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Date: 10th Jun 2022 @ 10:29am
Year 5 have been exploring different types of bridge structures as part of their DT topic. They have used kebab sticks and masking tape to create a Truss bridge structure. It took a lot of hard work and perseverance but they made some fantastic models and were very proud of their achievements.
Our Visit to the World of Glass
Date: 10th Jun 2022 @ 10:16am
We had such a great day at the World of Glass in St Helens.
We took a look around the museums, watched a fantastic glassblowing demonstration and then took a trip underground to explore the tunnels and a Victorian furnace.
Date: 6th Jun 2022 @ 10:30am
We enjoyed a week of celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Year 6 focused on the 1960's decade. We looked at art from the 60's and listened to the music that was popular at the time. Most of the children are now fans of the Beatles. We researched key events that happened during this period. We ended the week with a little party.
Date: 27th May 2022 @ 6:09pm
The children have really enjoyed finding out about The Queen this week. They have loved dressing up and pretending to be The Queen sitting on the throne, painting her portrait, making crowns, writing facts about her and much more. The week was finished off with a lovely picnic.
KS1 celebrations for the Jubilee
Date: 27th May 2022 @ 8:29am
Year 1 and 2 had a fabulous time celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee yesterday! We had a an indoor street party - ate party food, listened to music from different decades and waved our Union Jack flags!
Making windmills for Mr. Mouse
Date: 23rd May 2022 @ 4:25pm
This half term, Y1 have made windmills for their client, Mr. Mouse. They had to follow his design criteria: it must be stable, it must have windows and a door, it should be decorated in the colours he likes and have tulips on (he is from Holland!). The children know that their windmill is made of a structure and has an axle to turn the turbine (sails) - they did such a good job! After they had finished they evaluated their finished products.
Date: 23rd May 2022 @ 4:20pm
Three of our local PSCOs visited Y1 today to talk about this half term's PSHRE learning question: 'Who helps us to keep safe?'
They talked about their role in the community and how they help to keep people safe; how to call '999' and who to ask for and how to stay safe when using technology. After that they answered any other questions that the children had.
Date: 23rd May 2022 @ 8:10am
In our last art lesson we added oil pastels to our work to create tone. We used black pen and pastel to outline key parts of our work. We placed our finished large pieces together to create one extra large masterpiece.
Date: 17th May 2022 @ 11:48am
Time Board Games!
Today, year 4 have been revising how to tell the time in 5 minute intervals. This is a year 3 objective but it is always worth recapping it to make sure we have a solid understanding!
We decided to do this by playing a telling the time board game! The children loved playing this game and learnt a lot from it!
Date: 16th May 2022 @ 4:23pm
As part of our Design and Technology lesson, year 3 looked at seasonal foods from around the world. They researched the foods which can be grown in the UK and ones which we have to transport in. We then planned our Vegetable tart recipe. We tried to keep to seasonal foods from the UK but we also used vegetables from other countries. We learned the health and safety skills needed in a kitchen and then baked our tarts. The tarts looked delicious and most of the children enjoyed them.
Multimedia Superheroes: Part 2
Date: 13th May 2022 @ 2:51pm
Today, Year 2 worked in their groups to add patterns and colour to their work. Take a look at their colourful masterpieces in progress.
Date: 11th May 2022 @ 8:28am
Year 1 have been learning all about life in the 1970s.
We have watched a learning clip about the toys that were popular in the 1970s.
Then, we explored some of the toys from the 1970s including: Hungry Hippos Game, Connect Four, Lite Brite, Rubix Cube and Boggle.
It was fun - lots of Y1 enjoyed the Hungry Hippos Game but some children liked the challenge of Boggle and the Rubix Cube.
Date: 10th May 2022 @ 6:26pm
Year 1 have been learning all about life in the 1970s.
As part of our learning, we have listened to some pop songs by Abba (Dancing Queen) and The Bee Gees (Stayin Alive).
Then we talked about the disco beats, pulses and catchy choruses in the music. We practised our singing skills by learning some of the choruses.
After that we improvised some of the disco dance moves.
It was fun!
Newton Storm Rugby League Festival
Date: 10th May 2022 @ 4:10pm
Year 2 had a fun filled afternoon of sporting fun at the Newton Storm Rugby League Festival. They took part in lots of different activities and even got to tackle the coaches.
Date: 10th May 2022 @ 10:40am
Year 2 have been learning about the church in their RE lessons. They worked in groups to play a matching game for the different items found inside a church. To finish they designed their own church layout and had to think carefully about where they placed each item and why.
Date: 6th May 2022 @ 2:22pm
Year 2 worked in groups to begin a large piece of artwork today. They drew around a member of their group in a superhero pose and added shapes, words and textures using superhero comics. They made a super start on their large scale pieces and are excited about working on them again next week.
Our Eco Action team have been busy again!
Date: 28th Apr 2022 @ 12:19pm
Representatives from our Eco Action team met after school this week to continue with the litter pick they started before the holidays - this included the entrance to Lyme Park too. They will be meeting again next week to weed the planters and to set up a mini greenhouse to grow tomatoes in.
Have a look at the photos of our beautiful planters - the fruit trees we planted last year are doing well and are covered in blossom!
Date: 22nd Apr 2022 @ 2:21pm
Year 2 explored the human form in art today. They struck some super cool superhero poses and then they used wire to twist and bend to create their own 3D sculptures. Take a look at their designs.
Date: 22nd Apr 2022 @ 10:09am
During our Forest School session this week the children were observing the environment and looking for things that should be there like the flowers and plants and things that shouldn't be there e.g litter.
Date: 1st Apr 2022 @ 10:08am
This morning we held our Easter Bonnet Parade. It was the first time in two years that we have been able to do so. It was wonderful to see the children in their bonnets. Thank you for all the efforts that went into making them.
Date: 1st Apr 2022 @ 9:16am
Year 4 enjoyed 30 minutes of quiet reading this morning to raise money for the Red Cross Ukrainian Appeal Fund.
Rights-Respecting Ambassadors - Planning meeting
Date: 30th Mar 2022 @ 4:55pm
Our RRS Ambassadors worked very hard in yesterday's meeting - thinking of lots ways in which we are teaching our school community about children's rights and other ideas on how we can improve this further. We are preparing for re-acreditation for the gold level of the award so spent time looking at the criteria for each strand of the application form.
We are proud of the work we have already done, and are continuing to do, that link to children's rights:
*Class Charters
*Assemblies
*Fundraising e.g. Sponsored Read for Ukraine, Comic Relief, Children in Need, cake sale for Oxfam, supporting the local food bank, raising money for our own school - buying new playground equipment to support children's mental health and wellbeing
*Using Picture News/Newsround/ First News - developing ourselves as global citizens
*Our learning in PSHRE and RE
*Our 'Lyme Pupil Passports' - visits and visitors, experience days e.g. our local MP talking to Y3 about his role in the community
Some of our plans for next half term are:
*Teach lessons across the school - focusing on the younger year groups who have not had as much exposure to assemblies/ lessons about them.
*Meet with all the school staff and talk to them about children's rights - spending extra time with new teachers and teaching assistants.
*Plan activities in Arts Week which link to the rights of the child so that we can show how important they are to us.
*Design information leaflets and other resources to tell parents and families about our rights.
*Contact other schools and see if they would like to know more about our work on children's rights.
*Design and make a child-friendly Equality Policy and think about how we can incorporate this into assemblies.
Eco Action Team and 'The Great Big School Clean'
Date: 30th Mar 2022 @ 2:10pm
A HUGE thank you to the wonderful Eco Action Team who stayed behind after school last night to discuss our action plan and to take part in the 'Great BIg School Clean'.
Our first job was to discuss our action plan. The projects on there are:
1) To reduce the amount of litter in our school community.
2) To improve how much we reduce/reuse and recycle.
3) To improve our health and wellbeing.
4) To reduce our school's energy bills.
5) To improve the outdoor learning provision.
We agreed that we would work on projects 1 and 5 this next half term. How we will do this:
1) LITTER: Carry out a litter pick around the school grounds tonight and then one in the local area next half term. We will organise a poster competition to encourage everyone to keep our community tidy.
5) SCHOOL GROUNDS: Nurture the trees we planted last year; plant seeds to grow our own fruit and vegetables (strawberries, carrots, potatoes and tomatoes) and use these to make something with. Keep the environment nice for Forest Schools by weeding the planters and picking up litter.. Develop outside art work in Arts Week in the Summer Term.
We started our work on Project 1 tonight - as part of the 'Great Big School Clean', we pledged to collect two bags of litter from around school. We achieved our goal!!
Take a look at the photographs of our beautiful environment - the planters we filled last year are now blooming!
Date: 29th Mar 2022 @ 3:44pm
Year 5 had a lovely time at St John's church this morning, learning all about the Easter Story. They were great ambassadors for the school and participated well in the virtual story.
Date: 29th Mar 2022 @ 2:09pm
Year 2 explored the school grounds to look for plants and animals that live there. They found dandelions, daffodils and tulips. They saw lots of ladybirds, spiders and snails too. Back in the classroom the children recorded what they had found on their habitats map.
