Online Safety: Conspiracy Theories
What’s the real story? This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide investigates the online spread of conspiracy theories, the safeguarding harms they pose, and how to help young people steer clear of harmful beliefs and misinformation. Download your FREE copy here- https://vist.ly/469kj #OnlineSafety #CriticalThinking
Reception: Our First Lunchtime
Wow, our Reception class have blown us away today at lunchtime. They carried their trays independently, chose their dessert and all enjoyed pasta bolognese together. Well done!
Year 3-Swimming Information & Kit List
This afternoon, our Year 3 class met with Nicola, a swimming instructor from Darwen Leisure Centre, to prepare for our upcoming lessons. The instructor answered all of the children's questions and explained what they can expect during their first session on Friday, September 12th.
Reception - Treasure boxes
This week, our new Reception children brought in treasure boxes from home containing items that are special to them. It was lovely to hear the children talk about their items with pride and excitement. They also enjoyed showing their friends and the grown ups in the classroom.
Year 5 PSHE
In our first PSHE lesson of the term, Year 5 discussed teamwork, collaboration and negotiation. They came up with definitions for these words and discussed personal examples of when they have demonstrated them in their own lives. The children then took part in a tower-building activity, in which they needed to work as team, collaborating and negotiating to build the biggest and sturdiest tower.
Reception: Exploring Outdoors
Reception class have really enjoyed exploring our outdoor area. They put on their puddlesuits and learnt what they could do outside.
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Reception: Exploring Indoors
We are so proud of our Reception children and how well they have settled into school life. They have really enjoyed exploring our indoor classroom and learning all about the different areas and what they can do.
Online Safety: Recognising and Managing Stress
Back to school doesn’t have to be so stressful. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide shares 10 expert tips to help young people recognise and manage stress in healthy ways. Download your FREE copy here >> https://vist.ly/45ffr
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Cre8ability Session 5
This week, our Cre8ability group focused on the vital topic of relationships with family, loved ones, and friends, emphasizing the importance of sharing feelings. We explored strategies for navigating disagreements and arguments, learning how to constructively address conflicts and maintain strong bonds. A highlight of the session was the creation of personalized "family boxes." Each member designed a special box representing themselves and their family, a beautiful and tangible way to reflect on their unique connections. The session underscored the power of open communication and creative expression in building and sustaining healthy relationships. We are looking forward to our final celebration session next week.
Growing and Changing - Puberty - Menstruation
In Year 5 in our Growing and Changing unit, this week we looked at puberty but in particular menstruation. The children discussed key changes in our bodies with increased maturity and confidence. We also went through plenty of questions from our ‘Ask it’ baskets which enabled our less confident children to have usefulness discussed and answered. The children have really got involved in this particular unit and have tackled sensitive subject matter in a really sensible manner which shows how much they have really grown over the course of the year.
Reception: Butterfly Release Day
Today was a very special day for our Reception children as they released their butterflies. The children have been so engaged throughout the entire process of watching the butterfly life cycle, observing firsthand how they change and grow from caterpillars. It was truly wonderful to see their excitement as they finally released the butterflies. This experience has been a fantastic way for them to learn about nature and the amazing transformations that occur in the natural world.
Reception: Muddy Monday
Our Reception class thoroughly enjoyed their Muddy Monday session! They had a fantastic time finding various bugs and enthusiastically creating homes for them. It was truly wonderful to observe their engagement and curiosity during these activities. It was also wonderful to see the children becoming braver, climbing higher up trees, and collaborating to create a camp fire. They also loved foraging for different natural materials to continue their imaginative role-playing games. Additionally, the children enjoyed closely observing the wildflowers and using them to create lovely summer scents, showcasing their creativity and sensory exploration.