Burtonwood Community Primary School

💦⚡ Year 6 – Would You Risk It? Workshop

Year 6 took part in an engaging and thought-provoking Would You Risk It? workshop, designed to help pupils recognise risks and make informed decisions as they prepare for their transition to high school.

During the session, pupils were presented with a range of real-life scenarios and asked to rate them on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the least risky and 10 being the most risky. The scenarios covered a variety of important topics, including carrying a knife for protection, using e-bikes and e-scooters, swimming in lakes, ponds and canals, and communicating with strangers online.

The children took part in some excellent discussions, exploring why certain situations can be dangerous and learning about the laws associated with them. They also considered real-life incidents from the local area, helping them to understand how these risks can have serious consequences.

Later in the workshop, pupils worked together to identify potential risks within different scenarios, such as entering abandoned buildings, deliberately starting fires and staying safe online. They then discussed practical ways to reduce risks and make safer choices in everyday situations.

The workshop encouraged pupils to think critically about their actions, consider the possible consequences of risky behaviour and develop strategies to keep themselves and others safe. It was a valuable learning experience that provided important life skills.

A huge thank you to the volunteers who delivered the session and helped Year 6 gain a greater understanding of personal safety and responsible decision-making. ⚡💦

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https://burtonwoodcp.co.uk/news/2026-06-16-year-6-would-you-risk-it-workshop

🎨✨ Year 5 Mixed Media Self-Portraits

Year 5 have been showcasing their creativity in Art by creating impressive mixed media self-portraits using photographs and a range of different materials.

The children studied photographs of themselves, carefully observing their facial features, expressions and proportions. They then used a variety of artistic techniques and materials to create unique self-portraits, experimenting with texture, colour and pattern to add interest and detail to their work.

Throughout the project, the children explored how different materials can be combined to create a mixed media effect. They thoughtfully selected resources to represent features such as hair, skin tones and clothing, resulting in a collection of highly individual pieces of artwork.

This project encouraged the children to develop their observational drawing skills, creativity and confidence while learning how artists use a range of media to achieve different effects.

Well done, Year 5, for producing such creative and eye-catching artwork. 🖼️⭐

Click on the link below to see more on our website:

https://burtonwoodcp.co.uk/news/2026-06-17-year-5-art-mixed-media-self-portraits

📚🐠 Reception Literacy Learning

In Literacy, Reception have been reading the story Somebody Swallowed Stanley. The story is about a plastic bag called Stanley that is mistaken for food and swallowed by different animals in the ocean. Through the story, the children have been learning about the importance of looking after the environment and keeping animals safe from litter.

To help put their learning into action, Reception visited Willow Wood and took part in a litter pick. The children worked hard to collect rubbish and help keep the area clean for the animals that live there and visit the woodland.

The children had some fantastic discussions about why litter can be harmful to wildlife and how everyone can play a part in protecting the environment. They were excellent role models and showed great care for the world around them.

Well done, Reception, for helping to make a difference and keeping Willow Wood a safer place for wildlife! 🌍🌳🗑️

Click on the link below to see more on our website:

https://burtonwoodcp.co.uk/news/2026-06-16-reception-literacy-learning

🐟🎨 Reception Get Creative Making Fish Collages

This week in creative work, the children have been making colourful fish collages.

Firstly, they carefully cut out fish shapes before using pieces of tissue paper to create scales. The children enjoyed choosing different colours and patterns to make each fish unique. Finally, they added a googly eye to bring their fish to life.👀

This activity helped the children develop their cutting, sticking and fine motor skills while encouraging their creativity and imagination. They showed great concentration and worked hard to create their fantastic pieces of artwork.

Well done to everyone for producing such bright and colourful fish! 🐠🌊⭐

Click on the link below to see more on our website:

https://burtonwoodcp.co.uk/news/2026-06-12-reception-get-creative-making-fish-collages

🧭📌 Year 5 Orienteering

In PE, Year 5 took part in an orienteering lesson. Working with a partner, the children were challenged to study a map and plan the most efficient route to visit a series of outdoor markers.

After carefully discussing and planning their routes, the children headed outside to put their ideas into practice. They timed themselves as they navigated around the course, testing how accurate and effective their route planning had been.

The lesson focused on developing map-reading skills, strategic thinking and teamwork. The children worked collaboratively with their partners, sharing ideas and making decisions together to complete the challenge as quickly as possible.

It was fantastic to see the children demonstrating excellent communication and problem-solving skills throughout the activity. Everyone enjoyed the challenge, and there were some very impressive route plans on display. Well done Year 5! 📌🧭

Click on the link to see more on our website:

https://burtonwoodcp.co.uk/news/2026-06-09-year-5-orienteering

⏲️🏃🏻 Year 2 Science Investigation

In Science, Year 2 have been learning about how to observe patterns over time by carrying out their own investigation.

The children worked together to plan an enquiry to find out whether practising exercise regularly would make a difference to their fitness levels. They decided to time how long it took them to complete four laps of the playground each day over a period of seven days.

Each day, the children have been timing their four laps and carefully recording their results. As they are only on Day 3 of their investigation, they are beginning to look for patterns and think about factors that might affect the outcome.

Today was the first day that the children completed their laps wearing their PE kits, which led to some discussions about whether wearing different clothing and footwear might make running easier and therefore affect their times. They discussed how scientists try to keep tests as fair as possible and identified variables that could influence their results.

We are looking forward to completing the investigation over the coming days and analysing the final results to see whether regular exercise has made a difference to their performance.

Well done, Year 2!🏃🏻⏲️

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https://burtonwoodcp.co.uk/news/2026-06-10-year-2-science-june-2026

🏉👟 Year 3 & 4 Rugby Coaching

Today, Year 3 and Year 4 were excited to take part in their first rugby coaching session with Hannah from Warrington Wolves.

The children have a fantastic opportunity to learn from an experienced coach, develop a range of rugby skills including passing, catching, teamwork, movement and game awareness. Throughout today's session, pupils have shown great enthusiasm, determination and sportsmanship as they have taken part in a variety of fun and engaging activities.

As well as improving their physical skills, the children have been learning the importance of communication, resilience and working together as a team. They have enjoyed challenging themselves, building confidence and encouraging one another to succeed.

Thank you to Hannah and Warrington Wolves for providing this valuable experience. Opportunities such as these help to inspire children to lead active, healthy lifestyles while introducing them to new sports and developing a love of physical activity.

Well done to all of Year 3 and Year 4 for their excellent participation and positive attitudes throughout the coaching sessions. We look forward to seeing their rugby skills continue to grow. 👟🏉

Click on the link below to see more on our website:

https://burtonwoodcp.co.uk/news/2026-06-10-year-3-and-4-rugby-2026

🛣️🚲 Year 6 Road Safety Workshop

Year 6 recently took part in an informative Road Safety Workshop, where they learned how to stay safe when travelling as passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.

Throughout the session, pupils explored a range of important safety topics and discussed how their choices can help keep themselves and others safe when using roads and pavements. The workshop encouraged children to think carefully about potential dangers and how to reduce risks in everyday situations.

As passengers, the children learned why wearing a seatbelt on every journey is essential, no matter how short the trip may be. They discussed how seatbelts protect people in the event of sudden braking or an accident and why it is important to sit sensibly and avoid distracting the driver.

As many of our Year 6 pupils prepare for greater independence and their transition to secondary school, the workshop provided valuable life skills that will help them make safe and responsible choices. We hope that they will continue to use the advice they have learned and share these important road safety messages with family and friends.

A big thank you to our visitor for delivering such an informative and enjoyable workshop. 🚲🛣️

Click on the link below to read more on our website:

https://burtonwoodcp.co.uk/news/2026-06-08-year-6-road-safety-workshop-2026

🟢💦 Gunge the Teacher

What an amazing afternoon at our much-anticipated Gunge the Teacher event!

After a couple of weeks of voting, the results were finally revealed. The three members of staff who received the most votes – and therefore earned themselves a very messy surprise – were:-

🥇 Mr Heatley – 1st Place

🥈 Miss Harvey – 2nd Place

🥉 Mrs Middlemore – 3rd Place

With parents, carers and children cheering them on, our brave volunteers took their seats in the hot spot and were thoroughly covered in slime!

There were lots of laughs and plenty of gunge as everyone enjoyed watching the event unfold.

Thank you to everyone who took part by voting for their chosen teacher and helping to make the event such a memorable one.

We are delighted to announce that together we raised an incredible £393! This fantastic amount will go directly to the PTFA, helping to fund activities, resources and experiences that benefit all of our children throughout the school year.

A huge thank you goes to Mrs Steven and our PTFA members for organising the event, to our staff who were such great sports, and to all of our families and pupils for their generosity and support. Events like these not only raise valuable funds but also create great memories and bring our school community together.

Well done to everyone involved – especially Mr Heatley, Miss Harvey and Mrs Middlemore, who took one for the team and faced the gunge with great humour. 🟢💦

Click on the link below to visit our website:

https://burtonwoodcp.co.uk/news/2026-06-10-gunge-the-teacher

** Reminder **

Our Colour Run & Summer Event will take place on Friday 3rd July straight after school.

🎨 Colour Run or Bubble Run – £5.00 per child (includes a medal)

To take part, children must have:

* A completed and signed waiver form returned to school
* A wristband issued by the school
* Suitable eye protection (e.g. sunglasses or goggles)
* A white T-shirt to wear during the event

Please note that children without a wristband will be unable to participate.

There will also be stalls and refreshments available, making it a fun afternoon for the whole family.

Tickets are available from the school office and must be purchased by Wednesday 24th June. Unfortunately, no tickets can be sold after this date as colour powder needs to be ordered in advance.

Don't forget to return sponsorship forms too – the class that raises the most sponsorship money will win a special prize! 🏆

Thank you for your support.