Year 1: Blog items
Year 1 trip - July 2024 The Beach!, by Mrs Harris
Date: 14th Jul 2024 @ 5:44pm
Wow! What an amazing day Year 1 has had! We began the day at Church Farm, Thurstaston where we took a tractor ride around the farm to see some of the crops that Farmer Paul and his team had planted. We saw thousands of Christmas trees and pumpkins starting to grow! From the top of the farm, we could see the River Dee and Wales in the distance. We then fed the sheep before seeing donkeys, reindeer, pigs and ducks. The final stop on our tractor ride took us to feed the alpacas. Next, we petted the small animals. We were really lucky to pet some of the newest arrivals at the farm- baby bunnies. After that, we washed our hands and ate our lunch in the conservatory. We had some free time to enjoy the park, see the meerkats and goats, become lost in a maze, fly down a zip wire, slide on a toboggan slide, ride go karts and much more! As if that wasn't enough, we then got back onto the bus and drove to New Brighton beach where we spent the afternoon playing on the sand. The children made fabulous sandcastles, drew in the sand, made collages out of natural materials, collected shells and played with frisbees. This trip was an excellent way of consolidating all of our learning this year. The children recalled our work on lighthouses, the RNLI, seasons, weather, the coast, Art work based on Andy Goldsworthy, Victorian seaside history, Geography work focused on the Wirral, food and farming and much more! The children really impressed us with their knowledge and we had the best day. What a great way to end the school year! Thanks so much to all the parents, Sisters, Aunties and school Governors that supported our trip, it really is appreciated.
Year 1 trip - July 2024 (part 1), by Mrs Harris
Date: 14th Jul 2024 @ 4:54pm
Wow! What an amazing day Year 1 has had! We began the day at Church Farm, Thurstaston where we took a tractor ride around the farm to see some of the crops that Farmer Paul and his team had planted. We saw thousands of Christmas trees and pumpkins starting to grow! From the top of the farm, we could see the River Dee and Wales in the distance. We then fed the sheep before seeing donkeys, reindeer, pigs and ducks. The final stop on our tractor ride took us to feed the alpacas. Next, we petted the small animals. We were really lucky to pet some of the newest arrivals at the farm- baby bunnies. After that, we washed our hands and ate our lunch in the conservatory. We had some free time to enjoy the park, see the meerkats and goats, become lost in a maze, fly down a zip wire, slide on a toboggan slide, ride go karts and much more! As if that wasn't enough, we then got back onto the bus and drove to New Brighton beach where we spent the afternoon playing on the sand. The children made fabulous sandcastles, drew in the sand, made collages out of natural materials, collected shells and played with frisbees. This trip was an excellent way of consolidating all of our learning this year. The children recalled our work on lighthouses, the RNLI, seasons, weather, the coast, Art work based on Andy Goldsworthy, Victorian seaside history, Geography work focused on the Wirral, food and farming and much more! The children really impressed us with their knowledge and we had the best day. What a great way to end the school year! Thanks so much to all the parents, Sisters, Aunties and school Governors that supported our trip, it really is appreciated.
Seasonal changes, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 9th Jul 2024 @ 10:27pm
In Science this term, the children have looked at seasonal changes. Last week we looked closely at the signs of Summer. We had a lovely time exploring the signs of Summer in the Presbytery garden. The children saw bees, other insects, an apple tree, berries, daisies, rhododendrons, honeysuckles, Buddleia and many other blooming flowers. They spent some time sketching and labelling what they saw to use in their Science work this week.
Victorian Seaside Day, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 9th Jul 2024 @ 10:01pm
This term, Year 1 have been learning all about Victorians at the seaside. We looked at favourite past-times and what the Victorians would have enjoyed eating as a treat. Some things were very similar to what we enjoy today, such as Fish and Chips and ice cream. However, the ice cream was served in a very different way in the past. Sometimes it was served as a slice of ice cream wrapped in a piece of paper- this was called a 'Hokey Pokey'. When served in a small conical shaped glass, it was called a 'Penny Lick'. The children chose how they would like their ice cream to be served today and were surprisingly good at eating both ways- not a drop of ice cream was wasted! We made a traditional bathing machine for the children to role play with. Shaped like a beach hut with wheels, they were used by the Victorians to get changed into their bathing suits. They were then pulled into the water by horses so that the Victorians could be lowered into the water to swim. The children used their imaginations to jump back in time and take the train to the seaside during the Victorian era. As well as eating Hokey Pokeys and Penny Licks, they explored a range of Victorian past-times to immerse themselves into the life of a Victorian. The children changed into Victorian style bathing costumes, listened to bandstand music, watched a Punch and Judy show and collected shells on a pretend beach. They made crafts and role played strolling along a promenade and riding a donkey. They also entertained us with their own Punch and Judy shows. We've had a great day all round! We hope that the children will use their experiences to write a seaside postcard in their English work this week.
Mini Vinnies Pledges, by Mrs Harris
Date: 5th Jul 2024 @ 10:22pm
Mini Vinnies meet every Thursday. We are working together to help others.
Last Thursday, we made some pledges:
• We pledge to be kind to other
• To help others in need in any way we can
• To be good friends and to care for God's world
Mini Vinnies Donation, by Mrs Harris
Date: 5th Jul 2024 @ 10:19pm
Good news alert!!
Luna and Willow decided (themselves!!!) to design, make and sell bracelets to their family and friends 🧡
This wonderfully kind initiative was to raise funds for Mini Vinnies 🙌
They raised an astounding £42.44 from their sale, which is absolutely fantastic!!!! Mini Vinnies will use this generous donation to purchase toiletry bags for the homeless
Thank you Luna and Willow ❤️❤️❤️
Sunshine Room, by Mrs Harris
Date: 2nd May 2024 @ 9:56pm
Children had a great time in the Sunshine Room 🌞 ☀️ 💛
Year 1 and 2 Outdoor Ball Games Club, by Mrs Harris
Date: 22nd Apr 2024 @ 11:24pm
Year 1 and 2 had fun at outdoor ball games club
We practised throwing, catching and team work skills
Lenten Trail, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 8th Mar 2024 @ 12:36am
All classes have visited Church over the last couple of weeks to follow the Lenten Trail. It was Year 1's turn yesterday. We walked around four stations, all supporting the children to understand the meaning of Lent and how we can pray, fast and give on the run up to Easter. The children learned how Jesus resisted temptation in the desert and how we should try to give up something for Lent to remember how Jesus gave his life for us on Earth. The children talked about how they give to charity- helping others less fortunate than ourselves. They suggested that giving away their own toys and old clothes would help charities raise money for others. They also had lots of suggestions for helping the homeless. Lots of children decided that they would like to give up sweets and treats for Lent, whilst others decided that they would try to be more kind and helpful to their families and others. We're really proud of how they are becoming great followers of Jesus and learning to follow the right path this Lent.
World Book Day, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 8th Mar 2024 @ 12:24am
Year 1 have been celebrating World Book Day throughout this week. We have had a number of online author workshops, some reading stories and others have been teaching us how to illustrate. We have met Bernard Menzah, the author of Kwame's Magic Quest; Liz Pichon, author and illustrator of the Tom Gates books and also joined in with a draw along session with the author, Raahat Kaduji. Today, the children have been excitedly drawing themselves in their costumes- They all looked amazing! They have created shoe box story settings using collage materials, read lots of stories, made bag tags and completed World Book Day puzzles and colouring sheets. What a day! We hope to complete our story setting shoe boxes tomorrow so that we can use them as inspiration for our seaside setting description. Here's a sneak peek of them so far...
Pinch Pots Inspired by Alice Ballard, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 8th Mar 2024 @ 12:03am
Last half term, the children explored a famous sculptor called Alice Ballard. We looked at how she is inspired by nature and her preference of blues and greens to decorate her work. Influenced by our English text, 'The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch', the children took to designing their own sea themed pinch pots. They first rehearsed with sculpture using playdough, creating waves with the clay tools. They then modelled a pot with clay and decorated with various clay tools. The final step was to paint. We hope you love your little trinket dishes as much as the children did. Well done Year 1!
Hoylake Lifeboat Station, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 7th Mar 2024 @ 11:50pm
We had a fantastic trip last week to Hoylake Lifeboat Station. The children learned all about the hard work of the RNLI and how lifeboats have changed from the past to the present. The Hoylake Lifeboat Station celebrated 200 years of dedicated service last Monday 4th March. Each lifeboat class is named after a River and the one that they house in Hoylake is a Shannon Class. We were surprised to learn that a Shannon lifeboat costs £2.4 million! We also saw their hovercraft and experienced life in the the crew rooms, where we saw where the selfless volunteers dress in their all weather suits and can look out over the River Mersey. We had a great time and thanked them for their service to the community and for giving their time to teach us all about horse power and engines! We found out that the 200 year celebration flotilla of lifeboats was actually interrupted last Monday, by a mud rescue operation. This just goes to show how important the RNLI's role is in saving lives.
Lenten Trail 2024, by Mrs Harris
Date: 29th Feb 2024 @ 4:00pm
Over the next week, F2-Y6 will visit church to participate in the Lenten Trail. All of our families are invited to visit the trail after Mass on each Sunday throughout Lent.
Enterprise Day 2024 - how we spent our hard earned profit 📈, by Mrs Harris
Date: 10th Feb 2024 @ 6:58pm
Year 3 raised a total of £43.75 during our enterprise afternoon! The children decided to buy books and stationery. Each class now has a set of 8 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' books and a stacking pencil each.
From planning to making, advertising to selling, the children had a great time building their enterprise skills, which I'm sure will help them in the future.
Thank you to all the children in OLSE for supporting Year 3!
Sunshine Room 🌞, by Mrs Harris
Date: 10th Feb 2024 @ 6:52pm
Messy play and music in the Sunshine 🌞 room ☺️☺️☺️
Y1 Enterprise Day, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 6th Feb 2024 @ 11:28am
Year 1 chose to sell keychains on Enterprise Day. We spent all week carefully threading colourful beads onto thread to make them. We made more than 250! Some had clips, some had keyrings, some had letters and others had shaped beads. We even made some especially for the teachers! They all looked amazing! We set up our stall in the hall and put up posters to advertise, then the selling began. Each child had a go of either setting up or selling their keychains. They worked so hard and made over £75! Well done Year 1!
Hi-Impact Robot Carousel Workshop, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 6th Feb 2024 @ 11:10am
Last Friday, Year 1 explored robots with a computing workshop. The children had a go at coding with the iPads. They used special jigsaw pieces to tell their character how to move around a maze. They also used different coloured mats to make a track for a robot car to follow. Through exploration, they had to figure out how each colour mat affected the movement of the car-- i.e. left, right, full turn, go and stop. The next group used a coding app to program a character. The final group were really excited to use an app to program a rolling robot- we had lots of squeals and laughs when the robot came spinning in their direction! Each child had the opportunity to explore all four stations over the course of the session. What a fabulous afternoon for all!
Enterprise Day Marketing Videos and Posters, by Mrs Harris
Date: 1st Feb 2024 @ 9:46pm
The children had a wonderful time during the preparation for Enterprise Day 2024!
Their entrepreneurial skills were certainly put to the test and they all did so well.
Modern life means our young people need to be resilient, innovative and not afraid to experiment - all important for entrepreneurs.
We are using Enterprise Day to develop a range of skills in our pupils. These skills include:- team work, financial literacy, organising and planning, using initiative, negotiation, taking risks, creativity and innovation.
A key part of enterprise is the making of goods, followed by the marketing and selling of these goods.
Take a look at our presentation / marketing videos and see what you like the look of 😊
Enterprise Day 2024, by Mrs Harris
Date: 1st Feb 2024 @ 9:17pm
This week the children have been working very hard for their Enterprise Day on Friday, 02 February 2024
The children have:
· Planned their enterprise idea
· Decided what they want to raise money for – a class treat or particular set of class books for example
· Advertised their enterprise (designed posters etc)
· Produced a short video presentation to share with parents and carers which will be uploaded to the school website
Class Stalls
✅️ Y1 - key chains 🔑🗝🔑
✅️ Y2 - play-doh and slime 🥳🥳🥳
✅️ Y3 - jewellery pots 💎💎💎
✅️ Y4 - friendship bracelets 👫👬👭
✅️ Y5 - crispy cakes 🧁🧁🧁
✅️ Y6 - bookmarks 🔖📑🔖
The enterprise event will take place on the afternoon of Friday, 02 February 2024.
All children will be asked to bring in £1 which will be spent at several class stalls 👏👏
**Please be aware Enterprise Day is NOT own clothes, all children should wear their uniform on this day**
Art Club with Miss Ward, by Mrs Harris
Date: 24th Jan 2024 @ 11:38pm
Miss Ward's Art Club was a great success!
The children used watercolours to paint beautiful pictures 🌈 🌻 🦋
Some lovely work produced. Well done 👏
Spring Term Storytime Club KS1, by Mrs Harris
Date: 15th Jan 2024 @ 10:33pm
A lovely start to reading club! The children enjoyed listening to 'Monkey Puzzle' and making their own bookmarks
Year 1 and Year 2 Christmas Nativity 'Baarmy Bethlehem', by Mrs Harris
Date: 19th Dec 2023 @ 4:28pm
Christmas Party Day 2023, by Mrs Harris
Date: 18th Dec 2023 @ 10:52pm
We have all had an absolutely amazing party day!!! Laughter all around 🤣❤️🎄🕯
Christmas Festivities!, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 18th Dec 2023 @ 4:58pm
Year 1 have been celebrating Christmas over the last couple of weeks. We began with Christmas jumper and Christmas lunch last week. We enjoyed a lovely roast Christmas dinner last week and decorated our classrooms with paper chains and Christmas Stockings. Today, we dressed up for party day! The children made party hats and place mats. They had a mini-disco in the hall and showed off their best dance moves. and then enjoyed lots of party food! We finished off the afternoon with party games. The children should sleep very well tonight!
Elf Day, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 4th Dec 2023 @ 1:10pm
Year 1 have been busy getting ready for Christmas and Advent. We decorated our Christmas tree last week in preparation for December 1st. Luckily for us, the first day of December was also Elf Day. The children looked amazing in their elf costumes and accessories. We finger painted Christmas stockings, made elf hats and enjoyed lots of songs and dances in the afternoon. We raised lots of money for Alzheimer's and had lots of fun! Thanks for your continued support.
