Blacko Primary School

Blacko Newsletter 2025-2026 Date: Friday 16th January 2026" | sway.cloud.microsoft/Z6E6V3Bj93mEtE…

Class 3 began drafting their performance poems in writing this morning, their poems are about the sound collector who has taken all the sounds away from school! Everybody worked hard to get their rhymes in and a range of different sounds.

What an exciting afternoon. One little boy said “I wonder what happened to the dinosaurs.” We used an information book to find out. Later in the afternoon we became archaelogists by carefully digging up dinosaur bones. We put them together just like in the museum. #EYFS

Hartley Class received a very special recipe this morning, Gruffalo Crumble. We worked as a team to follow the recipe, measure out the ingredients and bake our crumble. It was delicious. #EYFS

Class 4 worked collaboratively this morning to explore the original hound of the Baskervilles graphic novel. They discussed the possible plot, the setting, the characters and any clues 🕵️ we could find about the text. We are excited for this book 🙌

Class 4 transformed into a court of law this afternoon as part of our PSHE Citizenship unit of learning. The children took part in a mini trial based on our writing text Sherlock Holmes. We had a defendant, a defence, prosecution, witnesses, jury and a judge. 🧑‍⚖️

Class 3 have been rehearsing in groups for their performance poetry unit in writing. They rewrote stanzas of a poem called ‘The School Kid’s Rap’ and added actions ready to perform in preparation for writing their very own poems.

Class 1 discovered some pine cones, leaves and sticks in the Classroom, along with a note that asked us to head to the rec to look for clues. When we arrived we found orange eyes, a green poisonous wart, purple prickles and sharp pointy teeth. Can you guess this weeks story?

Blacko Newsletter 2025-2026 Date: Friday 9th January 2026" | sway.cloud.microsoft/2gN8kdRsIOGKgY…

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One little boy has been very interested in dinosaurs. He has spread his knowledge throughout our class, which has inspired us all to follow his interest. We used our information books to research the habitats of dinosaurs and their characteristics. We made our own dinosaur land.

In our PSHE learning Class 1 have been understanding why it is important to share and cooperate with others. After observing how some of our teddies interacted with their friends, Miss Grundy set us a challenge to demonstrate that we were incredible sharers. Here’s some examples.

Class 4 have got stuck in straight away to their new RE unit on Hinduism. This afternoon they have been recapping their prior knowledge on Hinduism and then expanding this knowledge through research and collaboration. #collaboration #ambition

What a fab start to the new year here at Blacko! Aladdin at the Municipal Hall, teachers and children loved it 🥰 bring on 2026! 🙌⭐️

Our children (and staff) had a lovely treat this morning at the production of Aladdin at the @PendleLeisure Municipal Hall. They all had a great time and really enjoyed the show, what an amazing way to start the new term 😄🧞‍♂️🎭

Happy new year to all our families, we hope you are having wonderful holiday. A reminder that school starts back for the Spring term on Wednesday 7th January. We’re looking forward to seeing you all later this week ☺️

Wishing all our families and wider community a very merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏻 Thank you for all your support over this past term, looking forward to seeing you all again in the new year 🎆

A very merry Christmas from class 3 who have enjoyed some party games this morning before the Christmas holidays🎄🎅🏻

KS1 absolutely loved their school Christmas dinner yesterday 😋 It was great practice for the big day, with only a week to go! Thank you again to our wonderful kitchen team and all the staff who helped make it such a memorable lunch ☺️ #becollaborative 🎄