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Safer Internet Day 2026, by Miss Hirst

Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 5:09pm

Today was Safer Internet Day and in year 4 we spent the afternoon completing activities to help learn more about the topics of AI and being safe and responsible online. Year 4 listened to an assembly, they took part in a virtual lesson and completed activities alongside this and then completed an activity where we discussed whether AI was 'okay or not okay' to be used for various reasons. Year 4 participated really well in all activities and learnt a lot!

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.

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.

Who we are

We look to provide a safe, secure, stimulating Christian environment in which all our children feel happy and valued as individuals, and where they can learn and play to the best of their abilities, and therefore reach their full potential.

Where we are

St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Muriel Street,
Rochdale,
OL16 5JQ

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