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2Grove have worked extremely hard this half term to earn smileys and to fill their smiley cards!  What an amazing reward we had so much fun! We listened to some fun music whilst taking part in an inflatable obstacle course!  … Continue reading →

Our digital leaders lead an assembly all about “Operation Kindness”!  We looked at how we could be kind to one another and if something unkind happens, what we should do in this situation. Great discussion year 2! 

This afternoon our digital leaders led an assembly all about AI. Our Google Legends helped us understand what AI is and how it can be used. We discussed how AI can learn and create things! 

Today we had a very special visit from Bolton Library! We read a story all about trying new things and not giving up! We know it’s ok to make some mistakes as we can learn from them!  We then tried … Continue reading →

WOW! This morning was the Year 2 class assembly where we shared with our adults what we have been learning about this half term. We chanted our English target words and our times table facts with confidence! We sang the … Continue reading →

Black History Month is a dedicated time to celebrate the amazing achievements, culture, and contributions of Black people throughout history. At Oxford Grove we are extremely lucky to have so many children from all around the world with different backgrounds, … Continue reading →

What an exciting afternoon in 2Grove! We had a very special visit from an an Author and Poet who has written many books. He used his guitar to sing songs with us and we worked together to find rhyming words. … Continue reading →

This morning we invited our adults to come and take part in one of our geography lessons. We started the lesson with an RRR of our Year 1 subject knowledge all about The United Kingdom. We then chanted our Year … Continue reading →

As part of our science learning all about “Habitats”, we have been creating and observing our very own big hotels! First we researched what resources we would need and what minibeasts they would attract. Then we created them, and finally … Continue reading →

This afternoon our Digital leaders led an assembly all about how to stay safe online. It is important that we check everything we see online! We also looked at how we need to make sure we are always kind to … Continue reading →

At Oxford Grove our pupils can apply for lots of different roles across school. In our class we have children who can help teachers and our school in lots of different ways. These roles are very useful because they teach … Continue reading →

We took part in a very fun and exciting workshop today that brought our geography topic ‘Continents’ to life!  We dressed up as pirates ready to set sail around the world! We used drama, movement songs and props to visit … Continue reading →

This afternoon was our Year 2 sports assembly! We took part in lots of fun races including the egg and spoon, balancing and running races. We had so much fun and everyone tried their very best to apply their skills!  … Continue reading →

What an eventful first week we have had 2Grove! In our D&T lessons we have been focussing on cooking and nutrition. We have made bruschetta. We used different methods such as the bridge and claw to chop and slice. We … Continue reading →

During the summer holidays, many of us will spend more time playing games and using the internet. Remember these three simple rules to stay safe: Have a fantastic summer holiday, stay safe online and enjoy your time with family and … Continue reading →

  Today in our Computing lesson we have looked at managing online information. We know that there are lots of different things online, including information, photos and videos. We know that we can see lots of things online including things … Continue reading →

Today in our Computing lesson we have looked at copyright and ownership. We have discussed who different types of work belongs to, and looked at how we can identify who owns something. We know that we can create work both … Continue reading →

Today in our Computing lesson, we have talked about what information technology is. We have talked about similarities and differences between different devices. We have talked about the different ways we can use different devices, and looked at which devices … Continue reading →

This morning, our class Digital Leader lead a very important online assembly all about online safety. We talked about Ai- what it is, where we can find it and what AI can do. We always need to make sure we … Continue reading →

We have been learning all about our class author, Mini Grey, and our new class poet, Dr Seuss. Mini Grey has written books such as Toys in Space, Traction Man and The Pea and the Princess, all of which we … Continue reading →

Welcome to year 2! This week we have transitioned up to new classes, 1 Oxford has become 2 Grove! Over the next couple of weeks we are going to be settling into our new routine, getting started with our new … Continue reading →

This week in Design and Technology, we have been learning some important sewing skills. We practised how to thread a needle, tie a knot in our thread and create a running stitch. These are key skill we need to learn … Continue reading →

This week, we were very excited to have our climbing wall Smiley Reward. Everyone had a fantastic time and loved taking on the challenge of climbing. We showed great determination, encouraged our friends, and celebrated each other’s achievements. It was … Continue reading →

This week, 1 Oxford had their attendance award because our class achieved 100% attendance for the whole term. Well done, everyone! To celebrate, we enjoyed time on the Key Stage 2 playground, ate ice lollies, and played lots of fun … Continue reading →

At Oxford Grove, we are very lucky to have lots of after-school clubs that give us fun and exciting opportunities to learn new skills and try new things. Some clubs are run by our sports coach, helping us stay active … Continue reading →

At Oxford Grove, we learn about British Values to help us be kind, respectful and responsible. The five British Values are democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance. We learn about these in our PSHRE lessons and … Continue reading →

At Oxford Grove we are very lucky to have lots of books and special reading areas where we can explore different stories and texts. In English, we enjoy learning about fiction, non-fiction and poetry, helping us to develop a love … Continue reading →

Today we celebrated Earth Day. We learned about all the ways we can look after our special planet. We talked about how we can help by putting rubbish in the bin, recycling, and not wasting water. We also learned how … Continue reading →

We are very proud at Oxford Grove because we work incredibly hard to make sure everyone in our school feels welcome and included. We have our School Council, who help to share the voices and ideas of all our pupils. … Continue reading →

Today in Year 1, we linked our learning in RE to what we already know about Easter. The children enjoyed discussing their ideas and making connections to this special Christian celebration, which is all about new life and hope . … Continue reading →

Today our Digital Leader helped us with an online safety activity. We learned all about how to manage information online. We talked about what we should do if we want to find something out, like asking an adult or using … Continue reading →

Today we had a Geography RRR ready for our new unit of work when we return after the Easter holidays. We went over our key vocabulary and used Google Maps to explore our local area. We also enjoyed looking back … Continue reading →

Today we visited the Reception unit to look at all the beautiful flowers that have started to grow. We spotted bright yellow daffodils, pretty cherry blossom on the trees, and lovely bluebells. We thought they were all very beautiful!  Did … Continue reading →

This term in PSHRE, we have been learning about setting goals and how we can achieve them. We have focused on making goals clear and realistic, breaking them into smaller steps, and staying positive even when things are challenging. This … Continue reading →

Today, 1 Oxford went on a trip to the zoo. We had a fantastic day and everyone represented our Oxford Grove brilliantly. As we explored the zoo, the children spotted lots of different animals and talked about the animal groups … Continue reading →

Today in Year 1 we celebrated World Book Day, a special day that encourages children to enjoy reading and discover new books. In English, we wrote our own book reviews, sharing our thoughts about the stories we have been reading. … Continue reading →

Today, Year 1 led their PSHRE assembly and shared what they have been learning in their lessons. PSHRE (Personal, Social, Health, Relationships and Economic Education) helps children learn how to stay healthy, build positive relationships and develop skills for life. … Continue reading →

Before half term, as a whole school we celebrated Children’s Mental Health Week! Before half term, we came together as a whole school to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week! This year’s theme was “This is My Place” — a focus … Continue reading →

Today our Digital Leader took us through a special activity all about our learning this half term. We have been focusing on Self-Image and Identity as part of our online safety lessons. We have learned important things such as: Understanding … Continue reading →

We’ve loved singing their songs, especially “Dancing Queen” — Miss Ridgway’s favourite! Here are some fun facts we learned:ABBA came from Sweden. They won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974 with “Waterloo.” The band had four singers — two men … Continue reading →

Today we celebrated Safer Internet Day! Our Digital Leader led a class assembly using Tech We Can, where we learned why some things online are not always safe. We looked at:• Different age ratings on games and why it is … Continue reading →

“I can explain why things one person finds funny or sad online may not always be seen in the same way by others.” Today we learned that everyone is different and likes different things online. We talked about what makes … Continue reading →

Today, 1 Oxford had a fantastic day at Bolton Schools ICT! We were very excited to explore and take part in lots of fun technology activities, all based around our Computer Science key word — “algorithm.” We started the day … Continue reading →

This term in History we have been learning about the Royal Family and what a monarch is. We looked at King Charles and a monarch from the past. We researched Queen Victoria and found out about her life and reign. … Continue reading →

“I can describe how to behave online in ways that do not upset others and can give examples.” Today we talked about the importance of being kind to each other online. We discussed different ways we can show kindness and … Continue reading →

So far in RE we’ve learned about Christians and their belief in God. Christians believe God is loving, powerful and the creator of everything. We looked at the story of Jonah, which teaches Christians that God is forgiving and wants … Continue reading →

We learned about each of the five senses — touch, taste, smell, sound, and sight. In small groups, we rotated around different sensory tables, doing activities that focused on a particular sense. One of the highlights was the taste station, … Continue reading →

“I can describe what information I should not put online without asking a trusted adult first.” Today we talked about personal information — what it is and why it matters. We learned that some details, like your full name, address, … Continue reading →

So far in Year 1, we have been learning all about Computer Science and Information Technology! In Computer Science, we’ve been creating and following algorithms using Bee-Bots. First, we planned our steps carefully by writing our algorithm on the whiteboards. … Continue reading →