Queen's Park CE/URC Our blogs
Inspire Afternoon, by Mrs Hanson-Jones
Date: 9th Jul 2015 @ 10:13pm
We have had a fabulous afternoon in 4HJ. Thankyou for all those parents who came into our class to enjoy an afternoon of painting, colour mixing and sketching with their children. We discovered that amongst our parents and children we have a number of budding artisits of the future. Can you spot your artwork in the photographs?
What a performance!, by Mrs Platt
Date: 9th Jul 2015 @ 9:17pm
A massive well done to our year 6 children for their wonderful performance of 'Pirates of the Curry Bean'!
We are so proud of you all! The acting, singing, dancing and backstage support was amazing!
Comme je suis heureuse! (How happy I am!), by Mrs Taylor
Date: 9th Jul 2015 @ 7:02pm
What a fantastic afternoon we had showing our French learning to parents and family members in Years 3 and 4! I was so proud of the children as they sang, rapped, held conversations and danced. Their confidence, enjoyment and great pronunciation was a joy for me to behold. Thank you for your support and I look forward to more 'Fun with French' next year.
Design and construction , by Mrs Platt
Date: 6th Jul 2015 @ 12:39pm
6P have been using their designs of bridges to construct their own models this morning.
They have used a variety of materials and tools.
Check out our photos below of the construction stages. We will post the images of our final products at the end of the week.
Super hero sponsored event , by Mrs Platt
Date: 6th Jul 2015 @ 12:29pm
Year 6 completed their sporting challenges this morning for their sponsored event.
They will be bringing their sponsor cards home today ready to do their collections. All proceeds from the event will be used to buy new equipment for the school playground.
Here are some photos of the children enjoying the sporting challenges...
Raising Aspirations at Queen's Park , by Mrs Kellett
Date: 5th Jul 2015 @ 10:06pm
This year, Y5 and Y6 at Queen's Park have been working with St Helens Chamber on a business enterprise scheme. The final session was held today. We had a 'Careers Carousel' in the hall. Over 15 different companys/jobs were represented from Nursing to Ice-Skating to Asda. The children prepared questions to ask the different companys. This gave our children a real flavour of the world of work and hopefully inspire some of them to look further into a particular career.
Another first for Queen's Park! One of our core values is aspiration and I really feel that this activity enable our children to at least start to think about work and how important it is to choose the right career.
Thank you to Natale from the St Helens Chamber who helped to organsie and Mrs Platt from school who is as ever, always on hand to help!
Careers carousel , by Mrs Platt
Date: 4th Jul 2015 @ 8:00am
We held our first ever careers carousel here at Queen's Park on Friday afternoon and it was a great success!
Massive thanks should go to Natalie from St Helens Chamber who invited a wide variety of businesses to our event and to our Queen's Park parents and carers who volunteered their time to come and speak with our children.
The children were able to move around the carousel and ask questions about different careers and professions. There were a variety of industries and professionals who attended, e.g. ASDA, M&S, Silver Blades Ice Rink, DWP, QVC and Clarks to name but a few.
Check out our photos below...
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
Police Visit Y5, by Mrs Kellett
Date: 2nd Jul 2015 @ 7:59pm
On Thursday, we were visited by the Community Police to talk to the children all about keeping themselve safe around the community and on the internet. I was amazed by how much the children knew about the internet and it really made me aware of how vulnerable our children are in the new world of technology. Please keep tabs on your child's use of the internet. It is so important!
Using our new iPads , by Mrs Platt
Date: 2nd Jul 2015 @ 2:19pm
Year 6 have used their skill to complete a 'scratch' task using the iPads today.
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.
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?