We have been working really hard in our computing sessions this half term. We have thought about what technology is and explored the tablets looking at improving our mouse control skills. We used paintz.app to paint a self portrait adding a label and learning to save a copy of our work.
Today we…

We really enjoyed rounding off our learning about the Great Fire of London by making some bread just like Thomas Farriner the baker, it was lovely to talk about each of the key events that we had learned about as we got busy imagining what life might have been like during the great fire.

We would like to welcome all of our families, friends and the community to our Christmas Market on Thursday 5th December ❄

⭐️ Save the date ⭐️

Our Alston Primary School Christmas production of ‘I’m Gonna Shine’! will take place on Thursday 12th December in the school hall

Want to improve your voice choice and enjoy listening to a range of new stories? This could be the perfect thing for you!

Visit https://home.oxfordowl.co.uk/storyteller-videos/storyteller-videos-chapter-books/

There are a range of stories to enjoy and are perfect for 10 minutes of relaxing…

We hope that you are all having a lovely half term! Fred has a spooky sound for you to enjoy today- we hope you like it! Sure it's pure :-)

Keep recapping your speedy sounds and we will see you all next week- we can't wait to get started on our new batch of books!

See you…

Spooky books to read this Halloween

From seriously spine-tingling stories to tales about the silliest of spooks, Oxford Owl's collection of Halloween reading recommendations is packed full of books to entertain 2–12 year-olds on long, dark Autumn…

PC Joel made the very special effort to come and talk to us all about fireworks and bonfire safety. Remember: have fun, but be safe!

Cross Fell were super stars during the Harvest Festival on Friday. Everyone has been working so hard each week learning new songs. We all enjoyed listening to the readings, poems and prayers to celebrate the importance of giving to those in need at harvest.

So far nearly 2000 wildflower plugs have been planted at Fairhill, they are planning on planting the final ones this Saturday if anyone wants to go along and be involved................Celebration cake too when its all done!

We are continuing to work hard on learning our sounds in our daily Read, Write, Inc phonics sessions.

We are often asked about what parents can do to support at home- the key thing that we can advise is to read with your child as often as you can.

However we also wanted to share some short…

 Introducing Ted’s Tales

This is Flinty Fell’s class bear Ted.

When it is your turn, Ted will be coming to stay over with you to read.

Ted will visit a different person from Flinty each night of the week, and the aim is to read something to him of your choice.

It could be the current…