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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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.
Class Collective Worship-January 206, by Mrs Cavill
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 4:08pm
Absolutely brilliant collective worship this morning from 5C this morning. I am very proud of you, such a great celebration of the Muslim faith.
Well done.
DT: Planning and Making Boats, by Mrs Perry
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 8:49am
In Reception, our children love exploring how things work through hands-on play and investigation. As part of our learning, the children planned, designed and created their own boats using junk modelling materials such as boxes, bottles and cardboard.
The children talked about their ideas, chose materials carefully and worked together to build their boats. They then tested them in water, watching to see which boats floated and which sank. This led to lots of excitement, problem-solving and thoughtful discussions about why some designs worked better than others.
Through this activity, the children developed creativity, curiosity and early science skills, while also building confidence, teamwork and resilience. Most importantly, they had lots of fun learning through play!
Transient Art, by Mrs Perry
Date: 28th Jan 2026 @ 4:26pm
Transient art is a creative and playful way for children to explore art using natural and everyday materials such as leaves, stones, shells, fabric and loose parts. Children are encouraged to arrange, design and redesign their creations, developing imagination, problem-solving skills and fine motor control. Because transient art is temporary, there is no pressure to make a finished product, allowing children to express themselves freely, collaborate with others and enjoy the process of creating. This open-ended approach supports curiosity, communication and a love of learning while helping children to connect with the world around them
UTW: History, by Mrs Perry
Date: 28th Jan 2026 @ 4:20pm
The children have been learning all about growing up and the different stages of life. We talked together about what happens as we grow from a baby into a child, an adult, and an older person. The children enjoyed ordering pictures to create a human timeline, helping them understand how people change over time. This learning supported them in talking about themselves, their families, and how everyone grows and develops in different ways.
UTW: Geography Learning, by Mrs Perry
Date: 28th Jan 2026 @ 4:11pm
We have been busy on our topic table, our learning objectives were:
LO: To compare two contrasting environments, discussing differences (cold and hot climate)
LO: To discuss seasonal changes (comparing Summer and Winter)
LO: To gain a greater understanding of Africa (linked to 'Handa's Suprise' text)
God's Creation Art Paintings, by Mrs Perry
Date: 28th Jan 2026 @ 4:05pm
In Art we have been learning to paint God’s beautiful creations. The children have enjoyed looking closely at nature, such as flowers, trees, and animals, and using different colours and brushes to show what they can see. Through painting, the children are learning to care for God’s world, share their ideas, and feel proud of the special artwork they create.
