PSHE - Stereotypes in Year 4
In our PSHE session this week, we were looking at stereotypes. Discussing Stereotypes help to teach the children limiting beliefs about who they are and what they can do, often based on gender, race, or appearance, which can impact their self-esteem, career choices, and relationships. We can challenge stereotypes by using gender-neutral language, establishing role models, encouraging all children to try different activities, and developing critical thinking skills so they can question stereotypes they encounter in the media or from peers. The children worked in smaller groups and used their oracy skills to share these with the rest of the class which was brilliant to see.
Year 1 PSHE: Private Parts
In our PSHE lesson today, we discussed the importance of PANTS to keep our private parts safe and hidden from others. We watched the Pantosaurus song from NSPCC and identified the correct terminology for our private parts. We also discussed when someone may need to see our private parts, for example if they are hurt or sore, our parents and a doctor may need to check them. However, it is really important that if someone asks to see or feel our private parts without a good reason you should say no and tell a safe adult. Year 1 practiced a chant to remember these safety rules. We also designed our own underpants to help us remember to protect our private parts.
Reception-PSHE- I am Caring
In PSHE we were discussing what does caring behaviour looks like? And what can we do to show that we are caring? The children learnt that their own caring actions can help make a difference to how others feel. The children spoke about when others had shown kindness to them and when they have shown kindness to others. As part of the activity the children made a circle and and soft toys were placed in the centre. The children were told the toys were feeling lonely and they were then asked what they could do to help. The children came up with some lovely ideas such as play with them, share with them, make them things, give them a cuddle if they want one or make them a card.
Year 5 - PSHE
In PSHE, we continued our topic on valuing differences between people by playing a role playing game in which children adopted the role of a speaker, listener and observer in a variety of different scenarios. These scenarios included not being able to hear properly, being too busy to listen and receiving support from a friend. The children then considered how it feels to be listened to or not listened to as well as the moments when it is hard to be a good listener.
Year 6 - Anti-Bullying
As part of Anti-Bullying Week, the children took part in a PSHE session where they explored what bullying is and how it can impact a person’s feelings and wellbeing. They discussed the importance of speaking up, supporting others and helping to create a safe, respectful environment for everyone. The session ended with a fun, hands-on activity in which each child shared something kind about another person before passing a piece of string across the circle. By the end, the whole class was connected by a web of string — a powerful reminder of how kindness can link us all together.
Reception - Birthdays
This week for our topic, we have been learning about Birthday celebrations based on the book Kipper’s Birthday. We have been thinking about how we grow and change as each birthday passes and how we celebrate each year. We have been completing challenges in provision linked to our topic in preparation for an exciting toy party in class on Friday afternoon.
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Year 4 - Linking Schools: Who Am I?
Our Linking Schools project in Year 4 is well underway, beginning with a discussion around the question: Who Am I? We played the Speed Name Game and talked about our likes and dislikes. We then decorated a piece of bunting with our names and symbols to represent the things we like. Next, we will be exploring aspects of our identity and sharing our bunting with our linking class.
Whole School Worship - Power for Good
Our theme in today’s collective worship was “Power for Good”. Continuing our focus on Anti-Bullying Week, Mrs Ham shared some of the fantastic answers the children gave on Monday about standing up to bullying. These included saying stop, being assertive, asking why, and telling a trusted adult. We learned of how Jesus was a power for good, even when others turned against him, and we reflected on the ways in which we can also be a power for good by being a good friend and spotting when someone needs our help. The WOW Group also shared how they are being a power for good, by protecting our planet and leading our school’s Switch Off Fortnight campaign. They shared posters recommending ways to save energy around school, including turning off lights and computer monitors when they are not in use, and they explained that they will be checking how well each class is doing at saving energy every break time and lunchtime during the campaign.
Year 4 - Odd Socks Day
We had some rather whacky sock combinations in Year 4 for Odd Socks Day. The children loved showing off their unique styles. In PSHE, we watched a CBBC video of Andy and the Odd Socks and learned a bit about bullying and how we can ensure we show friendship to others. The children then designed their own odd sock to represent what friendship means to them.
Year 5 - Odd Socks Day
We launched anti-bullying week by wearing odd socks and by discussing how we can help ourselves and other people who are being excluded or picked on. We talked about the different types of power that people can have and how we can use our power to make our world a better place.
Year 6 - Anti-Bullying Week
This week, Year 6 took part in Anti-Bullying Week 2025. Year 6 wore odd socks to celebrate individuality and remind everyone that it’s great to be different. The children also designed their own odd socks, each one showing creativity and spreading positive messages about respect, kindness and standing up for others. Throughout the week, Year 6 took part in thoughtful discussions and activities exploring how we can all use our Power for Good — whether that’s by including others, speaking up when we see unkind behaviour or being a role model to younger pupils.