--- title: "Blog Author: Emily Leigh" url: "https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/author/eleigh" school: "St. Andrew's CE Primary School" --- # Blog Author: Emily Leigh [![Image of Blending Magic: Our Delicious Smoothie-Making Adventure!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/B0B24F34-CC12-488F-8852-E72FB972F554.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-12-10-blending-magic-our-delicious-smoothie-making-adventure) 23 October 2026 #### [Blending Magic: Our Delicious Smoothie-Making Adventure!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-12-10-blending-magic-our-delicious-smoothie-making-adventure) Our classroom transformed into a buzzing kitchen as our young chefs took on an exciting hands-on project: making their very own custom smoothies! 1. **Following the Design Brief** Our young chefs started by reviewing their individual design briefs, making sure they followed their pre-planned… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-23-12-10-blending-magic-our-delicious-smoothie-making-adventure) [![Image of Emergency Alert! Learning Fire Safety with Staffordshire Fire & Rescue](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/804A9256-70C5-4D6D-A560-22E0B930389E.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-19-14-39-emergency-alert-learning-fire-safety-with-staffordshire-fire-rescue) 19 October 2026 #### [Emergency Alert! Learning Fire Safety with Staffordshire Fire & Rescue](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-19-14-39-emergency-alert-learning-fire-safety-with-staffordshire-fire-rescue) This week, Maple Class dove into an exciting PSHE Fire Safety lesson using an interactive safety boxe kindly on loan from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service! Hands-On Learning & Heroic Roleplay! Our classroom was buzzing as the children explored interactive games and resources designed… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-19-14-39-emergency-alert-learning-fire-safety-with-staffordshire-fire-rescue) [![Image of Reflecting on Hope](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/612FC677-CFD6-4807-BF76-F5260A5C83EF.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-15-14-56-reflecting-on-hope) 15 October 2026 #### [Reflecting on Hope](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-15-14-56-reflecting-on-hope) This week in RE, children across EYFS, Year 1, and Year 2 came together to explore a very special big idea: Hope. To launch our discussion, we listened to the story of Lazarus and talked about how people in the story felt moments of sadness, followed by renewed comfort, joy, and hope. The… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-15-14-56-reflecting-on-hope) [![Image of Master Chefs in D&T: Chopping and Juicing](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/1E31903D-675A-4C69-980E-E46702D21B46.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-14-50-master-chefs-in-d-t-chopping-and-juicing) 2 October 2026 #### [Master Chefs in D&T: Chopping and Juicing](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-14-50-master-chefs-in-d-t-chopping-and-juicing) As part of our Design and Technology topic on healthy eating, the children turned into master chefs today! We spent the lesson practising essential food preparation techniques, including cutting, chopping, and juicing a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. **Exploring Different Tools and…** [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-14-50-master-chefs-in-d-t-chopping-and-juicing) [![Image of Step Back in Time: Welcome to Our Class Toy Museum!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/1A53FB38-71C3-452D-AC79-E0690A121145.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-01-11-46-step-back-in-time-welcome-to-our-class-toy-museum) 1 October 2026 #### [Step Back in Time: Welcome to Our Class Toy Museum!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-01-11-46-step-back-in-time-welcome-to-our-class-toy-museum) Step into our classroom, and you'll feel like you've walked into a time machine! We have officially opened our very own Class Toy Museum, filled with fascinating toys and games from the past. The children have loved exploring these historical treasures during their Busy Bee learning time—from… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-01-11-46-step-back-in-time-welcome-to-our-class-toy-museum) [![Image of Getting Stuck into Learning in the Maple Class Digging Area!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/90AFC14A-1E3D-4685-96DC-D42B985D2A45.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-28-14-46-getting-stuck-into-learning-in-the-maple-class-digging-area) 28 September 2026 #### [Getting Stuck into Learning in the Maple Class Digging Area!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-28-14-46-getting-stuck-into-learning-in-the-maple-class-digging-area) Maple Class have had an absolute blast getting their wellies on and exploring our brand-new outdoor digging area! The children have dived straight into hands-on learning, making the most of every muddy corner. **What We've Been Exploring** - Capacity & Maths: Using plant pots, the children… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-28-14-46-getting-stuck-into-learning-in-the-maple-class-digging-area) [![Image of Outdoor Maths: Taller and Shorter in EYFS!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/5B3FE62D-9495-47E5-ACD7-BBA1B1FA9BD3.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-28-11-40-outdoor-maths-taller-and-shorter-in-eyfs) 28 September 2026 #### [Outdoor Maths: Taller and Shorter in EYFS!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-28-11-40-outdoor-maths-taller-and-shorter-in-eyfs) Our EYFS learners took their maths outdoors today for a giant investigation into height and comparison! Using our outdoor area, the children were challenged to build stacks and towers that were taller or shorter than a target height! Hands-On Building Materials The children worked in… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-28-11-40-outdoor-maths-taller-and-shorter-in-eyfs) [![Image of English: Story Maps and Dream Pets with Dear Zoo!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/86A3CED4-CEED-41AA-85AE-AB8BA7DA0C88.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-22-10-26-english-story-maps-and-dream-pets-with-dear-zoo) 22 September 2026 #### [English: Story Maps and Dream Pets with Dear Zoo!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-22-10-26-english-story-maps-and-dream-pets-with-dear-zoo) Years 1 and 2 have been diving into the beloved picture book Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell! This week, the children created their own story maps to chart the journey of all the animals sent by the zoo—from the heavy elephant to the grumpy camel. **What We Did** - Creative Mapping: The children… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-22-10-26-english-story-maps-and-dream-pets-with-dear-zoo) [![Image of Outdoor Maths: Exploring Teen Numbers and Partitioning!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/7D1BF0FA-1B15-4560-ABF5-31539654E43F.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-21-11-32-outdoor-maths-exploring-teen-numbers-and-partitioning) 21 September 2026 #### [Outdoor Maths: Exploring Teen Numbers and Partitioning!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-21-11-32-outdoor-maths-exploring-teen-numbers-and-partitioning) What a wonderful, hands-on maths lesson we had today! Years 1 and 2 took their place value learning outdoors to consolidate their understanding of teen numbers using natural materials and physical movement. Using our natural surroundings, the children represented the place value of each teen… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-21-11-32-outdoor-maths-exploring-teen-numbers-and-partitioning) [![Image of First Steps in Computing: Exploring Our New Chromebooks!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/EDF3DAF6-286D-46CA-9F0C-20074924F412.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-15-02-first-steps-in-computing-exploring-our-new-chromebooks) 18 September 2026 #### [First Steps in Computing: Exploring Our New Chromebooks!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-15-02-first-steps-in-computing-exploring-our-new-chromebooks) Excitement was in the air this week as Maple Class got to use our brand-new chromebooks for the very first time! **What We Learned:** 1. **Logging On:** Every child practised finding and typing their own unique username and password. This is a huge milestone for building independent digital… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-18-15-02-first-steps-in-computing-exploring-our-new-chromebooks) [![Image of PE: Knights, Dragons, and Ball Skills!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/59AF41F8-8AAF-4CA6-9364-E606DB93FCE8.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-10-14-54-pe-knights-dragons-and-ball-skills) 10 September 2026 #### [PE: Knights, Dragons, and Ball Skills!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-10-14-54-pe-knights-dragons-and-ball-skills) Maple Class showed off their brilliant agility and control during PE this week as we tackled essential **dribbling and bouncing skills** through a high-energy game called **Dragons, Knights, and Castles**! **How to Play** - **The Knights:** Armed with a ball, the knights had to dribble and bounce their way… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-10-14-54-pe-knights-dragons-and-ball-skills) [![Image of Big Dreams Start Here!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/4CCA07B3-1715-4119-9004-ECB00C0E8E2F.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-04-13-43-big-dreams-start-here) 4 September 2026 #### [Big Dreams Start Here!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-04-13-43-big-dreams-start-here) Our classroom door has had an inspirational makeover! Inspired by the fantastic Little People, BIG DREAMS book series, Maple Class have been thinking carefully about the future and what they hope to achieve. We spent time talking about our goals for this school year—like making new friends,… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-04-13-43-big-dreams-start-here) ![St. Andrew's CE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/logo/St-Andrews-footer-logo.png) ### St. Andrew's CE Primary School Main Street Clifton Campville Tamworth B79 0AP 01827 373 266 © Copyright 2024–2026 St. Andrew's CE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/) ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/images/splash/Stay_and_play.jpg)