev Matt’s worship, the children were captivated by a short clip showing the powerful moment when Moses received the Ten Commandments. The video illustrated how, with people's disbelief in God, dramatic lightning and clouds appeared, revealing the presence of God as he delivered these sacred laws. Through this visual and the accompanying story, the children were guided to understand not only the importance of the commandments but also the broader significance of rules in our lives. This reflection helped them recognise that rules, much like the Ten Commandments, are there to keep us safe, fostering a sense of responsibility and care for one another within our community.

Image of Hello Yellow Day
10 Oct

Hello Yellow Day

To celebrate and raise awareness for World Mental Health Day, all the children and staff dressed in yellow to show their support. During a special worship, the children danced to happy songs. We reflected deeply on our emotions, exploring how they shape our inner lives and how we can find strength in times of struggle. We discussed the importance of nurturing our mental well-being through kindness, prayer, and community support. This spiritual reflection reminded us that we are never alone in our challenges; by turning to our faith and embracing hope, we can find peace and resilience within ourselves.

Image of Reception- Autumn activities
10 Oct

Reception- Autumn activities

This week we have enjoyed an autumnal week in our reception class. We read the story ‘The leaf thief’ to talk about the season and how the weather changes. In provision, we have been painting an autumn tree with orange, red and yellow leaves. We have been practising our fine motor skills by following line patterns and have been making hedgehogs using Autumnal treasures in the playdough area.

Image of Reception - Subitising Bingo
10 Oct

Reception - Subitising Bingo

In Maths, we have been practising our subitising skills by playing a game of bingo. We rolled a 1-3 dice and looked at the different picture arrangements on our sheet. We were brilliant at subitising the amounts on the bingo cards and matching them to the numeral.

Image of Year 2 - Food Chains
10 Oct

Year 2 - Food Chains

This week in science, we explored food chains we might find in various habitats. There can be lots of technical vocabulary when labelling a food chain. We drew a food chain and used this vocabulary to label the diagrams to help understand the processes that occur in the chain.

Image of Year 6 Art- Symbolic Imagery
10 Oct

Year 6 Art- Symbolic Imagery

Year 6 continued their work on symbolic imagery by recreating Maya ‘Wayob’ that best suited their character. These were displayed in a 15x15cm tile within sketchbooks and decorated with colours that also reflected the individual. In addition, they started to look at the technique of Chiaroscuro which involves making something look more 3-dimensional on a flat surface. Leonardo Da Vinci, among others, was well known for his use of this technique.

Image of Rocksteady Session 1
9 Oct

Rocksteady Session 1

Wow! The children all had a brilliant time today with Jess from Rocksteady! They started to learn how to play their chosen instrument. We had some wonderful singers, drummers, keyboardists and guitarists. We can’t wait to see them grow into rockstars!

Image of WOW Group- Harvest Donations
9 Oct

WOW Group- Harvest Donations

Dear parents, Harvest is almost upon us and, this year, our wonderful WOW group have chosen to support two charities. They would like to continue to support refugees in our local area through the charity D.A.R.E. (Darwen Asylum and Refugee Enterprise) and are asking for donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries and good quality clothing. Please send these into school any time over the next week (by Thursday 17th October) and we will ensure they get to D.A.R.E. More details of the second charity we have chosen will be released shortly. Thank you, Mrs Araujo :)

Image of Teaching Children Fire Safety
9 Oct

Teaching Children Fire Safety

Remember, remember … 5 November is approaching fast, but of course fire safety isn’t only important on Bonfire Night. Help children recognise the potential risks with a timely reminder of fire safety essentials in this week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide and accompanying podcast. Download here >> https://ow.ly/Y2lm50THEhe Listen here >> https://ow.ly/lOLi50THEhf

Image of Year 3- Class Worship- Celebrating Black History
9 Oct

Year 3- Class Worship- Celebrating Black History

During our class worship, we honoured Black History Month by exploring the remarkable life of Olaudah Equiano. Once enslaved, Equiano overcame extraordinary challenges to become a prominent abolitionist. We also celebrated the achievements of Nigel Clarke, a pioneering Black footballer, and Betty Campbell, the first Black headteacher in Wales. As we reflected on their inspiring stories, some children shared their aspirations and dreams, such as footballers, teachers, hairdressers and a doctor. We also discussed the resilience and determination it takes to overcome adversity, drawing inspiration from Betty Campbell's journey. We thanked God for providing us with opportunities for education, sports, and loving families.