PSHE & RSE: Blog items
Date: 31st Oct 2022 @ 6:22pm
Today, we began the start of our new half term by enjoying a DT day!
Firstly, we looked at existing products to explore the different mechanisms and moving parts in a range of picture books. We talked about how the moving part moves, how it works and what effect it has.
We then began to make two prototypes, a lever and a slider. We linked each mechanism to a story to create a moving picture for each. We all talked through the safety points and watched our teachers make an example, reading through the instructions together and spotting where they went wrong! We then each had a turn to follow the instructions, read them carefully and make our two prototypes.
We verbally evaluated our desgins, talking about what had gone well and what we could improve next time.
Date: 19th Oct 2022 @ 8:25pm
This week in PSHE we have focused on understanding different ways to keep our body healthy, including hygiene. We discussed basic hygiene and why it is important. We then took part in the soap experiment. We orally followed instructions to complete the experiment to find out why soap works and why it is better than using just water to wash your hands!
Date: 19th Oct 2022 @ 9:17am
Today, nine children from Year two represent Boundary for an orienteering activity at Blackpool Zoo in conjunction with Active Blackpool and the School Games.
The children had an amazing time, finding out information about animals to answer the clues on the activity sheet. They used their reading skills and previously taught knowledge to identify the key information around the Zoo to answer the questions in regards to each animal and used the map and signage around the zoo to locate the animals. We all learnt so many new facts; who knew a giraffe’s neck is 2.4 metres long!
All participants demonstrated persistence, teamwork, and resourcefulness.
Reception- World Mental Health Day
Date: 14th Oct 2022 @ 11:26am
After a whole school assembly, Reception went back to their classrooms to discuss how they can recognise their different feelings.
They learnt how to use the 'Feelings Board' in their classrooms to show how they are feeling.
"I'm feeling happy because I'm at school" Dolly-Anne.
"I'm feeling tired because I couldn't sleep because I had a dream" Lennox.
Year 2: The Tiger who came to tea
Date: 12th Oct 2022 @ 12:29pm
Year Two used the Tiger who came to Tea for their reading into writing journey. We read the story, and then they used the basis of the text to write their own story about a different animal who came to their house.
We watched the play at The Grand Theatre and the children really enjoyed themselves.
Date: 11th Oct 2022 @ 6:40pm
This week we held the first Spelling Bee of the year. All children were tested on 30 spellings they have been learning this half term and the best speller in each house was chosen to represent their team.
Date: 6th Oct 2022 @ 7:41pm
Today, Year 6 led the whole school in our Harvest assembly. We were joined by Matt and Jenny from the Church Army, who discussed the difference between giving and getting and how giving is more rewarding than always receiving and getting things from others. We thanked everyone for their kind food donations, which will be shared with the local charity 'Vincent House' next week.
Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 4:13pm
Learning outside of the classroom is extremely important for the children in Reception. Collaboration, sharing, taking turns and resilience are many of the vaues learnt from their time together outdoors. Physical activities to help both gross and fine motor skills are also developed in a fun and friendly way.
Take a look at some of the things we've been up to outside this week!
Year 3's Trip to The Royal Ballet
Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 10:26am
Year 3 had a very exciting trip to The Globe Theatre to watch ballet. We were lucky enough to learn new moves and watch the students of The Royal Ballet School dance. We were also shocked when one of our students were picked to be lifted by a ballet dancer!
Year 6 school council elections
Date: 30th Sep 2022 @ 8:54am
Today was our school council elections. We began the day by listening to the potential candidates reading out their manifestos - a speech that explains why people should vote for a particular candidate. Later on in the day, each child cast their vote for who they wanted to be the school council representative for Oak and Elder. This helped children to understand the British Value of Democracy.
Year 1 School Council Elections
Date: 29th Sep 2022 @ 7:29pm
This week in Year 1 we have taken part in our whole school councillor elections. We spent time thinking about what would make a good school councillor and the school characteristics a good councillor would show. Lots of children then delivered a manifesto in front of their peers and did a brilliant job! Throughout the week, we discussed the importance of Democracy and that we vote to ensure a fair result.
Year 1 are proud to announce their School Councillors for 2022/23 are:
Beech - Charlie
Hazel - Isaac
Well done everyone!
Year 4 School Council Elections
Date: 29th Sep 2022 @ 3:46pm
Today we voted for our school council representatives. We voted for one representative in Maple and one from Laurel. The children listened well to the candidates manifestos yesterday and were respectful when voting in the school hall today. Well done to the winners!
Date: 29th Sep 2022 @ 3:02pm
This has been a great week for Democracy at Boundary! We have voted in the hall after reading out our Manifestos in class. Our new Student Councillors are Harris for Hawthorn and Jethro for Rowan.
Date: 29th Sep 2022 @ 2:58pm
This half-term, children in year 5 have been learning how to write a biography. We have read biographies of several famous people including, Roald Dahl, Stormzy and Wayne Rooney, and identified the language and structural features that make them different to other text types. Follwing the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, pupils carried out research, planned, drafted and edited a biography of her life, before presenting a final, polished piece of writing.
Nursery Meet The Colour Monster
Date: 23rd Sep 2022 @ 2:02pm
Nursery have been enjoying the story "The Colour Monster" this week. The story is a great way for children to explore all the different emotions they might feel including happy, sad, frightened and angry. We talked about when we might feel certain feelings and what we can do to make us feel better. Have a look at the photos below to see if you can spot the different emotions!
Date: 22nd Sep 2022 @ 8:35pm
This week Reception have enjoyed listening to the story No Bot - The Robot, an uplifting story of friendship.
Bernard is a robot with a very unusual problem- he has lost his bottom! Luckily, Bernard's friends offer to help him look for his bottom- but it is not an easy job!
The children then enjoyed making their own robots at the creative table, using loose parts and play dough, as well as continuing robot shape patterns.
Take a look at our photos!
Date: 22nd Sep 2022 @ 8:31pm
For our final day we took part in activities such as: low ropes, challenge course, survivor and trapeze. We have all had a great time on our residential and have made memories that will stay with us for a long time!
Date: 22nd Sep 2022 @ 8:21pm
Day 2 saw a range of activities, including: canoeing, archery, den building, low ropes and the children's favourite 'Giant Swing'.
Date: 22nd Sep 2022 @ 7:54pm
We have a had a great few days at PGL. Here you can find photos of what we did on our first day, which included Jacob's Ladder, challenge course and trapeze.
Date: 12th Sep 2022 @ 9:40pm
As part of our topic 'Marvellous Me' Reception have been finding out all about each other identifying our similarities and differences. We read the book 'Marvellous Me' and talked about our likes, disklikes and the different things we are good at. We then used some mirrors to identify the different features on our faces .
"I have blue eyes" Phoebe
"My hair is black and long" Ishaanvir
"My glasses help me see" Alfred
The children the selected the correct coloured paints and painted their own self portrait with the support of an adult. They were give lots of opportunities in the classroom areas to create their own faces and portrails. Have a look at some of wonderful work.
Reception exploring the outdoor area
Date: 8th Sep 2022 @ 8:34pm
This week the children in Reception have had a great time in our outdoor area. The children have been practising putting on their waterproofs and wellie boots ready to explore our wonderful outdoor provision. They have been role playing in the mud kitchen, riding on the balance bikes, building in our construction shed, exploring the water and mark making using paint brushes. The children have worked together brillianlty ensuring take turns, share the resources and put them away properly. Have a look at what we have been up to!
Date: 8th Sep 2022 @ 8:23pm
Today the children in Reception have been busy making their very own mini mes. In order to help develop the children independence each day the children will be expected to locate their 'Mini Me' in the classroom provision and complete the learning task independently. This helps the children to develop their confidence by completing open ended activities at their own level. Keep you eyes peels for pictures of the children completing their 'Mini Mes' in the coming weeks.
Date: 8th Sep 2022 @ 7:18pm
This week we began learning about Christianity by exploring families and belonging. We explored the fact that all families are unique and discussed who is in our family. We thought about different relationships and about how they might be similar and different to others. We learnt that Christians believe that God is like a father who guides them and helps them. We then created our own family portrait, sharing our ideas with others to two key questions. What makes a good family? How do families look after each other and look after children?
Reception 's First Week at School- Indoor Fun!
Date: 8th Sep 2022 @ 4:52pm
What an exciting week it has been! The children in Reception have had a great time exploring their new classrooms and learning both inside and outside. They have made new friends, got to know all their teachers and are beginning to understand the new rules and routines of Reception.
Take a look at some of the things we've been up to inside our classrooms this week!
Year 5 A Fresh look at Forest School
Date: 8th Sep 2022 @ 12:31pm
What a great time of Year to be outdoors! We managed to avoid the showers and had a lovely morning exploring the Forest School environment. We went on a mini beast hunt with the magnifying glasses and observed the habitats. We found lots of insects, arachnids and bugs lurking under the rocks and logs. A Frog leapt in! We all looked at it's camoflage, while learning the differences between frogs and toads. There was lots of seasonal fruit including mini apples, pears and plums, but they weren't yet ripe enough to pick. We also explored and enjoyed spending time with our friends outdoors and catching up casually after the holidays.
Karson planted some trees using the fallen fruit's seed.
Harley enjoyed working with his team to build dens and shelters.
Molliemae worked with her friends to make a chill out zone in their den, with books and colouring.
Darin made a cake masterpiece recipe including flowers, mud and fruits. He used his imagination to create a bakery business too!
