Year 4 - Panda Paramedics
Today, Year 4 enjoyed an engaging and hands-on session with Panda Paramedics, where they learned all about the different emergency services and the important roles they play in keeping us safe. The children explored when and how to call for help in an emergency and gained valuable first aid knowledge through a range of practical activities. They had the opportunity to apply bandages, practise chest compressions on mannequins and learn what to do if someone is choking. It was a fantastic, interactive experience that helped build the children’s confidence, awareness and understanding of how they can respond safely in an emergency.
Year 1: Panda Paramedics
Today, Year 1 had a fantastic visit from Panda Paramedics, where we learned all about first aid and the important role of paramedics. We began by learning that paramedics drive ambulances and help people who are hurt or very unwell. We also discussed that 999 should only be called in an emergency and learned about the different emergency services that may respond, including the police, firefighters, paramedics and coastguard. We found out that when calling 999, it is important to know your location, such as your home address, so help can reach you quickly. We then explored what first aid is – helping someone or yourself in the very first instance until further help arrives. The children were reminded of the first aid skills they have previously learned, including helping someone who is choking, performing chest compressions, applying pressure to heavy bleeding and placing someone in the recovery position. We discussed how practising these skills now helps us become more confident as we grow older, while also understanding that children should always ask a trusted adult for help, such as a parent, grandparent, teacher, auntie, uncle or older sibling. We also talked about the importance of making sure we are safe before helping someone else. The children learned how to treat different injuries: For a grazed knee, they learned to wash their hands, clean the wound with water or an antiseptic wipe and apply a plaster. For a deep cut, they practised applying pressure to stop the bleeding before cleaning and bandaging the wound. They had the opportunity to practise putting on bandages, taking care not to touch the sterile dressing and wrapping the bandage securely. We also learned how to support a broken arm using a sling and enjoyed practising putting slings on each other. Finally, we discussed allergic reactions, recognising signs such as swollen lips, a rash and difficulty breathing. The children learned that these can be life-threatening and practised using an EpiPen trainer on the Panda Paramedics’ toy pandas. We are incredibly proud that Year 1 achieved their Bronze First Aid Award! The children also will bring home a worksheet about calling 999 and we have been given a story to reinforce everything they learned during this exciting and valuable session. Well done, Year 1, for your fantastic listening, enthusiasm and teamwork throughout the morning!
Year 3- Panda Paramedic First Aid Workshop
Year 3 had an exciting visit from Dawn, a paramedic, as part of the Panda Paramedic scheme. The children took part in a vital first aid workshop where they learned life-saving skills, including how to respond to choking, treat burns, and what to do if someone stops breathing. They also learned how to care for broken arms, practising how to safely put a medical sling on each other. The children engaged brilliantly with the hands-on training and were proudly presented with a Silver Award for their fantastic efforts and newly acquired skills.
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Year 2 - PSHE - What does my body do?
Year 2 have been learning about our bodies and the functions of major internal organs.
Year 1 PSHE: Then and Now
Year 1 thought carefully today about things that we learnt as babies and things that we are learning now. For example, as babies we learn to crawl, talk, eat, roll over and walk. Now, Year 1 are learning, maths, reading, writing, riding a bike, swimming and other sports. To reflect on the past, we played a game of Guess Who with baby pictures of the class (and the teachers). The children thought this was really funny as it shows how much they have changed. Then, they drew themselves as babies, toddlers and now.
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Reception- PSHE- Summer
In our PSHE lesson we have been looking at the different seasons and especially focusing on Summer. Together we took a quiz to identify signs of summer. In class we did some flower arranging, making fans to keep cool and colouring our summer posters.
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PSHE - Growing and Changing in Year 4
Today we had a recap on everything that we have covered so far for our growing and changing unit and then went on to discuss how animals also reproduce. The children had to guess which of the six animals reproduce first to last. We found that butterflies were the first at being able to reproduce at 3-4 hours with elephants being the last at 12-15 years old!
Year 6 - Kooth Transition Session
Today, Year 6 took part in a transition to high school webinar delivered by Kooth. The session focused on mental health and wellbeing during the move to secondary school. Children explored the range of emotions they may experience during this transition and discussed common challenges they may face, including making new friends, adapting to a new environment, managing increased independence and coping with changes in routines and expectations. The webinar also provided practical strategies for building resilience, seeking support when needed, and maintaining positive mental wellbeing throughout the transition process.
Year 3- PSHE- Personal Space and Boundaries
This afternoon in PSHE, the children engaged in an important discussion about body space and the value of personal boundaries. To help bring these concepts to life, they participated in safe, supportive role-play scenarios. They practised what to do and say if someone is entering their personal space, or if they do not want someone touching them (such as a high-five, hug, or during play). The children handled the topic with great maturity, learning how to confidently use their voices to set boundaries and how to respect the personal space of others.
Year 3 Drowning Prevention Week Swimming Lesson
This afternoon, our Year 3 children took part in a vital Drowning Prevention Week swimming lesson, where they were joined by Daniel and three other fantastic firefighters from the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. The children had a brilliant session and took away some invaluable, life-saving knowledge, including the essentials of CPR, how to stay safe around water, and the correct, safe actions to take to help a friend in difficulty. @lancashirefireandrescueservice(official)and @BWDleisure
Reception - PSHE - How we encourage others to keep to keep trying.
Today we continued learning about resilience and the magic word ‘yet’. We talked about ways we can encourage others to keep trying if they don’t succeed first time by working together and celebrating each other’s successes. We played games to get her to work as a team and applaud the winners and other players for trying.
Year 4 - Visit to St Matthew’s
This week was the Year 4 class’s long anticipated trip to meet their link class. After a short minibus ride into Blackburn, we arrived at St Matthew’s CE Primary School to the most wonderful welcome from Doves class. We had a short getting-to-know-you session and then split up into our mixed groups. We had great fun creating handshakes, decorating friendship poems and having a picnic lunch together. We can’t wait to welcome St Matthew’s to our school next week.