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Year 4 - How can we edit a photo?
Date: 7th Sep 2025 @ 10:17pm
This week, we started our Computing unit by looking at what photo editing means - literally changing a photo. We learned how to crop and rotate an image and that they are examples of editing. We had a go at editing photos offline as well as online.
Year 4 - Why did the Romans invade Britain?
Date: 7th Sep 2025 @ 10:15pm
To start the lesson, we did our chronology flashback. Then, we went to the hall to look at the timeline. We looked at where topics we have learned about previous are compared to the Romans.
Next, we started to look at when the Romans invaded Britain. We learned that Caesar tried to invade Britain twice before in 55BC and 54BC, but was unsuccessful. Then in 43AD, Claudius was successful. We looked at why the Romans wanted to invade Britain so desperately and whether we agreed or disagreed with the invasion (from a Roman perspective).
We used our oracy skills throughout the lesson to practice our answers before speaking and we used ABC stem sentences to agree and challenge others’ opinions.
Year 4 - Multiplication Screening information
Date: 7th Sep 2025 @ 6:46pm
Dear Parents/ Carers,
Multiplication Tables Check – Year 4
I’m writing to let you know about an important assessment for all Year 4 pupils: the statutory Multiplication Tables Check.
What is the Multiplication Tables Check?
- The Multiplication Tables Check is a short online test that helps us measure how well your child knows their times tables (up to 12 x 12).
- All Year 4 pupils in England are required to take this check.
- The check consists of 25 questions. Pupils have 6 seconds to answer each question, with a 3-second gap in between.
When will it take place?
- The MTC will take place at the start of June.
Why is this check important?
- Knowing times tables fluently helps children with many aspects of maths and sets them up for success in Key Stage 2 and beyond.
How can you help at home?
Practising times tables at home can boost your child’s confidence. Here are a few suggestions:
- Use apps and online games such as Times Tables Rock Stars and Hit the Button.
- Practise chanting tables or asking quick-fire questions on the way to school.
- Make it fun with flashcards, songs or multiplication challenges.
Questions or concerns?
If you have any questions about the MTC or would like advice on supporting your child, please contact your child’s class teacher.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
Mrs NC Bunday
Deputy Headteacher
Boundary Primary School
Date: 7th Sep 2025 @ 12:00pm
During our meet the teacher session this week, we shared information about the Year 6 SATs.
Please find further information below:
Dear Parents/ Carers,
I’m writing to share some key information about the Year 6 SATs (Statutory Attainment Tests) for 2026.
SATs Dates for 2026
- The Year 6 SATs will take place from Monday, 11th May to Thursday, 14th May 2026.
- These tests are a statutory part of your child’s education in England, assessing progress in reading, maths, and grammar, punctuation and spelling.
How You Can Support Your Child Now
- Continue to support learning at home: Encourage your child to read regularly, practise maths, and complete their homework.
- Attendance is crucial: Please do not book any holidays (holidays are NOT authorised during school time) or appointments during the SATs week (11–14 May 2026). Full attendance ensures your child can take all the tests.
- Healthy routines: Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a healthy breakfast each day so they are able to focus in school.
Next Steps
- If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please contact your child’s class teacher
- We will be holding a meeting later in the school year for all Year 6 parents and carers.
Thank you for your continued support in helping your child prepare for this important stage in their learning.
Kind regards,
Mrs NC Bunday
Deputy Headteacher
Boundary Primary School
Year 1 Phonics Screening Information
Date: 7th Sep 2025 @ 11:42am
During our meet the teacher session this week, we shared information about the Year 1 Phonics Screening.
Please find further information detailed on the below letter.
We hope that you will be able to join us for a short meeting on Monday 29th September at 8.45am. This will include a short presentation to help you understand more about the screening and give you the oppourtunity to ask any questions.
Date: 5th Sep 2025 @ 4:06pm
This week we have been focusing on the children learning the classroom rules and routines. We have been busy learning how to sit on the carpet properly, sharing the classroom resources and putting them away correctly and practicing putting on our waterproofs independently ready to go outside. Have a look at some of our pictures!
Date: 5th Sep 2025 @ 4:02pm
Welcome to all the new children who have joined Boundary Primary in Reception. We have had a great first week together. We have been busy getting to know our new teachers, exploring the classroom environments both indoors and outdoors and making new friends. It has been lovely to see the children looking super smart in their new school uniforms. If you haven't already please can you ensure your child has their own school book bag, ready for recieving their reading books and a full PE kit in school, named and in a seperate bag. Thank you for your support. What a super start to the school year!
Date: 5th Sep 2025 @ 10:40am
This week Acorns have been exploring all about me through our sensory story, story massage and bucket activities.
We are learning our new school routines and new activities together. We have enjoyed developing our interactions with our teachers and peers.
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 9:09pm
We started off the school year by getting practical! We're always exploring fun and hands-on ways to make maths meaningful for our learners! We’ve been focusing on partitioning numbers to 100 — and we've had a great time using manipulatives like tens and ones counters, along with the part-whole model, to help us build our understanding.
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 9:03pm
Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer!
Here is some information which was shared during the Meet The Teacher session this week.
- Overview for the year (attached)
- Homework - set online every Thursday to be completed by the following Friday (Spag.com, TTRS and Reading Plus)
- Spelling - set online every Thursday. Tested the following Friday (Spelling Shed)
- Year 3/4 statutory words are attached for you to practise spelling throughout the year
- Reading books will start to go out next week - please ensure that children are reading at least 3 times a week and that the reading diary is filled in
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 8:26pm
This half term, in Science, Year One will be learning all about the human body. Today, we began our learning journey by labelling some of the basic body parts including: head, arms, legs, feet, fingers, toes, eyes, ears, nose and mouth and discussed why these body parts are important/what their purpose is. We completed a jigsaw puzzle which we then correctly labelled.
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 8:19pm
This half term, Year 1 will be exploring place value to 10. During this unit, we will deepen our understanding of numbers to 10, building on our pre-existing knowledge learnt in Reception. This week, through provision and teacher led tasks, we have complete a range of tasks looking at representing numbers in different ways, ordering numbers to 10 as well as counting a range of objects up to 10. We look forward to continuing our learning in the coming weeks!
Nursery Get to Know Each Other
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 2:45pm
It has been great to welcome all of our nursery new starters. They are starting to settle in really well and are becoming familiar with the nursery routines. We can see some great freinships being formed and some super play skills - we think its going to be a fantastic year!
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 12:33pm
Year 6 have begun the year with a tirp to one of Mrs. Hamilton's favourite places - the library. The have all picked new books and looking forward to a year of reading!
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 9:10am
In Science, Year Two are looking at the use of everyday materials. In our first session we were focussing on the question ‘How can materials be changed?’. The children looked at a range of materials to see if we could bend, stretch, pull, bend, snap and twist them and recorded our results in a table. We then explored a challenge question thinking about if every solid is hard.
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 9:07am
Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer!
Here is some information which was shared during the Meet The Teacher session this week.
- Overview for the year (attached)
- PE days- Monday and Tuesday. Please keep your PE kits in school all week.
- Homework - set online every Friday to be completed by the following Friday (Spag.com, Mathshed)
- Spelling - set online every Friday. Tested the following Friday (Spelling Shed)
- Reading books will start to go out next week. Please aim to read at least 3 times a week.
- We can be contacted using the class email address- birchteacher@boundary.blackpool.sch.uk and elmteacher@boundary.blackpool.sch.uk
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 8:00am
Each day, Year 5 and all classes in school, will take part in a range of short activities in order to help regulate and prepare us for the day ahead. The activities cover 3 key areas that are proven in research to support children's focus, mental health and general wellbeing: Alerting, Organising and Calmning. Please feel free to talk to your child about these activities - you might find them useful to use at home.
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 7:56am
Thank you to those who were able to attend this session. Do not worry if you were not able to, here is some information which was shared during the Meet the Teacher session this week.
- Overview for the year has been attached.
- Read at least 3 times a week with your child, this will help them grow in confidence as well as supporting them accessing all areas of the curriculum.
- Weekly BLT is set on a Friday and must be completed by the following Thursday. This will include differentiated Maths and English work which will be set using spag.com and maths.co.uk.
- Weekly spellings will be given out for the children to learn and they are expected to use Spelling Shed to support this. The children will be tested on a Friday.
- Half Termly project/creative homework. This will be given out on the first day back and be due on the final Monday of the half term.
- Children are expected to use the websites TimesTable RockStars and Maths Frame to support their learning of the Times Tables.
- If homework is not completed by the following Thursday morning, the child will be expected to complete it during their own time.
- BLT club is available for children to sign up to.
- Our P.E days will be Monday and Wednesday
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working with you throughout the year!
Date: 4th Sep 2025 @ 7:54am
We have had a fantastic first few days back at school. Our new Year 1 children have settled into their new classroom environments very well and we are proud of how well our children have adapted. Miss Kay and Miss Duckworth have enjoyed hearing about what children have been up to over summer and how much they have been looking forward to coming back to school!
This week we have been getting used to the new rules and routines in Year 1 and settling back into school life. We have taken parts in lots of different activities to explore our new environments. We have read 'The Colour Monster,' labelled the characters, retold the story, practised counting and recognising numbers and built models in our construction area.
Date: 3rd Sep 2025 @ 8:28pm
Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer!
Here is some information which was shared during the Meet the Teacher session this week.
- Overview for the year has been attached.
- Read at least 3 times a week with your child, this will help them grow in confidence as well as supporting them accessing all areas of the curriculum.
- Homework is set on Seesaw every Friday and needs to be completed by the following Thursday (Find login details in your child's reading diary).
- In Summer, your child will undertake the statutory Phonics Screening Check. It is helpful to read regularly with your child to help them with their fluency of phonics knowledge. Further meetings will be scheduled to help you best support your child for the screening.
- Whilst Year 1 does look different to Reception, all children still have access to continuous provision to learn through play following on from the EYFS framework.
- Complete BLT tasks (please find attached) and bring them in once completed so we can share them with the class and display them proudly outside Miss Moyes office.
- Practice this half terms KIRFS with your child working on their instant recall of key mathematical facts (please find attached).
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to working with you throughout the year!
Date: 3rd Sep 2025 @ 2:09pm
Acorns have had lots of fun exploring our new classroom and outdoor environment and meeting new friends.
This term our topic is All about me and People who help us. We have lots of fun multi sensory activities to develop our learning and engagement.
Date: 3rd Sep 2025 @ 10:19am
This year, we are introducing Sensory Circuits at the beginning of the school day to make sure we are ready for the day. Today, we did our first one and we loved it. We felt woken up and relaxed ready to learn!
Date: 1st Sep 2025 @ 3:13pm
Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer!
Here is some information which was shared during the Meet The Teacher session this week.
- Overview for the year (attached)
- Swimming - every Wednesday - you will need a costume/shorts, towel and a swimming cap if your hair is passed shoulder length. You will only be allowed to wear goggles if you have a consent form filled in.
- Homework - set online every Thursday to be completed by the following Friday (Spag.com, TTRS and Reading Plus)
- Spelling - set online every Thursday. Tested the following Friday (Spelling Shed)
- W/C 8th June 2026 - Y4 will take part in the statutory Multiplication Check. You need to be practising your times tables throughout the year.
- Year 3/4 statutory words are attached for you to practise spelling throughout the year
- Reading books will start to go out next week
Acorns - Thank you and Happy summer
Date: 18th Jul 2025 @ 8:21am
Acorns staff would like to wish our families a happy summer break and big thank you for your support over the year. See you in September.
