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A rockin' experiment!, by Miss Ward
Date: 19th Jan 2025 @ 2:00pm
In Science, Marsden class have been learning all about rocks! We conducted an experiment into the properties of rocks, where we tested:
- How hard the rocks are
- Whether they absorbed water
- Whether they fizzed when coming into contact with an acidic substance
- We also observed them closely
We then considered what the results meant, in relation to whether the rocks were Sedimentary, Metamorphic or Igneous.
A special delivery for EYFS!, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 10th Jan 2025 @ 11:34am
We had a special delivery in EYFS this morning~ a box from the Lancashire School Library Service. Inside we discovered (one of our new vocabulary words of the week from Drawing Club) some books related to our new topic~ Frozen Planet. We had a quick look at some of the new books. The new books have been put into our class libraries and around the continuous provision.
Exploring the snow!, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 9th Jan 2025 @ 11:06am
The children in Beesley class have been making the most out of the weather today on their Winter Walk!
Before going outside we discussed the type of clothing that we needed to wear today to stay warm so got ourselves ready by putting on our coats, hats,gloves and scarves. Once outside the children have been exploring the world around us by looking at the changes to the school environment and making observations of our class tree discussing changes they noticed since Autumn (UTW: The Natural World/ Past and Present) The children also had a go at mark making in the snow (PD)
As you can see we had lots of fun exploring the snow!
Forming numerals, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 9th Jan 2025 @ 10:56am
The children have been learning the numeral formation rhymes to help them form the numerals 1-4. The children have been forming the numerals using different materials including paint, pencils, chalk and using their fingers/paintbrushes in sand.
Tots on Tyres, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 9th Jan 2025 @ 10:42am
The children in Reception have started their 'Tots on Tyres' course coached by South Ribble Council. This week the children have been learning about using brakes correctly, the correct way to put on and wear a helmet and have been learning the first steps of sitting on and manovering a bike.
Stone Age Timeline, by Ms Patel
Date: 9th Jan 2025 @ 7:49am
The children worked in pairs to put events that occured during the Stone Age in chronological order.
Swimming 25 metres, by Ms Patel
Date: 20th Dec 2024 @ 12:37pm
Well done to the children who have been able to swim 25 metres!
Polar Express Day, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 20th Dec 2024 @ 9:19am
Getting ready for Christmas, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 19th Dec 2024 @ 11:09am
Sam's Snowflake, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 19th Dec 2024 @ 10:59am
We read the story Sam's Snowflake and made our own snowflakes.
Christmas Jumper Day & Christmas Lunch, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 19th Dec 2024 @ 10:38am
EYFS Christmas Party, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 16th Dec 2024 @ 3:39pm
The children in Barlow and Beesley Class has lots of fun at their Christmas party this afternoon. They played lots of games, danced and even had a special visitor!
Making seasonal tarts, by Ms Patel
Date: 16th Dec 2024 @ 6:42am
The children used their cutting and peeling skills to make seasonal tarts. They chose seasonal vegetables from their food tasting session to design a seasonal tart and they evaluated it to decide if the flavours complimented each other.
Food tasting!, by Miss Palacio
Date: 13th Dec 2024 @ 2:04pm
Mary class have been designing, making and tasting their own seasonal tarts in DT. Lots of vegetables have been used and enjoyed.
Battle of Bamber Bridge, by Ms Patel
Date: 5th Dec 2024 @ 7:08am
The children have been learning about the Battle of Bamber Bridge and they had visitors from the Preston Black History Group to talk to them about it. They learnt about the events that led up to the Battle of Bamber Bridge during World War 2, what occurred during it and the repercussions of this battle.
Exploring sound, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 4th Dec 2024 @ 4:17pm
The children in Beesley class have been exploring sound around our school environment on a sound walk. The children have been finding ways to make sound using their bodies and objects around our classroom. The children then worked together to make their own windchimes to hang in our outdoor area.
Advent, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 4th Dec 2024 @ 4:14pm
The children have been getting ready for Advent by helping to make our own class Advent Calendar. Each day a name will be pulled out from the special box to find out who will open the door for that day.
Bronze Reading Awards, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 4th Dec 2024 @ 4:11pm
Stanley's Stick, by Mrs Burgess
Date: 4th Dec 2024 @ 4:08pm
Last week the children looked at the story of Stanley's Stick in Drawing Club. The children drew Stanley and on Wednesday the children went on an adventure in forest school to find their own stick and transform it into something magical! The children then used their sticks to role play their own version of the story.
Gone Green certificates, by Ms Patel
Date: 29th Nov 2024 @ 1:07pm
Well done to the children who have worked hard on their times tables and turned their heatmap green on TTRS.
You Rock! certificates, by Ms Patel
Date: 29th Nov 2024 @ 1:04pm
Well done to the children who have shown progress on their times tables recall by using TTRS.
Woodcock playing the Glockenspiel, by Miss Ward
Date: 28th Nov 2024 @ 1:04pm
Woodcock class have been learning to play the Glockenspiel in their music lessons! We've been listening to different Jazz songs and learning to play a song called Bacharach Anorak.
Marsden Class - History Visitor, by Miss Ward
Date: 28th Nov 2024 @ 1:00pm
Marsden Class have been learning all about World War II in History. We had a special visitor called Clinton from 'Preston Black History Group' come and talk to us all about The Battle of Bamber Bridge. We were fascinated and asked Clinton lots of insightful questions!
Exploring scripture, by Ms Patel
Date: 27th Nov 2024 @ 10:44am
The children explored the scripture Isaiah 35: 9-10. They discussed the meaning of the scripture and chose which part of the scripture they thought was important and drew pictures to represent it.
DT - Cutting and Peeling, by Ms Patel
Date: 27th Nov 2024 @ 10:37am
The children learnt new skills of cutting and peeling. They explored cutting or peeling a range of soft foods that are different in shape, size and consistency.
