
Welcome Back!
Don’t forget that Monday 2nd September is an inset day. We look forward to welcoming you all back to school on Tuesday 3rd September.
137Don’t forget that Monday 2nd September is an inset day. We look forward to welcoming you all back to school on Tuesday 3rd September.
137Today we gathered together to welcome all staff and children back for our new school year. Mr Wilson led Prayer and Liturgy giving everyone the opportunity to reflect on what they are excited about for the year ahead!
130The children have been researching the work of the artist, Alexander Calder.
123Today in Science, Y6 have been investigating the impact of exercise on their heart rate by measuring their pulse before and after 5 minutes of exercise in the glorious sunshine.
136In Art, Year 5 have started researching the Spanish painter and sculptor Joan Miro. They discovered that his artistic talents were evident from a young age although his family did not agree with his passion for the subject. He developed his love for surrealist art in his adult years when he became an inspiration to other artists.
143Reception have had a fabulous first week in school. The children have been exploring the different areas within the classroom and the outdoor area.
130This term, Year 6 will be focusing on ball skills in PE. Today, we have been developing our reaction and response in a game of tag netball.
129In Year 1 the children have been practising new words by writing them in the sand and making them using magnetic letters.
129Reception parents were invited into class to read with their child. Parents then had the opportunity to meet with Mrs Wilkinson to find out about our phonics scheme ‘Read Write inc’. During the meeting, parents were given a reading pack to help with their child’s reading and writing at home.
127In Maths this week, we have been learning to find one more. We used the 10s frame and linking cubes to represent what one more than our number would be.
133What is a computer? We learned that a computer uses electricity and needs an input to produce an output. We worked out if an object was a computer or not.
127Y6 were using atlases to find the location of different mountain ranges from around the world, particularly the Himalaya which is what we will be learning about this term.
129Our topic this autumn is All About Me. We can all identify the parts of our face. We decorated some biscuits and spoke about how everyone is different and how out biscuits are different too.
128This week Year 1 celebrated Prayer and Liturgy in our Spiritual Garden. We listened to the sounds in the world around us and thanked God for all that he created for us.
116Our Prayer and Liturgy this week reminded us that God will provide us with everything we need so we don’t need to worry. If we do have worries, like the bubbles, they will eventually disappear.
121Preschool Drawing Club
This week preschool have begun Drawing club. Our first text is, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt.
123This week Year 3 celebrated Prayer and Liturgy in our Spiritual Garden. We listened to the creation story and discussed our duties as Christian stewards in protecting our special world.
In Year 5 Music, we have started listening to Jazz and had a go at playing along on the chime bars.
115In Science, Year 5 have been observing the effects of air resistance on parachutes. They have been investigating to find the relationship between the surface area of the parachute and the resulting air resistance; measuring this by seeing the time it takes for them to reach the ground when dropped.
121The children in Reception have been learning about their senses. They had the opportunity to taste different foods. they tasted foods that are salty, bitter, sour and sweet.
116This week in Year 1 we have been comparing amounts using symbols. We used cubes to prove that our number sentences were correct.
114🥯 Don’t forget that we serve hot breakfast items each morning at the front of school, from around 8.40am.
Crumpets with jam, buttered bagel halves and honey bagel bites are our specialty!
❗️Allergen information is available from the school office.
114We measured the handspan of children from different classes. Even Mr Parry was part of the enquiry. We looked at the observations made and recorded what we found out.
110On Monday 23rd CAFOD visited our school to tell us all about how their World Gifts scheme has developed and how Catholic Social Teaching principles remind us how to live together, supporting everyone.
118This week, the children in Year 6 were developing their reactions in PE and then applied this to a game of throw tennis.
120Today Year 1 discovered a mysterious object in the school hall. After some exploration we then found yellow footprints. Thankfully Mr Wilson caught it all on school camera. An alien has come into our school and landed it’s spaceship so we have decided to ask it some questions.
111Both indoors and outdoors, Reception children have been exploring the water areas. Allowing children to explore water safely helps children to develop and strengthen their gross and fine motor skills, as well as improving their hand-eye coordination. They have enjoyed finding different ways to make the water travel.
112In PE we have been practising our ball control skills and using these to improve our Endball gameplay.
114This week Year 6 worked with Carmel from the Wigan Music Service to identify and play rhythm patterns using ½ beat (quavers) , 1 beat (crotchets), 2 beat (minims), 4 beat (semibreve) notes.
111This week in PE, Y1 were focusing on their balancing skills and transferring from one leg to the other without falling.
106In our computing lesson this week, we were practising our mouse dragging skills. We created marks on the page and created our own pictures.
104The children used pipe cleaners to sculpt their own animals like the artist Alexander Calder.
Thank you to everyone who has come along to support our school book fair so far! A lot of books have been sold already but there’s still one last chance to come along tomorrow and pick up an exciting new book to enjoy!
106This week in PE, Y1 have been practicing their balancing skills. We worked in pairs to balance as many pieces of ‘treasure’ onto our pirate partner as we could. They then had to balance on one leg, trying to keep as many pirate ‘treasures’ in place as possible to gain the most points.
108Year 6 have been making abstract sculptures out of clay to represent the natural world. Their designs have been inspired by the work of Barbara Hepworth and Zaha Hadid.
102🍏🥝🍓🍑Exciting News! 🍉🍊🍐🍎
From tomorrow, each morning we will have a selection of fruit and vegetables available alongside our breakfast offering of bagels and crumpets. If children wish, they may take one piece of fruit to save for their snack at break time.
This new fruit and vegetable scheme is being funded by ‘Tesco Stronger Starts’.
In Reception we have been learning about people who help us, we looked at the job of a dentist. We then talked about how we can keep our teeth healthy. The children had a chance to practise their teeth brushing skills.
104Today Canon McNally led our Harvest Mass in thanksgiving for all that we have. We also welcomed a visitor from the Community Grocery to explain how our food donations would help those in need in our local community.
87This week Year 1 have been exploring colour in Art and Design. We mixed primary colours to make secondary colours.
95Today Y1 heard the story of the Annunciation. Children enjoyed hearing the story from the Bible, the Golden Box and then retelling it themselves.
81Year 6 welcomed their buddies from Reception to St Jude’s Catholic Primary School during assembly.
91In preschool we have been learning all about hedgehogs. We had an amazing idea to make our own clay hedgehogs. We used our fine motor skills to model and mould our clay. When we had made our hedgehog shapes, we then added our eyes, nose and the very important spikes. Well done preschool.
Mr Wilson came to preschool and he brought one of his favourite stories with him, We’re Going On a Bear Hunt 🐻. The children were so excited, we thought we need to document this special moment in our floor book. ❤️
79In art preschool have been learning all about Yayoi Kusaman, and how she painted spots on pumpkins. We got our own pumpkins together and set off to work, we worked together to make our spotty pumpkins, we was showing amazing sharing and turn taking skills. Well done preschool. 🧡🎃
79Preschool went for a walk in our school grounds, and we have been looking for signs of autumn. 🍁 We went to the spiritual garden to observe the leaves changing on our trees. 🌳
80Year 6 have been working together to solve physical challenges using a variety of balancing techniques.
81This morning in preschool we have been reading one of our termly stories “Meg and Mog” and in the story they made a potion, so preschool decided what an amazing idea it would be to make our own potion. We worked together to mix, pour and stir our amazing potion. We will keep checking our potion to see how it changes from a liquid to a solid. We look forward to updating you with our marvellous creations. ❤️
87🌟 📚 Do you have a child due to start Reception Class in September 2025?
Applications have opened on the Wigan Council website and will close on 25th January 2025. Between now and the closing date is your opportunity to visit local primary schools and choose the right school for your child. ❤️
📚 To give prospective families a closer look at our fantastic reception class and the experiences we offer, we invite you to our Open Evening on Wednesday, 27th November from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
🍎 Join us to tour school, meet our dedicated staff and discover all that St. Jude’s has to offer. It’s a perfect opportunity to ask questions and see firsthand how we create a supportive and stimulating environment for our youngest learners.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of our nurturing, vibrant school community! We can’t wait to welcome you and your child.
⭐️ For more information and to apply, visit the Wigan Council website today! https://www.wigan.gov.uk/resident/education/schools/school-admissions/primary-schools.aspx
Our amazing potions are ready! ⭐️
We went to collect them from the kitchen, and we noticed they weren’t like water anymore. One child said “it’s wobbly!” ❤️
We then enjoyed our wonderful creation together for an afternoon snack. 💛
Well done preschool! 🧪🥰
80In Science, we have learned about orbits and the 8 planets in our solar system. We all wrote our own quirky mnemonic to help us remember the order of the planets from the sun.
79In preschool this morning we have been continuing our ‘Meg and Mog’ story. We went into the school grounds with our nature wands, and made some nature potions. 🧪❤️
We have been learning all about bonfire night today. ❤️
We have made some salt art fire work pictures. 🎆 We have watched about what we need to do to stay safe on bonfire night. 🔥 And we have celebrated our learning in our floor book. 😊
In DT, Year 5 were looking at different times of beams and pillars when building bridges and the structural benefits and weaknesses of different types of bridge.
77In our RE topic this week we have been looking and learning all about how God loves everyone and how Mary loved Jesus. To celebrate this we made a collage heart to hang in our RE area. ❤️🙏
In Reception, the children have been learning about the season of Autumn. They had the opportunity to go on an Autumn walk around the school grounds to look for signs of Autumn. The children also rolled conkers in paint to create some fantastic pieces of art.
76Reception about the story of ‘The Gunpowder Plot’. The children also had a discussion about keeping safe during Bonfire Night. They then had the opportunity to make some edible sparklers and created some firework artwork.
82What a lovely morning we have had in our early years department this morning. ⭐️
We have been using our water play equipment, we have been pouring, mixing and strengthening our developing gross and fine motor skills.
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The children have been exploring the Bible. They have been finding out where different scripture are located for example, The creation story, is in the book of Genesis in the Old Testament.
This week, Y6 have been investigating shadows as part of our light topic.
79Today, at 11 o’clock, we all gathered outside in our Spiritual Garden to observe a 2 minutes silence to remember all those who have fought for peace.
80🌟 📚 Do you have a child due to start Reception Class in September 2025?
Applications have opened on the Wigan Council website and will close on 25th January 2025. Between now and the closing date is your opportunity to visit local primary schools and choose the right school for your child. ❤️
📚 To give prospective families a closer look at our fantastic reception class and the experiences we offer, we invite you to our Open Evening on Wednesday, 27th November from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
🍎 Join us to tour school, meet our dedicated staff and discover all that St. Jude’s has to offer. It’s a perfect opportunity to ask questions and see firsthand how we create a supportive and stimulating environment for our youngest learners.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of our nurturing, vibrant school community! We can’t wait to welcome you and your child.
⭐️ For more information and to apply, visit the Wigan Council website today! https://www.wigan.gov.uk/resident/education/schools/school-admissions/primary-schools.aspx
Today in preschool we all wore our odd socks to support anti bullying week. ❤️
78Year 1 have been making clay pinch pots and painting them in the style of Dale Chihuly. Their work reflects the Macchia series which Dale Chihuly created using over 300 colours.
80In preschool today we decided to show people in our school environment how much we care about them. 🥰 We made some lovely cards and brought some delicious chocolates. Then we went around school showing random acts of kindness to others. 🥰
77This morning in preschool we are celebrating children in need by making some of our own Pudsey ears. ❤️🐻⭐️
84This term, Year 6 will be learning to make mechanical fairground rounds in Design and Technology. They have been exploring everyday objects and fairground rides that rotate and have been investigating how motors are used in a circuit. This week they have had a go at creating strong structures and framework for a fairground ride.
76In science the children have been exploring magnets and how they attract and repel. We talked about the north and south poles and how the same poles repel but the opposites attract.
73The children worked together to plan their own prayer and liturgy. They chose how they wanted everyone to gather and wrote their own response prayer.
76🌟 📚 Do you have a child due to start Reception Class in September 2025?
Applications have opened on the Wigan Council website and will close on 25th January 2025. Between now and the closing date is your opportunity to visit local primary schools and choose the right school for your child. ❤️
📚 To give prospective families a closer look at our fantastic reception class and the experiences we offer, we invite you to our Open Evening on Wednesday, 27th November from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM.
🍎 Join us to tour school, meet our dedicated staff and discover all that St. Jude’s has to offer. It’s a perfect opportunity to ask questions and see firsthand how we create a supportive and stimulating environment for our youngest learners.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of our nurturing, vibrant school community! We can’t wait to welcome you and your child.
⭐️ For more information and to apply, visit the Wigan Council website today! https://www.wigan.gov.uk/resident/education/schools/school-admissions/primary-schools.aspx
We have been studying the ‘Hidden Figures’ book in English, about the Civil Rights Movement and the inspirational black women of NACA and NASA during the 20th century. During this lesson, we created a roleplay script between Mary Jackson and a judge at the local court, as she asked to be given an equal education to others. A great chance to practice using a formal and official tone with our writing! Once created, children acted out the moment.
79At the end of our topic ‘Belonging’ in RE – we have looked at the concepts of fidelity, commitment and responsibility with a focus on service to God and Christianity. As a celebration, we have made ‘Commitment Cards’ to take home and show our love for others by promising to serve them in our own chosen way.
78After the snow fall over night, Reception had lots of fun playing and exploring outside.
80Thank you to everyone who participated and donated to our Children in Need non-uniform day last Friday. We raised £107 which we have today sent to Children in Need. Well done everyone ☺️
71Y6 have been coding with Edublocks to create patterns using different algorithms. Children have inputted loops and conditionals while experimenting with RGB colour selections to complete their work.
73Year 6 have been investigating the angle of reflected light using mirrors to create a human ‘periscope’.
67In PSHE, we have been learning about how to celebrate our differences like Elmer.
In Y1, we have been learning about 3D shapes. We have learnt their names and sorted them into different groups.
Today in Y1, we have been learning about animals diets. We have been sorting different animals into carnivores, herbivores and omnivores using a venn diagram.
The children in Reception looked at and discussed photographs of Andy Goldsworthy’s artwork and sculptures. They then create their own pieces of art in the style of And Goldsworthy.
65In Reception we have been exploring light and dark. The children enjoyed making shadow and finger puppets in class.
72The children were investigating different magnets to see which one was the strongest. They used a ruler to measure when each of the magnets attracted the paper clip. They found that it didn’t matter on the size of the magnet.
71The School Admissions Code 2021 requires an admission authority to consult each time it proposes to make significant changes to its admission arrangements or if it has not consulted on its admission arrangements for seven years. With this in mind, a consultation period will run from 2nd December 2024 to 31st January 2025 where parents, other schools, other admission authorities, local authorities and other interested stakeholders are invited to raise comments or concerns about the proposed arrangements.
Should you wish to submit comments or concerns, these can be made in writing to: The Archdiocese of Liverpool, Education Department, St Margaret Clitherow Centre, Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, L17 1AA. Alternatively, you may wish to email admissions@rcaol.org.uk . Comments should also be copied to the Chair of Governing Body at our school address or via email enquiries@saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk .
The proposed 26/27 admissions policy and proposed supplementary information document is published on our admissions webpage – https://www.saintjudes.wigan.sch.uk/admissions/
70We have been working as groups to create bridges in class that have been able to hold the weight of toy cars.
66In PE, we have been focusing on our coordination skills with our footwork; walking forwards and backwards along a line in different ways using balancing skills to assist us. Alongside this, we have been working with a partner to practise using our weight to counterbalance them in different shapes and forms.
62🎼🎅During this festive season, our St. Jude’s School Choir have been spreading Christmas cheer throughout the community.
🎤❄The children were invited to perform at St Jude’s Social Club during their weekly ‘Wednesday Warm and Cosy’, where the choir sang a variety of songs they have been preparing for their upcoming concert in March, as well as Christmas carols. They also visited the local retirement home, St. Clements Court, and performed Christmas songs for the residents, who generously gave the children a selection box as a gift. 🎄
60This week Y1 learnt about the angels visiting the shepherds on the hillside. We then made a host of angels to celebrate the words from The Gloria.
62In Science, we have been learning about how the Earth spins on its axis every 24 hours, which causes our night and day time. We have also been studying the effects of the Earth’s axis on seasons in the Northern and Southern hemispheres as the Earth orbits the Sun.
55As the choir were going to sing at the local retirement home, Year 6 made Christmas cards to give to the residents. The people of St Clements Court were very grateful for the kind gesture.
56This term, Y6 were asked to make a model of a mountain or a mountain range. We had an incredible display of homework projects to show off at our coffee afternoon. Don’t they look spectacular! 🏔️👏🏻
61The children were invited by the Wigan Music Service to watch a special Christmas production of The Snowman with the Wigan Youth Orchestra. The children loved listening to the brilliant ensemble along with recognising songs from different Christmas films. It was a pleasure to watch the talent children we have in Wigan.
62The children in Reception have been learning about pattern. They explored making patterns such as spiral, zig zag, lines and dots. They then went on to make AB patterns with their bodies and coloured objects.
55Reception had a visitor from Wigan Library Services, they learned about what the local libraries have to offer and found out how to become a member of a library. The children also enjoyed joining in with fun, interactive stories.
60The children have been learning about pneumatic systems and made their own moving monster using a pneumatic system. They used a syringe, tube and balloon. When they syringe was pressed, air passed through the tube and inflated the balloon, this then made the mouth to open.
59Year 1 looked at how Christmas is celebrated in Poland. We made crafts and sold them to our families. To entice parents to our stalls we re-enacted the Christmas story. We raised £28 and bought Christmas World Gifts from CAFOD to bring love, joy, hope and peace to our global family this Christmas.
55Reception and Year 6 have enjoyed spending some time together with their buddies, sharing Christmas cards that they have made for each other and eating lunch together.
59In Reception, the children have been learning about winter. They had chance to spot scenes of winter on a wonderful walk around the school grounds, they learnt about wearing appropriate clothes in winter to keep warm. They had the opportunity to explore freezing and melting with real life snow. They also painted some beautiful winter scenes.
53Year 1 have been learning about Candlemas when candles are brought to the church to be blessed. We lit a candle for everyone in Y1 today and thought about how God’s loves all of us.
46In Spanish, we have been practising greeting each other and asking and answering the question, ‘¿cómo estás?
48In Science, the children have been investigating mixing materials with a liquid to discover if they are soluble or insoluble
44Some pupils from Y6 took an active role in our class prayer and liturgy on the baptism of Jesus.
42Today Year 1 were moving blocks to create code and make the sprite move North, South, East and West. We even explored using a repeater block.
40In Reception, the children have been exploring ways to partition 5 into different parts. They have been singing five little speckled frogs and they have also been hiding the frogs into the pool to find different way to partition 5.
42We looked at the different ways that wheels and axles work before deciding how the wheels will work on our own vehicles.
43We had lots of fun choosing a Sprite and a background. We then chose blocks to create a code to make our Sprite move across the screen.
42Memories to look back on. Our Key Stage 1 children worked so hard. We were so proud of them all.
42Last week we celebrated the renewal of our Mission Statement by inviting all of the St. Jude’s community to a very special Prayer and Liturgy led by our CAFOD Club. A very joyous occasion for St. Jude’s and one that we will all remember. ‘Together, we will learn, love and grow with Jesus.’
38The children in Reception have been learning about Chinese New Year, they learned about the celebrations and traditions that take place. The children enjoyed tasting some delicious, Chinese food and made some fabulous decorations.
35The children have been using the microbits to input their own codes to make it work.
37Year 6 have been investigating how different voltages affect the way that components work in a circuit.
38We celebrated Candlemas with a special Prayer and Liturgy. We invited our families in to celebrate with us and everyone was asked to think about how they can shine their light on others.
32This week, Reception have been reading Handa’s surprise. They have had the opportunity to taste the delicious fruits from the story. Whilst doing so, the children described how the fruits felt, smelt and tasted.
37Year 4 looked at maps today to see if they could find place names influenced by the Ango-Saxons.
35Year 6 have been working on TTRS and solving interactive maths puzzles for Number Day.
31We have listened to the story of the ‘parable of the Sower’ the children retold the story as a group through art.
They each chose a part of the story and drew a picture to represent it. We then talked about the message of the story and how it teaches us to trust, believe and follow God.
We have been experience with different rocks to find out which ones are permeable. The children tested the rocks by pouring water on them to see which rocks absorbed the water.
32Day 1 – After a safe arrival at the Anderton Centre, Year 6 went for a walk in the woods, built a shelter and engaged in an afternoon of fun activities. They had a go at archery, low ropes and high all aboard. In the evening, the children participated in some team games and visited the tuck shop.
36Today CAFOD Club visited Year 1 and told them all about how they continue Jesus’ mission and help those most in need by donating to CAFOD World Gifts. They shared their reasons for what they had bought and inspired Year 1 to follow in their footsteps.
36At St. Jude’s we have officially launched the Jubilee Year of Hope. During this Jubilee Year Pope Francis has called us all to bring hope to those most vulnerable in society. At St. Jude’s we are excited to take on this challenge and give back to our local and global community.
30Day 2 – Another active day! In the morning, the children spent time climbing trees followed by an afternoon adventure in canoes across the reservoir to explore Liverpool castle. After their evening meal, the children then took part in a bushcraft activity with a fire, hot chocolate, toasted marshmallows and stories 🌳🚣🏼♀️🔥
28Day 3 – The children ended their time at The Anderton Centre on the XL paddleboards. They worked together as a team to complete some fun games and then took a dip in the very cold reservoir. After lunch, the children returned to school and enjoyed sharing their adventures with the families 🏄🏻♂️💦🦆
26Our computing topic this half term is using the beebots. Today, we followed instructions of forwards, backwards, left and right. Then we input these directions into the beebots, giving them instructions for where we wanted them to go.
19Year 4 have been thinking about different parts of the body and how they move when comparing movements and skills.
20The children in Reception learnt about Shrove Tuesday. They then had the opportunity to choose and add toppings to their pancakes.
16This week in Reception, the children have been exploring floating and sinking in our outdoor water area. They found different objects from inside and outside of the classroom to investigate whether they float or whether they sink.
13Yesterday we all attended Ash Wednesday mass at Church where we received ashes and took time to reflect upon how we can make a new start during Lent to get closer to God.
17Preschool have been enjoying playing in our mud kitchen and planting some herbs in our planting patch.
A wonderful day in Y1 celebrating World Book Day. We enjoyed talking about our favourite books and redesigning a new front cover for them.
14In preschool today we have been making pizza, we used all different toppings to show it is ok for everyone to like different things. ❤️🍕⭐️
11The children in Reception dressed up as a character from their favourite story book. The children had a brilliant day celebrating books. During the day their year 6 buddies came to class to share a story with their Reception buddy.
14In Reception, the children played a game to investigate ways of making 7 with two parts.
13Y1 had a fantastic day out at Martin Mere. We learnt all about the wetlands and the animals who live there. We made nests, learnt and copied bird sounds and hunted for mini beasts. We even visited the park. A wonderful day out for everyone!
15Y1 and Y2 were lucky enough to get the opportunity to celebrate Prayer and Liturgy at Martin Mere on our school trip. Whilst we were in quiet reflection, thanking God for our wonderful world, a flock of ducks flew over our heads and reminded us of all that God created!
15We had such an incredible day at Martin Mere. We loved learning about the wetlands and following Ava’s clues on the treasure hunt. It was great to learn about the wildlife that call Martin Mere their home.
15Children across school enjoyed celebrating World Book Day on 6th March, dressing up as famous characters from a range of books.
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Year 6 took part in a class prayer and liturgy in our school spiritual garden before going on a walk around the local area to observe signs of spring linked to the creation story.
8The children in Reception have been learning about how to keep safe on the roads, they learned all about how to cross the road safely. They enjoyed taking part in different activities related to road safety.
8In PE the children were practising different types of movement and stance when in-control-of and passing a variety of objects around.
5For our Lent Walk this week, Y1 went on a Spring walk around the school grounds to observe the changes that occur when Spring arrives. We saw blue skies, new bulbs and even some birds nests. We talked to Mr Keen about the changes Spring brings and why he has covered up the vegetables and bulbs that have just been planted.
8Reception have been doubling numbers within 10 using their fingers, dice and objects. They also had a go at writing the number sentence.
6Reception retold the story of The Last Supper together. They then shared some bread and a drink. They passed it around and reenacted the story of Jesus’ meal with his friends.
5Year 4 loved our Big Lent Walk today. We decided to try and look for the colours of the rainbow in nature, which is one of our Generation Wild badge tasks. We talked about how grateful we are for these special gifts from God. 🌸 🌼
6Year 3 have been working on their balancing skills and working with a partner to balance in different ways.
6Today we recreated the scene of The Last Supper using artwork to inspire us. Then we celebrated Prayer and Liturgy thinking about how God gave Jesus strength and courage to keep spreading the good news, even at difficult times. We prayed to God and asked for courage so we could continue to make the right choice, even if it is a difficult one,
6in Maths this week, Reception have been learning about capacity. They have been exploring filling containers using whilst using the vocabulary ”full, nearly full, empty, nearly empty’.
2It was fantastic to welcome our families in to see all the wonderful projects children have worked so hard on at home. We are all so proud of the fabulous work that was displayed around our school hall. Have a look!
6As part of our RE topic, Year 3 was asked to come up with an action to show how they live in God’s image. Year 3 decided to raise money for charity to show this. They discussed different ways they could raise money and decided to make their own Easter hamper and sell raffle tickets. They agreed to donate the money to the Good shepherd.
Year 3 have raised an amazing £231.
LikeToday we have been finalising our computing projects. We have used green screen and iMovie to create our own videos.
1Today we re-created the scene from The Resurrection and thought about how the women felt when the angels appeared and told them the Good News that Jesus had risen!
3Year 6 have walked around the local area to the canal as part of our Big Lent Walk enjoying the glorious sunshine.
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