Inspired by Eric Carle’s stories and illustrations…we’ve mixed our own colours and explored a range of resources and techniques. We are confident, creative, independent learners. EAS Early Years EAS_ExpressiveArts EAS Health, Wellbeing & Equity

Congratulations to our Seren yr Wythnos winners. Da iawn both!

Happy half term!! 🌟👏🏽🌈 We’ve had a lovely last week visiting the library, writing letters and leaflets and reinforcing our number skills🤩 We look forward to seeing you back after your well deserved rest!🙌🏼 Blackwood Primary

We explored our sewing box today!
We used amazing hand-eye coordination to practice our sewing skills. 🪡
We can’t wait to develop this skill further. Blackwood Primary

Excellent day at cricket with both teams. Both teams showing great skills and teamwork with fantastic results to show for this 🏏 CCBC Sport Caerphilly Blackwood Primary

We have been learning to act out familiar routines and take on roles in our play, whilst exploring the small world area. Lots of imagination and conversations were used whilst we were playing. Blackwood Primary

Awesome use of the Micro:bit Educational Foundation today. Creating an intruder alarm to guard against Tomb raiders at the Great Pyramid of Giza EAS STEM Next to create multiple sensors to cover multiple chambers. Blackwood Primary

In Year 5 we have been developing our musical talents by performing some simple songs on the Ukuleles!

Finding natural materials to make musical instruments in forest schools today was so much fun! 🎶🥁 #wegotrhythm EAS_ExpressiveArts EAS Health, Wellbeing & Equity

We’ve been using #picollage to add pictures, add and change text size , colour and font . We have been using different backgrounds and have been manipulating images by cropping and changing layouts, all whilst sequencing the life of a bee 🐝 Gareth Morgan

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is an opportunity to raise awareness and develop our understanding of mental health, how we can protect it, and how we can support those who need it.

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Being mindful with your movement can help you maximise the mental health benefits. Why not try a mindful exercise, like mindful walking?

Remember, movement is self-care. 💜

Get more tips: mentalhealth.org.uk/movement-tips

#MomentsForMovement #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Checking in with yourself is important for your mental health. #mentalhealthawareness

There is no better time to start a conversation with your child about mental health. Here are some questions you can ask to get the conversation going. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Useful wellbeing links for anyone who may need someone to talk to. #MentalHealthAwareness

We are developing our language patterns. We love the game, ‘No Snakes No Ladders’ 🐍 🪜 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cefnogi'r Gymraeg

Froebel taught the value of unity & connectedness - growing, harvesting, preparing & finally eating something you have planted is such a rewarding experience. ⤵️

Thanks to our governor Richard Wilks for coming to talk to us about water and for setting our STEM challenge to keep our plants hydrated in the summer! 💦🪴🫛🌞 EAS STEM Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Year 5 using Micro:bit Educational Foundation Microbits to create soil moisture to check when out allotments need water Blackwood Primary

We found a ladybird amongst the rhubarb. We watched the ladybird for a while and how it flew from our finger to the leaves. We were inspired by the ladybird visitor and painted our own, independently getting our own paints to create symmetrical ladybird spots. Blackwood Primary