British Values: Blog items
Year 5 - Pol-ed: Knife Awareness
Date: 1st May 2026 @ 2:24pm
PC Fitzgerald visited the Year 5 class to deliver a Pol-Ed talkfocused on knives and knife crime. The session wasage‑appropriate and centred on safety, helping pupilsunderstand what knife crime is, why carrying knives isdangerous, and the serious consequences it can have forindividuals, families, and communities. PC Fitzgeraldemphasised making safe choices, saying no to peer pressure,and knowing where to seek help or advice from trusted adults.Pupils were encouraged to think about personal responsibilityand how to keep themselves and others safe.
Date: 1st May 2026 @ 11:17am
Date: 30th Apr 2026 @ 9:14am
Year 5 - Music: The Lark Ascending
Date: 30th Apr 2026 @ 8:58am
This is the second lesson where all the musical learning and were focused around the song Look Into The Night. The Listen and Respond activity in this step is The Lark Ascending, a song composed by one of our Year 5 focus compsers, Ralph Vaughn Williams. Children used whiteboards and pens to record how the music made them feel and drew images inspired by the musical piece.
Date: 29th Apr 2026 @ 10:18am
🏅 Inter-School Sports Fun with Synergy Trust 🏅
On the morning of 20th April, we were delighted to host an inter-sports event at Boundary 🏫 for our Acorns children, welcoming pupils from other schools within our Synergy Trust, including Moor Park, Stanley and Highfurlong 🤝
The event focused on enjoyment 😊, participation 🙌 and teamwork 🤸♀️, while providing opportunities for children to develop key fundamental skills such as balancing ⚖️ and throwing 🎾 in a fun, inclusive and supportive environment 💛. It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, confidence-building 🌟 and smiling faces 😄 throughout the day!
A huge thank you to all the schools and staff who supported this event and helped make it such a success 👏👏 We are proud to work together to create positive sporting experiences for all our children 🏃♂️🏃♀️🌈
Year 2- Exploring athletic skills!
Date: 28th Apr 2026 @ 10:21am
In Year 2, we have been busy exploring and developing our athletic skills in PE. So far, the children have been learning all about sprinting and jumping, focusing on how to move with speed, control and confidence ⭐️.
This week, our focus was on jumping. We practised making sure we took off with two feet and landed safely on two feet, thinking carefully about balance and control 🦶🦶. The children took part in fun games where they jumped from different distances, challenged themselves to beat their own jump, and thought about how to link continuous jumps together to cross the hall.
Everyone showed great determination, teamwork and enthusiasm, and it was lovely to see their confidence growing with every jump! 👏✨
Date: 24th Apr 2026 @ 9:45am
Year 2- Aspirations for the future!
Date: 22nd Apr 2026 @ 10:57am
This week in PSHE, Year 2 have been learning all about aspirations and thinking about their hopes and dreams for the future 💭✨
The children learned what an aspiration is and explored important vocabulary such as dreams, goals, ambitions and success 📚🗝️ They enjoyed discussing different jobs and careers and shared ideas about what people might want to be when they grow up 👩🏫🎨👨⚕️⚽
The children:
Talked about what they enjoy doing and what makes them happy 😊
Thought carefully about their own aspirations and what they might like to achieve in the future 🌈
Learned that it’s perfectly okay for aspirations to change over time as we grow and discover new interests 🔄
Date: 22nd Apr 2026 @ 7:45am
Date: 21st Apr 2026 @ 5:24pm
Year 5 - A Community of Christians
Date: 14th Apr 2026 @ 2:14pm
This week, children in Year 5 began their new journey in R.E looking at Christianity and beginning to answer the question 'How do people decide what to believe?'. The children looked closely at what a community is, the communities they are a part of and how Christians might feel part of a community of faith. They then looked at sources of authority both at school, at home and within Christianity and the impact these people of authority have. Finally, the children were given the 'Hot Air Balloon Task' where they were asked to decide who should be saved from a balloon that had popped! They were given the figures of Jesus, a teacher, a baker and a chef. Some children decided, for example, that Jesus should be saved so that he could save the others if Christians prayed to him as a source of authority.
Date: 14th Apr 2026 @ 2:13pm
This week children in Year 5 have begun their art journey into fashion design. In this lesson, pupils were inspired by a fashion designers Alice Fox and Rahul Mishra and created their own double-page spread to demonstrate their understanding of their backgrounds, influences and designs. Alice Fox, for example, takes inspiration from the seaside, something that we could do for our final designs!
Reception- Easter Outdoor Learning
Date: 2nd Apr 2026 @ 10:08am
Our Reception children enjoyed a wonderful week of Easter‑themed fun, embracing the joy of springtime through a range of playful outdoor activities. The children took part in traditional egg rolling, cheering each other on as they raced their colourful eggs down the grassy slope.
They loved dressing up in their favourite spring and Easter hats, filling the playground with bright colours, bunny ears, and big smiles!
One of the most exciting highlights was our Easter Egg Hunt. Children explored the outdoor area, searching high and low for hidden eggs while developing teamwork, curiosity, and problem‑solving skills.
These springtime celebrations created a magical atmosphere of discovery, laughter, and seasonal wonder — a perfect way to welcome the new season together. 🌷🐰
"i rolled my egg a long way- I won!" Zara
"I loved rolling my egg- it was so exciting!" Joseph
Date: 30th Mar 2026 @ 2:57pm
Today, the children took part in a series of relay races and rounders-style activities designed to develop their throwing and catching, team communication, and accurate passing skills. Pupils worked in small groups to complete relay challenges, focusing on passing the ball safely and quickly while maintaining good teamwork.
They then applied these skills in adapted rounders games, where they practised underarm and overarm throws, catching with control, and communicating effectively with teammates. Throughout the lesson, pupils demonstrated growing confidence, improved coordination, and positive collaboration.
Date: 27th Mar 2026 @ 10:11am
Reception enjoyed a lovely Spring walk around school today. The children were excited to spot lots of signs that Spring has arrived. They noticed bright yellow daffodils, new buds growing on the trees, and tiny green shoots beginning to appear in the ground. The trees around school were filled with pink and white blossom, which the children were fascinated by.
At the pond, the class discovered frogspawn, and they talked about how it will grow and change over time. The children also explored under rocks, stones, and pieces of wood, where they found spiders, ants, and other small creatures hiding in the damp, dark spaces.
One of the most exciting discoveries was a bird’s nest tucked up in the roof near the door in the Key Stage 1 playground.
Each child carried a clipboard and pencil, carefully ticking off the signs of Spring they spotted during the walk. They were introduced to new vocabulary, including blossom, spring, daffodils, bird’s nest, and frogspawn.
All the children really enjoyed the activity and worked beautifully together, helping one another with their observations.
"I saw pink blossom on the tree" Max
"There was lots of frogspawn in the pond...it looked like jelly" Rubie- Louise
"I saw yellow daffodils" Cherry
"The trees had buds growing on them" Faith B
Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 11:15am
🌟 Our NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe Workshop
This week, Year 6 took part in a very important workshop run by the NSPCC called Speak Out Stay Safe. It helped us learn how to keep ourselves safe and what to do if something doesn’t feel right.
🧠 What We Learned
The workshop taught us:
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We all have the right to feel safe
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There are trusted adults we can talk to if we ever feel worried or unsure
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Speaking out is brave, and it helps keep us and others safe
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Childline is always there to listen if we need support
The NSPCC team explained these ideas in a clear, friendly way, using videos, discussions, and activities that helped us understand how to recognise unsafe situations and what steps we can take.
💬 Our Thoughts
Many of us said we now feel more confident about knowing who to talk to and what to do if we ever feel worried. We also learned that it’s never our fault if something makes us feel unsafe, and there are always people who want to help.
🤝 Why It Matters
The workshop reminded us that our voices matter. Whether it’s a small worry or a big one, speaking out can make a huge difference. Staying safe isn’t just about rules — it’s about knowing our rights and feeling empowered to ask for help.
🌈 A Big Thank You
We’d like to thank the NSPCC team for visiting our school and helping us understand how to stay safe and speak out with confidence. Their message is one we’ll carry with us as we move on to secondary school.
Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 10:57am
Today, Year 3 had a special visit from a volunteer from the NSPCC, who delivered an important Speaking Out, Staying Safe assembly. We began by learning all about Buddy, the NSPCC’s friendly mascot, and how Buddy helps children understand their right to feel safe.
The children discussed the different types of abuse in an age‑appropriate way, focusing on the key message that nothing is too small or too big to talk about. Together, we identified our trusted adults—both in school and at home—who children can speak to if they ever feel worried.
Everyone learned the Childline phone number, 0800 1111, and practised the actions to help them remember it. The session reinforced that every child has the right to speak out, be heard, and stay safe.
Year 3 showed fantastic listening, thoughtful questions, and a strong understanding of how to keep themselves safe.
Year 5 - NSPCC Workshop: Speak Out, Stay Safe
Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 8:29am
Today, Year 5 took part in an engaging and informative session delivered by the NSPCC as part of their Speak Out Stay Safe programme. The visit aimed to help children understand their rights, recognise when something doesn’t feel safe, and learn how to speak out if they ever feel worried or unsure.
During the session, pupils explored what safety means—both online and offline—and discussed the importance of trusted adults who can help when something is wrong. The NSPCC team used age‑appropriate videos, scenarios, and discussions to explain different types of harm and emphasised that every child has the right to feel safe, valued, and listened to.
A key message throughout was that children should never feel alone with their worries. The presenters highlighted practical ways to seek help, including talking to a trusted adult at home or school, and introduced Childline as a confidential resource available whenever children need support.
The session was highly interactive, empowering pupils with the knowledge and confidence to recognise unsafe situations and speak out. Year 5 responded thoughtfully throughout, demonstrating strong awareness and empathy. The visit reinforced our school’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding and helped ensure that every child knows how to stay safe and where to turn for help.
Date: 26th Mar 2026 @ 8:28am
In today’s lesson, In today’s R.E lesson, we explored the importance of Holy Week and why it is such a significant time for Christians. We learned that Holy Week remembers the final days of Jesus’ life, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Easter Sunday, when Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead.
The children looked closely at two important symbols connected to Holy Week and Easter:
The Cross – We discussed how the cross reminds Christians of Jesus’ sacrifice and his love for others.
Easter Eggs – We explored how eggs symbolise new life and hope, linking to Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday.
The children then worked in groups to sequence the Easter story using picture cards, putting the key events—such as the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection—into the correct order. They showed great teamwork and understanding in explaining what each picture represented.
By the end of the lesson, the children had a deeper understanding of why Holy Week is meaningful to Christians and how its symbols help tell the story of hope, sacrifice, and new beginnings.
Year 1- Create their own Sukkah's
Date: 23rd Mar 2026 @ 8:02am
This week, Year 1 have been learning all about the Jewish festival of Sukkot, and to help deepen their understanding, the children have been busy designing and creating their very own Sukkahs. A Sukkah is a special temporary shelter used during Sukkot to remember the time the Jewish people spent in the desert.
Before building, we talked about the important features a Sukkah must have. The children remembered that it needs three sides, a roof made from natural materials such as leaves or twigs found on the ground, and that it is built to show thanks to God for providing food, water, and protection during the journey through the desert.
Using a range of materials, the children carefully crafted their structures, paying close attention to the shape and the natural roof. It was wonderful to see their creativity, teamwork, and growing understanding of why Sukkot is such a meaningful celebration.
Year 1 loved bringing this festival to life through hands-on learning—and their Sukkahs were absolutely fantastic!
Date: 20th Mar 2026 @ 11:31am
This week in PE, the children explored a range of climbing and balancing activities using the indoor apparatus. They practised balancing carefully along benches, climbing up and down the ladders, and swinging safely on the monkey bars. The children also enjoyed jumping off the apparatus, focusing on landing with bent knees to keep themselves safe.
Throughout the session, the children worked on:
Taking turns and waiting patiently for space on the equipment.
Being safe by listening to instructions and using the apparatus correctly .
Helping each other, offering encouragement and support.
Developing gross motor skills, core strength, coordination and confidence
The children showed growing independence and resilience as they challenged themselves, tried new movements, and practised essential physical skills in a fun and engaging way.
Date: 20th Mar 2026 @ 10:34am
The children have been exploring our Veterinary Surgery role‑play area, where they have been busy tending to poorly and injured animals. They have enjoyed dressing up as vets, nurses and receptionists, using real‑life objects such as bandages, stethoscopes, clipboards and appointment cards to bring their play to life.
As part of the experience, the children have been using new vocabulary linked to the topic such as appointment, patient, injury, treatment, stethoscope. They have been taking turns speaking and listening, especially when deciding what is wrong with an animal and what treatment is needed and have also been answering the phone in role—using set phrases like “How can I help?” or “Would you like to book an appointment?” They worked together taking turns and sharing resources at the same time as learning about a possible future career and how vets help care for animals.
"My dog has hurt his leg- will you fix it for me, please?" Theo
"I am checking the dogs heart- it is beating" Rubie- Louise
"This budgie hurt its' wing...I'm giving it medicine...it needs a bandage" Faith A
Date: 19th Mar 2026 @ 9:23am
Comic Relief in Year 3!
Today, Year 3 had a fantastic time celebrating Comic Relief! The classroom was brighter than ever, with children proudly wearing their favourite red items of clothing—from cosy jumpers and bright T‑shirts to fun accessories. It was wonderful to see everyone joining in and showing their support.
We started the morning with a special Comic Relief assembly, where we learned all about the important work Comic Relief does. The children listened beautifully as we talked about how this special day helps raise money for people who need it most—both here in the UK and around the world.
Why do we have Comic Relief?
Comic Relief was created to use the power of kindness, community, and laughter to help others. The money raised goes towards charities that:
- Support families facing poverty
- Provide safe places for children
- Help improve mental health and wellbeing
- Offer vital support during emergencies
It’s all about making a difference and helping everyone have the opportunity to live a safe, healthy, and happy life.
Year 3 really embraced the spirit of the day. We talked about how even small acts—like wearing something red or making someone smile—can help create big change.
Well done, Year 3, for showing such kindness, enthusiasm, and empathy. You helped make Comic Relief a meaningful and memorable day!
Date: 12th Mar 2026 @ 12:15pm
This morning, Year 3 enjoyed an energetic and engaging musical assembly from the Travelling by Tuba duo. Designed to inspire pupils across the primary range, the session delivered exactly that. The performers introduced a fascinating collection of unusual wind and brass instruments—many completely new to the children—and filled the hall with humour and captivating storytelling.
Pupils were taken on a musical journey around the world, encountering remarkable instruments such as the Chinese dragon‑headed trumpet, the Swiss alpine horn and giant Tibetan dungs. The children were amazed by their size and unique sounds, and the duo’s lively delivery kept everyone thoroughly entertained.
Year 3 especially enjoyed joining in with rhythms, actions and musical challenges. The performance also reinforced learning across music, history, geography and science, creating a rich cross‑curricular experience. The children left the hall buzzing with excitement and eager to share their favourite moments from this memorable musical adventure.
Date: 11th Mar 2026 @ 4:55pm
In our third Royal Ballet lesson, Year 3 dancers began by focusing on posture, ensuring long spines and lifted chests before moving into first position and finishing our warm-up with a graceful révérence. We then recapped last week’s creative work, exploring our spiralling galaxies and collecting stars. The children practised making expansive movements, using sweeping port de bras, gentle turns while spotting a fixed point, and experimenting with balances at different levels—remembering to engage their abdominal muscles for control.
Next, we returned to first position to work on pliés, concentrating on alignment and smooth, controlled bending of the knees. We followed this by developing arm movements to coordinate with the lower body.
