Pupils return to school
2025-09-03

Year 6 Robinwood Residential
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-17
Our Year 6 pupils will be attending the annual Robinwood Residential trip from Monday, 15th September to Wednesday, 17th September 2025.
Pupils will have the opportunity to engage in a range of outdoor pursuits including canoeing, raft building, archery and the exhilarating zip line!

Year 6 Royal Court Liverpool Theatre Visit - Backstage Class - 6 Gandhi (Miss Ward's Class)
2025-09-22
Year 6 pupils will be visiting the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, where they will gain invaluable insights into the behind-the-scenes world of theatre production. The children will take part in the ‘Backstage Class’ workshop, providing access to areas typically unseen by the public.

Year 6 International Slavery Museum Outreach Team Crossing the Atlantic: Stories and Craft
2025-09-23
The International Slavery Museum outreach team will join us to deliver and engaging workshop, Crossing the Atlantic! Stories and Craft whilst the museum undergoes extensive renovations.

European School Sports Day
2025-09-26
We are delighted to inform you that this year we will be taking part in European School Sports Day led by our PE Teacher, Mr Courtney-Ward on Friday 26th September.
On this day, all pupils are required to attend school in their PE kits, prepared to engage in a variety of sporting activities designed to promote physical fitness and camaraderie.

School Photograph Day
2025-09-29
Our school photographer is booked for 29/09/25

Year 5 Royal Court Liverpool Theatre Visit - Backstage Class - 5 Parks (Mr Kellett's Class)
2025-09-29
Year 5 pupils will be visiting the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool, where they will gain invaluable insights into the behind-the-scenes world of theatre production. The children will take part in the ‘Backstage Class’ workshop, providing access to areas typically unseen by the public.

Year 6 Royal Court Liverpool Theatre Visit - Backstage Class - 6 Churchill (Miss Hughes' Class)
2025-09-29

Children's University Masterclass 'Journey Into Space'
2025-09-30
We are pleased to announce an engaging online workshop as part of the Children’s University Masterclass series, titled ‘Journey into Space’, facilitated by AS Creative. This masterclass will focus on the art of poetry, encouraging children to explore the wonders of the cosmos through their creative writing.

WWF Live Lesson on Habitats Series - Forests
2025-10-01
The children will participate in an online session hosted by renowned naturalist Steve Backshall for WWF. This interactive session will focus on the fascinating topic of forest habitats, providing an opportunity for children to explore the diverse types of forests around the globe.

National Poetry Day Celebrations
2025-10-02
Throughout the week of National Poetry Day, we will be hosting a series of poetry workshops for Year 3, 4, 5 and 6. these workshops will take place online, allowing our students to engage with an established poet, Tomos Roberts, linked to the theme of Remembrance.

Year 6 Educational Visit to Apple
2025-10-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-14 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-16 09:30 - 12:00 (Europe/London)
There will be series of educational visits for our Year 6 students to participate in Apple Draw with Stillwater workshops. These visits are scheduled to take place in groups of 15 students per visit as follows:
Thursday 02/10/25 (morning session) Y6 15 students
Tuesday 14/10/25 (morning session) Y6 15 students
Thursday 16/10/25 (morning session) Y6 15 students
Tuesday 23/10/25 (morning session) Y6 15 students

Year 5 Royal Court Liverpool Theatre Visit - Backstage Class - 5 Wilberforce (Mr Stevens' Class)
2025-10-06

World Mental Health Day
2025-10-10
World Mental Health takes place every year on 10th October.
The day will be organised by our Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead, Mrs Berry, with activities and sessions in class aimed at promoting the importance of good mental health in age appropriate way.

HMRC Tax Facts Sessions - Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
2025-10-13
As part of our mathematical enrichment activities, we are pleased to welcome back the team from HMRC for another year. Children from Year 3 to Year 6 will be taking part in HMRC Junior Tax Facts sessions during October. Staff from HMRC will explain about their role and career, what tax is, how it is used and why it is so important.
Children will explore which parts of a town are funded for by tax and learn what it is like to be Chancellor of the Exchequer for the day.

Reception Phonics and Early Reading Session
2025-10-13 15:45 - 16:30, 2025-10-13 17:15 - 18:00
As we continue to prioritise the development of strong foundational skills in literacy for our pupils, I am pleased to announce an upcoming Phonics and Early Reading session specifically designed for parents and carers.
The sessions are as follows:
Reception Phonics and Early Reading Sessions
Monday 13/10/25 at 3:45pm-4:30pm
Monday 13/10/25 at 5:15-6:00pm
The aim of this event is to provide you with valuable insights into our phonics programme, including the methods and strategies we employ to encourage early reading skills among our pupils.

HMRC Tax Facts Session - Years 3, 4, 5 and 6
2025-10-14

Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 Meet the Team Session
2025-10-15 15:45 - 16:45
Our Meet the Team Sessions are designed to facilitate open communication and collaboration between our dedicated staff and valued parents.
The sessions will provide an opportunity for you to meet our teaching staff and some of the support staff for your child’s year group. We believe that establishing a strong partnership with parents is essential to enhancing the educational experience of our students.
During these sessions, you will receive important information regarding the curriculum, school policies and plans for the academic year ahead. At the end, staff will be available for you to introduce yourself, ask questions and share any insights you may have regarding your child’s education. We encourage you to take advantage of this occasion to engage with our team and gain a deeper understanding of our educational practices and resources.

Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Meet the Team Session
2025-10-16 15:45 - 16:45

Liverpool Maths Party
2025-10-17
As part of the Liverpool Maths Party, this year we will be promoting the use of maths in the world around us through the theme of 200 years of Railways!
Children will compete against each other in maths quizzes and puzzles as well as develop their problem solving skills throughout the day.

Year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Children's University Assembly
2025-10-17
Students in Year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be participating in a Children’s University Assembly delivered by Children’s University representatives.
The assembly is an opportunity for students to gain an understanding of the Children’s University Scheme, how to get involved and how to earn important credits towards the various awards.

Year 1 , 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Children's University Parent Session
2025-10-17 15:45 - 16:15
Parents are invited to join us for a drop in session on how we can work together to enhance and develop children’s interests and passions beyond the curriculum. The session will be led by Louise Waller from Children’s University who will explain how children can gain credits, both in and outside of school to contribute towards a final award and graduation at a university!

Musical Monday
2025-10-20
Throughout the year, children will engage in an online music workshop series designed to expose children to a diverse array of musical instruments, styles and genres. In the first session, children will be introduced to the talented Jali Bakary Konteh, a renowned kora player who continues the rich musical legacy of his father and grandfather.

Year 1 Local Area Walk - 1 Kerr - Miss Kelly's Class
2025-10-22
Year 1 pupils will embark on a walk around our local area to explore its historical significance. This activity is designed to enhance our students’ understanding of their immediate environment and its rich history.
Throughout the walk, students will have the opportunity to observe and learn about notable landmarks, reflecting on how our community has evolved over time.
The visits will take place on the following dates:
Wednesday 22/10/25 – 1 Kerr – Miss Kelly’s Class
Thursday 23/20/25 – 1 Carle – Mr Allinson’s Class
Further details will follow via Arbor

Pumpkin Carving Competition
2025-10-22
Are you an expert at pumpkin carving or keen to have a go? Get involved in our pumpkin carving competition!
How to enter
To take part and enter the competition, send your carved pumpkin to school on Wednesday October 2025.
Please remember to include your child’s name and class with their pumpkin.

Come and see the entries and vote for your favourite!
The pumpkins will be put on display in the school hall, ready for you to view from 3:30pm to 4:15pm. (Pumpkins can then be taken home on the Thursday.)

Certificates
Certificates will be awarded for winning entries, so remember to include your name or family name if it is a group effort!

Voting
At the viewing (Wednesday 22/10/25 3:30pm – 4:30pm) you will be given a slip of paper to vote for your favourite.

Last Day for Pupils
2025-10-23

Children's University Masterclass - Monster Doodles - Year 1, 2, 3 and 4
2025-10-23
The children in Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 will take part in an engaging online workshop as part of the Children’s University Masterclass series titled, ‘Monster Doodles’, facilitated by CBBC animator Lara Whitehead. This masterclass will focus on developing their animation skills by designing their own monster.
Children will also get the opportunity to submit their questions to Lara during the exciting session.
