The children enjoyed a beautiful morning decorating our school Christmas tree. We talked about Advent, the importance of each candle, and the true meaning of Christmas. Together as a school family, we gathered to sing festive songs and each child added a bauble to the tree, making it a truly special moment for everyone.
We had an exciting afternoon as our Eco Warriors teamed up with Knowsley’s Environmental Team for a litter-picking session around our school grounds. The children deepened their understanding of the importance of the 5Rs and learned how to use the correct bins when disposing of their rubbish.
The Environmental Team were extremely impressed with how well our Eco Warriors care for the school grounds, and they’re already looking forward to working with them again.
As part of our Religious Education learning, we have been exploring different faiths, focusing this term on Islam. The children brought in their own precious objects, helping them to make connections with how Muslims treasure items such as the prayer mat and the Qur’an. This activity encouraged the children to show respect for other people’s beliefs and to demonstrate love and understanding towards everyone.
We were also very grateful to Jennie’s mum, who kindly came in to share her knowledge and experiences of Islam with us. It was a truly special opportunity to learn more about the Muslim faith, and both children and staff were deeply thankful for the chance to broaden our understanding.
This term, the children have been exploring the meaning of belonging through the beautiful sacrament of baptism. Together, we’ve looked at the special symbols and signs that show we are part of God’s family. The children proudly brought in photographs of their own baptisms, which sparked wonderful conversations and memories. Today, we were blessed with a very special visitor, Christine Ball from the parish church, who led a heartfelt and joyful role-play of a baptism with our Reception class. The children were fully engaged, sharing their understanding with such enthusiasm, and Christine was truly touched by their knowledge and warmth. It was a memorable experience filled with love and a deep sense of togetherness.
We had a gorgeous morning welcoming Sister Bridget into our classroom to meet our new Reception children. Together, we spoke about what we are thankful for and shared ideas on how we can show gratitude each morning to our friends and families.
It’s always so special to have Sister Bridget visit our class — her presence brings warmth and reflection to our mornings. Even Mabel joined in for the photograph, making the moment extra memorable!
After watching them grow from tiny caterpillars into stunning butterflies, it was magical to set them free into the world. We talked about how God’s creation is full of wonder and how living things change and grow — just like us!
It was a lovely moment of reflection and learning, linking our science work on life cycles with our RE thinking about care, thankfulness, and new beginnings.
