Image of Year 6: Geography - Data Collection Methods
22 Jan

Year 6: Geography - Data Collection Methods

In geography this week year 6 have been learning about different data collection methods. We decided which would be the most efficient for our current enquiry question.

Image of Reception Class - Counting the Buttons on the Gingerbread Man
21 Jan

Reception Class - Counting the Buttons on the Gingerbread Man

Reception class have been using the smart board to support their learning in class. The children had to subitise or count the buttons in the gingerbread man and find the correct numeral.

Image of Year 1 - Computing - Following An Alogrithm
21 Jan

Year 1 - Computing - Following An Alogrithm

Year 1 are working on the unit Lego Builders. They are learning how precise instructions are essential for programming a computer. This week they followed a set of instructions to produce a coloured bird.

Image of Year 3 English - Identifying Features of A Story
16 Jan

Year 3 English - Identifying Features of A Story

In English Year 3 are enjoying reading the book, The Stone Age Boy. Using chromebooks they read the story in groups and worked together to identify the different features.

Image of Minecraft Church
15 Jan

Minecraft Church

Minecraft Church is back! Come along to St James Church Over Darwen, commencing Thursday 23rd January.

Image of Online Safety - TikTok
15 Jan

Online Safety - TikTok

With 22% of its billion-strong userbase being between the ages of 13 and 17, the popularity of TikTok among the younger generation is indisputable

Image of Computing - Year 4 - Artificial Intelligence
14 Jan

Computing - Year 4 - Artificial Intelligence

Year 4 have greatly enjoying our computing unit on Artificial Intelligence. We have been looking at how it can make everyday life easier and how it can be helpful. We loved testing out the Alexa and exploring what we can learn from it.

Image of Year 3 Computers - Learning How To Touch Type
14 Jan

Year 3 Computers - Learning How To Touch Type

Year 3 have been learning how to touch type in their computer lessons. They looked at how they should be sitting and then followed a coloured guide showing them which fingers they had to use on which key. Today they looked at using the home keys.

Image of Year 5 Computing - Designing our 3D Games!
9 Jan

Year 5 Computing - Designing our 3D Games!

In Computing this half term, Year 5 will be designing and creating our own 3D computer games! We all enjoyed setting the scene yesterday, evaluating some games on Purple Mash, deciding on our themes and beginning to plan our settings. We have lots of very imaginative ideas!

Image of Year 6: Computing - Researching Networks
9 Jan

Year 6: Computing - Researching Networks

This week in computing year 6 have been researching networks and the internet, with a focus on building our knowledge of subject specific vocabulary.

Image of Online Safety - Justalk Kids
8 Jan

Online Safety - Justalk Kids

JusTalk Kids is an alternative version of the JusTalk app, aimed at an audience aged 13 and under. As that upper age limit suggests, this social networking platform is intended to be suitable for youngsters, providing them with a space of their own to interact with a community their own age. Unfortunately, there are still risks associated with JusTalk Kids, so it’s vitally important for parents and educators to understand the potential dangers for those who use the app. Our free guide delves into the most prominent online safety concerns of JusTalk Kids, while also letting you know how to ensure that children can be protected, should they wish to create an account.

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18 Dec

Online Safety -Safety on Social Media

With social media’s ever-growing popularity among children and young people, it’s important for adults to keep themselves apprised of the associated risks and help youngsters to navigate these platforms in a safe, responsible manner. However, it can be difficult to know exactly how to protect children and young people while they use these apps. This free guide offers you expert tips on supporting youngsters to enjoy the features of social media while avoiding the risks.