Our Lady & St Edward's Catholic Primary School: More than just a Building: Blog items

Year 3M World Earth Day 🌏, by Mrs Harris

Date: 22nd Apr 2024 @ 10:58pm

Year 3M have been learning about how we can invest in our planet. This is the idea that everyone should try to work together to help to look after our planet earth.

We thought about our earth's...

* Energy

* Soil

* Water

*Trees

*Food

...and what we can do to help.

We then created a foldout titled 'Caring for our Planet'. Take a look at our wonderful creations and pass on the messages of how to look after our earth.

First Holy Communion, by Mrs Harris

Date: 22nd Apr 2024 @ 10:15pm

One of the most important events in a young Catholic’s life is his or her First Holy Communion. To go along with this special occasion of receiving Jesus for the first time in the Eucharist, girls wear a pretty new white dress and boys wear a new suit or shirt and trousers with a tie.

While First Communion outfits are sometimes passed down to younger siblings in families, others are kept for sentimental value but often get forgotten and are stored in a wardrobe where they collect dust. Many of our families have kindly found a place for these outfits which have sentimental value, by donating to our school to be used for a child receiving their First Communion. The wonderful donations allows children and their families to not worry about an outfit and focus on the Sacrament.

Please do get in touch with Leanne at [email protected] or WhatsApp/call her confidentially on 07544865763 should you wish to borrow any items for your child's Holy Communion, this can be arranged confidentially

Y6 Visit from the Deputy Lieutenancy of Merseyside, by Mrs Harris

Date: 28th Mar 2024 @ 10:54pm

Last week, we had a fantastic visit from Professor Michael Brown CBE DL (Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Merseyside) on behalf of the Lieutenancy of Merseyside, who came in to give a presentation to our Y6 children about King Charles III and the Royal family!

We were able to show just how much we had learned by answering all the quiz questions too!

#olseps #RoyalFamily #lordlieutenantofmerseyside

Y3 Easter 'Design an Egg' Competition, by Mrs Harris

Date: 28th Mar 2024 @ 10:02pm

year 3 RK Easter 'Design an Egg' competition. Our winner was Mae for her fantastic and creative chick! 🐣

Lenten Trail 2024, by Mrs Harris

Date: 29th Feb 2024 @ 4:00pm

Over the next week, F2-Y6 will visit church to participate in the Lenten Trail. All of our families are invited to visit the trail after Mass on each Sunday throughout Lent.

Pathfinders Day 4 - Miss Flynn’s class, by Mrs Harris

Date: 21st Feb 2024 @ 10:11pm

Day 4 of Pathfinders - Miss Flynn’s class

In the afternoon, it was time for Year 6 to build their confidence with a visit from Gautby Road and Sale Sharks

The children were split into two groups and each had the chance to take part in rugby drills and hold a whole array of fascinating reptiles 🦎 🐢 🕷 🐍

Pathfinders Day 3 - Miss Flynn’s class, by Mrs Harris

Date: 21st Feb 2024 @ 9:54pm

Day 3 of Pathfinders - Miss Flynn’s Year 6 class

Miss Flynn’s class have enjoyed working alongside the C.E.L.L.S project, hearing from ex offenders and people who have been affected by crime but who have now turned their lives around.

Year 6 joined in workshops and discussed important messages about their choices that could affect their future.

The children also enjoyed looking around a mock prison cell and taking part in a mock court case 👩🏼‍⚖️👨🏾‍⚖️

#minipathfinders #wirralpolice #TEAMBEB The Cells Project Wirral Police Merseyside Police

Pathfinders Day 2 - Miss Flynn’s class, by Mrs Harris

Date: 19th Feb 2024 @ 11:07pm

Day 2 of Year 6 Pathfinders - Miss Flynn’s Class

Children enjoyed a morning participating in a Level 1 First Aid Course. Children learnt about different emergency services and when to call different services. Children also learnt how to perform CPR, how to save a person when choking and how to call 999. It was a very important session, all children listened and participated well 😊😊😊

Pathfinders Day 1 - Miss Flynn's class, by Mrs Harris

Date: 19th Feb 2024 @ 10:39pm

Day 1 of Pathfinders - Year 6

Miss Flynn’s class have enjoyed their first day of Pathfinders, working alongside Wirral Police and Merseyside Police

We played a board game thinking about making the right choices and what the consequences can be of making the wrong choices.

We then participated in a number of sports including: tennis and football. It’s been a full filled first day!

Pathfinders Day 5 - Miss Barron's class, by Mrs Harris

Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 1:26pm

Today Year 6 have been joined by a superstar beatboxer and rapper, Jay! He taught the children how to form their own raps, based on what the children had learnt this week. In the afternoon, some of the children were even brave enough to rap in front of our parents/guardians.What a fantastic end to our week!

Pathfinders Day 4 - Miss Barron's class, by Mrs Harris

Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 1:08pm

Day 4

The children understood the importance of online cyber activity whilst playing an exciting game led by PC Pete. It was a close call, but well done to Bradley who won!

In the afternoon, it was time for Year 6 to build their confidence with a visit from Gautby Road and Sale Sharks. The children were split into two groups and each had the chance to take part in rugby drills and hold a whole array of fascinating reptiles. Even Miss Barron conquered a few fears!

Pathfinders Day 3 - Miss Barron's class, by Mrs Harris

Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 12:30pm

Day 3

The children were joined by the CELLS Team, who shared some of their own experiences about prison life and the law. They were able to explore a realistic prison cell and gained an insight into what life would be like if arrested. The CELLS team spoke about making positive choices and reiterated the importance of having healthy relationships around you.

Pathfinders Day 2 - Miss Barron's class, by Mrs Harris

Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 10:10am

Day 2 of Pathfinders- Miss Barron’s Class

This morning, the children were educated in how to administrate first aid and learn basic lifesaving skills. They each were given the opportunity to administer CPR.

The children were then joined by the Paul Lavelle Foundation, who educated the children on how to stay safe, understand the seriousness of peer pressure and the effects it can have on the people involved. They discussed the importance of having positive and healthy relationships.

Year 6 also had a surprise visit from Sid the Shark and designed posters about the importance of battling against loan sharks.

Pathfinders Day 1 Miss Barron’s Class, by Mrs Harris

Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 10:03am

Day 1

The children took part in an activity called ‘Your Choice’, thinking about various scenarios including: knife crime, antisocial behaviour and cyber bullying. They explored the age of criminal responsibility in detail and were shocked when told it was 10!

Y2 Enterprise Day 2024, by Miss Ward

Date: 11th Feb 2024 @ 9:33am

Year 2 chose to sell playdoh and gloop for Enterprise Day. We spent some time deciding on colours and prices as a year group. We made over 150 pots and bags of playdoh and gloop for the whole school to purchase. Some were pink, blue, orange, green and some ever contained glitter! The children worked hard making, packaging and advertising our products to sell. We set up our stall in the hall with our brightly coloured table decorations. Each child had a go at making, advertising or selling our playdoh and gloop, the whole school loved it! Well done Year 2!

Enterprise Day 2024 - how we spent our hard earned profit 📈, by Mrs Harris

Date: 10th Feb 2024 @ 6:58pm

Year 3 raised a total of £43.75 during our enterprise afternoon! The children decided to buy books and stationery. Each class now has a set of 8 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' books and a stacking pencil each.

From planning to making, advertising to selling, the children had a great time building their enterprise skills, which I'm sure will help them in the future.

Thank you to all the children in OLSE for supporting Year 3!

Y1 Enterprise Day, by Mrs Schultz

Date: 6th Feb 2024 @ 11:28am

Year 1 chose to sell keychains on Enterprise Day. We spent all week carefully threading colourful beads onto thread to make them. We made more than 250! Some had clips, some had keyrings, some had letters and others had shaped beads. We even made some especially for the teachers! They all looked amazing! We set up our stall in the hall and put up posters to advertise, then the selling began. Each child had a go of either setting up or selling their keychains. They worked so hard and made over £75! Well done Year 1!

Year 3 Enterprise Day 2024, by Mrs Harris

Date: 3rd Feb 2024 @ 10:50am

Year 3 had the best time promoting and selling their clay pots. We definitely have some entrepreneurs in the making! We will keep you posted on how much we have raised to go towards reading books and wet play resources ££

F1 2s 'Emotions', by Mrs Harris

Date: 3rd Feb 2024 @ 10:26am

Enterprise Day Marketing Videos and Posters, by Mrs Harris

Date: 1st Feb 2024 @ 9:46pm

The children had a wonderful time during the preparation for Enterprise Day 2024!

Their entrepreneurial skills were certainly put to the test and they all did so well.

Modern life means our young people need to be resilient, innovative and not afraid to experiment - all important for entrepreneurs.

We are using Enterprise Day to develop a range of skills in our pupils. These skills include:- team work, financial literacy, organising and planning, using initiative, negotiation, taking risks, creativity and innovation.

A key part of enterprise is the making of goods, followed by the marketing and selling of these goods.

Take a look at our presentation / marketing videos and see what you like the look of 😊

Enterprise Day 2024, by Mrs Harris

Date: 1st Feb 2024 @ 9:17pm

This week the children have been working very hard for their Enterprise Day on Friday, 02 February 2024

The children have:

· Planned their enterprise idea

· Decided what they want to raise money for – a class treat or particular set of class books for example

· Advertised their enterprise (designed posters etc)

· Produced a short video presentation to share with parents and carers which will be uploaded to the school website

Class Stalls

✅️ Y1 - key chains 🔑🗝🔑

✅️ Y2 - play-doh and slime 🥳🥳🥳

✅️ Y3 - jewellery pots 💎💎💎

✅️ Y4 - friendship bracelets 👫👬👭

✅️ Y5 - crispy cakes 🧁🧁🧁

✅️ Y6 - bookmarks 🔖📑🔖

The enterprise event will take place on the afternoon of Friday, 02 February 2024.

All children will be asked to bring in £1 which will be spent at several class stalls 👏👏

**Please be aware Enterprise Day is NOT own clothes, all children should wear their uniform on this day**

Royal Navy visit with Year 6, by Mrs Harris

Date: 16th Jan 2024 @ 9:42pm

On Friday, Wiggy and Kayleigh from the Royal Navy visited school. The day began with an informative presentation about the roles and responsibilities within the Royal Navy and the children were given the opportunity to ask questions. In the afternoon, the children took part in a 'Flarebox' workshop where they learnt about the use of flares and then they designed their own. Using a rocket launcher, the children then tested their designs on the school playground. We look forward to welcoming the Royal Navy back into school for some more workshops in the Summer Term.