--- title: "Blog Author: Mr Buckton" url: "https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/author/bucktonj" school: "English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)" --- # Blog Author: Mr Buckton [![Image of When is friction helpful?](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2520(2).jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-55-when-is-friction-helpful) 5 November 2026 #### [When is friction helpful?](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-55-when-is-friction-helpful) We explored when friction is useful. The children investigated which surface is best to place on the floor to prevent people from slipping. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-55-when-is-friction-helpful) [![Image of Halloween Crazy Hair](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2510.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-23-13-40-halloween-crazy-hair) 23 October 2026 #### [Halloween Crazy Hair](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-23-13-40-halloween-crazy-hair) Year 5 had a brilliant time celebrating Halloween Crazy Hair. Have a look at some of the incredible and creative ways the children showed off their hair. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-23-13-40-halloween-crazy-hair) [![Image of Creation and Covenant ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2481.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-08-45-creation-and-covenant) 20 October 2026 #### [Creation and Covenant ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-08-45-creation-and-covenant) This term, we have been focusing on, ‘Creation and Covenant.’ On Monday, we gathered together with Year 6 for our End of Branch celebration. The children read beautifully and it was lovely to share what we have been learning about. Please have a look at some of our fantastic work this… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-08-45-creation-and-covenant) [![Image of No Outsiders: Justify My Actions](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2477.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-09-14-45-no-outsiders-justify-my-actions) 9 October 2026 #### [No Outsiders: Justify My Actions](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-09-14-45-no-outsiders-justify-my-actions) Today we listened to the story, *Rose Blanche,* and examined the actions of the main character. We imagined what Rose may have wrote to a friend upon her discovery and how she would justify her actions. The children were engaged with the story and moved by the events. **Phoebe** **5A, ‘**I found… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-09-14-45-no-outsiders-justify-my-actions) [![Image of World Space Week](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2474.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-07-14-17-world-space-week) 7 October 2026 #### [World Space Week](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-07-14-17-world-space-week) As part of World Space Week, we explored the race to land on the Moon. We then discussed what items we would take to space and why. Finally, we created artwork imagining what we would see if we looked out of a rocket window. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-07-14-17-world-space-week) [![Image of Send my friend to school](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2470.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-30-14-29-send-my-friend-to-school) 30 September 2026 #### [Send my friend to school](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-30-14-29-send-my-friend-to-school) Today, Year 5 were visited by Sophie from, ‘Send my friend to school.’ We discussed the sustainable development goals, focusing on goal 4, ‘Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education.’ The children discussed a range of questions as well as justify their choices. We were shocked by… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-30-14-29-send-my-friend-to-school) [![Image of Debate](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2460.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-21-10-25-debate) 21 September 2026 #### [Debate](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-21-10-25-debate) Today in class we discussed whether Annie should or shouldn’t go over the falls in a barrel. The children had to justify why they made their choice. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-21-10-25-debate) [![Image of Viewfinders](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2451.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-18-14-10-viewfinders) 18 September 2026 #### [Viewfinders](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-18-14-10-viewfinders) Today the children have been using viewfinders to recreate parts of Hundertwasser’s artwork. They looked at a range of his paintings and selected parts of each to copy into their sketchbooks. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-18-14-10-viewfinders) [![Image of Scratch Soundtrack](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2449.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-16-14-34-scratch-soundtrack) 16 September 2026 #### [Scratch Soundtrack](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-16-14-34-scratch-soundtrack) Today the children built on their skills using Scratch. We started by discussing different genres and the type of music associated with them. We then created our own soundtracks, adjusting the tempo and the notes used. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-16-14-34-scratch-soundtrack) [![Image of Glockenspiel Compositions](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2441.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-16-14-22-glockenspiel-compositions) 16 September 2026 #### [Glockenspiel Compositions](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-16-14-22-glockenspiel-compositions) This afternoon, the children continued their music topic on composition inspired by nature. Today we created our own melodies inspired by Dark and stormy clouds. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-16-14-22-glockenspiel-compositions) [![Image of Subtractive Drawing](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2435(1).jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-11-14-08-subtractive-drawing) 11 September 2026 #### [Subtractive Drawing](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-11-14-08-subtractive-drawing) Today we have been exploring subtractive drawing. A technique where something is taken away from the surface of a painting to reveal marks. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-11-14-08-subtractive-drawing) [![Image of Tinkering with Scratch](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2422.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-14-54-tinkering-with-scratch) 9 September 2026 #### [Tinkering with Scratch](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-14-54-tinkering-with-scratch) We have used Scratch to explore the capabilities of different musical elements. The children tinkered with different sprites to create different sounds. 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