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21 December 2023

Slime time in KS3L

Today in KS3L, students and staff enjoyed making some slime!

Levi - I liked mixing it together. I made red slime using red food dye.

Alfie - I put glitter in mine and red food dye.

Josh - I stirred a powder in and light blue food colouring. It worked well and is stretchy.

Joe - I like…

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15 December 2023

KS3L Friday Reflection

KS3L want to talk this week about all the things they are enjoying about school right now.

Jamie - I have enjoyed playing with my friends and we have all been playing nicely and been able to solve problems together.

Tony - I have enjoyed Computing doing a PowerPoint about Twas the night…

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8 December 2023

KS3L Friday Reflection

This week for Friday reflection, 3L have chosen to talk about our Christmas Markets experience in school.

Josh - I liked when all the people came to buy things and we saw profit from our hard work.

Jamie - I liked people being nice with manners and working with the customers.

Thomas - As…

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4 December 2023

3S - 'K' and 'Like'

Last week, the sound of the week for 3S was 'k' and the Core Word was 'Like'. 

The students practiced using the word 'Like' while they played.

In class the 'k' sound was key,

Students practiced to sound it with glee.

With "like" they did play,

Saying it every which way,

Till 'k'…

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1 December 2023

KS3L Friday Reflection

KS3L have chosen to talk about what their favourite lesson activities have been this week.

Jamie - I enjoyed Computing learning about good information and bad information.

Josh - I enjoyed English today because we did creative writing. I did a long paragraph using images. One was of police,…

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1 December 2023

Virtual Author Visit with Nick Sharratt and Pippa Goodhart

KS3 and KS4 students who take part in our weekly reading intervention group had the pleasure of attending a virtual author visit run by Puffin Schools. Students were introduced to author Pippa Goodhart and Illustrator Nick Sharratt, who read their new book, ‘You Choose Christmas’, and offered an…

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24 November 2023

KS3L Friday Reflection

During Friday assembly each week, students in KS3L reflect on their successes and what what they have enjoyed this week. Students in 3L decided this week they would like their weekly blog to focus on what they have enjoyed this week.

Student voice / comments

Jamie enjoyed playing football…

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19 November 2023

3H - Balloon Tennis

Before they start playing with a tennis ball, the students have been getting used to their tennis rackets using balloons.

 

There once were some students so keen,

In PE, they played tennis, it seemed.

With balloons in the air,

They laughed without care,

A light-hearted,…

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12 November 2023

3S Are Go!

Six students in class, on the Go!, 

Balloons and cars, a lively show. 

With the word "Go!" in the air, 

Balloons soared with flair, 

Remote cars and Bee Bots fast and slow!

This week, 3S students have been using balloons, Bee Bots, remote controlled cars and Marble Run, to learn the…

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9 November 2023

3H PE Lesson.....

 

In 3H PE, they all had a try,

Even Mr. Fazackerley, oh my!

A ball and a bin,

He aimed with a grin,

Swish! The cheers soared to the sky!

 

In PE, 3H students did brilliant.  The lesson started with a game of Stuck in the Mud before the class practiced their throwing and…

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21 June 2023

Key Stage 3 Year 9 Transitions

Our Year 9 students in Key Stage 3 are preparing for a big change.  In September they will be moving to Key Stage 4 and new classes.  As can be expected, change creates lots of anxieties and we are working with our students to ensure they have as many sessions in the run up to the holidays.  They…

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19 June 2023

KS3L Community Visit

Key Stage 3L ventured out into the community to visit the local shops and purchase an ice-cream as the weather was very warm.  The students had to locate the items, work out the cost and pay for everything at the tills.  As always the class were brilliant and represented the school wonderfully in…

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