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.
Year 2K: Gallery
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.
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.
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!
Class 2K Assembly, by Miss Kyte
Date: 19th Jan 2026 @ 2:50pm
On Thursday we did our Year Two Class assembly all about New Beginnings. We focused on the celebrations of New Year and talked about the traditions that many of us have around this time such as making New Years resolutions, singing Auld Lang Syne and counting down at midnight. We also looked at all of the exciting things that we have to look forward to in the year of 2026 such as the Mens Football World Cup, a full solar eclipse and lots of exciting new movies! We described Bible stories that relate to new beginnings and how they can symbolise a fresh start. We looked at examples of this such as Noah and the Ark and Moses leaving the Egyptian Palace. The children were incredible in their class assembly and did themseleves proud!
Year 2 Art- Patterns around every corner, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 12th Jan 2026 @ 3:13pm
In our recent art lesson, we introduced our new topic by exploring patterns found all around us. The children discussed patterns they could spot in our school environment and thought about how these could inspire their artwork. We then went outside to investigate further, using a range of materials to create textured rubbings from different surfaces. Afterwards, we shared and discussed our work, reflecting on what we found easy and what we found more challenging during the process. This hands-on lesson encouraged observation, creativity, and thoughtful discussion. Well done year 2, an excellent start to this topic.
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.
Eureka!, by Miss Kyte
Date: 26th Nov 2025 @ 3:43pm
Year Two had a fantatsic time at Eureka last week! We especially enjoyed taking part in The Gross Lab and learning about all of the disgusting (but very important) things that our bodies do! We then had a great time exploring the other parts of Eureka and learning lots of interesting facts.
Year 2 made Smores!, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 21st Nov 2025 @ 1:31pm
Year 2 took part in an exciting Design and Technology lesson linked to our Bonfire Night theme. The children explored food technology by learning about traditional bonfire treats and discussing how foods are prepared safely.
To bring the theme to life, the class made their very own s’mores, using biscuits and marshmallows. The children carefully followed instructions, helped prepare the ingredients, and enjoyed warming their marshmallows over a small “campfire”. They were thrilled to see their s’mores melt together and loved tasting the results of their hard work.
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.
2K PE Lesson, by Miss Kyte
Date: 30th Sep 2025 @ 5:42pm
Year Two have been showing their fantatsic catching and throwing skills in our outdoor PE lessons!
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!
Year 2 Art work, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 6th Jun 2025 @ 10:50am
Last half term, year 2 were learning about the artist Nick Gustafson and collages. For one of the lessons we looked at different ways of collaging. We observed how you can twist, cut, use natural materials, and use paper. We then went on The Woodland Walk and gathered different natural materials before creating our own collage.
Year 2 visit the Ducklings, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 3rd Apr 2025 @ 11:38am
Year 2 absolutely loved seeing the ducklings this week. They were thrilled to have the opportunity to stroke and hold them, making it a memorable experience.
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!
Knowsley Safari Park, by Miss Kyte
Date: 1st Apr 2025 @ 2:24pm
Year Two had a fantatsic time last Friday on our trip to Knowsley Safari Park! We saw lots of different animals such as rhinos, antelopes, wolves, lions, tigers and sealions to name a few. We also took part in a workshop where we dicussed the differences between mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and birds. We watched a wonderful sealion show where two sealions, named Arthur and Roger, performed amazing tricks :) take a look at our pictures to see what a briliant day we had!
Habitat Boxes, by Miss Kyte
Date: 31st Mar 2025 @ 2:55pm
Year Two have been learning about habitats in their science lessons this term. We designed and created our own habitats, focusing on the arctic, the desert, the rainforest and the ocean. The children did a fantastic job!
World Book Day 2025 - Everyone's Costumes!, by Mr Wood
Date: 8th Mar 2025 @ 4:37pm
Our school was filled with colour and creativity as staff and pupils dressed up as their favourite book characters for World Book Day! From classic literary heroes to modern favourites, the variety of costumes was truly impressive. Everyone put in a fantastic effort, bringing beloved stories to life with enthusiasm and imagination.
Click below to take a look at the wonderful photos capturing the magic of the day – a testament to our love of reading and storytelling! 📚✨
World Book Day 2025, by Mrs Bradley
Date: 7th Mar 2025 @ 3:38pm
The children had a fantastic World Book Day, inspired by the works of author Oliver Jeffers. They created some outstanding pieces of work based on Jeffers' book Stuck, and we couldn't help but wonder if Floyd, the character from the story, had visited our school after seeing what happened to our tree outside. Additionally, all the children arrived in school dressed in fantastic outfits, celebrating their love for books and creativity.
2K Class Assembly, by Miss Kyte
Date: 23rd Jan 2025 @ 10:20am
Last week Class 2K delivered a brilliant assembly all about New Beginnings and the New Year. We had a fantastic time showing the school and our parents our assembly :)
Recycling session with Rochdale Council, by Miss Healey
Date: 22nd Jan 2025 @ 11:25am
Today we had a fantastic visitor! Nigel Goulding from Rochdale Borough Council came in to speak to Year 5 all about recycling and what we can do for the planet! We had so much fun and learnt many things about our waste and what happens to it after we're done with it. We learnt all about the small steps we can take to make our Earth happy and healthy again :)
