The Storytellers have had an exciting time learning all about Bonfire Night! We began by preparing delicious pumpkin soup, using fresh ingredients that the children helped to chop and stir. This tasty treat was enjoyed later on as we gathered around our very own campfire in the field. 

Using a special "Dragon's Breath" flint, the children worked together to help light the fire, learning all about the magic of combustion and how to stay safe around open flames. We discussed fire safety rules, maintained a safe distance, and everyone had a turn with sparklers, creating sparkling swirls in the air with great care and big smiles.

Due to the bout of blustery weather, our firework fun moved indoors today, where the children got creative! They made vibrant firework pictures by blowing paint across the page through straws and using paper stamps. A sprinkle of colourful glitter brought their artwork to life, capturing the excitement of fireworks in the night sky.

To top off a truly memorable few days, we spent the afternoon making and decorating our own candy apples-sticky, sparkly, and delicious! What a fantastic way to celebrate Bonfire Night with learning, teamwork, safety, and lots of tasty treats.

Potion mixing is a particular favourite in Storytellers! The children donned their wizard hats and got busy in our "potion lab," carefully choosing from an assortment of colourful, bubbling ingredients. They poured, stirred, and sprinkled - adding sparkly dust, shimmering liquid, and a dash of fizz to see what would happen next. There were gasps of excitement as their mixtures bubbled, foamed, and changed colour, just like real magic! This hands-on fun sparked plenty of conversation, predictions, and awe as they explored how different ingredients interacted.

Storytellers had a wonderful day full of Meg and Mog-style adventures! Everyone looked fantastic in their array of fancy dress - from witches and skeletons to pumpkins and even a King's Guard! The day was packed with fun and laughter as the children enjoyed spooky stories, dancing, and games like Pass the Pumpkin and Spider Splat!

This week, the Storytellers have been exploring Diwali, the beautiful Festival of Light. The children learned that Diwali is a time of celebration for many people around the world and that light is an important symbol - it represents goodness, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness.

The children enjoyed making their own Diya lamps, carefully decorating them to shine brightly, just like the ones used in Diwali celebrations. On the light board, they created stunning Rangoli patterns, experimenting with colours, shapes, and symmetry to make vibrant designs that welcome light and happiness.

There was plenty of music and dancing, too, as we moved to traditional Indian rhythms and celebrated through movement and joy. The children also designed their own hand decorations, learning about the tradition of mehndi patterns and using their creativity to make unique designs.

Through these fun and meaningful activities, the Storytellers not only explored creativity and culture but also learned about kindness, celebration, and the importance of light in our lives. 

Storytellers enjoyed listening to the traditional tale The Little Red Hen. The children talked about why the hen's friends wouldn't help her and whether it was kind for them to expect to eat her bread after doing none of the hard work! This sparked some lovely discussions about kindness, teamwork, and helping others.

 After the story, the children had the chance to become little bakers themselves! They helped weigh the ingredients and took turns kneading the dough, noticing how its texture changed as they worked. The room soon filled with the wonderful smell of baking, and the best part of all was tasting their very own freshly baked loaf - warm, golden, and absolutely delicious!

 We were also very grateful to get all our ingredients from our fantastic Village Shop, helping the children understand where food comes from and how our local community supports us.

 This activity was not only great fun but also a wonderful learning experience. Listening to and discussing the story supported the children's understanding of morals and empathy, while baking helped them develop early maths and science skills through weighing, measuring, and observing changes. Working together encouraged sharing and cooperation, and the sensory experience of kneading dough built fine motor skills - all while giving them a real sense of pride and achievement in what they'd made. 

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Blisland Primary Harvest Celebration

Last week, Blisland Primary came together to celebrate one of the most special times of the year - Harvest. It was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to reflect on where our food comes from, the importance of farming in Cornwall, and the value of sharing what we have with others.

Our Harvest Assembly was held in the beautiful Blisland Church, and it was a truly heartwarming occasion. The children sang a collection of traditional and modern harvest songs with great enthusiasm, filling the church with joyful voices. They also shared poetry they had written themselves, celebrating the changing seasons, the hard work of farmers, and the beauty of the Cornish countryside. 

Parents, carers, and members of the community joined us for the event, creating a warm and supportive atmosphere that captured the spirit of the season perfectly. A highlight of the celebration was our harvest auction. The children helped to present beautifully arranged vegetable boxes filled with locally grown produce. These were auctioned off at the end of the assembly, raising over £80 for the Wadebridge Food Bank. We are so proud of our pupils for their enthusiasm and for understanding the importance of helping those in need. We were completely overwhelmed by the generosity of the local community. The donations for the food bank were incredible - from tins and pasta to fresh vegetables and toiletries. It was inspiring to see how everyone came together to make a difference. We want to extend our sincere thanks to all who donated, supported, or attended our Harvest event.

Throughout the week, pupils also learned about harvest traditions in Cornwall and explored how farming continues to play a vital role in our local economy and way of life. From understanding how crops are grown to learning about sustainable farming, the children developed a deeper appreciation for the people and processes that keep our communities fed. Our Harvest celebrations truly showed the strength of the Blisland community - full of kindness, gratitude, and togetherness. Thank you to everyone who helped make it such a memorable week.

Storytellers took their learning outdoors for a hands-on, creative adventure! Armed with hammers and bright wool, the children made their very own wooden name plaques. They carefully tapped in small nails to outline the first letter of their name, then wrapped colourful wool around the nails to bring their initials to life.

It was such a brilliant activity for our little preschoolers, full of fun, focus, and a little bit of challenge! Using real tools helped them feel so grown-up while strengthening their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Threading the wool around the nails gave their fingers a great workout, building the muscles they'll need for early writing. Working outdoors made it even more exciting, with plenty of giggles and proud smiles as they admired their finished creations. The children couldn't wait to show off their wonderful wooden masterpieces!

At Storytellers, the children have been celebrating the move into autumn and the harvest season by exploring the wonderful world of vegetables and their many different colours. They enjoyed looking closely at a variety of vegetables, noticing the bright greens, deep reds, sunny yellows and earthy oranges that remind us of autumn's rich tones.

Inspired by what they saw, the children created their very own harvest-themed collages using a mixture of seeds and pulses. This activity encouraged lots of patience as they carefully placed each seed, while also helping to strengthen their pincer grip - an essential skill for early writing and fine motor development.

 The children were so proud of their colourful creations, which captured the spirit of autumn and celebrated the harvest in a fun and creative way. 

Storytellers have been busy investigating shapes in lots of fun and creative ways. We started by examining the various shapes we could use to build a house, and then attempted some challenging shape puzzles to test our problem-solving skills.

 We went on a shape hunt around our environment, spotting circles, squares, triangles and more hiding all around us. The children also enjoyed creating colourful shape pictures using paint and cotton buds - a fun way to practise their pincer grip and strengthen little fingers ready for early writing. 

 The week finished on a very yummy note - baking scrumptious shaped biscuits to share with our families.

 Activities like these aren't just fun - they help children recognise shapes all around them, build early maths skills, strengthen fine motor control, and use their imagination in creative ways. And of course, the biscuit-making was a delicious way to bring all that learning together!.

The children at Storytellers have been making the most of the autumn sunshine today by harvesting their very own potatoes!

With big smiles and muddy hands, they loved digging through the soil to find the hidden treasures beneath. Along the way, they discovered some of the amazing creatures that help the soil stay healthy - from wriggly worms to busy beetles - and even came across a tiny baby frog! The children carefully returned it to the pond area, learning more about how all these creatures play an important part in nature.

We're back at Storytellers Nursery, and what a brilliant start to the year it's been! 

 Our first topic is All About Me, and the children have been full of energy, exploring all the different ways our bodies can move. There was so much giggling as they took turns drawing around each other - such a fun way to see just how unique we all are!

 The brand-new Make Believe Manor has also been a huge hit- the children have been busy cooking up stories, stepping into different roles, and letting their imaginations run wild.

 Here's to a year full of curiosity, laughter and magical adventures

Welcome to our Nursery blog ...

In our spacious, inviting nursery, we work hard to offer a nurturing and supportive learning environment for the children to thrive and grow. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with an emphasis on promoting the characteristics of effective learning. 

This approach fosters a love of learning and provides challenges linked closely to developmentally age-appropriate experiences. We strive to create an environment where children feel confident in exploring and discovering new things. We offer weekly forest school activities and have constant access to an ample, safe outdoor space and an all-weather area. All meals are cooked daily on site by our excellent cook. 

As a Nursery, we understand that all children are unique and understand the importance of following their individual interests.

We are set just outside the beautiful village of Blisland, which is 10 minutes from Bodmin town centre.

As we are a smaller setting, we can only offer 10 places per year group; however, this ensures a very high level of interaction with adults and quality input for your child while they are with us. We are a very family-oriented organisation with strong community connections. 

We can offer places to children from the age of 2 years and offer 15 and 30-hour funding. More information can be found here: www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

Morning sessions are from 9 am to 12  pm and cost £16.80

Lunch available from 12-1 pm at £5.60 plus meal cost or home-packed lunch.

Afternoon session would be from 12-3 pm at £16.80 plus meal cost or home-packed lunch. 

All-day session 9 am - 3 pm £33.60 plus the meal or home-packed lunch.

We are offering a fourth session free if you pay for 3. It can be just mornings or a full day.  Your equivalent 4th session would be free, saving a max of £28.80

We are very flexible with hours and days, so please feel free to ring for more information.

We also run a parent and toddler group, ' Twiglets', on a Wednesday, 9 am -11 am, where you can come along to stay and play and meet new people, have a coffee and get a feel for what we are all about; this runs weekly in term time and it's free. Bump to 4yrs.    

Weekly information is also available on our 'Twiglets' Facebook page. 

By following our nursery blog, which we hope to publish every week, we will inform you through words and pictures how we promote your child's learning in the nursery. It is also an excellent way for you to discuss with your child at home what they have been doing each week. 

Mrs Pearce.

Ahoy there, mateys! We have ended the year at Storytellers with a rip-roaring pirate adventure that would make even Captain Jack jealous! The little buccaneers played a raucous round of pass the parcel, bounced like jellyfish on the bouncy castle, and dared to walk the wobbly plank with fearless giggles. They splashed and slipped through our splishy-splashy water fountain like mischievous mermaids, stirred up some slimy seaweed soup in the messy play zone, and feasted like true pirates at our epic banquet. The crowning glory? A magnificent fruit ship fit for a captain, crafted by our magical cook.

We are incredibly proud of our Storytellers family - the laughter, learning, and love have made this year truly unforgettable. We can't wait to see what magical adventures next year will bring! 

Blisland Triumph at Harrowbarrow Cricket Match!

Blisland Primary is celebrating a fantastic sporting achievement after winning a cricket match against Harrowbarrow Primary School! On a sunny afternoon, nine pupils from Years 4, 5 and 6 travelled to Harrowbarrow to take on their Year 6 cricket team in a friendly but competitive match.

The team showed great determination and teamwork throughout the game. There were some brilliant moments with the bat, with several players scoring confidently and showing excellent technique. However, it was Blisland's superb bowling performance that truly secured the victory. Each player bowled with focus and accuracy, keeping Harrowbarrow's batters under pressure and limiting their scoring opportunities.

The sportsmanship, encouragement and team spirit on display made us incredibly proud. It was a great example of how our pupils rise to a challenge and support one another.

A huge thank you goes to Mr Smith and Mrs Pengelly for coaching the team and organising transport to the match. Their support helped the players feel confident and prepared. Well done to all the players who took part-you represented Blisland with pride and showed real sporting excellence. We're looking forward to more cricket success in the future!

At Storytellers Nursery, we fully embraced World Chocolate Day on Monday, and things got deliciously messy! The children had a fantastic time making their chocolate lollipops, discovering that science can be sweet (and very sticky!). As they melted the chocolate, they learned about the process of solids turning into liquids. With lots of giggles, they observed the cooling process as the lollipops hardened in the fridge, though some children were much more interested in "helping" finish off the leftover chocolate. Who knew scientific exploration could involve so much taste testing? Sticky fingers, chocolate smiles, and a whole lot of learning made for a perfectly sweet celebration!

   This hands-on activity helped the children understand reversible changes, temperature effects, and the fascinating science behind everyday materials-all while enjoying the magic of chocolate!

A Week of Adventure and Sunshine at Blisland Primary School

What an action-packed and joyful week we've had at Blisland Primary School! With the summer sun finally shining down, our pupils have been busy creating memories, challenging themselves, and enjoying time together in and out of the classroom. The highlight of the week for both Nessa and Kensa Classes was undoubtedly our whole-school beach day on Wednesday. We travelled to the beautiful Daymer Bay and spent the entire day enjoying the sand, sea, and sunshine. The children played a wide range of beach sports, including cricket, football, tag rugby, bowls, and even golf. In between games, they explored the tide line, collected shells, and built some truly impressive sandcastles.

Lunchtime was a real treat thanks to Mr Smith and the staff team, who fired up the BBQ and prepared a beach feast. With hot dogs, burgers, bacon rolls, and plenty of fresh fruit, there was something for everyone to enjoy. It was fantastic to see all the children playing together, supporting one another, and making the most of the glorious weather. The atmosphere was full of laughter, fun, and friendship-a true celebration of our school spirit.

Earlier in the week, Nessa Class had two exciting adventures of their own. On Monday, they visited the Tide Climbing Centre, where they were introduced to the fundamentals of indoor climbing and bouldering. Many children pushed themselves out of their comfort zones and conquered challenging routes, showing bravery, resilience, and determination. The staff at the centre were incredibly supportive, and the children left feeling proud of what they had achieved.

Then on Tuesday, it was time for some high-energy fun at Big Dunk's Laser Tag. Over two hours, the children played a variety of fast-paced games that required teamwork, strategy, and lots of enthusiasm. It was wonderful to see their competitive spirit balanced with kindness and support for their teammates. Everyone had a blast, and it's safe to say the bus ride home was a quiet one!

As if that wasn't enough, we're now gearing up for another big event-our Sports Day, which takes place this Friday. Pupils have been practising hard and showing great sportsmanship in their PE lessons, and we're all looking forward to a day of friendly competition, cheering, and celebration. This week has been a brilliant example of the joy, adventure, and sense of community that makes Blisland such a special place to learn and grow. A big thank you to all staff, volunteers, and parents for helping to make it all happen!

Nursery

This week we've been setting sail on a nautical adventure! Our little explorers have been busy diving into all things under the sea and pirate-themed. We made magical mermaids with sparkles and shells. Built our boats and tested to see if they would float Created pirate necklaces fit for a captain Mixed up mysterious pirate potions full of colour and fizz! The imagination has been flowing like the tide, and the children have loved every splashy second of it. We're so proud of their creativity and curiosity-what a week of fun and discovery!

Ahoy from Storytellers Nursery!

This week we've been setting sail on a nautical adventure! Our little explorers have been busy diving into all things under the sea and pirate-themed.

We made magical mermaids with sparkles and shells.

Built our boats and tested to see if they would float

Created pirate necklaces fit for a captain

Mixed up mysterious pirate potions full of colour and fizz!

The imagination has been flowing like the tide, and the children have loved every splashy second of it. We're so proud of their creativity and curiosity-what a week of fun and discovery!