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Y6 Virtual Author Visit
Today we enjoyed a virtual author visit from one of our FBA authors: Jenny McLachlan who wrote ‘Stink’. She spoke about her inspirations for her story and characters and we had a chance to ask questions at the end too. We also enjoyed a live drawing session where we...
Floating and Sinking
This week, Reception have enjoyed exploring the concepts of floating and sinking. The children have considered what the words “float” and “sink” mean. We looked at a range of objects and predicted which would float or sink in water and then tested them to find out. We...
Reception’s Transport Trip
Reception had a great time during out transport trip as part of our transport topic. The children all got onto our school mini-bus and enjoyed driving around Preston noticing different forms of transport. We drove past the bus station, train station, the docks,...
World Book Day
Reception have been talking about different characters in the stories we are reading. Our whole school theme for World Book Day this year was Roald Dahl. The children (and teachers) came dressed in costumes inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories. The children spent the day...
Sharing Stories
As part of our World Book Day celebrations, Reception and Year 6 joined together to share some stories. Reception chose their favourite stories and their Year 6 buddies read these to them. The children enjoyed swapping and talking about the books they were reading.
Transport Survey
As part of our Transport topic, Reception have been thinking of different types of transport. We considered which types of transport we might see from our playground, passing our school on Lightfoot Lane. We considered which types of transport we might see and which...
The Big Dig!
It was all hands on deck this weekend as many of us got together to help clean up our garden area. Our PTA organised the event which was supported by many of our families and friends. We are grateful for the expert support and advice we received and are looking...
Anglo Saxon Houses
Over half term, the Y6's took part in a project to build their own Anglo Saxon house. We enjoyed a museum morning looking at everyone's work and even invited the receptions into class as our guest judges. The houses are currently displayed in the main entrance -...
Keeping Happy
Today we marked both Safer Internet Day and Mental Health Awareness Day. Despite being break the rules day, in Reception we discussed why we have rules and why these are important. The children talked about rules they have at home when they use the internet or their...
