: Blog items
Author Visit to School - Susanne Schroder, by Mrs Harris
Date: 26th Nov 2022 @ 6:12pm
On Monday 28th November, children’s author Susanne Schroder will be visiting school. She will be reading her newest book ‘The Robin’s First Christmas’ to Years F2, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
If you would like to purchase the book beforehand from Liverpool One Waterstones she would be happy to sign your child’s book for them on the day. Liverpool One’s Waterstones currently have a buy one, get one half price offer on books
Mini pathfinders - Miss Barron's class - Day 3, by Mrs Harris
Date: 26th Nov 2022 @ 6:11pm
Year 6 Mini Pathfinders - Year 6 Miss Barron's class
Day 3.......
National Online Safety - TikTok, by Mrs Harris
Date: 26th Nov 2022 @ 6:08pm
What's trending on TikTok? ?? With new features being added and potentially dangerous new trends to stay aware of, today’s #WakeUpWednesday guide re-assesses the ever-popular social media platform for possible #OnlineSafety hazards ?
Achievement Stars ? ? ??, by Mrs Harris
Date: 26th Nov 2022 @ 6:06pm
Here at Our Lady's, we are aware of how important it is to recognise and support the children’s sporting achievements.
We want our children to value and be proud of what they learn out with the classroom, as well as in it.
We recognise and celebrate these achievements in many ways, including: assemblies, class celebration and posting on our website and Facebook
What can you do to help?
?Encourage your child to tell their teacher(s) about their achievements so that it can be shared in class and on our website.
?Encourage your child to bring in their medals, trophies or certificates to help them talk about their achievements.
?It is always great to get a photo that represents your child’s achievement so that we can display it in school. Please email or send via Facebook messenger any photographs into school.
Yr5 The Explorer- Sonnet 18 poetry, by Mr Glen
Date: 25th Nov 2022 @ 3:44pm
This morning Yr5 started to look at the poetry element of our source text “The Explorer” by Katherine Rundell. In class they have been looking at Sonnet Number 18 by William Shakespeare, the construction and rules to be used whilst writing a sonnet. Using this as a guide they then created their own original piece, based on the story so far in “The Explorer”.
Using this devised piece, we looked at the performance and the flow of delivery and how to use your voice (Pitch, tone, volume) to create an atmosphere for the audience. Over the session we looked at different techniques that you could use and performed to each other, giving feedback using WWW (what went well) and EBi (even better if). Each person then performed it again, after listening to the comments and improved their performance. We also looked at the Volta (the turning Point) of the piece and were you could go with it next, what else could you write your stanza about. Yr5 were brilliant and have created some amazing poetry.
Yr5 were absolutely brilliant and everyone was involved and engaged and came up with some excellent work. Well done Yr5 !!!
Sports Stars of the Week, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 25th Nov 2022 @ 9:38am
Aleah (Y2) who is is now a double under 6 champion after competing in the Ultimate Weekender Competition last weekend!
Brontë (Y3) for being a star trainer for her football club!
Isamay and Keegan (Y4) who both fought in Muay Thai last weekend in Bolton against Scottish opponents and both won!
Blake (Y2) and Cody (Y6) who both got their yellow belts at Taekwondo on Monday!
Skyla-Rose McLaughlin (F1) for being star of the class!
Science- testing materials, by Mrs Schultz
Date: 24th Nov 2022 @ 11:25pm
We have been exploring and investigating the properties of materials this half term in Science. We looked at a range of materials including: tin foil, paper, cardboard and wood, and talked about their properties. We then explored the materials and shapes used to build bridges. We learnt that triangles are the best shapes for strength. We predicted which of the materials would be the most suitable for building a bridge. The task then, was to build a bridge between two supports with each of the materials. We decided to keep one variable the same to keep our test fair. Each time, we would put a 200g weight on our bridge to see if it supported well. We tested our bridges and chose the most suitable material based on the outcome. The children were then challenged to make a stronger bridge using only paper. They were asked if they could incorporate triangles into their design. Some children decided to fold their paper like a fan. They were so surprised when they realised that it would now hold the 200g weight, simply by changing the shape! Watch out for those surprised faces!
Yr1 Percy the Park Keeper, by Mr Glen
Date: 24th Nov 2022 @ 12:25pm
“Percy the Park Keeper-After the storm” by Nick Butterworth.
This week we looked at moving as a hedgehog and what they might be doing when we don’t see them. We had hedgehogs looking for a new house, we had hedgehogs going to “Slug-Donalds” to get some slug nuggets, we had hedge hogs meeting up to have lunch together plus many more. This was a great improvised piece of drama by the children using what they know about hedgehogs. Well done Yr1.
Yr6 Goodnight Mr Tom, by Mr Glen
Date: 24th Nov 2022 @ 12:22pm
Year 6 today continued to explore their source text "Goodnight Mr Tom" by Michelle Magorian. We started to look at the characterisation and relationship between four Main Characters main characters, William, Zach, Mr Oakley and Mrs. Beech. Each person in their small group or pair hand to choose one of these characters and using Mind maps we wrote down what we knew about them, and tried to think as them (what would the say, think. How would they sit and react) whilst their group or partner asked them open questions relating to their character they had chosen in the “Hot Seat”.
We then performed this back to the class with everyone asking questions, which at time challenged the character in the Hot Seat. Each of the characters gave a real insight to the role and also some twists that may (or not be) in the story. One was that William was not Mrs Beech’s son and she was only looking after him, but his real mother died, and that is why she is so mean to him.
We then looked at the Play version of the book and gave half the class Act One and the other Act Two. They were given 3 minutes to prepare and perform a piece of drama, using the stage directions in the script and what we had already done (Mind mapping and hot seating). This was then performed back to the class were we then reviewed the performance using WWW (What Went Well) and EBi (Even Better If).
It was amazing to see everyone engage and working with each other and in some cases (when performing) some of the material was excellent with good clear voices and learning the dialogue, and by dramatic portrayal of the character. Excellent work by all!!!
Well done Year 6
Yr3 Stig Of the Dump, by Mr Glen
Date: 24th Nov 2022 @ 12:17pm
Today we continued with our text “Stig of the Dump” by Clive King with Yr3 and today I posed a question “What would happen now if Barney found Stig in the 21st Century?” “How would this be reported in a digital world?”. In their groups they had to select a TV news presenter and then each remaining person of the group had to chose a character from the book. The reporters were given wooden spoons, for microphones and had to interview the witnesses to the discovery.
They were given 5 minutes to come up with questions and answers and create, rehearse and preform the piece of drama. Building on the previous sessions of hot seating and roll on the wall, I was amazed at how well they did and how clear their performances were too. Everyone in Yr3 were amazing, but I was blown over at how good George was. His performance and handling of the interview was smooth, it had pace and when someone forgot what they were going to say, he just moved straight on and filled the gap. Excellent. Well done Yr3.
Year 4 ( Mrs McGunigall's Class ) World Cup Singalong, by Mrs Harris
Date: 22nd Nov 2022 @ 9:25pm
Year 4 ( Mrs McGunigall's Class) had great fun singing and dancing along to our World Cup Singalong music session
Year 6 Miss Barron's class - Mini Pathfinders, by Mrs Harris
Date: 22nd Nov 2022 @ 9:16pm
Mini Pathfinders
Today, the children engaged with a session on how to administer first aid and learn basic lifesaving skills. They improved their knowledge around first aid and had the opportunity to demonstrate CPR!!
Y3W Anti-Bullying Week 2022, by Mrs Harris
Date: 21st Nov 2022 @ 10:01pm
Y3W sharing their Anti-Bullying posters with us ?
Great job Year 3 ?
School Council - 18 November 2022, by Mrs Harris
Date: 21st Nov 2022 @ 9:59pm
School Council meeting on Friday to discuss many topics including Activity Clubs and Attendance Rewards
Y3W LFC Foundation Singalong, by Mrs Harris
Date: 21st Nov 2022 @ 9:57pm
Y3W enjoyed taking part in a virtual LFC singalong on Friday.....all in their Children in Need outfits ???
Dancing Sports Star!, by Miss Hanton-Wise
Date: 21st Nov 2022 @ 4:30pm
Congratulations to Kiki-Rae on her dance competition results!
Year 1 were so excited to see your trophies!
Y5W and Y5P - Visiting Tranmere- World Cup Diversity Workshop and the Anthony Walker Foundation, by Mrs Harris
Date: 19th Nov 2022 @ 6:51pm
World Cup Diversity Workshop
Year 5 had a really great time at Prenton Park last week learning about the importance of celebrating differences
The children were all fully engaged in the thought-provoking workshops led by The Anthony Walker Foundation and Tranmere Rovers in the Community
Tranmere Rovers' Josh Hawkes handed out prizes to some of the children who made some important points!
#TRFC
#anthonywalkerfoundation
Y5W Children in Need and LFC Foundation Singalong!, by Mrs Harris
Date: 19th Nov 2022 @ 6:18pm
Year 5 really enjoyed taking part in the LFC Foundation Singalong, in their Children in Need clothes!!
Children in Need 2022 colouring competition, by Mrs Harris
Date: 19th Nov 2022 @ 2:58pm
What a SPOTACULAR day we’ve had yesterday for Children in Need 2022
We have our colouring competing winners for you......................????????
F1/F2 winner, Josh - well done Josh!
KS1 winner, Eva - great job Eva!
KS2 winner, Mia - super work Mia!
Thank you to our familes for all your support, as always ???
Year 5W Children in Need 2022, by Mrs Harris
Date: 19th Nov 2022 @ 12:17pm
Y5P Children in Need 2022, by Mrs Harris
Date: 18th Nov 2022 @ 10:01pm
Y5P enjoyed taking part in a virtual LFC singalong today......all in their Children in Need outfits ???
F2M Children in Need 2022, by Mrs Harris
Date: 18th Nov 2022 @ 9:45pm
F2M Children in Need 2022
The children in Mrs McLaren's class had so much fun today. We learnt about Children in Need day and why it was important to support it.
The children enjoyed playing with the play dough, creating spots for Pudsey. We had a cake and made Pudsey biscuits. We even enjoyed our very own year group colouring competition. We worked on our sentence building all about Pudsey and enjoyed playing with all our friends ?
Year 2 Children in Need 2022, by Mrs Harris
Date: 18th Nov 2022 @ 7:41pm
Year 2 have had a great day supporting Children in Need. The children looked amazing in their spots and stripes and really enjoyed the Year 6 bake sale!
We were lucky enough to have the KS1 colouring competition winner in our year group too. Well done Eva! Thanks as always for your continued support.
Well Done to Our Lady's Catering Team, by Mrs Harris
Date: 18th Nov 2022 @ 4:44pm
Thanks to Miss Evans and her Catering Team for their continued commitment and excellent service to our school community ? ?
Not only did the team achieve a 5 star ?????????? rating from the Food Standards Agency, they have also been audited by RPJ3.....the audit went exceptionally well - the auditor said it was "the best roast dinner she has had in any school"
A huge congratulations to our outstanding team!
