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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 22 November 2023

School Elections

On Friday, the school held their own elections to decide the roles of each classes' school councilor, prefects and our head pupils. It was fantastic to see the candidates' campaign and to see all the student voting.    Our head pupils proved to...

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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 22 November 2023

PE in Apple Tree

In Apple Tree class this half term we have been learning gymnastics in PE lessons. We practiced egg and pencil rolls, and we travelled like animals such as crocodiles, giraffes and elephants. We also learned different jumps and practiced them on the ground and on equipment.

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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 20 November 2023

U16's Football

The Under 16’s football team had their first trip of the year to ‘Play Football’ in Preston this week, to compete in the Lancashire school games U16 boy’s ability counts football league. We played 8 games, putting up a great fight in them...

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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 16 October 2023

Immersive and VR Experience

This week Pine class accessed the Immersive Experience activity and VR headsets. Pine class loved being in the immersive dome, watching a science show and listening to a story that was displayed across the dome. The pupils were very excited and some of the pupils verbalised words in the...

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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 16 October 2023

Optical Art

345EP have been looking at Optical Art this term. We have been exploring how different shapes create patterns to make other shapes and pictures. Students have chosen which colours they want to use and the item they want to use to create patterns. We have used UV paint and then explored how...

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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 2 October 2023

Maple Tree Gross Motor Sessions

This week in Maple class as part of our gross motor sessions, we have been taking the opportunity to explore the outdoor learning area. This included a scavenger hunt to find a variety of different leaves found around the area and...

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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 26 September 2023

Apple Tree PE Blog

We have had a wonderful first few weeks in Apple Tree Class. Everyone has settled in well and we are looking forward to a wonderful year. We enjoyed the sunny weather and spent lots of time outside, practicing our gross motor skills by pedalling bikes and trikes. This half term we are...

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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 22 September 2023

3SN Geography

This week 3SN have been looking at maps in geography. They have been learning about the different types of maps that we use to navigate. One of the activities that 3SN have completed is using a map of the school to help them locate different items on a scavenger hunt. They have successfully...

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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 8 September 2023

P2 Coaching Sessions - Rossendale School Sports

P2 have enjoyed athletics coaching sessions from Rossendale School Sports. The children practiced their throwing, catching and coordination skills using lots of different equipment and enjoyed being active outside in the sunshine. It has been wonderful to see the children’s...

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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 17 July 2023

3/4T Science Trip

This Summer term, Class 3/4T went on a fantastic Science/Experience school trip to Mayfield Park and the Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester. We learned about “Forces” at Mayfield Park and explored a regenerated part of Manchester City centre landscapes. All students...

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by /blog/author/mnaughton on 14 July 2023

P3 Visit Lytham St. Anne's Beach

This week, P3 visited Lytham St. Anne's beach to apply our learning about capacity in Maths. Whilst using buckets and spades to build sandcastles, we used key vocabulary to identify which buckets of sand were 'full' and 'empty' and which had 'more' or...

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