Year 6 - Easter Artwork
Today, our Year 6 class took a trip to the Rose Garden at Whitehall Park to admire the amazing artwork on display. It was fantastic to see contributions not only from Year 6, but from pupils across the whole school. The artwork, inspired by different crosses, showcased a wide range of creative ideas, patterns and meanings, making it a truly special and thoughtful exhibition. The setting of the gardens made the experience even more enjoyable and the children were incredibly proud to spot their own pieces and share the inspiration behind their work with friends. A big well done to all our pupils for their dedication and creativity.
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Year 2 visit the Rose Garden
Our Year 2 class enjoyed visiting the Rose Garden to admire the A Cross the World art work produced by each class. The artwork will be up over the Easter holidays for families to enjoy.
Year 4 - Visit to the Rose Garden
At the start of Holy Week, the Year 4 class walked to the Rose Garden to create our Easter art gallery and then explore each class’s work. This year, each class took part in the A-Cross the World project. They chose a cross from a different part of the world and used it for inspiration to decorate their own crosses. After spending some time exploring the crosses in pairs, the Year 4 children took part in a quiz to locate specific crosses based on information from the background story or the technique used to create them. They had a great time exploring and choosing their favourite crosses.
Year 3- East Lancashire Hospice Hop, Skip and Jump
Today, our Year 3 class hopped, skipped, and jumped. They took on our 1k track to raise money for the wonderful East Lancs Hospice, and they did it in style, wearing their own, handmade Easter crowns. We are so proud of their incredible effort and teamwork. To celebrate their hard work, every child was rewarded with a chocolate egg. Parents, you can still support this amazing cause! Donations can be made easily via ParentPay.
Year 6 - Easter Art
For our Easter service, Year 6 created an Austrian cross inspired by Aboriginal designs. The children used warm-coloured tissue paper to add vibrancy, alongside black tissue paper to form striking outlines and patterns. This creative piece reflects both the significance of Easter and the rich artistic inspiration behind their work.
Craft Club
Today at Craft Club we took on the very tricky challenge of weaving! The children chose a range of coloured paper strips and ribbons to make a woven Easter egg whilst enjoying some Easter chocolate. We can’t wait for the next block of Craft Club after the holidays!
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Reception: Fire Engine Craft
Our Superhero topic took an exciting turn this week as we shifted our focus to the real-life heroes of our community: firefighters! The children were buzzing with energy as they stepped into the role of engineers to design and build their very own fire engines. It was wonderful to watch them take full creative control, carefully selecting their colours to ensure their vehicles looked rescue-ready. The classroom was a hub of construction as the children practised their "joining" skills, figuring out the best ways to connect paper and card to build sturdy structures. To add that final heroic touch, they focused on the finer details that make a fire engine special. From crafting tall ladders for high-up rescues to adding bright sirens and windows, their attention to detail was impressive. This project wasn't just about crafting; it was a fantastic way for the children to develop their fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities while celebrating the brave people who keep us safe. We can't wait to meet a real firefighter tomorrow!
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Doodle and Dance Club
What a wonderful way to wrap up our sessions! Today marked our very last Doodle and Dance Club, and the children certainly made it a memorable one. We kicked things off by following step-by-step instructions to draw our very own Easter bunnies, and Mrs Wilkinson was so impressed by the focus and determination in the room. Everyone worked incredibly hard, resulting in some fabulous drawings that showcased their unique creative flairs. We finished the club on a high note with lots of high-energy dancing to our favourite tracks, leaving us all with big smiles.
Year 4 - RE: Forgiveness
This week, Year 4 children embarked on some philosophical enquiry into the meaning of forgiveness and its importance to God’s salvation plan. They watched the story of Peter and then acted out 3 key parts: his actions in the Garden of Gethsemane, his denial of Jesus and how Jesus forgave him. The children then acted these parts out in groups to create a dramatic class retelling. Following this, the children explored “forgiveness” as a BIG idea. They located it in the story and asked questions about the salvation plan. They then spent time exploring what forgiveness means to them, before creating metaphorical representations of this using Brusho paints, water spray bottles and Sharpies.
Craft Club
For St. Patrick’s Day at Craft Club, we created rainbow scenes with pots of gold! The children painted a background, created their own pot of gold and then used strips of paper to create a rainbow. Some children even used heart shaped paper punches to create four leaf clovers. Next week at Craft Club: Easter crafts.
Craft Club Week 2
Today at Craft Club we learned about the art of decoupage and used it to decorate wooden photo frames. The children made some beautiful gifts for Mother’s Day! Next week: St Patrick’s Day crafts.
Week 2 Doodle and Dance
We’ve had another spectacular week in Doodle and Dance, and the energy in the room was absolutely infectious! Our young artists spent their creative sessions bringing a variety of characters to life on paper. From cuddly teddy bears and brave superheroes to colorful fish and zooming aeroplanes, it was wonderful to see their imaginations take flight. When it was time to move, the children jumped straight into our Just Dance sessions with incredible enthusiasm. They did a fantastic job following the rhythmic instructions and keeping up with the choreography. The absolute highlight of the week was definitely "Golden" by K-Pop Demon Hunters—it has officially become a group favourite! The children brought so much power and spirit to that routine, and it was the perfect way to wrap up our second week together.