Queen's Park Primary School: : Blog items

Proud Headteacher Moment , by Mrs Kellett

Date: 2nd Jul 2015 @ 8:03pm

I had a phone call today from someone who works at the World of Glass! Our year four classes visited there on Wednesday for the annual class trip. The staff was so impressed with the childrens' behaviour and manners. It was described as exemplary. Well done to all of Y4

Robot Art, by Mr Warner

Date: 2nd Jul 2015 @ 11:34am

We have been learning about the artist Eric Joyner, his work and his life. The children have produced some fabulous work and the topic will draw to an end with parents invited to join the children next Thursday in producing a final piece of work.

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.

A big thankyou must go to all the helpers who came with us.

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".

election, by Mr Warner

Date: 6th May 2015 @ 8:59pm

During this afternoon the class were taught all about British democracy, the government and the whole voting system. We even had pupils adopting a political party and presenting their manifesto. The afternoon concluded with a vote and the results were displayed on the board. I wonder if this may mirror the actual outcome on Friday morning.

General Elections, by Mr Warner

Date: 5th May 2015 @ 3:09pm

With the General Election coming up this week we will have lessons based around the government and voting.

Busy Day, by Mr Warner

Date: 30th Apr 2015 @ 3:54pm

Well done to everyone in Year 4. Thanks to the parents for your fabulous support in helping the children learn their lines and assisting with costumes. Thanks to the support staff as well, creating props and making great adjustments during the final rehearsal.

But biggest thanks to the children for creating a wonderful performance. You should be extremely proud of yourselves.

First session after lunch was tennis and Mrs Walsh is really helping develop the children's skills. This week there was a particular focus on the backhand and the lesson ended in some small sided games.

Martial arts wake up, by Mr Warner

Date: 29th Apr 2015 @ 2:27pm

Our morning involved a sudden wake up at 9am. A martial arts organisation came in and did a taster session. Everyone had a fabulous time and we even found out how to count to five in Japanese.

Robot Topic, by Mr Warner

Date: 24th Apr 2015 @ 3:53pm

A homework was set over the Easter Half Term to make a robot in preparation for our new Science Fiction topic. Many different techniques, materials and appraoches were used and a few of the best results are displayed here. We will be using the story of The Iron Man in a few weeks time and also exploring robot art and the artist Eric Joyner.