: Blog items
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!
Year 6 Pudsey Cake Winner, by Mrs Harris
Date: 18th Nov 2022 @ 4:43pm
Flynn was the lucky winner of our Year 6 cake raffle! The amazing Pudsey cake was made by Kiean in Year 6 ???
F2K Children in Need 2022, by Mrs Harris
Date: 18th Nov 2022 @ 12:42pm
F2K are ready for an exciting day of fundraising for children in need!
Year 5 at Tranmere Rovers, by Mrs Harris
Date: 18th Nov 2022 @ 12:20am
Thanks to Tranmere Rovers in the Community ???
Winter PE Kit, by Mrs Harris
Date: 18th Nov 2022 @ 12:17am
Winter P.E. Kits
For outdoor activities (usually October – February) your child may wear the school outdoor P.E. kit which is a navy/black hooded sweater and navy/black jogging
bottoms, or leggings.
Children are not permitted to wear sports clothing with logos for P.E. lessons in school.
If you wish for your child to wear a winter kit, please bring it into school and they will be kept in the children's P.E. bag and sent home at the end of the term
Thanks!! ?
Mindfulness Club KS1, by Mrs Harris
Date: 17th Nov 2022 @ 11:30pm
This week in mindfulness club, we spent time thinking about our feelings. We spoke about the ‘Zones of Regulation’ and focused on what might make us feel different emotions. The children drew pictures to show how they feel in the green, red, yellow and blue zone. It was lovely to have some time to reflect and chat about our week!
