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Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 2:58pm
🌐 Year 6 Take Part in Safer Internet Day!
This week, Year 6 celebrated Safer Internet Day. We spent time talking about how to stay safe online and how to make good choices when using the internet.
We shared how we use the internet every day — for games, videos, chatting and learning — and we discussed how to use it responsibly.
🤖 Learning About AI: The Good and the Bad
After Safer Internet Day, we explored Artificial Intelligence (AI).
We found out that AI is all around us — in games, phones, search engines and even spelling tools!
🌟 What We Did:
1. Real or AI?
We looked at pictures and writing to see if they were made by a person or by AI. Some were tricky!
2. Spot the Problem
We talked about how AI can be misused, such as:
- spreading wrong information,
- copying work,
- changing photos,
- making things that could upset someone.
3. Making Good Choices
In groups, we discussed how to use AI safely and fairly.
💡 What We Learned
Year 6 discovered that:
- AI can be helpful — but it sometimes makes mistakes.
- Not everything online is real.
- We should always think carefully before sharing or believing something.
- If we are unsure, we should ask a trusted adult.
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 2:52pm
🍕 Year 6’s Brilliant Build‑Your‑Own Pizza Day!
Today, Year 6 swapped their pens and pencils for aprons and rolling pins as we spent the whole day becoming real‑life pizza chefs! From mixing flour and yeast to taste‑testing our final creations, it was a day full of teamwork, creativity, and (of course) delicious food.
👩🍳 Step 1: Making the Dough
We kicked things off by learning how proper pizza dough is made. Flour everywhere? Yes. Sticky hands? Definitely. Giggles and excitement? Absolutely!
Everyone worked hard to knead their own ball of dough until it was soft, stretchy, and ready to rise. Some students even discovered they had a natural talent for kneading!
🔪 Step 2: Chopping the Toppings
While the dough rested, we moved on to preparing our toppings. The classroom quickly turned into a colourful kitchen full of chopped peppers, onions, mushrooms, sweetcorn, and more.
We practised our safe cutting techniques, and it was amazing to see how confident and careful everyone was.
🎨 Step 3: Designing Our Own Pizzas
This was where the creativity really took off! Once the dough was rolled out, each student designed a pizza that truly showed their personality.
There were smiley‑face pizzas, rainbow‑topping pizzas, and even some very cheesy creations. Everyone took great care arranging their toppings just the way they wanted.
🔥 Step 4: Into the Oven They Go!
Next came the moment of truth! One by one, our pizzas went into the oven, filling the room with the mouth‑watering smell of fresh baking dough.
The excitement grew as each pizza came out looking golden, bubbling, and absolutely delicious.
😋 Step 5: The Best Part – Eating Them!
After all our hard work, we finally got to taste the results. And what a success!
Not only did the pizzas look amazing, but they tasted fantastic too. Many students said this was the best pizza they had ever had—and the secret ingredient? Making it themselves!
Year 5 - Safer Internet Day 2026
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 2:44pm
Year 4 - Safer Internet Day 2026
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 11:08am
Safer Internet Day 2026 – Learning Together for a Safer Digital Future
This week, our whole school joined millions of children across the country in celebrating Safer Internet Day 2026. The theme this year focuses on helping young people use technology responsibly, especially as new tools—like artificial intelligence—become a bigger part of everyday life.
To kick off our learning, the children took part in the BBC Live Lesson, which explored how to stay safe, make thoughtful choices online and recognise when something doesn’t seem quite right. The interactive format kept pupils engaged, and they particularly enjoyed the real-life scenarios that helped them think about how to be kind and responsible digital citizens.
We also held a whole-school assembly dedicated to the safe and sensible use of AI. Together, we discussed what AI is, how it can be helpful, and—most importantly—how to use it safely. Pupils learned how AI tools work, why it’s important not to share personal information, and how to seek help from a trusted adult if something online makes them feel unsure.
Thank you for continuing to support safe and positive online habits at home. By working together, we can help our children navigate the digital world with confidence and care.
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 9:15am
This week, we looked at what flooding is and how it can affect people's lives. We were shown some examples of flood defences and we had to decide which ones we thought were the most effective. We used our brilliant oracy skills throughout this lesson to explain our reasons for our opinions.
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 9:10am
KS2 Learns About Hinduism in a Special Assembly
This week, KS2 enjoyed a wonderful assembly led by a British Hindu visitor who came in to share her experiences and teach us all about Hinduism. She explained that Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions and that many Hindus believe in one supreme spirit, Brahman, understood through different deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, and Lakshmi.
We learned about puja, a type of worship that can take place at home or in a temple, and how many Hindu families keep a small shrine where they offer flowers, food, or light a lamp. She also told us about colourful festivals like Holi, which celebrates spring and new beginnings, and Diwali, the festival of lights.
The assembly was engaging, informative, and a brilliant way for KS2 to deepen their understanding of Hindu beliefs and traditions.
Date: 9th Feb 2026 @ 9:19am
They worked brilliantly together, using their loud, clear voices and putting real enthusiasm into every line. The recording session gave them a fantastic preview of what it will feel like to perform on the big stage, and their energy was wonderful to see. We can’t wait to hear the final performance—well done, everyone!
Year 2- Story Telling Workshop!
Date: 9th Feb 2026 @ 9:16am
The children learned how sound can bring a story to life, create mood and atmosphere, and help the audience connect with the characters. They listened carefully, joined in with activities, and had lots of fun experimenting with how music can change the feeling of a scene.
Date: 9th Feb 2026 @ 9:14am
Year 2- Exploring human and physical features!
Date: 9th Feb 2026 @ 9:12am
Date: 9th Feb 2026 @ 9:09am
Year 2 were thrilled to be visited by Dan Worsley. The children loved listening to his imaginative and exciting story all about an alien, and they were completely captivated from start to finish. His energetic storytelling sparked their curiosity and inspired them to think creatively about their own writing. It was a memorable session that left everyone buzzing with ideas!
Year 3 visit from Reverend Peter
Date: 7th Feb 2026 @ 7:56am
Year 3 Welcome Reverend Peter for an Inspiring Lesson on Discipleship
This week, Year 3 were delighted to welcome Reverend Peter into school for a special lesson all about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. His visit offered the children a unique opportunity to explore faith, influence, and personal values in a meaningful and engaging way.
Reverend Peter began by sharing his own personal journey, explaining how he became a follower of Jesus and what being a disciple means in his everyday life. The children listened with great interest as he talked about the people, experiences, and moments that shaped his path.
To deepen their understanding, Reverend Peter read from the Bible—Matthew 4:19, the well‑known verse where Jesus says, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Together, they explored what this phrase means and how it teaches Christians to inspire, guide, and encourage others through kindness, compassion, and example.
Following the reading, the children reflected on the important people in their own lives—those who influence them, inspire them, and whom they choose to follow. They wrote down these names and discussed the reasons behind their choices. This simple activity led to some deep, thoughtful conversations and many insightful questions from the children.
A huge thank you to Reverend Peter for his time, openness, and thoughtful teaching. We look forward to welcoming him back for another visit soon.
Date: 7th Feb 2026 @ 7:39am
Year 3 Dive into Imagination with Author Dan Worsley
Our Year 3 students were treated to an unforgettable morning when the amazing author Dan Worsley visited to deliver one of his high‑energy storytelling workshops. From the moment he began, Dan’s animated style had every child completely hooked.
With his trademark enthusiasm, Dan transported the children straight to a mysterious, litter‑strewn beach. There, looming among the piles of rubbish, was a bizarre sea creature like no other. The children gasped as they imagined it's eight long, thick tentacles, crooked, jagged teeth, and a circular,red eye capable of shooting a laser beam. This strange creature devoured every scrap of rubbish it could find—but despite his helpful intentions, he accidentally frightened the local people, who chased him away. Without their unexpected helper, the rubbish quickly began to pile up again…
Dan’s storytelling not only captured the children's imaginations but inspired them to create worlds of their own. After the tale, the Year 3 pupils set to work sketching their own unique sea creatures, each more inventive than the last. They eagerly described what their creatures looked like, how they behaved, and what magical or monstrous abilities they possessed.
The classroom buzzed with creativity, laughter, and excitement. It was clear the children thoroughly enjoyed every moment of their workshop. Many left still chatting animatedly about their creatures—and they absolutely cannot wait for Dan Worsley’s next visit.
A huge thank you to Dan for igniting such imaginative thinking. We’re already looking forward to the next adventure!
Date: 6th Feb 2026 @ 4:03pm
We have been reading the story Lost and Found about a little boy and a penguin.To his surprise, the boy finds a penguin standing outside his door, and assumes the penguin must be lost. The boy is determined to help this sad and lonely visitor and sets off on an epic quest to help the penguin get back home.
Take a look at how we painted and collaged a penguin and wrote words about the story and it's characters.
Date: 6th Feb 2026 @ 3:20pm
Acorns have enjoyed engaging in a variety of stories this week to celebrate National story week. We love how our stories come alive and engaging with lots of sensory props, especially the water spray!
This week we listened to Whatever next, Pete the Cat and Space adventure. We also shared lots of different stories one to one.
Reception learn about Antarctica
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 9:49pm
This week we have been learning about the continent Antarctica. We looked it on the world map, identifying the surrounding ocean and why it is white. We introduced a range of new vocabularly exploring its meaning and using stem sentences to put it into context. We discussed the different animals that like in cold climates and how they have adapted to survive. We focused on the Emperor penguin describing is features and what it looks like. To support our learning in provsion the children enjoyed painting and collaging penguins, playing with the smal world figures in the water tray and creating their own narratives in the tough tray. The children produced some lovely writing labelling the different parts of the penguins using their phonic knowledge.
Nursery and Their Strong Fingers
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 8:08pm
We are working hard to build up our finger strength in Nursery to help us develop a strong pencil grip. This weeks challenge - to fill the tiny holes on a Duplo board with water using a pipette! It took skill, concentration and a lot of patience. the children rose to the challenge and became very skilled at filling the tiny holes! We will have the strongest fingers in the whole of Blackpool!
Nursery Give the Animals a Wash
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 7:58pm
After reading the story "Alan's Big Scary Teeth" we talked about different animals and where they live. We found out about lions, tigers and elephants and how they live in hot countries. We then looked on the globe to see where the countries are. The children then decided the animals needed a good wash! They used pipettes and small brushes to scrub them clean!
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 10:59am
Acorns are exploring and developing their understanding of daily routines. This week we have been looking at our morning routines. We enjoy learning through songs and rhymes and visuals. We are beginning to show our understanding by independently show a morning routine of with n adult supporting us.
Year 4 - R.A.P. with Alim Kamara
Date: 4th Feb 2026 @ 4:26pm
As part of National Storytelling Week 2026, our Year 4 pupils enjoyed an inspiring online workshop led by storyteller and rapper Alim Kamara. The session, delivered live via Zoom, was a vibrant celebration of music, rhythm and the power of storytelling.
The workshop formed part of the National Literacy Trust’s nationwide events for Key Stage 2, designed to help children explore how stories can be told through sound, lyrics and performance. During the interactive session, pupils learned how storytelling and rap can come together to create powerful narratives. They were guided through the process of shaping their own lyrics and experimenting with rhythm—discovering firsthand how words can come alive through music.
The event formed part of this year’s national theme, “Soundtrack Your Story”, celebrating how music can enhance storytelling and ignite children’s love for reading and writing. Supported by the National Literacy Trust and the National Year of Reading 2026, the workshop provided a rich opportunity for pupils to develop their confidence, creativity and enjoyment of literacy.
Date: 4th Feb 2026 @ 2:34pm
Today, we used concrete resources to represent a range of doubles. We learnt a double is the same repeated and used ladybird templates to represent this before completing a sorting activity to recognise whether something is a double or not.
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 9:09pm
In RE, our focus has been Hindu Dharma. Our key question for the year is ‘Does it matter how we treat the world? During our learning we have
answered the question ‘How might people express their devotion?’
Year 2 - Exploring food chains!
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 9:06pm
School Council- Symposium Meeting January 2026
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 7:52pm
On Friday 30th January, the Year 5 & 6 school councillors visited Highfurlong School for the Spring meeting. Here, they met with other Blackpool schools to reflect on issues that had been raised in the previous meeting.
First, they listened to a guest speaker from Blackpool Council who chatted to the children about trading standards and the illegal selling of certain items. He talked about the selling of knives and vapes to underaged children, the illegal vapes and toys that are sold along the promenade and perfumes that have harsh chemicals in them.
They then took part in a discussion about climate change and pollution, led by Blackpool Council's Active Travel Team. They created their own 'Blackpool' by deciding what they thought should 'stop', 'start' or 'change' in Blackpool to improve the environment.
School Council- Raising money for Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 7:27pm
Lydia in Y6 was invited to our meeting to discuss ways of raising money for a charity close to her heart- Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
She explained how she visited there as a 4-year-old child due to a road traffic accident. She injured her leg and needed surgery, and they were a great help to her over the years. Without the hospital’s help, Lydia would not have recovered and be able to walk as she does today. She also reminded us that there are two other girls in school who also visit the hospital regularly
Everyone came up with some great ideas: cupcake sale, strawberry sale, cookies sale, cake bake sale, Easter Run, lemonade sale, chocolate strawberry sale. We then voted for our favourite way to raise money and voted for selling a selection of cupcakes and cookies.
