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 3J: Gallery
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.
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
KS2 - Christmas Sing-a-Long, by Miss Hulse
Date: 12th Dec 2025 @ 3:02pm
KS2 did an amazing job this afternoon, performing their Christmas sing-along. The children told the story of the nativity, with some wonderful action and singing. We are all so proud of you!
Poetry Reciting - November 25, by Mr Jolly
Date: 24th Nov 2025 @ 1:42pm
Today, the children learnt a Jamaican Poem. They then had to learn and perform the poem in Jamaican patois using lots of actions and expression. See the school website for the performance.
Bean Boost - November 25, by Mr Jolly
Date: 18th Nov 2025 @ 11:05am
The children made a mandala using clay and a variety of beans.
A mandala is a decorative picture which usually includes very complex designs.
The designs, which include a range of patterns and symbols, start from a central point, created in a cyclical image. The shapes are often geometric (decorated with lines and shapes) and recognisable.
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!
Catalyst Museum, by Mr Jolly
Date: 13th Nov 2025 @ 4:38pm
In the morning, we had a workshop on rocks and fossils. Then, we had some free time to explore the gadgets in the gallery. In the afternoon, we had a workshop on light.
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!
Whiteboard Animation - November 25, by Mr Jolly
Date: 12th Nov 2025 @ 11:42am
This week the children used an app called 'iMotion' to create an animation using a whiteboard and a pen.
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.
3J School Council, by Mr Jolly
Date: 24th Oct 2025 @ 11:03am
Well done to all of the children who submitted their applications for the role of 3J's School Councillor. The children did really well to speak in front of their peers to explain why they wanted to be chosen.
Congratuations to Helena for winning the class vote.
3J Living, Loving and Growing Together, by Mr Jolly
Date: 14th Jul 2025 @ 11:35am
We started the day by singing some campfire songs. We then went outside and made dens and toasted marshmellows to make s'mores. In the afternoon, we made a postive afformation bracelet.
Frog releasing, by Mr Jolly
Date: 3rd Jul 2025 @ 2:27pm
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 3J - June 25, by Mr Jolly
Date: 27th Jun 2025 @ 3:34pm
Year 3 had a fantasitc day celebreating St Peter's Feast Day.
The frogs have grown up, by Mr Jolly
Date: 20th Jun 2025 @ 1:43pm
This week the froglets have developed lots and are now fully fledged frogs. We will release them next week.
3J investigate pneumatic systems, by Mr Jolly
Date: 13th Jun 2025 @ 12:40pm
Creating 3D shapes - June 25, by Mr Jolly
Date: 6th Jun 2025 @ 11:11am
3J visit Blackpool - May 25, by Mr Jolly
Date: 22nd May 2025 @ 4:31pm
3J vistited the Sealife centre and then played a variety of beach games and activities. They also had the opportunity to go paddling.
3J's Clay Sculptures - May 25, by Mr Jolly
Date: 16th May 2025 @ 12:42pm
Today, we turned our sketch of a sculpture into a 3D model. We learnt how to make individual pieces, put them together and add addition details/facial features with tools. To join sections together, we needed to score and criss cross each section and wet one side with slip (clay and water mix) and press them together. We then smoothed out the creases.
VE Day - May 25, by Mr Jolly
Date: 9th May 2025 @ 2:45pm
Today, we celebrated the 80th anniversary VE day.
Dissecting Flowers, by Mr Jolly
Date: 2nd May 2025 @ 10:55am
This week, we labelled flowers and the dissected them to identidy the parts.
