Longton Primary School: Our blogs

Magician comes to Longton, by Mr Pearson

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 8:12pm

As part of treat week a famous magician Jason Rea came into school and performed some mind dazzling magic on the Koalas.

Arts Week, by Mrs Simpson

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 4:32pm

We got creative during Arts Week! Look at our amazing work!

Rugby stars in the making!, by Mrs Grogan

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 4:18pm

Last week we had a sports coach in to deliver a rugby session. Year 4 learned the swing pass, passing backwards, and playing tag rugby games to build teamwork and improve their skills all while having fun on the pitch.

Ronald McDonald Charity Day, by Mrs Simpson

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 4:18pm

What a great day raising money for an amazing charity!

Year 1 dancers, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 4:17pm

Year 1 have been enjoying their dancing sessions travelling around the world.So far they have been to India, Africa and this week New Zealand learning the Haka.
They have really impressed the dance teacher with their moves!,

Science Dome, by Mrs Simpson

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 4:15pm

We enjoyed a visit from the Science Dome. It was a very exciting day. We had an interactive tour of a volcano and even got to hold some dinosaur fossils!

Helping hands - The Zebras learn first aid skills, by Mrs Grogan

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 4:11pm

This week we have learnt the basics about giving first aid. We discovered how to stay calm in an emergency and how to get help. We practiced the recovery position, giving CPR, helping somebody who is choking and how to treat burns.

It was amazing to see everyone working together, practicing their new skills with big smiles and lots of enthusiasm.

First Aid, by Mrs Simpson

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 4:09pm

This week Year 3 Lions have enjoyed learning basic first aid and how to help someone in need. We learnt the recovery position and how to treat a burn.

Library visit, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 4:09pm

The Penguins enjoyed their summer trip to the library.We had some stories about looking after the environment and how slugs can be helpful.We made a flower out of recycled magazines.

Dance workshop, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 8:07am

Exploring Microhabitats, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 8:04am

Football Superstars, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 8:02am

Tennis coach, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 7:59am

Trip to the library, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 7:58am

Trip to Hickorys, by Mr Pearson

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 7:56am

Year Six walked down to Hickory's in Hutton for a well desrved pankecake and milkshake to celebrate their time at Longton Primary.

A time in the cinema completed the day.

Ronald McDonald charity day, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 7:55am

First Aid, by Mrs Catterall

Date: 1st Jul 2025 @ 7:51am

Sustainability day - Eco team, by Mrs Pratten

Date: 26th Jun 2025 @ 6:51pm

Some members of the Eco team enjoyed a day at Ewood Park learning how to help with climate change and be more environmentaly friendly. They explored different stalls and activities in the market place, had to have a zero waste lunch, created posters and even made a recycled outfit for a 'trashion' show. The children really enjoyed the day and Izzy and Esther were amazing models on the catwalk - well done Eco team.

Show and Tell, by Mrs Thomson

Date: 13th Jun 2025 @ 11:22am

Next week our show and tell will take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoon. The children can bring in a small item or picture to share that we will look after. Please do not send anything valuable into school thank you.

Happy Holidays!, by Mrs Thomson

Date: 29th May 2025 @ 10:37am

Happy Homework -

Please continue reading daily - the kangaroos are very proud of their Summer Challenge reading. We are hoping that we can celebrate that many of the children have read each day.

The 'All about me' books have been sent home for their final update. The children decided in class that they will writie their own diary entry as their last update. Please encourage independent writing / encourage the children to listen to the sounds they want to write and also refer back to the handwriting sheet for correct letter formation. They can add pictures / photographs / tickets.

Mrs. Morrison and I look forward to reading this exciting diary entry.

Year 4 Times Table Check, by Mrs Grogan

Date: 13th May 2025 @ 9:08pm

The times table check is only round the corner now and will be done in school on the week commencing 9th June (first week back after May half term). Please encourage your children to practice their times tables at home. This can be done in many ways including online using their TTRockstars log ins. Here is also a useful link for them to use to practice. Multiplication Tables Check - 2025 - Timestables.co.uk

No need for wellies at Bring Yer Wellies!, by Mrs Thomson

Date: 11th May 2025 @ 8:37pm

The sun was shining brightly and so were our fabulous and curious kangaroos on their adventure day at Bring Yer Wellies!

We started with a sandcastle making competition followed by a talk about looking after plants and trees. The children all planted a chive plant and were told how to look after it. We need to leave the plants on the kitchen window sill until our very cold nights pass, just enough watering - not too much!
We had a picnic outside after we had looked at the wormery. The children found the wormery and compost boxes fascinating!
We then went for a walk down a hill to play some relay games. Finally we walked up the hill for a den building session in the woods. A perfect afternoon! Fun, teamwork and fresh air!

Homework - this week homework will be the same as last week please.
Daily reading - to help the children with their summer reading challenge.
See the information stuck in the reading record book - we have highlighted which letters your child finds tricky to form. Please use the large letter formation card that was sent home to help your child practice the letters from the correct starting point. Correcting these letters will help with your child's writing journey in year one.

Highlights of our half term!, by Mrs Thomson

Date: 4th Apr 2025 @ 11:51am

How quickly has this half term flown by?

The kangaroos have worked so hard and have had so much fun along the way!

A huge thank you for your support with reading and homework.

Reading books have been sent home for the holiday along with the 'All about me' books for a little update. We have been encouraging the children to write in their books - simple sentences (I went to the park, I made a den) and add a picture that they have drawn.

The kangaroos have been writing numerals this week and we made little booklets which have also been sent home.

Have a lovely break.