Image of Reception RE: The Good Samaritan
19 Jun

Reception RE: The Good Samaritan

In RE today, Reception class acted out the parable of The Good Samaritan. They were shocked that religious leaders would walk past a very badly hurt person but someone from an "enemy country" would stop to help and care for him. We talked about how we can show love to everyone.

Image of Reception Maths: How Many Now?
19 Jun

Reception Maths: How Many Now?

In Maths today we have been thinking about how we can say number sentences to express how many things we have. The children are getting so much quicker at noticing how many things have been added and counting in their heads.

Image of Reception Music: Welcoming Characters to our Party with Musical instruments.
19 Jun

Reception Music: Welcoming Characters to our Party with Musical instruments.

In Music, Reception class were thinking about different fairy tale characters. As they all arrived at our party we greeted them with different musical instruments depending on their characters. When Cinderella arrived, the children played bells because she was graceful and beautiful. When Rumpelstiltskin knocked on the door the drums were banged because he was not a friendly person. Finally, when the Big Bad Wolf arrived the cymbals were crashed together loudly!

Image of Reception - Maths - Doubles
12 Jun

Reception - Maths - Doubles

Reception class have been busy learning about doubling numbers, we used a tens frame and counters to identify and double numbers 1 - 5.

Image of Reception Class  - Pizza Making
12 Jun

Reception Class - Pizza Making

Reception Class had a wonderful morning aking pizzas with our chef from Aspens Catering. The children had a selection of toppings to choose from and learned lots of information about the different food groups.

Image of Picture News: Is it Fair to Judge Others on First Impressions?
23 May

Picture News: Is it Fair to Judge Others on First Impressions?

In Picture News today, Reception were learning about a girls' football team who won a tournament against lots of boys. This had been unexpected so the children talked about how we should not judge others because of what they look like. They learnt about the British values that everyone is equal to each other.

Image of Reception Class - A Visit from Rev Kev!
22 May

Reception Class - A Visit from Rev Kev!

As part of our Courageous Advocacy Day, Rev Kev came in to visit the Reception to talk about the work he does in the community. He talked about the food bank and helping those around us.  The children also enjoyed drawing pictures of Rev Kev doing his work!

Image of Reception Class -David and Goliath - Exploring Courage
22 May

Reception Class -David and Goliath - Exploring Courage

As part of our Courageous Advocacy Day, Reception talked about what it takes to be brave and courageous. We learnt that we do not have to be big in order to be brave. By acting out the story of David and Goliath, we learnt that when God is on our side we do not need to be afraid. A little person can make a big difference!

Image of Reception Class -Maths - Complex Patterns
22 May

Reception Class -Maths - Complex Patterns

In Maths, Reception Class has been learning about patterns as part of our topic on shapes. Today the children brightened up the houses of Darwen by drawing complex patterns on their houses!

Image of Reception Class - Jonah and the Whale
22 May

Reception Class - Jonah and the Whale

As part of our Courageous Advocacy Day, the children in Reception learnt about justice and speaking up for doing the right thing. They learnt this through acting out the story of Jonah and The Whale and they enjoyed creating whale pictures and sentences about how God wants them to be.

Image of St James Rainbows and Brownies
16 May

St James Rainbows and Brownies

St James Rainbows and Brownies have spaces available. They meet each week at St James Over Darwen Church. Rainbows is for girls aged 4 - 7 and Brownies is for girls aged 7 - 9. The children earn different badges, they bake, craft, raise money and have lots of fun! Please contact Lisa on 07895023147 for more information.

Image of Reception Music: Musical Patterns.
15 May

Reception Music: Musical Patterns.

In Music, Reception have been making musical patterns by playing a drum and tambourine in different ways (tapping, shaking, banging and scratching in a particular order). They have also used their listening skills to identify how an instrument is played without looking!