15 Dec

Hanukkah in 9A

Today in 9A we have been learning about Hanukkah which is the Jewish festival of light. We looked at how Jewish people might celebrate. We learned what the menorah represents and then we made our own menorah lamps. In food tech we had a go at making some Hanukkah sweets. Everyone thought they were…

8 Dec

9A enjoy the Pantomime.

This week 9A we’re lucky enough to visit the pantomime at Victoria Hall in Bolton. We travelled with some other classes to see Cinderella and Mr Welsh kindly drove us in the school minibus whilst some travelled on the coach. Everyone found the pantomime very funny with lots of silly jokes. The…

20 Nov

9A week 4 - Term 2

This weeks blog in learners own words. 
 

On Monday morning we did maths. We all did some different number work and problems. Then we did my communication, we wrote the conflict and resolution parts of our science- fiction stories. In the afternoon we did relax and then we did understanding…

13 Nov

We are the Champions!!!!

9A’s blog in the learners own words. 
 

On Monday morning we did some different number work in maths. Afterwards we had break time outside, it was windy and rainy but we still had fun catching the leaves. After break we planned some more of our planet stories in my communication. We looked at…

13 Nov

Remembrance Day 2023

 

On Friday, Astley Park School participated in Remembrance Day activities and traditions.

Throughout school, learners were presented with many fabulous activities and learning opportunities to support them experience and learn all about Remembrance Day.

Our Explorers, had ample…

7 Nov

9A Autumn 2- Week 2

9A’s Blog in the learners own words. 
 

On Monday morning we looked at numbers in maths and some problem solving. In My Communication we started writing our own stories about a planet we have invented. We are learning about death and funerals in Understanding the World. It Has Been Raining All…

3 Nov

9A week 1 - Autumn term.

After an unexpected start this week we have had a lovely week returning to school after the holidays. As previously mentioned 9A learners are now writing the blogs, so this is our week in 9A learner’s words.

”On Tuesday morning we made get well cards for a friend in our class to cheer her up.…

31 Oct

Halloween Fun

Last year 11G made a Makaton video showing lots of spooky signs.

Have fun practicing your scary signs and share them with your class team.

Happy Halloween 

 

19 Oct

Black History Month

Black History Month is celebrated in October in the UK and Astley Park School is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a focus on, 'Saluting our Sisters'.  This is intended to build awareness, educate and share lived experiences of Black women.  The theme of ‘Saluting our Sisters’ highlights…

17 Oct

Week 7 9A

Last week in school, we are all ready for a rest after a busy half-term. 

On Monday morning the learners started to create their own Kahoot! Quiz about the things they have learnt over the last half term. In My Thinking and Problem Solving we played a game to work on our number value and…

11 Oct

Week 6 in 9A

Another busy week in 9A!! 
On Monday morning we looked at some leaflets and started doing our own research to design a holiday leaflet to a different planet. We found out some very interesting facts to help persuade people to visit. In the afternoon we talked about rockets and Miss Bentham said…

6 Oct

Week 5 in 9A

We have been very creative in 9A this week. On Monday we made some paper rockets to add to our space display in class. In the afternoon we started our research on Katherine Johnson ready for writing our biographies. On Tuesday morning we had a walk around Haigh hall and had a look at the walled…