News: Y1 | St. Aidan’s Primary School – A Church of England Academy

7 Nov

Today’s ALWAYS values VIPs. I love Thursdays at 3pm. Who will be joining me next week?

Image of No printer, no problem for year 1. Over the last two days we have been exploring part part whole models in Maths. We have been using a variety of objects to show and help us explain our understanding. Why not give it a try at home.

31 Oct

No printer, no problem for year 1. Over the last two days we have been exploring part part whole models in Maths. We have been using a variety of objects to show and help us explain our understanding. Why not give it a try at home.

Image of Thank you to everyone who joined in with our half term challenge. This is a great way to show the children’s understanding. They have now taken pride of place on the altar.

31 Oct

Thank you to everyone who joined in with our half term challenge. This is a great way to show the children’s understanding. They have now taken pride of place on the altar.

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.

10 Oct

This week's Values in Practice award winners. Well done everyone!

Image of We have had a great morning and mostly managed to miss the weather. We are about to start our session which is about dragons. We will post more pictures on our return.

1 Oct

We have had a great morning and mostly managed to miss the weather. We are about to start our session which is about dragons. We will post more pictures on our return.

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.

30 Sep

Poetry week- making play dough pancakes.

30 Sep

Poetry week- tossing pancakes.

30 Sep

Poetry week- exploring poems and nursery rhymes.

30 Sep

Poetry week- enjoying Rhyme Time with year 1.

30 Sep

⚽This all-girls football club from Darwen is actively seeking new players. Come on girls, show them what you've got!

Image of Year 1 working extremely hard in all areas. We have started our work on castles, wrote lots of words in English and have even been learning to write numbers as words in Maths. Well done year 1 on a great week.

12 Sep

Year 1 working extremely hard in all areas. We have started our work on castles, wrote lots of words in English and have even been learning to write numbers as words in Maths. Well done year 1 on a great week.

6 Sep

Join Us at Our After-School Clubs Fayre!

5 Sep

A welcome message from Mrs Hargreaves, our new Deputy Headteacher

3 Sep

Wow what an amazing year! This year we have achieved so much and made so many memories! I hope you all have a wonderful summer and relax… You deserve it! Thank you to parents/carers for all of your support over the year!

18 Jul

Children's University Summer Challenges

17 Jul

Back to school church service - Sunday 8th September 2024 at 11-12pm

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 In Maths, our topic is money. This week we have been recognising coins and notes. We have been playing games and pretending to buy items with money to support our understanding of its value.

11 Jul

In Maths, our topic is money. This week we have been recognising coins and notes. We have been playing games and pretending to buy items with money to support our understanding of its value.

10 Jul

Today we had to try really hard to master the art of weaving!

1 Jul

We have been practising our plaiting skills - we found it tricky and showed a lot of resilience to be successful.

27 Jun

Blakewater are our Sports Day winners!!!

26 Jun

In Science, we have been carrying on our unit around plants. Yesterday, we went on a walk to the park and discussed the parts of a tree. We then did some mark rubbings! It was super fun.

Image of In Maths, we have been partitioning numbers to 100. This is tricky but we are getting much better and have been using resources to help us. Well done Year 1!

21 Jun

In Maths, we have been partitioning numbers to 100. This is tricky but we are getting much better and have been using resources to help us. Well done Year 1!

20 Jun

Yesterday we had a great time in PE. Practising all of our skills for sports day next week in the lovely weather.

18 Jun

This week in geography we are learning about hot and cold places.

18 Jun

Today in maths we are using our maths equipment counting forwards and backwards.

14 Jun

Today in Lego therapy, we built as a team whilst working on our communication skills and helping each other when needed. We had lots of fun!

12 Jun

This half term our art topic is Woven Wonders. We have been developing the skill of wrapping with wool using sticks to make magic wands!

12 Jun

Today in art we made a class web.

23 May

Thank you for all of your help collecting newspapers for our art project. Our new class pet spider is looking pretty good!

23 May

We have finished! Today we have been creating and making our windmills! They look amazing.

22 May

Today we have been practising our skills for DT week. Our first skill was cutting; we made our own jellyfish.

Image of What a busy classroom we have had this afternoon! We made windmills out of LEGO and made them move, we had so much fun. Thankyou to the Year 6 children who helped us!

22 May

What a busy classroom we have had this afternoon! We made windmills out of LEGO and made them move, we had so much fun. Thankyou to the Year 6 children who helped us!

21 May

In our Lego therapy session this week, we have made a dinosaur. The children used their social and emotional strand of oracy by taking turns, talking and listening. The children worked well as a team.

Image of Today in RE, we have been learning about the story of feeding the 5000. We had our own picnic and discussed the miracle that happened. We imaged sharing one biscuit and one drink between us all and we said it would not be enough.

15 May

Today in RE, we have been learning about the story of feeding the 5000. We had our own picnic and discussed the miracle that happened. We imaged sharing one biscuit and one drink between us all and we said it would not be enough.

Image of In English, we have been looking at the features of a non-chronological text. This will prepare us for writing our own and help us with what we need to include.

14 May

In English, we have been looking at the features of a non-chronological text. This will prepare us for writing our own and help us with what we need to include.

8 May

This week in Science, we have been learning about the roots of a plant. We have had a close look at the roots and discussed what they do and why they are important.

3 May

In English, we have been acting out the story of Mole’s Star. This is to help us remember the story ready for writing our narrative.

3 May

In Maths this week, we have been counting in 2s, 5s and 10s. We have been using various equipment, songs and activities to help us with this.

3 May

In Lego therapy today we have been working on team work and being able to follow instructions. Great job Theo and David!

Image of In English, we have been focusing on the book Mole’s Star. Today we made a wish whilst looking at the stars just like Mole did in the story. We are now writing our wishes in a star outline and hoping that they come true.

25 Apr

In English, we have been focusing on the book Mole’s Star. Today we made a wish whilst looking at the stars just like Mole did in the story. We are now writing our wishes in a star outline and hoping that they come true.

24 Apr

Year 1 have been planting seeds in Science.

Image of Last night we started our Messy church after school club! We had so much fun creating our own version of Joseph and his technicolor dream coat and listening to worship songs. There are still places available for any children who would like to come.

23 Apr

Last night we started our Messy church after school club! We had so much fun creating our own version of Joseph and his technicolor dream coat and listening to worship songs. There are still places available for any children who would like to come.

Image of In History, our new topic is The Great Fire of London. We explored images from this event and discussed how the fire may have started. We also had a chance to look at some resources sent by Blackburn fire station. We had lots of fun!

19 Apr

In History, our new topic is The Great Fire of London. We explored images from this event and discussed how the fire may have started. We also had a chance to look at some resources sent by Blackburn fire station. We had lots of fun!

Image of In Science, our new topic is Plants! In our first lesson we went on a nature walk to explore where plants grow and find out what plants we already know.

19 Apr

In Science, our new topic is Plants! In our first lesson we went on a nature walk to explore where plants grow and find out what plants we already know.

19 Apr

In Maths, we have been counting by grouping in tens. This is an easier way for us to count numbers up to 50

19 Apr

Today, we started our afternoon by practicing our handwriting and listening to relaxing music! We did a fabulous job

18 Apr

Year 1 have enjoyed exploring and creating 3D sculptures using different types of paper, rolling and cutting techniques.

Image of School reopens tomorrow for our Summer term. Breakfast club starts at 7:45am and the main gates open at 8:40am. We're excited to see you all looking smart and ready to learn in your school shoes or all black trainers, proudly wearing your ALWAYS badges.

14 Apr

School reopens tomorrow for our Summer term. Breakfast club starts at 7:45am and the main gates open at 8:40am. We're excited to see you all looking smart and ready to learn in your school shoes or all black trainers, proudly wearing your ALWAYS badges.

10 Apr

Eid Mubarak to all our pupils and families celebrating at the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

2 Apr

Clubs are now available to book for the summer term. All clubs finish at 4:15pm. Places are limited.

Image of In Maths last week, we looked at our number bonds to 20. We were able to recognise patterns and apply our knowledge of number bonds to 10. Well done Year 1.

25 Mar

In Maths last week, we looked at our number bonds to 20. We were able to recognise patterns and apply our knowledge of number bonds to 10. Well done Year 1.

20 Mar

Does you child fancy giving cricket a go?

Image of What an amazing day we have had! We have learnt a funny poem and performed it to the rest of KS1. Thank you to all parents and carers who have donated £1 for comic relief, we really appreciate your continued support

15 Mar

What an amazing day we have had! We have learnt a funny poem and performed it to the rest of KS1. Thank you to all parents and carers who have donated £1 for comic relief, we really appreciate your continued support

Image of Thank you Asda for our donation for Easter eggs for our Easter Egg Bingo night. Know any companies who would also like to donate? Please get in touch, it would be much appreciated.

12 Mar

Thank you Asda for our donation for Easter eggs for our Easter Egg Bingo night. Know any companies who would also like to donate? Please get in touch, it would be much appreciated.

11 Mar

Our World Book Day winners enjoyed their prize of a trip to Waterstones to choose a book and a hot chocolate at Costa. Well done!

8 Mar

World Book Day 2024 WINNERS!!!

8 Mar

In Year 1 our new topic in RE is Easter.

7 Mar

What an amazing day we have had✨ We have done lots of fun activities around words to help widen our vocabulary

Image of Celebrate International Women's Day 2024 at King George's Hall on Friday, March 8th, from 10am to 12.30pm. Don't miss the special appearance by the Blackburn Rovers Women's Team!

1 Mar

Celebrate International Women's Day 2024 at King George's Hall on Friday, March 8th, from 10am to 12.30pm. Don't miss the special appearance by the Blackburn Rovers Women's Team!

26 Feb

We’re still exploring mark-making in Art using a variety of tools. Our focus has been on creating various shapes and playing with light and dark. The results are truly stunning!

Image of Today in Music with Junior Jam, the children are being taught how to play the ukulele. We've been focusing on the correct way to hold it and practising strumming the strings to create a melody.

23 Feb

Today in Music with Junior Jam, the children are being taught how to play the ukulele. We've been focusing on the correct way to hold it and practising strumming the strings to create a melody.

Image of In Maths we have been measuring using objects. We talked about using a suitable measuring tool based on the item being measured. This was fun and we gained lots of new skills around measuring accurately.

21 Feb

In Maths we have been measuring using objects. We talked about using a suitable measuring tool based on the item being measured. This was fun and we gained lots of new skills around measuring accurately.

21 Feb

We are pleased to be holding our annual School Council Easter Bingo night again!

Image of Our new topic in Geography is the United Kingdom. We have been exploring different resources, such as Google Earth, maps, globes, and images, to help us gain knowledge about our country and where it is located in the world.

20 Feb

Our new topic in Geography is the United Kingdom. We have been exploring different resources, such as Google Earth, maps, globes, and images, to help us gain knowledge about our country and where it is located in the world.

Image of Today in Maths, we have been looking at length and height. We have been finding objects around the classroom and comparing them, using the words taller, shorter, longer, and smaller. We even stood next to our friends to compare heights!

19 Feb

Today in Maths, we have been looking at length and height. We have been finding objects around the classroom and comparing them, using the words taller, shorter, longer, and smaller. We even stood next to our friends to compare heights!

9 Feb

World Book Day- Most interesting word competition

8 Feb

World Book Day - Thursday 7th March

8 Feb

Some great half term holiday challenges here from Blackburn Children's University, why not give some a try?!

7 Feb

Yesterday marked the beginning of our DT. week dedicated to creating delicious smoothies. To kick things off, we engaged in a lively discussion about various fruits and vegetables and then sorted them. This is the start of our investigating.

6 Feb

After that, we had a discussion about the origin of various fruits and vegetables and the fascinating process of their growth.

Image of In the afternoon, we had the opportunity to try various smoothies and complete a chart indicating if they tasted sweet or sour, as well as whether we enjoyed them.

6 Feb

In the afternoon, we had the opportunity to try various smoothies and complete a chart indicating if they tasted sweet or sour, as well as whether we enjoyed them.

6 Feb

The children have just tasted lots of different fruit and vegetables so they can choose their favourite ones to put in their smoothie.

Image of We are now focusing on our skills. This afternoon, we have been learning the skill of cutting and how to do it safely. This will make sure that when we cut our fruit for our smoothies, we are super safe and our fruit is cut perfectly.

6 Feb

We are now focusing on our skills. This afternoon, we have been learning the skill of cutting and how to do it safely. This will make sure that when we cut our fruit for our smoothies, we are super safe and our fruit is cut perfectly.

6 Feb

Our next skill was juicing, this was really fun! We even got to taste the juice, it was very sour!

6 Feb

We are grateful to Rev Sam Cheesman for guiding our assembly today. He imparted a significant message that regardless of our location or the worries we carry, God is always there to lend an ear and bring tranquility to our lives.

Image of We have been using clay in Art to create stamps. First, we flattened the clay and then used various tools to make imprints on it. We then painted the stamps and used them to print on our card. We are really impressed with how they turned out!

1 Feb

We have been using clay in Art to create stamps. First, we flattened the clay and then used various tools to make imprints on it. We then painted the stamps and used them to print on our card. We are really impressed with how they turned out!

1 Feb

In the past few days, we've been exploring time adverbials and incorporating them into our instructions by using imperative verbs.

25 Jan

Farewell assembly for Reverend Cath

Image of In English we have been looking at instructions! The children had a go at instructing Miss Kay on how to draw a flower. This was tricky, as we realised how precise we have to be to make sure we get the correct result.

25 Jan

In English we have been looking at instructions! The children had a go at instructing Miss Kay on how to draw a flower. This was tricky, as we realised how precise we have to be to make sure we get the correct result.

25 Jan

In Science this week, we have looked at grouping materials. We used our knowledge around properties from last week to help us.

17 Jan

Free of Charge Level 1 Childcare Course

Image of Yesterday in Maths, we were making numbers up to 20 using a rekenrek. It is important that we use a range of equipment as it helps to secure the knowledge of number.

17 Jan

Yesterday in Maths, we were making numbers up to 20 using a rekenrek. It is important that we use a range of equipment as it helps to secure the knowledge of number.

Image of In Science, we are continuing to look at materials so we turned into scientists and went on a material hunt. We had to fill in a table stating which object we were looking at, what material it was made of and how it felt.

17 Jan

In Science, we are continuing to look at materials so we turned into scientists and went on a material hunt. We had to fill in a table stating which object we were looking at, what material it was made of and how it felt.

16 Jan

In Art, we were printing with different objects and mixing primary colours.

15 Jan

Let's Go Sing! Tickets on sale now

Image of In English, the children have been finishing their predictions about our new book ‘How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth’. Miss Kay then read the story to them.

15 Jan

In English, the children have been finishing their predictions about our new book ‘How to Wash a Woolly Mammoth’. Miss Kay then read the story to them.

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!!

8 Jan

Wishing you a Happy New Year and blessed year ahead. May God's light guide your way in 2024.

29 Dec

Did your child/ren get a new electronic device for Christmas? If so, here are some top tips for setting up parental controls on them.

27 Dec

January 2024 is just around the corner, and it's bringing something special with it!

Image of Thank you to all the parents who joined us for craft this afternoon. It was fantastic to see so many of you. We hope you enjoyed it. What a lovely day we have had.

20 Dec

Thank you to all the parents who joined us for craft this afternoon. It was fantastic to see so many of you. We hope you enjoyed it. What a lovely day we have had.

14 Dec

Well done to our infant children; what a performance you put on today! You definitely got everyone into the Christmas spirit.

Image of The pantomime of Beauty and the Beast at Blackburn Empire Theatre was an absolute blast! We had an incredible time! The children were so well-behaved and did a fantastic job representing St Aidan's.

7 Dec

The pantomime of Beauty and the Beast at Blackburn Empire Theatre was an absolute blast! We had an incredible time! The children were so well-behaved and did a fantastic job representing St Aidan's.

4 Dec

Thank you to Charlotte from Greenarc for visiting Year 1

4 Dec

Look... it's Father Christmas!!!

1 Dec

Snowball Disco - St Aidan's know how to party!!!

22 Nov

Half price tickets this weekend for our school.

16 Nov

A huge thank you from the Foodbank!

16 Nov

Surprise visit from Blackburn Rovers stars Adam Wharton and Callum Brittain

18 Oct

Some great half term challenges here from Blackburn CU, why not give some a try?!

Image of A huge thank you to PCSO Stuart Knowles and PCSO Andy Shuttleworth for speaking to all our children about the importance of firework safety. Please ask your children about what they have learnt today, to continue that important safety message at home.

12 Oct

A huge thank you to PCSO Stuart Knowles and PCSO Andy Shuttleworth for speaking to all our children about the importance of firework safety. Please ask your children about what they have learnt today, to continue that important safety message at home.

11 Oct

Thank you for your harvest donations. The Food Bank in Blackburn have collected today.

10 Oct

Free children's holiday club during October half term

5 Oct

Stay tuned for something special!

Image of Today our year one class shared some of our food from our harvest collection with The Billy Project, our local community fridge. We have been learning about how to share food with others and the role charities play in helping everyone.

5 Oct

Today our year one class shared some of our food from our harvest collection with The Billy Project, our local community fridge. We have been learning about how to share food with others and the role charities play in helping everyone.

Image of Why not take part in the BBC 500 words competition? Children's University members can collect a stamp for entering (just send them a copy of the story).

3 Oct

Why not take part in the BBC 500 words competition? Children's University members can collect a stamp for entering (just send them a copy of the story).

3 Oct

The Lotus Mental Health drop-in centre for parents and carers

3 Oct

Flu clinics being held over half-term to vaccinate children who have missed the flu vaccination in school.

26 Sep

Are you and your child/children aware of Mental Health Support Teams in schools?

18 Sep

If you would like to sign your child up to Blackburn Children's University please complete the online form (link sent through school). Sign up is for children in years 1 - 6.

18 Sep

After school clubs are starting from next week and running for 10 weeks, for years 1-6. The booking system is now live!

8 Sep

Do you have a child who is ready to start school in September 2024 or know someone who does?

4 Sep

Applications for school places in 2024/25 are now open

17 Jul

Summer challenges from Children's University. Why not try some of them?

13 Jul

Would your child be interested in joining Little Lions?

6 Jul

Why not try this Summer Reading Challenge at your local library? Children's University members can earn 6 hours for completing it!

3 Jul

Thank you Premier League Primary Stars!!

3 Jul

We have achieved the School Games GOLD Award

30 Jun

FREE PreLoved Uniform stall on Friday 7th July at 9am

Image of Well done to Ribble (red team) for getting the most points in our 2023 Sports Day! Visit the link https://staidansblackburn.co.uk/academy-life/sports-day to see photos from the fabulous day and to see our winners celebrating with Mrs Egan!

29 Jun

Well done to Ribble (red team) for getting the most points in our 2023 Sports Day! Visit the link https://staidansblackburn.co.uk/academy-life/sports-day to see photos from the fabulous day and to see our winners celebrating with Mrs Egan!

Image of Thank you to all our wonderful parents, carers, family members and friends for taking time out of their day to come to our annual Sports Day. It was lovely to see so many of you!

28 Jun

Thank you to all our wonderful parents, carers, family members and friends for taking time out of their day to come to our annual Sports Day. It was lovely to see so many of you!

Image of Thank you to Archdeacon David who led our worship this morning. Cameron enjoyed wearing the 'super power' sunglasses that he brought with him.

27 Jun

Thank you to Archdeacon David who led our worship this morning. Cameron enjoyed wearing the 'super power' sunglasses that he brought with him.

27 Jun

More summer fun! Multi-sports holiday club.

24 Jun

Free swim sessions for under 16s from 26th June.

14 Jun

Fox Foundation Football - Summer Holiday Sport Course Dates!

12 Jun

British Sign Language Coffee mornings at Mill Hill Community Centre

25 May

Some great spring challenges here from Blackburn Children's University, why not give some a try?!

25 May

5k Walk to raise money for Rossendale Hospice

23 May

Free Saturday Shared Sounds sessions from The Bureau centre for the Arts.

12 May

Art Classes with Go Sketch Club - Any budding artists out there may be interested in registering on these FREE workshops

4 May

Well done to EVERYONE who made crowns fit for a king. It was such a tough decision!

2 May

Eid Mubarak to all our families who are celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan today and over the weekend.

21 Apr

Blackburn with Darwen Parent/Carer Workshop - Tuesday 25th April 2023

30 Mar

Some great Easter challenges here from Blackburn Children's University, why not give some a try?!

28 Mar

Adult Learning Half-Term Fun! - Week 1

28 Mar

Adult Learning Half-Term Fun! - Week 2

23 Mar

A huge thank you to Nybble for their kind donation of 200 Easter eggs!

22 Mar

Help your child to develop their communication and language skills. Walk and Talk is about inspiring families to go outside and communicate with each other.

21 Mar

Year 1 have a video message for Charlotte from Elektec.

17 Mar

What a fantastic Science Week we have had at St. Aidan’s!

15 Mar

Today, we had special visitor - Charlotte from Elektec!

14 Mar

Do you or your family need a NHS dentist?

14 Mar

Does your child want to join Rainbows?

26 Feb

Adult Learning- Jobs and Skills Fair 28.02.23 10am-3pm at King George's Hall

If you need help with searching for work or applying for jobs and training, there’s an event in Blackburn just for you! With around 60 local employers promoting their vacancies and ready to recruit, it’s a great opportunity for anyone looking for a job or a volunteering role.

9 Feb

Learn to swim with H2o Swimming Academy

7 Feb

As part of children’s mental health week we made a rainbow with Place2be to show how we are all connected together.

2 Feb

Outstanding Flu Immunisations

30 Jan

Parent webinars for Children's Mental Health Week.

27 Jan

Ewood Park Green Weekend Competition

23 Jan

Number Fun Day 2023

19 Jan

Little Brusher's Oral Health Sessions

6 Jan

St Aidan's After School Clubs

3 Jan

Happy New Year to all of our families.

We hope you have all had a wonderful Christmas break. School reopens tomorrow at 8:40am. Breakfast club opens at 7:45am. Don’t forget your bags, badges and black school shoes.

21 Dec

Merry Christmas

Christmas is a magical time when we celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ and as this year draws to a close may we take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and holy Christmas and a peaceful new year.

13 Dec

Some great winter challenges here from Blackburn CU, why not give some a try?!

13 Dec

Prickly Hay nativity

Well done to all of the children and staff involved in the infant nativity ‘Prickly hay’. It truly was fantastic!

6 Dec

Snowball Disco

On Friday, it was St Aidan's legendary Snowball disco. The children (and staff) had an amazing night and the children all behaved impeccably. Click the link above to see more photos.