Blog by Tag: 9A Class

9A had a very colourful week.  In Science we made ‘silent fireworks by mixing oil and water and then added food colour and watched as the colour ‘exploded’ in the water. We then noticed how the oil floated on top of the water and made a seperate layer.

We then all had had a lovely visit to…

Pupils in 9A were given a choice of classroom jobs and asked to choose one they would like to apply for. They then completed an application form saying why they would be good at the job and why they should be chosen and now everyone has been successful in securing a job in 9A.

Now the winter is…

Before half term pupils in 9A practiced their road safety skills whilst walking to Chorley Library.  They used a zebra crossing where ever possible waiting until cars stopped so they could cross safely. Everyone had a lovely time at the library looking at all the different kinds of books and…

9A have been really busy since the Christmas break.

We found that we have some budding gymnasts in PE. Pupils did really well balancing on the beams and keeping a bean bag on their heads whilst navigating around obstacles. Over the PE lessons pupils have used equipment like hula hoops and mats…

Year 11 have organised the Valentine's Disco again this year to raise funds for the Year 11 prom this summer.

All pupils from Key Stage 3 and 4 (Years 7-11) are invited to attend. All pupils must be accompanied by an adult.

The disco will take place on Thursday 13th February from 5pm-7pm in…

9A have definitely been in the Christmas spirit in the last week of term. We started with performing our poem at the Astley Parks Got Talent contest that was secondary performance.

We have then done lots of Christmas themed activities. We have made cards and some Santa sweet cones which look…

A huge thank you to Initiate Theatre for their fantastic performance of Dick Whittington this afternoon. Key Stage 3 and 4 Classes had a great time! 

Well with all the rain recently, water definitely has been a theme in 9A!

In Science we looked at how magnetism still worked in water. Pupils were amazed how they could still move the paper clip around in the glass of water using a magnet.

In Art we carried on looking at famous artists and…

This term 9A have done some fantastic work in our speaking and listening in circle time. To help us remember to take turns to listen and to speak we use ‘The talking turtle’ which means that we can speak if we have hold of it and if we don’t then it we listen and wait our turn to speak. This has…

There has been lots of activities and fun going on in 9A recently.  In Science everyone built a circuit using a battery, wires and a bulb. Everyone gave it a go worked and so hard and did a great job of lighting up the bulb. 
In Maths we played turn taking games with a partner, where we had to…

After the 6 weeks holiday 8A are the new 9A at Astley Park! We have all been getting to know each other and have had a very busy few weeks with lots of different activities.

In English learners are finding out lots of information about the work and life of David Attenborough and making their…

Thank you to all the parents who came and cheered on the Secondary Award Winners! Congratulations to all who won an award we are all so proud of you all! Keep up the good work for 2024-2025.....