Our St George's News items
Snack Shack Debut!, by Miss M Jones
Date: 15th Nov 2023 @ 1:39pm
What a wonderful first day the Snack Shack had on Topsite! Our amazing catering team had provided delicious, low sugar snacks to our children (with dairy free/gluten free versions available) at a cost of 50p per item! The Snack Shack was voted in last academic year by Topsite pupils, and is being manned by our School Councillors on a rota. On our first day, we made £58.20!
Topsite Road Safety Week Preparations Begin!, by Miss M Jones
Date: 15th Nov 2023 @ 1:24pm
Yesterday, Chris Malburn came to St. George's to talk all things road safety!
Chris is our Active Travel Officer, and he will be helping our Eco Warriors and our school with some very important events around Walk To School week.
He discussed the importance of travelling actively to school and also spoke about the exciting Wheelie Breakfast/Bling Your Ride event happening at Topsite on Tuesday 21st November @ 08:15am! More details of this event is in our newsletter, on emails, and pictures below.
We cannot wait to see your blinged rides and feet next Tuesday!!
Road safety week - Year 3/4, by Miss Gough-Hughes
Date: 14th Nov 2023 @ 1:41pm
To prepare for road safety week, year three and four had a road safety assembly, discussing how we can be safe on the roads. We also talked about what our school are doing to celebrate the week. Please see your emails for further information on this or see the attached photos. The children enjoyed asking lots of questions during this assembly.
Y1/2 Fitness Festival at Activity for All, by Mr Thomas
Date: 10th Nov 2023 @ 10:06am
Earlier this week, a group of children from Years 1 and 2 visited Activity for All to take part in a fitness festival with a group of other schools. The children took part in a range of small sessions with different themes. Staff commented on their resilience and positive attitude in each of the activities they took part in. Well done to all of the children for taking part.
Year 3 Science Tip to Ness Gardens ( 3C, 3D and 3E), by Mr Thomas
Date: 10th Nov 2023 @ 9:36am
On Wednesday, some of the children from year three went on a trip to Ness Gardens. They explored the topic of plants and pollinators with the education department running a session for us around the gardens. In this session, the children explored the life cycle of plants and the process that seed dispersal and pollination has within this. They saw lots of examples of seeds and different plants around the gardens and learnt about the different types of pollinating animals. They also identified the different parts of plants, pulling a fuschia apart to identify these parts. We also explored the gardens further by following the rock trail and going on a rock hunt, to embed our learning of rocks and soils from our previous science unit. The children had a great day at Ness Gardens seeing lots of plants, animals, ponds, the view of North Wales and even the Halloween trail.
Reading Ambassadors Celebrate Non-Fiction November, by Mrs Horton
Date: 9th Nov 2023 @ 4:44pm
On Tuesday, 2 reading ambassadors from each year group went to Bear Hunt Bookshop to purchase some new non-fiction books for 'Non-Fiction November'. We had lots of fun looking at all the different books and we were also treated to a cup of hot chocolate. We are looking forward to sharing our books with the rest of the children in school. We have found lots of interesting books about space, the rainforest, animals, famous people, the environment, transport and lots more. Remember that reading non-fiction books is lots of fun and we found some crazy facts in them too.
Year three golden time, by Miss Gough-Hughes
Date: 9th Nov 2023 @ 10:43am
Today, the year three children had great fun starting in their new groups for golden time. We had forest school games, peer massage, dance (samba), playground games and multi skills. They enjoyed having some extra time to be active and start their day in a positive way.
Outdoor Fun for Foundation 2!, by Mrs Walters
Date: 8th Nov 2023 @ 8:11am
Foundation 2 have enjoyed learning in the outdoor environment this week.
We have been to forest school, taking part in scavenger hunts and learning how to stay safe in forest school. We also enjoyed lots of outdoor activities in our outdoor areas.
From leaf printing and mark making to big construction and physical play. We've had so much fun!
Day Two for Year 6 @ Condover Hall, by Mr Cassidy
Date: 7th Nov 2023 @ 3:08pm
Day 2 has been another success. The weather has been kind and our children have demonstrated great teamwork and resilience. We are ready for our evening meal, activity and hopefully an early night!
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Careers Assembly - civil servant and diplomat, by Mrs Coleman
Date: 7th Nov 2023 @ 11:46am
Recently years 5 and 6 had the opportunity of a careers assembly with Chris Hay, civil servant and diplomat. We learned what these job titles mean and the diverse and interesting opportunities there are in these roles.
- language learning
- travel
- representing the government
- living in different places
- meeting and working with different people (and Palmerston the cat!)
- Developing UK businesses abroad
Year 6 @ Condover Hall Day 1, by Mr Cassidy
Date: 7th Nov 2023 @ 7:21am
Below are some of the pictures from Day 1. Everybody has had a great day. Children were a credit to the school and engaged superbly with all the activities. Their conduct was exemplary.
We have a busy day planned today (Tuesday) but hope to uploade some more pictures tomorrow morning.
Click at the bottom of the page to view a range of photographs from different groups.
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Y6 Arrive at Condover, by Mr Nathan
Date: 6th Nov 2023 @ 6:13pm
Light showers; sun shining between bare branches of naked trees; squelchy mud underfoot; rainbows overarching the grounds, welcoming us in with open arms.
Our first few hours at Condover have been eventful. We've even had children making their own beds with their fresh bed linen.
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.
Year 4 Historians, by Miss Berry
Date: 2nd Nov 2023 @ 4:38pm
Year 4 have jumped back in time to explore their new history topic on the Ancient Greeks.
They conducted research online and in topic books, explored artefacts and different VR scenes and analysed timelines, globes and pots to discuss and respond to key questions.
Animal handling and classifying in Year 4, by Miss Hughes
Date: 1st Nov 2023 @ 2:28pm
Yesterday, we enjoyed our animal handling workshops led by 'Animals Take Over'. 🐾
We were amazed to find out about the different characteristics of the animals that were brought to our school. We especially loved holding the animals and asking questions about them. Today, we used our new knowledge to create scientific classification keys in Science. 🥼
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.
Year 3 science trip to Ness Gardens (3A, 3B & 3E), by Miss Gough-Hughes
Date: 31st Oct 2023 @ 7:43pm
Today, some of the children from year three went on a trip to Ness Gardens. They explored the topic of plants and pollinators with the education department running a session for us around the gardens. In this session, the children explored the life cycle of plants and the process that seed dispersal and pollination has within this. They saw lots of examples of seeds and different plants around the gardens and learnt about the different types of pollinating animals. They also identified the different parts of plants, pulling a fuschia apart to identify these parts. We also explored the gardens further by following the rock trail and going on a rock hunt, to embed our learning of rocks and soils from our previous science unit. The children had a great day at Ness Gardens seeing lots of plants, animals, ponds, the view of North Wales and even the Halloween trail.
Spooky Kitchen Service, by Mr Cassidy
Date: 31st Oct 2023 @ 7:32pm
Children at St George's loved the spooky delights served up by Jennie our catering manager and her team for Halloween.
Year 4 - Animal handling workshops, by Miss Mulheirn
Date: 31st Oct 2023 @ 3:58pm
Today, the Year 4 pupils thoroughly enjoyed their animal handling workshops led by 'Animals Take Over'. They loved having the opportunity to hold the animals whilst learning lots about their characteristics. The children then applied their knowledge to create scientific classification keys.
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:
Year 3 VR - History, by Miss Gough-Hughes
Date: 16th Oct 2023 @ 4:23pm
Today, the year three children had the opportunity to explore the stone ages through VR, exploring the stone age, bronze age, iron age and stonehenge. They loved being able to summarise what they had learnt throughout our history unit, using the VR to support. The children have a great understanding of this topic and have learnt lots of facts about pre-history. Well done year three!
Phases of the Moon, by Mrs Kisby
Date: 13th Oct 2023 @ 3:38pm
Throughout the term Year 5 have been learning all about Space - this week we have been learning about the phases of the moon and how this links to our knowledge and understanding of the movement of the Earth around the sun.
Tag Rugby Y5, by Mrs Kisby
Date: 13th Oct 2023 @ 3:32pm
In PE this term we have been learning how to play Tag Rugby. The children have learnt how to hold and pass the ball, applying the understanding that the ball has to be passed backwards! They have leant and applied how to defend as a line as well, how to evade being tagged to score a try and are now building up to play small sided games.
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:
For more information about the event visit:
https://www.liverpoololympia.co.uk/events/ultra-white-collar-boxing-3/
Y1/2 Wallasey Schools' Tennis Festival, by Mr Thomas
Date: 13th Oct 2023 @ 12:05pm
Yesterday, a group of children from Years 1 and 2 represented St George's in a Wallasey Schools' Tennis Tournament at Thorndale Tennis Club. They demonstrated fantastic skill and enthusiasm, and were fantastic representatives for our school. Well done to all of the children!
