Year 3- Rock and River- Low Ropes Course
The low ropes course was all about focus and steady feet today. Year 3 had to navigate a series of tricky obstacles and wobbly cables, which required a great deal of bravery to master. Great teamwork from everyone, as the children stood by the ropes to guide their friends and shout out tips for the best footing. By encouraging each other through the wobbles, every child managed to tackle the course with confidence and a great sense of achievement.
Year 3- Rock and River - Canoeing and Paddle boarding
Year 3 had an unforgettable day on the water as they took to the river for a session of canoeing and paddleboarding. The children showed incredible bravery and resilience as they mastered their paddling techniques and tested their balance on the boards. It was a joy to watch them build their confidence, working together in teams to steer their boats and cheering each other on through every splash.
Year 3 Conquer the Climbing Towers- Rock and River
The climbing towers were a major highlight for Year 3 today. Reaching the top took considerable physical strength and bravery, and it was impressive to see so many children push themselves higher than they expected. The teamwork on the ground was excellent, with the children encouraging their peers and offering helpful advice on which footwork to try next. Every child who "gave it a go" showed great resilience and school spirit.
Rock and River- Year 3 Conquer the Air Bag Jump
Year 3 showed incredible courage today as they took on the Air Bag Jump. It was a huge challenge, but the children were so brave as they stepped up to the edge. The cheering from the ground helped everyone find the confidence to 'give it a go.
Year 3-Rock and River- Team Encouragement on the Zip Line
Year 3 showed fantastic courage today as they took on the zip line challenge.
Year 3: Adventure, Teamwork, and Fantastic Spirit
What a spectacular day for Year 3! Whether they were soaring on the zip line, scaling the climbing towers, or finding their balance on the low ropes, every child showed immense bravery. The river was a major highlight, with everyone splashing into canoeing and paddleboarding, while the airbag jump provided the ultimate test of nerves. Beyond the adrenaline, the children were fantastic ambassadors for the school. They showed great manners throughout the day and took real pride in tidying up after lunch, leaving the site exactly as they found it. Throughout every challenge, the children never stopped encouraging one another and cheering for their peers. It was a day filled with respect and brilliant teamwork. A huge thank you to Mrs Singleton and Miss Gregson for supporting the children every step of the way. Well done, Year 3!
Year 5 - PE
We continued our orienteering topic by turning our playground netball court into a map that the children had to carefully navigate. Each group was given different directions that they had to follow, with each point on the map given a number they had to record. It was another opportunity to exploit the glorious weather we have been having and it was great to watch the children work so well with each other, displaying and developing their strong talking and listening skills.
Year 1 Geography: Fun at Bold Venture Park
To celebrate the end of our long 8km walk, we had lots of fun playing at Bold Venture Park. The children took turns kindly and helped each other on the swings. We could also spot the lion statues that we had seen previously in Darwen Heritage Centre.
Tag Rugby Festival
Some of our Year 6 children had a fantastic time tonight visiting Blackburn Rugby Club for an action-packed session of tag rugby! It was wonderful to watch them master the basics, from perfecting their lateral passes to understanding the strategic flow of the game. The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the matches, where the children showed off their newfound skills and sprinted across the line to score some brilliant tries. A huge thank you to the club for hosting us and helping our children discover a new passion for the game! Thanks to our parents and carers for transporting and supporting!
Year 6 - Athletics
This week in PE, Year 6 have been developing their athletics skills and demonstrating fantastic enthusiasm throughout. The children explored effective baton changes in relay running, focusing on timing, communication and smooth transitions to improve overall performance. The children also practised their chest push technique, concentrating on control, balance and generating power, as well as refining their javelin throwing skills with an emphasis on accuracy, distance and safe technique. It has been wonderful to see such great effort, determination and teamwork from all children, with many showing increased confidence and supporting one another to improve. Well done, Year 6!
Reception: Spring Flower Hunt
What a blooming wonderful morning! Our Reception class turned into a team of mini-botanists this morning as they headed out on an exciting spring flower hunt. The children’s eyes lit up as they spotted a vibrant carpet of bluebells and the delicate, tiny petals of forget-me-nots peeking through the grass. We practised our counting while admiring rows of cheerful tulips and bright yellow daffodils, before moving on to marvel at the larger-than-life rhododendrons. The highlight for many was seeing the spectacular, cup-shaped blooms of the magnolia soulangeana, which looked almost like pink and white clouds against the sky. We finished our adventure by identifying the hardy geraniums tucked away in the flower beds. It was a fantastic way to enjoy the fresh air, learn about the change in seasons, and appreciate the incredible colours of nature right on our doorstep!
Year 1 PE: Athletics
In today’s session, we focused on running fast. We discussed that when running fast we need to make sure we are looking in the direction we are running in. To practise, Year 1 had to run around dodging cones, which meant they had to focus on changing directions. We also competed in some beanbag relays, practised our underarm throwing using beanbags and practised hopping with bigger distances.