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Image of Thank you to Mrs Jones and my two cheeky elves for sorting 188 lollies today but a bigger thank you to Rummage Rescuers Mill Hill Community Shop for donating the Christmas lollies to all of the children.
20 Dec

Thank you to Mrs Jones and my two cheeky elves for sorting 188 lollies today but a bigger thank you to Rummage Rescuers Mill Hill Community Shop for donating the Christmas lollies to all of the children.

Image of Our last gymnastic session with Blackburn Rovers.
12 Dec

Our last gymnastic session with Blackburn Rovers.

Image of Boohoo visit Year 6!
11 Dec

Boohoo visit Year 6!

Image of This afternoon a firefighter joined us from Lancashire Fire Service to teach us all about Fire Safety. Ask your child what they have discussed today!
11 Dec

This afternoon a firefighter joined us from Lancashire Fire Service to teach us all about Fire Safety. Ask your child what they have discussed today!

Image of We are at the pantomime! The children are so excited and can’t wait for it to start.
5 Dec

We are at the pantomime! The children are so excited and can’t wait for it to start.

Image of We had a fantastic time at the pantomime.
5 Dec

We had a fantastic time at the pantomime.

Image of Pantomime time! The children can't wait for it to start.
5 Dec

Pantomime time! The children can't wait for it to start.

Image of All ready for the Year 5/6 Dodgeball Festival at St Bede's
4 Dec

All ready for the Year 5/6 Dodgeball Festival at St Bede's

Image of Year 5 are having a blast exploring the wonders of the universe at the planetarium!
4 Dec

Year 5 are having a blast exploring the wonders of the universe at the planetarium!

Image of We squeezed in a visit to the aquarium and the ancient Egyptian exhibition before heading back to school.
4 Dec

We squeezed in a visit to the aquarium and the ancient Egyptian exhibition before heading back to school.

Image of Another great visit to the Library.
3 Dec

Another great visit to the Library.

Image of A big thank you to our school choir who opened our school worship this morning with a song from their performance last night at Blackburn Cathedral. We really enjoyed listening to you.
3 Dec

A big thank you to our school choir who opened our school worship this morning with a song from their performance last night at Blackburn Cathedral. We really enjoyed listening to you.

Image of Reception loved their prayer experience session.
2 Dec

Reception loved their prayer experience session.

Image of Today we had a prayer experience day were we thought about the different ways we can pray and reflect.
2 Dec

Today we had a prayer experience day were we thought about the different ways we can pray and reflect.

Image of Prayer Experience Day. Well done year 6.
2 Dec

Prayer Experience Day. Well done year 6.

Image of Year 3 Prayer Experience session
2 Dec

Year 3 Prayer Experience session

2 Dec

This afternoon we got to go and engage in Prayer Experience Day. The children said that they found this fun, exciting, calming and relaxing. It was lovely to reflect and see the different ways in which we can worship.

Image of To finish online safety week we had a visit from our local PCSO’s who taught us about online safety and how the police can help keep us safe.
28 Nov

To finish online safety week we had a visit from our local PCSO’s who taught us about online safety and how the police can help keep us safe.

Image of Some of our Year 1 and 2 pupils are taking part in a KS1 Multi-Skills Festival at St Bede's high school this morning.
25 Nov

Some of our Year 1 and 2 pupils are taking part in a KS1 Multi-Skills Festival at St Bede's high school this morning.

Image of This afternoon we have been developing our gymnastic skills in PE with Olivia from BRFC.
21 Nov

This afternoon we have been developing our gymnastic skills in PE with Olivia from BRFC.

Image of On Wednesday Year 2 had a visit from the fire service.
21 Nov

On Wednesday Year 2 had a visit from the fire service.

Image of Today we had a visit from two local PCSOs that came to talk to us about anti social behaviour. We discussed examples of ASB and how it effects the wider community.
20 Nov

Today we had a visit from two local PCSOs that came to talk to us about anti social behaviour. We discussed examples of ASB and how it effects the wider community.

Image of Ready to start the Year 3/4 Dodgeball Festival at St Bede's!
20 Nov

Ready to start the Year 3/4 Dodgeball Festival at St Bede's!

Image of We have had a lovely morning today planting trees in Billington. We worked together in our pairs to dig up the ground and plant small trees. So far there are nearly 2,000 planted but they are aiming for 5,000.
15 Nov

We have had a lovely morning today planting trees in Billington. We worked together in our pairs to dig up the ground and plant small trees. So far there are nearly 2,000 planted but they are aiming for 5,000.

Image of Hi all. As you know we had a trip to the Roman Museum yesterday and we had a wonderful time. We got to try on Roman armour and the children loved it.
14 Nov

Hi all. As you know we had a trip to the Roman Museum yesterday and we had a wonderful time. We got to try on Roman armour and the children loved it.

Image of GULP session 2
13 Nov

GULP session 2

Image of Year 4 have arrived safely at Ribchester Museum and are listening to the historian Patrick. We’re picking up lots of knowledge that we will make sticky over the next few weeks.
13 Nov

Year 4 have arrived safely at Ribchester Museum and are listening to the historian Patrick. We’re picking up lots of knowledge that we will make sticky over the next few weeks.

Image of Here are some of the artefacts we have seen on our trip so far this morning. Grown ups at home, please ask about these to help make our knowledge sticky.
13 Nov

Here are some of the artefacts we have seen on our trip so far this morning. Grown ups at home, please ask about these to help make our knowledge sticky.

Image of Adrianna joined us at the library today.
12 Nov

Adrianna joined us at the library today.

Image of Year 4 were fantastic today at Blackburn Cathedral. We had to think about some really big questions about the moon and how God made the world. If you can get down to the Cathedral to catch this amazing art installation you won’t regret it.
7 Nov

Year 4 were fantastic today at Blackburn Cathedral. We had to think about some really big questions about the moon and how God made the world. If you can get down to the Cathedral to catch this amazing art installation you won’t regret it.

Image of St Aidan's boys football team shine and come 2nd in the Jubilee Shield!
5 Nov

St Aidan's boys football team shine and come 2nd in the Jubilee Shield!

Image of We had lots of fun on our autumn walk!
5 Nov

We had lots of fun on our autumn walk!

Image of Yesterday, Year 3 started the GULP program with Blackburn Rovers.
5 Nov

Yesterday, Year 3 started the GULP program with Blackburn Rovers.

Image of Today the children had a Move and Learn session from Blackburn Rovers. First they learnt about what physical activity is before having a PE lesson.
5 Nov

Today the children had a Move and Learn session from Blackburn Rovers. First they learnt about what physical activity is before having a PE lesson.

Image of Last half term we read Funny Bones and discussed the house they live in and our own houses. Today we recapped this and went on a walk around Mill Hill to look at different types of houses. Ask your children about this tonight.
30 Oct

Last half term we read Funny Bones and discussed the house they live in and our own houses. Today we recapped this and went on a walk around Mill Hill to look at different types of houses. Ask your children about this tonight.

Image of Today we went on a local walk to look at different habitats and micro habitats. The children had so much fun with some even saying “This is the best day ever!”. They showed excellent behaviour and learnt lots about our science topic.
29 Oct

Today we went on a local walk to look at different habitats and micro habitats. The children had so much fun with some even saying “This is the best day ever!”. They showed excellent behaviour and learnt lots about our science topic.

Image of We loved our session with Paul Cookson. He is a poet. We listened to lots of poems and wrote our own poem with him.
17 Oct

We loved our session with Paul Cookson. He is a poet. We listened to lots of poems and wrote our own poem with him.

Image of Paul Cookson -Year 2
17 Oct

Paul Cookson -Year 2

Image of Today we have had a visit from a famous poet, Paul Cookson. We enjoyed a whole school assembly, and then we had our session in Year, where he helped us to write a poem all about the Stone Age. We had so much fun!
17 Oct

Today we have had a visit from a famous poet, Paul Cookson. We enjoyed a whole school assembly, and then we had our session in Year, where he helped us to write a poem all about the Stone Age. We had so much fun!

Image of Another lovely trip to the library!
15 Oct

Another lovely trip to the library!

Image of Well done St Aidan's, only missed out by one point! We are extremely proud of you!
7 Oct

Well done St Aidan's, only missed out by one point! We are extremely proud of you!

Image of Our day at Clitheroe Castle was fantastic. I hope the children have told you about everything they got up to. The children all behaved well and I know will have learnt lots although the lady was impressed with the knowledge they already had.
1 Oct

Our day at Clitheroe Castle was fantastic. I hope the children have told you about everything they got up to. The children all behaved well and I know will have learnt lots although the lady was impressed with the knowledge they already had.

Image of Another lovely trip to the library. We even got juice and biscuits today.
24 Sep

Another lovely trip to the library. We even got juice and biscuits today.

Image of Did you know that every child in year 3, year 4, year 5 and year 6 have access to their own Chromebook in class? Learning in all ways- ALWAYS #TheSt.Aidan'sWay
21 Sep

Did you know that every child in year 3, year 4, year 5 and year 6 have access to their own Chromebook in class? Learning in all ways- ALWAYS #TheSt.Aidan'sWay

Image of We had a visit from 2 Dental Practitioners today. We spoke about keeping our teeth clean and healthy and had our first tooth brushing session. We will be brushing our teeth daily now.
18 Sep

We had a visit from 2 Dental Practitioners today. We spoke about keeping our teeth clean and healthy and had our first tooth brushing session. We will be brushing our teeth daily now.

Image of We loved our first visit to Mill Hill Library today. They will all bring home a registration form tomorrow. Please fill it in and then we can get them all their own Library card.
17 Sep

We loved our first visit to Mill Hill Library today. They will all bring home a registration form tomorrow. Please fill it in and then we can get them all their own Library card.

Image of Thank you for making a visit today Rover to raise awareness of our club led by BRFC and to support Children's University.
13 Sep

Thank you for making a visit today Rover to raise awareness of our club led by BRFC and to support Children's University.

Image of Year 1 had a fantastic morning at the BRIC for our Dance, Gymnastics and Games festival. I am sure the children will tell you all about it!
15 Jul

Year 1 had a fantastic morning at the BRIC for our Dance, Gymnastics and Games festival. I am sure the children will tell you all about it!

Image of Today, Mrs Greenwood shared an amazing piece of family history with us! Did you know her Great Grandad James Whitehead, actually played football for England?
10 Jul

Today, Mrs Greenwood shared an amazing piece of family history with us! Did you know her Great Grandad James Whitehead, actually played football for England?

Image of Well done Year 6 - you did it! You conquered that 5k and raised a fantastic amount for charity! We're so proud of you all. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Your generosity is incredible!
8 Jul

Well done Year 6 - you did it! You conquered that 5k and raised a fantastic amount for charity! We're so proud of you all. A huge thank you to everyone who has donated so far. Your generosity is incredible!

Image of VR Experience workshop
2 Jul

VR Experience workshop

Image of We had a fantastic time on the climbing wall yesterday, despite the weather!
2 Jul

We had a fantastic time on the climbing wall yesterday, despite the weather!

Image of Year 4 had a fantastic time in their VR session on animals. Ask them what animals they have seen!
2 Jul

Year 4 had a fantastic time in their VR session on animals. Ask them what animals they have seen!

Image of We are on our way to the beach and circus! We are SO excited!!
2 Jul

We are on our way to the beach and circus! We are SO excited!!

Image of We loved the circus!!
2 Jul

We loved the circus!!

Image of Enjoying our lunch!
2 Jul

Enjoying our lunch!

Image of Ice cream!
2 Jul

Ice cream!

Image of We had the best day ever!! Year 2 had exceptional behaviour. We went to the circus, the beach, went on the pier and had an ice cream.
2 Jul

We had the best day ever!! Year 2 had exceptional behaviour. We went to the circus, the beach, went on the pier and had an ice cream.

Image of This afternoon was our VR workshop about the Maya civilisation. It was amazing! Ask us about it :)
2 Jul

This afternoon was our VR workshop about the Maya civilisation. It was amazing! Ask us about it :)

Image of We loved the climbing wall!
1 Jul

We loved the climbing wall!

Image of We have really enjoyed the Planetarium at Liverpool World Museum this morning.
27 Jun

We have really enjoyed the Planetarium at Liverpool World Museum this morning.

Image of We managed to pop into the Ancient Egypt exhibition to recap our knowledge from year 3.
27 Jun

We managed to pop into the Ancient Egypt exhibition to recap our knowledge from year 3.

Image of Our afternoon workshop was ‘Beautiful Bugs’ which links to our ‘Living Things’ topic in Science. We saw many creepy crawlies!
27 Jun

Our afternoon workshop was ‘Beautiful Bugs’ which links to our ‘Living Things’ topic in Science. We saw many creepy crawlies!

Image of A brilliant visit from Boohoo to talk to us about employability and the jobs in the future.
27 Jun

A brilliant visit from Boohoo to talk to us about employability and the jobs in the future.

Image of Year 1 had a fantastic day at Blackpool Zoo! The children were all well-behaved and had a lovely time exploring and learning about the animals.
25 Jun

Year 1 had a fantastic day at Blackpool Zoo! The children were all well-behaved and had a lovely time exploring and learning about the animals.

Image of Year 3 absolutely loved glow in the dark dodgeball yesterday!
25 Jun

Year 3 absolutely loved glow in the dark dodgeball yesterday!

Image of We loved Glow in the Dark Dodgeball.
24 Jun

We loved Glow in the Dark Dodgeball.

Image of We have enjoyed glow in the dark dodgeball this afternoon.
24 Jun

We have enjoyed glow in the dark dodgeball this afternoon.

Image of Today we were lucky to receive a session from Kooth. A company that is here to help support children with their mental health and transition to year 7. All children made an account which they have been given for free.
20 Jun

Today we were lucky to receive a session from Kooth. A company that is here to help support children with their mental health and transition to year 7. All children made an account which they have been given for free.

Image of A massive well done to our Mini Cops for their efforts over the past nine months. A fabulous presentation you should all be so proud of yourselves.
19 Jun

A massive well done to our Mini Cops for their efforts over the past nine months. A fabulous presentation you should all be so proud of yourselves.

Image of Earlier today, we had an exciting English experience lesson where we visited Mill Hill Library. We explored the world of new and old books and spoke about how books can take us to places we have never been before.
18 Jun

Earlier today, we had an exciting English experience lesson where we visited Mill Hill Library. We explored the world of new and old books and spoke about how books can take us to places we have never been before.

Image of On the way back from the library, Year 3 spotted Mill Hill Park covered in litter. We came back in the afternoon with gloves, litter pickers, and bin bags. The children worked hard and managed to fill up 5 bags with rubbish! The park looks so much better.
18 Jun

On the way back from the library, Year 3 spotted Mill Hill Park covered in litter. We came back in the afternoon with gloves, litter pickers, and bin bags. The children worked hard and managed to fill up 5 bags with rubbish! The park looks so much better.

Image of We have arrived at Canalside Activity Centre and are starting with an Orienteering competition to capture the Aliens.
13 Jun

We have arrived at Canalside Activity Centre and are starting with an Orienteering competition to capture the Aliens.

Image of We are now having lots of fun doing Soft Archery and Giant Catapults.
13 Jun

We are now having lots of fun doing Soft Archery and Giant Catapults.

Image of Thank you Christina Gabbitas!
12 Jun

Thank you Christina Gabbitas!

Image of Yesterday, we had a visit from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service informing us on all the safety precautions we need to follow.
6 Jun

Yesterday, we had a visit from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service informing us on all the safety precautions we need to follow.

Image of Today, we had a visit from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service informing us on all safety precautions we need to follow.
5 Jun

Today, we had a visit from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service informing us on all safety precautions we need to follow.

Image of Reception had a fabulous day at the farm.
22 May

Reception had a fabulous day at the farm.

Image of Thank you to Katie and David from The Canal and River Trust
15 May

Thank you to Katie and David from The Canal and River Trust

Image of Thank you to the Deaf Village for visiting our class today. They taught the class sign language and answered the questions that our children had. It was such an informative session and one that children will be able to take through their lives.
9 May

Thank you to the Deaf Village for visiting our class today. They taught the class sign language and answered the questions that our children had. It was such an informative session and one that children will be able to take through their lives.

Image of This morning we had a visit from the people from Deaf Village as part of Deaf Awareness week. We thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt some sign language. Ask us to sign our name.
9 May

This morning we had a visit from the people from Deaf Village as part of Deaf Awareness week. We thoroughly enjoyed it and learnt some sign language. Ask us to sign our name.

Image of Some of reception had a visit from the dentist yesterday. We are doing a good job at looking after our teeth.
8 May

Some of reception had a visit from the dentist yesterday. We are doing a good job at looking after our teeth.

Image of Our Year 3s are so fortunate as they have visited Blackburn Rovers today. The children got to explore the changing rooms, walk through the tunnel, and even play on the pitch. It was amazing!
8 May

Our Year 3s are so fortunate as they have visited Blackburn Rovers today. The children got to explore the changing rooms, walk through the tunnel, and even play on the pitch. It was amazing!

Image of Continuing our people who help us theme, we had a visit from PC Wilcock and PC Greenhalgh from Blackburn Police. The children enjoyed experimenting with all the clothing and equipment. We also got to sit in he car and turn the lights and sirens on.
11 Mar

Continuing our people who help us theme, we had a visit from PC Wilcock and PC Greenhalgh from Blackburn Police. The children enjoyed experimenting with all the clothing and equipment. We also got to sit in he car and turn the lights and sirens on.

Image of Laura Hartley from Merchandise 4 Impact has visited the children today to discuss potential future careers.
28 Feb

Laura Hartley from Merchandise 4 Impact has visited the children today to discuss potential future careers.

Image of A visit from Kaitlyn our veterinary nurse
26 Feb

A visit from Kaitlyn our veterinary nurse

Image of A wonderful visit from Pip the Paramedic
21 Feb

A wonderful visit from Pip the Paramedic

Image of Wow, what an amazing day we had yesterday! We are so grateful to Rock Kidz for visiting St Aidan’s. It was absolutely fantastic! YASBA!!
11 Jan

Wow, what an amazing day we had yesterday! We are so grateful to Rock Kidz for visiting St Aidan’s. It was absolutely fantastic! YASBA!!

Image of Thank you to Charlotte from Greenarc for visiting Year 1
4 Dec

Thank you to Charlotte from Greenarc for visiting Year 1

Image of Thank you Darwenside Dental Practice for visiting our Year 2 class.
29 Nov

Thank you Darwenside Dental Practice for visiting our Year 2 class.

Image of Surprise visit from Blackburn Rovers stars Adam Wharton and Callum Brittain
27 Oct

Surprise visit from Blackburn Rovers stars Adam Wharton and Callum Brittain

Image of Thank you PC Page for visiting Reception today.
23 Mar

Thank you PC Page for visiting Reception today.

Image of Today, we had special visitor - Charlotte from Elektec!
15 Mar

Today, we had special visitor - Charlotte from Elektec!

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