Our St George's News items
School Council, London Bound, by Mr Nathan
Date: 1st Mar 2023 @ 8:27am
Our Top Site School Council (and a couple of Eco Council) representatives are navigating their way to London today and are eagerly anticipating the momentous opportunity to step inside the Houses of Parliament. The children – alongside Mr Cassidy, Mrs Roberts, Miss Pickering and Miss Jones – left Wallasey early this morning and are safely enroute to their destination. The children are buzzing with anticipation and excitement.
Watch this space for further updates throughout the day!
Year 6 Evacuation Day, by Mrs Roberts
Date: 28th Feb 2023 @ 4:26pm
Yesterday, our Year 6 children were 'evacuated' to Chirk as part of their new history unit - World War II. They began the day by lining up outside in their classes before being introduced to their new school. Throughout the day, children experiened what life would have been like for children who were evacuated during WW2. They made ginger biscuits, sang songs, completed the '3 r's' and investigated a camera from a Spitfire. The children really enjoyed this immersive day.
Y4 Science Changes of State, by Mrs Walters
Date: 1st Mar 2023 @ 1:53pm
During the first half of the Spring term Y4 have identified, grouped and described different materials as solids, liquids and gases.
The children have observed that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled and they have had the opportunity to measure the temperature at which this happens. They have been able to use thermometers and data loggers to measure temperature.
The children have engaged in many practical enquires to investigate evaporation and condensation. They have used their knowledge of changes of state to identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and have associated the rate of evaporation of water with temperature.
We have really enjoyed our learning this half term!
Year 6 Football Success, by Mr Knowles
Date: 28th Feb 2023 @ 1:55pm
It is great to report on another fantastic Football result for our Year 6 Football team. St George's managed an outstanding comeback against Christ the King Primary School to win 5-4. It was a very hard fought and close match with outstanding performances on both sides. There were some breathtaking goals and saves.
We are extremely proud of our team and their conduct on and off the pitch. They continue to represent our school impeccably and are great ambassadors for our school.
We eagerly anticipate our next fixture!
Year 5&6 Career Assembly, by Mrs Bowden-Pickstock
Date: 2nd Mar 2023 @ 10:45am
Today, year 5 and 6 were visited by Daresbury Laboratory. We explored the careers that this STEM sector offers and the skills and characterises you could develop there. We enjoyed experiencing the infrared camera and understanding how that is used on the James Webb telescope.
Y4 Science Changes of State, by Mrs Walters
Date: 1st Mar 2023 @ 2:32pm
During the first half of the Spring term Y4 have identified, grouped and described different materials as solids, liquids and gases.
The children have observed that some materials change state when they are heated or cooled and they have had the opportunity to measure the temperature at which this happens. They have been able to use thermometers and data loggers to measure temperature.
The children have engaged in many practical enquires to investigate evaporation and condensation. They have used their knowledge of changes of state to identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and have associated the rate of evaporation of water with temperature.
We have really enjoyed our learning this half term!
Dragon Club: Feb Half Term, by Mr Smith
Date: 24th Feb 2023 @ 4:32pm
Check out some photographs of the creations our children have made during half term.
Y6's Demonstrate Design Technology Prowess, by Mr Nathan
Date: 19th Feb 2023 @ 8:09pm
On Friday, 6D used their existing knowledge of electrical circuits and their newly-acquired understanding of Crumble to create their own electrical board games. The children had a great time utilising and applying their knowledge to create a fully-functioning board game. Well done, 6D - we are all very proud of you!
Year 5 this week, by Mrs Parker
Date: 17th Feb 2023 @ 4:01pm
This week we have enjoyed performing The Hakka in P.E., planning and conducting experiments in Science and working together to look at ways to be kind ina first aid situation in our P.S.H.E.
Have a lovely holiday.
Y6 take on African Dancing, by Mrs Roberts
Date: 17th Feb 2023 @ 3:17pm
This half term, year 6 were challenged to create their own dance inspired by African dancing. They spent time learning various dance moves before compling them to create their own dance. The challenge was to create a dance which moved to two sets of eight beats. They all did a brillant job. Well done everyone!
Eco Warriors Present at Mosslands!, by Miss M Jones
Date: 17th Feb 2023 @ 11:20am
Since mid-December, Eco Warriors in Year 4 and 5 have been working on an exciting project centred around creating a sustainable life on Earth - alongside Mark from 4ward Futures.
We worked hard to identify a problem in our world and how we can potentially solve it. After lots of research, we decided to focus on the damaging effects of fast fashion, and how we can make our clothing options more sustainable.
Ardently, we began our plan of action. We attended various webinars with lots of scientists and inventors, and used this newfound knowledge as further inspiration for our project. We learned about the creation of clothing using orange peel, coffee grinds and even beetle shells! We created infographics, slides and posters to outline the identified problem, what our project entails and what we will do going forward.
We decided that St. George’s would prepare a fashion show using some of Year 5’s clothing items created in their repurposing topic in Design & Technology, and that this would take place in the Summer Term. Pupils and adults would also be given the opportunity to swap items of clean clothing at this event, as well as writing pledges to help make our planet a better place.
All of our research and work was presented by the children at The Mosslands School yesterday. Scientists joined via zoom, and a few brave members of the eco team eloquently discussed our project aims. We then had the opportunity to visit other presentations created by groups in Mosslands: a sustainable school build and the melon phone were firm favourites among St. George’s pupils!
We can’t thank 4ward Futures enough for this exciting CASLOE project. Watch this space for details of the fashion show in Summer!
Y6's fantastic board games, by Mrs Roberts
Date: 16th Feb 2023 @ 2:52pm
Today, 6E have been busy making, tasting and evaluating their electrical board games in DT. They spend spent a lot of time prior to this researching and then designing their games. Children had to decide, in their groups, whether to programme their games using the Crumble kits or create an electrical circuit using thier scientific knowledge. We are so proud of their final products. We are sure they would rival Monopoly! Well done, 6E. A great job indeed.
Year 6 Football Success, by Mr Thomas
Date: 15th Feb 2023 @ 11:07pm
Well done to our Year 6 footballers, who put on a fantastic display in their win against Egremont Primary School earlier this week. This was their first group game in the Wirral wide Houlihan Cup.
They demonstrated great skill throughout the game, but were also great ambassadors for St George's. Well done to all of the players!
Keep your eyes peeled for further updates, as more fixtures will be played next half term.
Lunchtime Sports Clubs, by Mr Thomas
Date: 15th Feb 2023 @ 11:01pm
Lunchtime sports clubs have been running daily for children in Years 1-4 this half-term, and Mr Kaitell has reported that they have been very popular. Children can attend any of the clubs on a drop in basis throughout the week.
On Mondays, children have been refining their cricket skills. Tuesday’s focus is rugby skills. On Wednesdays, the children take part in multi sports, using their fundamental movement skills in a range of activities. On Thursdays, children have been excelling using throwing, catching and deflecting skills in Dodgeball Club. On Fridays, some children have been taking part in an exciting, non-contact team sport- Ultimate Frisbee.
Year 3 Art, by Mr Thomas
Date: 15th Feb 2023 @ 10:59pm
In Art, Year 3 have been using coiling and blending techniques to create a vase based on a design from another time and culture. The children have then developed their designs using their previous learning of sketching skills and colour mixing to add their design onto the clay.
Have a look at the pictures below, which show different classes at different stages of their learning.
Respect Winners 14.2.23, by Mrs Dures
Date: 14th Feb 2023 @ 2:29pm
Well done to our RESPECT winners this week. They have shown a range of our RESPECT skills and values. What role models they are! Well done children.
The Big Vote: Topsite Decides!, by Miss M Jones
Date: 14th Feb 2023 @ 10:02am
Topsite Eco Warriors Get Loud on Litter!, by Miss M Jones
Date: 14th Feb 2023 @ 9:49am
Our Topsite Eco Council have launched their latest campaign: Get Loud on Litter!
Some brave members delivered the pertinent message of the effects of litter in an assembly alongside Mr Cassidy and Miss Jones - in front of 240 pupils!
We started with a game of true or false, then moved on to some 'did you know?' facts. After this, our Eco Councillors shared the reason behind Get Loud on Litter: it is everyone's responsibility to look after the one planet we share. Our Eco Warriors will support and champion this message.
Then, we discussed all of the many things we do as a school already that helps the cause, including: recycling of paper; turning our food waste into green energy with ReFood; litter picking; creating things out of recycled materials; and eradicating single use plastic from our school kitchens.
So, what next? With brand new litter picking equipment and special, green eco hi-vis' from Mr Cassidy, we aim to litter pick daily and audit our waste. We will also carry out more community litter picks.
It's time we all Get Loud on Litter!
Mini Police Visit Merseyside Police Mounted Department!, by Miss M Jones
Date: 14th Feb 2023 @ 9:37am
Singing for Daisy, by Mrs Walters
Date: 14th Feb 2023 @ 9:09am
4A sang a beautiful version of 'Something Inside so Strong' on Friday to show their support and love for one of their friends.
Daisy is currently undergoing treatment in Alder Hey Hospital for a rare form of cancer and the class sang outside school to launch the cake and toy sale.
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.
Donations for Daisy, by Mrs Walters
Date: 13th Feb 2023 @ 3:29pm
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to the toy and cake sale at lower site on Friday. It was a huge success!
We sold out of cakes, daisy pin badges and some beautiful cross stitch daisy pictures, which were donated by a parent.
We were also joined by staff and parents on Saturday for our sponsored walk from Marine Point to Egremont Ferry.
This fiundraising initiative has highlighted the care, support and love in our amazing St George's community. Mr Cassidy spoke to Daisy's family who have asked him to pass on their gratitude.
If you would like to donate you can still do this on the Go Fund Me page:
Football fun with an England legend, by Mrs Walters
Date: 14th Feb 2023 @ 11:29am
Gymnastic fantastic, by Miss Hughes
Date: 20th Jan 2023 @ 3:38pm
What a start to our Spring PE topic of gymnastics ????
We have made great use of the sports hall at Top site every Friday for our lessons.
This week we have practised our balances, jumps and turns to put into a group routine.
We can wait for the final performances in a few weeks time.
