PSHE & RSE: Blog items
Year 5 - STEM Superstars Road to RIAT
Date: 20th May 2026 @ 2:21pm
Year 5 recently took part in an exciting live Teams meeting in partnership with the RAF and the Road to RIAT initiative. Building on their live STEM lesson from the Autumn term, the children learned more about the wide range of careers available in STEM subjects.
During the session, Krystina and Gwil shared their own experiences of working in engineering and explained how STEM skills are used in their everyday roles. The children enjoyed hearing about the different pathways into engineering and were inspired by the opportunities available within the industry.
As part of the event, the children also took part in an interactive quiz, testing their knowledge and learning even more about careers in STEM in a fun and engaging way.
Year 5 - School Takeover Day: Interviews in Full Swing!
Date: 18th May 2026 @ 11:55am
This week, our Year 5 children have been stepping into the world of work as part of our exciting School Takeover Day preparations—and what a fantastic experience it’s been already!
The children have been working hard to write their own letters of application, thinking carefully about the roles they’d like to take on for the big day. From Headteacher to Teaching Assistant, Office Staff to Site Supervisor, no job has gone unnoticed! It’s been brilliant to see how seriously they’ve approached the process, really considering their strengths and what they could bring to each role.
Interviews have now begun, and the atmosphere has been buzzing! Children have been practising how to present themselves, answer questions confidently, and explain why they would be the perfect person for the job. There have been some fantastic responses, lots of thoughtful ideas, and even a few nerves—which just shows how much they care about doing their best.
What’s been especially lovely to see is the respect and encouragement the children are showing one another. They’ve embraced the challenge and are gaining real-life skills along the way—communication, resilience, and confidence.
We can’t wait to reveal who has been selected for each role and to see the school in their hands on Takeover Day. Watch this space… 👀
Date: 14th May 2026 @ 11:10am
Our core word is get. We have been reading it, writing it, looking at the letter sounds and developing our understanding of its meaning. We have been engaging in shared learning experiences, using some of our favourites resources, visuals and sound buttons to support our understanding of the meaning get. Please continue to encourage your children to get things at home.
Date: 7th May 2026 @ 9:42am
Mental Health Champions – Taking Action Together!
This week, our children took part in a special assembly focused on mental health and wellbeing, led through the One Goal Mental Health Champions programme. The assembly helped pupils understand that everyone has mental health, just like we all have physical health, and that looking after our feelings is an important part of everyday life.
The assembly linked closely with this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week theme of “Taking Action!”.
Pupils learned that taking action can be:
For ourselves – noticing how we feel and using strategies to help us feel better
For others – being kind, listening and offering support
For all of us – helping to build a caring, positive school community
We talked about how taking action can help people feel empowered, valued and heard, and how even small actions can make a big difference to someone’s day.
Introducing Our Mental Health Champions
Our children were introduced to the role of Mental Health Champions (formally known as Wellbeing Champions). These pupils, mainly from Years 3, 4 and 5, are learning how to:
Look after their own mental health
Support others in a kind and safe way
Be positive role models throughout the school
Being a Mental Health Champion is not a one‑off role – it is about developing skills and using them every day.
Key Skills and Qualities
Through the One Goal programme, pupils learned the key skills and qualities Mental Health Champions use:
Observing with Empathy
Connect with Kindness
Uplift with Positivity
Inform with Courage
Champion with Leadership
Year 5 Visit: Nathan Parker, Performance Poet
Date: 6th May 2026 @ 2:04pm
Year 2- Pol-ed - Thinking about ages
Date: 5th May 2026 @ 12:01pm
✅ Guessed the legal ages for certain activities
✅ Talked about why these ages are set
✅ Designed their own age‑restriction posters 🎨🪧
Year 5 - Pol-ed: Knife Awareness
Date: 1st May 2026 @ 2:24pm
PC Fitzgerald visited the Year 5 class to deliver a Pol-Ed talkfocused on knives and knife crime. The session wasage‑appropriate and centred on safety, helping pupilsunderstand what knife crime is, why carrying knives isdangerous, and the serious consequences it can have forindividuals, families, and communities. PC Fitzgeraldemphasised making safe choices, saying no to peer pressure,and knowing where to seek help or advice from trusted adults.Pupils were encouraged to think about personal responsibilityand how to keep themselves and others safe.
Date: 1st May 2026 @ 7:51am
🎨 Year 6 Begin Their Art Activism Journey ✊🌍
Year 6 have begun an exciting new topic in Art, exploring the idea of activism 🖌️. We started by discussing what activism means and talked about the political 🏛️, social 🤝 and environmental 🌱 issues that people choose to protest about. The children shared thoughtful ideas and showed great awareness of the world around them 💭✨.
To capture their learning, the children created a double page spread 📖 highlighting some of the issues we explored. This is the first step in their journey of using art as a powerful voice 🗣️ to express opinions and inspire change 💡💚.
Date: 24th Apr 2026 @ 9:45am
Year 2- Aspirations for the future!
Date: 22nd Apr 2026 @ 10:57am
This week in PSHE, Year 2 have been learning all about aspirations and thinking about their hopes and dreams for the future 💭✨
The children learned what an aspiration is and explored important vocabulary such as dreams, goals, ambitions and success 📚🗝️ They enjoyed discussing different jobs and careers and shared ideas about what people might want to be when they grow up 👩🏫🎨👨⚕️⚽
The children:
Talked about what they enjoy doing and what makes them happy 😊
Thought carefully about their own aspirations and what they might like to achieve in the future 🌈
Learned that it’s perfectly okay for aspirations to change over time as we grow and discover new interests 🔄
Date: 22nd Apr 2026 @ 7:45am
Date: 21st Apr 2026 @ 5:24pm
Date: 14th Apr 2026 @ 2:29pm
This term, during sensory cooking, we are developing our cutlery skills. Today we have been exploring cutting with a knife, using a pincer or bridge grasp or a fork to hold the food in place. We all engaged with cutting soft potatoes and then mashing, rolling and squeezing it into shapes. Lots of fun and sensory exploration. Some of us enjoyed tasting it too.
Date: 2nd Apr 2026 @ 3:48pm
💛 Year 2 PSHE: Learning About Personal Safety & Trusted Adults 🌟
This week in PSHE, Year 2 took part in an important lesson all about keeping ourselves safe and understanding our personal boundaries. 🧡✨
We talked about the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touch in a simple, age‑appropriate way, helping children to understand that their body belongs to them and that everyone has the right to feel safe and comfortable. 😊💛
The children learned that:
- ✅ Some touches are kind, helpful, or part of everyday life
- ❌ Some touches make us feel uncomfortable, confused, or worried
We discussed that if something doesn’t feel right, they have the right to say “no”, move away, and tell someone they trust. 🗣️✋
Together, we also created a list of trusted adults who can help keep us safe — at home and at school. 👨👩👧👦🏫
This included parents, carers, teachers, support staff, and other grown‑ups they feel comfortable talking to. 🌟
The children showed great maturity and thoughtfulness throughout the lesson, joining in with discussions and sharing ideas about keeping themselves and others safe. 💬🤝
We are very proud of how sensibly Year 2 approached this topic. 🌈👏
They are building important life skills that will help them understand their own boundaries and know who to turn to if they ever feel unsure. 💛
Date: 30th Mar 2026 @ 2:57pm
Today, the children took part in a series of relay races and rounders-style activities designed to develop their throwing and catching, team communication, and accurate passing skills. Pupils worked in small groups to complete relay challenges, focusing on passing the ball safely and quickly while maintaining good teamwork.
They then applied these skills in adapted rounders games, where they practised underarm and overarm throws, catching with control, and communicating effectively with teammates. Throughout the lesson, pupils demonstrated growing confidence, improved coordination, and positive collaboration.
Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 11:15am
🌟 Our NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe Workshop
This week, Year 6 took part in a very important workshop run by the NSPCC called Speak Out Stay Safe. It helped us learn how to keep ourselves safe and what to do if something doesn’t feel right.
🧠 What We Learned
The workshop taught us:
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We all have the right to feel safe
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There are trusted adults we can talk to if we ever feel worried or unsure
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Speaking out is brave, and it helps keep us and others safe
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Childline is always there to listen if we need support
The NSPCC team explained these ideas in a clear, friendly way, using videos, discussions, and activities that helped us understand how to recognise unsafe situations and what steps we can take.
💬 Our Thoughts
Many of us said we now feel more confident about knowing who to talk to and what to do if we ever feel worried. We also learned that it’s never our fault if something makes us feel unsafe, and there are always people who want to help.
🤝 Why It Matters
The workshop reminded us that our voices matter. Whether it’s a small worry or a big one, speaking out can make a huge difference. Staying safe isn’t just about rules — it’s about knowing our rights and feeling empowered to ask for help.
🌈 A Big Thank You
We’d like to thank the NSPCC team for visiting our school and helping us understand how to stay safe and speak out with confidence. Their message is one we’ll carry with us as we move on to secondary school.
Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 10:57am
Today, Year 3 had a special visit from a volunteer from the NSPCC, who delivered an important Speaking Out, Staying Safe assembly. We began by learning all about Buddy, the NSPCC’s friendly mascot, and how Buddy helps children understand their right to feel safe.
The children discussed the different types of abuse in an age‑appropriate way, focusing on the key message that nothing is too small or too big to talk about. Together, we identified our trusted adults—both in school and at home—who children can speak to if they ever feel worried.
Everyone learned the Childline phone number, 0800 1111, and practised the actions to help them remember it. The session reinforced that every child has the right to speak out, be heard, and stay safe.
Year 3 showed fantastic listening, thoughtful questions, and a strong understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Year 5 - NSPCC Workshop: Speak Out, Stay Safe
Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 8:29am
Today, Year 5 took part in an engaging and informative session delivered by the NSPCC as part of their Speak Out Stay Safe programme. The visit aimed to help children understand their rights, recognise when something doesn’t feel safe, and learn how to speak out if they ever feel worried or unsure.
During the session, pupils explored what safety means—both online and offline—and discussed the importance of trusted adults who can help when something is wrong. The NSPCC team used age‑appropriate videos, scenarios, and discussions to explain different types of harm and emphasised that every child has the right to feel safe, valued, and listened to.
A key message throughout was that children should never feel alone with their worries. The presenters highlighted practical ways to seek help, including talking to a trusted adult at home or school, and introduced Childline as a confidential resource available whenever children need support.
The session was highly interactive, empowering pupils with the knowledge and confidence to recognise unsafe situations and speak out. Year 5 responded thoughtfully throughout, demonstrating strong awareness and empathy. The visit reinforced our school’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding and helped ensure that every child knows how to stay safe and where to turn for help.
Date: 19th Mar 2026 @ 5:04pm
This week in preschool, we’ve been diving into the classic tale Goldilocks and the Three Bears—but with an exciting twist! Our sensory story sessions brought the story to life in a way that encouraged the children to explore, play, and learn through all their senses.
The children had the chance to feel porridge that was “too hot", compare “big,” “medium,” and “small” items and even explore soft, hard and lumpy textures. Using different materials helped the children retell the story, build new vocabulary, and develop early literacy and communication skills—all while having a wonderful time.
Sensory stories are a fantastic way for children to engage deeply with books and we can’t wait for more story adventures together!
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 5:12pm
Nursery are taking part in the Toothbrushing scheme run by Better Start. At the beginning of each session, the chidlren will clean their teeth and learn about the importance of keeping our teeth healthy. Let's hope we don't blind anyone with our dazzling smiles!
Nursery Have a Sensory Experience
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 10:48am
Things got a little bit messy this week as the chidlren explored shaving foam and paint! This was a great way for the chidlren to build their relationships together as they talked about the feel and smell of the shaving foam. They also talked about what they could see as the shaving foam and paint mixed together.
Year 2 - Being a resilience superhero!
Date: 2nd Mar 2026 @ 4:12pm
In PSHE, we were thinking about our skills for life ‘resilience’. We thought about what resilience means and how we can show it. The children thought about making resilience superheroes, and wrote around how we could demonstrate resilience.
Year 2- Learning about medicines
Date: 27th Feb 2026 @ 2:18pm
In this lesson we learnt abbout different types of medication and how we should only take things that are safe for us. We also spoke about how some is short term while others is for long term illnesses.
Date: 26th Feb 2026 @ 9:17am
Acorns had a fabulous time during our sessory cooking session. We were exploring mixing, storing and pouring using flour milk or water. We had fun and developed our learning and engagement alongside other, building our focus and concentration. We then enjoyed a pancake at snack together.
Date: 26th Feb 2026 @ 9:10am
Today we started the Fit2Go programme with Blackpool FC. Over the next few weeks we will be learning about the importance of a healthy lifestyle and learning some new fun sports and games. In the classroom, we had a lesson all about healthy lifestyles and the coaches explained all of the exciting things we will be doing over the course of the programme. Then we looked at how we can keep our bodies and minds healthy. We were physically activite as well, taking part in an intense dodgeball session.
