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A Life

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Mrs Thompson

This week, the whole school has enjoyed healthy lifestyle and fitness workshops with A Life! Everybody got to look at a range of activities about how to have a healthy lifestyle. We learned about eating healthily, getting enough sleep, drinking … Continue reading →

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KS2 Music Assembly

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Mrs Thompson

We were very lucky to have a second musical treat this week! Mrs Hudson, Mr Bamford and Mr Dunkley led the Key Stage 2 children in a fantastic music performance.   Mrs Hudson’s KS2 choir sang some beautiful songs, including … Continue reading →

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Mr Martin’s Magic Music Assembly

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Mrs Thompson

Today, we have enjoyed a fantastic assembly from Mr Martin’s amazing music groups! The KS1 choir performed a calypso in a group and with some duet singers, using musical instruments and singing in a round. The KS2 group performed a … Continue reading →

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Science Workshops

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Mrs Thompson

We were all incredibly lucky today to take part in some exciting Science workshops! Years 1-5 enjoyed watching lots of different fun experiments and investigations, including how to make ketchup float and how to make a ruler spin faster.  At … Continue reading →

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Railway Safety

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Mrs Thompson

In Road Safety Week, we have been learning about how to keep ourselves safe when we are around the roads. This week, Years 1-6 had an assembly all about keeping safe around railways. We learned that the railway tracks are … Continue reading →

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Times Tables Competition Winners

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Mrs Thompson

We are so proud of all of our amazing Times Tables winners! Well done to everybody who worked so hard on learning and improving their times tables facts to enter this competition. Keep practising hard – you’re always a winner … Continue reading →

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A Life

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Mrs Thompson

The whole school enjoyed some amazing workshops with A Life this week! We learned lots about healthy living, include how to eat healthily, how much water to drink, how to eat less sugar and why smoking is bad for us. We … Continue reading →

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Christmas Show

Posted on December 14, 2018 by Mrs Thompson

This week, Years 3, 4 and 5 have performed their amazing Christmas show, ‘Superstar’! They were fantastic, with wonderful singing and excellent acting. Well done to everybody involved in the production, and thank you to all the parents who could … Continue reading →

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Foundation Stage Christmas Show

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Mrs Thompson

Today, Foundation Stage have performed their amazing show, ‘A King Is Born’! Well done to all the children and staff for working so hard on learning their songs and moving around the stage. Some comments from our parents: “Fantastic school, … Continue reading →

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Smiley Reward – the Farm

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Mrs Thompson

This week, the whole school has enjoyed seeing the animals at the farm! There were lots of different animals to see, from chickens and ducks, to sheep and alpacas. The children all learned lots about the animals, how to look … Continue reading →

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Work Related Learning

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Mrs Thompson

Yesterday, we held our annual Work Related Learning summer fair! There were loads of stalls selling items made by the children, and each stall was based around a country. Lots of delicious food was sold too, and there were many … Continue reading →

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Y5 and Choir Music Assembly

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Mrs Thompson

Today we have enjoyed our fabulous music assembly! Year 5 showed off their amazing drumming and brass skills that they have been working on all year. We we were delighted to enjoy a performance from our Halliwell Hooters. These children … Continue reading →

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Cricket

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Mrs Thompson

Well done to our amazing Upper Key Stage 2 Cricket team, who won their cricket match against Gaskell Primary School! An extra special well done to the children who were given awards for Bowler of the Match and Batter of … Continue reading →

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Smiley Reward – Military Boot Camp

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Mrs Thompson

The whole school has had an amazing time at our Spring 2 smiley reward!  The Military Boot Camp returned and we enjoyed the huge inflatable obstacle course outside on the astro turf! We also took part in team building games. … Continue reading →

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Autumn 2 Smiley Reward – Pantomime

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

What an amazing afternoon we have had at Oxford Grove! We have enjoyed a performance of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ as our annual pantomime.  Well done to all of the children who earned enough smileys to fill the back of … Continue reading →

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Harvest Assembly

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Key Stage 2 have enjoyed a Harvest assembly led by Mrs Bain and Year 5B. We talked about and celebrated the Harvest gifts brought in by our families. 5B performed a play to teach us the importance of sharing, being … Continue reading →

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Harvest

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Thank you so much to our amazing families who have contributed towards our Harvest collection! We really appreciate the efforts you have gone to. The Harvest gifts have now been boxed up and will be distributed to the community. 

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Meet the Teacher

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

We have kicked off our new academic year with our annual ‘Meet the Teacher’ meetings.  Parents and families came into school to meet the teachers, go over routines and talk over any issues or questions.

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Thank you!

Posted on July 21, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Thank you so much to all our families for your support this year! We hope you all have an amazing summer holiday. School reopens on Monday 4th September at the usual time of 8:40am. Please see the Leavers blog for … Continue reading →

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Work Related Learning 2017

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Our annual Work Related Learning event was a huge hit! We were lucky enough to have beautiful weather just like last year, so we were able to hold the event in the Key Stage 2 playground.  Thank you so much … Continue reading →

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KS2 Music Assembly

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Today, we have enjoyed music performances by Year 5 and the School Choir. Every year, Year 5 have the opportunity to learn to play the djembe drum and a brass instrument, led by specialist music teachers, Mr Bamford and Mr … Continue reading →

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Alfa Music Festival 2017 – photos and videos

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Here are the full photos and videos from our performances at the Alfa Music Festival last night. Well done to all those who took part, who have been practising for so long – you were amazing! Children of the World … Continue reading →

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Alfa Music Festival 2017

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Tonight, our choir have enjoyed taking part in the Alfa Music Festival! Well done to all those involved – more pictures and videos to follow soon!

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NSPCC – Speak out, Stay Safe

Posted on June 19, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Today, the children have taken part in assemblies and some classes have had workshops from the NSPCC. We learned all about Speak Out and Stay Safe. The message is that if something is bothering us, worrying us or feels wrong, … Continue reading →

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Bollywood Dancing Parent Workshops

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Mrs Thompson
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Summer 1 Smiley Reward – the Circus

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

On Friday, Reception, Key Stage 1 and Year 6 took part in their Smiley reward, and today it was Key Stage 2’s turn. The children have all enjoyed learning a variety of circus skills, including plate spinning, scarf waving, balancing, … Continue reading →

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New Parents Intake Meeting

Posted on May 15, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

This morning, we have held our new parents intake meeting for the new Nursery and Reception classes. Mrs Ainscough (Foundation Stage lead) and other members of staff talked about what our school is like, and parents of children currently in … Continue reading →

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Competition Winners

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

In our assembly this afternoon, we have been giving out lots of prizes! The winners of Mrs Calland’s bookmark competition were announced – well done to all those who won! Also, some teachers in school have been holding blogging competitions … Continue reading →

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World Book Day

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

We have had an amazing World Book Day! Well done to all of our children who have dressed up in such fantastic costumes, and well done to all of those parents and carers who have helped out! We hope you … Continue reading →

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Fundraising for Christie’s

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Every year in the Autumn term, our School Council chooses charities to support. These charities are chosen by the children, who have to give presentations to explain why their chosen charity should be supported. The Council then decide from this … Continue reading →

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Safer Internet Day 2017

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Today, the Digital Leaders have helped Mrs Thompson to run a parent’s awareness session as part of our Safer Internet Day celebrations. Parents were invited into school to see a short presentation on how to keep children safe online and … Continue reading →

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Parent Reading Workshop

Posted on January 30, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

This morning, our school has invited parents in to take part in our second learning workshop, ‘How We Teach Reading’. Parents listened to a short presentation from Miss Harvey and Mrs Calland, and then were able to spend time in … Continue reading →

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Artist Workshops

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Over the last three days, Years 1-6 have enjoyed art workshops with Emma! The children have used a wide variety of artistic techniques and media to create a collage. What was your favourite thing about the art workshops?

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Maths Calculation Workshop- 14th November 2016

Posted on November 14, 2016 by 027daym

Thank you very much to the 80 families who were able to attend our calculation workshop. It was great to see so many parents and carers work alongside and support their children in a maths session. We hope that you … Continue reading →

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Harvest

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

Today we have celebrated Harvest. Thank you to all of our parents who donated so generously. We have boxed up all of the gifts and they have been given out to members of the community. Any remaining donations have been … Continue reading →

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Zulu Dancers

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

Today, we have enjoyed our first Smiley Reward of 2016-2017! The whole school enjoyed watching the Zulu Dancers perform in assembly, in the morning and in the afternoon. We also took part in special workshops with the Zulus in our … Continue reading →

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Reading Competition

Posted on September 23, 2016 by

Thank you for all the brilliant competition entries that I received to tell the school what you love about reading. The winners were: 1B – Michael 1F – Caitlyn 2L – Tia 2B – Eshal and Amelia 3K – Grace … Continue reading →

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Music Assembly

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

Today, we held our annual Music Assembly, where our parents got the opportunity to see the Oxford Grove Choir singing their music festival songs and the Year 5 parents got to see what they have been learning in their music … Continue reading →

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Family Learning

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

In April, we began hosting Maths Family Learning workshops. These workshops were for parents of children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, and were held every Monday between 9am and 12pm. As part of the workshops, parents were helped … Continue reading →

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