--- title: "Blog Author: D Jacques" url: "https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/author/djacques" school: "The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School" --- # Blog Author: D Jacques [![Image of We are learning new knife skills](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4940.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-10-09-20-11-00-we-are-learning-new-knife-skills) 9 October 2025 #### [We are learning new knife skills](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-10-09-20-11-00-we-are-learning-new-knife-skills) The children had to be very focused for today’s DT task. We are learning how to use the claw and bridge grips to help us to chop food safely. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-10-09-20-11-00-we-are-learning-new-knife-skills) [![Image of Our trip to Moor Park](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4987.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-10-06-20-04-00-our-trip-to-moor-park) 6 October 2025 #### [Our trip to Moor Park](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-10-06-20-04-00-our-trip-to-moor-park) We had our first trip in Year 2 and we went to Moor Park to observe its features so we can write more confidently about it when we return to school. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-10-06-20-04-00-our-trip-to-moor-park) [![Image of Gymnastics](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4886.JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-14-19-32-00-gymnastics) 14 September 2025 #### [Gymnastics](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-14-19-32-00-gymnastics) In gymnastics this half term Year 2 will be focusing on jumping in a range of ways safely. This week we were practising a tuck jump. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-14-19-32-00-gymnastics) [![Image of The Tunnel](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Tunnel_(2).JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-07-19-43-00-the-tunnel) 7 September 2025 #### [The Tunnel](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-07-19-43-00-the-tunnel) Year 2 had a fun and engaging start to their new story 'The Tunnel' by Anthony Browne by experiencing what it is like to be in a tunnel. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-09-07-19-43-00-the-tunnel) [![Image of Our Diocese centenary celebration day](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2389_edit(1).JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-06-23-our-diocese-centenary-celebration-day) 23 June 2025 #### [Our Diocese centenary celebration day](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-06-23-our-diocese-centenary-celebration-day) We have been looking at old photos from the travelling museum. We tried to recreate a couple of the photographs so we could see how our school and church have changed over the years. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-06-23-our-diocese-centenary-celebration-day) [![Image of Our day at Bowland Wild Boar Park](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_8281.JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-06-18-18-32-00-our-day-at-bowland-wild-boar-park) 18 June 2025 #### [Our day at Bowland Wild Boar Park](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-06-18-18-32-00-our-day-at-bowland-wild-boar-park) We had the most fantastic day at the farm recently. So many animals we had never seen before, a tractor ride, holding chicks and we even hand fed the goats. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-06-18-18-32-00-our-day-at-bowland-wild-boar-park) [![Image of Little Red Riding Hood](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4722.JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-06-09-10-26-00-little-red-riding-hood) 9 June 2025 #### [Little Red Riding Hood](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-06-09-10-26-00-little-red-riding-hood) We are reading the traditional story 'Little Red Riding Hood' and our role play area has been turned into Grandmas's house. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-06-09-10-26-00-little-red-riding-hood) [![Image of We welcome our new Pope Leo XIV](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4676(3).JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-05-14-09-59-00-we-welcome-our-new-pope-leo-xiv) 14 May 2025 #### [We welcome our new Pope Leo XIV](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-05-14-09-59-00-we-welcome-our-new-pope-leo-xiv) Reception Blessed wanted to welcome our new Pope, Leo XIV and made him a card. We each spoke about what we would say if we met the Pope. We even sent our card to The Vatican City. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-05-14-09-59-00-we-welcome-our-new-pope-leo-xiv) [![Image of Ribbleton Vet Surgery](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4256(1).JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-03-03-ribbleton-vet-surgery) 3 March 2025 #### [Ribbleton Vet Surgery](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-03-03-ribbleton-vet-surgery) It's been a very busy week at the Vet's. The children have been taking great care of a range of pets in the new surgery. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-03-03-ribbleton-vet-surgery) [![Image of Reception Blessed Stay & Play](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4225.JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-02-13-09-08-00-reception-blessed-stay-play) 13 February 2025 #### [Reception Blessed Stay & Play](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-02-13-09-08-00-reception-blessed-stay-play) It was great to see so many parents and carers at our Stay & Play. The children were thrilled to be able to show off their classroom and all the wonderful things they have been learning. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-02-13-09-08-00-reception-blessed-stay-play) [![Image of There's a dinosaurs in our school!](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_3951.JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-01-20-10-30-00-there-s-a-dinosaurs-in-our-school) 20 January 2025 #### [There's a dinosaurs in our school!](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-01-20-10-30-00-there-s-a-dinosaurs-in-our-school) We've discovered a dinousaur egg in our garden! We've even had letters from Mrs Rex and we are helping her by keeping her egg warm and safe. We are also helping her to find her way back to school by making maps. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-01-20-10-30-00-there-s-a-dinosaurs-in-our-school) [![Image of Church Visit](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_3994.JPG)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-01-15-10-25-00-church-visit) 15 January 2025 #### [Church Visit](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-01-15-10-25-00-church-visit) This week we had a walk over to our church to see how beautifully decorated it was for Christmas. The Nativity scene was a favourite for all the children. We even got to hold baby Jesus. 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