Learning for Life
Smithills Trip 2026
Year One have had a wonderful time enjoying their end of year trip at Smithills farm. During their visit, they got to ride on a donkey enjoy a tractor ride feed lots of different animals Read more
Geography
Locating rivers around the world
During our Geography lesson, we used atlases to locate and identify rivers from around the world, helping us develop our map-reading skills and improve our understanding of global geography.
Science
Electrical circuits
During our Science lessons, we were given a variety of different circuits to build. Before creating each circuit, we made a prediction based on our prior knowledge about whether we thought the bulb would light Read more
Science
Science fun! The Great Science share!
Wow! Year 4 have had an amazing morning! We were lucky enough to welcome two scientists into our classroom today. We learned all about DNA and discovered that it acts like a set of instructions, Read more
Science
Adaptation – Galapagos Finches
As part of our evolution science topic, we used equipment to show how the finches of the Galápagos Islands have evolved over time and developed beaks based on their natural food source. We looked at Read more
Outdoor learning
Testing plant pots
This week, we investigated which materials would be most suitable for making a plant pot while also considering how environmentally friendly they are. As part of our learning, we explored the properties of different materials Read more
Drama
M6 Theatre – Linking Project
Our class had a fantastic day at M6 Theatre, where we met up with our linking school for a fun-filled day of creativity and friendship. We enjoyed watching a performance together before sharing lunch, giving Read more
Physical Education
Back in the Game – Y6 transition event
Year 6 Pupils Come Together for Transition Activity Day – Back in the Game Year 6 pupils from schools across Heywood and Middleton gathered together to take part in an exciting carousel of activities as Read more
Religious Education
Local area walk for RE
As part of their RE topic exploring how different faiths care for the environment, Year 5 enjoyed a walk to our local park to investigate the world around them. During the visit, the children looked Read more
Physical Education
Year 5 Sports Day 2026
Year 5 enjoyed a fantastic Sports Day this morning, showcasing great skill, determination and enthusiasm in every event. Despite the extremely hot weather, the children gave their all and loved the opportunity to compete against Read more
Art & Design
Bury Church Visit
Our class visited Bury Church High School for an exciting art workshop. During the session, the children used acrylic paints to create a colourful rainbow background before designing their own templates on polystyrene boards. They Read more
Physical Education
Year 6 sports day 2026
A great time was had by all the children this morning at sports day. It was a pleasure to observe the determination, perseverance and resilience of the year 6 pupils this morning. They all worked Read more