Children in Need - A Visit from Pudsey!
???? A Very Special Visitor at Darwen St James’! We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Because of the incredible generosity and hard work of our pupils, parents, and staff, we received a very special surprise visit from Pudsey Bear himself! Pudsey dropped by to say a massive "thank you" for the money we raised for Children in Need. It was wonderful to see so many smiles across the school as we celebrated our fundraising success together. ???? Why it Matters The money raised goes directly toward supporting children and young people across the UK, ensuring they have the support they need to thrive. At Darwen St James’, we believe in "Nurturing Ambition," and helping others is a big part of that mission. ❤️ A Huge Thank You We are so proud of our school community. Whether you donated, took part in a challenge, or wore your spots with pride, you helped make a difference. Check out the photos from Pudsey’s visit below! ???????? #ChildrenInNeed #PudseyBear #DarwenStJames #NurturingAmbition #FundraisingSuccess #CommunitySpirit
Nursery - Children In Need Day
Nursery class had a fantastic day celebrating Children in Need with a variety of engaging, spotty-themed activities across the provision. We kicked off the fun with a dance session alongside Pudsey Bear, where the children practiced their gross motor skills by copying his movements and challenging themselves to improve their jumping skills on the floor spots. For our fine motor activities, they worked on mark-making by creating spotty Pudsey pictures using dabbers and circle stickers, and they also practiced drawing circles on the blackboards with chalk. To end the day, the children enjoyed a special treat, sitting down together for a focused story time with Pudsey on the interactive screen. The entire day was a huge hit and a wonderful way to teach the children about helping others!
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Red Nose Day Let's Go Silly!
Get Ready to Get Silly for Red Nose Day! This Friday, March 21st, we're celebrating Red Nose Day with a "Go Silly" theme! Let's have some fun and raise money for a fantastic cause. Dress Code: The Crazier, The Better! Forget the uniform! We want to see your silliest outfits. Think odd socks, wild hairstyles, wacky wigs, and the brightest colours you can find. The more outrageous, the better! Help Us Support Our Local Food Bank! In the spirit of giving, we're also collecting food donations for our local food bank. Please bring in non-perishable items like: Tinned goods Packets of pasta, rice, and cereals Crisps and biscuits Essential toiletries such as shampoo and toothpaste Please drop off your generous donations at the school office. Let's make this Red Nose Day a truly silly and successful one!
Nursery - Children in Need
We have had such a fun day celebrating children in Need! We even had Pudsey bear come and see us. Have a look at some of the photos of us all enjoying this special day.
Children in Need Competition Winners
This week for Children in Need, the children have been entering a competition in class designing a tshirt for someone that has been a positive person in their life. Thank you to Mrs Greenwood and Miss Tanner in the office for being the judges. The winners designs were amazing and they received their prizes in assembly this morning. If you would like to make a donation there is still time, please use Parent Pay. Thank you.
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Christmas Fayre
December 2nd 2022 saw our annual Christmas Fayre. Lots of fun was had by both parents and children at our many different stalls. We even had a special visit from Father Christmas who spent lots of time hearing what presents the children would like for Christmas. Thank you to everyone who came and supported us. All together we raised a brilliant £726.94.
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