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 RE, by Miss Weller
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 3:55pm
In Religious Education, the children have been learning about Who is Jewish and how do they live? They explored what it means to be Jewish and learned about the synagogue as a special place of worship. The children were introduced to the Torah as the Jewish holy text and discovered that it is written in Hebrew. They also learned about important Jewish celebrations, including Hanukkah and Shabbat, and discussed why these times are special for Jewish families. Through stories from the Bible and the Torah, the children learned how stories can teach people about beliefs and values. To support their learning, the children created their own dreidels, learning about how this traditional toy is used during Hanukkah. This topic helped the children develop an understanding of religious beliefs, practices, and respect for different ways of life.
Year 1 Science, by Miss Weller
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 3:54pm
In Science, the children have been learning about Animals, including Humans. They identified and explored the five senses and learned about the main parts of the human body and their functions. The children also investigated different categories of animals, including fish, birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians, learning how they can be grouped based on their features. In addition, they explored the different types of animal diets, identifying herbivores, omnivores and carnivores, and discussing what these animals eat and why.
Year 1 PE, by Miss Weller
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 3:53pm
In Physical Education, the children have been developing a range of skills across dance, gymnastics and games. In dance, the focus has been “March, March, March,” where the children learned to march on the spot, forwards and backwards, working both independently and with a partner to keep in time with the music. They also explored movement through the theme of Jack and the Beanstalk, developing their ability to turn, jump and travel in a variety of ways. In gymnastics, the focus was on points and patches, with children learning to travel confidently and competently using different parts of the body, including their hands. They practised holding still balances and progressed from floor work to using apparatus. In outdoor PE games, the focus was on throwing and catching, with children using a range of equipment to develop accuracy and control, while also learning about aiming games and how to move safely and sensibly within a shared space.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Carol Concert, by Miss Hulse
Date: 17th Dec 2025 @ 11:58am
This morning, we all had a very festive time in our carol cencert. We sang beautiful songs that reminded us all of the true meaning of Christmas.
The Walrus and the Carpenter, by Miss Healey
Date: 17th Nov 2025 @ 2:59pm
This week Year 5 began our poetry topic in English! We are studying The Walrus and The Carpenter by Lewis Carroll. Today we focused on performing the poem using our reading aloud skills and focusing on rhythm and rhyme with a few actions splashed in there!
Jodrell Bank - Year 5 - 12.11.25, by Miss Healey
Date: 12th Nov 2025 @ 3:46pm
Today we have the most amazing trip. We went to see the Lovell telescope at Jodrell Bank. We learnt so much information about Earth, Space and the planets! We went on a virtual tour of space in the Space Dome which was mindblowing!
English in Nursery, by Mrs Andrews
Date: 7th Nov 2025 @ 3:57pm
In Nursery, we are always developing our communication, language, and literacy skills. We talk with our friends as we independently choose our learning, and every three weeks we explore a new topic book. We take part in activities such as retelling the story, creating story maps, and labelling pictures with our names.
We also enjoy making up our own stories and bringing them to life using musical instruments and actions. Throughout the classroom, there are plenty of opportunities for writing in all areas. Each week, we learn new vocabulary linked to our current topic.
Year 1 Harvest Class Assembly, by Mrs Williams
Date: 24th Oct 2025 @ 3:44pm
Year 1KW Class assembly
We thoroughly enjoyed learning all about the Christian festival of Harvest and sharing what we discovered in our Year 1 class assembly. The children learned about the importance of giving and helping others, especially during Harvest time, when we think about those who may not have enough food. We had great fun learning new autumn songs and practising our lines for the performance. We hope you enjoyed watching our assembly as much as we enjoyed preparing it. I am incredibly proud of all the children for their hard work, enthusiasm, and confidence. Well done, Year 1!
Year 1 Maths, by Mrs Williams
Date: 24th Oct 2025 @ 3:42pm
Year 1KW Maths
Year 1 have been learning all about numbers and place value this term, following the. We have been exploring numbers within 10, learning to count forwards and backwards, compare groups, and understand one more and one less. The children have used lots of concrete resources such as counters, cubes, and number tracks to help them build strong number sense. We have worked both in groups and independently to solve problems and explain our thinking. Next term, we will continue to practise and build fluency with our number bonds to 10. Well done, Year 1, for all your fantastic effort and enthusiasm in maths!
Year 1 English, by Mrs Williams
Date: 24th Oct 2025 @ 3:35pm
Year 1KW English
This term, we have been learning all about instructional writing! We explored what instructions are, why they are useful, and where we might find them in everyday life. We focused on using time connectives to show the order of steps and imperative verbs to make our writing clear and direct. After practising as a class, we worked in groups and then independently to write our own set of instructions on how to make a jam sandwich. To finish our learning in the tastiest way possible, we followed our instructions to make a real jam sandwich – and of course, Year 1 enjoyed eating them too!
Harvest, by Mrs Williams
Date: 30th Sep 2025 @ 2:41pm
In RE we have been learning about who Christian people believe created the world and all the wonderful things in it. We created our own Creation Story wheel to show what God created on each day. We have also learned about Harvest festival. Christians celebrate harvest as a special celebration to thank God for the food he shares and how Christian people donate food to others who do not have enough. At St Peters school we have a wonderful growing garden. We explored some of the fruits and vegetables that are growing in our garden.
EYFS Sports Day, by Miss Kyte
Date: 2nd Jul 2025 @ 4:18pm
A huge well done to all of the children who took part in the EYFS Sports Day. You were all fantastic!
KS2 Sports Day, by Miss Kyte
Date: 2nd Jul 2025 @ 4:08pm
A huge well done to all of the children who took part in the Key Sage Two Sports Day. You were all fantastic!
St Peter's Day Fun!, by Miss Weller
Date: 27th Jun 2025 @ 4:01pm
Year 1 has had a wonderful celebrating St Peter's Day! They started the day with a worship assembly delivered by Rev Anne and then they watched an amazing magician, created their own St Peter's drawings, and even enjoyed a delicious visit from the ice cream van!
Blackpool Zoo Trip, by Miss Weller
Date: 27th Jun 2025 @ 3:48pm
Our Year 1 trip to Blackpool Zoo was so much fun! We had a great time exploring the zoo and seeing lots of amazing animals. We spotted lions, monkeys, giraffes, and even some penguins. Everyone was excited and full of smiles as we walked around. It was a brilliant day out, and we learned so much about the animals and their habitats!
Easter Bonnet Parade, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 3rd Apr 2025 @ 11:15am
Our Early Years and KS1 Easter Bonnet Parade was truly special and very cute, thanks to the creativity and effort of both the children and the parents. The bonnets were fantastic, and we’re grateful to all the parents who attended and supported the parade. The children had a wonderful time and sang beautifully, making it a morning to remember!
