Year 4 enjoyed watching a live online assembly about the FIFA World Cup, where they learned valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, respect and resilience. The children discussed how these qualities help both athletes and ourselves to achieve our goals. Afterwards, we watched the highlights of the England v Norway match and reflected on how the players demonstrated determination and excellent sportsmanship throughout the game.
Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Development (SMSC): Blog items
Year 5 - Always Time: Crazy Maps
Date: 25th Sep 2026 @ 3:21pm
During this week’s Always Time activity, the children enjoyed a creative challenge using pencils to chase kidney beans and pieces of pasta around a sheet of paper. As they moved the objects, they created a range of interesting lines, patterns and “crazy maps”. The activity encouraged creativity, concentration and fine motor control, while providing a fun opportunity for pupils to work independently and celebrate making positive choices throughout the week.
Eco at Boundary- Gardening Club
Date: 25th Sep 2026 @ 10:59am
Eco Gardening Club Gets Ready for Winter
This week, our Eco Gardening Club has been busy preparing the school garden for the colder months ahead. The children rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into a variety of gardening jobs, showing fantastic enthusiasm and teamwork.
The gardeners carefully weeded the beds, planted seeds and plants ready for future growth, and worked hard to tidy the garden. They helped remove dead leaves, faded flowers, and plants that had reached the end of their growing season, making sure the garden is healthy and ready for winter.
The children loved spending time outdoors and learning how to care for the environment. They were excited to get their hands dirty and certainly demonstrated their growing "green fingers"! Through their gardening activities, they learnt about the importance of looking after plants, the changing seasons, and how gardens need different care throughout the year.
We are very proud of all the hard work the children put in. Their efforts have helped keep our garden looking neat and ready for the months ahead. We cannot wait to see the results of the seeds they have planted and watch the garden come back to life in the spring.
Well done, Eco Gardening Club! 🌱🍂🍁🌿
Democracy and Student Council Elections in Year 1
Date: 25th Sep 2026 @ 7:19am
Over the last two weeks, Year 1 has been learning all about democracy and the Five British Values. The children explored what democracy means and why it is important that everyone has a voice and can share their opinions.
This learning marked the beginning of our Student Council elections. As part of their Reading into Writing lessons, the children wrote their own manifestos, sharing the ideas and changes they would like to make if they were chosen to represent their class. They worked hard to think of ways to make our school an even better place and practised presenting their ideas clearly and confidently.
Some children then chose to put themselves forward as candidates and bravely stood in front of their classmates to read their manifestos aloud. We were incredibly proud of their confidence, enthusiasm, and willingness to take on a leadership role within the school.
This week, the children took part in a democratic vote to elect their Beech Class and Hazel Class councillors. Each child had the opportunity to cast their vote and experience the election process first-hand. It was a fantastic way to bring our learning to life and help the children understand how democracy works in our community.
We would like to congratulate our newly elected class councillors and thank all of the children who took part. We look forward to seeing the positive contributions they will make as members of the Student Council this year!
Reception- Rosies Walk Around Reception's Garden
Date: 24th Sep 2026 @ 5:06pm
This week, Reception had great fun exploring the delightful story Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins. The children thoroughly enjoyed following Rosie the hen on her journey around the farm and were inspired to recreate her adventure by building their own obstacle course outdoors. As they navigated the course, they used positional language from the story, including around, over, across, past, through and under, helping to develop their vocabulary and understanding of space and movement. The children showed excellent teamwork, imagination and enthusiasm as they brought Rosie’s journey to life through active learning and play.
"I'm going over the haystack... and jumping off!" Bella
"I'm going under the beehive" Mathew
"Let's go through the fence" Tommy- Lee
Year 5 - School Council Elections
Date: 24th Sep 2026 @ 2:35pm
At Boundary Primary School, democracy is one of the key British Values that we promote, helping children understand the importance of having a voice and making fair decisions together.
Pupils who wished to become our School Council representative confidently put themselves forward as candidates. They prepared and shared their manifestos with the class, explaining why they would be a good representative and how they could help improve school life for everyone. Each candidate spoke clearly about their ideas, listened respectfully to questions, and demonstrated great confidence and responsibility.
The class listened carefully to every manifesto, showing respect for different opinions and recognising that everyone had the right to share their views. After hearing from all of the candidates, pupils took part in a vote. This allowed everyone to have an equal say in choosing their representative, just as citizens do in democratic elections.
We were incredibly proud of all the candidates for their courage and enthusiasm. The election helped us develop our understanding of democracy, respect and responsibility, while reminding us that every vote counts and every voice matters.
Eco at Boundary- Awarded The Green Flag!
Date: 23rd Sep 2026 @ 1:55pm
🌿 Boundary Achieves Green Flag Award for the 7th Time! 🌿
We are absolutely delighted to announce that Boundary Primary School has once again been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Eco-Schools Award, making this our seventh Green Flag achievement. What an incredible accomplishment!
The Green Flag Eco-Schools Award recognises schools for their outstanding commitment to environmental education, sustainability and taking positive action to protect our planet. Achieving this award is a testament to the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm shown by our entire school community.
At Boundary, environmental responsibility is embedded throughout school life. Our dedicated Eco Warriors lead the way, encouraging everyone to think carefully about the impact our actions have on the environment. Through a range of cross-curricular learning opportunities in subjects such as Science and Geography, children develop their understanding of important environmental issues and consider how they can make a difference both locally and globally.
The Eco-Schools programme is a pupil-led initiative that empowers young people to take action on environmental issues within their school, local community and beyond. Following the Eco-Schools framework, our pupils have helped to drive improvements that support sustainability and environmental awareness.
Throughout the year, the children have worked hard to:
Reduce our carbon footprint
Cut down on waste and increase recycling
Save energy wherever possible
Promote biodiversity around our school grounds
Encourage healthy lifestyles that support both physical and mental wellbeing
This award belongs to everyone at Boundary. We would like to say a huge well done to our fantastic Eco Warriors, all of our children, staff and families who have supported our environmental journey throughout the year.
While we are incredibly proud to celebrate this achievement, we know that caring for our planet is an ongoing journey. The challenge now begins again as we set our sights on achieving an eighth Green Flag Award in 2027. Together, we will continue to make positive choices that help protect our environment and create a more sustainable future for all.
Congratulations, Boundary! Seven Green Flags and counting! 🌎💚🏳️🌿
Date: 23rd Sep 2026 @ 1:13pm
Boundary Primary School Council Elections 2026
Today, the whole school took part in the School Council Elections. Any child who wished to run for School Councillor had the opportunity to write a manifesto, explain why they would make a good representative, and present their ideas to their class.
After listening carefully to each candidate, the children took part in a secret ballot vote. The votes were then counted, verified, and the results announced during a special results assembly.
This activity provided a wonderful opportunity for children to experience the British Value of Democracy firsthand. They learnt that everyone has a voice, that different opinions should be respected, and that decisions can be made fairly through voting. By taking part in the election process, our pupils developed a greater understanding of how democratic systems work and the importance of making informed choices.
We are incredibly proud of all the children who worked hard to write and deliver their manifestos, listened respectfully to their peers, and participated in a fair and democratic election process.
Congratulations to our newly elected School Councillors! We look forward to seeing the positive contributions they will make to our school community throughout the year.
Date: 18th Sep 2026 @ 3:45pm
This week during our Always Time reward session, Rowan Class enjoyed taking part in some fun Silly Science and Challenge Games. The children were set two exciting challenges: using centrifugal force to remove an orange from the bottom of a jug without touching it, and using their understanding of Archimedes’ principle to lift a pen out of a cylinder of water. There was lots of discussion, teamwork and laughter as pupils tested their ideas and celebrated their successes. It was fantastic to see everyone engaged, problem-solving and having fun as a reward for making positive choices throughout the week. 🍊🖊️🔬
Date: 18th Sep 2026 @ 10:51am
This week, we have been enjoying the story No-Bot, the Robot with No Bottom, a funny picture book about Bernard the Robot, who loses his bottom and goes on an exciting adventure to find it again.
Inspired by the story, we took part in lots of robot-themed activities. We painted robots, created robot pictures using a variety of art materials, and made robots using different shapes during transient art activities at the maths table. We also explored patterns by continuing and creating our own robot patterns.
Alongside our learning about robots, we talked about what it means to be a good friend. The children shared their ideas about friendship and discussed how being kind, helpful, caring and respectful are important ways to show we are a good friend to others, as well as being our School Values too.
We have had a wonderful week full of creativity, learning and fun!
Children of Boundary Welcome Duke of Edinburgh to Stanley Park
Date: 15th Sep 2026 @ 4:29pm
Today, children from Boundary were delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Stanley Park, Blackpool, as part of the park's special centenary celebrations.
The children were excited to be part of this memorable occasion and enjoyed the opportunity to see such an important visitor celebrating 100 years of one of Blackpool's most treasured landmarks.
A wonderful experience for our pupils and a fantastic way to mark this significant milestone in our local community.
School Council Elections Launch 2026
Date: 14th Sep 2026 @ 5:14pm
School Council Elections Are Here!
This week marks the exciting launch of our School Council Elections, giving pupils the opportunity to have their voices heard and play an important role in shaping school life.
The elections officially began today with a whole-school assembly, where children learned about the British Value of democracy, why voting is important, and what it means to be a School Councillor.
During the assembly, pupils explored the qualities and characteristics that make an effective School Councillor. They discussed the importance of leadership, responsibility, listening to others, and representing their classmates. Children also learned how they can promote themselves positively and encourage their peers to vote for them.
Being a member of the School Council is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference, share ideas, and help improve our school community. It is a role that requires commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to listen to and represent others.
Could You Be Our Next School Councillor?
Do you have great ideas? Are you a good listener? Do you want to help make our school even better?
If so, your school needs YOU!
Date: 10th Sep 2026 @ 10:23am
Acorns' topic this term is What Makes Me Me? To support our learning, we have been enjoying the sensory story All About Me. The children have engaged enthusiastically with the story through a multi-sensory approach, exploring a range of exciting resources using their senses. These activities have provided lots of opportunities for fun, while also helping to develop engagement in group activities, as well as improving focus, concentration and shared experiences with their peers.
Have a look at our learning!
Year 5 - PSHE: Our Always Promises
Date: 7th Sep 2026 @ 4:20pm
At the start of the lesson, the children were challenged to remember as many of the Always Promises as possible but it had to be the exact wording – working together and building on the answers of others they did just that!
Next, each table was given an Always Promise and asked to right down firstly, a definition and secondly an example of what that Always Promise would look like if someone was keeping that promise – we then rotated around the tables to repeat the task.
Year 5: Resilience is Rewarding!
Date: 21st Jul 2026 @ 12:32pm
This challenge was a fantastic opportunity for the children in Rowan Class to develop their resilience, perseverance, and gross motor skills. The children were tasked with getting a ball into a cup without touching the ball with their hands, encouraging them to think creatively and work together to solve the problem.
At first, many of the children found the task tricky and needed several attempts before they were successful. Rather than giving up, they demonstrated great perseverance, trying different strategies and learning from each attempt. It was wonderful to see their determination grow as they faced challenges and kept going, even when things did not work the first time.
The activity also helped to strengthen the children's gross motor skills as they used coordinated body movements to control and guide the ball. They practised balance, coordination, and spatial awareness while carefully manoeuvring the ball towards the cup.
Most importantly, the children showed resilience throughout the activity. They embraced mistakes as learning opportunities, adapted their approaches, and celebrated each other's successes. By the end of the lesson, there were many proud smiles as the children achieved their goal through teamwork, problem-solving, and a positive attitude.
We are incredibly proud of the determination and effort shown by everyone in Rowan Class. Well done, Rowan Class! 🌟
Date: 16th Jul 2026 @ 11:59am
Year 4 had a fantastic time during their outdoor learning session, exploring nature in a fun and creative way. The children took part in three exciting scavenger hunts, working together to find a variety of natural objects and signs of wildlife. They also used leaves, sticks, stones and other natural materials to create impressive pictures of animals, showing great imagination and teamwork. To finish the session, the children enjoyed nature sketching, carefully observing their surroundings and producing some beautiful artwork inspired by the world around them.
Date: 16th Jul 2026 @ 7:23am
Today, Year 1 had a wonderful visit from Fisher's Family Farm. We were very excited to meet lots of different animals and learn more about them.
The children enjoyed petting some of the animals, including goats, donkeys and rabbits. It was a fantastic hands-on experience, and everyone loved getting up close to the friendly animals. We also enjoyed looking at all the other animals and finding out interesting facts about them.
The visit was a fun and memorable experience for Year 1, and we would like to say a big thank you to Fisher's Family Farm for bringing their animals to our school. We had a wonderful day! 🐐🐴🐇
Year 5 - Visit to the Mobile Farm
Date: 15th Jul 2026 @ 11:30am
Year 5 were delighted to welcome Mobile Farm this morning The children had the excitingopportunity to meet and learn about a variety of farm animals up close.
During the visit, pupils met goats, sheep, a donkey, a dog, and a pig, along with several other friendly animals. The children listened carefully to interesting facts about the animals, including how they are cared for and the important role they play on a farm. Many pupils enjoyed asking questions and sharing their own knowledge and experiences. The visit provided a fantastic hands-on learning experience, allowing pupils to observe the animals closely and appreciate the different characteristics of each one. It was lovely to see the excitement on their faces as they interacted with the animals in the sunshine.
Year 5 - Geography: My Region and the Western United States
Date: 13th Jul 2026 @ 2:16pm
Geography Recap – My Region (North West) and the Western United States
This week, Year 5 completed the penultimate lesson of our Geography unit, My Region and the Western United States. We spent the lesson revisiting everything we have learned and taking part in a fun recap quiz to test our knowledge. Throughout this topic, we have explored the fascinating geography of the Western United States and compared it with our own region, the North West of England. We learned that the Western United States is made up of 13 states and is much larger than the UK. Because of its enormous size, it contains a wide range of landscapes, climates and biomes, including deserts, rainforests, tundra and forests.
We also discovered that the Western United States has some incredible physical features, such as the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado River and famous volcanoes like Mount Saint Helens. Unlike the UK, some parts of the Western United States experience earthquakes and volcanic activity due to the San Andreas Fault. During our recap, we revised important geographical vocabulary, including population, population density, climate, biome, vegetation belt, industry and GDP. We used these terms to help us compare places accurately and explain similarities and differences between regions.
One of the most interesting things we learned is that although the Western United States has some very large and busy cities, much of the land is sparsely populated. In contrast, the UK has a much higher population density. We also explored how differences in climate and physical geography affect the way people live and work in different places. Next, we will use all of this knowledge to make detailed comparisons between our North West region and different states in the Western United States. We are looking forward to finding out which places are most similar to where we live and which are the most different!
Well done, Year 5, for all your hard work throughout this exciting geography unit! 🌍✨
Date: 10th Jul 2026 @ 11:22am
Today, Reception had a wonderful visit from the mobile farm. We were very excited to meet lots of different animals and learn all about how to care for them. The children had the opportunity to see and touch a variety of farm animals, including rabbits, goats, sheep, chickens, cows and a pig. The farmers taught us interesting facts about each animal, such as what they eat, where they live, and how they grow. The children were incredibly gentle and respectful when handling the animals. Many of them showed great confidence as they stroked the rabbits and asked thoughtful questions. It was lovely to see their curiosity and enthusiasm throughout the day. This hands-on experience helped bring our learning to life and gave the children a better understanding of life on a farm. It also encouraged them to develop their communication skills, build confidence, and learn about caring for living things. We would like to thank the mobile farm staff for providing such an enjoyable and educational experience. Reception had a fantastic day and created many special memories that they will be talking about for a long time to come!
Reception-Role Play Ice- Cream Shop
Date: 10th Jul 2026 @ 11:05am
Our Reception children had lots of fun in our Ice Cream Shop role-play area. They enjoyed taking on different roles, including being shopkeepers and customers, as they practised buying and selling ice creams.
The children used their speaking and listening skills to take orders, serve customers, and handle payments. They showed great imagination and confidence as they acted out real-life situations.
To make the role play even more exciting, the children dressed in their summer clothes ready for a trip to the beach. They wore hats, sunglasses, and other holiday outfits, helping to bring the seaside theme to life.
Everyone had a wonderful time learning through play, developing their communication, social, and maths skills while having plenty of fun together. 🍦☀️🏖️
"My favourite flavour ice cream is strawberry" Cherry
"I'm wearing the flip flops- I'm going to go to the beach with my ice cream" Zara
"I'm selling ice-lollies and ice creams to Harley and Dolcie" Theo
Reception- Our Trip To The Beach
Date: 10th Jul 2026 @ 10:55am
We had a very exciting trip to St Anne's-on-the-Sea. We travelled through Blackpool town centre and along the promenade before arriving at the beach.
The sun was shining, the sky was a beautiful clear blue, and a gentle breeze helped to keep us cool. We were all well prepared to stay safe in the sun, wearing hats and sunglasses, applying sun cream, and drinking plenty of water to stay hydrated. We also enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch together.
After lunch, we showed how responsible we are by recycling our rubbish. We carefully sorted it into food waste, brown paper, and plastic, helping to look after our environment.
We worked as teams to build sandcastles, collect shells and pebbles to decorate them, and create roads around our castles. The winning team was Mrs McAllister's group, who did a fantastic job of building the biggest sandcastle on the beach!
After lunch, we had lots of fun playing What Time Is It, Mr Wolf? Before long, it was time to pack up our belongings and walk back to the bus. We were all tired but happy, and looking forward to enjoying an ice cream when we returned to school.
We were so tired after our busy day at the beach that some of us even fell asleep on the bus on the way home!
It was a wonderful day at the seaside and everyone had a fantastic time. 🌞🏖️🍦
Date: 10th Jul 2026 @ 10:03am
Following our wonderful trip to St Annes Beach, the children continued the seaside fun back at school by visiting our very own ice cream shop in the garden! The children enjoyed taking turns to purchase their own ice creams, practising their speaking, listening and social skills as they ordered their favourite flavoure. They loved role-playing as both customers and shopkeepers, making the experience even more exciting. It was a special treat to help us cool off after a busy and enjoyable day at the beach. There were lots of smiles, laughter and happy memories as the children relaxed and shared their ice creams with friends. What a fantastic way to finish a lovely day of learning and adventure!
Year 3 Glow In the Dark Dodgeball Fun!
Date: 9th Jul 2026 @ 5:24pm
What an exciting and energetic time Year 3 had during our Glow in the Dark Dodgeball event! The hall was transformed into a neon wonderland as the children arrived ready for action, dressed in bright neon bibs and colourful sweatbands that glowed brilliantly under the lights.
The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement from the moment the games began. The children showed fantastic enthusiasm as they competed against one another in a series of fast-paced dodgeball matches. There were plenty of dodges, catches and throws, with everyone giving their best effort while having lots of fun.
As the neon colours lit up the hall, the children worked hard to encourage their teammates and demonstrated excellent sportsmanship throughout the event. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, cheering each other on and celebrating both victories and great individual performances.
The glow-in-the-dark theme made the experience even more memorable, creating a unique and exciting environment that the children absolutely loved. The neon bibs and sweatbands added to the fun, helping everyone get into the spirit of the event.
Most importantly, the session encouraged the children to stay active, develop their teamwork skills and build their confidence while enjoying some friendly competition with their classmates.
A huge well done to all of Year 3 for their fantastic participation, positive attitudes and excellent behaviour. It was a glowing success, and we look forward to more fun sporting events in the future! 🌟🏐💚💛🩷💙
Year 1 Active Blackpool session
Date: 8th Jul 2026 @ 11:17am
Today, Year 1 had a fantastic time working with Active Blackpool and taking part in a range of fun, energetic games. The children showed great enthusiasm as they ran, jumped, balanced and worked together through a variety of exciting activities designed to keep everyone active and engaged.
There were lots of smiles, laughter and teamwork throughout the session as the children challenged themselves and encouraged their friends. It was wonderful to see everyone having so much fun while developing their physical skills and confidence.
The highlight of the day was our special glow-in-the-dark activity! The children were amazed as they glowed and moved around in the dark, creating a truly memorable experience. It was a fantastic way to finish an action-packed session and one that the children will be talking about for a long time.
A huge thank you to Active Blackpool for providing such an enjoyable and exciting experience. Well done, Year 1, for your excellent participation, energy and enthusiasm throughout the day! 🌟🏃♂️✨
