SANDON PRIMARY ACADEMY

Year 5 are continuing with their photography workshop. They are using backdrops, filters and props to create their own portraits. Some super photographs being taken - well done Year 5!👏🏼

We have budding artists in Year 6!

AI is becoming a familiar part of young people’s online experiences, with a growing number of school tools and entertainment platforms now using it . This #WakeUpWednesday  guide breaks down what AI really is, helping adults explain it clearly and realistically so children don’t overestimate its abilities or trust it unquestioningly. With Safer Internet Day coming up on 10th February, it’s the perfect moment to start meaningful conversations about how AI systems work, where t

Nursery have enjoyed exploring different movements through nursery rhymes this term! They have been super creative when picking their movements for our favourite rhymes. ⭐️

Y5 are having regular Photography Workshops where they get to hone their skills!

Our Early Years children had a magical start to the week yesterday as they came to school in their cosy pyjamas! They loved listening to stories, sharing books with friends, and bringing tales to life through play and imagination.

💦 Water Stars Holiday Club — HALF PRICE for Sandon pupils during February half term (Mon 16th - Fri 20th Feb)! Book now via Facebook 👍 or call the number shown! 📱✨

Our trip to the Imperial War Museum. Children learning more about our History Topic of WWII and having the chance to interview a couple of military veterans. 🪖 ✈️ 🪖

Who should young people trust for mental health advice online? 🤔 From TikTok to Instagram, children and young people are turning to social media for support, but not all content is accurate or helpful. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide explores how mental health misinformation can mislead young people and shares practical ways adults can help them spot unreliable advice and build healthy, informed understanding.

Today we have been learning about how chocolate is made and had fun designing our own chocolate packaging ready to make our chocolate lollies later today 🍫😋

We had a great time yesterday exploring constellations, eating s’mores in the BBQ hut and building a rocket launcher!

Have a look at what we got up to at the start of the week in our photography workshops!

Roblox might be a favourite with kids , but its huge mix of user‑created worlds can sometimes expose them to things they’re not ready for. This week’s #WakeUpWednesday  guide helps parents and educators understand the risks, set smarter controls  and support children to enjoy Roblox more safely.

Digital devices are part of everyday life for young people  but how do they really impact wellbeing? This week’s #WakeUpWednesday  guide explores how screen use can affect sleep, emotional regulation, physical health, and online experiences, and why concerns about wellbeing are growing.

Children and young people use the internet every day to learn, play, and connect, but the online world is not always safe. This weeks #WakeUpWednesday  provides clear and practical advice to support safer and healthier digital habits, helping young people to make informed, secure choices when using technology.

Some fantastic decorations have been made over the past few days - have a look at some of our designs in 5C.

We've had so many reading challenge submissions - we've loved seeing all of your festive photos!

Today, in PE we are enjoying learning and practising our rocks and rolls in gymnastics, ready to put them into small sequences. 🤸

Take a look at some of our final art work inspired by Peter Randal. The children have been really keen to tell me about the techniques they have been using to recreate work in his style. 🍇 ✏️ 🖼️

This week, we’re setting you a fun festive reading challenge! 🌟 📸 Take a picture of your child reading in a festive place (just like some of our teachers did this weekend! 🎅✨). 📲 Submit your photos via the electronic reading diaries so we can see them! We can’t wait to see your amazing festive reading spots! 🎁🎄📖