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Legends Family Adventure virtual assembly – Safer Internet Day

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Mrs Thompson

Today, on Safer Internet Day, we all took part in a live streamed assembly by Google, along with 10 other schools – including a school in the USA! This was our whole school prize for winning the Legends Family Adventure … Continue reading →

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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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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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Apply for a secondary school place

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Mrs Thompson

Thank you to all parents who attended our Year 6 SATs and transition meeting. Please follow the link to apply for a secondary school place for your child: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/admissions/secondary-school-places Please click the links below to access the September 2020 secondary … Continue reading →

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‘How We Teach Reading’ parent workshop

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Mrs Thompson

We have had a fabulous morning showing all our amazing work in reading! Over 90 parents and carers attended our ‘How We Teach Reading’ workshop this morning. Thank you so much to all who could attend, and thank you for … Continue reading →

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NSPCC

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Mrs Thompson

Today, we have taken part in assemblies with the NSPCC. We have learned about how to speak out about things that are upsetting or worrying us so we can stay safe. We talked about our rights and why it is … 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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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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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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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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Author and Poet Jane Clarke’s Visit

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Mrs Thompson

Author and poet Jane Clarke visited our school today! All of the KS2 classes enjoyed workshops with her, where she read her books, talked about the process of writing and getting books published and shared some of her writing tips … Continue reading →

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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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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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John Rice – Poet

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

Today, a poet came to visit us! His name is John Rice, and we had a whole school assembly with him. He read us loads of his poems, and we did lots of movement and actions! Check out our class … Continue reading →

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Damien Harvey – Author in School

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

KS1 really enjoyed their workshops today with Damien Harvey! Check out the class blogs to see more information about what the children learned. After school, Damien Harvey sold some of his books and autographed them for the children. Parents and … Continue reading →

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Parent Bollywood Dancing

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

Today we hosted an after-school event for our parents to come and learn Bollywood dancing! Our dancing tutor was Salma from Salma’s Bollywood Academy, and she has spent the day working with each of our classes to teach them Bollywood … Continue reading →

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Transition Workshop

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

Last night, Oxford Grove hosted a transition workshop for all of our Year 5 parents.  Our workshop was led by Mrs Gregory and supported by Miss Harvey, Mrs Day and Mrs Thompson. We focused on the SATs assessments and how … Continue reading →

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Speakeasy Healthy Relationships Workshops

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

Today, we have hosted our first Healthy Relationships workshop for our Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 parents! Thank you to all our parents who came, and please remember the next dates for the course: Tuesday 19th April at … Continue reading →

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SMILEY REWARD! Zulu Nation

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

What an amazing day we have had at Oxford Grove! The fabulous dancers from Zulu Nation came into our school and gave three amazing performances! They also completed workshops with some of the classes, teaching them how to play African … Continue reading →

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Pop Project

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

Oxford Grove really enjoyed the Pop Project! To go to the Pop Project, the children must fill the front half of their second smiley card. Well done to everybody – you have worked hard for this reward! Take a look at … Continue reading →

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Safer Internet Day 2016 Parent Workshop

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

Today, we have hosted our Safer Internet Day 2016 parent workshop! We discussed the different risks that could be posed to children, looking at content, conduct, contact and commercialism. We also looked at the CEOP button as a way of … Continue reading →

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Safer Internet Day 2016

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Mrs Thompson

This week, Oxford Grove are celebrating Safer Internet Week, in conjunction with Safer Internet Day, a global celebration which aims to promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.  In 2016, the theme … Continue reading →

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Anti-Bullying Workshop

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Mrs Thompson

Today, Oxford Grove has taken part in an Anti-Bullying Workshop.   The different year groups all did different work themed on friendships and bullying. The workshop was organised by Mrs Bevin, who is in charge of PSHE. Some quotes from … Continue reading →

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