Year 3- Understanding the Risks: Staying Safe Online
Today in class, we talked about staying safe online, especially when it comes to seeing violent content. About 70% of teenagers have seen real-life violence online in the past year, and it's not just a small problem. While some might actively seek it out, many encounter it through group chats or social media algorithms, meaning it can pop up even if you're not looking for it. After discussing these important points, Year 3 agreed on: they all need to be careful about what they watch and share, and how it affects everyone. If they ever see upsetting content or feel pressured to share something, they will talk to a trusted adult, like a parent and teacher.
Reception- Learning all about the Mosque
On Wednesday we had the pleasure of Ms. Kachwalla teaching us all about what it’s like to be a Muslim and the differences and similarities between Christianity and Islam. We learnt all about the mosque and how Muslims pray five times a day using a prayer mat, that Muslims take their shoes off before they enter the mosque and their holy book is called the Quran.
Online Safety - Violent Content Online - Year 4
In our PSHE session today, we focused on our online safety. Violent content online is now witnessed by around 70% of teenagers through social media. 5% actively seek it out, most encounter it through group chats or social media algorithms. As a class we extracted key pieces of information from the leaflet and then discussed this in our groups. There are plenty of risks associated with online content and a key piece of information that we will take with us is that many older teens become numb to violent content after years of exposure, even admitting that they’re unlikely to ever report it!
Year 6 - English
In year 6, the children have been working extremely hard on their writing and trying to apply many of the skills they have learnt throughout the year. They produced an amplification to highlight the sounds and smells the soldiers may have encountered in the trenches during World War Two.
Year 6 - P.E.
Year 6 have been developing their bowling and batting skills in cricket. They have also been reflecting during game situations about tactics they can adopt and the importance of communication when batting.
Year 6 - Music
This week, year 6 have been looking at songwriting and, in particular, the key features of choruses and the importance of repetition in music.
Pupil’s RE Conference 2025
This week, two of our wonderful Worship Our Way (W.O.W. ) group members accompanied Mrs Araujo to the Foxfields Country Club for the pupil’s RE conference. The day was filled with imagination and play, developing some deep concepts using Lego models. The children learned how to represent their ideas using Lego, and how to listen inquisitively to generate discovery questions. The girls enjoyed having the freedom to express their ideas in a calm and positive environment. I think they enjoyed the buffet lunch too!
Year 3- Weekly Makaton Learning
Since Mrs. Govan launched Makaton signing in our classrooms, we've been enthusiastically learning a new sign each week. It's been wonderful to see everyone practising signs for "hello," "goodbye," "happy," and "sad." Each week, Cassidy confidently demonstrates the new sign and then tests us on the previous week's. This has been a fantastic way for us to learn how to communicate with Lenny and other children with learning needs.
Year 1-Year or Prayer- Knots (Thinking About Our Fears and Worries)
This week, the theme for the Diocesan Year of Prayer, 1 is ‘Knots’. For this, Year 1 had to think about the fears and worries that they experience whilst tying a knot into a ribbon. Year 1 shared worries such as moving into a new classroom with a less familiar teacher, hearing loud noises, our pets or family being poorly, being told off for not making the right choice and coming face to face with scary creatures such as spiders or crocodiles. To symbolise letting go of these worries, Year 1 undid their knot whilst asking God to take away these worries and fears.
Year 3- Maths-Understanding Money: Pounds and Pence
This week in maths, the children have been consolidating their understanding of notes and coins. They’ve focused on converting single amounts of pence into pounds and pence, becoming more confident in recognising that 100p = £1. They’ve practised counting in groups of 100 and used their knowledge of place value and number bonds to 100 to help with conversions. Physical and pictorial representations of money have supported their learning and helped them make these conversions more effectively.
Year 1 PE- Athletics
This afternoon in PE, Year 1 enjoyed an athletics session on the MUGA. They enjoyed demonstrating lots of the skills (hopping, jumping two feet to two feet, rolling a ball, running, changing direction and underarm throwing ) that they have been focusing on in their PE lessons to complete an obstacle course.
Year 4 - Linking Schools: Visit One
The Year 4 class were excited to welcome their link class from St Matthew’s on Monday. They started the day telling their visitors what they love about our wonderful school and about Darwen. They spent the day in teams collaborating and sharing through building towers and taking part in team games. We are so proud of how well our children welcomed their new friends. They were polite and accommodating and everyone had a wonderful day. We are looking forward to going to St Matthew’s for visit day two.