Pine enjoyed a fantastic art lesson at Newhouse Academy where they became mascot designers for the World Cup! They carefully researched different countries, thinking about which animals best represented each nation and choosing colours that reflected their flags and cultures. The children showed great creativity and imagination as they sketched Read more
Year 5 had a fantastic opportunity to visit Bury Church High School for an exciting Art taster session. During the workshop, the children used acrylic paints to create vibrant rainbow backgrounds before making animal cut-outs to use as printing templates. The session was linked to the story of Noah’s Ark, Read more
Year 5 enjoyed a fantastic trip to Reel Cinema, where they watched Charlie the Wonder Dog, followed by an exciting visit to Putt & Play for a round of crazy golf today. The children had a brilliant time throughout the day and represented the school exceptionally well with their excellent Read more
Our budding scientists have shown incredible enthusiasm and dedication by completing science experiments at home each week. From exploring fascinating chemical reactions to investigating the wonders of the natural world, they have approached every challenge with curiosity, creativity, and determination. Their hard work and commitment to developing their scientific skills Read more
St Luke’s was delighted to welcome children from several local primary schools for an exciting afternoon of science experiments. The event gave pupils the opportunity to share their scientific investigations and learn from one another in a fun and engaging way. The children were fantastic at explaining their experiments to Read more
Pine have taken part in an engaging Online Behaviours Workshop today, designed to help children navigate the digital world safely, responsibly and confidently. Through interactive discussions and activities, the children explored how online behaviour can affect mental wellbeing, learned about the influence of social media, influencers and online advertising, and Read more
Today Pine have taken part in the Urenco “Sorting Things” Workshop, where they explored different ways scientists separate mixtures. Through a range of hands-on activities, the children investigated sieving, chromatography, indicators and centrifuges, learning how these techniques are used in everyday life and in industry. They tested substances to discover Read more
Some children recently tried the “Storm in a Glass” experiment at home and had lots of fun learning about how rain forms in clouds. Using water, shaving cream, and food colouring, they created mini rainstorms inside a glass. The shaving cream acted like a cloud, holding the coloured water until Read more
Year 5 pupils from St Luke’s recently visited Rochdale Town Hall as part of an exciting science project focused on solar energy and sustainability. The children have been learning about how solar panels can help reduce energy costs and protect the environment, and they explored ways solar energy could be Read more
This week, some of our children became kitchen chemists as they took part in the exciting “Orange Fizz” experiment at home. Using just an orange and a little baking soda, the children explored how acids and bases react to create fizzy carbon dioxide bubbles. The experiment sparked lots of curiosity Read more