Foundation 1: St George's News items

Oompa-Loompa Doompa-dee-do, our catering team had some great treats for you!, by Mrs Walters

Date: 7th Mar 2024 @ 12:11pm

Our fabulous catering team transformed into Oompah-Loompahs at lower site today - with a little hep from Mike TV and a hot dog!

The team provided pupils and staff with hot dogs, Willy Wonka wedges and fizzy lifting drinks followed by Charlie's chocolate cake.

Some lucky pupils also won a prize thanks to a St George's Golden Ticket!

Thank you and well done to everyone who took part!

 

 

Discovering snails with Foundation 1, by Mrs Walters

Date: 5th Mar 2024 @ 3:00pm

“In F1 we are learning all about snails. We were so excited to learn about pet snails in our classrooms.

We have been learning how to look after them, what food they like and also how they make their silvery trail.

We have also been learning about the artist Matisse who made a piece of artwork called ‘The Snail.’

World Book Day Costume Swap Success, by Mrs Walters

Date: 16th Feb 2024 @ 3:48pm

Thank you everyone who brought costumes in to swap at lower site today. Lots of people took away some new outfits to wear on World Book Day.

We will run the swap again after half term so if anyone would like to bring items in they would be very welcome.

F2 Books for Bedtime event., by Miss Birch

Date: 8th Feb 2024 @ 9:13am

 

“Being read to provides comfort for children, improving their concentration and focus. Being read to gives children knowledge to understand and talk about the world around them. When children understand what is being read this helps them understand how words, phrases and sentences are put together.” Gov.uk Help for Early Years Providers. 

At St Georges reading is at the heart of our curriculum and all of our children have access to a range of high quality literature. We read a decodable book once a day in our phonic sessions and take one home each Friday alongside a story book for our grown ups to read to us. This week we have enjoyed our 'Books for Bedtime' event when we learnt all about the importance of reading. We come into school in the evening wearing our pyjamas and got cosy under the twinkling fairy lights. We then enjoyed listening to storys with props, puppets and masks. We even have a yummy hot chocolate and biscuit.

 

 

Panto fun for year 6 pupils!, by Mrs Walters

Date: 19th Jan 2024 @ 12:00pm

Congratulations to year 6 pupils Bethany and Hollie who appeared in this years Nova Award Winning Crysanthamum's Pantomime - Aladdin!

They are pictured here with Wishie Washie, played by John Sprung-Murphy, a former employee with St George’s Dragon Club!

Festive Fun with Christmas Dinner!, by Mrs Walters

Date: 20th Dec 2023 @ 3:53pm

A huge thank you to our amazing catering team who served hundreds of Christmas lunches to staff and pupils today at lower site!

Tomorrow they do it all again at upper site!

 

Loving reading at St George's, by Mrs Walters

Date: 23rd Nov 2023 @ 4:12pm

We had lots of bookworms at the Scholastic Book Fair this week!

Families joined us after school each day to buy books and stationary items and the event was a great success.

Thank you to the staff who helped on the nights and to all the parents and carers who came along.

Happy reading!

Food Tasting Fun, by Mrs Walters

Date: 23rd Nov 2023 @ 4:04pm

Thank you to everyone who came along and enjoyed some food samples after school this week.

Families from EYFS to years 5 and 6 were invited into school to try some of the Catering team's delicious food and see what we offer at lunchtimes.

The team was also on hand to answer questions about everything from fussy eaters to allergies.

It all went down very well with lots of positive comments.

 

Foundation stage Open Day!, by Miss Jones

Date: 21st Nov 2023 @ 10:51am

What a wonderfully successful Open Day we had on Saturday with over 150 adults and children visiting our Early Years building! They enjoyed a guided tour around the building having all their questions answered about Foundation 1 and Foundation 2. The children had the opportunity to play in the provision and classrooms and then try out some of the tasty options from our weekly lunch menu from our fabulous catering team! Well done to everyone involved!

We look forward to welcoming new families to the St George's family next year!

 

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Outdoor Classroom fun in F1, by Mrs Walters

Date: 3rd Nov 2023 @ 1:52pm

To celebrate Outdoor Classroom Day, children in F1 have been exploring in their outdoor classroom.

They have been ‘putting out fires’, making fireworks, and making orange tea.

Flower Show Achievement, by Mrs Walters

Date: 1st Nov 2023 @ 12:09pm

We were very pleased to receive a certificate of achievement for the garden created for the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park this summer.

Congratulations to Miss Jones and Miss Pickering who did amazing work setting up entry in the show.

The garden was based on a journey through Middle Earth and can be seen outside reception at upper site.

 

 

Football teams' fundraiser for damaged defibrillator, by Mrs Walters

Date: 19th Oct 2023 @ 12:49pm

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who donated to this fundraiser. The club has reached the £1,000 target and is now waiting to have the defib machine fitted.

 

A member of our staff team is raising funds to replace a vital defibrillator, which had the battery stolen, leaving it unusable.

John Evans, St George’s Finance and Office Manager, is a football coach with the Cheshire Girls Football League Wirral.  

For the last five years they have had a defibrillator on hand and readily available for anyone to use at Arrowe Park playing fields, where it can be instantly accessed should the need arise.

They were absolutely horrified on Saturday 14th October to discover someone had stolen the battery pack that provides the power in case of emergency use.

The battery can only be accessed by removing the unit from its zipped up case and deliberately releasing it via a catch. The battery pack itself is of no use as it only fits the defibrillator but costs £280 to replace.

John said: “We are truly astonished at the depths someone has plunged to. The thought that someone has been so callous as to prevent the operation of life saving equipment goes beyond all understanding!!

The teams that use the playing fields are now raising funds to replace the defibrillator and add a special case to keep it safer.

If you would like to support them please visit their Gofundme page at:

https://gofund.me/03e0c0aa

Boxing Fundraiser for Autism Together, by Mrs Walters

Date: 13th Oct 2023 @ 1:59pm

One of our parents is fundraising for Autism Together by taking on a White Collar Boxing Match!

Terri Ann Simon, who has children in EYFS, years 1, 3 and 4, will be taking part in the Ultra White Collar Boxing event at Liverpool Olympia on Saturday 9th December.

If you would like to donate to her JustGiving Page you can click on the link below:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Terri-ann-Simon?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=Terri-ann-Simon&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=f31b62bb895447bdb2c89f5594a7e0ef.

For more information about the event visit:

https://www.liverpoololympia.co.uk/events/ultra-white-collar-boxing-3/

 

Well done to gymnast Gabriella!, by Mrs Walters

Date: 18th Sep 2023 @ 2:50pm

Congratulations to year 6 pupil Gabriella who competed in the British Tumbling Championships in Birmingham at the weekend.

Gabriella took part in the youth category for ages 10-12 and having just turned 10 was placed a fantastic 17th out of 27.

Gabriella, her coaches and her family are very proud - the event was amazing, great fun and she was thrilled to represent Wirral Gymnastics Club in her first British champions competition.

Friends and family were able to support her by watching the live link at home.

Computer Training Success, by Mrs Walters

Date: 27th Jun 2023 @ 11:53am

St George's hosted a successful training session last week for Crumble Controllers.

School staff were joined by teams from other local primary schools and Teach Computing Cheshire and Wirral. 

The company took to Twitter to say a big thank you.

VR fun in year 4, by Mrs Walters

Date: 15th Jun 2023 @ 11:15am

Year 4 had a great time using the VR headsets this week to explore the rainforest.

The children used the nunchucks to move around and were able to see all the plants and animals in real life.

Sophia said: 'I enjoyed the VR because it felt like I was in the real world.'

Eliza thought the VR sets were amazing and said: 'You can see lots of different animals, plants and trees and it's really fun.'

 

Wirral Coastal Walk Success, by Mrs Walters

Date: 15th Jun 2023 @ 9:45am

Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Wirral Coastal Walk on Sunday - and thank you to everyone who sponsored our staff team!

They walked the full 12.5 miles to raise money for our year 4 pupil Daisy Scamp's family. Daisy is currently undergoing extensive treatment for Myeloid Sarcoma, a rare form of cancer.   More than £1,000 has been raised on the Go Fund Me page since half term making the total raised more than £5,200.

One of our year 3 teachers, Mrs Kisby, also took part in a  sponsored 100km run throughout May after being challenged by her daughter!

Also thank you to everyone who donated by putting money in the collection buckets last week - we raised a further £250, which is amazing!

If you would like to donate to the Daisy fund please visit: https://gofund.me/6bf02bac

 

Co-op Funding Boost for Sensory Garden, by Mrs Walters

Date: 12th Jun 2023 @ 2:57pm

A huge thank you to the Co-op in Wallasey Village who kindly donated £150 to the PTA from their local community fund.

Store manager Barrie Blythyn presented Mr Nathan and Mrs Roberts with the checque and the money will beused for a sensory garden at upper site.

Molly's Fabulous Fundraising Bid, by Mrs Walters

Date: 4th May 2023 @ 10:40am

One of our fabulous year 6 children is raising funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie through Swimathon 2023. 

Molly's grandad is currently going through chemotherapy and her family, and St George's, are very proud of her and hope she reaches her £1,500 target.

If you would like to sponsor her please follow the Just Giving link below.

Molly's Just Giving Page

Spring Term OGDEN Trust Newsletter, by Mr Cassidy

Date: 14th Feb 2023 @ 8:27am

This term's OGDEN Triust newsletter can be read by clicking on the attached document.  We are delighted to be leading such a stong, dynamic partnership to promote Science ediucation in Wirral schools.

 

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Football fun with an England legend, by Mrs Walters

Date: 14th Feb 2023 @ 11:29am

One of our year 3 pupils had an amazing time a few weeks ago after he and his dad entered a competition in September to win tickets to Quatar for the world cup final. The runner ups won the chance to play alongside an England legend.
 
Parker had a fantastic time training with Emile Heskey and met some of the England trainers. He also had the opportunity to tour the training pitches and use the hydrotherapy pools in the facility. 
 
He came home with a signed England shirt which he will treasure. 

Pantomime Success!, by Mrs Walters

Date: 10th Jan 2023 @ 11:09am

Congratulations to three of our fabulous upper site pupils who took part in the very successful Chrysanthemums' Pantomime at the Floral Pavilion last week.

Bethany (Year 5) Madison (Year 6) and Hollie (Year 5) were part of seven amazing performances of Red Riding Hood. Well done to them all!

Christmas lunch day, by Mrs Walters

Date: 16th Dec 2022 @ 12:32pm

Children and staff across school enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch on Thursday thanks to our fabulous Catering Team!

The Return of the Christmas Fair!, by Mr Nathan

Date: 9th Dec 2022 @ 9:09pm

A lot has changed since St George's last Christmas Fair.

Covid was barely a word. Liverpool hadn't won their 20th league title yet. Australian soap, Neighbours, was still a thing.

A covering of snow meant that the Christmas Fair possessed that authentic winter feel. It was incredible to witness so many members of our community at the fair, enjoying the Christmas spirit by joining in games, activities, getting faces painted, listening to our wonderful choir, purchasing items from our numerous stalls and indulging in hot food and refreshments. We also had a visit from Santa and his elves - amazing!

A genuine and heartfelt thank you to our school community for attending our Christmas Fair. Much gratitude must be given for the efforts of our PTA, volunteers and school staff. They all contributed to ensuring that our first Christmas Fair for three years was an overwhelming success.

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Science Fair in the news!, by Mrs Walters

Date: 15th Nov 2022 @ 10:09am

The super succcessful science fair has made it onto a few local websites recently.

Community news site - https://www.inyourarea.co.uk/news/wallasey-schools-join-together-in-science-fair-success/

Ogden Trust website - https://www.ogdentrust.com/about-us/news/super-science-fair/

News site - Wirral  - https://newswirral.co.uk/st-georges-school-science-fair/

 

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