Congratulations to the four pupils that represented our school at the Rochdale tenpin bowling competition. They had an excellent time, averaging a score of 89 as a team, which was enough to win the competition against 17 other schools. A huge well done to Isabelle and Jacob, who scored over 100 each, receiving a certificate for being in the “100 club”,
Well done to those children who are part of our business club this half term. This week, they began to design and create the products and games they will be selling at our Christmas Fair. From bracelets and sweet cones, to decorations and target games, there is something for everyone. Please support the fantastic work the children have done alongside Helen Morton, one of our school governors, and visit the stalls at our Christmas Fair Read more
Year 6 have had the opportunity to watch the ‘Crossing the Line’ video and monologue, which explore the issues young people face with regards to county lines. The children watch a video before completing activities provided, which helps explore everything from unfamiliar vocabulary and terms used, danger signs to look out for, and strategies to spot danger and keep ourselves safe. The activities help to open up discussions around issues such as drug dealing, Read more
This morning, the Ethos Team had a wonderful trip to church to decorate a Christmas tree which will be displayed In church. We had a lovely festive morning. The tree will be displayed in church during the festive season! .
This week Year 5 have been thinking about angels and the role they play in the Christmas story. Christians believe that angels are God’s special messengers and, in the Christmas story, angels bring special messages to various people. The children worked together to place events from the Christmas story into the correct chronological order. We discussed our own beliefs, what we think angels do and what they might look like. The children have also started Read more
In Science today the children have carried out an experiment to determine the conductivity of different materials and link this to their uses. They wrote a detailed, organised method to follow, including variables, measurement, equipment and safety.
This half term in Science, we are exploring particles and chemical reactions, so Miss Brown planned a series of hands-on investigations during Forest School. Some of the children practised using flint and steel to start a fire before discussing the different materials we had collected and how quickly each might burn—or whether it would change at all. We tested sponges, hay, paper, cardboard, and metal. The children observed that burning paper undergoes a combustion reaction, Read more
KS2 took part in an online virtual escape room, where they were challenged to collaborate, problem-solve, and think creatively to progress through each stage. Working together to overcome a series of themed challenges, the groups used their “wizardry” skills to successfully complete the escape room experience.
This week in RE, Year 6 revisited the Nativity story. The children compared several different accounts, identified key differences, and explored how these contrasting versions contribute to a deeper understanding of the story. We then moved on to the concept of incarnation, discussing its meaning in depth and considering why it is central to Christian belief. The class reflected on how the idea of God becoming human links directly to the Christmas story and why Read more
Interfaith Week is all about: Building respect between people of different faiths Celebrating similarities and differences Encouraging curiosity, kindness, and open conversations Learning how different beliefs contribute to our shared world We created trees which included root values which are importantly beliefs and principles lots of people can live by. We then wrote positive actions which demonstrate root values.