Queen's Park CE/URC Our blogs
Pancake Breakfast!, by Miss Wilkinson
Date: 9th Feb 2016 @ 7:02pm
This morning we enjoyed a yummy pancake breakfast. Mmmmmm...delicious! What's your favourite topping?
Gong Hey Fat Choy, by Mrs Kellett
Date: 8th Feb 2016 @ 11:31pm
Happy Chinese New Year everybody. The children learned all about the year of the Monkey today and developed an insight of how the Chinese celebrate their new year. I have attached the powerpoint from our worship today so you can learn all about the different animals and their significance too.
Library visit!, by Miss McCormack
Date: 8th Feb 2016 @ 9:32pm
Today we took a little visit in the pouring rain to Peter Street library. We had the opportunity to speak to a librarian and even have a look around at some of the books they have for people to borrow. We also learnt where the picture books, fiction and non-fiction books can be found.
We would just like to say thank you to our parent helpers, without you we wouldn't have been able to go on our trip.
Although we ended up soaking wet, we had a great time and are really looking forward to going back again soon to borrow some books!
Winter Poetry , by Miss Glover
Date: 7th Feb 2016 @ 9:17pm
Last week in Literacy we looked at poetry.
We started off the week by exploring the season of winter. We went on a winter walk on Monday and looked at some winter imagery. We developed descriptive vocabulary throughout the week and learnt everything we needed to know about what makes a good poem.
We wrote a class poem and it was great. On Friday the children had a go at writing their own poems using their poem plans and they are AMAZING!!!!
I am one proud teacher!
We will have an anonymous vote this week on which poems we love the most- I will upload a few!
Well done Q1! 
Stay and Play Morning , by Miss Wilkinson
Date: 5th Feb 2016 @ 1:14pm
What a fantastic morning we had at our Stay and Play event!
Thank you to all the adults who stayed to support their little ones. We hope you enjoyed yourselves and found out more about how we learn in Reception. It was lovely to see so many smiley faces who were having fun.
Library trip , by Miss Glover
Date: 4th Feb 2016 @ 9:57pm
On Monday Year One went on a local trip to the library. We had so much fun walking there and exploring the local library. I have information about free membership so if you would like this information please ask me and I will be happy to help.
The work of Simon A Yorke.., by Miss Glover
Date: 4th Feb 2016 @ 9:51pm
This week children spent time observing the work of Simon A Yorke an artist from St Helens. This masterpiece was from an exhibition which coincides with poverty action week. The art exhibition called 'Nomads' was on display across various locations in St Helens. We was so very lucky to see this amazing piece. The portrait was of a homeless man, we used this art to spark discussion about our values such as respect and love in R.E and SEAL lessons.
Fit for Life session 3, by Mrs Atherton
Date: 4th Feb 2016 @ 9:31pm
Q5 enjoyed their third Fit for Life session. Today they prepared and ate a healthy cheese salad wrap. Some of the children tried healthy foods and enjoyed the new tastes.
Next week will be their final session, they will be tested on their Fit for Life knowledge with a quiz on the iPads.
Yummy! Yummy!, by Miss Wilkinson
Date: 3rd Feb 2016 @ 5:31pm
What a better way to start the day than with a delicious breakfast!
Our Breakfast Club buddies really enjoyed their tasty toast, fruit and milk this morning while they chatted with their firends. Miss Lockett makes a fantatsic piece of toast. Pass the jam please!
Chinese dragon dance session. , by Mrs Atherton
Date: 2nd Feb 2016 @ 7:59pm
Once again, Emma has delivered another super dance session for Q5, today it was a Chinese dragon dance. The dance moves of the children were excellent and delivered with precision. The children choreographed parts of the own routines. I love the way the children engage in these sessions and work together to improve their routines.
🐉Thank you Emma, Q5 love your dance sessions. 🐲
Convention on the Rights of the Child, by Mrs Atherton
Date: 2nd Feb 2016 @ 7:51pm
This is a summary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Please click below to open the document. 
Library Visit, by Mrs Atherton
Date: 2nd Feb 2016 @ 7:26pm
A big thank you to Mandy and Catherine, at St.Helens Central Library, for hosting the Holocaust session for Year 5 today. The children were given a brief overview of the Holocaust and the impact of this on the Jewish population. They learned about Dr Janus Korczak, who tried to save the Jewish orphans, and how he went to the concentration camp with them. He believed in the rights of children and was the founder of the Convention for the Rights of the Child, which has since been adopted by many countries worldwide.
In the second half of our session, Mandi shared some pages from The Unforgotten Coat, which was written by Frank Cottrell Boyce, about two boys from Mongolia.
We will be reading this book after half term, please feel free to read this together at home.
Mrs Atherton and Miss Stubbs were very impressed with the children's questions and answers during the session.
Well done Year 5, you were a credit to Queen's Park School. 
Invisible Neighbours , by Mrs Kellett
Date: 1st Feb 2016 @ 10:11pm
We have been extremely lucky to have had a picture in our school today from an exhibition that is in St Helens from 24th January - 7th February. The exhibition is called 'Nomads - invisible neighbours'. Each class went to the community room and visited the painting. The children were fascinated with the detail and colours in the painting. All week in our worship sessions and through our PHSE, we will be looking at homelessness and how we can help.
Thank you to Emma Howarth, Matthew and Daniel's mum for giving us this opportunity.
Stay and Play Event - Friday 5th February 2016, by Miss Wilkinson
Date: 31st Jan 2016 @ 7:09pm
Ever wondered what your little one gets up to during their school day?
Come and join Gruffalo and Elmer Class at our Stay & Play session on Friday 5th February from 9.00am to 10.30am. Parents and carers will have the opportunity to join their child in their learning, experience our indoor and outdoor provision and chat with other parents and carers.
We hope to see you all on Friday.
The Early Years Team.
Soccer Skills , by Miss Wilkinson
Date: 31st Jan 2016 @ 6:44pm
Watch out Premier League!
Gruffalo and Elmer Class have been practising their super soccer skills with Mr Ward. We are getting better and better. Take a look.
New Answer Phone Message, by Mrs Kellett
Date: 28th Jan 2016 @ 7:36pm
Yesterday, one of our children stayed behind after school and worked on our new answer phone message with Mr Curran. Jessica did a wonderful job! She is so welcoming and articulate. I have been ringing up and letting everyone listen to it because I am so proud! Well done Jessica.
Fit for Life session 2, by Mrs Atherton
Date: 28th Jan 2016 @ 4:22pm
In session two of Fit for Life, the children learned all about the amount of sugars that could be in their diet, they were amazed at the amounts of sugars that could be found in different food items. They learned about natural and refined sugar made from sugar beat. The children also had an exercise session in the hall.
Please ask you child tonight which food item they looked at had the highest amounts of sugar.
Dance with Emma, by Mrs Atherton
Date: 28th Jan 2016 @ 4:13pm
The children are learning new dance techniques from around the world with Emma, they are loving these sessions. Last week they did the Australian haka and this week they did a Hoedown.
Reading Superstar, by Mrs Kellett
Date: 26th Jan 2016 @ 9:50pm
Today we had a visitor for Read Write Inc. She came in to look at how we are teaching early reading and help us to get even better at it. She visited lots of classes and spoke to lots of children. She asked for a volunteer from Reception to help her teach some of our teaching assistants. Look at how pleased he was with his achievement. He was a really credit to our school and I am very proud of him. Well done Paddy 
Chocolate bar, by Miss McCormack
Date: 26th Jan 2016 @ 7:45pm
To improve and expand our vocabulary, today in literacy the children got engaged with an activity called 'chocolate bar'. This activity involves each child having a piece of paper, split into 8 parts, just like a chocolate bar!
The next part is to fill each square with one amazing piece of vocabulary. Today, we carried out the activity based around describing Ug from our lead literacy text.
Everyone learnt a new piece of vocabulary today, I'm hoping to see all this fantastic vocabulary in our writing!
Scratch, by Miss McCormack
Date: 26th Jan 2016 @ 7:42pm
Today P3 has their first go at computer programming using a programme called Scratch. They worked in pairs to get their sprite (character) to move and then they added sound.
Everyone worked extremely well and we are looking forward to adding more to our work over the following weeks!
Stone Age, by Miss McCormack
Date: 25th Jan 2016 @ 4:55pm
Today we started our new topic on the Stone Age. We have been reading Ug in literacy so we already knew a few facts.
We focused today on how people from the Stone Age communicated with one another. They did not have an alphabet so had to communicate through cave drawings. Did you know that they usually lay down when doing their cave drawings? So that's what we did today!
Messy Times at Eco Club, by Mr Ward
Date: 22nd Jan 2016 @ 11:34am
As the weather gets colder, our local birdlife searches frantically for food to keep going through the winter. So at Eco Club this week we decided to help our birds by giving them a good balance of fat, seeds and mealworms to give them the energy they require.
It was a messy session this week and we had lots of seed, lard and mealworms flying all over the community room (not intentionally I must add). Hopefully our birds will benefit from our fat balls which are now in the fridge harding up ready to be removed from the containers.
School Council /Ethos Council , by Miss Hope
Date: 21st Jan 2016 @ 3:48pm
This is Queen's Park's School Ethos Council of 2015/16.
We are going to introduce ourselves.
Year 2
P2 - Michael Phillips
I am kind to all my friends.
Q2 - Josh Burkert
In school I like story time. In Q2 we work and don't waste time.
P3 - Charlie Martindale
I have good ideas for sports and clubs.
Q3 - Emily Bairstow
I make sure no one is left out and I am friendly to everyone.
P4 - Chloe Nuttall
I will try and do everything to help you.
Q4 - Abbie Hamilton
P5 - Amaya Clancy
I will try my best to help others in school.
Katie Hamilton
Q5 - Ellie Horsley
My favourite hobbies are cheerleading and gymnastics. In school my favourite subject is maths.
Samantha Fenney
P6 - Joshua McCormick
My favourite hobbies are playing football, rugby and crazy golf. My favourite subject in school is maths.
Andrew Fenney
Q6 - Chloe Lucas
I like dancing and singing I go to Guides on Tuesdays. In school I like art and helping others.
During the Autumn Term we monitored Class Worship and fedback to Miss Hope and the Governors to present our findings.
Posters for Anti Bullying Week.
We produced 2 whole assemblies - Harvest and Carols by Candlelight.
This term we are going to revisit the classes to see if Class Worship has improved since the last review.
We are planning an Easter Breaking of Bread Assembly.
Fit 4 Life, by Mrs Atherton
Date: 21st Jan 2016 @ 2:34pm
Q5 took part in their first Fit 4 Life session, they participated in a physical activity in the hall and discussed healthy foods in the class based session. The children will be learning how to be Fit 4 Life every Thursday afternoon this half term.
