British Values: Blog items
School Council- Symposium Meeting
Date: 16th Oct 2026 @ 11:18am
The Year 5 and Year 6 School Councillors visited Moor Park Primary School to take part in a School Council Symposium meeting with School Councillors from other Blackpool schools.
During the event, the children discussed the qualities and skills needed to be an effective School Councillor. They worked together through a range of fun activities, including games, discussions and role-play, which encouraged teamwork, communication and leadership.
The councillors shared their ideas and listened to the views of others, helping them to develop a better understanding of their role and responsibilities. The activities provided lots of opportunities for pupils to collaborate and come up with creative suggestions for making a positive difference in their schools.
Everyone had a fantastic time, enjoyed meeting pupils from other schools, and gained valuable experience working as part of a wider School Council network. The children are already looking forward to the next Symposium meeting in the Spring Term.
"I was a little nervous to start with but I have really enjoyed meeting everyone and taking part" Amelia
"We talked about a lot of British Values, like in our assemblies, and we need to show resilience, active listening and respect to be a school councillor" Mia
Date: 16th Oct 2026 @ 11:04am
The whole school celebrated Harvest with a special assembly led by Year 6 and Reverend Peter. We talked about the importance of being thankful for fresh food and clean water and recognised that not all children around the world have access to these every day. We also discussed how we can avoid wasting food and water and appreciate what we have.
During the assembly, we enjoyed singing a variety of Harvest songs together.
Afterwards, in our classrooms, the children decorated a Harvest wreath by adding pictures of fruit and vegetables. This creative activity helped us reflect on the abundance of food we are fortunate to have.
Throughout the week, children and their families donated food items to support Vincent House, a local charity. These donations will help people in our community who may be experiencing hardship.
Our Harvest celebrations encouraged pupils to think about gratitude, kindness, and helping others.
Year 4 - Non-chronological Reports for Black History Month
Date: 15th Oct 2026 @ 9:37am
This term, Year 4 have been developing their non-chronological report writing skills through our Reading into Writing unit. We explored a variety of high-quality texts, identifying key features such as headings, subheadings, factual language and organised paragraphs.
A particular focus has been on the writing process. The children have worked hard to plan, draft and edit their reports, responding thoughtfully to teacher feedback in green pen and making improvements and refining their writing in purple pen. It has been wonderful to see pupils reflecting on their work, improving vocabulary, correcting errors and adding extra detail to make their writing even stronger.
To celebrate Black History Month, the children have been researching Viv Anderson, the first Black footballer to play for England. They have learned about the barriers he overcame, his successful professional football career and the important impact he had on increasing representation in English football.
We are extremely proud of the resilience and determination the children have shown throughout the drafting and editing process and are looking forward to reading their final polished reports. We can't wait to share their fantastic finished writing with you!
School Council- What's you favourite biscuit?
Date: 13th Oct 2026 @ 3:52pm
School Council Biscuit Symposium Discussion
The whole school took part in a fun discussion to decide our favourite biscuit. The results will be taken to the Blackpool Symposium meeting, where school councillors from other Blackpool schools will discuss and compare the findings.
Each class participated using the Smart School Council platform, with discussions led by their class school councillor. The votes were collected and fed through to a central team. Everyone enjoyed sharing their opinions and listening to the views of others. It was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to experience democracy in action and have their voices heard.
The big question was: Which biscuit is best - Bourbon, Custard Cream, Hob Nob, Digestive or Jammy Dodger?
Date: 12th Oct 2026 @ 10:59am
🚒 Fire Service Visit
Today, the Fire and Rescue Service came to visit Year 6. The firefighters began by recapping some important fire safety messages that they first shared with us when we were in Year 2. It was great to revisit this information and remind ourselves of how to stay safe at home and what to do in an emergency.
🚦 Road Safety Focus
The main theme of today's visit was road safety. As we become more independent and start travelling to and from places without adults, it is more important than ever that we make sensible choices when near roads.
The firefighters talked to us about:
- 🚶 Waiting safely at the kerb before crossing.
- 👀 Looking and listening carefully for traffic.
- 💡 Wearing bright or reflective clothing so that drivers can see us more easily, especially now that the evenings are getting darker.
- 📱 Avoiding the use of mobile phones when walking near roads.
- 🎧 Not wearing headphones, as they can prevent us from hearing approaching vehicles and other hazards.
👨🚒 Careers in the Fire Service
As well as teaching us about safety, the firefighters also spoke to us about careers within the Fire and Rescue Service. We learned that firefighting involves much more than responding to emergencies. There are many different roles available, including firefighters, control room operators, community safety officers and specialist rescue teams. The visitors explained the skills and qualities needed for these careers, such as teamwork, communication, resilience and a commitment to helping others.
❓ Questions and Learning
The children asked some excellent questions and were very engaged throughout the session. It was a valuable opportunity to learn how to keep ourselves safe while also discovering more about the important work carried out by the Fire and Rescue Service.
👏 A huge thank you to the firefighters for taking the time to visit us and share their knowledge and experiences. 🚒✨
Year 5 - Always Time: Dreaming Big with Our Future Selves!
Date: 9th Oct 2026 @ 2:12pm
This week in Year 5, the children enjoyed a creative and thought-provoking Always Time activity that encouraged them to look ahead and think about their futures. The challenge was simple: imagine your future self, consider your hopes, dreams and career aspirations, and then bring those ideas to life using tin foil.
The classroom was soon filled with imaginative creations as children carefully shaped and moulded the foil into representations of their future ambitions. We saw aspiring teachers, footballers, vets, artists, engineers, scientists and even future entrepreneurs! Each sculpture was unique and reflected the children's interests, talents and ambitions.
As well as supporting our careers curriculum, this activity provided an excellent opportunity for children to think about the many possibilities available to them in the future. Through discussion and reflection, they explored the skills, determination and learning that might help them achieve their goals, helping to raise aspirations and encourage positive attitudes towards future careers.
Working with tin foil also helped to develop fine motor skills. Children had to manipulate, pinch, fold and shape the material carefully, strengthening hand muscles and improving dexterity and control. These important skills support many aspects of learning, including handwriting, art and design tasks.
Most importantly, the session gave children the chance to dream big. It was wonderful to hear them talk confidently about their ambitions and celebrate one another's ideas. The creativity, enthusiasm and ambition on display showed that our Year 5 children have exciting futures ahead of them! 🌟
Show Racism the Red Card @ BFC
Date: 8th Oct 2026 @ 9:59pm
On Thursday 8th October, a group of our Year 6 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Show Racism the Red Card anti-discrimination event at Bloomfield Road, hosted by Blackpool FC Community Trust.
Throughout the day, pupils took part in inspiring workshops exploring racism, hate crime and allyship, learning how they can be positive role models and "upstanders" in their communities. They also enjoyed creative activities, designed anti-discrimination messages, and reflected on the importance of equality, inclusion and respect for all.
A highlight of the afternoon was a special Q&A session with Blackpool FC first-team and academy players, who shared their experiences and spoke to pupils about the importance of challenging discrimination and supporting others.
We are incredibly proud of how thoughtfully and respectfully our Year 6 pupils represented our school and look forward to sharing their learning with the rest of our school community. 🌟
Year 5 - Rivers Come to Life in Our Final Geography Lesson
Date: 7th Oct 2026 @ 1:47pm
To celebrate the end of our Rivers unit, Year 5 pupils took part in an exciting hands-on lesson to consolidate everything they have learned about rivers and their features.
Using the fieldwork data they collected throughout the unit, children worked collaboratively to recreate the River Wyre along our school corridor using chalk, paper, recycled materials and a variety of arts and crafts resources. The impressive model included key river features that pupils had studied, such as the source, meanders, tributaries and mouth, demonstrating their growing understanding of how rivers change from source to sea.
As part of the project, children also reflected on their learning by comparing the River Wyre with the River Trent, identifying similarities and differences in their size, course and surrounding environments. This helped pupils develop their geographical enquiry skills and deepen their understanding of how rivers can vary across the United Kingdom.
The corridor was transformed into a colourful and informative river landscape, showcasing the children's creativity, teamwork and excellent geographical knowledge. It was a fantastic way to conclude the unit and celebrate all the learning that has taken place over the past few weeks.
Date: 30th Sep 2026 @ 11:47am
⚖️ Year 6 Become Magistrates for the Day! 👩⚖️👨⚖️
Today, Year 6 welcomed some special visitors from the magistrates' court who taught us all about the important role magistrates play in our justice system.
🏛️ We learned how courts work, who is involved in a court case, and how magistrates listen carefully to evidence before making fair decisions. The magistrates explained how they help to ensure justice is carried out and answered lots of our interesting questions.
💻 As part of the session, we took part in a fascinating mock trial based on a case of cyber-bullying. Pupils were given different roles, including witnesses, magistrates, and legal representatives. We listened to the evidence, considered different viewpoints, and worked together to decide on an appropriate outcome.
🤔 The trial helped us understand the serious impact that cyber-bullying can have on people and the importance of being responsible, respectful, and safe when using technology and communicating online.
🗣️ Everyone showed excellent teamwork, speaking and listening skills, and thoughtful decision-making throughout the activity. It was exciting to experience what happens in a courtroom and learn about the justice system in such an interactive way.
⭐ A huge thank you to our visiting magistrates for giving up their time to provide such an engaging and informative session. We learned a great deal and thoroughly enjoyed becoming part of the legal system for the day!
📸 Take a look at our photos below to see Year 6 in action during the mock trial!
Year 3 - School Council Manifestos and Elections
Date: 28th Sep 2026 @ 2:02pm
This week, Year 3 took part in an exciting School Council election. The children worked hard to write and present their own manifestos, sharing their ideas about how they could make our school even better. They spoke confidently in front of their classmates, explaining why they would make a great School Council representative.
After listening carefully to each manifesto, the children cast their votes using our voting booths, just like in a real election! Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to take part in a democratic process and have their voice heard.
We are incredibly proud of all the children for showing confidence, respect and enthusiasm throughout the election process. Well done to our newly elected School Council members, and thank you to everyone who took part! 🎉🗳️💜❤️
Year 5 - Always Time: Crazy Maps
Date: 25th Sep 2026 @ 3:21pm
During this week’s Always Time activity, the children enjoyed a creative challenge using pencils to chase kidney beans and pieces of pasta around a sheet of paper. As they moved the objects, they created a range of interesting lines, patterns and “crazy maps”. The activity encouraged creativity, concentration and fine motor control, while providing a fun opportunity for pupils to work independently and celebrate making positive choices throughout the week.
Democracy and Student Council Elections in Year 1
Date: 25th Sep 2026 @ 7:19am
Over the last two weeks, Year 1 has been learning all about democracy and the Five British Values. The children explored what democracy means and why it is important that everyone has a voice and can share their opinions.
This learning marked the beginning of our Student Council elections. As part of their Reading into Writing lessons, the children wrote their own manifestos, sharing the ideas and changes they would like to make if they were chosen to represent their class. They worked hard to think of ways to make our school an even better place and practised presenting their ideas clearly and confidently.
Some children then chose to put themselves forward as candidates and bravely stood in front of their classmates to read their manifestos aloud. We were incredibly proud of their confidence, enthusiasm, and willingness to take on a leadership role within the school.
This week, the children took part in a democratic vote to elect their Beech Class and Hazel Class councillors. Each child had the opportunity to cast their vote and experience the election process first-hand. It was a fantastic way to bring our learning to life and help the children understand how democracy works in our community.
We would like to congratulate our newly elected class councillors and thank all of the children who took part. We look forward to seeing the positive contributions they will make as members of the Student Council this year!
Reception- Rosies Walk Around Reception's Garden
Date: 24th Sep 2026 @ 5:06pm
Year 2 - School council voting
Date: 24th Sep 2026 @ 2:45pm
This week, Year Two took part in Democracy Week and had a fantastic time learning all about democracy and voting.
In assembly, we learned what democracy means and how voting helps people make important decisions. We then wrote our own manifestos, explaining why we would make a great School Council representative and sharing our ideas for improving our school. 📝💡
We were so impressed by the children's confidence as they stood in front of their classmates and explained why they should be voted for. 🎤⭐ They showed courage, creativity and enthusiasm while presenting their ideas.
To make the experience even more realistic, the children visited our voting booths and used ballot papers to cast their votes. 🗳️✅ Everyone enjoyed taking part in the election process and getting a real taste of how democracy works.
We are incredibly proud of all the children who put themselves forward as candidates. 👏🌟 Congratulations to our newly elected School Council representatives: Sam from Birch Class and Tommy from Elm Class
We know they will do a fantastic job representing their classmates and helping to make our school an even better place! 🏫❤️
Well done, Year Two! 🎉👏🗳️✨
Year 5 - School Council Elections
Date: 24th Sep 2026 @ 2:35pm
At Boundary Primary School, democracy is one of the key British Values that we promote, helping children understand the importance of having a voice and making fair decisions together.
Pupils who wished to become our School Council representative confidently put themselves forward as candidates. They prepared and shared their manifestos with the class, explaining why they would be a good representative and how they could help improve school life for everyone. Each candidate spoke clearly about their ideas, listened respectfully to questions, and demonstrated great confidence and responsibility.
The class listened carefully to every manifesto, showing respect for different opinions and recognising that everyone had the right to share their views. After hearing from all of the candidates, pupils took part in a vote. This allowed everyone to have an equal say in choosing their representative, just as citizens do in democratic elections.
We were incredibly proud of all the candidates for their courage and enthusiasm. The election helped us develop our understanding of democracy, respect and responsibility, while reminding us that every vote counts and every voice matters.
Year 4 - Class School Council Elections
Date: 24th Sep 2026 @ 12:03pm
Class School Council Elections
This week, our class took part in an exciting School Council election, giving us the opportunity to experience democracy in action. At Boundary Primary School, democracy is one of the key British Values that we promote, helping children understand the importance of having a voice and making fair decisions together.
Pupils who wished to become our School Council representative confidently put themselves forward as candidates. They prepared and shared their manifestos with the class, explaining why they would be a good representative and how they could help improve school life for everyone. Each candidate spoke clearly about their ideas, listened respectfully to questions, and demonstrated great confidence and responsibility.
The class listened carefully to every manifesto, showing respect for different opinions and recognising that everyone had the right to share their views. After hearing from all of the candidates, pupils took part in a vote. This allowed everyone to have an equal say in choosing their representative, just as citizens do in democratic elections.
We were incredibly proud of all the candidates for their courage and enthusiasm. The election helped us develop our understanding of democracy, respect and responsibility, while reminding us that every vote counts and every voice matters.
Date: 23rd Sep 2026 @ 1:13pm
Boundary Primary School Council Elections 2026
Today, the whole school took part in the School Council Elections. Any child who wished to run for School Councillor had the opportunity to write a manifesto, explain why they would make a good representative, and present their ideas to their class.
After listening carefully to each candidate, the children took part in a secret ballot vote. The votes were then counted, verified, and the results announced during a special results assembly.
This activity provided a wonderful opportunity for children to experience the British Value of Democracy firsthand. They learnt that everyone has a voice, that different opinions should be respected, and that decisions can be made fairly through voting. By taking part in the election process, our pupils developed a greater understanding of how democratic systems work and the importance of making informed choices.
We are incredibly proud of all the children who worked hard to write and deliver their manifestos, listened respectfully to their peers, and participated in a fair and democratic election process.
Congratulations to our newly elected School Councillors! We look forward to seeing the positive contributions they will make to our school community throughout the year.
Year 6 - School Council Elections
Date: 22nd Sep 2026 @ 2:56pm
🗳️ School Council Elections 2026 🗳️
This week, excitement filled the classrooms as Year 6 took part in our School Council elections! 🌟
Children who wished to become School Council representatives put themselves forward and prepared speeches explaining why they would be a great choice for the role. 🎤😊 Each candidate spoke confidently in front of their peers, sharing their ideas for improving our school and explaining how they would represent the views of their classmates.
The candidates demonstrated courage, confidence and excellent communication skills as they delivered their speeches. 👏✨ It was wonderful to hear so many thoughtful suggestions and see children willing to take on responsibility for making our school an even better place.
Once all speeches had been delivered, each class took part in a democratic vote. ✅🗳️ The children carefully considered the candidates before casting their votes, learning first-hand about the importance of democracy and having a voice in decisions that affect their school community.
This process helped the children to understand how elections work and why it is important that everyone has the opportunity to express their opinions respectfully. 🤝🌍 The voting was conducted fairly, and the children showed great maturity throughout the entire process.
We would like to congratulate all of the candidates who put themselves forward. 🌟 Regardless of the outcome, every child showed bravery by standing in front of their classmates and sharing their ideas. We are incredibly proud of everyone who participated and look forward to seeing our newly elected School Council representatives begin their important work this year! 🎉🏫💙
Date: 18th Sep 2026 @ 3:45pm
This week during our Always Time reward session, Rowan Class enjoyed taking part in some fun Silly Science and Challenge Games. The children were set two exciting challenges: using centrifugal force to remove an orange from the bottom of a jug without touching it, and using their understanding of Archimedes’ principle to lift a pen out of a cylinder of water. There was lots of discussion, teamwork and laughter as pupils tested their ideas and celebrated their successes. It was fantastic to see everyone engaged, problem-solving and having fun as a reward for making positive choices throughout the week. 🍊🖊️🔬
Date: 18th Sep 2026 @ 2:47pm
Date: 18th Sep 2026 @ 10:51am
This week, we have been enjoying the story No-Bot, the Robot with No Bottom, a funny picture book about Bernard the Robot, who loses his bottom and goes on an exciting adventure to find it again.
Inspired by the story, we took part in lots of robot-themed activities. We painted robots, created robot pictures using a variety of art materials, and made robots using different shapes during transient art activities at the maths table. We also explored patterns by continuing and creating our own robot patterns.
Alongside our learning about robots, we talked about what it means to be a good friend. The children shared their ideas about friendship and discussed how being kind, helpful, caring and respectful are important ways to show we are a good friend to others, as well as being our School Values too.
We have had a wonderful week full of creativity, learning and fun!
Date: 16th Sep 2026 @ 8:41pm
Some of our nursery children have recently been taking part in a Shared Experience. These are designed to support their communication and language skills, as well as their social and emotional development.
Through a range of fun, engaging activities, the children have been encouraged to interact with their peers whilst building their communication and language skills. It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow as they build relationships, develop listening skills, and enjoy positive shared experiences together.
We are incredibly proud of the children's enthusiasm and progress and look forward to seeing them continue to flourish through these valuable sessions. 😊✨
Children of Boundary Welcome Duke of Edinburgh to Stanley Park
Date: 15th Sep 2026 @ 4:29pm
School Council Elections Launch 2026
Date: 14th Sep 2026 @ 5:14pm
School Council Elections Are Here!
This week marks the exciting launch of our School Council Elections, giving pupils the opportunity to have their voices heard and play an important role in shaping school life.
The elections officially began today with a whole-school assembly, where children learned about the British Value of democracy, why voting is important, and what it means to be a School Councillor.
During the assembly, pupils explored the qualities and characteristics that make an effective School Councillor. They discussed the importance of leadership, responsibility, listening to others, and representing their classmates. Children also learned how they can promote themselves positively and encourage their peers to vote for them.
Being a member of the School Council is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference, share ideas, and help improve our school community. It is a role that requires commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to listen to and represent others.
Could You Be Our Next School Councillor?
Do you have great ideas? Are you a good listener? Do you want to help make our school even better?
If so, your school needs YOU!
Year 5 - PSHE: Our Always Promises
Date: 7th Sep 2026 @ 4:20pm
At the start of the lesson, the children were challenged to remember as many of the Always Promises as possible but it had to be the exact wording – working together and building on the answers of others they did just that!
Next, each table was given an Always Promise and asked to right down firstly, a definition and secondly an example of what that Always Promise would look like if someone was keeping that promise – we then rotated around the tables to repeat the task.
