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We are always busy here at St. Joseph's. Have a look at some of the things that have been going on in school recently ...
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Reception are visited by people who help us!
Mon 22 Jan 2024Reception are learning about 'People who help us' and had some special visitors this afternoon. PSCO's Sarah and Dan came to talk to them about the important job they do in our local area. The children found out about the uniform they wear and equipment they use and how it is used to keep them safe. They asked some good questions such as 'What other jobs do you do apart from catching bad guys?' and they learnt that they also look for missing people and give good advice too. They also got to try on some of their uniform - they looked so smart!
As an extra treat firefighter Nick came in with some of his equipment too. Can you see how super we looked as firefighters? Nick told them that firefighters do lots of things to help us and our animals too! The children learnt about the special safety equipment needed to protect them from heat, fire and smoke.
What an amazing visit they had :-)
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Reception learn about ordinal numbers
Fri 19 Jan 2024Reception have been learning about ordinal numbers. They have raced cars and each other to find out who came 1st-10th.
They have practised making a queue in the right order and have completed some independent ordering work too. Well done Reception!
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Y1 Bible puppets
Fri 19 Jan 2024This afternoon, Year 1 were introduced to some new RE puppets. The children used the puppets to retell the Christmas Story and to think about what different people might have said to each other at different points. The children really loved using the puppets and can't wait to use them again . Well done Year 1!
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Nursery explore ice!
Fri 19 Jan 2024Nursery have been taking full advantage of the cold weather by learning about ice! Today, Mrs Machin brought in the tuff tray from outside because the water inside it had frozen. The children explored what happens to the ice when it warms up. The children were able to explain that when it warms up it "melts" and when it is cold it "freezes".
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Year 1 Art Day
Wed 17 Jan 2024Today, Year 1 have been learning about Andy Warhol and the influence he had on modern art. During their Art day, they painted their hands to make handprints, went outside and found different surfaces for patterns. Then, they cut out foam shapes and printed them into their art books. Well done Year 1!
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Y1 RE Artwork - The Annunciation
Fri 12 Jan 2024Year 1 have been learning about The Annunciation in RE. The children produced some artwork of the Angel Gabriel. The children used lots of different colours to make their pictures look beautiful. Well done Year 1!
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Nursery icy painting!
Fri 12 Jan 2024Nursery have had fun this week painting with ice! Mrs Bamforth put the paint in the freezer overnight for the children to paint with.
They enjoyed exploring different colours and textures and talked about what happens to water when it freezes and melts.
Well done Nursery!
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Epiphany Blessings
Tue 09 Jan 2024It was so lovely to see the children’s happy faces back in school today. We began the new term by learning about the Feast of the Epiphany and praying for God’s blessing on our classrooms using the chalk Fr. Craig blessed during Mass on Sunday.
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Y2 Digital Photography
Tue 09 Jan 2024Year 2 started their new computing unit 'Creating Media - Digital Photography'. In their lesson today, they discussed how to take photos using different devices and the importance of asking someone before taking their photo. The children then played photography bingo - they had to take different photos including a selfie, a close up of an object and an action shot. Fantastic work Year 2!
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Reading Rewards!
Fri 22 Dec 2023Congratulations to these children who have made excellent progress in reading this half term and beaten their reading target! Enjoy your books from the vending machine!
