Our blogs
3D Shape, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 19th Feb 2023 @ 12:19pm
We have been exploring the properties of 3D shape to identify the number of vertices, edges and faces they each have.
Winter walks., by Mrs Thomson
Date: 20th Jan 2023 @ 2:41pm
A busy Week where we have enjoyed several morning winter walks.
A picture below shows the children couldn’t wait to get started on one of their challenges and got busy before they had taken their coats off!
We have enjoyed learning about the Chinese New Year celebrations and traditions. We had a lovely lunch to help celebrate. We have practised writing our numbers in Chinese and had good fun making our own class dragon to use in our dancing.
The giraffes have made kites this week after one of our giraffes made one at home to show everyone.
We are learning about different people who help us and we had a visit from PC Paul and Sergeant Joanne who came with their police van. The children asked super questions, enjoyed using the equipment and dressed up whilst being outside in the snow! A great morning with lots of learning.
Next Friday morning we will be watching the short film and interactive game called ‘Pantosaurus’ which is on the NSPCC website. This will be part of our PSED learning. On the website there is more information and guidance for parents. If you have any questions please feel free to come and speak to Mrs. Morrison or myself next week.
Projects, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 17th Jan 2023 @ 12:31pm
Children can choose to make a project linked to something which are are lensring about in class or something they are interested about.
These will be put on display in the hall for everyone to have a look at during our parent''s evenings.
Reminder of topics we are currently leanring about
Science - Healthy Eating, how to be healthy in general - exercise, drinking water, good night sleep, having fun with friends etc.
Geography. Different human and physical features of the UK.
RE - Devotion - Hindu deities.
PSHE - Goals and Dreams
PE - Gymnastics
We can't wait to see what you do.
Lots of splashing in puddles!, by Mrs Thomson
Date: 15th Jan 2023 @ 9:28pm
We have had a wet week but this hasn’t stopped us from bike riding, creating boats to hold our penguins, doing our number work in the outdoor shed and having a great time at forest school with Mrs.Jackson on Friday.
At our creation station we have been making winter colours and experimenting using white and black paint to make our colours lighter and darker.
We have started new morning challenges in our teams. The children have embraced these new activities and some pictures below show the giraffes being busy. On Friday morning we didn’t have a challenge but did dancing to start our day. We did a penguin dance, the morning wake up shake up and our favourite banana meatball dance. A great way to start a Friday!
The children looked at the South Pole on the map during the week and we talked about animals, the weather and explorers. The giraffes had a go at building their own sled using the bricks and crates in the outdoor building area.
Busy, busy!, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 13th Jan 2023 @ 4:26pm
This week the lions enjoyed working with a friend to design a wellie boot. They had to talk to each other, share ideas and take turns.
In maths we have been using the tens and ones to help us to understand place value. We had to make numbers from 11 - 20 with the tens and ones and record what number we had made.
In Geography we learnt about the Equator and it affects how hot and cold places are, as well as reminding ourselves of the 7 continents.
Have a lovely weekend, don’t forget projects and badges , especially if it is a wet weekend!
Trait of the week, by Mr Pearson
Date: 13th Jan 2023 @ 11:28am
Each week the pupil's of Longton Primary School will discuss a positive quality or characteristic trait.
Please share as a family.
Week beginning 16th Jan
Trait 1: Be honest. Don’t lie. Be a person people can depend upon. Think of the people we admire in books, movies and real life. Don’t they act with honesty and integrity? Aren’t they generous with others? Doesn’t everyone look up to them?
Subject organiser Spring term, by Mr Pearson
Date: 11th Jan 2023 @ 1:52pm
Please find beolw this 1/2 terms subject organiser
Happy new year!, by Mrs Thomson
Date: 8th Jan 2023 @ 10:23pm
Happy new year!
It has been lovely to see all the children back together and Mrs. Morrison and I both commented that they have all grown so much over the break.
The giraffes have had lots of talking and listening time this week as they had a lot of news they wanted to share. We have celebrated our first birthday this year.
Our new class topic is ‘Amazing Animals’. We listened to a story about a lonely penguin and then looked on maps at where many penguins live. We did an experiment with water and talked about their habitats.
We have used paint, charcoal, chalks and pastels this week to create penguins. Next week we will be mixing paints and colours to create cold, winter colours.
The children have been revisiting their phonics this week. I would be very grateful if you could also do the same at home. Your wallets should have all of the sounds in to do this.
Thank you for your ongoing support with reading.
Please send in any small cardboard or plastic containers that you have finished with. We will be using them in our water play.
Thank you
First week back, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 8th Jan 2023 @ 4:56pm
The Lions settled back to school really well and enjoyed starting their new topcs, science -describing animals and Geography - learning about the world and the 7 continents.
We also recapped our shape work, naming, describing and sorting 3D shapes.
Dont forget to complete a project which will be shared on parents evenings, coming up later this half term. They can be last half terms learning, the seasons, Longton or this half terms learning,outlined on the attached subject organiser for Spring 1.
I have attached some badges for you to complete at home too, book worm, bake off and scientist. Complete the tasks and return to school for me to check and tick off. You can then order your badge at the office.
A big thank you from myself and Mrs Regan for our lovely Christmas gifts, we both feel very spoilt and it is not expected but much appreciated, so thank you very much.
As always please do speak to us about any queries / concerns you may have.
Hope everyone has a Happy and Healthy 2023.?
Spring 1
Amazing DT, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 4th Jan 2023 @ 8:58pm
After many hours planning and building the children have completed theuir DT task to design and build a playground. There are some amazing structures showing great design and build skills. Well done Meerkats.
Christmas Week., by Mrs Thomson
Date: 22nd Dec 2022 @ 6:13pm
A great final week in school! Christmas parties, visits from Santa, Christmas story massage, the carol service in church and even a visit from the Grinch.
The giraffes still managed to fit in time to learn new sounds, make a huge paper chain decorated with reasons why they are all special and unique as well as unpacking our home corner when it ‘moved house’.
I wish all the giraffes and their families a very happy Christmas. See you all in 2023!
One last message - a huge thank you for all the beautiful cards and gifts which were sent to Mrs. Morrison and I. They were a lovely surprise.
Christmas Fun, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 15th Dec 2022 @ 8:41pm
The Meerkats have been having a lot of Christmas fun over the last couple of days. It was lovely to see so many of the tribe join us for Breakfast with Santa.
This afternoon the Christmas Party was great fun. Smiling faces all round and spectacular dance moves from so many Meerkats who have been hididng their talents !
Christmas Party Fun, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 10:18pm
Shape - maths, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 10:15pm
Christmas dinner, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 10:10pm
parliament week, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 10:06pm
Spelling, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 10:00pm
Dance, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 9:57pm
History, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 9:53pm
This half term we have been learning all about World War Two.
Party Time!, by Mrs Thomson
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 9:47pm
The giraffes had a great time at the Christmas party this afternoon and they were delighted to see Father Christmas.
They all got to play games, sing and dance. The giraffes seem to be enjoying singing and dancing - have you been told about our class disco corner? The children requested music to dance to and a microphone so that they can sing their favourite songs.
Our home corner has been up for sale and the children are getting ready to move house this week in our classroom.
All busy busy!
Remembrance Day, by Mrs Catterall
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 9:46pm
Party party, by Mrs Pratten
Date: 13th Dec 2022 @ 3:36pm
We had a fabulous party this afternoon.Lots of dancing, singing and games and of course...a visit from Father Christmas. A big thank you to the Y6 DJ’s they were fantastic ?
The week before Christmas, by Mr Pearson
Date: 12th Dec 2022 @ 9:22am
On Monday, we started off by doing a spelling test of last week’s words which were tolerable, toleration, irreplaceable, salvageable, changeable, noticeable, forcible, possible, incredible and probable.Afterwards we practised our new words for the week. After break, we did Maths and learnt how to make equal fractions by changing the denominator and numerator, we did it with our trainee teacher called Miss McGowan. After lunch, we completed our History and our adverts for Baghdad and London. In assembly, the Heads Team announced the certificates and team points and attendance were also announced.
On Tuesday, we started the day by doing times table rockstars to help us learn our times tables. After playtime we did Maths with Ms McGowen and then after lunch we went to the pantomime, Jack and The Beanstalk. It was great and so funny, we also got to join in with it.
On Wednesday, we started off with Times Table rockstars. After break, we did Maths and learnt how to add fractions within 1. After lunch, we sang along to the Christmas carols for the service and then we watched a film as it was Christmas dinner and jumper day.
On Thursday, we started off with practising our spellings which are afterwards, immediately, earlier, eventually previously, finally, recently, yesterday, tomorrow and whilst. After lunch, we learnt how to add 3 or more fractions. We went on times table rockstars as some people went to sing at Church for the over 50’s.
On Friday, we started off with French and learnt how to write about our families and learnt some new connectives. After break we did computing and learnt how to edit and film our videos which was lots of fun. Next, we did Music and practised the Christmas Carols for the service.Then we did a few tests for what lesson we like the most, computing and then we did a Science test so Mr Pearson can see if we need to go over a few things again.
Christmas is coming, by Mrs Fletcher
Date: 9th Dec 2022 @ 2:59pm
It has certainly begun to feel very Christmassy this week. The classroom tree is up and the advent calendar is being emptied. A large number of the class enjoyed their Christmas dinner on Wednesday.
The highlight of he week was the trip to Bolton to see the panto. The Meerkats all had fun joining in with the shouting, singing and dancing.
Learning has continued with us finishing off our work on Shakespeare and fractions in English and maths.
Lots more Christmas activities to look forward to next week with our party, breakfast with Santa, the carol service and card and calendar making. Oh and ofcourse lots of learning in all of our other subjects too.
Have a lovely weekend everyone.
Christmas lunch., by Mrs Thomson
Date: 7th Dec 2022 @ 9:17pm
Today started with a walk on the field to crunch on the frosty grass. We also revisited our work on shadows by creating shapes and shadows on the field.
We have been working very hard on our phonics and we will keep revisiting our sounds in class and also in our new reading books.
Just a reminder that the book listed first in your record book is linked to the phonics we are learning. It will seem a little tricky so it may help to use the book with the new sound cards which will come home tomorrow. This way your child can be a detective looking out for our sounds the first time they visit their new book.
The second book is a book your child has chosen. It is closely linked to their stage of reading but may have unfamiliar names in.
Please continue using your sound cards at home. Over the last few weeks the children have learnt that two letters can make one sound.
Christmas lunch was a lovely treat today. The children enjoyed their dinner, the crackers and the music in the hall.
