Wow! What a fantastic day we’ve had, SMSJ has had our very own mad scientist (Wacky Jacky) come to school. We’ve watched lots of experiments, made our very own slime and potions and had a fantastic science filled day ! The children’s faces say it all - laughs, giggles and screams!
So much fun on the playground at break & lunch. Tyres, building, swinging, throwing, catching, basketball, hoops, rolling down the hill and having the speaker out on the playground and dancing 💃🏾🕺🏾
Huge thank you to our shed monitors, playground detectives and our Active Leaders 👌🏽
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Our boys team won our first ever gymnastics medal 🥈 and we could not be prouder. The whole team came 5th out of 17 schools, our highest ever placing! Wow! All that hard work paid off! Well done team 🥈
We had so much fun learning new skills, playing games and making new friends at Darwen Cricket Club's new cricket arena. Thank you to John Cordingly from Lancashire Cricket for running the sessions. 🏏
Wow! I am not sure I have seen a group of children put so much energy, passion and enthusiasm into an event. Our hearts burst watching our year 3/4 superstars at the Sportshall Athletics. You have an exciting sporting journey at SMSJ ahead of you 👌🏽
Huge thank you to our 2 leaders who were fantastic helping our younger pupils and encouraging him all the way ☺️
Year 1 enjoyed a fascinating visit from Mrs Ramsden from our local library as part of their History learning about toys through the ages.
Mrs Ramsden brought along a collection of toys from the past, giving the children a wonderful opportunity to see and handle toys that children would have played with many years ago. The children had great fun exploring and playing with the different toys while learning about how they were used.
During the session, the children discussed the similarities and differences between old and modern toys. They noticed that many older toys were made from materials such as wood and metal and did not use batteries or technology, unlike many toys today.
The visit was an engaging and hands-on learning experience that helped bring their History topic to life. A big thank you to Mrs Ramsden for sharing her knowledge and helping the children learn more about toys from the past.
Breaking records again! First time we have ever got through to the Year 5/6 Sports Hall Athletics finals and we are so proud ! 🏃 The children worked incredibly hard to win lots and lots of events and had so much fun.
See you at the finals !
Want to start the day off in the best way possible? Want to get fitter and healthier? Want better concentration throughout the day? Want to get your active 60 minutes in? Want to make friends and socialise? Well come on down to 'BOYLE'S BOOTCAMP'. Open to the whole school every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8.10am. 💪🏽🫵🏼
Our EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Christmas parties were filled with festive fun, laughter, and excitement! The children enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of games, dancing, music, and celebrating with their friends.
A special highlight of the day was a visit from Santa, who delighted the children with his surprise appearance. Every child received a lovely book gift, helping to spread the joy of reading as well as the magic of Christmas.
The parties were a fantastic way to celebrate the end of a busy term and create special memories together. We hope all of our children and families have a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year.
Whole School Christmas Lunch Day
Today, the whole school came together to enjoy our annual Christmas Lunch Day. The hall was filled with festive cheer as children and staff shared a delicious Christmas meal and celebrated the season together.
A huge thank you to our wonderful dinner staff for all their hard work in preparing and serving such a fantastic lunch. Their dedication helped make the day extra special for everyone.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the festive atmosphere, and it was a lovely opportunity for our school community to celebrate together. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day such a success.
Our School Christmas Fayre was a wonderful success and a fantastic way to celebrate the festive season. The event was filled with fun activities, games, stalls, and plenty of Christmas cheer, with children and families enjoying every moment.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to our amazing PTA for all their hard work, support, and dedication in organising the event. Their efforts helped create a truly special afternoon for our school community.
As well as having lots of fun, we were delighted to raise money that will help provide further enriching experiences and opportunities for our children throughout the year. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported the fayre – your generosity is greatly appreciated.