Rock and River- Year 3 Conquer the Air Bag Jump
Year 3 showed incredible courage today as they took on the Air Bag Jump. It was a huge challenge, but the children were so brave as they stepped up to the edge. The cheering from the ground helped everyone find the confidence to 'give it a go.
Year 3-Rock and River- Team Encouragement on the Zip Line
Year 3 showed fantastic courage today as they took on the zip line challenge.
Year 3: Adventure, Teamwork, and Fantastic Spirit
What a spectacular day for Year 3! Whether they were soaring on the zip line, scaling the climbing towers, or finding their balance on the low ropes, every child showed immense bravery. The river was a major highlight, with everyone splashing into canoeing and paddleboarding, while the airbag jump provided the ultimate test of nerves. Beyond the adrenaline, the children were fantastic ambassadors for the school. They showed great manners throughout the day and took real pride in tidying up after lunch, leaving the site exactly as they found it. Throughout every challenge, the children never stopped encouraging one another and cheering for their peers. It was a day filled with respect and brilliant teamwork. A huge thank you to Mrs Singleton and Miss Gregson for supporting the children every step of the way. Well done, Year 3!
Year 5 - PE
We continued our orienteering topic by turning our playground netball court into a map that the children had to carefully navigate. Each group was given different directions that they had to follow, with each point on the map given a number they had to record. It was another opportunity to exploit the glorious weather we have been having and it was great to watch the children work so well with each other, displaying and developing their strong talking and listening skills.
Year 1 Geography: Fun at Bold Venture Park
To celebrate the end of our long 8km walk, we had lots of fun playing at Bold Venture Park. The children took turns kindly and helped each other on the swings. We could also spot the lion statues that we had seen previously in Darwen Heritage Centre.
Tag Rugby Festival
Some of our Year 6 children had a fantastic time tonight visiting Blackburn Rugby Club for an action-packed session of tag rugby! It was wonderful to watch them master the basics, from perfecting their lateral passes to understanding the strategic flow of the game. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the matches, where the children showed off their newfound skills and sprinted across the line to score some brilliant tries. A huge thank you to the club for hosting us and helping our children discover a new passion for the game! Thanks to our parents and carers for transporting and supporting!
Year 6 - Athletics
This week in PE, Year 6 have been developing their athletics skills and demonstrating fantastic enthusiasm throughout. The children explored effective baton changes in relay running, focusing on timing, communication and smooth transitions to improve overall performance. The children also practised their chest push technique, concentrating on control, balance and generating power, as well as refining their javelin throwing skills with an emphasis on accuracy, distance and safe technique. It has been wonderful to see such great effort, determination and teamwork from all children, with many showing increased confidence and supporting one another to improve. Well done, Year 6!
Reception: Spring Flower Hunt
What a blooming wonderful morning! Our Reception class turned into a team of mini-botanists this morning as they headed out on an exciting spring flower hunt. The children’s eyes lit up as they spotted a vibrant carpet of bluebells and the delicate, tiny petals of forget-me-nots peeking through the grass. We practised our counting while admiring rows of cheerful tulips and bright yellow daffodils, before moving on to marvel at the larger-than-life rhododendrons. The highlight for many was seeing the spectacular, cup-shaped blooms of the magnolia soulangeana, which looked almost like pink and white clouds against the sky. We finished our adventure by identifying the hardy geraniums tucked away in the flower beds. It was a fantastic way to enjoy the fresh air, learn about the change in seasons, and appreciate the incredible colours of nature right on our doorstep!
Year 1 PE: Athletics
In today’s session, we focused on running fast. We discussed that when running fast we need to make sure we are looking in the direction we are running in. To practise, Year 1 had to run around dodging cones, which meant they had to focus on changing directions. We also competed in some beanbag relays, practised our underarm throwing using beanbags and practised hopping with bigger distances.
Year 4 - Gifted and Talented BRFC Tournament
Today, our Year 4 children took part in a Blackburn Rovers 3v3 tournament at the BRFC training ground. They played brilliantly throughout and represented the school with great enthusiasm and teamwork. It was an incredible experience and they narrowly missed out on the playoffs. A huge well done to the whole team!
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Year 4 - Tennis Trials and Netball
Our PE session this afternoon was literally a game of two halves. We started with mini- tennis trials in preparation for an upcoming event and then moved onto our netball unit. This week we revised the key passes, rules and positions. The children absolutely loved the games at the end and we definitely have some great netball players in the making!
Year 6 - Athletics
This week in PE, Year 6 began their new unit on athletics, with a focus on throwing. The children were introduced to a range of throwing techniques, including how to develop accuracy, control and distance. The children explored different types of throws and discussed the importance of stance, grip and follow through. Throughout the lesson, the children worked collaboratively, giving and receiving feedback to improve their performance.