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Image of Huge congratulations to our VIPs this week. Our Year 4 VIPs enjoyed sweets in Mrs Hargreaves office and the rest of the VIPs met at 3pm for sweets and biscuits. Huge congratulations to you all! What a way to end the week.

23 Oct

Huge congratulations to our VIPs this week. Our Year 4 VIPs enjoyed sweets in Mrs Hargreaves office and the rest of the VIPs met at 3pm for sweets and biscuits. Huge congratulations to you all! What a way to end the week.

Image of St Aidan's Pupils Shine at Cidari Earth Conference

22 Oct

St Aidan's Pupils Shine at Cidari Earth Conference

Image of Please see the attached important letter issued by Blackburn With Darwen Neighbourhood policing team.

22 Oct

Please see the attached important letter issued by Blackburn With Darwen Neighbourhood policing team.

Image of Generative AI: The Childnet Cheat Sheet for Parents & Carers (2025)

21 Oct

Generative AI: The Childnet Cheat Sheet for Parents & Carers (2025)

Image of We had a brilliant week exploring nature at lunchtime! The children showed their creativity by making fantastic leaf creatures. We also became nature detectives for some keen bug spotting and quiet bird watching.

17 Oct

We had a brilliant week exploring nature at lunchtime! The children showed their creativity by making fantastic leaf creatures. We also became nature detectives for some keen bug spotting and quiet bird watching.

Image of A wonderful Thursday VIP treat. Celebrating our successes from the week and sharing how we have shown our values in practice.

16 Oct

A wonderful Thursday VIP treat. Celebrating our successes from the week and sharing how we have shown our values in practice.

Image of Archbishop's Lord's Prayer Tour

13 Oct

Archbishop's Lord's Prayer Tour

Image of Here are this week's VIPs. Having a cheeky hot chocolate, pack of sweets or biscuit and discussing the values we have shown in and around school this week.

12 Oct

Here are this week's VIPs. Having a cheeky hot chocolate, pack of sweets or biscuit and discussing the values we have shown in and around school this week.

Image of Archbishop of York Visits St Aidans' for Lord's Prayer Tour

12 Oct

Archbishop of York Visits St Aidans' for Lord's Prayer Tour

Image of Year 3 and Year 6 have been busy this morning walking to deliver our Harvest donations to The Billy Project - well done everyone for showing our Values in Practice.

9 Oct

Year 3 and Year 6 have been busy this morning walking to deliver our Harvest donations to The Billy Project - well done everyone for showing our Values in Practice.

Image of Today, in our Tuesday worship with Reverend Alice we learnt The Lord's Prayer using Makaton. We then, looked at God's world and the values in action he would want us to demonstrate as Christians.

30 Sep

Today, in our Tuesday worship with Reverend Alice we learnt The Lord's Prayer using Makaton. We then, looked at God's world and the values in action he would want us to demonstrate as Christians.

Image of Huge congratulations to our Gymnastics Champion, Emily. She was crowned The Milano Champion!

29 Sep

Huge congratulations to our Gymnastics Champion, Emily. She was crowned The Milano Champion!

Image of It was wonderful to host the first of many Sunday worships in school today. It was great to see members of the school, the church and the wider community in school to celebrate and reflect on the way God is present during the harvest period.

28 Sep

It was wonderful to host the first of many Sunday worships in school today. It was great to see members of the school, the church and the wider community in school to celebrate and reflect on the way God is present during the harvest period.

Image of During Harvest worship we were all invited to create a piece of work which reflected what would give thanks to God for. We had a range of different things, from plants, planets, trees, wildlife, men, women and life in all its forms.

28 Sep

During Harvest worship we were all invited to create a piece of work which reflected what would give thanks to God for. We had a range of different things, from plants, planets, trees, wildlife, men, women and life in all its forms.

Image of Reverend Alice invited members of the school, church and wider community to bring forward their harvest donations. These will be taken and donated by school to the Billy project on Friday 3rd October.

28 Sep

Reverend Alice invited members of the school, church and wider community to bring forward their harvest donations. These will be taken and donated by school to the Billy project on Friday 3rd October.

Image of A fantastic service bringing school, church and community together in a safe space to give thanks and praise to God for our harvest this year.

28 Sep

A fantastic service bringing school, church and community together in a safe space to give thanks and praise to God for our harvest this year.

Image of A huge thank you to all the school, church and community members who came to our harvest worship in school this morning. We had a wonderful time celebrating with you all.

28 Sep

A huge thank you to all the school, church and community members who came to our harvest worship in school this morning. We had a wonderful time celebrating with you all.

Image of Dressing up fun in the sun

24 Sep

Dressing up fun in the sun

Image of Look at what some of our wonderful children made at Breakfast Club.

18 Sep

Look at what some of our wonderful children made at Breakfast Club.

Image of Lots of fun to be had with our ALWAYS Play.

18 Sep

Lots of fun to be had with our ALWAYS Play.

Image of Our VIPs have had their treat this afternoon. A hot chocolate with a biscuit or little pack of sweets. What better way to celebrate how these children have flourished this week.

18 Sep

Our VIPs have had their treat this afternoon. A hot chocolate with a biscuit or little pack of sweets. What better way to celebrate how these children have flourished this week.

Image of Can you make it?

12 Sep

Can you make it?

Image of We have been flourishing outside this morning during our always play. From football games to hula hoops- nothing is off limits.

12 Sep

We have been flourishing outside this morning during our always play. From football games to hula hoops- nothing is off limits.

Image of We've had our first online safety meeting this morning and here we are. Here are our St Aidan's digital leaders, ready to allow all our children the potential to achieve and grow in their knowledge online.

12 Sep

We've had our first online safety meeting this morning and here we are. Here are our St Aidan's digital leaders, ready to allow all our children the potential to achieve and grow in their knowledge online.

Image of Today we had an inspiring visit from the incredible Beth Tweddle.

10 Sep

Today we had an inspiring visit from the incredible Beth Tweddle.

Image of Global Week of Prayer 2025

4 Sep

Global Week of Prayer 2025

Image of Well done to all our award winners this morning at our special end of year awards assembly!

18 Jul

Well done to all our award winners this morning at our special end of year awards assembly!

Image of Children's University's summer holiday challenges! Why not try some of them?

18 Jul

Children's University's summer holiday challenges! Why not try some of them?

Image of Young Writers: Share Your Blackburn with Darwen Favourite Places!

16 Jul

Young Writers: Share Your Blackburn with Darwen Favourite Places!

Image of What a fantastic morning at the Children’s University graduation ceremony. Well done to all of the winners both here and at school for the hours you complete in clubs after school!

12 Jul

What a fantastic morning at the Children’s University graduation ceremony. Well done to all of the winners both here and at school for the hours you complete in clubs after school!

Image of Yesterday's VIPs

11 Jul

Yesterday's VIPs

Image of A Meaningful End to Our Year of Prayer - A huge thank you to Bishop Philip for leading the powerful finale to our Year of Prayer!

11 Jul

A Meaningful End to Our Year of Prayer - A huge thank you to Bishop Philip for leading the powerful finale to our Year of Prayer!

Image of A huge well done to the children who received their Children's University certificates from Miss Burton this morning, recognising the hours they've dedicated!

9 Jul

A huge well done to the children who received their Children's University certificates from Miss Burton this morning, recognising the hours they've dedicated!

Image of A huge thank you to Blackburn Rovers Community Trust for their very generous donation of books on Diversity! Our class libraries will undoubtedly benefit greatly from these wonderful additions.

30 Jun

A huge thank you to Blackburn Rovers Community Trust for their very generous donation of books on Diversity! Our class libraries will undoubtedly benefit greatly from these wonderful additions.

Image of Some of today's VIPs!

26 Jun

Some of today's VIPs!

Image of Our pupils had a fantastic day working with the talented artist Ursula Hurst, who's helping them bring our RE Big Frieze to life. Their engagement and excitement were clear throughout the session, and we can't wait to see the finished masterpiece tomorrow

17 Jun

Our pupils had a fantastic day working with the talented artist Ursula Hurst, who's helping them bring our RE Big Frieze to life. Their engagement and excitement were clear throughout the session, and we can't wait to see the finished masterpiece tomorrow

Image of Busy bees at Breakfast Club this morning.

12 Jun

Busy bees at Breakfast Club this morning.

Image of Miss Mohamed has had a little boy Ameer. Both are happy and healthy. Welcome to the St. Aidan's family.

29 May

Miss Mohamed has had a little boy Ameer. Both are happy and healthy. Welcome to the St. Aidan's family.

Image of Wellbeing Workshops: Craft Your Calm

21 May

Wellbeing Workshops: Craft Your Calm

Image of Crafty Half Term Fun with Fred & Pearl!

21 May

Crafty Half Term Fun with Fred & Pearl!

Image of Discover Blackburn: Half Term Fun!

20 May

Discover Blackburn: Half Term Fun!

Image of Darwen Family-Friendly Activities!

20 May

Darwen Family-Friendly Activities!

Image of Sweet Talk & Scrubbing Up! AP Smilestars' Advice

19 May

Sweet Talk & Scrubbing Up! AP Smilestars' Advice

Image of We are really enjoying playing games in our afterschool club today. We've got dobble, jigsaws, dominoes, jenga and much much more. Great fun to end a hot Tuesday of learning.

13 May

We are really enjoying playing games in our afterschool club today. We've got dobble, jigsaws, dominoes, jenga and much much more. Great fun to end a hot Tuesday of learning.

Image of Easter Message

20 Apr

Easter Message

Image of Making Easter biscuits in breakfast club this morning.

10 Apr

Making Easter biscuits in breakfast club this morning.

Image of Welcome back to Miss Hunt this morning. Her first morning back for one of her keeping in touch days spent on our yard meeting and greeting the children, dressed as a chicken.

10 Apr

Welcome back to Miss Hunt this morning. Her first morning back for one of her keeping in touch days spent on our yard meeting and greeting the children, dressed as a chicken.

Image of Well done to Year 4 and Reception for leading a wonderful whole school Easter worship! It was enjoyed by all, including a great turnout of parents and the community.

10 Apr

Well done to Year 4 and Reception for leading a wonderful whole school Easter worship! It was enjoyed by all, including a great turnout of parents and the community.

Image of A huge well done to all members of Blakewater (Blue) team. We all really enjoyed our Easter Egg hunt, our visit from the Easter bunny and eating lots of yummy chocolates. A huge thank you to our Easter bunny- we're sure many of you know who she is.

10 Apr

A huge well done to all members of Blakewater (Blue) team. We all really enjoyed our Easter Egg hunt, our visit from the Easter bunny and eating lots of yummy chocolates. A huge thank you to our Easter bunny- we're sure many of you know who she is.

Image of We said a very fond farewell to Mrs Probert this morning with a special worship in her honour to celebrate all she has done during her 26 years of service to our school and community. Good Luck in your new venture.

10 Apr

We said a very fond farewell to Mrs Probert this morning with a special worship in her honour to celebrate all she has done during her 26 years of service to our school and community. Good Luck in your new venture.

Image of Thank you for supporting school today at our annual Easter Bingo event. We really appreciate it. All funds raised go back into school.

9 Apr

Thank you for supporting school today at our annual Easter Bingo event. We really appreciate it. All funds raised go back into school.

Image of Former St Aidan's pupil, Anaya, inspired current students with her impressive achievements and encouraging words. Her visit was impactful, and the school is very proud of her. Thank you for visiting us Anaya!

8 Apr

Former St Aidan's pupil, Anaya, inspired current students with her impressive achievements and encouraging words. Her visit was impactful, and the school is very proud of her. Thank you for visiting us Anaya!

Image of A Fond Farewell to Mrs Probert after 26 Years of Service!

4 Apr

A Fond Farewell to Mrs Probert after 26 Years of Service!

Image of Some great Easter holiday challenges here from Children's University why not give some a try?!

3 Apr

Some great Easter holiday challenges here from Children's University why not give some a try?!

Image of Blackburn Library's Poetry by Heart Triumph!

26 Mar

Blackburn Library's Poetry by Heart Triumph!

Image of Just a friendly reminder that it's Comic Relief

18 Mar

Just a friendly reminder that it's Comic Relief

Image of Breakfast club are busy today. Does your child attend? It is £1 per child or free if your child is on pupil premium. We open at 7:45am.

17 Mar

Breakfast club are busy today. Does your child attend? It is £1 per child or free if your child is on pupil premium. We open at 7:45am.

Image of World Book Day Winners!

7 Mar

World Book Day Winners!

Image of A great start to our world book celebrations this morning. We began with a special world book worship where we talked about top tips for reading followed by a book quiz. Special shout out to Miss Cornall and her special helpers.

6 Mar

A great start to our world book celebrations this morning. We began with a special world book worship where we talked about top tips for reading followed by a book quiz. Special shout out to Miss Cornall and her special helpers.

Image of An amazing selection of stories in a jar today. Well done to all children and a huge thank you to those parents who helped put these together. We've got a real job on our hands today choosing the winners.

6 Mar

An amazing selection of stories in a jar today. Well done to all children and a huge thank you to those parents who helped put these together. We've got a real job on our hands today choosing the winners.

Image of Year 6 really enjoyed helping set up our story in jars today. One of our governors is coming in tomorrow to help judge our winners.

6 Mar

Year 6 really enjoyed helping set up our story in jars today. One of our governors is coming in tomorrow to help judge our winners.

Image of {gallery:A few pictures from today to show off our wonderful world book day outfits. A huge well done and massive shoutout to the grown ups behind the scenes pulling these together.....we see you.}

6 Mar

{gallery:A few pictures from today to show off our wonderful world book day outfits. A huge well done and massive shoutout to the grown ups behind the scenes pulling these together.....we see you.}

Image of AP Smilestars latest brochure

4 Mar

AP Smilestars latest brochure

Image of First instalment of AP Smilestars monthly videos for parents/carers

4 Mar

First instalment of AP Smilestars monthly videos for parents/carers

Image of Ramadan Mubarak to all our families observing this holy month. We wish you a blessed, peaceful and fulfilling month.

1 Mar

Ramadan Mubarak to all our families observing this holy month. We wish you a blessed, peaceful and fulfilling month.

Image of Free learning at Livesey Family Hub

24 Feb

Free learning at Livesey Family Hub

Image of Our digital leaders were amazing yesterday! They wrote and presented their first assembly about Safer Internet Day.

13 Feb

Our digital leaders were amazing yesterday! They wrote and presented their first assembly about Safer Internet Day.

Image of Celebration of Love - Wear Red Day

12 Feb

Celebration of Love - Wear Red Day

Image of Children Eat Free (or for £1) February Half Term 2025

11 Feb

Children Eat Free (or for £1) February Half Term 2025

Image of Some great February holiday challenges here from Blackburn Children's University, why not give some a try?!

10 Feb

Some great February holiday challenges here from Blackburn Children's University, why not give some a try?!

Image of Feed your family for £5

5 Feb

Feed your family for £5

Image of We have been given an amazing opportunity for some of our families to experience going to Zip world in Windermere.

4 Feb

We have been given an amazing opportunity for some of our families to experience going to Zip world in Windermere.

Image of Community Gardening Project

3 Feb

Community Gardening Project

Image of Well done to the children who have sat beautifully during shine dine for the whole week! They have sat on our top tables and been recognised for demonstrating our school values. They also enjoyed a lovely treat.

31 Jan

Well done to the children who have sat beautifully during shine dine for the whole week! They have sat on our top tables and been recognised for demonstrating our school values. They also enjoyed a lovely treat.

Image of Today our school council and ALWAYS teams gathered ideas for different things to happen in school... We can't wait to hear what will improve in school next.

20 Jan

Today our school council and ALWAYS teams gathered ideas for different things to happen in school... We can't wait to hear what will improve in school next.

Image of Parent Drop In - Tuesday 27th January 2025

17 Jan

Parent Drop In - Tuesday 27th January 2025

Image of JustCook Cooking Club

17 Jan

JustCook Cooking Club

Image of Late opening Monday 6th January 2025 due to snow

6 Jan

Late opening Monday 6th January 2025 due to snow

Image of Fun in the snow 06.01.25

6 Jan

Fun in the snow 06.01.25

Image of NHS Pharmacy First Service - An NHS service being provided by pharmacies across England for children and adults

6 Jan

NHS Pharmacy First Service - An NHS service being provided by pharmacies across England for children and adults

Image of After-School Clubs Fayre

6 Jan

After-School Clubs Fayre

Image of Welcome back to school on 6th January 2025

5 Jan

Welcome back to school on 6th January 2025

Image of Happy New Year from everyone at St. Aidan's!

1 Jan

Happy New Year from everyone at St. Aidan's!

Image of Merry Christmas!

25 Dec

Merry Christmas!

Image of Breakfast club Christmas party!

20 Dec

Breakfast club Christmas party!

Image of This morning Ribble (red team) enjoyed their treat for achieving the most dojo's this half term.

20 Dec

This morning Ribble (red team) enjoyed their treat for achieving the most dojo's this half term.

Image of Ribble also enjoyed some time at the park as part of their treat.

20 Dec

Ribble also enjoyed some time at the park as part of their treat.

Image of Huge thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our Christmas Craft afternoon! It was wonderful to see everyone having fun and getting creative.

18 Dec

Huge thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our Christmas Craft afternoon! It was wonderful to see everyone having fun and getting creative.

Image of We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon enjoying a special visit from St Luke's performing a Christmas play for us all to see. We all took part in a Christmas sing and dance along at the end.

17 Dec

We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon enjoying a special visit from St Luke's performing a Christmas play for us all to see. We all took part in a Christmas sing and dance along at the end.

Image of Toothbrushing tips for parents from AP Smilestars

13 Dec

Toothbrushing tips for parents from AP Smilestars

Image of SEND Parents newsletter - December 2024

13 Dec

SEND Parents newsletter - December 2024

Image of Christmas jumper day!

12 Dec

Christmas jumper day!

Image of It's also been Christmas dinner day, Mrs Harrison's favourite day of the year! A huge thank you to Cath and her amazing team for preparing such a yummy Christmas dinner!

12 Dec

It's also been Christmas dinner day, Mrs Harrison's favourite day of the year! A huge thank you to Cath and her amazing team for preparing such a yummy Christmas dinner!

Image of Breakfast club fun

9 Dec

Breakfast club fun

Image of Friday's snowball disco. All the children enjoyed themselves that much that we forgot to take pictures as we were too busy dancing!

8 Dec

Friday's snowball disco. All the children enjoyed themselves that much that we forgot to take pictures as we were too busy dancing!

Image of We began our whole school worship this week thinking about Online Safety. We talked about what is happening this week for Our Online Safety Launch Week and how we can keep ourselves safe online.

25 Nov

We began our whole school worship this week thinking about Online Safety. We talked about what is happening this week for Our Online Safety Launch Week and how we can keep ourselves safe online.

Image of Bishop Philip launched A Year Of Prayer today! We did a quiet prayer and a loud prayer to get it started.

25 Nov

Bishop Philip launched A Year Of Prayer today! We did a quiet prayer and a loud prayer to get it started.

Image of Looking for a fun and active way for your child to stay fit? Rachel McCrae, a tennis coach at Feniscowles and Darwen Tennis Clubs, is organising indoor tennis sessions at the Church of the Saviour (Blackburn, BB2 3NT).

4 Nov

Looking for a fun and active way for your child to stay fit? Rachel McCrae, a tennis coach at Feniscowles and Darwen Tennis Clubs, is organising indoor tennis sessions at the Church of the Saviour (Blackburn, BB2 3NT).

Image of Does your child have a phone? Do you know who they are speaking to and what they are saying? This app may help you and is most certainly worth a look into. Please speak to Mrs Hargreaves if you have any questions.

30 Oct

Does your child have a phone? Do you know who they are speaking to and what they are saying? This app may help you and is most certainly worth a look into. Please speak to Mrs Hargreaves if you have any questions.

Image of Thank you to the parents who came to our first SEND morning. The feedback was really positive, it was lovely to see parents talking about their child’s strengths and needs.

29 Oct

Thank you to the parents who came to our first SEND morning. The feedback was really positive, it was lovely to see parents talking about their child’s strengths and needs.

Image of Noah-Scott deserves a huge round of applause for his incredible fundraising efforts! He has raised a whopping £77 for school. Thank you so much Noah-Scott!

18 Oct

Noah-Scott deserves a huge round of applause for his incredible fundraising efforts! He has raised a whopping £77 for school. Thank you so much Noah-Scott!

Image of Here are some Thrive activities for parents to do with their child/ren at home during half term.

17 Oct

Here are some Thrive activities for parents to do with their child/ren at home during half term.

Image of Paul Cookson -Year 2

17 Oct

Paul Cookson -Year 2

Image of A huge congratulations to Reema and Ruby who completed the Blackburn with Darwen Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge!

16 Oct

A huge congratulations to Reema and Ruby who completed the Blackburn with Darwen Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge!

Image of Congratulations to Cath our school cook at St. Aidan's, for winning a gold Recipe 4 Health award!

16 Oct

Congratulations to Cath our school cook at St. Aidan's, for winning a gold Recipe 4 Health award!

Image of Free October half term activities

14 Oct

Free October half term activities

Image of Be Internet Legends AI Assembly - Tuesday 15th October at 9:30am

13 Oct

Be Internet Legends AI Assembly - Tuesday 15th October at 9:30am

Image of On Friday, Years 1 and 3 went to The Billy Project to deliver the food we collected for harvest. We felt proud that as a school, we were using our school value of love to support people less fortunate than us.

7 Oct

On Friday, Years 1 and 3 went to The Billy Project to deliver the food we collected for harvest. We felt proud that as a school, we were using our school value of love to support people less fortunate than us.

Image of Happy World Teacher's Day. This day honours the contributions of teachers around the world and highlights the important role teachers play in shaping the future through education.

5 Oct

Happy World Teacher's Day. This day honours the contributions of teachers around the world and highlights the important role teachers play in shaping the future through education.

Image of Today marks the beginning of Black History Month

1 Oct

Today marks the beginning of Black History Month

Image of What a fantastic morning we have had, bringing Church into school for our Harvest worship.

29 Sep

What a fantastic morning we have had, bringing Church into school for our Harvest worship.

Image of We wouldn't be where we are without all of our support staff!

27 Sep

We wouldn't be where we are without all of our support staff!

Image of Help your child become an Attendance H.E.R.O!

24 Sep

Help your child become an Attendance H.E.R.O!

Image of We have begun to collect tinned and dried food products for our harvest collection. If you have anything spare, please feel free to donate. This will be distributed to those in need. Thank you.

23 Sep

We have begun to collect tinned and dried food products for our harvest collection. If you have anything spare, please feel free to donate. This will be distributed to those in need. Thank you.

Image of Values in Practice award winners (V.I.Ps) having their treat with me. Who will it be next week? I can't wait to see!

19 Sep

Values in Practice award winners (V.I.Ps) having their treat with me. Who will it be next week? I can't wait to see!

Image of We are so happy to introduce our new Head and Deputy pupils for the next academic year after whole school voting yesterday.

19 Sep

We are so happy to introduce our new Head and Deputy pupils for the next academic year after whole school voting yesterday.

Image of Come and join us for St. Aidan's school and church Harvest Service

17 Sep

Come and join us for St. Aidan's school and church Harvest Service

14 Sep

We're excited to share our brand-new newsletter with you! Packed with lots of useful information, it covers everything from attendance and secondary school open evenings to healthy lunchbox ideas and more. Have a fantastic weekend!

Image of Our V.I.P (Values in Practice) award winners enjoyed their 3pm treat today, as did I. I wonder who will show our Christian Values next week.

12 Sep

Our V.I.P (Values in Practice) award winners enjoyed their 3pm treat today, as did I. I wonder who will show our Christian Values next week.

Image of Today we had 100% attendance across the school!

11 Sep

Today we had 100% attendance across the school!

Image of Back to School Worship at church

8 Sep

Back to School Worship at church

Image of A welcome message from Mrs Hargreaves, our new Deputy Headteacher

5 Sep

A welcome message from Mrs Hargreaves, our new Deputy Headteacher