Our blogs
Earthquakes and Volcanoes- Theatre Workshop, by Mr Worthington
Date: 11th Dec 2019 @ 4:25pm
A huge thankyou to the team at One Day Creative who brought volcanoes and earthquakes to Birkenhead this afternoon. Year 4 loved acting out different scenarios and it was a great kinaesthetic way to bring our learning to life!
Volcano and Earthquake Theatre Workshop, by Miss Haslett
Date: 11th Dec 2019 @ 1:01pm
Year 4 loved every second of their theatre workshop. Their knowledge proved to be up to standard to compete in quizzes and games. The most popular part of the workshop proved to be the freezeframe activity, where children were given scenarios based around myths and legends of volcanoes and earthquakes from around the world!
Volcano and Earthquake Theatre Workshop, by Miss Haslett
Date: 11th Dec 2019 @ 1:01pm
Year 4 loved every second of their theatre workshop. Their knowledge proved to be up to standard to compete in quizzes and games. The most popular part of the workshop proved to be the freezeframe activity, where children were given scenarios based around myths and legends of volcanoes and earthquakes from around the world!
Elf Day - Year 5, by Miss Hogan
Date: 10th Dec 2019 @ 10:00am
Year 5 enjoyed celebrating National Elf Day in support of Alzheimer’s.
Elf Day!, by Miss Dunlop
Date: 6th Dec 2019 @ 10:21pm
Here is our elfie!
We had lots fun dressed as elves today to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society - thank you to all parents and carers for your kind donations!
London Chess Classic, by Mrs Harris
Date: 6th Dec 2019 @ 8:37pm
Year 5 have had a fantastic time at the London Chess Classic today, winning 2 medals.
They have been to Buckingham Palace, Hamleys toy store, Nando’s for dinner and are currently on their way back in first class!!!
F2 - Elf Day, by Miss Ward
Date: 6th Dec 2019 @ 4:16pm
Look how fabulous our elf costumes look! Thank you to all the parents/carers for making their children look so great and helping raise so much money for the Alzheimer's Society today!
Elf Day in Year One , by Mrs Carney
Date: 6th Dec 2019 @ 2:24pm
Year One have really enjoyed unleashing their inner elves today!
We even had a visit from Elfie himself and Mr Thomas couldn't resist joining in the fun.
Thank you to all of our parents for making their children look so fabulous to help us raise lots of money for the Alzheimer's Society
Cakes, cakes, cakes!, by Miss Flynn
Date: 6th Dec 2019 @ 2:10pm
We were so happy when Santa’s little helpers (Ms Coward and her elf) delivered lots of delicious cakes to us today! Thank You!
Keeping The Environment Tidy, by Mrs Carroll
Date: 6th Dec 2019 @ 1:54pm
We have been learning about native animals during our workshops with Claire from Chester Zoo. We talked about what dangers are threatening the habitats of our native animals.
Year One have realised the importance of picking up litter so that it doesn't affect our local animals. The children enjoyed litter picking around our playground.
Elf Day 2019 , by Miss Houghton
Date: 6th Dec 2019 @ 9:39am
Some brilliant elf costumes in Year 6! All for a great cause.
Sadako's Cranes , by Miss Houghton
Date: 6th Dec 2019 @ 9:35am
Year 6 were lucky enough to participate in a Peace workshop this week. The children learnt the story of Sadako (she is remembered through the story of one thousand origami cranes she folded before her death) the cranes today signify peace.
The children then had a go of making their own origami cranes. It was a lovely afternoon with a powerful message.
We had some brilliant origami cranes
Learning to sew , by Miss Houghton
Date: 6th Dec 2019 @ 9:28am
Year 6 have started an exciting project this week in deisgn technology. They have all been very busy learning to sew. It has been a challenge but one they have enjoyed.
Elf Day for the Alzheimer’s Society , by Miss Flynn
Date: 6th Dec 2019 @ 9:13am
We had a fantastic day today dressed as elves! Whilst having fun, we remembered how important it is to help charities like the Alzheimer’s Society who support individuals and their families suffering with dementia. We also learnt about how important it is to continue research into dementia in order to hopefully find a cure ❤️.
Della Robbia Pottery, by Miss Flynn
Date: 5th Dec 2019 @ 1:35pm
Year 2 have been studying Della Robbia Pottery. We visited The Williamson Art Gallery and admired the colours and patterns used. We were fascinated by what some of the pottery was used for!!
Back at school we designed and made some of our own using clay! It was really fun!
Wirral juniors make the right moves in new chess tournament - 30 November 2019, by Mrs Harris
Date: 5th Dec 2019 @ 9:52am
Wirral juniors make the right moves in new chess tournament
Saturday 30th November saw the first ever Wirral Junior Chess Championship run by Chess in Schools and Communities.
Eighty-three children from primary schools all over the Wirral competed in the tournament held at Our Lady and St Edwards Catholic Primary School in Birkenhead.
After six rounds of hard but very fairly fought games of chess, trophies and medals were awarded to the girls and boys who earned the right to call themselves the junior chess champions of Wirral. Presentations were made by Cathy Murphy, Deputy Head of New Brighton Primary.
Bob Clark, tournament organiser and regional director of Chess In Schools and Communities said:
“It was great to see so many children enjoying playing chess and particularly pleasing that the atmosphere was competitive but very respectful and friendly throughout the day even in the tense finale of the last round.
“I would like to thank Elaine McGunigall, the head teacher at Our Lady and St Edwards, for allowing us to use her school and also the school staff and Wirral chess tutors who gave up their Saturdays to allow the running of this very successful tournament.”
Future tournaments that the charity is hoping to organise include their annual Merseyside competition at St George’s Hall and a Girl Empowerment Tournament (thirty-three per cent of competitors at the Wirral tournament were girls).
Chess in Schools and Communities is a charitable organisation that teaches children how to play chess in their schools. They are popular in a number of schools in Merseyside and throughout the country which recognise the many other benefits, apart from the enjoyment of the game, that playing chess in schools brings.
RESULTS:
U9
Girls
1st Harriette Bissette (Dawpool) 5.5
2nd= Vivien Wilkinson (St. Bridgets) 4
2nd= Tia Elizabeth Anup (Greasby Juniors) 4
3rd Anna McKenna (Greasby Juniors) 3.5
Boys
1st Luca Eden (St. Bridgets) 5 (tie-break)
2nd Alexander Gregory (St. Bridgets) 5 (tie-break)
3rd Sam Davies (Dawpool) 4.5
U10
Girls
1st Ava Prior (St Bridgets) 4.5 (tie break)
2nd Maiya Maguire (Our Lady and St Edwards) 4.5 (tie-break)
3rd= Ella Temple (Our Lady and St Edwards) 4
3rd= Eleanor Hughes (Our Lady of Pity) 4
Boys
1st Adam Lattern (St Bridgets) 5.5
2nd Harry Woodley (Ladymount) 5
3rd= Leon Pipala (Ladymount) 4
3rd= Luke Brandwood (Ladymount) 4
3rd= Jack Price (Our Lady and St Edwards) 4
U11
Girls
1st Jessica-Rose Preston (Dawpool) 3.5
2nd Charlotte Prior (St. Bridgets) 3
3rd= Daisy Scullion (Holy Trinity)
3rd= Holly Shirley (Holy Trinity)
Boys
1st Ashvin Kumar (St Peters) 6
2nd Dylan West (Dawpool) 6
3rd Dylan Elder (Greasby) 4.5
Ends
Further information - Bob Bion - 07810 692594.
No more Litter!, by Mr Worthington
Date: 2nd Dec 2019 @ 2:24pm
As part of our project learning about native animals with Chester Zoo, Year 4 have realised the importance of picking up litter so that it does not destroy animal habitats. We’ve also been keeping our school playground clean!
Inspirational Impressionism , by Miss Haslett
Date: 2nd Dec 2019 @ 10:56am
Children have been inspired by the pioneering impressionist, Claude Monet. They have used the impressionist style to sketch their own bridge art.
Pasta Division , by Miss Haslett
Date: 2nd Dec 2019 @ 10:53am
Children enjoyed learning about divison using pasta!
Super Spanish , by Miss Haslett
Date: 2nd Dec 2019 @ 10:49am
Year 4 have been practising their Spanish conversation skills. We matched the Spanish and English vocabulary and we were able to have a “phone” conversation with each other! Muy Bien 4SH!
F2 - Chester Zoo - Wildlife Connections, by Miss Ward
Date: 29th Nov 2019 @ 8:30am
On Tuesday we had a visitor from Chester Zoo called Claire. She taught us all about different animals and where they live. We had so much fun acting out what each animal does and the noises that they make.
Year 6 Come & Share, by Mrs Parry
Date: 27th Nov 2019 @ 2:08pm
This morning's Come & Share was a great success. The children talked about their learning in history and showed our visitors what they had learned about WWI and WWII. Their knowledge of specific dates and events was incredible. We then related this to our studies of charities in RE and the terrible effects war both had on the world and continues to have on our world today.
Together we made Christmas cards for strangers - Refugees fleeing war zones, Veterans living with the effects of warfare and individuals who have been affected by violence and fighting. We wrote messages of support and hope and began making packages of love (containing dry, warm socks) to send to both local homeless shelters and charities.
We are so proud of our Year 6, their maturity and their compassion.
Year 6 Come and Share , by Miss Houghton
Date: 27th Nov 2019 @ 1:59pm
Year 6 really enjoyed come and share this morning. The children having been learning all about WW1 and WW2 in history this year and learning about refugees in RE. So this morning we have made christmas cards for any war veterans in our local care homes or for people who may have fled their countries due to war.
The children have made beautiful cards with thoughtful messages inside.
F2 - Autumn Walk in Birkenhead Park, by Miss Ward
Date: 27th Nov 2019 @ 8:34am
Last week we learnt all about ‘Autumn’, we went on an Autumn walk around Birkenhead Park to look for signs of autumn in the environment. We walked to the park and met a lovely Park Ranger who told us some rules about the park and what we were going to be doing. We collected different autumnal objects to investigate back at school. We had so much fun!
Edible Playground Wormery Year 3, by Mrs McAlynn
Date: 26th Nov 2019 @ 4:13pm
This afternoon Mrs McAlynn's class worked with our visitor Louise to build a wormery in the Edible Playground. We played a treasure hunt game to learn about the things worms like to eat, and we worked together to make our own wormery which we nicknamed 'The Wotel!'. We have made information posters to show pupils how to look after the worms correctly.
