🚨🌊 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! 🚤💙

Today we had a very special visit from the coastguard, and it was both fun and really informative. They came to help us learn how to stay safe around water, especially when visiting the beach.

We began by looking at a poster showing different seaside scenes. As a group, we spotted lots of possible dangers, such as strong waves, deep water, slippery rocks, and hidden currents. It made us realise how important it is to stay alert when near the water.

The coastguard then shared some key safety rules with us. We learned that you should never go to the beach alone and should always stay with an adult. Another important rule we discussed was “Float to Live”—if you ever find yourself in trouble in the water, you should lie on your back, stay calm, and float until you can control your breathing and get help.

We also talked about listening to lifeguards, swimming in safe areas, and knowing how to call for help if needed.

It was a fantastic visit, and we all learned lots of important ways to stay safe. A big thank you to the coastguard for teaching us these life-saving skills! 🌊🚤

This week in Year 6, we had a PSHE lesson about preparing for our move to high school. The lesson was led by our Year 5 Take Over Day teachers, who did an excellent job of making it engaging and informative. We shared our feelings about the transition, including excitement about new opportunities and some worries about change. We also discussed ways to stay organised, be confident and ask for help. It was reassuring to know we are not alone in how we feel. The lesson helped us feel more prepared and excited for this next step in our journey.

⚽ Year 6 Kick Off Their PSHE Journey with Blackpool FC 🌟

Year 6 have had an exciting start to their new 6-week PSHE programme in partnership with Blackpool Football Club Community Trust! ⚽👏
This engaging block of lessons is linked to the inspiring book “Unstoppable” by Dan Freedman, and pupils are already showing fantastic enthusiasm.

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📚 Learning Through Unstoppable

Our PSHE sessions are centred around the powerful story of Unstoppable, which explores themes such as resilience, determination, teamwork and self-belief 💪✨
Through this book, pupils will reflect on challenges, set personal goals, and learn how to overcome obstacles—just like the characters in the story.

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🧠 Developing Important Life Skills

Across the six weeks, children will:

• 🤝 Build confidence and teamwork skills
• 💬 Improve communication and decision-making
• 🎯 Set goals and explore ways to achieve them
• ❤️ Learn about wellbeing and positive mindset

The sessions combine discussion, reflection and practical activities, helping pupils to apply these important life skills both in and out of school.

This week, our Year 5 children have been stepping into the world of work as part of our exciting School Takeover Day preparations—and what a fantastic experience it’s been already!

The children have been working hard to write their own letters of application, thinking carefully about the roles they’d like to take on for the big day. From Headteacher to Teaching Assistant, Office Staff to Site Supervisor, no job has gone unnoticed! It’s been brilliant to see how seriously they’ve approached the process, really considering their strengths and what they could bring to each role.

Interviews have now begun, and the atmosphere has been buzzing! Children have been practising how to present themselves, answer questions confidently, and explain why they would be the perfect person for the job. There have been some fantastic responses, lots of thoughtful ideas, and even a few nerves—which just shows how much they care about doing their best.

What’s been especially lovely to see is the respect and encouragement the children are showing one another. They’ve embraced the challenge and are gaining real-life skills along the way—communication, resilience, and confidence.

We can’t wait to reveal who has been selected for each role and to see the school in their hands on Takeover Day. Watch this space… 👀

Year 5 were delighted to welcome Nathan Parker, a Blackpool-based performance poet, author and spoken word artist, into school. Nathan, who is proud of his northern roots, shared his journey from growing up in Blackpool to becoming a successful writer and performer, explaining how his experiences, challenges and surroundings have shaped his work. 12

During the session, Nathan spoke openly about his upbringing and how he discovered a love for writing, using poetry as a way to express real-life thoughts and emotions. He performed some of his own poems, showing the children how spoken word poetry brings writing to life through rhythm, voice and performance. 3

A key part of his visit was challenging the children’s ideas about what a poet ‘should’ look like. Nathan encouraged them to think beyond stereotypes and introduced them to a wider world of poets, including influential voices such as Maya Angelou and Benjamin Zephaniah, helping pupils see that poetry comes from many different backgrounds, styles and experiences.

The session was highly interactive, with Nathan leading fun and engaging writing activities that inspired creativity and confidence. The highlight of the visit was a whole-class collaborative poem, where every child contributed their own ideas and lines. Guided by Nathan, the class worked together to shape their thoughts into a powerful shared piece of writing, celebrating their voices and imagination. 4

Nathan’s energy, honesty and relatable approach made a lasting impact on the children, leaving them inspired to continue writing and to see themselves as poets in their own right.

🎨 Year 6 Begin Their Art Activism Journey ✊🌍

Year 6 have begun an exciting new topic in Art, exploring the idea of activism 🖌️. We started by discussing what activism means and talked about the political 🏛️, social 🤝 and environmental 🌱 issues that people choose to protest about. The children shared thoughtful ideas and showed great awareness of the world around them 💭✨.

To capture their learning, the children created a double page spread 📖 highlighting some of the issues we explored. This is the first step in their journey of using art as a powerful voice 🗣️ to express opinions and inspire change 💡💚.

In P.E, Year 5 have been readying themselves for our upcoming sports day. In this lesson, the focus was on throwing. We looked at throwing a javelin and a shot put. We looked at the differences of applying the correct technique when throwing compared with throwing with no technique. The children also marked where the javelin and shot put landed and compared this with other children’s throws in their class.

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 🔄

 

Year 5 enjoyed an exciting visit to The Attic, our school library, where they had the opportunity to explore a wide range of new class reading books. The children thoughtfully browsed the shelves, sharing recommendations and enthusiastically telling each other about stories they had previously enjoyed. They spent time reading the first few pages of several books that caught their interest, carefully considering which one would become their personal choice. The session was filled with animated discussions, curiosity, and a genuine love of reading, as each child selected a book they were excited to take back to class and explore further.

 

A local PCSO visited Year 5 last week to lead an informative session on road safety. Pupils learned about safe crossing points and how to stay alert near roads as well in when travelling in vehicles. The session encouraged sensible decision‑making and helped children understand how to keep themselves and others safe when out and about.

💛 Year 2 PSHE: Learning About Personal Safety & Trusted Adults 🌟

This week in PSHE, Year 2 took part in an important lesson all about keeping ourselves safe and understanding our personal boundaries. 🧡✨

We talked about the difference between appropriate and inappropriate touch in a simple, age‑appropriate way, helping children to understand that their body belongs to them and that everyone has the right to feel safe and comfortable. 😊💛

The children learned that:

• ✅ Some touches are kind, helpful, or part of everyday life
• ❌ Some touches make us feel uncomfortable, confused, or worried

We discussed that if something doesn’t feel right, they have the right to say “no”, move away, and tell someone they trust. 🗣️✋

Together, we also created a list of trusted adults who can help keep us safe — at home and at school. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🏫
This included parents, carers, teachers, support staff, and other grown‑ups they feel comfortable talking to. 🌟

The children showed great maturity and thoughtfulness throughout the lesson, joining in with discussions and sharing ideas about keeping themselves and others safe. 💬🤝

We are very proud of how sensibly Year 2 approached this topic. 🌈👏
They are building important life skills that will help them understand their own boundaries and know who to turn to if they ever feel unsure. 💛

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.

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.