We were delighted to welcome the Shades Team into school to lead a special collective worship celebrating Black history. Through engaging stories, music and thoughtful discussion, the children learned about inspirational Black figures and the important contributions they have made to our world. The session encouraged curiosity, respect and reflection, helping pupils to understand the value of diversity and the importance of treating everyone with kindness and fairness. It was a meaningful and uplifting experience enjoyed by children and staff alike.
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Year 1 Maths, by Miss Weller
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 3:52pm
In Mathematics this term, the children have been learning about place value to 20. They have developed their understanding of numbers to 20 by exploring tens and ones and representing numbers using concrete resources. The children have also been practising addition and subtraction within 20, using tools such as ten frames and number lines to support their thinking and help them explain their mathematical reasoning.
Year 1 Geography, by Miss Weller
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 3:49pm
This term, our topic has been People and Their Communities. The children began by identifying that we live in England and learning that the United Kingdom is made up of four countries. We then explored the seven continents and the seven oceans, developing our ability to locate and identify them on a world map. As part of this learning, the children discovered that different continents experience different climates, including hot regions, and learned that Africa is located close to the equator. We also explored important geographical features such as the Amazon Rainforest in South America. Through discussions, the children compared similarities and differences between their own homes and mud houses in Mali. To conclude the topic, the children created travel documents in preparation for a role-play journey to New York City in North America, sharing their travel experiences and identifying different modes of transport used to travel to both near and distant places.
Year 1 Computing, by Miss Weller
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 3:48pm
This term in computing we have focused on programming. We began our lessons by learning about commands, then we were introduced to the Bee-Bots! We had lots of fun programming our Bee-Bots to move around, Well Done Year 1!
Year 1 Art, by Miss Weller
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 3:47pm
This term in art we have been we have been learning all about tackling textiles! It has been a super fun topic, and we have learnt lots of new things all about fabrics, weaving, natural dyes and man-made dyes. Throughout our lessons we have dyed fabric, explored fabrics and even began to weave. Towards the end of the topic, we began to practice paper weaving and then moved onto natural weaving.
Year 1 Music, by Miss Weller
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 3:46pm
This term in music we have focused on the weather. We have explored different descriptive sounds, including different beats and rhythms. Throughout the term we performed different chants with actions and used body percussion to perform.
Transient Art, by Mrs Perry
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 12:30pm
The children used sticks, leaves and wooden logs to create faces, exploring transient art while expressing themselves and developing creativity and fine motor skills.
The Creation Story in Nursery, by Mrs Andrews
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 4:18pm
This week in Nursery, we have been learning about the Creation Story. We drew pictures to represent the story and went on a hunt to find God’s wonderful creations. We even took part in a litter pick to help keep God’s creation looking beautiful.
4R's Class Assembly, by Miss Robinson
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 3:13pm
Today was our class assembly all about Hinduism. We have been learning all about Hindu culture, gods and godesses and all about the Hindu festival Diwali during our RE topic and wanted to share this with the rest of the school. 4R were all fantastic and should be super proud of themselves! Well done!
Character Chairs, by Miss Robinson
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 3:03pm
This half term, our art topic has been 'lets sit down' where we have explore the design of chairs. Last week, we created our own mood boards for characters, thiking about what colours, materials and textures we might use for them. This week we got to create our chairs! Have a look at our amazing character chairs.
Maths in Action, by Miss Hulse
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 10:04am
This week, I have been lucky enough to go around all of the classes and watch all of the wonderful maths learning that is taking place in our school. The children were all really engaged and loving their learning.
Climate Field work - February 25, by Mr Jolly
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 12:42pm
3J went onto the school grounds to look for the different flora (plaant life) and fauna (animals) that live in our temperate climate.
2B enjoying Library time, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 12:40pm
Class 2B love their weekly visits to the school library, and this week they were delighted to have some Year 6 helpers supporting them in choosing new books to take home.
Collective worship, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 12:34pm
Reverend Pam joined us for a wonderful collective worship focused on this half term’s core value of perseverance. She shared the Bible story of Peter walking on water, highlighting how he showed perseverance in the face of difficulty. The children reflected on how we can learn from this story and demonstrate perseverance in our everyday lives.
Music Lessons - Life at sea - January 25, by Mr Jolly
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 11:12am
Year 6 SHADES Workshops, by Miss O'Regan
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 8:33am
Year 6 enjoyed their workshops with the SHADES team from Manchester Diocese. They looked at having positive conversations about Race. They explored the impact of positive language and giving compliments to others. In addition, they looked at vocabulary related to race and how it is important to recognise that we are all unique but part of God's one family. Year 6 really enjoyed the sessions and learnt a lot of valuable lessons.
RE in Nursery (UW), by Mrs Andrews
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 4:57pm
Religious Education (Understanding the World) in Nursery helps young children begin to explore ideas about themselves, others, and the world around them. Through stories, songs, celebrations, and simple discussions, children learn about different beliefs, values, and traditions in an age-appropriate and inclusive way. RE encourages curiosity, kindness, and respect, helping children understand that people may have different ways of life while sharing common feelings and experiences. It supports their personal, social, and emotional development and helps build a foundation for understanding diversity as they grow.
Science in Nursery (UW), by Mrs Andrews
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 4:54pm
Science (Understanding the World) in Nursery encourages children to explore the world around them through play, observation and simple investigations. Children develop curiosity and early scientific skills as they explore materials, living things and changes, while learning to ask questions, make predictions and talk about what they notice.
Shades Collective Worship and Workshop -February 2026, by Mrs Cavill
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 4:53pm
Today we had a visit from the lovely 'Shades' team with Manchester Diocese. They gave a collective worship to the whole school with singing and lots of learning about being an ally to others and ensuring we are always treating everyone equally. We then had a super workshop with the team where they came to our classroom and taught us the power of language and how positive and negative language can affect our relationships. We used compliments to make others happy and learnt about the words that can be used to harm others and why they're so damaging. 5C should be so proud of themselves. They gave thoughtful and considered answers, holding mature and respectful conversations.
Music in Nursery (EAD), by Mrs Andrews
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 4:18pm
Music in Nursery supports children’s creativity and self-expression through singing, listening and exploring sounds. Children enjoy using instruments, moving to music and learning songs, helping to develop rhythm, listening skills, confidence and a love of music.
Year 2 make jam tarts, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 3:45pm
This half term, Year 2 have been learning about instructions in English. They explored the key features of instructional writing and how to write clear, step-by-step instructions. To finish the unit, the children followed a set of instructions to make their own delicious jam tarts.
Shades Team with Manchester Diocese, by Miss Healey
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 12:10pm
Today we had a visit from the lovely 'Shades' team with Manchester Diocese. They gave a collective worship to the whole school with singing and lots of learning about being an ally to others and ensuring we are always treating everyone equally. We then had a super workshop with the team where they came to our classroom and taught us the power of language and how positive and negative language can affect our relationships. We used compliments to make others happy and learnt about the words that can be used to harm others and why they're so damaging.
Connecting Crumbles in Computing, by Miss Healey
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 11:54am
This half term Year 5 have been looking at physical programming, connecting a chip called a 'crumble' to battery packs, LEDs, motors and switches. We then use computers to program the crumbles to carry out actions. We are having lots of fun with this unit
Standing firm in power and pride, by Miss Hulse
Date: 2nd Feb 2026 @ 10:20am
We had a wonderful visit this morning, from the Shades from the Diocese. Their theme this year is 'Standing firm in power and pride. Standing firm on God's word and celebrate that we are all uniquely made in the image and likeness of God. Jesus stood firm in truth and justice, showing us how to live boldly, faithfully and in community with one another. We celebrate the stories of hope and courage, shining God's light with our Christian faith being the catalyst to lasting change.'
A fantasic Collective Worship, enjoyed by all!
Art -Sculpture -January 2026, by Mrs Cavill
Date: 30th Jan 2026 @ 4:14pm
Today we have been making "Containers." We have looked at containers through the ages,ancient and modern and designed our pot to hold something. Next week we will paint and decorate. Watch out for finished product in a couple of weeks.
