Year 4 homework to be completed by Thursday 14th September

And so it begins! Homework will go live each week at 6:00 on Thursday and needs to be handed in on Thursday.

Homework books

Please back the homework book as we usually do at the beginning of the year. This can be in any way you like - with photos, wrapping paper or pictures of things you are interested in. Please make sure your name is on the front after you have backed it.

Maths

This week, we have been revising the 5x tables.

1. Please complete the activities on the sheet given. Then make sure your name is on it when you put it in your homework book to hand in on Thursday. On the drawing part, you are adding 5 each time!

2. Please go on TT rockstars. I have set it just for the 5x tables this week. I want you to try and pick up your speed.

   Remember, if you feel a little stuck on division, think about how many groups you can get out of the first number. For example, if it is 20 divided by five - think “How many groups of 5 can I get out of 20?" Because you know 4x5=20 you know the answer already!

Year 3 Homework - Tuesday 12th September

English/Grammar
Can you identify the subject and verbs in each sentence.

Reading
Your reading targets have been reset. Please read for 20 minutes each day at home. Your ZPD’s have been updated - don’t forget to check your cards.

This week’s spelling are
impossible immature immortal imperfect impatient unkind unhappy unwind unusual unknown
Your spelling quiz will be on Monday 18th September.

Swimming lessons Year 3 and 4 Thursday am

Children in Year 3 and 4 will be starting their swimming sessions next Thursday 14th September. Graham Lavine came into school today to talk to the children about what to bring and how things will run.

Children need to bring a plastic bag with a towel and their swimming costume or swimming trunks/shorts. No long ‘bermuda style’ shorts please We ask that children do not come into school wearing their underneath their uniform. PE kits can be worn on swimming day.

All girls and boys with long hair, or a fringe which goes into their eyes need to wear a swimming cap. Please could Year 4 children come into school wearing their cap so they are ready to simply get on the coach. Year 3 will need to keep this in their plastic bag.

Children will not have time to wash their hair so they do not need shampoo, conditioner or body wash. If your child suffers from eczema, they normally have a quick rinse in the shower afterwards.

Goggles

A letter will come home tomorrow regarding the use of goggles. Please read it carefully. If you still wish your child to wear goggles for their swimming session, then please fill in the form and return it to school by next Wednesday.

Arrival

Year 4 need to be at school at the St patricks road entrance early each Thursday at 8:30 am so they can be registered and get on the coach.

Year 3 can arrive at the normal time as their swimming session is from 10-11am

Children will not need any money as the lockers are able to be used free of charge. They will get changed in cubicles. Graham and the team are super at helping all students to feel comfortable in water and develop their skills. The first lesson will be an assessment to enable group placement.

Children are always hungry after swimming! Please ensure they have a healthy snack to eat afterwards.

Year 3 Homework - Tuesday 5th September

Science - Skeletons Reading Comprehension

In science this week we will be looking at the human skeleton. Please complete the reading comprehension activity in your homework books - this will give you a head start.

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Maths IXL

Can you practise the roman numerals we have learned in class?

C.Names of numbers

9 Roman numerals I, V, X

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Reading

Your reading targets have been reset. Please read for 20 minutes each day at home. Your ZPD’s will be updated this week.

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This week’s spelling are

invisible disagree incomplete disapprove dislike dishonest incapable disappear independent incorrect

Year 5 Trip to London Tuesday 12th September 2023

Please can all parents sign the permission slip below to allow the school to take your child on the trip next week. If not done already, can parents complete the payment for the trip via parent pay.

Welcome to Year 1

We hope you have enjoyed your summer holidays. We have been busy changing our classroom and we are excited to welcome you back on Monday. We are looking forward to starting our journey together in Year 1.

Important reminders:

• Our PE days are Mondays and Fridays please come in PE kit on Monday 4th September as we will start our first PE session with Mr Nay.

• Art is on Tuesday, I have your T-shirts from reception.

• A reminder that all uniform should be clearly labelled, as well as your water bottle.

• Our snack tray will be stocked each day with a choice of two fruits or vegetables, however you are most welcome to bring your own healthy snack for our morning breaktimes.

• We kindly ask that you bring in sun cream (labelled) for your child to apply themselves.

  You are all invited to our Induction evening on Wednesday 13th September. This will start at 3:30 and finishing at 5:00. We would love for your child to show you around their new classroom, and for you to become more familiar with our school. You will also be able discover more about the exciting opportunities and topics that they will be learning during their time in Year 1. We will be in the classroom to answer any questions you may have! More information, such as important forms that will need completing will be available soon so please do keep checking the Year 1 page.

  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at:
  d.drummond@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

  
  Have a lovely weekend

  Miss Drummond, Mrs Carragher and Mrs Davis

Welcome to Year 4 - Class of 2023

A warm welcome to Year 4 to all parents and children! All your teachers have been in today getting the class ready. We are all very excited about teaching you on Monday. Here are a few things you need to know:

What do I need on my first day?

You will need to bring you own pencil case to school but no additional items to put inside it! School will be providing you with everything you need, like pencils, rulers, crayons, etc.

Don’t forget your healthy snacks for breaktimes

Make sure your water bottle is labelled with your name.

P.E

Outside PE is on Wednesdays

Swimming will be on Thursday mornings - but we do not start this until Thursday 14th September. You will need to be at school for 8:30 on swimming days. Graham is coming to explain all to us this week and letters will be given out explaining more.

Homework

Given out on Fridays and to be returned on Thursdays.

Induction evening on Wednesday 13th September.

This is going to be different to previous years’ induction evenings. We would like children and parents to come to see us. Children you can show your parents your class and give them a tour! Teachers will be there to meet and answer any questions your parents have. Come and meet the Year 4 team.

Have a lovely weekend with your families. We look forward to seeing you all on Monday,

Mrs Lyons, Miss Hennessey, Mrs Carter and Mrs Grey

Welcome to Year 5 2023!

A big hello from the Year 5 team. We hope you have had the most wonderful summer and we can’t wait to welcome you back into school on Monday.

What will I need to bring?

• Your own pencil case including a pencil, biro pen, sharpener, rubber and glue stick. Please can children stick to using regular equipment to limit distractions in lessons.

• Make sure your school uniforms and water bottles are labelled incase they go missing.

• A healthy snack for break times.

PE days

• Outdoor- Wednesday afternoon

• Indoor- Thursday morning

Art

Will be taught on Thursdays

Music

Will be on Monday afternoons. The children’s clarinets are already in school but they will need to remember on the weekend to bring them in regularly ready for Mondays.

Homework

Will go out on Friday afternoons, the same time as the weekly blog, and will be due in the following Thursday.

You are all invited to our Induction evening on Wednesday 13th September. This will be much different to last year, starting at 3:30 and finishing at 5:00. We would love for your child to show you around their new classroom, and for you to become more familiar with our school. You will also be able discover more about the exciting opportunities and topics that they will be learning during their time in Year 5. We will be in the classroom to answer any questions you may have! More information, such as important forms that will need completing will be available soon so please do keep checking the Year 5 page.

We can’t wait to see you all on Monday, and we hope that you all have a wonderful weekend.

Your Year 5 team,

Mr Cornwell and Mrs Mather

Welcome to Year 2!

And just like that the summer is drawing to a close and it’s time to begin to get ready for a new school year!

We hope you have all had had a wonderful summer together, making memories and recharging those batteries ready for the adventure ahead. Your classroom is ready, and we can’t wait to welcome you back on Monday as we begin our journey together in Year 2!

What do I need to bring to school with me?

• Your trays are already filled with your brand new pencil case and writing tools, so there is no need for you to bring any of your own stationary.

• A reminder that all uniform should be clearly labelled, as well as your water bottle.

• Our snack tray will be stocked each day with a choice of two fruits or vegetables, however you are most welcome to bring your own healthy snack for our morning breaktimes.

• We kindly ask that you bring in sun cream (labelled) for your child to apply themselves.

PE Days

• Outdoor - Tuesday afternoon

• Indoor - Thursday morning

Art

• Art will be taught on a Wednesday afternoon. Don’t forget to bring your art shirts with you.

Homework

• New homework will be set on a Tuesday, to be handed in the following Monday (starting 12th September).

• Weekly blog’s will be published on a Friday.

You are always welcome to email us, should you have any concerns or questions: l.hotchkiss@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk c.bassett@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

You are all invited to our Induction evening on Wednesday 13th September. This will be much different to last year, starting at 3:30 and finishing at 5:00. We would love for your child to show you around their new classroom, and for you to become more familiar with our school. You will also be able discover more about the exciting opportunities and topics that they will be learning during their time in Year 2. We will be in the classroom to answer any questions you may have! More information, such as important forms that will need completing will be available soon so please do keep checking the Year 2 page.

We can’t wait to see you all on Monday, and we hope that you all have a wonderful weekend.

Your Year 2 team,

Mrs Hotchkiss, Miss Bassett, Mrs Maano and Mrs Johnson

Welcome to Year 6 2023!

We can’t wait to welcome you all back to school for a VERY exciting year, full of challenges, fun learning and service. The classroom is ready for you all to step in to and I know as soon as you come through the door, you are going to make such wonderful leaders of the school. This is your final year at Our Lady’s- let’s make it the best one yet, where we achieve everything we are capable of, love and celebrate one another and serve the school through inspiring all of our younger pupils. Don’t forget to send all of your House Captain Speeches in, your deadline is next Thursday- I have already had a few sent which are wonderful!

Next week we will be focusing on our leadership roles within school and how our two new virtues (curious and active) will be at the centre of these roles. We will be applying for the jobs we would like, looking at how WE can make a difference in our school and looking at some inspirational leaders of the past.

Don’t forget to come equipped with your own pencil cases, making sure you have all you need in there.

Indoor PE days will be on a Monday. On these days you need to make sure you wear tracksuits but also have a pair of shorts either under your trousers or in your bag to get changed in to.

We will not be starting Indoor PE the first week back.

Outdoor PE is on a Wednesday, our first one is on Wednesday 6th September.

Art in on a Friday- please remember to bring in your art tops to stop your uniform from getting paint on- we will keep this in our trays.

Homework- will go out on Friday afternoons, the same time as the weekly blog, and will be due in the following Thursday.

You are all invited to our Induction evening on Wednesday 13th September. This will be much different to last year, starting at 3:30 and finishing at 5:00. We would love for your child to show you around their new classroom, and for you to become more familiar with our school. You will also be able discover more about the exciting opportunities and topics that they will be learning during their time in Year 5. We will be in the classroom to answer any questions you may have! More information, such as important forms that will need completing will be available soon so please do keep checking the Year 5 page.

Important Notices:

Please make sure all coats and school uniform is labelled- let’s get off to a good start.

Don’t forget to keep those house captain speeches coming in!

We can’t wait to see you all on Monday and hear about your holidays!

We will welcome Marsden (Kenilworth Road entrance) and Harcourt (St Patrick’s Road entrance) at 8:45am and Bamber (Kenilworth Road entrance) and Plessington (St Patrick’s Road entrance) at 8:50am.
Enjoy your weekend,
Mrs Harrison, Mrs Webster and Mrs Barker

Homework for the holidays

Use this summer to prepare and film your House Captain speeches …The children are to film a House Captain speech ready to show the younger children in the second week back in September. On one of our transition days we watched great examples of effective speeches all made by previous Year 6 children. We were very inspired! We recognised that the speech needs to be inspirational, directed at the younger children, unique to us and enjoyable to watch, but must give us/ show us the reasons why they should be voted to be the next leader of their house! So remember to share your qualities, talents and the reasons why you would make a great House Captain! Could all videos please be emailed to Mrs Harrison the first week back in Year 6.

k.harrison@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk

Have a wonderful summer and see you in Year 6!

Have a wonderful summer!

I can not believe we have come to the end of the year! No truer word has been said in jest, when they say time flies when you’re having fun. We have watched the children grow so much this year, not only in size but in love and compassion too. As a staff we have been humble by the little acts of kindness shown to others. We are so proud of you all!

Year 6, it has been an absolute pleasure to share so many memories with you. You are now ready to continue your adventure and meet new people to make memories with. We will miss you all so very much.

Have a wonderful holiday

Good Bless

The Lunchtime Team

It's always hard to say goodbye....

Our final blog is always the hardest. We have cared for your children all year and it is now time for us to let them continue on their journey.

Most of our children will be moving on to Reception in September and I just know they will have the most wonderful adventures with Mrs Hartley and the Reception team. Others will be staying in nursery for another year. We too have lots planned and can’t wait to get going!!

On behalf of all the nursery ladies I would like to say a HUGE ‘thank you’ to you, our fabulous parents. You entrusted your children to us, to nurture and help them grow, and this has been a privilege and an honour.

This year has been an exceptional year and we will miss everyone enormously. I feel so proud of everyone’s achievements, especially that the children aspire to be more like Jesus each day.

Luckily for us we will get to see the children as they progress through the school and we will have a feeling of deep pleasure and satisfaction that we were there when it all began!

Party photos

The Wizard of Oz

Everyone enjoyed this years panto. It was soooo much fun!! There are photos on the school blog but here is one from us to you!

Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue and the dreams that you dare to dream, really do come true!

Lastly, I would like to say another heartfelt thank you for all your kind words and generosity they are very much appreciated. We couldn’t have done it without your belief in us and your continued support.

We hope that you all have a lovely summer holiday wherever or whatever you may be doing and remember you all will have a special place in our hearts.

Take care of each other, I am sure I will see you in September.

God Bless and stay safe

Barbara and the Nursery Team

"There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people"- Vincent Van Gogh

Just like that a whole year of school as come to an end…

What a busy term we all had.

During this term we have started our Food Tech and we had a blast of smells and flavours in our art room and around school.

I think it is safe to say that we all had fun and although sometimes a little bit fearful of trying new flavours we all had a go and the results of our makings were super tasty.

Thank you to you all for supporting us and for your patient too, it is a learning curve for the children but for staff too.

Click on your chef’s year groups to see what they have been up to this term.

Have the most amazing summer and enjoy some family time in the sunshine.

" I don't say everything but i paint everything"- Pablo Picasso

In year 1 this term we have started our food tech. We looked at the difference of fruit and vegetables and we watch some fast growth videos of some vegetable and some fruits, from seeds to their ripe state, where we can then eat them.

The children were truly amazing to watach the video of a strawberry and a carrot.

We had a taster session of some fruit and vegetables and from that we made up some smoothies, some look rather green but we didn’t let that stop us and still had a try and it actually wasn’t that bad!