Children have been taking part in the National Education Nature Park’s programme. This empowers children and young people to make a positive difference to both their own and nature’s future. They have recently taken part in the ‘Habitat Heroes’ where they identified places for wildlife that we have on our site, and mapped them on an interactive map.
Mrs Appleton Jones
Welcome to Boost Group!
Summer 2025
Children who attend our ‘Boost Group’ have been identified as needing an extra ‘boost’ with their learning.
Each morning, each child will work to develop their speaking and listening, reading, writing and maths skills.
Here you will find further information about what your child in Boost Group will be learning in other areas of the curriculum, along with other useful information.
Topic: Manchester
This term we will be learning about the Manchester. We will learning about where Manchester is located. We will also study Manchester over time tracing how several aspects of national history are reflected in the locality.
Science: Materials
In the materials unit we will learn about solids, liquids and gases and investigate if a material can change its state.
Art
The children will be focussing on developing their printing skills.
PHSE: JIGSAW Relationships
Our school follows a scheme called Jigsaw and this term Boost group children will complete a unit called ‘Relationships’ which the children consider who they are as a person in terms of their characteristics and personal qualities. They will consider the positive and negative aspects of being online and the rights and responsibilities that they have when on line.
RE:
In RE the children will be learning ‘What can we learn from religions about what is right and wrong?’
PE: Athletics
The children will have the sports coach working with them on a Wednesday afternoon. This half term, the children will be developing their knowledge and skills of athletics.
Please ensure your child has correct and full PE kit is in school all week as PE days may change to accommodate other activities taking place in school.
Music:
The children will continue using Charanga scheme to progress their music skills.
Year 3 children will continue to learn how to play a brass instrument with Tameside music service. Music lessons are every Monday. If your child would like to take their brass instrument home to practice, a deposit can be paid to the office allowing them to take it home.
Computing: Desktop Publishing
This term children will become familiar with the terms ‘text’ and ‘images’ and understand that they can be used to communicate messages. They will use desktop publishing software and consider careful choices of font size, colour and type to edit and improve documents. They will start to add text and images to create their own pieces of work using desktop publishing software
Forest School
Children in Boost Group will continue to have the fantastic opportunity to take part in Forest Schooling each Tuesday. We venture out in all sorts of weather conditions and therefore children should have waterproof and warm clothing and sturdy footwear. On sunnier days, the children may need a sunhat and sun cream.
Other Support
To help support each child’s individual needs, children may take part in other activities to support their needs. These may include Zones of Regulation, speech and language, motor skills, Lego therapy, social skills, memory skills or support with specific life skills.
Home Reading:
We ask that you read with your child as often as possible and sign their reading record a minimum of twice weekly in line with school policy. We will check reading records and change reading books every Friday. We monitor reading, homework and PE kits as part of our Assertive Mentoring Scheme.
Homework
Homework will be issued each Thursday and should be completed each week and handed in by each Tuesday to achieve GREEN for Homework in Assertive Mentoring. If it is handed it in on Wednesday or Thursday you will achieve YELLOW. If you don’t hand your homework in you will be RED for that week.
Other important information:
Please ensure your child’s name is clearly written in all your school uniform.
Please ensure that your child has a reusable water bottle (these can be ordered via Parentpay) to ensure that they can stay hydrated.
Children have a login for Active Learn, Readingeggs, Spellingshed and Times Table Rockstars.. Each of these will help support your child’s learning and can be used at home. Please ask an adult if you lose or forget your login.
KEEP IN TOUCH!
Parents & Carers are always very welcome to call in to discuss any aspect of their child’s learning, any other area of their school life or just to say ‘hello’.
If there is anything you need, or any help we can give you with anything, please let me know by either messaging on Google Classroom or speaking to us.
We are available after school, except on Wednesdays because that’s when we have our Staff Meeting. If a matter is urgent, you can always speak to an adult in the morning.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Appleton-Jones, Mrs Chambers, Mrs Farrington, Mrs Holt, Miss Newton and Miss Turner
Welcome to Boost Group!
Summer 2025
Children who attend our ‘Boost Group’ have been identified as needing an extra ‘boost’ with their learning.
Each morning, each child will work to develop their speaking and listening, reading, writing and maths skills.
Here you will find further information about what your child in Boost Group will be learning in other areas of the curriculum, along with other useful information.
Topic: Manchester
This term we will be learning about Manchester. We will learning about where Manchester is located. We will also study Manchester over time tracing how several aspects of national history are reflected in the locality.
Science: Materials
In the materials unit we will learn about solids, liquids and gases and investigate if a material can change its state.
Art
The children will be focussing on developing their printing skills.
PHSE: JIGSAW Relationships
Our school follows a scheme called Jigsaw and this term Boost group children will complete a unit called ‘Relationships’ which the children consider who they are as a person in terms of their characteristics and personal qualities. They will consider the positive and negative aspects of being online and the rights and responsibilities that they have when on line.
RE:
In RE the children will be learning ‘What can we learn from religions about what is right and wrong?’
PE: Athletics
The children will have the sports coach working with them on a Wednesday afternoon. This half term, the children will be developing their knowledge and skills of athletics.
Please ensure your child has correct and full PE kit is in school all week as PE days may change to accommodate other activities taking place in school.
Music:
The children will continue using Charanga scheme to progress their music skills.
Year 3 children will continue to learn how to play a brass instrument with Tameside music service. Music lessons are every Monday. If your child would like to take their brass instrument home to practice, a deposit can be paid to the office allowing them to take it home.
Computing: Desktop Publishing
This term children will become familiar with the terms ‘text’ and ‘images’ and understand that they can be used to communicate messages. They will use desktop publishing software and consider careful choices of font size, colour and type to edit and improve documents. They will start to add text and images to create their own pieces of work using desktop publishing software
Forest School
Children in Boost Group will continue to have the fantastic opportunity to take part in Forest Schooling each Tuesday. We venture out in all sorts of weather conditions and therefore children should have waterproof and warm clothing and sturdy footwear. On sunnier days, the children may need a sunhat and suncream.
Other Support
To help support each child’s individual needs, children may take part in other activities to support their needs. These may include Zones of Regulation, speech and language, motor skills, Lego therapy, social skills, memory skills or support with specific life skills.
Home Reading:
We ask that you read with your child as often as possible and sign their reading record a minimum of twice weekly in line with school policy. We will check reading records and change reading books every Friday. We monitor reading, homework and PE kits as part of our Assertive Mentoring Scheme.
Homework
Homework will be issued each Thursday and should be completed each week and handed in by each Tuesday to achieve GREEN for Homework in Assertive Mentoring. If it is handed it in on Wednesday or Thursday you will achieve YELLOW. If you don’t hand your homework in you will be RED for that week.
Other important information:
Please ensure your child’s name is clearly written in all your school uniform.
Children have a login for Active Learn, Readingeggs, Spellingshed and Times Table Rockstars.. Each of these will help support your child’s learning and can be used at home. Please ask an adult if you lose or forget your login.
KEEP IN TOUCH!
Parents & Carers are always very welcome to call in to discuss any aspect of their child’s learning, any other area of their school life or just to say ‘hello’.
If there is anything you need, or any help we can give you with anything, please let me know by either messaging on Google Classroom or speaking to us.
We are available after school, except on Wednesdays because that’s when we have our Staff Meeting. If a matter is urgent, you can always speak to an adult in the morning.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Appleton-Jones
Sustainable Art Awarded!
It was fantastic to welcome The Worshipful, The Civic Mayor of Tameside, Councillor Betty Affleck, to school. She spoke to all Keystage 2 children and presented our year 5 children with their ‘Keen to be Green’ arts award.
The children have been working with a local artist, learning how to create artwork in a sustainable way.
Let’s Go Zero
It was fantastic to welcome Danielle from Let’s Go Zero to school today, supporting us on our commitment to raising the profile of environment and sustainability at Corrie Primary and Nursery School.
After meeting staff and governors, Danielle met our Eco Committee and talked about our school’s carbon footprint.
The children were then able to identify that one of the school’s main carbon footprints is due to travel to and from school. The Eco Committee then suggested that children could walk to school, car share with pupils that live near them or use public transport to help reduce our footprint.
City of Trees
It was fantastic to welcome City Of Trees to our school last week. City of Trees plant trees to create better, greener places; to boost health and wellbeing; to enhance green skills; and to tackle the climate and biodiversity emergency.
Many of the children were proud to have the opportunity to help plant the trees around our school grounds. We are looking forward to watching them grow and hopefully harvesting some fruit from the fruit trees!
Welcome to Boost Group!
Spring Term 2025
Children who attend our ‘Boost group’ have been identified as needing an extra ‘boost’ with their learning.
Each morning, each child will work to develop their speaking and listening, reading, writing and maths skills.
Here you will find further information about what your child in Boost Group will be learning in other areas of the curriculum, along with other useful information.
Topic: Ancient Egyptians
Our topic this term is Ancient Egyptians. We will be learning about attitudes, beliefs and ways of life of the Ancient Egyptians.
Science: Magnets and Forces
Children will compare how things move on different surfaces, notice that some forces need contact between two objects, but magnetic forces can act at a distance, observe how magnets attract or repel each other and attract some materials and not others, compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of whether they are attracted to a magnet, and identify some magnetic materials , describe magnets as having two poles, predict whether two magnets will attract or repel each other depending on which poles are facing.
PHSE: JIGSAW Dreams and Goals
Our school follows a scheme called Jigsaw and this term Boost group children will complete a unit called ‘Dreams and Goals’ which the children will: consider a person who has faced difficult challenges and achieved success, identify a dream/ambition that is important to them, face new learning challenges and working out the best ways for them to achieve them, be motivated and enthusiastic about achieving their new challenge, recognise obstacles which might hinder their achievement and can take steps to overcome them and evaluate their own learning process and identify how it can be better next time.
RE:
In RE the children will be looking: Why do some people think that life is a journey?
Art:
The children will be look at the work of Georgia O’Keefe and develop their painting skills using water colours.
PE: Fitness (also swimming for year 4 children)
The children will continue to have the sports coach working with them on a Thursday afternoon. This half term, the children will be developing their fitness levels.
Please ensure that their correct and full PE kit is in school all week as PE days may change to accommodate other activities taking place in school.
Year 4 children, will join their peers and attend swimming lessons on a Monday afternoon. Please make sure the children have appropriate swimming kits and towels in a bag.
Music:
The children will continue using Charanga scheme to progress their music skills.
Year 3 children will continue to learn how to play a brass instrument with Tameside music service. Music lessons are every Monday. If your child would like to take their brass instrument home to practice, a deposit can be paid to the office allowing them to take it home.
Computing: programming
This term the children will develop their programming skills to create programmes for the Microbit.
Forest School
Children in Boost Group will continue to take part in Forest Schooling each Friday. We venture out in all sorts of weather conditions and therefore children should have waterproof and warm clothing and sturdy footwear.
Other Support
To help support each child’s individual needs, children may take part in other activities to support their needs. These may include Zones of Regulation, speech and language, motor skills, lego therapy, social skills, memory skills or support with specific life skills.
Home Reading:
We ask that you read with your child as often as possible and sign their reading record a minimum of twice weekly in line with school policy. We will check reading records and change reading books every Friday. We monitor reading, homework and PE kits as part of our Assertive Mentoring Scheme.
Homework
Homework will be issued each Thursday and should be completed each week and handed in by each Tuesday to achieve GREEN for Homework in Assertive Mentoring. If it is handed it in on Wednesday or Thursday you will achieve YELLOW. If you don’t hand your homework in you will be RED for that week.
Other important information:
Please ensure your child’s name is clearly written in all your school uniform.
Children have a login for Active Learn, Readingeggs, Spellingshed and Times Table Rockstars.. Each of these will help support your child’s learning and can be used at home. Please ask an adult if you lose or forget your login.
KEEP IN TOUCH!
Parents & Carers are always very welcome to call in to discuss any aspect of their child’s learning, any other area of their school life or just to say ‘hello’.
If there is anything you need, or any help we can give you with anything, please let me know by either messaging on Google Classroom or speaking to us..
We are available after school, except on Wednesdays because that’s when we have our Staff Meeting. If a matter is urgent, you can always speak to an adult in the morning.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Appleton-Jones
Welcome to Boost Group!
Children who attend our ‘Boost group’ have been identified as needing an extra ‘boost’ with their learning.
Each morning, each child will work to develop their speaking and listening, reading, writing and maths skills.
Here you will find further information about what your child in Boost Group will be learning in other areas of the curriculum, along with other useful information.
Autumn Curriculum
Topic: Why can’t a meerkat live in the North Pole?
This term we will be looking at the book Meerkat Mail. The children will learn where meerkats live and will compare the meerkats habitat to animals that live in the North Pole.
Science: Light
In the light unit children will learn about light sources and how shadows are formed.
PHSE: JIGSAW : Being in my world
Our school follows a scheme called Jigsaw and this term Boost group children will complete a unit called ‘Being in my world’ which the children will talk about when they feel worried and who then can ask for help, how to help themselves and others feel like they belong, how to help their class a safe and fair place and how to work cooperatively.
RE:
In RE the children will be looking at: Why is Jesus inspiring to some people?
PE: Basketball (also swimming for year 4 children)
The children will continue to have the sports coach working with them on a Thursday afternoon. This half term, the children will developing their skills for the game of basketball.
Please ensure your correct and full PE kit is in school all week as PE days may change to accommodate other activities taking place in school.
Year 4 children, will join their peers and attend swimming lessons on a Monday afternoon. Please make sure the children have appropriate swimming kits and towels in a bag.
Music: (also brass for year 3 children)
Music this half term will be using the Charanga scheme, Inventing a musical story unit.
Year 3 children will have the opportunity to learn how to play a brass instrument with Tameside music service. Music lessons are every Monday. If your child would like to take their brass instrument home to practice, a deposit can be paid to the office allowing them to take it home.
Computing: Computing systems and networks
This term the children will develop learn about online safety.
Forest School
Children in Boost Group have the fantastic opportunity to take part in Forest Schooling each Friday. We venture out in all sorts of weather conditions and therefore children should have waterproof and warm clothing and sturdy footwear.
Other Support
To help support each child’s individual needs, children may take part in other activities to support their needs. These may include Zones of Regulation, speech and language, motor skills, lego therapy, social skills, memory skills or support with specific life skills.
Home Reading:
We ask that you read with your child as often as possible and sign their reading record a minimum of twice weekly in line with school policy. We will check reading records and change reading books every Friday. We monitor reading, homework and PE kits as part of our Assertive Mentoring Scheme.
Homework
Homework will be issued each Thursday and should be completed each week and handed in by the following Tuesday to achieve GREEN for Homework in Assertive Mentoring. If it is handed it in on Wednesday or Thursday you will achieve YELLOW. If you don’t hand your homework in you will be RED for that week.
Other important information:
Please ensure your child’s name is clearly written in all your school uniform.
Children have a login for Active Learn, Readingeggs, Spellingshed and Times Table Rockstars. Each of these will help support your child’s learning and can be used at home. Please ask an adult if you lose or forget your login.
KEEP IN TOUCH!
Parents & Carers are always very welcome to call in to discuss any aspect of their child’s learning, any other area of their school life or just to say ‘hello’.
If there is anything you need, or any help we can give you with anything, please let us know by either messaging on Google Classroom or speaking to us.
We are available after school, except on Wednesdays because that’s when we have our Staff Meeting. If a matter is urgent, you can always speak to an adult in the morning.
Thank you for your continued support.
Boost Group Team
Mrs Appleton-Jones, Mrs Chambers, Mrs Holt, Miss Newton and Mrs Farrington
Welcome to Boost Group
Children who attend our ‘Boost Group’ have been identified as needing an extra ‘boost’ with their learning.
Each morning, each child will work to develop their speaking and listening, reading, writing and maths skills.
Here you will find further information about what your child in Boost Group will be learning in other areas of the curriculum, along with other useful information.
Topic: Ancient Greeks and the Olympics
This term we will be learning about the Ancient Greeks and the Olympics. We will learning where Greece is, about life in Ancient Greece, Olympian Gods and the modern Olympics.
Science: Plants
In the plants unit we will be learning parts of plants and their functions, plan an experiment to test whether the number of seeds in one plant pot affects the growth of the plants and predict the outcome, the stem and water transportation, reproductive parts in plants and pollination.
Art
This term, the children will be learning about art in the Olympics and at art associated with each continent represented in the Olympics.
PHSE: JIGSAW Relationships
Our school follows a scheme called Jigsaw and this term Boost group children will complete a unit called ‘Relationships’ in which the children: identify the roles and responsibilities of each member of my family and can reflect on the expectations for males and females, identify and put into practice some of the skills of friendship e.g. taking turns, being a good listener, know and can use some strategies for keeping themselves safe online, can explain how some of the actions and work of people around the world help and influence their life, understand how my needs and rights are shared by children around the world and can identify how our lives may be different and know how to express my appreciation to my friends and family.
RE:
In RE the children will be considering what does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today? We are also hoping to be able to have a visit to a Hindu Mandir.
PE: Tag Rugby
The children will have the sports coach working with them on a Wednesday afternoon. This half term, the children will be developing their knowledge and skills of tag rugby.
Please ensure your child has correct and full PE kit is in school all week as PE days may change to accommodate other activities taking place in school.
Music: Singing (also brass for year 3 children)
The children will continue working with Mr Derbyshire and will be learning a variety of songs.
Year 3 children will continue to learn how to play a brass instrument with Tameside music service. Music lessons are every Monday. If your child would like to take their brass instrument home to practice, a deposit can be paid to the office allowing them to take it home.
Computing: Programming
This term children will continue to develop their skills in computer programming.
Forest School
Children in Boost Group will continue to have the fantastic opportunity to take part in Forest Schooling each Tuesday. We venture out in all sorts of weather conditions and therefore children should have waterproof and warm clothing and sturdy footwear.
Other Support
To help support each child’s individual needs, children may take part in other activities to support their needs. These may include Zones of Regulation, speech and language, motor skills, lego therapy, social skills, memory skills or support with specific life skills.
Home Reading:
We ask that you read with your child as often as possible and sign their reading record a minimum of twice weekly in line with school policy. We will check reading records and change reading books every Friday. We monitor reading, homework and PE kits as part of our Assertive Mentoring Scheme.
Homework
Homework will be issued each Friday and should be completed each week and handed in by each Wednesday to achieve GREEN for Homework in Assertive Mentoring. If it is handed it in on Thursday or Friday you will achieve YELLOW. If you don’t hand your homework in you will be RED for that week.
Other important information:
Please ensure your child’s name is clearly written in all your school uniform.
Children have a login for Active Learn, Readingeggs, Spellingshed and Times Table Rockstars.. Each of these will help support your child’s learning and can be used at home. Please ask an adult if you lose or forget your login.
KEEP IN TOUCH!
Parents & Carers are always very welcome to call in to discuss any aspect of their child’s learning, any other area of their school life or just to say ‘hello’.
If there is anything you need, or any help we can give you with anything, please let me know by either messaging on Google Classroom or speaking to us..
We are available after school, except on Wednesdays because that’s when we have our Staff Meeting. If a matter is urgent, you can always speak to an adult in the morning.
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Appleton-Jones
RSPB Big School Birdwatch 2024
Children participated in the RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch 2024. It was fantastic that more species were identified on school land this year. The ongoing conservation work in our Forest School area is having a positive impact!