PSHE & RSE: Blog items
Date: 20th May 2025 @ 3:52pm
All of the year 5 pupils had a brilliant time at the zoo. We saw lots of fantastic animals including lions, tigers and penguins. We also had a lesson from the zoo staff about 'Animal Classification', which linked to our science topic.
Date: 15th May 2025 @ 8:22am
In today's lesson, Year 5 took inspiration from 'Look into The Night', a piece of K-Pop music, and composed their own pieces using the Charanga software 'YUMU'. This is an aopportunity for children to use their knowledge of notes, composition, affect and timing as well as their own creativity to compose and perform their composed pieces.
VE Day - 80th Anniversary Celebrations
Date: 8th May 2025 @ 5:28pm
Date: 8th May 2025 @ 9:48am
This week saw Year 5 begin their new journey in Reading into Writing. As always, we begin with an oracy lesson. We are looking at the narrative poem 'The Highway Man' by Alfred Noyes. The children worked in groups, each taking a stanza to use their oracy skills including intonation, expression and performace to bring the stanza to life in a performance in front of the class.
Date: 8th May 2025 @ 9:15am
In PSHE, we looked at teamwork and what skills are needed to be able to work well together. We had to order ourselves in numerical order withut speaking. This was very challenging as we had the numbers on our backs and we couldn't communicate with words. This also linked with 'Deaf Awareness Week' and thinking about how we could communicate in other ways than talking.
Date: 6th May 2025 @ 2:09pm
We were thrilled to welcome local poet and author Nathan Parker to our school, where he shared his inspiring journey into writing with the children. Hailing from Blackpool, Nathan spoke passionately about how his love for poetry began at a young age, sparked by his surroundings and a desire to tell stories. He captivated the students with tales of how Blackpool, with its vibrant culture and seaside atmosphere, influences much of his work. Nathan didn’t just talk about poetry—he worked closely with the children to create their own poem, encouraging them to use their imaginations and express their unique voices. The students loved the hands-on experience, and their faces lit up as their ideas came together into something truly special. Nathan’s visit was a wonderful reminder of the power of creativity, and he left the children with the message to keep writing and never stop dreaming—no matter where their own creative journeys take them.
Date: 1st May 2025 @ 10:08am
Year 5 have kicked off an exciting new partnership with the charity Lancashire MIND, diving into some really important work all about building resilience and looking after their mental health. They've started exploring how to recognise and manage their emotions, support each other, and develop positive habits to boost their wellbeing – all in fun, engaging sessions that get everyone talking and thinking. It’s been a great opportunity for the children to learn valuable life skills, and they're already showing lots of enthusiasm and maturity as they begin this journey together.
Date: 1st May 2025 @ 9:02am
This is the second lesson where all the musical learning and activities will be focused around the song Look Into The Night. In this lesson we Listened to and Appraised Look into the Night – this time focussing specifically on its genre, tempo and our opinions. We used our music stem sentences to give our opinions and to comment on the songs structure. Finally, we used the glockenspiels to play along with Look into the Night – we found this very difficult!
"This has a VERY fast tempo – it’s called ALLEGRO"
Alexander
"K-Pop means Korean Pop"
Darius
Date: 24th Apr 2025 @ 4:08pm
Today Year 6 took part in a pre-SATs Kooth workshop online. The aim of the event was to talk to children about how they felt going into the SATs and what strategies they could use to help them with any worries or anxities they were having about the tests. The children were also introduced to the Kooth website, which is a support platform for young people. Kooth is the UK's largest and longest established digital mental health service that partners with NHS and local authority organisations to deliver mental health support to young children. If children would like to create their own account then we encourage parents/carers to sit with their children and look through the website.
Date: 10th Apr 2025 @ 9:41am
In PSHE this half-term, we’ve focused on celebrating Neurodiversity Week, learning about Autism and neurodivergence through fun activities. We discussed how everyone’s brain works differently and explored this with a creative task where we followed tricky instructions to make pictures—each of us interpreted them differently, showing how unique we all are. We also talked about how things like visual aids and clearer instructions can help us communicate better. On top of that, we explored time management by looking at how we manage deadlines (like homework) and the tools that help us stay on track, such as lists, timers, and alarms. Finally, we discussed teamwork, looking at different teams (from sports to emergency services) and how it feels to be part of a successful group. It’s been a great journey of learning about individuality, time, and collaboration!
Date: 10th Apr 2025 @ 9:40am
In R.E., we’ve had an exciting time exploring the miracles of Jesus and how they relate to our lives today. We kicked things off by talking about what we consider miracles, like a sports team’s comeback, and discussed whether miracles are linked to fate or chance. We also went on a pilgrimage (well, sort of!) by learning about the journeys and holy sites important to Christianity. We even packed suitcases and explored why these pilgrimages are significant. After some hands-on activities, we solidified our learning through discussions and interactive tools. We then tested our knowledge with a fun debate on whether miracles are too impossible to believe in. Finally, we reflected on everything we’ve learned and shared our thoughts and feelings on miracles. It’s been an insightful and thought-provoking journey!
Date: 31st Mar 2025 @ 6:14pm
Today Year 1 enjoyed meeting two police horses! We began by watching the police officers get the horses ready by putting their bridles and saddles on. We then had lots of oppourtunity to ask questions to gain a better understanding of why police horses are important, when they are used and how they are looked after. We were also able to give them some commands which they followed to enable them to move forwards, backwards, left and right.
Date: 27th Mar 2025 @ 2:57pm
This week Mrs Welch was treated to a delicious Shepherd's Pie made in the mud kitchen. One child led the play and started off cutting the carrots to go in the pie. He then added mud and sand and another child said "I will go and get you some water". They came back with a jug of water which they added to the pie. This was then mixed together. The children showed the pie to Mrs Welch but she was firmly told "Don't eat it yet! It's hot!". When it had cooled down, the pie was given to Mrs Welch to enjoy. She ate every last bit and said it was the best Shepherd's Pie she had ever tasted.
Year 3 – Primary Futures – Sky Explorers Exciting Jobs in Aviation!
Date: 26th Mar 2025 @ 10:12am
What an exciting day we had at school! We learnt all about amazing jobs in aviation. First, we met an aeronautical engineer who shared fascinating details about how planes are built. I never knew that they had to think about aerodynamics! Then, we met a police aircraft pilot who wowed us with pictures of the views from the aircraft (most impressingly, Buckingham Palace) and how each day is extremely different. He even mentioned that he'll be watching The Grand National next week as he'll be in an aircraft above. Everyone was on the edge of their seats! Finally, we listened to a lovely woman who is a research fellow. She told us how she investigates new technology to make flying safer. What a brilliant morning it was, and it made us think about what we want to be when we grow up!
Reception Learn about becoming a vet
Date: 20th Mar 2025 @ 9:33pm
This half term the children in Reception have been learning about a range of different animals. As part of our learning we have been finding out the role of a vet; what their job entails, why their job important and where they might work. We have watched somw short clips of vets in practice and found out their work will all different animals including pets, farm animals and even zoo animals.We have been using a classroom role play area to use our imagination create our own scernios that a vet may face at work. We learnt lots of new words and used them whilst role playing.
"I think this dog needs an x-ray. I think he leg is broken" Kevin
"I'm putting a bandage on the cat" Dina
"He has a sore ear, I'mchecking it" Myla-Gray.
"What time is your appointment" Malaki
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Date: 18th Mar 2025 @ 8:02am
This week at Boundary, parents and carers were invited in to class to join the pupils in their lessons. In year 5 we used our multiplication knowledge to complete a tarsia. A Tarsia puzzle is a type of jigsaw puzzle where each piece has a question or answer on its edge, and the goal is to match the correct answers to the questions by arranging the pieces to form a larger shape. After completing the puzzle, pupils made their own tarsia for their friends to complete.
Date: 12th Mar 2025 @ 8:35am
In PSHE, we looked at how each one of us are different. We then looked at how we need to value and respect the differences between us all. We looked at some topic cards and had a class discussion about how we would act in different situations and how people would be feeling. We used our oracy skills to agree, build and challenge. The children looked at instigating the conversation and taking ownership of them moving the conversation on between themselves.
Date: 11th Mar 2025 @ 2:32pm
We went on a Pilgrimage! Today we discussed journeys and why some religions, especially Christianity, consider the act of pilgrimage as a key part of learning more about their faith.
We began by looking at journey’s we have been on and how we prepare for them and we packed a suitcase in preparation! Next, some of us undertook a real pilgrimage to learn more about holy sites in the Christian religion while others looked closely at why these sites are important.
Finally, some groups used Choose It to consolidate their new learning, identifying the correct sites of pilgrimage while others shared what we had learnt in a class collaborative discussion.
Date: 3rd Mar 2025 @ 3:13pm
This week, we had a visit from Lydia who owns and teaches at Euphoria Dance and Therapy. It was great having Lydia in telling us all about how she became not only a dance teacher but now owns and runs her own dance business. The children listened intently and asked some great questions. Each half term now we are going to have visitors as we explore lots of different careers.
Date: 28th Feb 2025 @ 6:07pm
After our assembly about Mental Health Week, we learnt more about this years theme 'know yourself, grow yourself' through our PSHE lesson. We recapped on what mental health is, the importance of our own mental health and what we can do to look after ourselves. We also took part in lots of discussion to talk about our differences, things we are interested in, talents we have and our dreams for the future.
Date: 27th Feb 2025 @ 9:16am
Year 6 talked about our whole school focus - Mental Health Week - and discussed the theme 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself'. We discussed that if we can understand ourselves and what triggers our emotions, we can better manage these. We completed some activities based around the characters in the film 'Inside Out'.
Date: 11th Feb 2025 @ 4:43pm
Today, Year Two celebrated safer internet day. After an assembly, where we learnt about what a scam is we put our knowledge to the test in class. We discussed the ways we use the internet and who is actually in charge of putting things on the internet. When we realised anyone can put anything on the internet we found it a lot less trustworthy. We focused on what information we should never share online and what to do if something make us feel uncomfortable online. Lastly, we thought about who our trusted adults are and the signs to look out for.
Date: 11th Feb 2025 @ 2:59pm
SAFER INTERNET DAY 2025
Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online.
Today, Tuesday 11th of February is ‘Safer Internet Day’. Safer Internet Day is an annual event which is organised by the UK Safer Internet Centre and is celebrated in approximately 170 countries worldwide! The aim of the day is to raise awareness of Internet safety, promoting positive and responsible usage.
During an amazing whole-school assembly, led by Mr. Taylor, pupils discussed the importance of Safer Internet Day. Pupils also suggested different ways we can use the internet and different devices they use to access the internet at home and in school. This year’s topic is “Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online”. This I important as over one million people in the UK were tricked by online scams last year. As a school, we discussed what this means and found the meaning of key vocabulary: online, deception and scam.
Following the assembly, pupils in EYFS read Buddy the Dog’s Internet Safety Story and completed follow up activities to support their learning. Key Stage 1 pupils were challenged to complete “The Great Online Safety Quest” as a class and complete independent activities to solve puzzles and spot online scams.
Pupils in Key Stage 2 all took part in a live interactive lesson from the BBC called ‘Scam Smashers’. This helped pupils to spot scams online by looking for the following: Sounds too good to be true, Content you did not expect, Asks for personal information, Money or trade request. They then completed a range of activities to reinforce the learning, vocabulary and key points. We also learned about ‘phising scams’ and the importance of having a strong password.
A strong password should have:
- Random words
- One number
- One special symbol: E.g. ! @ %
- A mixture of capital and lowercase letters
Safer Internet Day is a great day to remind us all of the dangers on being online. Please be aware of possible scams, and stop and think, “Is this too good to be true?”
Date: 11th Feb 2025 @ 12:21pm
Today is Internet Safety Day and we have been learning all about online scams. We began the day with a whole school assembly, where we learned about the different way people can be scammed online, including phishing, trying to get people's personal information or trying to get money out of people. We then took part in a whole class live lesson where we were given tips and advice to identify if we are being scammed online.
Year 4 - Safer Internet Day 2025
Date: 11th Feb 2025 @ 11:48am
This year's theme: Too good to be true? Protecting yourself and others from scams online.
We started the day with an assembly, then back in class we watched a live lesson which had lots of tips about how to remain safe online and not be drawn in by scammers and phishers. We learned how to spot scams and how to make sure our passwords online were strong.
