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6 Oct

Year 1 - Maths - Part Whole Model

Year 1 have been exploring part whole models this week. The children have been counting the number of objects to find the whole and separating them into groups to find the different parts.

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6 Oct

Governor Vacancies

Could you help shape the future of Darwen St James?  Darwen St James Church of England Primary Academy is looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals to join the team as Parent Governors and Foundation Governors.  You do not need to be an education expert or have special qualifications. Your everyday experience, community insight, and care for the children are what matter most.  What does a Governor do? Set direction: Help shape priorities and support the academy vision.  Support and challenge: Ask constructive questions and act as a critical friend.  Keep children at the heart: Oversee safeguarding, education, wellbeing, and resources.  Bring a wider perspective: Use your skills, experience, and community insight to help the school thrive.  Which role suits you? Parent Governor: Open to current parents and carers, giving families a direct voice in the school.  Foundation Governor: Focuses on supporting and championing the school's Christian vision and ethos.  Is it for you? If you care about the success and wellbeing of children, can listen and work as part of a team, and can commit a little time to attend meetings, complete training, and visit the school, we would love to hear from you.  How to get involved Interested? Start with an informal conversation to learn more without any obligation.  Telephone: 01254 703260  Email: dsjoffice@cidari.co.uk  Address: St James Crescent, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0EY  You can also scan the QR code on the poster for further governance information. Get in touch today to help make a positive difference.

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6 Oct

Nursery/Pre-school- UTW-Computing

Our nursery room has been full of magic as the children continue to explore the wonderful story of Room on the Broom! Building on their love for the tale, our little ones stepped into the world of digital art using the Purple Mash program to design their very own dragons. It was brilliant to see their technology skills in action as they navigated the tools—carefully selecting different brush styles, swapping between bright colours, and making deliberate marks on the screen to bring their creatures to life. The highlight was listening to the children talk about their creations. As they drew, they eagerly explained their dragon’s special features, from " green scales" to "fire-coming out" and "big wings". It’s been a fantastic activity for boosting early ICT confidence, fine motor control, and creative storytelling!

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