Author: Helen Lyons

Year 7 Geography Field Trip to Red Bank Farm in Newton-le-Willows learning about primary industries and farming systems – inputs, processes, outputs and feedback. Also discussing diversification in farming – equestrianism, farm cafes and butchers.

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World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading. The charity's mission is to promote reading for pleasure, offering every child and young person the opportunity to have a book of their own.

World Book Day was created by UNESCO on 23rd April 1995 as a worldwide…

Key stage 3 pupils at Formby beach looking at different types of coastal features - sand dunes and the beach as well as the impact of the sea. Pupils focused on their wellbeing and developing team bonding to build positive peer relationships. 

KS2 and KS3 pupils tree planting with Mersey Forest to create a school woodland habitat. KS2 are currently studying in Science the life cycles of plants and animals and Y8 photosynthesis in their new outdoor classroom environment. 

Wellbeing activity after a 2 hour GCSE Art preparation session saw KS4 pupils take a visit to Cop Holt farm in Newton le Willows to experience the calm and relaxation benefits of being around animals.

KS4 pupils visited Awesome Walls in Liverpool as part of their Outdoor Education and PE. Pupils focused on safety, tying knots and belaying techniques to scale the climbing wall whilst developing their communication and gross motor skills.

Year 7 have started to learn about the different viewpoints used in art. They have looked at aerial (birds' eye), level and worm's eye view. Here they have drawn their own interpretation of aerial, level and worms eye view drawings.

February half term football camp saw KS3 and KS4 pupils developing their skills alongside ex-footballer and UEFA B coach Phil Marsh. 

• Passing
• Receiving
• Shooting
• Decision Making
• Dribbling

The aim of the half term camp was to give pupils the opportunity to develop resilience and…

KS2 pupils opted to play rugby during Children's Mental Health Week.  Using our new equipment participation and structured training promoted mental wellbeing and positive relationships. A big thank you to Created By Rugby League World Cup 2021.

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Day 5 of Children's Mental Health Week saw pupils experiencing a therapeutic session in our new sensory room, creating an environment where everyday distractions are removed and relaxation and concentration are promoted. 

Day 5 of Children's Mental Health Week saw staff relaxing with a choice of activities - yoga session, sensory room experience using the laxman goggles, and a nails pamper session to promote wellbeing.
 

Key stage 3 pupils have been developing their ceramic and design skills during children's mental health week to produce their final emoji characters.