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Date: 16th Jan 2026 @ 3:32pm
What a fantastic week we’ve had in Year 5! The children have approached every challenge with enthusiasm, kindness and determination, and we couldn’t be more proud of them.
A real highlight of our week was completing the Bikeability course. The instructors were extremely impressed with how confidently the children demonstrated their cycling skills—both on the playground and out on the roads. Their focus, maturity and superb listening skills made the sessions a real pleasure. Well done, Year 5!
In English, we have been exploring the magical world of Norse mythology. The children wrote beautiful and imaginative poems inspired by mythical objects, settings, characters and animals. Their vocabulary choices were thoughtful and creative, and it was wonderful to see their confidence grow as poets.
Maths this week involved some hard work and perseverance as we tackled subtracting fractions. The children practised changing denominators, partitioning wholes and applying all these skills to a range of problem-solving activities. It was fantastic to see so many pupils showing resilience and using different strategies to support their understanding.
In RE, we looked closely at several Christian parables, including The Prodigal Son. Through thoughtful discussion, the children identified the Christian values these stories encourage—such as forgiveness, compassion and understanding.
Science was especially exciting this week! We dissected tulips to help us identify the different parts of a flower involved in pollination. We also learned about how both wind and insects can transfer pollen between plants. To test our knowledge, we ended the lesson with a lively Blooket quiz, which the children loved.
During PE, we enjoyed a brilliant session with Ellen from LFC, who led the children through a variety of fun team games. The focus of the lesson was resilience, and the children really rose to the challenge—encouraging each other, problem-solving and working brilliantly together.
In Geography, we explored the climate in Scandinavian countries and compared it with the climate here in the UK. Using their maths skills, the children created clear and accurate line graphs to compare temperature and precipitation across different countries. Their analytical skills were fantastic!
It’s been a busy, enjoyable and productive week. Well done, Year 5—keep up the brilliant work!
Reminders for next week:
- Homework has been set on Mirodo. This is due next Wednesday.
- The children have been practising their new spellings today. Please encourage them to continue this throughout next week, ready for the test on Friday.
- Online Safety talk on Wednesday afternoon. (After swimming)
- Outdoor learning on Thursday. Please bring warm, waterproof coats and wellies/old trainers.
Date: 15th Jan 2026 @ 7:36pm
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We would like to begin by celebrating just how amazing the children have been this week. They have truly, shone brightly, approaching each day with curiosity, kindness and enthusiasm. Their thoughtful ideas, teamwork and willingness to try new things have made our learning truly special, and we are so proud of them all.
This week, we have continued to explore our theme of ‘Winter’, noticing and talking about the changes we can see in the world around us. The children shared thoughtful observations about the colder weather, bare trees and frosty ground, linking beautifully with our focus story ‘Robin’s Winter Song’, by Suzanne Barton. Inspired by the book, we began learning more about birds and the challenges they face during winter. This led us to make our very own bird feeders. We talked about what birds need to survive, why winter can be a tricky time for them, and how we can help, showing wonderful care and empathy for living things.
In Maths, our focus has been on recognising the number three. The children enjoyed spotting patterns of three, identifying dots, and then moving on to counting and matching objects. This learning was supported through a variety of fun, interactive games, with the children showing growing confidence and enthusiasm.
During Early Listening, we explored rhythm and patterns. We began by creating simple patterns using claps and body movements, before moving on to using claves to tap out simple rhythms. The children listened carefully, copied patterns and took turns leading, showing great focus and enjoyment.
At Forest School, we worked alongside Reception to create snowmen. Although we didn’t have real snow, this sparked creativity and problem-solving as we used flour to outline our snowmen before exploring the outdoor environment to find natural materials to bring them to life. There was lots of discussion about what we could use, how it felt, and what worked best. Each group chose a name for their snowman and shared descriptive words, developing both language and teamwork skills.
Back in the classroom, we created a winter-themed ‘treasure tray’ filled with shiny objects and seasonal visuals. This became a wonderful talking point, encouraging curiosity, descriptive language and sustained discussion. Continuing our care for birds, we also made something tasty for ourselves — potato cakes! The children loved helping to prepare them, and even more so, eating them. With it being such a chilly week, we also enjoyed warming ourselves up with hot chocolate, which was very much appreciated alongside our freshly baked treats.
Our winter discussions naturally led us to talk about snow and snowflakes and how they are formed. The children were fascinated to learn that snowflakes have six points and proudly recalled this fact. Learning that no two snowflakes are the same gave us a lovely opportunity to link this to ourselves — talking about how we are all unique and different. The children enjoyed sharing what makes them special, the things they are good at and the skills they are proud of.
Outside, we used our resource knowledge mats to spot and identify birds in our garden area, carefully observing and comparing what we could see. We also explored ice, making our own by freezing water and discussing how it changes state.
We have also launched our ‘lending library’, sharing ideas about what it means to lend something, how to look after someone else’s property, and the importance of having cosy time together to enjoy books and all the learning they bring.
We would like to wish you all a very well-earned, restful weekend and thank you, as always, for your continued support. We look forward to more winter wonders and learning adventures next week.
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery Team
Polite reminder:-
Please could you ensure your child has labelled, warm winter woollies for outdoor play.
Date: 15th Jan 2026 @ 4:50pm
This week we stepped back in time and imagined ourselves living in the Stone Age, inspired by the story ‘Stone Age Boy’. We wrote diary entries describing what it might have been like to camp, hunt, and explore during that time. The children used brilliant descriptive language and really brought their Stone Age adventures to life.
In Maths, we explored what happens when we multiply numbers by 10. We used our place value knowledge to help us understand how digits shift to make numbers ten times bigger. We also compared different multiplication questions and explained our reasoning clearly.
In RE, we read the story of ‘Levi’ and reflected on what mattered to him before and after meeting Jesus. The children had thoughtful discussions about change, kindness, and making good choices.
Our value this week in collective worship was Serve. We linked this to the story of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet and talked about how we can show service in our own lives through small, everyday actions.
After spending time in the Stone Age, we moved forward in history to explore the Bronze Age. We learned about new tools, materials, and how life began to change for early people.
In Outdoor learning, we created beautiful nature bracelets using leaves, petals, and other natural treasures we found outside. We had so much fun!
Our Science investigation focused on light and reflection. We tested different materials to see which ones reflected light and which ones didn’t. The children made great predictions and observations.
We ended the week with our very first drumming session! The children absolutely loved it and showed fantastic rhythm and enthusiasm. We can’t wait for the next one.
Reminders:
- PE days continue every Wednesday and Thursday
- Outdoor learning will be every Tuesday.
Date: 15th Jan 2026 @ 4:35pm
What a brilliant week we’ve had in class! The children have continued to show such enthusiasm, kindness and happy attitudes towards their learning. It’s been lovely to see them challenging themselves, supporting one another, and celebrating their successes together.
In Maths, we focused on numbers greater than 10, with lots of work on recognising, reading and writing numbers from 11–20. The children really enjoyed the different games we played to put their skills to the test — snakes and ladders was definitely the class favourite this week! It was wonderful to see them confidently identifying numbers, counting carefully and using their growing understanding of place value to help them succeed.
In English, we spent time unpicking the characters in The Lion Inside. We explored describing words and used these to build a clearer picture of both Mouse and Lion. The children did some fantastic roll on the wall work, describing how each character might feel on the inside and how they appear on the outside. Their ideas were thoughtful and imaginative, and it has been lovely to see their confidence with vocabulary growing.
History was another exciting part of our week as we delved deeper into the story of the Titanic. This time, we explored the different social classes on board and discussed why their experiences may have been very different. We also began to think about what it really means to be a historian. Working in teams, the children used sources of evidence from the past — including photographs and illustrations — to decide which facts were true or false. They approached this with such curiosity and teamwork, and it was fantastic to see them reasoning and justifying their ideas like real historians.
In Science, we continued exploring everyday materials, this time looking more carefully at their properties. The children discussed examples such as wood being tough and strong, and glass being transparent. They enjoyed identifying these materials in the classroom and talking about why each material is helpful for certain objects. Their observations were brilliant and showed how well they are beginning to understand the world around them.
In PSHE, we talked about what it means to have a goal. The children shared wonderful personal goals — from getting up and dressed in the morning, to earning a sticker, to trying their best in a game. We’ve also been thinking a lot about being more like Leo the Lion from our story: trying our best, even when things feel tricky, and not giving up when we make mistakes. I have been so proud to see the children practising this throughout the week, showing resilience and courage in their learning.
Overall, it has been a happy, busy and inspiring week. The children continue to amaze us with their enthusiasm and positivity — we can’t wait to see what next week brings.
Date: 14th Jan 2026 @ 4:40pm
What a busy and exciting week it has been! The children have continued to shine in all areas of their learning.
This week, we built on our understanding of ‘1 more’ and ‘1 less’ with numbers up to 5, including zero. The children explored how zero can be a starting point for counting, and that the number after zero is 1. We practised the stable order principle, understanding that the order of numbers does not change. Using a variety of manipulatives and real-life contexts, the children represented the ‘1 more’ and ‘1 less’ patterns as they counted forward and backward. We also deepened our understanding of composition to five and moved from perceptual subitising to conceptual subitising—seeing smaller sets within a larger set (e.g., seeing 2 and 3 within 5) without counting. This helps children recognise and combine quantities to understand the whole. In RE, the children explored a chatter-box and discovered our new theme: Stories Jesus Heard. They enjoyed looking at a Bible and sharing their favourite stories. It was wonderful to see their curiosity and enthusiasm during these discussions.
As part of our ‘Winter’ theme, the children have enjoyed listening to a range of stories, including 'A Thing Called Snow' and 'The Lights That Danced in the Night' by Yuval Zommer. We discussed the types of clothing we wear in winter and compared them to what we wear in summer. During Forest School, we teamed up with Nursery to create our own ‘snowmen’ using flour and natural materials!
In PE, the children worked on developing their balancing skills and explored some basic shapes as part of their gymnastics topic. Ask them at home—they’ll be excited to show you the gymnastics shapes they’ve learned!
A Little Reminder
Please make sure your child has a warm coat that they can fasten themselves, hat, scarf, and gloves during this cold snap. Thank you for helping keep everyone warm and cosy!
We hope you have a lovely weekend!
Mrs Molloy and Mrs Bevin
Date: 14th Jan 2026 @ 12:12pm
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What a lovely week we have had in year 2.
In Maths, we have continued working on the topic of money. We have discussed different ways to make the same amounts, added coins and notes together and found change. Next week we will be problem solving using money and also starting our new topic of mutiplication and division.
In English, we have continued working on our Dragon Machine story. This week the children have created a leaflet on how to train a dragon and given advice about what to do if you find one. They have decided where a dragon might live and used adventurous adjectives to describe the setting. They have also designed their own machines based on the story and written about how their invention works.
In Science we have worked on the topic of living things and their habitats. We have discussed habitats and microhabitats and linked this to the microhabitats that we can find in our school grounds. The children then sketched their favourite microhabitat including the insects that they could find there.
In RE, we discussed the qualities that make a good friend. We looked at the story of Jesus blessing the children then looked at pieces of artwork that depict this scene. The children then wrote the qualities that they believe make a good friend.
In PE, we worked on the topic of fitness. We looked at walking, jogging and running and then completed a 3 minute run. Before we completed the run we discussed the best strategy for the run and if we would be running throughout or start to jog first then increase to running. Once we had finished we walked to help us to cool down before we completed stretches to make sure that we had fully cooled down.
We hope you have a lovely weekend,
The Year 2 Team
Date: 14th Jan 2026 @ 9:05am
We have had a fantastic start to the new year, with the first full school week of 2026 filled with enthusiasm, teamwork and a real buzz for learning!
In Maths, the children focused on further developing their understanding of area. Building on their knowledge of finding the area of rectangles, triangles and parallelograms, Year 6 extended their learning to include compound and rectilinear shapes. Pupils applied their reasoning skills to break more complex shapes into smaller, manageable parts, allowing them to calculate total area accurately and confidently. Our learning week also included a variety of games and knowledge quizzes to reinforce key concepts, build confidence and make our learning even more fun.
In RE, the children explored the symbols of the Eucharist and their significance within Christian worship. They made connections in their learning by creating an overview in which they drew each symbol and explained how it links to the church service. This activity encouraged pupils to reflect on meaning and symbolism, deepening their understanding of how the Eucharist is celebrated and why it is important to Christians.
In English this week, the children took part in a range of skimming and scanning games designed to boost reading speed, accuracy and confidence. They then explored a variety of narrative texts, applying their comprehension skills to deepen understanding of plot, character and language. Alongside this, pupils read non-fiction texts linked to their history learning on the Romans, making purposeful cross-curricular links and applying reading skills in different contexts.
Additionally, Year 6 began their new class novel, ‘Dare to Be You’ by Matthew Syed. This provided a great opportunity for pupils to reflect on themes of identity, resilience and celebrating what makes us unique.
Year 6 also part in a PE lesson led by the LFC Foundation. The session focused on multi-sports activities, keeping everyone active and engaged throughout. Children particularly enjoyed trying a new game called hand tennis, which brought lots of laughter, teamwork and great fun to the lesson.
Well done Year 6 for all of your hard work throughout this week and wishing you all a lovely and restful weekend!
Reminders:
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (23rd).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform (Mr McCabe's Group) and sent home in books (Mr Hirst's Group). This is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (21st).
Date: 13th Jan 2026 @ 9:12am
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What a wonderful week in Year 4!
After recognising what authority looks like to us, this week we explored Jesus’ authority through a range of Bible stories. By reflecting on stories such as Jesus Calms the Storm, it became clear that Jesus has authority over both humanity and creation. In the stories, his authority is respected and admired by others, who hope he will use it to help them.
Our focus on volcanoes this term continues to spark huge interest! In English, we explored vocabulary connected to volcanoes, defining and illustrating words such as barren, tremors, eruption, and pumice to strengthen our understanding. We used conjunctions to form sentences describing the opening of Escape from Pompeii, avoiding overuse of the word “and.” We then created descriptive writing about what someone might see, hear, and smell in Pompeii, ready to compare our lives with Tranio, the Roman child, next week through a diary entry.
In Maths, we extended our work on multiplying by 10 to multiplying by 100, using place value counters to move digits on the grid. We also practised dividing by 10 and 100 by moving counters in the opposite direction and solved word problems using these methods. Next week, we will focus on written methods to multiply two- and three-digit numbers.
In PE, we played a defensive game of dodgeball, defending our castles and aiming at the opposition. We also had our first of four sessions with Ellen from the Liverpool Football Foundation, developing fitness and teamwork skills.
Guided Reading focused on the trailer for David Attenborough’s Our Planet. We practised finding key details, understanding vocabulary, and making inferences.
On Monday, we visited the Inspiration Train at Southport Station, exploring how trains operate past, present, and future, as well as the careers involved. We enjoyed STEM activities on board and loved taking home a Merseyrail teddy.
We were also fortunate to restart singing lessons this week with Liverpool Cathedral and look forward to their return next week.
Reminders:
- PE days continue every Thursday and Friday, with outdoor learning also taking place on Fridays.
Date: 9th Jan 2026 @ 8:20am
Welcome back! We hope you all had a lovely Christmas break.
In English, we began our exciting new focus book, ‘Stone Age Boy, and the children have really enjoyed stepping into the world of the Stone Age. We made predictions about what might happen in the story, created vivid setting descriptions, and practised using expanded noun phrases to make our writing more detailed and engaging.
In Maths, we have been working on multiplying and dividing by 8, using different strategies and activities to help us spot patterns and build confidence with the 8 times table. The children have shown great determination and are becoming much quicker and more accurate in their calculations.
In RE, we started our new topic exploring how Jesus has changed people’s lives and continues to do so today. We began by discussing what change means, sharing examples of changes we’ve experienced in our own lives, and thinking about why change is important for helping us grow and develop.
In Science, we started our new topic on light and explored different light sources, identifying which ones are natural and which are artificial. The children enjoyed sorting examples and discussing how light helps us in our everyday lives.
In PE, we played a range of team games designed to help us practise working together, communicating clearly, and supporting one another. The children showed fantastic teamwork and really embraced the challenge.
All children across the school are encouraged to read every day, both in and out of school. Additional recommended Reading at Home resources can be found here.
Reminders:
-PE days will be Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please ensure your child comes into school in their PE kit with trainers on these days.
-Outdoor learning will be on a Tuesday so please make sure your child has a warm waterproof coat, winter woolies and old trainers or wellies.
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 9:56pm
Happy New Year Wishes and a Joyful Winter Welcome!
We hope you all enjoyed a magical, restful Christmas filled with special moments, and that Santa made a visit to every home! It has been such a joy to welcome the children back to school and begin the new term together. Despite the icy and slippery return, it was truly heart-warming to see smiling faces, hear excited chatter and witness friendships reuniting — a very special start to our time back together.
On our return, we were amazed to discover a very special gift left behind by Santa. Could you believe it? A box full of ‘star glasses’ for our much-loved ‘Rock and Roll Days of the Week’ song! We couldn’t quite believe it and were so grateful, showing our SHINE value, Enjoy and being just like our special SHINE friend Mo. The children were absolutely delighted.
As we shared our exciting news, we enjoyed recalling special moments from our time off and discussing the gifts Santa and family members had brought. The frosty weather provided the perfect link to our new topic, ‘Winter’. We expressed our thoughts and existing knowledge about the signs of winter and made connections with the other seasons we have already explored, noting differences and changes. We also discussed the adaptations needed, particularly in clothing and the weather, as well as visible seasonal differences.
The children have thoroughly enjoyed moving around the environment and engaging with the learning opportunities provided. Many children have been talking enthusiastically about snowmen and using their dough gift packs at home. After looking closely at a variety of snowman images, we fully explored creating our own. This then led to discussions about winter colours, with white and shades of blue and grey as our main focus.
In Early Listening, we revisited what it means to be a good listener and enjoyed playing games to demonstrate this, leading to lots of laughter and amusement. In Maths, we recapped our learning by joining in with counting games and number songs, finding and matching numbers to quantities, ordering numbers, and carefully considering different ways to record a number or quantity.
As we talked about the start of a new year, we linked our learning to the days of the week and began learning about the months that make up a year. Through sharing a variety of books, we discussed New Year resolutions and talked about our own personal thoughts, wishes and promises for the year 2026 ahead.
We are so excited for everything this new term has in store and feel incredibly lucky to be back together, sharing our learning, laughter and Monday to Friday adventures. Thank you, as always, for your continued support, encouragement and kindness — it truly means so much. We look forward to creating many more happy memories, special moments and learning experiences together in the weeks ahead.
All children across the school are encouraged to read every day, both in and out of school. Additional recommended Reading at Home resources can be found here.
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery Team
Polite reminder:-
Please could you ensure your child has labelled, warm winter woollies for outdoor play.
Dates for the Diary:-
Monday 12th January – Sibling photographs
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 9:34pm
Year 5 have had a wonderful start to the year, diving straight into our new and exciting topics with enthusiasm and curiosity.
In English, we were introduced to our new book, Arthur and the Golden Rope. We began by exploring the Norse Tree of Life and learning about gods and goddesses from Norse mythology. The children practised identifying and creating sentences that included a relative clause, using these to describe our hero, Arthur. We can’t wait to discover what happens next and work towards writing our very own myths over the coming weeks!
In Maths, we have been adding and subtracting fractions with denominators that are multiples of each other. This involved finding equivalent fractions and converting between improper fractions and mixed numbers. The children showed our school value of Hope by working hard and never giving up, even when the challenges were tricky.
In RE, we started our new unit, Jesus the Teacher. We reflected on the most important lessons we have learned in life so far—both inside and outside of school—and thought about how these shape who we are.
In Science, our topic is Living Things and Their Habitats. We began by investigating plant reproduction, looking at both sexual and asexual methods and discussing the differences between them.
In Spanish, we had lots of fun learning the names of different fruits and vegetables. The children practised new phonics sounds and applied them confidently in speaking activities.
Finally, in Geography, we explored Scandinavia! Using our map skills, we found out where these countries are in relation to the UK, identified their capital cities, and learned about the surrounding seas. We are really looking forward to discovering more about this beautiful part of the world.
A big thanks to the group of Year 5 children who met with Nikki from Learning Through Landscapes to proudly show her around our school. They were confident and enthusatic whilst learning how to use equipment to complete an environment and climate audit.
It’s been an amazing start, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the term brings!
Reminders for next week:
- Bikeability- Please ensure children bring their helmet and bike on their allocated day. (Messages were sent this week) Children are to wear PE kits and warm, waterproof coats, as they will be outside most of the day.
- Spellings have been set, to be tested next Friday.
- Homework is due by Wednesday.
- All children across the school are encouraged to read every day, both in and out of school. Additional recommended Reading at Home resources can be found here.
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 9:29pm
Wishing you all a Happy New Year and all the very best for 2026!
It was wonderful to welcome our Year 6 children back to school, recharged and refreshed after the festive break spent with their loved ones. We certainly made the most of our first school week of 2026, diving straight back into learning and routines. It was lovely to be back together again as a class team, sharing updates and a real enthusiasm for the term ahead. Here are just a few of the things we got up to…
In RE this week, Year 6 began the new unit, 'How and Why Do Christians Celebrate the Eucharist?' The children worked in groups to explore a range of artistic interpretations of the Last Supper, including the BDBE Last Supper poster by artist Simon Smith, alongside famous artworks by Leonardo da Vinci, Francis Newton Souza, Ana Martins, Sadao Watanabe, John August Swanson and Jesus Mafa. As the pupils studied the images, they listened carefully to Mark’s account of the Last Supper (Mark 14:12–26). Each group was given a different painting and quickly identified that all of the artworks were connected to the same Bible story. The children then looked closely to see if they could spot details in the artwork that matched what they had heard in the scripture, noticing similarities, differences and artistic choices. This led to thoughtful discussion as pupils shared what else they could see in the images and posed their own questions, helping them to reflect more deeply on the meaning and significance of the Eucharist.
In Maths this week, Mr McCabe’s group explored the area of parallelograms and triangles, using clear models and reasoning to apply their learning accurately. Meanwhile, Mr Hirst supported pupils with an arithmetic and fractions boost, revisiting key skills and providing valuable opportunities for recap and consolidation.
In English, the children revisited and consolidated key SPaG concepts through a range of recap and practice activities. Alongside this, pupils developed their reading skills by exploring non-fiction texts linked to their science learning about the heart and the circulatory system. This provided an excellent opportunity to strengthen their understanding of subject-specific vocabulary and make purposeful cross-curricular links.
To conclude our World War Two History topic, the children created a creative timeline showcasing the key events of the war. Using their own research to supplement class learning, pupils selected important moments and presented them in an engaging and thoughtful way. This activity helped to deepen their understanding of the sequence of events and allowed them to demonstrate both their historical knowledge and creativity.
A great school week to properly welcome in 2026. Enjoy your weekend everyone and see you all on Monday!
Reminders:
-Year 6 PE days for this half term are Thursday and Friday.
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (16th).
-Maths and English homework has been set via the SATs Companion platform (Mr McCabe's Group) and sent home in books (Mr Hirst's Group). This is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (14th).
-For more information on what we will be learning about this term, please click here.
-All children across the school are encouraged to read every day, both in and out of school. Additional recommended Reading at Home resources can be found here.
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 7:43pm
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Happy New Year!
It was lovely to welcome everyone back on Tuesday, return to our learning and catch up with our friends.
In Maths, we introduced the topic of money. The children have been working with coins and notes to be able to recognise them and know how to make different amounts with the coins and notes that we have. If you have time this week, the children would enjoy looking at coins and notes at home. Next week we will continue with the topic of money and look at the concept of giving change when we buy items.
In English, we have introduced our new story called The Dragon Machine. The children made predictions about the story then we used the front cover and blurb to make further predictions. We spotted the dragons on the first few pages causing mischief and wrote about what they had been up to. Next week we will continue to read the story and see what happens to George who is the main character and is the only one who seems to be able to spot the dragons in the story.
In Art, we have started our new topic called colour splash focussing on colour mixing. This week we used the primary colours to make the secondary colours and discussed how the colour would change depending on the amount of each primary colour that we mixed together.
We have discussed our SHINE values and focussed on our value of Serve this week. We talked about the Bible story when Jesus washes the feet of his disciples and what that symbolies. We then talked about how we can show the value of Serve within school.
Reminders
- PE days this half term are a Monday and Friday
- Sibling phographs are on Monday morning. If you would like your child to come to school in full uniform for the school photograph and bring their PE clothes that would be great.
- New reading bookbag days will be sent home today in a separate message and start from Monday.
- All children across the school are encouraged to read every day, both in and out of school. Additional recommended Reading at Home resources can be found here.
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 2:48pm
A Happy New Year to you all!
It was so wonderful to welcome everyone back to the classroom this week. We were excited to return to our learning and catch up with our friends.
To begin our RE topic, we explored what the word authority means and how authority is portrayed in our community and across the world. After gathering photos to showcase what we understand authority to be, we explained to the class who holds authority in the world and what traits someone with authority might have. Year 4 produced some fantastic examples, linking their understanding of people who hold power, such as prime ministers and the police, to even older siblings – explaining that with age comes authority.
In Collective Worship, we acknowledged the Christian celebration of Epiphany. We learnt that the word Epiphany comes from the verb to appear. This means that the feast of Epiphany celebrates the time when Baby Jesus was seen by the visitors who had travelled to see him.
In Maths, we were introduced to Factorpillars as a memorable way to help us find factor pairs of a given number. After naming our caterpillar, we drew its face and body before finding factors to create the caterpillar’s legs. We made sure that adjacent legs formed a matching pair; for example, 10 and 2 are a factor pair of 20 and would therefore be a pair of legs for our caterpillar. Once we were confident in finding factor pairs, using Dienes blocks for support, we investigated whether it was true that the bigger the number, the more factor pairs it has. Next week, we will focus on how the place value of numbers changes when they are multiplied and divided by 10 and 100.
In Geography, we learnt about the structure of the Earth and the different layers that make it up. In Science, we began exploring electricity by identifying everyday appliances that require mains or battery power and learning how electricity can be generated from renewable and non‑renewable sources. As part of our outdoor learning this week, we learned how to safely build our own miniature fires and discussed how people used fire in the past and how it is beneficial in today’s world.
All children across the school are encouraged to read every day, both in and out of school. Additional recommended Reading at Home resources can be found here.
Please see our Year 4 Curriculum Map for an overview of what the children will be learning this half-term.
We are looking forward to a full week back in class next week, Year 4. Have a lovely weekend!
Reminders:
- Monday 12th January – Afternoon trip to the Inspiration Train
- Year 4 PE lessons take place every Thursday and Friday. Please ensure your child arrives at school in their PE kit on these days.
- The Spring Spelling List 1 will be tested on 16.1.26.
- If your child is reading from the school books bands, please ensure their book is returned to school on their Reading day.
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 2:36pm
What another wonderful week we’ve had together! The children have continued to show beautiful behaviour, lovely manners, kindness towards their friends and such happiness in both playing and learning. It has been amazing to see how confidently everyone has settled back into school life after Christmas, we are so incredibly proud of how fantastically they’ve all returned.
In Maths this week, we carried on exploring numbers within 10–20. We built on our understanding of place value, thinking carefully about how many tens and ones are in each number. The children represented numbers in lots of different ways and practised counting forwards and backwards from different starting points. We used manipulatives like ten frames, bead strings, number fans and base ten to help us, and we played games such as number bingo, snap and matching activities to make learning super fun. The children showed brilliant enthusiasm and growing confidence every day.
In English, we spent more time getting to know our new story The Lion Inside. We explored the characters in more detail and thought about how they might be feeling at different moments in the text. The class came up with fantastic descriptive vocabulary for both lions and mice, and we’ve been using what we know to make predictions about what might happen next. We also continued learning real-life facts about lions and mice, which has helped build our understanding before we fully dive into the story, the curiosity in the classroom has been amazing!
Our History topic, The Sinking of the Titanic, has already become a class favourite. This week we looked at new clues to help us piece together what might have happened, and the children shared thoughtful ideas about why the event is so significant. Their predictions about who might have been on board and why the ship is remembered today were brilliant. We can’t wait to uncover more as our learning continues, it’s such a fascinating topic and the excitement is definitely growing.
In Science, we continued exploring everyday materials. The children investigated wood, metal, plastic, glass, rubber and fabric, and discussed the properties of each. They came up with clever examples of objects made from these materials and explained why they are suitable, from glass windows to wooden furniture and rubber tyres. Their observations were thoughtful and detailed, and it’s wonderful to see them applying their knowledge to the world around them.
Overall, it has been another busy, happy and exciting week full of curiosity and fantastic learning. The children continue to make us smile every single day with their enthusiasm and kindness. We can’t wait for another wonderful week.
Reminders -
- The jumper/cardigan box will be brought out at the end of the day. Please can you ensure items are labelled so these can be returned to children.
- Please ensure to email the new class account Y1@tsp.allsaintsmat.org
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All children across the school are encouraged to read every day, both in and out of school. Additional recommended Reading at Home resources can be found here.
Date: 7th Jan 2026 @ 1:48pm
Spring1 Week 1 - Winter Wonders Begin! ❄️
Welcome back, and a very Happy New Year to all our families! We hope you had a wonderful holiday. It’s been a frosty, icy start to the term, which has been perfect for introducing our new mini-theme: Winter. We do hope it hasn’t been too slippery and that everyone has managed to arrive and leave school safely.
This week, the children have loved talking about their Christmas adventures. We also explored the meaning of The Epiphany, and the children enjoyed making beautiful crowns to remind them of this special Christian celebration.
We talked about what a New Year means – a time for making promises or trying new things. The children created stunning Hopes and Wishes Stars, thinking about something they would like to improve, a new skill to learn, or even ways they could help at home. Their ideas were truly inspiring!
In maths, we built on previous learning by using our knowledge of zero to find amounts up to five, including zero. We introduced the concept of subitising – instantly recognising the number of objects in a group without counting – including zero objects and up to five objects.
Our creative area has been full of colour and excitement! The children explored finger painting, describing textures and colours as they worked. We talked about whether their paintings were abstract or figurative, and celebrated how unique and imaginative each piece was. It was wonderful to see their creativity shine!
A Little Reminder
Please make sure your child has a warm coat that they can fasten themselves, hat, scarf, and gloves during this cold snap. Thank you for helping keep everyone warm and cosy!
We hope you have a lovely weekend!
Mrs Molloy and Mrs Bevin
Date: 17th Dec 2025 @ 2:15pm
What an exciting week we’ve had in Year 5! The festive spirit has been in full swing, and we’ve enjoyed lots of creative and hands-on learning.
On Monday, we had a fantastic DT Day where we designed and created our very own electronic doodlers! Using our science knowledge from Year 4, we built circuits to make our doodlers move and create amazing patterns. It was brilliant to see everyone applying their understanding of electricity in such a fun and practical way.
Once our doodlers were working, we got creative and decorated them to suit different users. Some were bright and colourful, others were Christmas themed – the designs were so imaginative! We loved seeing how everyone adapted their ideas to make their doodlers unique.
On Tuesday, we continued the festive fun by creating pop-up Christmas cards for our loved ones. The designs were incredibly imaginative and full of festive cheer! Later, we headed to the hall for some party games, showing off our super dance moves and singing plenty of Christmas songs together. It was such a joyful day!
Finally, on Wednesday, we had a lovely end to the term by watching the Year 4 performance in church. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the season and reflect on all the hard work and achievements of this term.
It has truly been a fantastic Autumn term, and the children have all worked so hard. A big thank you from the Year 5 team for all the cards, gifts, and well wishes. We hope you all have the best Christmas and look forward to seeing everyone back in the New Year!
Reminders
- Return to school on Tuesday 7th January.
- Bikeability- week beginning 12th January.
- Swimming continues on Wednesdays. PE is on Thursdays.
- Homework and spellings will start again in the new year. There is an optional Science task on Mirodo for those that wish to do some work over the holidays.
Date: 17th Dec 2025 @ 11:56am
What a magical week we have had in year 2!
This week the children have finished off their computing topic using Scratch Junior and in the final lesson they were able to use all of the skills and coding knowledge that they had learnt to create their own stories with moving characters and speech.
On Tuesday the children enjoyed making their own Christmas party bags, they even decided to add their own handles to make them easier to carry. They have also made their own Christmas cards and added some festive glitter.
We walked to Church and saw year 4 perform their Nativity which was brilliant and helped the children to embrace the Christmas spirit.
Reminders and information for next half term
- Our PE days will now be on a Monday and Friday each week.
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Please ensure all jumpers and cardigans are clearly labelled so they can always be returned.
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Children will not be bringing books home over the holidays. We encourage you to continue reading their favourite books together to keep their love of reading alive.
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Phonics QR codes have been sent out today on paper for easier scanning. Please practise these over the next few weeks to support sound knowledge.
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A reminder to please use the new school email for any communication moving forward.
Thank you for your continued support, we hope you all have a magical Christmas and New Year,
The Year 2 Team
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 6:58pm
What a magical and memorable final week of term it has been in Year 1 – truly bursting with creativity, excitement and Christmas cheer!
This week, our classroom transformed into a wonderfully festive hub as we enjoyed a whole range of Christmas activities together. The children absolutely loved making their own Christmas cards, carefully designing them and writing thoughtful messages inside for their families.
We also turned our attention to writing letters to Father Christmas. The children had so much fun sharing their Christmas wishes, but we were especially proud of how polite and kind their letters were, remembering to say please and thank you.
Our creative skills were on full display as we made festive decorations. Cutting, colouring and decorating helped the children practise their fine motor skills, and they were so proud to see their work displayed for everyone to enjoy.
One of the highlights of the week was our Christmas biscuit making. The children loved mixing, cutting and decorating their biscuits, all while following instructions carefully and working together as a team. Of course, tasting the finished biscuits was the best part! The classroom was filled with smiles.
We are so proud of how hard the children have worked this term and how beautifully they have embraced the Christmas spirit.
Reminders
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Please ensure all jumpers and cardigans are clearly labelled so they can always be returned.
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Children will not be bringing books home over the holidays. We encourage you to continue reading their favourite books together to keep their love of reading alive.
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Phonics QR codes have been sent out. Please watch these over the holiday to support your child's reading at home.
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A reminder to please use the new school email for any communication moving forward.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support.
We wish you all a very happy, peaceful and festive holiday – we look forward to seeing everyone in the new year!
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 5:00pm
Well… that’s the end of the term already – we can’t quite believe how fast it has flown by!
What an absolutely amazing time we have all had together. Over the past few months we have shared so many experiences, learning opportunities and special moments. We spent time reflecting on all that we have done, everything we have explored, and just how much the children have learned, practised and mastered along the way. Your children are truly amazing.
We have laughed, learned, grown in confidence and built strong friendships, and these final few days have been no exception. Our class party was bursting with fun, games and giggles, and it was clear to see just how much the children enjoyed every single minute of it.
We have had the best time together and it has been such a privilege to be part of your child’s journey during this time. Watching their confidence, independence and enthusiasm grow has been incredibly special.
Equally, thank you to each and every one of you for your continued support. A child’s learning and development works best as a team effort, nurturing not only their academic growth but also their social and emotional development too. Your partnership means so much.
May we also take this opportunity to say a huge thank you for all of your kind and generous cards, heartfelt words and lovely gifts — they have truly blown us away and left us feeling so grateful.
Wishing you all a wonderful, magical, festive break filled with love, laughter and special family moments. We can’t wait to welcome you back and begin our next adventure together!
Please find our updated Virtual Classroom attached to this Blog, should you wish to explore any of the themes we will be covering after the Christmas break.
Reminder:
Spring Term commences – Tuesday 6th January 2026
PE day will continue to take place on a Monday.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 3:44pm
In RE, our topic this half term has been ‘God is with us’. We explored how God is with everyone in different ways and read the story of ‘Papa Panov’, which helped us think deeply about kindness and the true meaning of the Christmas story.
In Maths we’ve been working hard on multiplication, especially our 3 and 4 times tables. We practised multiplying and dividing, and explored the ideas of sharing and grouping. Everyone has made great progress and grown in confidence with these skills.
Our focus text in English was ‘Winter’s Child’. We used it to inspire our writing, learning how to create vivid setting and character descriptions. We experimented with subordinate clauses, similes, and powerful adjectives to enhance our work. The highlight was writing our very own fantasy stories, full of imagination and creativity!
We travelled back in time to the Stone Age in History. We discovered how people lived, the tools they used, the cave art they created, and how farming began. We also learned about Skara Brae, a fascinating Stone Age settlement that gave us a glimpse into life thousands of years ago.
Our Science lessons focused on forces, with a special look at magnets. We carried out investigations to see how magnets attract and repel, and explored their everyday uses.
In Design and Technology, we combined creativity with cooking by designing and making our own seasonal vegetable tarts. It was a delicious way to end the term, and everyone enjoyed tasting their creations!
We’ve loved spending time outside, practising our teamwork skills and learning how to work together effectively. These sessions have been a great chance to build friendships and resilience.
This term has been full of festive cheer! We joined in the Santa Dash, took part in the Christmas Extravaganza, and enjoyed lots of seasonal activities. A real highlight was watching the Rock Steady concerts, where we were inspired by the music and performances.
Year 3 should be very proud of everything they’ve achieved. We’re looking forward to more fun and learning in the new year.
A huge thank you to everyone for the lovely cards, thoughtful gifts, and warm Christmas wishes, they are truly appreciated.
Reminders for next term:
- PE days are Wednesday and Thursday.
- Outdoor learning sessions continue every Tuesday afternoon – please bring a waterproof coat, old trainers, or wellies.
- Spellings will resume when we come back to school after the Christmas break
Date: 15th Dec 2025 @ 7:00pm
A Term to Remember!
Christmas is nearly here and the New Year will soon be upon us. As we come to the end of a wonderful term, we may be parting ways for now, but we already look forward to the exciting learning and memorable experiences we will share together in the year ahead.
What better way to finish the term than celebrating our fantastic Christmas Service performance. We are so proud of every single child — your confidence, teamwork, and joyful singing truly gave TSP the perfect Christmas send-off.
This term, English has focused on building strong writing skills. We explored expanded noun phrases, fronted adverbials, and writing dialogue, using Gorilla by Anthony Browne as inspiration. We also researched and organised information for non-chronological reports, showing great independence and enthusiasm.
In Maths, we developed confidence with column addition and subtraction, negative numbers, estimating, and exploring area. Creative activities such as area robots and area zoos helped bring our learning to life.
Our learning in RE encouraged deep reflection on symbols, light, togetherness, and faith. We explored Christingle, the Nativity, My Lighthouse, and Hanukkah, with thoughtful discussions and meaningful creative responses throughout the term.
In Science, we learned about the digestive system and how our bodies break down food to stay healthy.
History and Art took us back to Ancient Rome, where we learned about the Roman army and Queen Boudica, and created beautiful mosaics inspired by Roman designs and Remembrance artwork.
We also enjoyed a wide range of enrichment experiences, including swimming, theatre and cinema trips, Rocksteady concerts, outdoor learning, forest school activities, and inspiring visitors. Kindness Week, Anti-Bullying Week, and Remembrance Day gave us important opportunities to reflect and support others.
The festive season brought even more excitement, from Snowball the Elf’s antics to Santa Dash, Christmas dinners, performances, and a magical visit from Santa himself.
A huge thank you from all in Year 4 for the gifts and well wishes sent our way, we are truly grateful!
Our Virtual Classroom for the Spring term is attached, alongside a wealth of resources on our class Google Classroom, should you wish to complete any additional home learning over the festive break.
We are incredibly proud of how hard Year 4 have worked this term — not just in their learning, but in showing kindness, resilience, and teamwork every day. Thank you to Team TSP and our families for making this term so special. We wish you a joyful Christmas and look forward to welcoming you back in the New Year!
Reminders for next term:
- PE days are Thursday and Friday.
- Outdoor learning sessions continue every Friday morning – please bring a change of clothes, trainers, or wellies.
- Spellings have been uploaded onto Google Classroom and will be tested on 16.1.26 - second week back to school.
- Monday 12th January - Year 4 Inspiration Train Visit.
Date: 15th Dec 2025 @ 2:30pm
As we reach the end of this first term in Reception, we just want to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful parents for your support—it has made such a difference.
To our amazing children: you have settled into school life so beautifully, made new friends, learned so much, and most importantly, had lots of fun! We are so proud of each and every one of you.
We hope you all enjoy a truly magical Christmas filled with joy and laughter. Thank you for your kind wishes, lovely cards, and thoughtful gifts—they mean so much to us.
Please see our updated virtual classroom attached to this blog if you would like to explore any of the themes we will be exploring after the half term.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us in Reception!
Reminder:
School will re-open on Tuesday 6th January 2026
Date: 14th Dec 2025 @ 8:11pm
What a wonderful final few days of the term it has been in Year 6, bringing to a close what has been a fantastic autumn term. Throughout the past few months, the children have continually impressed us with their effort, resilience and achievements. As we look ahead with excitement to the new year, a well-earned Christmas break now awaits - along with plenty of special moments to be shared with family and friends.
Despite the shorter week, it has still been packed full of memorable highlights, and here are just a few…
We kicked off the week with the completion of our ‘Author Book’ work based on the powerful story, ‘Star of Fear, Star of Hope’. The children’s beautiful and poignant writing was accompanied by beautiful illustrations to bring their work to life and deepen the impact of the story. The care, thought and maturity shown by the children was evident throughout, resulting in a truly impressive final piece of work.
The following day, we enjoyed Christmas Party Day, filled with singing, dancing and board games, before settling down to watch the festive favourite, The Christmas Chronicles, accompanied by popcorn and hot chocolate.
Our autumn term came to a close on Wednesday with the Christmas Service at St Peter’s Church. It is always lovely to return to a setting that holds so many memories for the children and they enthusiastically joined in with the hymns and carols from the balcony, proudly supporting our friends in Year 4 who led the service beautifully. The service provided a calm and reflective end to the term, reminding us all of the true meaning of Christmas.
All that remains is to wish our Year 6 families a very happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year. We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the generous cards, gifts and kind messages received by the Year 6 team this week. These gestures are never expected, but they are so appreciated and mean a lot.
As the autumn term draws to a close, it’s time for Year 6 to step into the excitement and magic of Christmas. Enjoy this special time together as a family, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2026.
Merry Christmas! 🎄✨
Reminders:
- No new homework will be set during the Christmas break, however the Year 6 ‘Virtual Classroom’ has been updated and attached to this blog, which includes links to a variety of websites and resources. All pupils' individual passwords can all be found on Google Classroom. Don't forget, there is also the ‘Practice’ section on SATs Companion where the children can choose any topic they wish to practise for Maths, Reading, SpaG or Science.
- No new spellings will be set during the Christmas break. If the children would still like to practise, the Year 5/6 Statutory Spellings lists have been attached to Google Classroom. These are key words that we’ll all be working on throughout Year 6, with the aim of spelling as many as possible with confidence by the end of the year. The children could choose a few tricky words, test themselves or even try writing them in some festive sentences.
-School will reopen on Tuesday 6th January.
Date: 12th Dec 2025 @ 2:16pm
What a lovely festive week we have had in year 2!
In Maths, we have continued with our shape topic. We have worked on counting edges and vertices on different 3D shapes and also continued patterns using 3D shapes making sure that we all know the different shape names. Our next maths topic will be money.
In RE, we have continued to look at the Nativity story. This week we looked at the role of Angel Gabriel and why it is important to deliver good news. We then looked at a tour of Blackburn Cathedral and looked at the different representations of angels in the Cathedral. We also looked at different pieces of artwork and then created our on angel artwork.
This week we continued with our coding work in Computing.The children learnt how to put a repeat code into Scratch Junior and watched the effect that this had on their characters.
We have enjoyed many festive celebrations including the lovely production of the Christmas Story by Churches Together, the present room, a delicious Christmas dinner and the fantastic TSP Christmas Extravaganza which included a magical visit to see Father Christmas in his grotto.
Reminders:
- Tuesday 16th December - Christmas Party Day
- Wednesday 17th December - Finish at 1pm