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title: "Blog Author: Andrew Townsend"
url: "https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/author/Andrew"
school: "St Stephen's Kearsley Moor CofE Primary School"
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# Blog Author: Andrew Townsend

 [![Image of NSPCC Speak Up, Stay Safe Assembly](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/B79548FE-FD59-4529-93B9-2E9345DDE666.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-04-04-09-11-33-nspcc-speak-up-stay-safe-assembly)

4 April 2023

#### [NSPCC Speak Up, Stay Safe Assembly](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-04-04-09-11-33-nspcc-speak-up-stay-safe-assembly)

Starting the morning with the NSPCC Speak Up, Stay Safe assembly.
Some key messages for our children.

 [Continue reading](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-04-04-09-11-33-nspcc-speak-up-stay-safe-assembly)

 [![Image of Design Technology](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/FFC888A6-D3DA-4EA2-AB65-C4688C6E3D2A.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-28-14-53-53-design-technology)

28 March 2023

#### [Design Technology](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-28-14-53-53-design-technology)

In our Design Technology topic - Mini Greenhouses, we are exploring stable structures.
This has involved us using our Maths knowledge, team work and cutting and sticking skills.

 [Continue reading](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-28-14-53-53-design-technology)

 [![Image of Water Cycle in a Bag](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/569C774F-E5B6-4868-B386-626DBFB33086.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-24-13-51-19-water-cycle-in-a-bag)

24 March 2023

#### [Water Cycle in a Bag](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-24-13-51-19-water-cycle-in-a-bag)

As part of our Science work the children have made their very own water cycle in a bag, great for demonstrating their learning…

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 [![Image of Gassy Balloons Experiment](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/9078F9B4-BF88-44D7-B998-64E206FC3282.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-17-11-04-15-gassy-balloons-experiment)

17 March 2023

#### [Gassy Balloons Experiment](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-17-11-04-15-gassy-balloons-experiment)

Our ‘Gassy Balloons’ experiment is underway. The Year 4 Scientists are using lots of skills…
A great end to our school Science Week!

 [Continue reading](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-17-11-04-15-gassy-balloons-experiment)

 [![Image of Gifted &amp; Talented Computing ](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/6BD47B14-7588-4FA2-AB2C-E108BB11D9E3.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-13-14-43-18-gifted-talented-computing)

13 March 2023

#### [Gifted &amp; Talented Computing ](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-13-14-43-18-gifted-talented-computing)

Probots in the last session of our Gifted &amp; Talented Computing afternoon.

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 [![Image of Gifted &amp; Talented Computing - Robotics](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/B9370148-81F5-413F-BDB2-E371E4EDB9DA.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-13-14-18-34-gifted-talented-computing-robotics)

13 March 2023

#### [Gifted &amp; Talented Computing - Robotics](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-13-14-18-34-gifted-talented-computing-robotics)

Robotics in the last session!
Great fun with the Spheros?

Even governor, Mr Seggi, stopped by to have a go…

 [Continue reading](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-13-14-18-34-gifted-talented-computing-robotics)

 [![Image of Gifted &amp; Talented Computing Session](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/415F50F6-54D3-47C4-AAC9-A178FEFA9DE2.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-13-13-30-40-gifted-talented-computing-session)

13 March 2023

#### [Gifted &amp; Talented Computing Session](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-13-13-30-40-gifted-talented-computing-session)

Our Y1/2 Gifted and Talented session for local schools with Mr Chaudry is underway this afternoon, starting with some coding experimenting on the Scratch Jnr program.

 [Continue reading](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-13-13-30-40-gifted-talented-computing-session)

 [![Image of World Book Day](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/CC7230DD-8981-458F-BBED-F23BD221AFC2.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-03-10-12-18-world-book-day)

3 March 2023

#### [World Book Day](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-03-10-12-18-world-book-day)

A fabulous effort for World Book Day celebration.
Thank you to all the adults for your amazing help and support, the children look amazing!

 [Continue reading](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-03-03-10-12-18-world-book-day)

 [![Image of Safer Internet Day](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/C49DFE39-5AB5-4941-BD4F-18EB2D6782A8.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-02-14-11-39-54-safer-internet-day)

14 February 2023

#### [Safer Internet Day](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-02-14-11-39-54-safer-internet-day)

In English, we are creating our own e-safety posters based on this year’s Safer Internet Day theme!

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 [![Image of NSPCC Number Day](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/FDBE41A5-914D-4F5C-9529-55F7E41A10AA.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-02-03-09-17-19-nspcc-number-day)

3 February 2023

#### [NSPCC Number Day](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-02-03-09-17-19-nspcc-number-day)

Year 4 looking number-tastic!

Thank you all so much for supporting such an important charity in the NSPCC.

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 [![Image of Creating Bhajans](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/062538CB-D314-4920-9463-6A5985F13794.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-01-26-14-02-55-creating-bhajans)

26 January 2023

#### [Creating Bhajans](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2023-01-26-14-02-55-creating-bhajans)

We are creating our own Hindu Bahjans (songs of worship) in RE this afternoon.

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 [![Image of Sew Good in Design Technology!](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/E8416DF0-603F-4833-8ACA-E1E93F58B270.jpeg)](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2022-12-13-15-23-47-sew-good-in-design-technology)

13 December 2022

#### [Sew Good in Design Technology!](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2022-12-13-15-23-47-sew-good-in-design-technology)

We have been working hard practising our sewing skills in design technology…

 [Continue reading](https://www.ststephenskearsley.co.uk/blog/2022-12-13-15-23-47-sew-good-in-design-technology)

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