Queen's Park CE/URC Our blogs
Freeze Frame Fun, by Miss Hope
Date: 1st Jul 2015 @ 10:29pm
This week we have been reading the story Handa's Surprise by Eileen Browne. Today we made Freeze Frames of different scenes in the story. Then we decided what different characters might be saying or thinking. We had lots of fun in our Literacy lesson without writing. Later in the week we will be making our photographs into cartoon strips.
World of Glass, by Mrs Hanson-Jones
Date: 30th Jun 2015 @ 10:13pm
What a day!
After walking to the World of Glass with the leaders at world record marathon pace, we arrived in one piece, if not a little warm. We enjoyed a variety of workshops including watching a glassblowing demonstration, glass painting, finding out what the Romans had to do with glass making and watching a short film about the why and how St Helens became world famous for glass.
It wasn't all hard work and learning - we also explored the mirror maze and even found time to eat some lunch
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A big thankyou must go to all the helpers who came with us
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Keep watching this space for photographs.
Pupils quotes -
"I was really focusing on the glass painting and this was my favourite activity because I had great fun doing it".
"It was a wonderful day. My favourite part was the tunnels because it was nice and cool".
"I liked the glass blowing because it was really good learning about making glass".
"I really liked the short film because the special effects looked real".
"Designing my own patterns on glass was cool".
"Yesterday was the best day ever. I couldn't choose my favourite activity as it was all great".
"I found out that boys aged 10 or 11 had to work in the glass factory and contitions were very difficult to work in".
"I enjoyed the mirror maze because he had to step on buttons to make the wizard talk. But I didn't like the tunnels as they were very dark".
Lockerbie Manor , by Mrs Platt
Date: 29th Jun 2015 @ 4:24pm
Ian Ward, a representative from Lockerbie Manor visited school this morning. He presented information about next year's Y6 residential trip.
Children have been given information letters this evening to share with parents and carers.
PGL - Day 2 , by Mrs Platt
Date: 28th Jun 2015 @ 5:39pm
PGL - Day 2
Kayaking, Giant Swing, Challenge Course and Disco
PGL - Day 1 , by Mrs Platt
Date: 28th Jun 2015 @ 5:26pm
PGL - Day 1
Zip wire, Survivor and Photo Challenge...
A BIG well done, by Miss Hope
Date: 25th Jun 2015 @ 3:47pm
A BIG well done to Emily from 2H. She took part in a triathlon last weekend with her mum and her sister. She raised a magnificent £311 for homeless people. We are very proud of you!
Be an Explorer, by Mrs Kellett
Date: 24th Jun 2015 @ 10:31pm
More fantastic photos of the wonderful work completed by our year one and two children and parents with Andi Taylor
PGL, by Mrs Kellett
Date: 24th Jun 2015 @ 10:30pm
Y6 have arrived at PGL safe and sound! Please keep checking on here and Facebook for more updates
St Helens Youth Dance Festival, by Mrs Kellett
Date: 24th Jun 2015 @ 10:23pm
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending the dance festival at the Theatre Royal. This is the first time Queen's Park has performed at this festival and I was amazed at how well the children did. They were fantastic. I was so very proud. Thank you to all the staff that helped behind the scenes: Mrs Sharkey, Mrs Collier-Nelson, Mrs Lister and Mrs Harrison and a special thanks to Emma, our dance teacher, for preparing the chilldren so well.
Maths Winners, by Mrs Kellett
Date: 24th Jun 2015 @ 10:16pm
Today, four of our year five boys went to St John Vianney to take part in a 'Maths Challenge' day. They took part in lots of different maths activities against 9 other schools. I was delighted to find out when I picked them up that they had actually won the whole competition! A fantastic achievement. Well done boys.
Robot Art - Eric Joyner, by Mrs Hanson-Jones
Date: 20th Jun 2015 @ 10:44pm
We used watercolours today to create a background for our robot art. Miss Gauld showed us two techniques, wet brush on wet paper, then wet brush on dry paper. We decided which one gave us the best finish then placed a printed robot in position to give us an idea of what our finished piece of art work might look like.
Keep watching this space as our topic develops.
Young Citizen Award 2015, by Mrs Platt
Date: 19th Jun 2015 @ 11:58am
Congratulations to Ashleigh for being awarded with our Young Citizen Award 2015.
Ashleigh had a wonderful time at St Helens Town Hall when she was presented with her certificate and trophy.
Well done, Ashleigh!
What a busy week , by Mrs Kellett
Date: 18th Jun 2015 @ 10:48pm
What a busy week we have had!
It started with Y6 Leavers' Service at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral. We were joined by Rev Gary from U.R.C. We had lunch in the sun in St John's Garden and then enjoyed the service were our Y6 thought about the next step in their journey through education. The children behaved really well and did our school proud.
Sports Days
We had two very successful events this week. It was a pleasure to see the children enjoying the activities. Thanks to all the staff for organising and it was lovely to see so many parents supporting our children.
New Starter Meeting
Tonight, we had our annual meeting for our new starters in Reception. We were joined by different services and members of the school community to help answer questions.
Phew!! Is it Friday yet?
Enjoying our new play equipment , by Mrs Platt
Date: 18th Jun 2015 @ 1:10pm
Year 6 have had a great playtime today accessing the new traverse climbing wall and the tyre park.
Junior Sports Day , by Mrs Platt
Date: 17th Jun 2015 @ 12:10pm
Year 6 enjoyed their final sports day at Queen's Park!
Well done to the RED TEAM who were our overall junior winners.
Congratulations also to Ellise and Adam who accumulated the most points for Y6.
Check out our photos...
Cricket coaching, by Mrs Platt
Date: 17th Jun 2015 @ 6:26am
Year 6 had a great fun in the sun working with the cricket coach.
Creative Fun , by Mrs Kellett
Date: 10th Jun 2015 @ 10:19pm
Just some pictures to show the fun had by some of our parents working with Andi Taylor
Creative Fun , by Mrs Kellett
Date: 9th Jun 2015 @ 10:51pm
On Monday, parents of year one and two children were invited to work with a local artist - Andi Taylor! They spent an hour with Andi working on different techniques and then their children came and started a topic called, 'Be an Explorer', These sessions will last six weeks and the children will visit lots of different countries around the world. Keep checking in to see their wonderful creations
Dance sessions , by Mrs Platt
Date: 9th Jun 2015 @ 8:48pm
Year 6 had the opportunity to work with a specialist dance teacher today. Emma worked with the children as part of their rehearsals for 'Pirates of the curry bean'. The dances are looking really impressive!
iPads , by Mrs Kellett
Date: 4th Jun 2015 @ 9:36pm
I had the pleasure this morning of dropping in to some lessons to see what great work was going on in the classrooms. I saw lots of great maths work and some good discussions about improving our writing. I went into y5 and they had our new bank of iPads out. They were learning to write algorithms (commands) to move figures in a game. I was so impressed with the children's ability and the confidence with using the new technology to further their learning.
Well done Mrs Atherton and Y5
Fame at Queen's Park , by Mrs Kellett
Date: 3rd Jun 2015 @ 10:43pm
Leon from Y2 entered a competition to present Sergio Aguero the 'Golden Boot'. He was one of 5000 entries and he won! He has appeared on the front of 'Match of the Day' magazine. What a fantastic achievement and great memories for you Leon.
Welcome Back , by Mrs Kellett
Date: 3rd Jun 2015 @ 10:34pm
I hope you all had a fantastic holiday. I can't believe we are in the last half term of this year. Lots to look forward to: Sports Days, Vision Awards, Inspire Days, Leavers Service, Y6 Production. It is going to get very busy!
Rehearsals are going fantastically well! , by Mrs Platt
Date: 22nd May 2015 @ 2:14pm
Year 6 have been very impressive so far in rehearsing for the end of year production.
They have made massive efforts to learn their lines, become familiar with the songs and dances and demonstrate their enthusiasm.
Keep up the great efforts!
Glee Club, by Mrs Kellett
Date: 21st May 2015 @ 10:25pm
Tonight in the hall we had our very first Glee club performance. It was truly fantastic. The children sang beautifully and with such confidence. I was so proud. Thank you to all the staff, parents and children who helped make the event so successful.