As part of our History topic on World War II, Year 3 enjoyed an exciting and informative visit to Hangar 42 in Blackpool.

Throughout the day, we learned all about what life was like during the war. We discovered how evacuees were sent away from cities to stay safe in the countryside and found out about the challenges they faced being away from their families. We also learned about The Blitz and how people showed great courage during the bombing raids.

One of our favourite parts of the visit was learning about the important role of women during the war. We were amazed to discover the many different jobs women carried out to help support the war effort, both at home and on the front line.

We also had the chance to learn about Morse code and even tried sending messages ourselves. It was great fun and helped us understand how people communicated before modern technology.

The highlight of the day came at the end of the visit when two lucky children, who scored the highest in the quiz, won the opportunity to sit inside a real Spitfire aircraft! What an unforgettable experience and a very special reward for their excellent listening and learning throughout the day.

Year 4: A Visit from the Mobile Farm

Year 4 were delighted to welcome Mobile Farm to school on a sunny Wednesday morning. The children had a wonderful opportunity to meet and learn about a variety of farm animals up close.

During the visit, pupils met goats, sheep, a donkey, a dog, and a pig, along with several other friendly animals. The children listened carefully to interesting facts about the animals, including how they are cared for and the important role they play on a farm. Many pupils enjoyed asking questions and sharing their own knowledge and experiences.

The visit provided a fantastic hands-on learning experience, allowing pupils to observe the animals closely and appreciate the different characteristics of each one. It was lovely to see the excitement on their faces as they interacted with the animals in the sunshine.

The morning was both educational and memorable, and Year 4 demonstrated excellent behaviour, curiosity, and respect throughout the visit. A big thank you to Mobile Farm for bringing the farm to us and giving the children such a special experience!

👮‍♂️🎒 Preparing for High School – A Visit from the Police 🎒👮‍♀️

Today, Year 6 had an important visit from local police officers, who spoke to us about the exciting transition to high school and some of the new situations and risks we may face as we get older.

The officers talked about the many positive opportunities that come with starting secondary school, such as making new friends, becoming more independent and taking on greater responsibility. They also discussed some of the challenges we might encounter and how to make safe and sensible choices.

We learnt about:

• ✅ Staying safe when travelling to and from school
• ✅ The importance of making good decisions and choosing positive friendships
• ✅ How to stay safe online and on social media
• ✅ What to do if we feel pressured to do something that makes us uncomfortable
• ✅ Who to speak to if we have any worries or concerns

The police officers encouraged us to think carefully about our actions and reminded us that there is always support available from trusted adults, teachers, family members and the police.

The session was informative and engaging, helping us feel more confident about the move to high school. It gave us lots of useful advice about staying safe, being responsible and making positive choices as we begin this exciting new chapter.

A big thank you to the police officers for sharing their knowledge and helping us prepare for the future! 🌟📚🚔

Our Reception children had lots of fun in our Ice Cream Shop role-play area. They enjoyed taking on different roles, including being shopkeepers and customers, as they practised buying and selling ice creams.

The children used their speaking and listening skills to take orders, serve customers, and handle payments. They showed great imagination and confidence as they acted out real-life situations.

To make the role play even more exciting, the children dressed in their summer clothes ready for a trip to the beach. They wore hats, sunglasses, and other holiday outfits, helping to bring the seaside theme to life.

Everyone had a wonderful time learning through play, developing their communication, social, and maths skills while having plenty of fun together. 🍦☀️🏖️

"My favourite flavour ice cream is strawberry" Cherry

"I'm wearing the flip flops- I'm going to go to the beach with my ice cream" Zara

"I'm selling ice-lollies and ice creams to Harley and Dolcie" Theo

What an exciting and energetic time Year 3 had during our Glow in the Dark Dodgeball event! The hall was transformed into a neon wonderland as the children arrived ready for action, dressed in bright neon bibs and colourful sweatbands that glowed brilliantly under the lights.

The atmosphere was buzzing with excitement from the moment the games began. The children showed fantastic enthusiasm as they competed against one another in a series of fast-paced dodgeball matches. There were plenty of dodges, catches and throws, with everyone giving their best effort while having lots of fun.

As the neon colours lit up the hall, the children worked hard to encourage their teammates and demonstrated excellent sportsmanship throughout the event. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, cheering each other on and celebrating both victories and great individual performances.

The glow-in-the-dark theme made the experience even more memorable, creating a unique and exciting environment that the children absolutely loved. The neon bibs and sweatbands added to the fun, helping everyone get into the spirit of the event.

Most importantly, the session encouraged the children to stay active, develop their teamwork skills and build their confidence while enjoying some friendly competition with their classmates.

A huge well done to all of Year 3 for their fantastic participation, positive attitudes and excellent behaviour. It was a glowing success, and we look forward to more fun sporting events in the future! 🌟🏐💚💛🩷💙

Today, Year 1 had a fantastic time working with Active Blackpool and taking part in a range of fun, energetic games. The children showed great enthusiasm as they ran, jumped, balanced and worked together through a variety of exciting activities designed to keep everyone active and engaged.

There were lots of smiles, laughter and teamwork throughout the session as the children challenged themselves and encouraged their friends. It was wonderful to see everyone having so much fun while developing their physical skills and confidence.

The highlight of the day was our special glow-in-the-dark activity! The children were amazed as they glowed and moved around in the dark, creating a truly memorable experience. It was a fantastic way to finish an action-packed session and one that the children will be talking about for a long time.

A huge thank you to Active Blackpool for providing such an enjoyable and exciting experience. Well done, Year 1, for your excellent participation, energy and enthusiasm throughout the day! 🌟🏃‍♂️✨

With the warm weather upon us, our nursery children have been enjoying lots of refreshing water play to help keep cool. The children explored a variety of water activities, including pouring, splashing, and transporting water using different containers and tools.

They showed great curiosity and excitement as they discovered how the water moved and felt, working together to fill and empty containers and experimenting with different ways to play. There were plenty of smiles and laughter as they splashed gently and enjoyed the cool sensation on their hands.

This experience supported the children’s sensory exploration, cooperation, and early problem-solving skills, all while helping them stay comfortable in the heat.

It was a lovely way to enjoy the sunshine and make the most of the warm weather together! ☀️💧

This week, Nursery enjoyed a delicious and exciting fruit tasting experience! The children had the opportunity to explore a variety of fresh fruits, including juicy melon, sweet pineapple, tropical mango, and bright, tasty strawberries.

We began by looking closely at each fruit, talking about their colours, shapes, and textures. The children were curious and eager to share their thoughts, describing the melon as smooth and cool, the pineapple as spiky on the outside but juicy inside, the mango as soft and sweet, and the strawberries as small, red, and full of seeds.

As the tasting began, the children showed great enthusiasm in trying each fruit. Some confidently tasted everything, while others were encouraged to explore new flavours at their own pace. It was lovely to see them express their preferences, using words like “sweet,” “tangy,” and “juicy” to describe what they tasted.

This activity supported the children’s sensory development, language skills, and confidence in trying new things. They demonstrated curiosity, independence, and a willingness to engage in conversation with their peers and adults.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience filled with smiles, exploration, and healthy enjoyment. We are so proud of how the children embraced this activity and eagerly participated in our fruity adventure! 🍓✨

🚨🌊 Year 6 Learn About Water Safety with the Coastguard 🌊🚨

As part of Health Week, Year 6 were lucky enough to welcome a special visitor — a member of the Coastguard! They came to talk to us about the importance of water safety, and we learnt some really valuable information that could help keep us safe.

During the session, we found out that the sea can be very dangerous, even if it looks calm. The Coastguard explained how quickly conditions can change and why it is important to always be aware of the risks when visiting the beach or swimming in open water.

We learnt some key safety tips, including:

• 🌊 Always swim at lifeguarded beaches
• 🚩 Pay attention to flags and warning signs
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Never go into the water alone
• 📞 Call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard in an emergency

One of the most important things we discovered was what to do if we get into trouble in the water. The Coastguard taught us to “Float to Live” — this means leaning back, spreading your arms and legs, and staying calm until you can control your breathing.

We also talked about how to help others safely. We learnt that we should never jump into the water to rescue someone, but instead call for help and try to help from the shore if possible.

The talk was really interesting and helped us understand how to stay safe while enjoying the water. It was a great reminder that being careful and prepared can make a big difference.

Thank you to the Coastguard for teaching us such important life-saving skills! 🚤💙

During Health Week, the children took part in a range of gymnastics activities. They enjoyed jumping from different heights of equipment, practising balancing on the beam, and carefully moving up and down it. They also worked on running and jumping from the springboard.

The large climbing frame was very popular, and the children had the opportunity to develop their strength and coordination. They also tried the rope swing, which many found quite tricky but exciting.

A strong focus was placed on safety. The children learned and followed important rules for using the equipment safely and practised how to ask for help when needed.

As it was a very hot day, we made sure to include a cooling rest station so the children could stay safe and hydrated.

"I had to hold on to the rope swing and jump on it to swing- it was tricky!" Rubie- Louise

"I got all the way across balancing on the bench- Ididn't fall off!" Billy T

"I had a go but got a bit scared as it was high so Mr Ratcliffe held my hand" Cherry

Year 4: World Cup 2026 Non-Uniform Day

This week, Year 4 enjoyed a special World Cup 2026 non-uniform day, celebrating the excitement of football around the world. Pupils came to school dressed in a fantastic range of kits, proudly showing their support for England and Scotland, as well as other nations including Iraq, Egypt, and Portugal.

It was wonderful to see the classroom filled with colour, enthusiasm, and a real sense of global togetherness. Pupils enjoyed sharing their favourite teams and talking about the World Cup, creating a positive and inclusive atmosphere throughout the day.

A great time was had by all—what a brilliant way to celebrate sport and diversity!

🎉 Take Over Day in Year 2 🎉

We had an exciting day in Year 2 when the Year 5 children took over the school and became the staff for the day! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

Our new teacher and teaching assistant did a fantastic job. They were kind, helpful and made learning lots of fun. 😊 We enjoyed listening to them and taking part in all the activities they planned.

One of our favourite lessons was learning to count in 2s. 🔢✌️ The Year 5 staff helped us practise our counting and encouraged us to join in. We counted confidently together and had lots of fun along the way! 🎯👏

We were very impressed with how responsible the Year 5 children were. ⭐ They worked hard all day and showed great leadership skills. It was wonderful to see them teaching, helping and looking after everyone.

Thank you to our amazing Year 5 teacher and teaching assistant for making Take Over Day such a success. 🌈 We loved having you in our classroom and think you did an excellent job! 🌟

📸 Take a look at our photos below to see our fantastic Take Over Day activities and our Year 5 staff in action! 😄🎉

🌟 Year 5 Take Over Day – Maths Lesson 🌟

As part of Take Over Day, we were lucky to have two Year 5 pupils take on the roles of teacher and teaching assistant to deliver a maths lesson to our Year 4 children.

The Year 5 teacher led the session on lines of symmetry, clearly explaining the concept and confidently guiding the class through each question. The lesson was well-paced, and the children responded brilliantly to the clear instructions and examples.

Both the teacher and TA then worked their way around the classroom, supporting pupils with their learning and marking their work, offering helpful feedback and encouragement along the way.

It was a fantastic session, and the Year 4 children really enjoyed being taught by their peers.

Thank you—you were brilliant! 🌟

🌟 Year 5 Take Over Day – A Brilliant Morning! 🌟

We had a wonderful experience during Take Over Day, when two fantastic Year 5 pupils took on the roles of teacher and teaching assistant in our Reading into Writing lesson.

Our Year 5 teacher confidently introduced a WAGOLL for a balanced argument, guiding the children to identify key features within the text. The class were fully engaged and showed great understanding as they picked out important elements together.

With great teamwork, the Year 5 teaching assistant supported throughout, helping the lesson run smoothly and ensuring everyone stayed on track.

The lesson continued with an engaging guided reading session focusing on prosody, using “Devon Cream Tea”. The “I say, you say” approach encouraged expressive reading, and the classroom was filled with enthusiastic voices.

It was a fabulous morning, and the children thoroughly enjoyed having them lead the class.

A huge thank you to our Year 5 teacher and teaching assistant—you were brilliant! 👏

Our Year 1 children had a wonderful time welcoming some very special visitors this week—our fantastic Year 5 pupils! The older children “took over” the classroom and led some brilliant learning activities.

They helped us practise when to use capital letters and full stops, and supported us in correcting sentences that had mistakes in them. The Year 5s were kind, patient, and great teachers!

We also loved having their help during our continuous provision time, and they did a fantastic job supporting us with our phonics learning too.

It was a fun and inspiring experience for everyone involved—well done to both Year 1 and Year 5!

🔬 Year 6 Science at Aspire: Investigating Separating Solutions! 🧪

This week, Year 6 had an exciting opportunity to take their learning beyond the classroom by visiting the Aspire science labs 🏫. The session focused on separating mixtures, and the children worked like real scientists as they followed a carefully structured experiment.

🧂 Step 1: Making a Solution

We began by creating a salt solution, mixing four spatulas of rock salt with 20 ml of water using a measuring cylinder. The pupils then used a glass rod 🥄 to stir the mixture until the salt dissolved as much as possible.

🧃 Step 2: Filtration

Next, we explored filtration by pouring the mixture through a funnel and filter paper 🔽 into an evaporating basin. This helped remove any undissolved particles, leaving us with a clearer solution.

🔥 Step 3: Heating and Evaporation

Now for the most exciting part! The evaporating basin was placed on top of a beaker of water, which sat on gauze over a Bunsen burner 🔥. Using a blue flame, the children carefully heated the solution until almost all the liquid had evaporated.

We learned the importance of careful observation 👀—if the mixture started to split, we knew to remove the Bunsen burner and turn it off immediately for safety.

🧠 What We Learned

By the end of the session, pupils could clearly see how water can evaporate, leaving the salt behind, demonstrating how substances can be separated and recovered from a solution.

⭐ A Brilliant Experience

Throughout the lesson, Year 6 showed fantastic teamwork 🤝, responsibility ✅ and scientific curiosity 🔍. It was amazing to see them working in a real lab environment and applying their classroom learning in such a practical way.

Well done to our fantastic young scientists! 👏🧪