2 Mar

Chestnut Class learn all about Hinduism

Chestnut Class had a lovely virtual visit from Mrs Parekh and we learned all about her Hindu Faith. She chatted to us about her favourite Hindu festival - Holi and the Celebration of Colour and we talked about our class learning of Diwali and the Festival of Light and what we had explored in…

11 Feb

Safer Internet Day at Astley Park

This week classes have been focusing one staying safe online. 

 

We have had a range of activities going on throughout the whole of school. Making friendship potions and learning and comparing physical and virtual friendships. Videos commentary on what to do in online situations. (YouTube…

8 Feb

Happy Safer Internet Day - One for the Grown Ups!

All Fun and Games? Exploring Respect and Relationships Online 

 

The best way to support our children online is to take an interest in what they are doing.

Here are some posters which may help start some conversations with your child. What should we be looking out for in the gaming world,…

4 Feb

The Year of the Tiger - celebrating Chinese New Year in Chestnut Class

Chestnut Class have enjoyed celebrating Chinese New Year! We have been using our communication skills to make requests for lots of delicious Chinese food including spring rolls, noodles made by Mrs Duxbury, rice and prawn crackers. We watched Miss Spear create a huge tiger and watched as the black…

24 Jan

World Religion Week

 

We have had a fantastic week at Astley Park celebrating World Religion! Pupils have participated in a range of activities across Key Stages and pathways focusing on the 6 major religions. Governor, Mr Maher even came to visit and see all of the wonderful, memorable activities taking…

21 Jan

The Hungry Caterpillar in Chestnut Class

This week Chestnut Class have had a great time getting stuck into our Mini beast topic by reading The Hungry Caterpillar. We have enjoyed learning about different types of fruit, making choices and working on our fine motor skills to chop, peel and make delicious fruit skewers. We have been…

20 Jan

10R Derian House Charity Shop Donation Request

Today 10R did posters for our community action for Derian House in the local community to give to the charity shop so they can give nice things to the children to use.

The above blog information was written by 2 of our pupils. Well done team. 
 

On Monday 24th January 10R will be collecting…

3 Dec

St Andrew’s Day Chestnut Class

On Wednesday 30th November Chestnut Class celebrated St Andrew’s Day! We learned that St Andrew  was a friend of Jesus and was there when Jesus fed lots of people with just 5 loaves and 2 fish. We have explored water play and caught our own fish this week, created Scottish flags using different…

26 Nov

5 Currant Buns in Chestnut Class

This week in Chestnut Clsss we have been learning about the rhyme ‘5 currant buns’. We have been exploring numbers, counting and finding how many buns are left when we take one away. Chestnut Class have been exchanging make requests in the Baker’s shop and we enjoyed exploring the baking tuff…

26 Nov

Daily 1 mile walk in Chestnut Class

To celebrate Lancashire Day on 27th November Chestnut class have been getting active this week by completing a 1 mile walk each day ( this equates to 9 laps of our track) Not only does this support our regulation but ensures we stay fit and healthy and explore the wonderful outdoors too! Chestnut…

24 Nov

St Andrew’s Day Celebrations at Astley Park School!

On Tuesday 30th November, we will be celebrating St Andrew’s Day in classes. Some classes will be celebrating this through sensory play with water, some will be focusing on the story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand, whilst others while be exploring the life of St Andrew using information…