--- title: "Blog" url: "https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog" school: "St Stephen's Kearsley Moor CofE Primary School" --- # Blog [![Image of Quote for the Week](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Quote.jpg(22).png)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-29-11-30-00-quote-for-the-week) 29 September 2023 #### [Quote for the Week](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-29-11-30-00-quote-for-the-week) [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-29-11-30-00-quote-for-the-week) [![Image of Harvest Festival](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/20230926_100409_(002).jpg)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-26-10-32-51-harvest-festival) 26 September 2023 #### [Harvest Festival](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-26-10-32-51-harvest-festival) Our House Captains gave a helping hand to collect the wonderful contributions made at our Harvest Festival and load into the van to be distributed around the community by the Kearsley and Farnworth Foodbank. [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-26-10-32-51-harvest-festival) [![Image of Balance Bikes (Bikeability)](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1431.JPG)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-25-22-45-00-balance-bikes-bikeability) 25 September 2023 #### [Balance Bikes (Bikeability)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-25-22-45-00-balance-bikes-bikeability) This week the children were greeted by Coach Mark from Bolton Bikeability to help them lear how to ride a balance bike. They learnt various skills from braking, turning and holding their feet up. The children had the most amazing time! [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-25-22-45-00-balance-bikes-bikeability) [![Image of Harvest](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1386(1).JPG)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-22-12-45-00-harvest) 22 September 2023 #### [Harvest](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-22-12-45-00-harvest) This morning as a school we went over to Church for our Harvest Church Service. We carried over our donations and gave them to Mrs Bithell at the alter. These will go towards local food banks in our community. We sang Harvest hymns and watched Y5 lead the service too. [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-22-12-45-00-harvest) [![Image of First Day at School](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1361(1).JPG)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-10-15-00-00-first-day-at-school) 10 September 2023 #### [First Day at School](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-10-15-00-00-first-day-at-school) [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-09-10-15-00-00-first-day-at-school) [![Image of Teddy Bears Picnic](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1360(2).JPG)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-07-20-09-00-00-teddy-bears-picnic) 20 July 2023 #### [Teddy Bears Picnic](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-07-20-09-00-00-teddy-bears-picnic) Today we welcomed in the new Reception Class. We played games, sang songs and of course enjoyed a picnic with our own teddy bears. [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-07-20-09-00-00-teddy-bears-picnic) [![Image of KS2 Sports Day](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG-20230630-WA0003.jpg)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-06-30-11-02-00-ks2-sports-day) 30 June 2023 #### [KS2 Sports Day](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-06-30-11-02-00-ks2-sports-day) An enjoyable morning at Kearsley Cricket Club. [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-06-30-11-02-00-ks2-sports-day) [![Image of Smithhills Open Farm](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0382.JPG)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-05-12-20-30-00-smithhills-open-farm) 12 May 2023 #### [Smithhills Open Farm](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-05-12-20-30-00-smithhills-open-farm) To conclude our topic about animals we visited Smithills Open Farm where we took part in several activities throughout the day, donkey rides, pets corners, reptile rooms, tractor rides, feeding the animals, watching the cows being milked etc. [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-05-12-20-30-00-smithhills-open-farm) [![Image of Guide Dogs](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0179.JPG)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-04-21-12-10-00-guide-dogs) 21 April 2023 #### [Guide Dogs](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-04-21-12-10-00-guide-dogs) Today we had the pleasure of meeting the Guide Dog team, Toni and her working dog Quilla. Toni explained how important her Guide Dog is to her and how some people need a special pet to help them - just like Quilla. As part of our topic about Animals, we began by sharing pictures and talking… [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-04-21-12-10-00-guide-dogs) [![Image of Easter Bonnet](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0141.JPG)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-04-04-12-30-00-easter-bonnet) 4 April 2023 #### [Easter Bonnet](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-04-04-12-30-00-easter-bonnet) This week we took part in KS1 Easter Bonnet Assembly. Saying "HOSANNA", singing and waving our palm leaves. We also participated in Ester Bonnet Parade, making our own Easter Bonnets for all parents to see. [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-04-04-12-30-00-easter-bonnet) [![Image of NSPCC Speak Up, Stay Safe Assembly](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/B79548FE-FD59-4529-93B9-2E9345DDE666.jpeg)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-04-04-09-11-33-nspcc-speak-up-stay-safe-assembly) 4 April 2023 #### [NSPCC Speak Up, Stay Safe Assembly](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/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://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-04-04-09-11-33-nspcc-speak-up-stay-safe-assembly) [![Image of A soggy trip to the past!](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/D88CBF04-B9CA-4638-B611-42F2B63C2C58.jpeg)](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-03-30-16-02-58-a-soggy-trip-to-the-past) 30 March 2023 #### [A soggy trip to the past!](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-03-30-16-02-58-a-soggy-trip-to-the-past) We had a fabulously soggy and muddy trip to Clifton Marina this morning to explore and discover clues about Kearsley’s mining past! [Continue reading](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/2023-03-30-16-02-58-a-soggy-trip-to-the-past) ### Categories - [Head Teacher's Blog](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/category/head-teacher-s-blog) - [Reception Blog](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/category/reception-blog) - [Year 1 Blog](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/category/year-1-blog) - [Year 2 Blog](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/category/year-2-blog) - [Year 3 Blog](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/category/year-3-blog) - [Year 4 Blog](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/category/year-4-blog) - [Year 5 Blog](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/category/year-5-blog) - [Year 6 Blog](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/category/year-6-blog) - [Eco Blog](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/blog/category/eco-blog) ![St Stephen's Kearsley Moor CofE Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/ststephenskm/images/logo/Logo_Linear_white.png) **St Stephen's Kearsley Moor CofE Primary School** Bent Spur Road Kearsley Bolton BL4 8PB URN: 105240 DFE: 350/3354 UKPRN: 10068696 Tel: 01204 333 642 [Parent View](https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/) [National Curriculum](https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/425601/PRIMARY_national_curriculum.pdf) [Easyfundraising](http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/) [Sumdog](http://www.sumdog.com/) [Bolton Council](http://www.bolton.gov.uk/home/Pages/default.aspx) [DfE](https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education) [Bolton Carer Consortium](https://www.boltonparents.org.uk/) [Anxiety UK ](https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/) © Copyright 2014–2026 St Stephen's Kearsley Moor CofE Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://ststephenskm.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)