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Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 6:17pm
What a week we have had in the Year 6 classroom!
In Maths, we have been working with coordinates across all four quadrants, accurately plotting and identifying points on a grid. The children applied this knowledge through a range of problem-solving and reasoning challenges, where they had to interpret coordinates, follow clues and explain their thinking. We also explored nets of 3D shapes, investigating which nets would successfully fold to create different solids and justifying our answers. These tasks encouraged the children to use their spatial reasoning and mathematical thinking to solve increasingly challenging problems.
In English, we completed an interesting reading comprehension about carnivorous plants, using the text to develop our inference and retrieval skills whilst learning lots of new vocabulary along the way. We also continued to practise and refine our SPaG knowledge, focusing on applying correct grammar and punctuation in our written work.
However, the highlight of the week was undoubtedly World Book Day, where the children enjoyed celebrating their love of reading and sharing their favourite books with one another. It really was a fantastic celebration of reading for Year 6. In the morning, the children took part in a library book hunt, following a series of clues to locate different books and match them correctly. Later in the day, we joined in with an illustrator activity led by Rob Biddulph, learning how to draw a dinosaur step by step as well as tackling some fun book-themed Maths questions. We also spent time with our Reception buddies, reading the books they had chosen and sharing stories together. To round off the day, the class enjoyed a lively dance workshop inspired by The Wizard of Oz and Wicked, where everyone joined in with the moves - even those who don’t usually see themselves as dancers!
There was plenty more to celebrate in Year 6 this week, with some of the children achieving medallist positions at the recent Swimming Gala. We were also incredibly proud to be crowned winners of the Indoor Athletics competition at Greenbank High School, where all the children involved represented the school brilliantly. The children showed fantastic determination, teamwork and resilience throughout, making it a wonderful achievement for everyone involved.
In our Collective Worship, we also took time to reflect on the many achievements we have celebrated so far this year. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to recognise their hard work, resilience and successes, both in and out of the classroom, and to think about how they can continue to shine in the weeks ahead.
Well done, Year 6, on an excellent week! We hope everyone enjoys a well-earned and relaxing weekend and we look forward to another great week of learning ahead.
Reminders:
-Year 6 PE lessons will continue to take place on Wednesdays (swimming) and Thursdays each week for this half term.
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (13th).
-Maths and English homework has been set as normal via either the SATs Companion platform or sent home in books. This is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (11th).
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 4:25pm
Year 5 have continued to work incredibly hard this week, while also enjoying plenty of fun and exciting activities. We are so proud of the determination and positive attitudes shown throughout everything we have done.
This week, the children completed their Spelling, Grammar, and Reading assessments. They approached each task with resilience and focus, and it has been wonderful to see just how much progress they are making. Well done to all! Your effort is truly paying off!
In Maths, we learned all about percentages and what they mean as parts out of 100. We practised matching percentages with their equivalent fractions and decimals. We also started working with decimals up to the thousandths.
In RE, we explored the meaning of victory. The children shared thoughtful ideas about what it takes to be victorious and reflected on how these qualities link to our school and Christian values. Our discussions were insightful and showed great maturity.
In History, we began our new topic by creating a huge timeline of major historical events outside. The children recalled the difference between BC and AD brilliantly. We then began investigating the Ancient Greeks, exploring when their civilisation existed and why they are such an important part of world history. We are very excited to learn more about how they have influenced the world we live in today.
Thursday was a real highlight as we celebrated World Book Day! Year 5 created a stunning classroom display inspired by How to Live Forever by Colin Thompson. We also took part in a fantastic dance workshop, learning a routine to songs from Wicked. The room was full of smiles, energy, and laughter!
A huge congratulations to the TSP Swimming Gala team, who returned to school with an amazing collection of medals and a shield. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and brilliant team spirit!
To end the week, a group of children represented the school at the Athletics Tournament at Greenbank High School on Friday morning. They demonstrated superb sportsmanship and enthusiasm throughout, coming back with more gold medals and being crowned the overall winners! Well done to everyone involved!
Reminders:
- Monday 9th March- LFC Academy tournament (selected children)
- Thursday 12th March- Y5 Forest school (Children need to bring wellies/ old trainers and coats)
- Thursday 12th March- Mothers Day present room
- Tuesday 17th March- Mere Sands Trip
Date: 5th Mar 2026 @ 11:51am
In English, we have been learning all about the features of a whale using the text Big Blue Whale. The children loved discovering new facts and then using them to inspire their own writing. We especially enjoyed creating our own similes to describe whales, for example comparing their tails, size, and movements to familiar objects. The children produced some fantastic descriptive ideas!
In RE, we explored the story of Good Friday and discussed why it is called 'good', even though it tells a sad part of the Easter story. We had thoughtful conversations about how people may have different views and how Christians mark this day through reflection, church services and acts of remembrance.
This week in Maths we focused on perimeter. To deepen our understanding, we took our learning outside and measured the perimeter of different shapes in the playground.
Taking our learning outside with rulers and great teamwork, the class worked brilliantly to calculate the total distance around each shape.
World Book Day was truly fabulous in Year 3! Our classroom transformed into a magical chocolate factory, inspired by our class novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. We decorated our door as a giant Wonka Bar, designed our own unique chocolate creations, Even made our very own chocolate bars to take home! We also enjoyed an energetic Matilda‑themed dance session.
In Science, we learned about Charles Darwin and how scientists study animals and their adaptations. Then, the children became inventors, creating their own imaginary creatures!
They thought carefully about, habitat, features and adaptations and how their creature survives.
Reminders:
- Mother’s Day Present Room – Thursday 12th March.
Date: 4th Mar 2026 @ 2:26pm
What a lovely week we have had in Reception!
We have been so busy learning new things and having so much fun together. The children continue to amaze us with their hard work and determination—especially in Phonics. They are doing so well, and we are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.
In RE, we learned that Jesus told important stories called parables. These special stories, which can be found in the Bible, were told by Jesus to teach people about God and how to live good, loving lives. The children enjoyed talking about why stories are important and thinking about what these parables might teach us today. The children enjoyed Listening to the story ‘The Wise and Foolish Builder’.
In Maths, we have been exploring different representations of 9 and 10. The children have been comparing amounts by lining objects up and using one-to-one correspondence. Through this, they are developing a solid understanding of equivalence and non-equivalence, recognising when sets have more, fewer, or the same number of items. We have also been strengthening our conceptual subitising skills, learning to see smaller groups within a number to recognise totals up to 10. This important skill helps children build strong mental images for addition and subtraction, supporting them as they begin to move beyond counting on and back.
As part of our theme, ‘Safari Animals’, we explored animals that live in North America and learned about their habitats. The children loved discovering how different environments support different creatures. We are now very excited about our upcoming trip to Knowsley Safari Park, where we can spot even more fascinating animals in real life!
On Thursday we celebrated World Book Day. Although we didn’t dress up this year, the children absolutely loved bringing in their favourite storybooks and cuddly toys. They enjoyed sharing their books with friends and talking about why those stories are special to them. We also went on a story character scavenger hunt outdoors and spent time with our Year 6 buddies reading stories and making bookmarks. What a wonderful day it was!
It has truly been a special week in Reception.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support at home. We are very much looking forward to our class trip next week.
Mrs Molloy and Mrs Bevin
Date: 4th Mar 2026 @ 1:47pm
World Book Day and our very first clarinet lessons have all added to a great week in Year 4.
On Monday, we were introduced to our new musical instruments, and Mrs McCardle talked us through the different parts of the clarinet and how sound is made using the wooden reed in the mouthpiece. She showed us how to assemble each section and how to blow correctly to produce a clear note.
Reflecting on the moments of trust and betrayal we explored in popular children’s films last week, we used this understanding to identify where these themes appear in the Easter story. We recognised that Jesus trusted his disciples and they trusted him, yet he was betrayed to the Roman authorities by Judas.
After thinking about the daily chores carried out by the villagers in Moana, we began writing diary entries to describe their everyday lives. Each paragraph started with a fronted adverbial to show the time of day, and we challenged ourselves to include some of last week’s STAR Vocab. Next week, we will move on to writing speech and revisiting the rules for using inverted commas.
In Maths, we have been recalling what a fraction is, the importance of equal parts, and how to find fractions of shapes. Next week, we will be converting improper fractions to whole numbers and identifying equivalent fractions.
World Book Day was jam‑packed, but some highlights included creating a Willy Wonka–inspired book door to welcome readers into our classroom. We sampled Wonka’s new invention, Sparkle Juice (lemonade with edible glitter), and recorded the effects of our tasting. The children used Book Collector Cards to share their reading experiences and reflect on how different books made them feel. We also joined draw‑along videos to sketch Julia Donaldson characters with guidance from illustrator Axel Scheffler.
This week, Art involved exploring three pattern styles to represent animal skin and fur, and we chose the best fits for tiger stripes and lizard scales. In History, we learned about the discoveries at the Sutton Hoo burial site and what they reveal about early Anglo‑Saxon life. Spanish lessons focused on practising phrases for facial features as we continue to build simple descriptions.
What a week, Year 4! Have a restful weekend and we look forward to seeing you all on Monday.
Reminders:
- Clarinets to be brought to school on Monday for our next clarinet lesson.
- Parent briefing for the Year 4 Multiplication Check will take place at 3:30pm on Tuesday 10th March in the Year 4 classroom.
- Mother’s Day Present Room – Thursday 12th March.
Date: 27th Feb 2026 @ 1:51pm
We were delighted to welcome back a well-rested Year 5 on Monday following our half term break - it was fantastic to see everyone again! As always, we began the week by sharing our experiences from the holiday, and it was lovely to hear about all the different activities, trips and special moments the children enjoyed. As the week progressed, we also spent time getting used to our new shoulder partners and table partners in class. This is always an important part of a new half term, helping us to build confidence, develop teamwork and strengthen our classroom community.
In Maths, our focus has been on revising missing angles. We have been applying our knowledge of angles around a point, angles on a straight line and vertically opposite angles. The children have shown great confidence in explaining their reasoning and justifying their answers. To support our revision, we all enjoyed a lively game of Guardians of Mathematica, which brought plenty of energy and excitement to our learning. Alongside this, we completed retrieval quizzes and quick-fire games to help consolidate key skills and ensure our knowledge stays sharp.
In English this week, we completed a comical comprehension based on what must surely be the world’s worst teacher - Mr Snide! The children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the exaggerated character and his outrageous behaviour, using evidence from the text to justify their answers. We focused on retrieval, inference and explaining our reasoning clearly, ensuring that responses were supported with precise references. There were plenty of laughs along the way, but also some excellent, thoughtful analysis.
As part of Collective Worship, we engaged in a thoughtful Big Question discussion centred on outer space exploration and discovery. The children explored ideas about the vastness of the universe, human curiosity and the reasons why people are driven to explore beyond our world. This linked closely to our religious and spiritual learning, encouraging pupils to reflect on awe and wonder, and to consider how discoveries in space can inspire deeper questions about creation, purpose and our place in the world.
A really excellent and exciting week to begin this new half term. The weekend now awaits and we will see you all on Monday. Enjoy!
Reminders:
-Year 6 PE lessons will take place on Wednesdays (swimming) and Thursdays each week for this half term.
-Spellings have been shared on Google Classroom and the children will be tested next Friday (6th).
-Maths and English homework has been set as normal via either the SATs Companion platform or sent home in books. This is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (4th).
-A polite reminder that the correct PE uniform should be worn: Charcoal ‘V’ neck grey sweat shirt with school logo, charcoal grey jogging pants or black shorts, white T shirt or white polo shirt, black pumps or suitable trainers. Further information regarding uniform can be found on the school website.
Date: 26th Feb 2026 @ 10:03pm
What a fantastic – and very busy – first week back after the half‑term break! The children have returned full of energy and enthusiasm, and it’s been wonderful to see them diving straight into our new topics across the curriculum.
In English, we have begun our new unit on biographies. To get us started, we explored The Darkest Dark, a beautifully illustrated book about the early life of astronaut Chris Hadfield. We used our writing skills to create vivid setting descriptions of the places where Chris grew up, imagining his childhood home and the world around him. The children also wrote a paragraph about his early life, describing how he was fascinated by space from a very young age—even though he was afraid of the dark! We are excited to continue reading and find out more about how Chris overcame his fears and followed his dreams all the way into space.
In maths, we have been developing our understanding of equivalent fractions and decimals, focusing particularly on tenths and hundredths.The children used a variety of practical maths equipment to help them visualise the relationships between fractions and decimals. They also enjoyed practising these skills through different games and challenges, helping them build fluency and confidence in comparing and converting between the two.
Our new RE topic began this week with a thoughtful exploration of why Christians believe Easter represents victory. We looked at different versions of the Resurrection story from the four Gospels and discussed how it might have felt to witness the events following Jesus’ resurrection. The children shared some very reflective and mature ideas.
On Wednesday, some of our Year 5 children joined Year 6 at the swimming pool for the swimming gala trials. Everyone tried their absolute best, and we were incredibly proud of their effort, determination and teamwork. A huge congratulations to the children who were selected to represent the school next week!
Thursday brought plenty of rain—but that didn’t stop us heading outside for our outdoor learning session! The children were tasked with finding as many different species of minibeasts and plants as they could around the school grounds. Using iPads, they documented their discoveries and used identification tools to learn more about the species they found. Despite the weather, the children had a brilliant time and showed fantastic curiosity and resilience.
What a wonderful start to the half-term! We’re looking forward to all the exciting learning still to come.
Reminders for next week
- World Book Day- Thursday 5th March. Children are to come to school in PE kits.
- Swimming Gala (selected children)- Thursday 5th March, 9.15am- 11.30am @ Crosby Pool
- Y5&6 Sports Hall Athletics tournament @ Greenbank (selected children)- Friday 6th March, 9.45am-12pm
Coming up: Y5 trip to Mere Sands- Tuesday 17th March
Date: 26th Feb 2026 @ 4:07pm
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Welcome back! We hope you all had a lovely half term break.
In RE we studied the Easter Story, focusing on the different emotions shown throughout the events. The children worked in groups to create timelines and added emotional responses underneath each key moment. Their empathy and teamwork were lovely to see.
We have really enjoyed starting two new books this week: The Morning I Met a Whale by Michael Morpurgo and Big Blue Whale by Nicola Davies. The children made thoughtful predictions about the stories and explored fascinating facts about whales. We then used all our new knowledge to write a letter to Sir David Attenborough, asking for his expertise and sharing what we’ve learned so far. The enthusiasm was amazing!
In Maths, our focus has been on measurement. We took our learning outside to measure in millimetres (mm), centimetres (cm), and metres (m). The children worked brilliantly in teams to measure different objects and distances around the school grounds.
In Geography, we began our new topic on the River Nile. The class located it on a map, discovered which countries it travels through, and found out just how long this famous river really is. Lots of excellent map-work and great geographical questioning!
In Design and Technology, we started exploring pneumatics. The children loved investigating what they are, how they work, and thinking about where we see pneumatics used in real-life objects. Exciting things to come as we build our own!
This week we were treated to a wonderful yoga session with Active Sefton. The children enjoyed practising calming stretches, balance poses, and relaxation techniques. A lovely way to stay active and mindful.
Reminders:
PE days are Tuesday and Wednesday.
Date: 26th Feb 2026 @ 1:14pm
What a fantastic first week back!
In RE, we began exploring the themes of trust and betrayal as a foundation for understanding how these ideas appear in the Easter story. Before looking at the biblical events, we discussed what the two terms mean and watched clips from popular children’s films to help us recognise these concepts in action. The children identified moments such as Wendy placing her trust in Peter Pan when taking her first flight, and Lotso’s betrayal of Woody in Toy Story 3.
During Collective Worship, we learned about Ramadan and reflected on the values of self‑discipline and self‑control. The children took part in small challenges designed to test their ability to stay focused, resist temptation and think about how Muslims show commitment during this special month.
In Maths, we had great fun creating our own Peri the Snail, who helped us measure perimeter by “slithering” around the edges of shapes and leaving a trail to count. We explored kilometres, perimeter on a grid, the perimeter of rectangles and the perimeter of rectilinear shapes. Next week, we will move on to equivalent fractions, counting in fractions and beginning to calculate with them.
In English, we revealed our new text for the term: When the Giant Stirred. Using two different versions of the front cover, we made predictions about the setting, characters and plot. We also explored rich vocabulary and used expanded noun phrases to describe topic‑specific nouns such as macaws, loggerhead sea turtles and the Pacific Ocean. Next week, we will use scenes from Moana to help us understand the roles and responsibilities of villagers and begin writing diary entries using fronted adverbials to describe daily life in a tribal village.
Teamwork played a big part in our art sessions this week. One activity involved holding a peg instead of a pencil and working together to guide the pen, while another required one partner to describe a drawing while the other, blindfolded, attempted to recreate it. These activities encouraged communication, patience and collaboration.
We welcomed James from Active Sefton, who led a calming yoga session in our PE lesson this week. The children enjoyed stretching slowly and learning how mindful movement can help relax both the body and the mind.
In History, we learned about the push and pull factors that encouraged the Anglo‑Saxons to invade Britain. The children explored why life in their homelands pushed them to leave, such as poor farming conditions, and what pulled them towards Britain, including better land and new opportunities. We also compared these reasons to why people might move to a new place today.
During Guided Reading, we studied a rainforest poem and created a five‑point summary to capture the key ideas. The children used inference skills to work out the poet’s message and discussed how descriptive language helped build the atmosphere of the rainforest.
Reminders:
- If your child would like to take their clarinet home after their weekly Music lesson, please email permission to y4@tsp.allsaintsmat.org.
- Multiplication Tables Check practice resources are available on Google Classroom, along with optional Maths and Reading activities.
- PE days this term are Tuesday and Friday.
Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 8:13pm
What a fabulous start to this half term! We returned with smiley faces and great excitement to discover that our Nursery room looked a little different as we began celebrating Chinese New Year. The children were full of curiosity as we learned that it is the Year of the Horse and discovered the story of how each year is named after a particular animal. We loved sharing what we already knew and delving deeper into this very special celebration.
Our week was filled with creative experiences. We made hobby horses, colourful dragon dance-bands and even enjoyed a very tasty banquet together, complete with our own self-made tablecloth and traditional music playing in the background. To finish our celebrations, we took part in a wonderful group dragon dance, moving carefully together to the music and using instruments to create a truly joyful atmosphere. We even learned how to say “Happy New Year” in Chinese — Kung Hey Fat Choi!
We have also been incredibly lucky with the wonderful ‘spring-like’ weather this week. The warmer weather has brought such joy to our outdoor learning, and the children have thoroughly enjoyed spending extended time outside. From running, balancing and climbing to imaginative games and collaborative play, the outdoor area has been full of laughter and energy. The brighter days have certainly lifted our spirits and added an extra sparkle to our learning.
In Maths, we explored the number five in greater depth. Using Numicon, we investigated the different ways to make five, helping us to see number combinations in a practical, hands-on way. The children enjoyed spotting patterns and proudly shared their mathematical thinking.
During Early Listening sessions, we shared traditional Chinese stories and extended our vocabulary by using describing words to talk about different animals. We also explored syllables, clapping out beats in words and listening carefully to the sounds we could hear.
Our continuous provision areas have been full of wonder and imagination. In the water tray, we used straws to power our own long boat races, experimenting with breath control and teamwork. Our small world area transformed into a panda habitat, where we learned fascinating facts about this special animal from China and created our own simple storylines. The home corner has been buzzing with Chinese-inspired food, and the children particularly enjoyed practicing their fine motor skills by trying to use chopsticks!
In Forest School, we searched for signs of spring and were delighted to discover new shoots, buds and beautiful spring flowers beginning to bloom. We spotted crocuses, snowdrops and daffodils, noticing the variety of colours appearing around us — a lovely reminder that a new season is on its way.
It has truly been a joyful and enriching start to the half term, filled with celebration, exploration and new learning. We wish you all a splendid weekend and encourage you to keep your eyes peeled for further signs of spring when you are out and about.
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery team
Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 6:28pm
What a fantastic week it’s been in Year 1. It has been wonderful to welcome you all back to school after a well deserved break!
In Maths, we turned our attention to place value, working with numbers greater than 20. The children explored how numbers are made up of tens and ones and practised representing them in different ways. We talked about how quickly and easily we can fill ten frames to help us count larger numbers with confidence. One of our favourite activities this week was playing Race to 50! The excitement in the classroom was brilliant, and it was a fantastic way to put our place value knowledge into action.
In English, we began a brand-new story featuring a very mysterious main character. The children became detectives, hunting for clues throughout the week to work out who (or what!) it could be. There were lots of thoughtful guesses and brilliant discussions, and by the end of the week we discovered that a curious woolly mammoth was on the loose! Some of us guessed correctly on the very first day – super stars!
In Geography, we started our new topic all about life on the farm. We learned about the different types of produce that farms grow and rear, and the children enjoyed sharing their own experiences of visiting farms or seeing farm animals. We’re excited to continue exploring where our food comes from.
In RE, we began learning about spring and how it represents new life. The children were set a special challenge to look for signs of spring around them. We made some lovely discoveries in the playground, in our gardens at home, and even on our walks to school. From blossom on trees to brighter mornings and new flowers blooming, the children were fantastic at spotting the changes around them. I was so impressed with their enthusiasm and keen observation skills!
Well done, Year 1, for another week of hard work and brilliant learning. Keep shining!
Date: 25th Feb 2026 @ 10:19am
What a wonderful first week back for you and me!
In Maths this week, we focused on measurement. We looked at measuring the height and length of objects, to the nearest cm or m, in and out the classroom. After, we compared different lengths, focusing on using the mathematical language of longer, taller and shorter. Next week, we will focus on mass measuring the weight of various items.
In English, we did some work around old toys in preparation for our new book ‘Major Glad and Major Dizzy’. We started the week by exploring a range of toys from the past and deciding who they might belong to and how they might link to our story using the front cover as support. After, we used our own toys as props, using a range of adjectives and conjunctions to describe them. Next week, we will continue to look at conjunctions and adjectives and how they can make our work more interesting.
This week, we started our Read Write Inc Spelling Practice. Here, children will complete a series of activities in class and will take home a log and learn book. In here, they will have chosen their own words to practise based on the work completed in class. A message with more information will be sent at the start of next week.
In RE we focused on our new topic, The Easter Story. We started my looking at the start of the Easter story and how Jesus entered Jerusalem. We developed this story through role play – the children were excellent – as always!
In History, we started our new topic on the Three Queens. Here we focused on identifying the three queens and where they fit into the timeline of events and in relation to each other. The children were great history detectives here, and were able to place them in the correct order whilst identifying key historical events from each era.
Thank you, Year 2 for making my first week back so magical!
Reminders
- Our school Trip is next Wednesday, we will be leaving promptly at 9:00 due to our first session being at 10:15. Please be prompt arriving next week.
- Our PE days continue to be on a Monday and Friday.
Date: 24th Feb 2026 @ 4:58pm
Welcome back, everyone!
We hope you all had a wonderful half term break. It’s lovely to see the children return refreshed and ready for an exciting new half term as we enjoy brighter days and lighter nights.
This week, we have picked up our phonics sessions, and the children continue to work incredibly hard. We really do appreciate all of the support you give at home—thank you! Please remember to check Tapestry regularly for updates and new learning videos to help reinforce what we are practising in school.
In Maths, the children have been building on their prior understanding of length and are now exploring height. They have been using key mathematical vocabulary such as tallest, shortest, taller and shorter to compare objects. We have also continued developing children’s awareness of simple time differences. Building on their understanding of day and night, they are now beginning to talk about time in more detail, using simple strategies to discuss, order and sequence events.
As part of Forest School, the children visited the site and revisited our important rules, including our calling sound and sitting circle routine. They enjoyed spotting seasonal changes—such as new spring flowers—and took part in “listening moments” to notice what they could hear and see in the environment. A big thank you to Mrs Bevin, who leads these sessions so wonderfully each week.
We have also launched our brand-new theme: ‘Animals from Around the World’. We began by learning about animals that live in Africa, exploring habitats and locating Africa on a world map. The children were fascinated and asked lots of brilliant questions—this is already shaping up to be a lovely topic! We are also very excited about our upcoming trip to Knowsley Safari Park in a few weeks’ time.
Thank you, as always, for your continued help and support.
We hope you all have a lovely weekend!
Mrs Molloy and Mrs Bevin
Date: 12th Feb 2026 @ 12:07pm
What a fantastic week to round off this half term! The weeks have flown by and we have so much to be proud of and grateful for. It has been wonderful to see the children’s hard work, enthusiasm and continued progress across all areas of their learning.
On Tuesday, Mr McCabe was warmly welcomed back from paternity leave. The children were eager to share their news from the past fortnight and have been shown plenty of baby photos and updates from home too.
In Maths, the children have been completing practice assessment papers and working carefully through the questions. We have begun reviewing the papers together, allowing pupils to reflect on their answers, celebrate their successes and identify areas for further development. It has been encouraging to see their growing confidence and resilience as they prepare for the months ahead. There has also been plenty of time for games, including a lively Maths gameshow and a themed Maths Challenge quiz, which the children thoroughly enjoyed while reinforcing their learning in a fun and engaging way.
In English, the children shifted roles and had the chance to mark and review a completed reading comprehension. Alongside this, we have focused on speedy SPaG revision to keep key grammar, punctuation and spelling skills sharp. The children also completed a back-to-back spelling game, showing great concentration and determination as they practised and applied their spelling knowledge alongside a friend.
Being Children’s Mental Health Week, the children had the opportunity to explore the question, "How important is it to be kind to your mind?" Year 6 reflected on strategies to care for their mental health, manage emotions and consider the positive impact of kindness to themselves and others.
This week, two of our Year 6 pupils showed fantastic initiative by organising a Valentine’s cake sale to raise money for Alder Hey. Thanks to their hard work and the generosity of our school community, the event was a great success. We are incredibly proud of their kindness, leadership and commitment to supporting such a worthwhile cause. Well done to everyone who contributed!
In RE this week, the children have completed their unit on the Eucharist. They explored key questions to assess their knowledge and understanding, reflecting thoughtfully on the significance of this sacrament. Pupils engaged in meaningful discussions, demonstrating respect for different viewpoints and a growing understanding of the concepts covered.
So, another half term passes by and a well-earned break awaits this hardworking class. Enjoy the time off and I look forward to seeing you all refreshed and ready in a week’s time!
Reminders:
-A list of spelling words and rules most frequently used in Year 6 spellings has been uploaded to Google Classroom for children to practise.
-During the break, some Maths and English homework revision tasks have been set via the SATs Companion platform or sent home in books.
Date: 12th Feb 2026 @ 11:37am
This week in Collective Worship, we explored how we can take care of the world around us. We began by sharing all the things we love about our environment, from animals and trees to oceans and fresh air. The children thought carefully about the small actions we can take each day to protect our beautiful planet.
In RE, we reflected on modern-day people who changed their lives because of Jesus. We focused on Mother Teresa, learning about her kindness, dedication, and desire to help others. The children shared thoughtful ideas about how her actions inspire people today.
For Internet Safety Day, Year 3 learned all about AI. We discussed how AI can be useful, like helping us write stories or answer questions, but also how it can sometimes give incorrect information, so we need to think carefully and check facts.
The children had a brilliant time experimenting with what AI can do, creating stories and trying out fun quizzes!
In English, the class stepped into the roles of both authors and illustrators while creating their very own author books. They worked so hard writing up their Stone Age stories and illustrating them with creativity and care. The final pieces look fantastic!
In Maths, we continued learning about division, looking closely at dividing with remainders. The children also explored scaling, using multiplication and division to solve problems. They have impressed us with their perseverance and growing confidence.
During outdoor learning, Year 3 were set a challenge: find objects in the environment that matched different criteria. Children looked for things that could be a good habitat, objects that felt rough or smooth, and materials that could decompose. Their curiosity and careful observation skills shone through!
In Art, Year 3 designed and created their own cardboard sculptures. They used different joining techniques to build their creations and worked carefully to bring their designs to life. The sculptures were wonderfully imaginative and showed fantastic problem-solving skills.
Reminders:
After half term, PE days will be Tuesday and Wednesday. Please ensure the children come in their PE kit and trainers on these days.
Date: 11th Feb 2026 @ 9:50pm
We have had such a lovely final week of the half term in Year 5, spending time consolidating and reflecting on all the brilliant learning we have done so far.
In English, the children completed, edited and redrafted their own Norse myths. They were so proud to publish their finished pieces in their special Author Books. It has been wonderful to see just how much progress their writing has made already this year!
In maths, we continued to build confidence with the formal written method for multiplication and also began exploring a new method for division. The children have applied their knowledge brilliantly when solving a range of problems.
In RE, we reflected on our learning about Jesus the Teacher. The children were incredibly thoughtful and creative when describing what they believe the Kingdom of God is like.
On Tuesday, we celebrated Safer Internet Day. Year 5 explored how AI can be a fantastic tool for learning and fun, while also discussing the importance of using it safely and responsibly.
Wednesday brought our final swimming session of the term. The children enjoyed some fun in the pool with floats and balls, and it was amazing to see how much their skills and confidence have grown since we started before Christmas.
We also enjoyed our final PE session with Ellen from LFC, which has been a real highlight each week. Thank you, Ellen, for making our lessons so enjoyable!
To finish the week, we immersed ourselves in a whole day of art. The children used a variety of media to create expressive and beautifully unique self‑portraits. They should be incredibly proud of their creativity and effort.
Finally, it was wonderful to meet with so many parents and carers during this week’s meetings. Thank you for taking the time to come in and discuss the fantastic progress the children are making. As always, we are grateful for your ongoing support.
Have a fantastic half‑term break!
Reminders:
- No homework and spellings will be set for over half term to give the children a well deserved break. Please continue to encourage your children to enjoy a good book.
- PE days will be on Thursdays and Fridays after half term.
- Y5 trip to Mere Sands Wood- Tuesday 17th March (letter to follow)
Date: 11th Feb 2026 @ 7:58pm
This week in Nursery has been filled with love and kindness, and as Valentine’s Day approaches, we embraced the opportunity to explore its meaning together.
We began our week by talking about what love means to us, sharing who we love and what we love about ourselves and others. It was so heartwarming to hear the children’s thoughtful responses.
Inspired by the story ‘Love Bug’, we created our own special “Bags of Love”, each complete with a little tasty love bug treat. The classroom has truly been filled with care, friendship, and celebration of one another.
During Forest School, we worked together to create a large-scale heart using natural materials. The children showed wonderful teamwork as they searched for sticks, leaves, and other treasures to carefully build and shape our heart together.
In PE, we continued developing our gymnastics skills, revisiting familiar shapes and movements with growing confidence. The children also demonstrated responsibility and teamwork by helping to tidy away the mats at the end of the session.
Our Early Listening sessions were full of fun as we played a variety of listening games, including exploring syllables. We enjoyed it so much that we even clapped out the syllables in our favourite snack choices!
In Maths, we have been singing our new rhyme, ‘Five Little Fingers of Love’, to recap numbers one to five. We also explored shapes and their properties, from noticing how a circle has one continuous side, while a pentagon has five straight sides. The children were very proud of using this new mathematical vocabulary.
Across the classroom, we immersed ourselves in love-themed activities. We created beautiful love hearts, used heart-shaped pasta to make patterns and practise threading, and in ‘Funky Fingers’ used tongs to carefully place pom-pom decorations onto hearts, strengthening our fine motor skills. Making “love potions” from self-made foam was particularly exciting — full of wonder and curiosity from beginning to end!
Through sharing books about love, we talked about our own hearts and the feelings connected to them, helping us to understand emotions in a gentle and meaningful way.
On Tuesday, for Safer Internet Day, ‘Jessie’ helped us learn about staying safe online. We talked about the importance of telling a trusted adult if anything we see or hear gives us a “funny feeling in our tummy.” The children engaged thoughtfully in this important conversation.
It has truly been a wonderful week filled with love, care, and togetherness — a beautiful way to end our half term.
We would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to all our parents and carers for the continued support you provide at home. The time you spend reinforcing learning, sharing stories, practising rhymes, and nurturing independence makes such a meaningful difference to your child’s confidence and development. We truly appreciate your partnership — it helps your child to flourish and shine.
We wish you all a well-earned rest and look forward to seeing you in ten sleeps, ready to continue learning and 'Shine Bright' together.
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery team
Please see our updated virtual classroom attached to this blog if you would like to explore any of the themes we will be exploring after the half term.
Date: 11th Feb 2026 @ 11:47am
What a fantastic end to our half term in Year 1 – full of reflection, creativity, and brilliant learning!
In Maths, we continued focusing on subtraction within 20, but this week we challenged ourselves even further by exploring related facts and fact families. We discovered how addition and subtraction number sentences are connected and how knowing one fact can help us work out another. The children worked so hard to spot these links and explain their thinking. We have absolutely loved playing maths games this half term – especially Snakes and Ladders! It has been such a fun way to put our number knowledge to the test and practise counting forwards and backwards with confidence.
In RE, we brought together our learning about key Christian beliefs, including Creation, The Fall, the Trinity, and Salvation. We reflected on why Christians believe Jesus is special and discussed how he performed miracles because he was sent by God – God in human form. It has been wonderful to see the children beginning to understand and talk about these important ideas with growing confidence.
In History, we brought our Titanic learning to a close by discussing ways the disaster could have been prevented. The children used their knowledge to explore different factors, such as investing more money in lifeboats, having speed limits, and improving lifeboat training drills. This led to some fantastic discussions and showed how confidently the children can now think about cause, effect, and change.
We also had so much fun with junk modelling this week! Using cardboard boxes, tubes, and recycled materials, the children used their creativity and imagination to design and build their very own Titanic models. The teamwork and enthusiasm on display were wonderful to see.
Important reminders:
Reading books have been collected this week ready for regrouping next half term, so children will not have school reading books over the holidays.
QR codes have been sent out to help further embed the sounds the children have been taught this half term. Please try to watch these over the holiday – one a day is recommended to keep the learning fresh.
To continue developing a love for reading, please spend time reading with your child using books of their choice. Sharing stories together is one of the best ways to build confidence, fluency, and enjoyment in reading.
I am so incredibly proud of all your hard work this half term, Year 1. You have all made wonderful progress – enjoy a very well-deserved break!
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 6:48pm
Well, we can hardly believe it is half term already! What a fabulous few weeks we have enjoyed, learning all about space. The children have shown such curiosity, enthusiasm and imagination — we have had a wonderful time exploring our theme and we can’t wait to see what next half term brings.
In RE, we completed our theme “Stories Jesus Heard” by listening to the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den. We learned that Daniel showed great courage and faith, and that trusting in God helped to keep him safe. Next half term, we look forward to exploring the stories Jesus told.
This week we were also lucky enough to have Forest School. We paired up with our Nursery friends and searched for natural materials to create heart shapes ahead of Valentine’s Day on Saturday. The teamwork, cooperation and creativity the children showed was absolutely wonderful to see.
In Phonics, the children have continued to work incredibly hard. Their letter formation is improving beautifully, and their confidence with sounds is growing each day. It’s lovely to see them applying their phonics knowledge so independently.
In Maths, we began combining two groups to find how many there are altogether. The children have been exploring this in lots of different contexts using a variety of real objects and manipulatives. We have been encouraging them to:
- Look closely at interesting images and spot the groups they can see
- Talk about what they notice with a partner
- Use subitising where possible (though many still sensibly count in ones at this stage)
We are helping the children develop perceptual and conceptual subitising, recognising smaller groups within larger numbers. This important skill supports mental images for addition and subtraction and helps children move away from always needing to count on or back. We have also been encouraging them to group objects into small sets, say the total first, and then explain the parts they saw that helped them know the number.
Alongside this, the children have been building on their earlier explorations of length, now beginning to make comparisons using everyday language and hands-on investigation.
We ended our week by listening to the beautiful story “Guess How Much I Love You” and talking about all of the special people we love. It was a truly heart-warming way to finish our half term together.
We hope you all have the most fabulous half term break, filled with rest, fun and family time. We can’t wait to welcome the children back afterwards for another exciting term of learning.
A huge thank you to all our parents and carers for the support you give at home — it really does make a difference.
Have a wonderful break!
We hope you have a lovely half term!
Mrs Molloy and Mrs Bevin
Date: 8th Feb 2026 @ 2:48pm
What a wonderful final week of the Spring 1 term!
In RE, we reflected on our learning about Jesus as the Son of God and how His authority was shown. We used our TSP 4C model to comprehend, connect, be creative and think critically about this important topic.
In English, after exploring the story Escape from Pompeii, we planned and wrote our own versions of the tale. On Monday, we revisited the original story and organised it into five key parts: the opening, build-up, problem, resolution and ending. We did a fantastic job retrieving key vocabulary and historical language from the text to enrich our own writing. We then planned our stories in the first person, writing from the perspective of Tranio, the main character. Finally, we showcased our work in our Author books, combining our understanding of volcanic eruptions with imaginative artwork before carefully copying our creative and historically inspired stories.
In Maths, we have been learning about perimeter and created our very own Peri the Snail to help us with measurements. Using a highlighter attached to our snail, we traced around the edges of shapes on a grid to measure their perimeter. We then progressed to measuring the sides of rectangles with a ruler and recognised that opposite sides are equal in length.
In Geography, we located Hawaii on a world map to understand its position in relation to where we live. We also identified similarities and differences between Formby and volcanic areas in Hawaii. We also had the privilege of speaking to Joel, a volcanologist, and picked his brains to answer our burning questions about volcanoes. We loved hearing about his experiences of volcanic eruptions.
We learned nouns for family members in Spanish, as well as nouns for parts of the face, and wrote simple sentences to describe an alien’s face.
To celebrate Chinese New Year, we also learned how to write using traditional Chinese handwriting.
Attached to this blog is the Virtual Classroom, which includes links to helpful websites to support home learning. You can also access the Year 4 Virtual Classroom via Google Classroom.
We wish you all a restful and enjoyable half term.
Reminders:
- PE will be on Tuesday and Friday.
- Clarinet lessons will begin in the new term - letter to follow.
Date: 7th Feb 2026 @ 6:49pm
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In Maths, we have finished our multiplication and division topic. This week we focussed on multiplying and dividing by 5 and 10, we looked for patterns to help us and different methods that the children can use if they are unsure on a particular multiplication or division. After half term our new topic will be length and height.
In English, we have continued using the book Grandad's Camper. This week we wrote a recount of a trip that we had taken to a destination in the UK, we then wrote a set of instructions for how to fix up the camper van and make it look brand new. We focussed on using commands that someone else could follow and understand and discussed vocabulary that we would need to include.
In RE, we have written our own thank you letters. We looked at a final miracle which was the healing of the 10 lepers, we discussed the story and then talked about everything that we are thankful for. The children then wrote their own thank you letters to thank people within their lives.
In Outdoor Learning and Science this week, we looked at our investigation from last week to see the results. Last week we had used different materials within our outdoor learning area to see which materials would encourage the most creatures to live under them. We looked at each material and counted how many bugs we could see. The children then made their own nests using natural resources.
It was lovely to see everyone at parents evening to celebrate how much the children have improved since September. It has been an absolute pleasure to teach all of year 2, thank you for all of your support and for the lovely gifts and cards, we are truly thankful.
We hope you all have a lovely half term and are excited to see Miss Jones return.
Thank you Miss Bayley, Mrs Taylor and the year 2 team
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 9:00pm
What a busy and exciting week it has been in Year 5!
In English, we have been diving deeper into the world of Norse mythology. Inspired by Arthur and the Golden Rope, the children planned and wrote their very own Norse myths. Their stories were wonderfully imaginative and showed off everything they have learned this term—from powerful descriptions to adventurous plot twists. We can’t wait to publish them in our Author Books next week!
In Maths, Year 5 have been mastering two‑digit by three‑digit multiplication. Through games, challenges and reasoning activities, the children have built both fluency and confidence. Their determination and teamwork have been fantastic to see.
In RE, we explored British Values and discussed how the teachings of Jesus link to each one. The class shared thoughtful ideas and demonstrated excellent critical thinking throughout our discussions.
Thursday was an extra-special day as Mr Lightfoot led a whole‑day STEAM event. The children loved getting hands‑on with a variety of creative and technical challenges, including:
- Coding activities
- Designing wearable technology
- Engineering spaghetti-and-marshmallow structures
Their enthusiasm, problem‑solving and teamwork shone through in every activity.
This week also marks a big change, as Mr Lightfoot leaves Trinity St Peter’s for an exciting new teaching opportunity. Year 5—and the whole school—wish him every success in the future!
Well done for a brilliant week, Year 5!
Reminders for next week:
- Parent- teacher meetings Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Last swimming session is on Wednesday.
- PE days for Spring 2 with be Thursdays and Fridays
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 4:41pm
As the photos show, Year 6 arrived at Week 5 of term with plenty of energy still to burn! Here is a snapshot of what we have been up to.
The PE lesson in the photos was led by LFC who have been working with the class this term and led a wide range of games that have developed team work and strategic thinking. Fair to say that a good time was had by all in every one of these lessons!
In Maths, the class moved on from algebra and have been tackling ratio and proportion as the next area to master. The week has flown by as the class have moved from novice to expert status and the learning has impressed the adults around. At the same time, the class have enjoyed adding 4 'challenge' questions to their regular four a day - it is proving a great way to keep recapping our key knowledge ready for next term.
In English, the pupils have developed proofreading skills as they have been fixing 'broken' sentences for their SPAG activity each day and are becoming very skilled in spotting the mistakes others make! We have also continued to develop reading and comprehension skills as we have tackled a range of texts and worked hard to get to grips with them.
Our science lesson this week remains a work in progress as we search for the 'mouldiest children' in Year 6! After learning about mould as a variety of fungi, the challenge was set to create the conditions that would grow the best mould on a slice of bread. By adjusting the conditions the bread is stored in, the children are all hoping to win the mould challenge and extract the promised bar of chocolate from Mr Hirst... (Results will follow in a week of two)
In RE, the class have continued to explore the meaning of the Eucharist and spent some time this week reflecting on all the information that our visitors shared with is last week.
Overall, a fantastic and varied week in Year 6. Everyone - you have earned a couple of days off!
Reminders
Spellings have been set on Google Classroom as usual and will be tested next Friday (February 13th).
Maths and English homework has been set on the SATs Companion platform or sent home in books depending on which groups pupils are in. Whichever way it has been set, it is due to be completed on or before next Wednesday (11th February).
Date: 5th Feb 2026 @ 11:24am
In RE this week, Year 3 listened to the story of Sajjan, who owned an inn. At first, Sajjan did not live a kind life. He pretended to be helpful, but he was actually dishonest and unkind to others. When Sajjan met Guru Nanak, he began to think carefully about his actions and how they affected people.We talked about how Sajjan’s life changed after this meeting. He realised that it is important to be honest, caring and fair, and he chose to change his ways. The children discussed how people can learn from their mistakes and how everyone has the chance to become a better person.
In English, we have been writing our own Stone Age adventure stories. We began by learning about life in the Stone Age and exploring what an adventure story needs. The children planned their stories carefully, thinking about their characters, settings and problems. They worked hard to include descriptive language, powerful verbs and exciting story openings.
In Maths, we have been focusing on division, including division with exchanging and remainders. The children used practical resources, drawings and written methods to help them understand the process. They showed great perseverance when tackling trickier questions and enjoyed solving word problems linked to real‑life situations.
We thoroughly enjoyed a fabulous Stone Age workshop, which really brought our history learning to life. The children had the opportunity to dress up as Stone Age people and explore a range of artefacts. They asked thoughtful questions and were fascinated to learn how people lived, hunted and survived thousands of years ago.
In Science, we learned about sun protection and the damage the sun can cause. We discussed how the sun’s rays can affect our skin and eyes and learned simple ways to stay safe, such as wearing hats, sunglasses and sun cream. The children shared their own experiences and showed a good understanding of how to protect themselves.
During PE, we focused on teamwork, communication and map skills. The children worked in groups on a mapping activity where one person had to explain where to place certain items using a key and clear directions. This helped develop listening skills and cooperation. We also enjoyed our LFC PE sessions, where the children worked on their fitness, coordination and confidence while taking part in fun, active games.
In Outdoor Learning, the children used their imagination to design their own insects. They carefully thought about what their insects would need to survive and then created habitats using natural materials. This activity encouraged creativity, teamwork and respect for the natural environment.
Reminders
- PE days continue to be Wednesday and Thursday until half term.
Date: 4th Feb 2026 @ 7:02pm
This week in Nursery, we continued our much-loved ‘Gruffalo’ theme, and our learning has been full of excitement, curiosity, and joy.
In Early Listening, we explored how sentences are made up of different words and practised distinguishing between sounds, especially those made by one of our cheeky class bears! This brought lots of laughter while supporting careful listening skills.
In Maths, our focus has been the number five. We explored different ways to represent it, looked for five in our environment, and made groups of five. We were also introduced to a five-sided shape, noticing that it looked a little like a house. We explored its properties and learnt its name — pentagon — a new and tricky word that the children were very proud to learn.
The children eagerly got involved in baking, creating banana bread Gruffalo feet complete with his famous ‘turned-out toes’! They thoroughly enjoyed exploring the different ingredients and noticing how they changed — from mashing bananas, to adding liquid, and then seeing how the mixture transformed again when the flour was added. Careful counting was needed as we added his raisin toes, and the children took great pride in making sure each Gruffalo foot was just right.
In PE, our focus was on jumping, learning that it is easier to jump with two feet together and soft, bent knees. We loved the challenge of jumping high, far, fast, and quietly, delighting in showing our friends what we could do. We then recalled our gymnastics positions and combined these with jumping, practising straight jumps and star jumps with growing confidence.
On Wednesday, we attended St Peter’s Church and enjoyed our first ‘WOW’ Service of 2026. Lead by Lilly, who told us about how the Bible is full of many stories. We listened to her share the story of ‘Moses’. Learning how his mother lovingly placed him in a special basket that could float on the water to keep him safe, and how he grew up to become a very important person. We ended the service by singing joyously one of our favourite songs together. It is always wonderful to see so many of our families join us for this special time.
Our ‘Funky Fingers’ tray became a sensory delight, as we used our pinchy fingers and a range of utensils to make “Gruffalo crumble”. We explored how it felt, described the ingredients, and decided which part of the Gruffalo they might belong to — sparking lots of imaginative thinking and discussion.
Outside, we continued our jumping and number learning through hopscotch, showing excellent turn-taking and fairness in our play. This week also marked ‘National Storytelling Week’, and we fully immersed ourselves in using our puppet theatre to act out ‘The Gruffalo’ and other favourite stories, as well as creating our own imaginative tales. The audiences were just as delighted, clapping enthusiastically after each performance.
It has truly been a fun-filled week, rich in curiosity, creativity, and wonder, hoping you enjoy a restful weekend filled with smiles, stories, and moments to ‘Shine Bright’, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back next week.
Perhaps you could also keep an eye out for any number 5s or pentagons you spot while you’re out and about!
Warm wishes,
Mrs Grayson and the Nursery team