<![CDATA[Blewbury C of E Primary School News Feed - News]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D8%26amp%3Bnid%3D1 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:56:40 GMT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:56:40 GMT <![CDATA[ Great Fire of London ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=53 Pupils in Picasso class have started their new topic - The Great Fire of London.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:55:38 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=53 <![CDATA[ Online Safety ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=52 Pupils in Banksy class have been continuing to learn about how to keep safe online.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:56:05 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=52 <![CDATA[ Fantastic Farms ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=51 Pupils in O'Keeffe class have started their new topic of Farms.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:56:20 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=51 <![CDATA[ Tin Foil Forest ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=50 Pupils in Picasso class have started the term with a new text - The Tin Forest. It is an acclaimed picture book written by Helen Ward and illustrated by Wayne Anderson.

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:56:40 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=50 <![CDATA[ Terrific Tuesday ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=49 Banksy class have been busy writing newspaper reports based on the book Tuesday by David Weisner. In the book, frogs start mysteriously flying on one Tuesday night. They get up to mischief, including flying into an old lady's house and watching T.V, getting tangled up in washing and chasing a dog! What we don't know is what will happen next Tuesday. 

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:13:26 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=49 <![CDATA[ Row Row Row! ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=48 Picasso class have been busy rehearsing for their Viking Play. Their performance is a celebration of what they have been learning in History this term. 

Below are some pictures from the dress-rehearsal. 

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:48:59 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=48 <![CDATA[ Spot the Dots! ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=47 In maths this week, Miss Buckler has been trying to trick the pupils by making a number with counters, then getting the pupils to close their eyes and taking-away or adding a counter, and they need to spot if they have more or less! 

In PSHE they have been thinking about ways to help the planet. 

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:53:26 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=47 <![CDATA[ Creative Castles ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=46 Following their trip to Oxford Castle, pupils in Goldsworthy class have been busy making their own castle models, ready to share with parents next week. They have also been acting out the story of Empress Matilda, ready to write their own stories about this. 

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:26:57 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=46 <![CDATA[ Castle Research ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=45 Pupils in Goldsworthy class have been researching Castles as part of the learning in History.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:57:09 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=45 <![CDATA[ Wonderful Weaving ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=44 Pupils in Picasso class have been learning the technique of weaving, in the style of the Anglo-Saxons. 

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:33:51 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=44 <![CDATA[ Order Order! ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=43 This week, pupils in Banksy class held a court session to decide if Goldilocks had broken the law. 

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:23:52 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=43 <![CDATA[ Chinese New Year ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=42 Pupils in O'Keeffe class have been having a wonderful time learning about how New Year is celebrated in other cultures.

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:15:48 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=42 <![CDATA[ Santa fly past ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=33 Thank you to the team at RAF Benson who flew a very special guest over the school, on their way to taking donated gifts to the children’s ward in the John Radcliffe hospital. Ho ho ho….

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:43 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=33 <![CDATA[ Seriously good circuits! ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=32 Pupils in Picasso class have been exploring how to make a bulb light up. They worked in groups to make series circuits.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:55:27 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=32 <![CDATA[ Shape! ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=31 Pupils in Goldsworthy class have been exploring  2D and 3D shapes and number lines in maths this week.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:54:12 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=31 <![CDATA[ Brilliant Boxes ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=30 Pupils in Banksy class have been busy writing persuasive texts around a plastic free Christmas.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:52:37 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=30 <![CDATA[ Making Menorahs ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=29 Pupils in O’Keeffe class have each made a menorah, a cendelaibrum used in Jusdasim, to support their learnning about Hanukkah.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:50:47 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=29 <![CDATA[ Poppies ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=9 This week, pupils in O’Keeffe have been make poppies using different media to support their understanding of remembrance.

]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 10:06:25 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=9 <![CDATA[ Zooming Rockets ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=8 This week in Goldsworhty class, the children have created rockets for their poem unit – moving the rockets in motions of alliteration – zim zam zoom.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:57:04 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=8 <![CDATA[ Pledges ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=7 Banksy class have been busy with lots of anti-bullying week activities.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:56:16 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=7 <![CDATA[ Beowulf ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=6 Pupils in Picasso class have been using Beowulf as their focus text in English. This week they finished the book and as a fitting end, wrote tributes to Beowulf, which they then read out in class during a role play session.

]]> Tue, 2 Dec 2025 09:58:10 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=6 <![CDATA[ Remembrance Service ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=10 On Tuesday, our school community came together for a deeply moving Remembrance Service, which was very well attended by pupils, staff, parents, and members of the local community. It was a time to pause, reflect, and give thanks for the bravery and sacrifice of those who have served and continue to serve.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:57:38 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=10 <![CDATA[ Super Solar System ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=12 Pupils in Banksy class have been writing explanantion texts about our solar system.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:23:09 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=12 <![CDATA[ Zoo Lab ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=11 Last week, the children in Reception had the great opportunity of joining  pre school for their Zoo Lab experience. They got to handle a range of animals, including a Giant African Snail.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:58:15 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=11 <![CDATA[ Haiku Poems ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=14 This week, pupils in Picasso class have written and published Haiku poems about water and nature.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:27:37 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=14 <![CDATA[ Halloween Cookies ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=13 Pupils in Picasso class had a competition to design Halloween themed cookies.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:59:08 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=13 <![CDATA[ Diwali ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=15 In this week’s assembly, we learned about Diwali, the festival of lights, and how it is celebrated around the world. The children enjoyed discovering the traditions, colours, and meanings behind this joyful celebration.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:59:24 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=15 <![CDATA[ Goldsworthy Geography ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=16 In Geography this week, pupils in Goldsworthy class have been creating research posters on the 7 continents.

]]> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 18:33:57 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=16 <![CDATA[ Exploring Miracles ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=23 This week, pupils in Picasso class have been looking at miracles in RE and created their own cartoons about them.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:41:20 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=23 <![CDATA[ Francis Drake – Hero or Villain? ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=26 Pupils in Banksy class have had a second debate. In History, they have been learning about Sir Francis Drake. Pupils were tasked with deciding if his actions were good or perhaps those of a pirate.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:44:07 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=26 <![CDATA[ Little Red Hen ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=17 This week, Pupils in O’Keeffe class have been learning the story of Little Red Hen. They have also been printing and creating collages with a harvest theme.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:31:31 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=17 <![CDATA[ Habitats and Beebots ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=20 In Science this week, pupils in Goldsworthy class have been exploring habitats and micro habitats around the school.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:36:45 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=20 <![CDATA[ Beautiful Blewbury ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=21 Pupil in Goldsworthy class went on a walk around the village this week to support their topic ‘Beautiful Blewbury’. The spotted the blue plaque where Kenneth Grahame lived, author of the book Wind in The Willows, which they are reading in class.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:38:39 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=21 <![CDATA[ Super Subitising! ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=18 In maths this week, pupils in O’Keeffe class have been subitising, making cards with patters on to match a given digit. They have also been exploring repeating patterns.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:33:05 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=18 <![CDATA[ Banksy Debate ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=27 This week in Science, pupils in Banksy have been learning debating skills alongside their scientific knowldge. Year 5s were tasked with sahring why the Earth could be flat, whilst the Year 6 pupils tried to prove it was round.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:44:52 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=27 <![CDATA[ Picasso Publishing ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=24 This week, pupils in Picasso class have continued their setting descriptions. They have spent time editing and improving their work, to have a final ‘best’ published copy. Well done!

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:41:53 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=24 <![CDATA[ Picasso Class News ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=25 Pupils in Picasso class have been impressing Ms Jackson with their brilliant descriptive writing, using expanded noun phrases. They have also been exploring adding three addends in maths.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:42:57 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=25 <![CDATA[ Marvellous maths ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=22 Pupils in Goldsworthy class have made a strong start to term by showing Miss Vink their maths skills.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:39:55 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=22 <![CDATA[ Collage ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=28 Pupils in Banksy class have been using a variety of wall paper swatches to create their own collage pictures, with brilliant results!

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:47:42 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=28 <![CDATA[ Self-portaits ]]> https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=19 O’Keeffe class have started the term by colour mixing to create self protraits, with colourful backgrounds. They have also started to explore number matching in maths.

]]> Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:34:29 GMT https://www.blewbury.oxon.sch.uk/news/?pid=8&nid=1&storyid=19