: Blog items
Date: 5th Jan 2026 @ 4:09pm
This week, we started the lesson using our oracy skills looking at a statement which said “There will be areas around school which are silent” and a “which one doesn’t belong scenario”. Next, we discussed what noise pollution is and how we hear sound because materials vibrate. Towards the end of the lesson, we went on a sound walk around school to see if there are any areas which are silent and noted down all the sounds we heard.
Date: 5th Jan 2026 @ 4:03pm
This week we had a listening and appraising lesson. We remembered that to listen and appraise we need to have good active listening skills to be able to talk about the dimensions of the music. For our group task, we had to discuss what the beat was like, the time signature, the tempo, what instruments we could hear, the structure of the song, the genre, the pitch and the tonality. Afterwards, we had a go at singing the song for the first time.
Date: 19th Dec 2025 @ 9:45am
Wishing all our families a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the NewYear.
Date: 19th Dec 2025 @ 9:37am
Acorns had fun taking part in the Elf run in the dance hall. We enjoyed reindeer racing, elf running and Santa snowballs. It was lots of fun.
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 2:57pm
Year 4 had a fantastic time taking part in a festive challenge circuit to help raise money for Brian House and Trinity Hospice. The children also wore elf and Christmas accessories to add to the fun!
The circuit included a range of physical challenges that tested the children’s speed, accuracy and strength. The children worked together, encouraged one another and demonstrated great teamwork skills.
Well done Year 4, for a huge physical effort and for supporting two local charities.
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 2:49pm
Year 5 have been learning how to identify and write equivalent fractions, as well as how to add and subtract fractions, including mixed number fractions. Through practical activities and visual representations, the children have developed a secure understanding of how fractions work.
A key focus of this learning has been helping the children understand that a larger denominator does not mean a larger part. By using bar modelling and fraction models, they explored how fractions are divided into equal parts and learned that the more parts a whole is split into, the smaller each part becomes.
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 2:43pm
In Year 5, the children have been developing their descriptive writing skills through an imaginative task based on a visit to Santa’s Grotto. Using their five senses, they carefully described what they could see, hear, smell, touch and feel, helping their writing to come alive for the reader.
Throughout this unit, the children have focused on using a range of advanced language features to enhance their work. These included fronted adverbials to set the scene and add variety to sentence openings, expanded noun phrases to give more detailed descriptions, and relative clauses to provide additional information and improve sentence fluency.
The children showed great creativity and enthusiasm, producing vivid and engaging pieces of writing that demonstrated both their imagination and their growing confidence with more complex sentence structures.
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 11:27am
It was the Reception Christmas Party today!
All the children came in their party clothes and had lots of fun singing, dancing, playing games, such as pass the parcel, musical statues and musical bumps. Then, to everyone's surprise, Santa came to visit with Christmas presents for everyone! After this, we had some party snacks before finishing for the Christmas Holidays!
Merry Christmas and a Happty New Year from everyone in Reception!
Reception write letters to Santa
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 10:55am
The children have been busy in continuous provision this week, wrting their own letters to Santa. The children worked independently, using the sound mat to sound out the different items they wanted and then added them to their list. They then took their letters home to post in time for Christmas.
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 10:27am
Everyone in Reception was so excited because today was the Elf Run!
We all took part doing different sporting activities in the dance studio. There were six Elf Stations, The Ski Lodge, Christmas Yoga, Santa's Step Up, Toy Soldier Pressups, Elf Hurdles and the Snowball Toss
The children all took turns, cheered each other on and worked well together in their groups.
Take a look at how well we did!
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 9:23am
Year 3 had a fantastic time taking part in a festive challenge circuit to help raise money for Brian House and Trinity Hospice. The children embraced the event with great enthusiasm, wearing elf and Christmas accessories to add to the fun and festive atmosphere.
The circuit included a range of exciting challenges that tested the children’s speed, accuracy and strength. From energetic physical activities to skill-based games, everyone gave their best effort and showed brilliant determination throughout.
Most importantly, the children worked together, encouraged one another and demonstrated a wonderful sense of teamwork and community spirit. It was a fun-filled and meaningful way to support two very important charities.
Well done to Year 3 for their fantastic effort and for helping to make a difference! 🎄👏
Gerry and George: The Cheeky Ginger Elves’ Final Classroom Adventure!
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 9:22am
What a whirlwind of festive fun we’ve had with Gerry and George, our mischievous ginger elves! From the moment they arrived, they’ve kept us laughing with their cheeky antics—and today was no exception.
Here’s what they’ve been up to:
🎯 Taped to the Board!
This morning, the elves decided to turn the classroom into their own prank zone. Gerry taped George to the board, and before long, George got his revenge! The children couldn’t stop giggling at their sticky situation.
🔍 Hide and Seek Champions
Later, the elves played an epic game of hide and seek. They popped up in the most unexpected places—inside the pencil pot, behind the books, even peeking out of the tissue box! The hunt was on, and the children loved every second.
🎲 Ball Pit of Multilink Cubes
Who needs a playground when you have maths resources? Gerry and George transformed our multilink cubes into a mini ball pit! It was colourful chaos, and the elves looked like they were having the time of their lives.
🏠 Gingerbread House Creation
Not stopping there, the elves got crafty and built their very own gingerbread house. It wasn’t just delicious-looking—it was a masterpiece of elf engineering!
➕ Cheeky Elf Maths
And of course, they couldn’t resist a little maths mischief. After lots of adding, subtracting, and elf-sized calculations, their final answer was… 67! (Don’t ask us how—they have their own magical methods!)
The children have absolutely loved having Gerry and George in the classroom. Their laughter and excitement have made this festive season extra special. But tomorrow, our cheeky elves have important work to do back at the North Pole. Santa needs his helpers to get ready for the big day!
Thank you, Gerry and George, for bringing so much joy and sparkle to our classroom. Safe travels back to the North Pole—we’ll miss you!
Year 3 - Christmas Nativity Art
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 9:21am
Year 3 have been busy creating beautiful stained glass nativity scenes as part of their Christmas art. The children explored the nativity story and looked at examples of stained glass windows, noticing the bold outlines and bright colours used.
Using black card and foil, the children designed and created their own nativity scenes, carefully choosing shapes and colours to represent the Christmas story. The foil created a striking stained glass effect, especially when light shone through the finished artwork.
The completed pieces look fantastic on display and the children were very proud of their creative work. Well done, Year 3!
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 9:16am
This term, Year 3 have been learning about shell structures in Design and Technology. As part of this unit, the children designed and made Christmas gift boxes using nets created from cardboard.
We began by exploring what shell structures are and how packaging is made using nets. The children looked at different box shapes and discussed how flat nets can be folded to create strong, three-dimensional structures.
Using this knowledge, the children designed their own Christmas gift boxes, thinking carefully about the shape and size they would need. They then created their own cardboard nets, accurately measuring, cutting and folding to form their boxes. This activity helped the children to develop their practical skills and understanding of how 2D shapes can be transformed into 3D structures.
Once assembled, the gift boxes were decorated with festive designs, making each one unique. The children showed great concentration and perseverance throughout the process and were very proud of their finished boxes.
Acorns - Gingerbread decorating
Date: 17th Dec 2025 @ 2:44pm
Acorns have had lots of fun decorating gingerbread trees and snowmen. We have been developing our choice making, choosing which item we wanted to decorate. We then made a choice between different coloured icing to decorate. We love using a variety of different opportunities to develop our communication skills and learning.
Date: 17th Dec 2025 @ 1:50pm
In our final Royal Opera House Magic Flute lesson, we brought together all the skills and knowledge we’ve built throughout the last half-term.
We began by revisiting our year group’s composers and reflecting on the musical ideas we’ve explored. Then we warmed up with the lively “Pa Pa Pa” vocal exercise and completed a character role call to refresh our understanding of the story and its key personalities.
To finish, we came together as a full class choir for a joyful performance of “Pa Pa Pa Papageno,” celebrating both our learning and our confidence as performers.
Date: 17th Dec 2025 @ 1:27pm
Today, we used our knowledge of Christianity to produce a picture of the key characters in the nativity. We used silhouettes on a colourful background to make the characters stand out and create a stained glass effect. We then used silhouettes of Mary, baby Jesus, Joseph and the star shining brightly above the manger.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 4:28pm
What a fantastic performance from all of our Nursery children at this years Christmas Sing Along! The children have been working so hard to learn our Christmas songs and sang their hearts out for their families. Well done everyone, we're so proud of you!
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 2:57pm
This week, Year 1 took on a range of challenges as a circuit with the aim of raising money for Brian House and the Trinity Hospice. We had elf/christmas accessories and undertook a range of fun games including snow ball toss, reindeer races and present races.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 2:57pm
Over our two art days, we explored the work of two inspiring artists: Marela Zacarías and Vincent van Gogh. We created artist focus pages to study their unique styles and considered how different areas of art connect to each artist’s approach. We experimented with colour mixing, blending primary colours to create secondary colours, and practiced continuous line drawing. In addition, we enjoyed collage making and expressive painting using acrylics, allowing us to develop a range of creative techniques.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 2:52pm
Over our two art days, we explored the work of two inspiring artists: Marela Zacarías and Vincent van Gogh. We created artist focus pages to study their unique styles and considered how different areas of art connect to each artist’s approach. We experimented with colour mixing, blending primary colours to create secondary colours, and practiced continuous line drawing. In addition, we enjoyed collage making and expressive painting using acrylics, allowing us to develop a range of creative techniques.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 2:29pm
🎄 The Christmas carol service was a truly joyful occasion, filled with festive music 🎶 and a warm sense of community.
⭐ Year 6 took the lead with confidence, guiding the younger pupils through the readings 📖 and setting a wonderful example.
✨ Their clear voices and expressive delivery brought the Christmas story to life, making the service both meaningful and memorable.
🎶 The combination of traditional carols, thoughtful readings, and the children’s enthusiasm created a magical atmosphere that everyone enjoyed.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 1:48pm
Year 6 threw themselves into a lively series of circuit stations as part of our festive Elf Run, bringing plenty of energy, teamwork, and Christmas spirit to every activity. From speedy sprints to strength challenges, they tackled each station with enthusiasm, all while keeping the important goal in mind: raising money for Trinity Hospice and Brian House. Their determination and joy made the event feel truly special, showing just how much they can achieve when they come together for a great cause.
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 4 - Parliament assembly and workshop
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 1:25pm
Today, we had a visit from Parliament. The afternoon started with an assembly all about the UK Government then Year 4 were lucky enough to have a workshop with Rachael Dodgson (Education and engagement officer for the North West). Rachael talked to us about the House of Lords and the House of Commons. Did you know that the King isn't allowed in the House of Commons at all? We also learned that school is in the Blackpool South constituency and our MP is called Chris Webb. Rachael told us we can find all of his details if we want to contact him about something or find our MP for our home address if we live further away by searching 'find my MP'. We discussed what qualities an MP would need. Rachael was impressed with our answers such as good oracy skills, confident and approachable. After the assembly, Rachael did a workshop with us where we debated like we were in the House of Commons. To start with, we watched a video of MPs debating and learned what to call each other and how to act/ speak. Rachael was super impressed with our oracy skills during our debate about whether all pupils should walk to school at least once a week. One member of Year 4 acted as the speaker and each person debating had to address her as Madam Speaker each time. What a fun afternoon!
