PSHE & RSE: Blog items
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 3:31pm
To start RSE week, we decided what the ground rules were during our RSE sessions.
Our first lesson, looked at the human lifecycle and some basic facts about puberty. We discuss at what stage humans reproduce and how our bodies change during this time. We then focused on what puberty is during the second lesson. We were given facts about puberty and we had to sort them to match the correct picture. We also recapped how our bodies change during puberty and which changes are specific to males and which changes are specific to females. Separately, as a class of girls and a class of boys, we spoke about periods and the girls looked at sanitary products.
During our third RSE lesson this week, we looked at what a healthy relationship looks like. To start, we discussed what a friendship is and what makes a good friend. Then we looked at statements and pictures about/of friendships and we had to decide whether it was an example of a healthy relationship or not.
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 2:54pm
Over the psst few weeks the children have been learning about people who help use in the community. Today Grace and Holly the PCSOs who work on Grange Park came into Reception to talk to us about their role within the community. They talked to use about what they do at work and how they support the families and schools in the area. We found out why they wear a uniform and that they have a special ID badge. The children asked some super questions and enjoyed trying on the different costumes and props that they brought with them.
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 4:40pm
This week, we have completed our RSE learning. We explored ways in which we are different to each other, how we have changed and become more independent since we were a baby, looked at different family types and learnt the Scientific names for private parts. All our learning was through a story of a child named Jai who had a baby brother and made friends with a new child at School even though they were very different.
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 1:29pm
RSE Week at School!
This week has been RSE Week (Relationships and Sex Education), and Year 6 have been learning about some really important topics that help us understand ourselves, our bodies, and how we communicate with others. Here’s a look at what we’ve covered in class.
🗣️ Communication in Relationships
We explored what good communication looks like in all types of relationships—whether that’s with friends, family members, or people in our school community.
We talked about:
- Listening carefully to others
- Speaking honestly and kindly
- Respecting other people’s feelings
- How misunderstandings happen, and how to fix them
- Why healthy relationships make us feel safe, valued, and supported
Good communication helps everyone work together and get along.
💻 Communication Online
Talking to people online can feel different from talking in real life. We discussed:
- How to stay safe online
- Why we shouldn’t share personal information
- What respectful messages look like
- How to spot something that doesn’t feel right
- Who to talk to if we’re unsure or uncomfortable
We also learned that it’s okay to step away from online conversations and that being kind matters just as much online as it does in person.
🧬 Puberty
We learned that puberty is a natural stage of growing up that everyone goes through—just at different times. During puberty, the body begins to change to become physically mature. Some of the things we covered include:
- Changes in height and body shape
- Hair growth
- Skin changes
- Emotional changes
- The importance of hygiene
- Why everyone’s journey through puberty is unique
The main message: puberty is normal, and it’s okay to ask questions about it.
👶 From Conception to Birth
Finally, we learned about how a baby develops. This included:
- How a fertilised egg grows into an embryo
- How the embryo becomes a developing baby (a foetus)
- What happens inside the womb over nine months
- How the baby gets nutrients and oxygen
- How amazing the human body is at creating and protecting new life
We approached this in a scientific way, focusing on biology and the incredible stages of human development.
🌟 A Great Week of Learning
RSE Week helped us understand more about ourselves, the people around us, and how to build healthy, respectful relationships. We learned how to communicate clearly, stay safe online, look after our bodies, and appreciate the amazing science of human growth.
Year 6 have handled these topics maturely and thoughtfully—well done everyone!
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 7:57am
This week, the children explored the story Julian Is a Mermaid, focusing on the message behind the text and its link to managing and challenging stereotypes. They discussed common stereotypes, such as the idea that girls can’t play football, and shared their own views and experiences. The lesson also developed Oracy skills, with a focus on probing, challenging, agreeing with, and building on others’ ideas. The children made links between these discussion skills and dialogue between characters in a playscript. They also discussed the importance of asking questions and using body language to show active listening and respect for others’ opinions.
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 7:40am
This week our focus was Self control and how to manage our emotions. In assembly and in class, we discussed the different things that irritate us and how this can build up into anger that might make us want to explore. We talked about how to recognise that feeling and the different ways we can help ourselves to ensure we don't explode as this might get us into trouble. In our PSHE lesson, we practiced techniques we can use when we feel angry.
Reception safe and unsafe 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.
