PSHE & RSE: Blog items
Reception safe and iunafe strangers
Date: 26th Jan 2026 @ 11:55am
In Reception we have been talking about keeping ourselves safe in the community. We discussed what a stranger was and what do if anyone makes us feel worried or scared.
"A stranger is someone you don't know" Lockie
"If a stranger talks to you you can tell your mum" Theo
"Don't talk to strangers at the park" Shiloh.
We went on to discuss how some strangers are safer than others and how we could identify this. We talked about how people like the police and doctors wear a uniform so we can identify them in the community. We talked about how safer strangers have an ID badge so we know who they are and where they work.
"Mrs Clark has an ID badge- she is safe" Reggie
"You know it's a police man because he has a uniform" Ava
We looked at some different scernios and identified if they were a safe or unsafe strange. We then discuss what we should do if any of these things happened. The children then worked indenpendently to sort the people into a safe or unsafe catergory.
Date: 23rd Jan 2026 @ 11:56am
In Reception we have been learning about a range of different jobs in our community. We have been talking about what these jobs entail and why they are important. As part of our oracy session we talked about what we wanted to be when we grow iup. The children had to think of an occupation and say why they wanted to do that using the word because. During provision time the children drew they own pictures and labeled them.
"I want to be a bus drive" Olly
"I want to be a nurse like mummy" Ava
"I want to be a police officier becaue I want to arrest people who aren't following the rules properly" Noah.
Date: 22nd Jan 2026 @ 9:17am
This week’s Year 4 swimming session was unfortunately cancelled due to unforeseen issues with the pool, which meant it was not safe to use. While we were disappointed not to be able to swim, learning continued in a different way. Staff from the School Swimming Service visited the classroom and delivered an engaging and informative water-safety lesson. The session focused on staying safe in and around water, understanding potential risks, and knowing what to do in an emergency. The children participated well and gained valuable knowledge that supports their confidence and safety around water.
Date: 21st Jan 2026 @ 2:40pm
As part of our Hindu topic in RE, this week we have been focusing our learning on Holi. Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love and new life.
Holi (also known as the 'festival of colours') is a colourful, fun festival where there is singing, dancing and throwing of powder paint and coloured water. In this festival Hindu's celebrate their god Krishna and the legend of Holika and Prahlad.
Year 3 Learn How to Stay Safe on the Roads
Date: 16th Jan 2026 @ 3:45pm
This week in Year 3, we have been learning all about Road Safety as part of our Skills for Life curriculum. The children took part in several activities designed to help them understand how to stay safe when walking near or crossing roads.
To begin, the children watched informative videos and shared their own knowledge and experiences about road safety. They discussed the importance of stopping, looking, listening, and thinking—four key steps for staying safe.
We then re‑enacted how to cross the road safely, practising the correct sequence and thinking carefully about the dangers around us. The children demonstrated excellent listening skills and worked really well together.
Finally, the children completed an activity where they showed the step-by-step sequence of crossing a road safely. This helped them to consolidate their understanding and explain the process clearly using pictures and words.
Year 3 showed fantastic focus and enthusiasm throughout the week. We are very proud of how confidently they can now explain what to do to stay safe near roads.
Year 5 - Music Update: Freedom Is Coming!
Date: 16th Jan 2026 @ 7:32am
This week, Year 5 have been continuing their exciting journey with the song “Freedom Is Coming”, inspired by the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. The song carries a powerful message about hope and equality, and the children have really embraced its meaning.
To make the music come alive, the class added a new challenge: playing the glockenspiels as a backing track! This wasn’t just about hitting the notes—it required real teamwork and focus. The children had to:
- Find the steady beat and keep it consistent throughout the piece.
- Play in unison, making sure everyone stayed together.
- Handle multiple notes, which meant thinking carefully about timing and coordination.
It was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they combined rhythm and melody. The classroom was full of energy and concentration, and the results were fantastic!
We’re so proud of Year 5 for their hard work and musical creativity. Keep an eye out for more updates as they continue to explore music and history through this inspiring project!
Date: 15th Jan 2026 @ 7:43pm
This week we have neem learning about the importance of keeping ourselves safe when we are crossing the road. We started the week off with a whole school assembly where we explored hw=ow to keep ourselves safe when walking near or crossing a road, riding on a boke or scooter and whilst travelling in a moving vehicle.
As part of our learning we were visited by Zoe our school crossing patrol who yalked to the children about her job and explored in move depth how we cross the road safely.
"Walk sensibly and hold mummys hand" Ava
"Stop at the curb" Lockie
"Look both ways" Reggie
"Listen for vehicles" Noah
They found out why Zoe wear a hi-vis jacket and that she only stops for emergency vehicles.
Following this the children participated in oracy lessons which explored the importance of "stop. look. listen". dofferemnt dafe places to cross and the importanceof wearing a helment when riding on a bike.
The children drew their own road safety pictures and even put pur learning intp action by role playing in the outside area,
Date: 15th Jan 2026 @ 3:43pm
This week our focus has been road safety. We had an assembly on Monday discussing how to keep ourselves safe when walking, riding a bike/scooter or being a passenger in the car. Also, we spotted hazards in a range of situations. In our PSHE lesson, we listened to Super Cat's road safety helping people keep themselves safe. Finally, we sequenced the steps to crossing the road to make sure we can keep ourselves safe moving around our community.
Date: 15th Jan 2026 @ 3:25pm
In Redwoods we have spent lots of time thinking about Road Safety. We have been practicing crossing roads together, we have created road safety posters and even made traffic light cookies. We have been developing our understanding of the word safe and unsafe, looking at lots of everyday examples.
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 3:50pm
Today, we thought about who is special in our lives. We discussed what makes them special to us and respected we all have different people who are special to us for our own personal reasons. Finally, we drew our special people and labelled them.
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 2:39pm
This week, Year 6 explored the guidance we need as we grow 🌱. We talked about who helps us when we’re young and how our sources of support change over time 👨👩👧👦. The class shared thoughtful ideas about finding guidance from family, friends, teachers, and their own experiences 💬. It was a great discussion about becoming more independent while still knowing where to turn for help ⭐.
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 9:03am
Year 5 had a visit from the heart nurse. They learned where the heart is located, how big it is, and what its function is. They also learned how to keep the heart healthy by exercising regularly and eating the right foods. The children then created posters to make others aware.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 1:43pm
🏛️ A Quick Look at Today’s Assembly
We had a visitor come in for a 30‑minute assembly to explain what Parliament is and why it matters. They broke it down simply: Parliament is where laws are debated and decisions about the country are made. It’s made up of the House of Commons, where elected MPs sit, and the House of Lords, who review and improve proposed laws.
The speaker reminded us that Parliament shapes everything from education to national policies, so understanding it helps us understand the world we live in. A short Q&A at the end let students ask about elections, debates, and how young people can get involved.
A brief session, but a surprisingly engaging one that made politics feel a lot more relevant.
Year 5 - PSHE - Personal Hygiene
Date: 5th Dec 2025 @ 2:04pm
In our Year 5 practical lesson on personal hygiene, we explored the many ways we can keep ourselves clean and healthy. We began by creating a colourful spider diagram to organise ideas such as handwashing, brushing our teeth, showering regularly, and wearing clean clothes. Then, in small groups, we acted out different hygiene habits without speaking, while the rest of the class tried to guess what we were demonstrating. It was a fun, active way to understand why looking after ourselves is important for our own wellbeing and for the people around us.
Nursery Help Chompy to Clean his Teeth
Date: 4th Dec 2025 @ 2:39pm
A big part of the Physical Development strand of the EYFS curriculum focuses on self care. This week, we were really lucky to have Better Start come in to school to deliver a Ready, Steady, Smile session. We were joined by some of our parents as we met Chompy the Dinosaur! Chompy taught us all about the importance of keeping our teeth clean by brushing them for two minutes twice a day and not eating too many sugary foods. The children then practised bruhsing teeth, created a healthy picnic that the Tooth Fairy would be proud of and went to the shop to buy healthy snacks.
Date: 4th Dec 2025 @ 9:22am
🎄 The Christmas Kindness Challenge: Small Acts, Big Joy
This week, our Christmas Kindness Challenge has encouraged pupils to spread festive cheer through simple, thoughtful actions.
Day 1: Make a card for your teacher
Students created colourful, heartfelt cards to show their appreciation. A lovely start to the week!
Day 2: Hold the door open
A small act with a big impact—our corridors were full of smiles and good manners.
Day 3: Say something nice to a friend
Kind words filled the classrooms as pupils shared compliments and encouragement.
Day 4: Tidy the classroom
Everyone pitched in to make our learning spaces clean, organised, and welcoming.
A little kindness goes a long way—especially at Christmas! Let’s keep the festive goodwill flowing. 🎅✨
Year 2 - Managing Distractions!
Date: 1st Dec 2025 @ 7:56am
We began by using our oracy skills to explore what managing distractions means, discussing the difference between internal distractions and external distractions. We also talked about how important it is to recognise anything that might take our attention away from learning. After watching a short video, we used the think, nest, respond strategy to reflect on what we had learned. This helped us understand the many types of distractions we may face and how these can vary depending on our environment. Working in groups, we looked at an image and identified potential distractions within it, explaining why each one might interrupt our focus. To finish the lesson, we shared practical strategies we can use to avoid or manage distractions in the future.
Date: 28th Nov 2025 @ 2:01pm
👮♂️ Our Visit About Online Safety
Today the police came to talk to us about Online Safety. It was really interesting and made us think about how we use the internet every day.
🌐 What We Might See Online
Sometimes the internet shows us things that aren’t nice. This could be:
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Cruelty or bullying
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Abuse
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Inappropriate content
If we ever see something that makes us feel upset, the best thing to do is tell a trusted adult.
😴 Why Late-Night Scrolling Isn’t Great
We also learned about using phones, tablets, or computers late at night. The police explained that:
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Screens can stop us from sleeping properly
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Being tired makes it harder to concentrate in class
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Putting devices away before bed helps us feel more rested
🛡️ How We Can Stay Safe
Here are some easy tips we talked about:
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Limit screen time before bed
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Use privacy settings
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Talk to parents or teachers if something online worries us
✨ What We Learned
The internet can be amazing, but it’s important to use it wisely. By making smart choices, we can stay safe, happy, and focused.
Date: 28th Nov 2025 @ 8:52am
As part of our PSHE and Science curriculum, today we invited PCSO Debby Savage to talk to Year 6 about the effects and dangers of drugs and alcohol. The children were very sensible listening to what she had to say and asked some very good questions. We discussed smoking, vaping, alcohol and illegal/legal drugs and how they can affect our bodies.
Date: 25th Nov 2025 @ 10:04am
What a great morning at our Together Time today. We welcomed in parents and carers to our programming lesson on Scratch. Before we got started, we showed our parents our Sensory Circuit which gets us ready for the day! Then we followed instructions from Scratch to code a fun game. Our teachers were very impressed with our knowledge...and the parents!
Date: 19th Nov 2025 @ 4:45pm
Year 3 PE: Finding Balance and Calm Through Yoga
This week, Year 3 took part in a peaceful yet powerful PE session focused on yoga. The children explored a range of poses including Fox, Warrior 3, Tree, Boat, Dancer, Side Bend, Three-Legged Downward Dog, and Half Moon. Each pose challenged them in different ways—testing balance, strength, and body awareness.
One of our key learning points was how to flow smoothly from one pose to another, connecting movements with control. The class enjoyed experimenting with gentle transitions, discovering how shifting their weight and engaging their core helped them stay steady.
We also practised holding each pose for four seconds, using a few simple tips:
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Focus on a still point to help with balance
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Spread toes or fingertips to create a strong base
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Keep the core tight and muscles engaged
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Breathe slowly and steadily
Breathing was a big part of our session. The children learned how deep, calm breaths can help settle the body, reduce wobbles, and support a sense of grounding—skills they can use both in PE and during the school day.
Year 3 showed fantastic concentration and enthusiasm, and it was wonderful to see their confidence grow as they moved, balanced, and breathed with purpose. A beautiful, mindful session!
Year 6 - Knife Crime Awareness
Date: 18th Nov 2025 @ 3:37pm
👮 Police Visit to Year 6 – Knife Crime Awareness
Today, Year 6 had a visit from the local police to talk about the dangers of knife crime. The PCSOs explained:
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🔪 Risks and consequences – carrying a knife can cause serious harm to yourself and others, and it is against the law.
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⚖️ Legal impact – even having a knife without using it can lead to arrest and a criminal record.
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❤️ Staying safe – the police encouraged pupils to make positive choices, avoid peer pressure, and speak to trusted adults if they feel worried.
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👥 Community role – everyone has a part to play in keeping schools and neighbourhoods safe.
The session was interactive, with pupils asking questions and learning how to make safe decisions. The key message was clear: knives don’t protect you—they put you at greater risk.
Date: 14th Nov 2025 @ 11:59am
As part of Anti-Bullying week the children have been learning how to recognise kind and unkind behaviour amd know who to tell if someone is one kind. We talked about who our trusted adults are in school and at home. On odd socks day the children enjoyed wearing and making odd socks to celebrate diversity and individuality.
"I'll try Mrs Clark if some is unkind" Sydney
"Pushing people is unkind" Lockie
Date: 13th Nov 2025 @ 4:26pm
This week in Year 3, we’ve been diving into the important topic of bullying as part of Anti-Bullying Week. Using the fabulous PolEd resources, the children learnt how to spot the difference between a bullying situation and a simple falling out. They discovered how to respond when they see or experience bullying, and we discussed the crucial distinction between a bystander and an upstander. To cap it all off, the children created some stunning informative posters to showcase their learning. Well done, Year 3!
Date: 13th Nov 2025 @ 9:13am
This week, we have celebrated anti-bullying week. We began the week with an assembly by Mrs Clarke who gave us some scenarios and we discussed what we could do to be an upstander rather than a bystander. We understood that if we see someone being bullied we need to act and get help from a trusted adult. On Friday, we celebrated our differences by wearing odd socks and completed our PSHE lesson, looking at the difference between being unkind and being bullied. We know that bullying is when something is intentional and repeated behaviour and how to get help.
