Text just in from Mr Cotton,
‘Glorious sunny day today. Kids all fine, although exhausted. It’s been a great trip and the kids have been brilliant. A credit to the school and their parents! . See you at 3pm’
Last night the children (and Miss Topping) got their best gear on ready to dance the night away at the legendary Colomendy disco. The children were exhausted after a long day of exciting activities but still managed to ‘throw some shapes’ on the dance floor!
The sun was still shining as the children took on canoeing and kayaking activities! I’m afraid there are some wet clothes coming back to Everton! Everyone safe, happy and having a great time!
Latest news from Mr Cotton is that the children are currently taking part in Nightline, Team Tech and Bouldering. They were full of energy after cereal and a full English breakfast and the weather is just perfect!
It’s sunny and bright in Colomendy this morning and the children are looking forward to a fun filled day of challenging activities. Last night the children had roast dinner for tea, they were up and out early this morning and looking forward to a cooked breakfast.
‘Children are all in bed but not asleep! Very excited! All safe and sound and had a good day. Washing machines needed for Friday night though!’ from Mr Cotton
Mr Cotton has text to say the children have enjoyed their first activity despite the light rain. The journey went as planned and thankfully ‘sick buckets’ weren’t needed!! We will keep you posted with the latest news as we receive it.
Year 6 have arrived safely at Colomendy, children are busy making their beds and unpacking their bags before they begin their first activity and have tea. We will keep you posted on how the children and what they are up to!
The second cross country event in the calendar was held at Newsham Park this evening, with OLI fielding a boys and girls team once again. Eryk showed that last weeks 27th place finish was no fluke, with a 6 place improvement, finishing in 21st. First through for the girls was Eve, improving by 15 places, in 63rd place.
Well done to first timers James and Harriet, who raced very well considering they are 1 year younger than most of the competition. The third event will be held at Stanley Park next week.
Boys:
Eryk Kowara: 21st
Lucas O’Brien: 60th
Sean Harris: 69th
James Wamulo: 70th
Girls:
Eve Power: 63rd
Alexis Crieta: 78th
Paige Critchley: 79th
Akasha Low Koan: 87th
Harriet Guy: 88th
Pupils in Reception and Key Stage One enjoyed a morning of tennis, with Phil from the Tennis Foundation. Children developed skills which they have learned since taking tennis lessons in PE last year, but most of all, had lots of fun! There is also an opportunity for all pupils to take part in free tennis sessions this weekend:
Where: Liverpool tennis Centre, Wavertree Sports Park, Wellington Rd, Liverpool, L15 4LE
When: Saturday 26th September from 10am – 12pm, or 2pm – 4pm. Sunday 27th September from 10am – 12pm.
Cost: FREE!!
The Cross Country season kicked off at Wavertree this week, with OLI taking part after a a term’s worth of training sessions in the summer. Both boys and girls were represented by Year 6 pupils, in the intermediate schools’ races. Over half of the schools in Liverpool were in attendance, meaning over 80 pupils took to the field in each race, with some exceptionally talented runners from around the city.
All the pupils thoroughly enjoyed their first competitive cross country race and all are determined to beat their placings from this race next week at Newsham Park.
Our first runners home were Eryk (27th) and Holly (51st).
The play ground leaders have been so busy on both the Key Stage One and Key Stage Two yards.
Please see the Anti-bullying page for the latest news!
This is just a reminder to parents and carers that you can keep up to date with what we get up to each week by clicking on the ‘Children’ tab along the top of the Home page , next go to the ‘Children’ tab down the left hand side , then ‘Lower key stage 2’ and finally ‘Autumn news , September to October ‘ for this half term’s news. We have many engaging , varied activities which show the full curriculum as well as extra curricular activities so we hope you enjoy following what your children do as much as they enjoy doing it !.
Please check out the Key Stage One page for weekly photographs and updates of your child’s week in school.
Just to remind all Year Two parents that there is an ‘Introduction to Year Two’ meeting on Wednesday 16th September at 2.50pm. The meeting will take place in the Key Stage One area.
Just a reminder that there will be meetings for Key Stage One parents over the next few weeks.
Year One- 10th September 2015 at 2.30pm
Year Two- 16th September 2015 at 2.50pm
During these meetings you will find out about the school day, the curriculum for the current year and meet all staff who work with your children.
Please try to attend these meetings as you will receive valuable information relating to how you can support your child’s learning this year.
Please remember to look at the Key Stage One page, you will find photographs from the first week back!
Check out our Early Years page for first day photographs.
Mrs Sergeant and all the staff were delighted to see so many happy faces this morning as we welcomed the children back. We have spent this morning catching up on all the summer holiday news and hearing about the children’s adventures over the past six weeks.
We welcome new families to school and three new members of staff. Mrs Gordon Morris teaches in Reception, Miss Whittaker in Year Two and Miss M. Gallagher in Year Three! We hope you all enjoy your first day in our school!
We are looking forward to welcoming all children back to school on Thursday 3rd Sept 2015. Hope you have all enjoyed your summer break and are ready for the new academic year!
Before we return to school why don’t you take some time to visit a library? We have lots of inspiring libraries in Liverpool but one of the most breath taking is Liverpool Central Library. It’s just between The World Museum and the Walker Art Gallery with really easy bus links. With over 10,000 books to choose from , your whole family is sure to find something they will enjoy reading .
It’s an ideal place to visit with children , especially the DISCOVER section on the ground floor which has a special under 5’s area , sections for children 5-7 then 8-11 with author sections and picture books , it often has structured activities during the day so it might be worth checking those out on line .Free computers are available for children to help with school work, find things out, or just have fun. Prefer listening and watching? Then head for the children’s DVDs and talking books on CD.
The READ section is where you will find a good book to take on holiday, to read on the bus or train or simply to take yourself away from everyday life. There is so much to choose from crime, adventure, science fiction and much more.Browse the audio books and language courses or use the e-books service. All loans are FREE and it is free to join. You can check out the iPads for quick email and internet access.
If you are interested in finding out about your family history or discovering the history of your house, street or district then the ARCHIVE section is for you .There are fabulous collections of unique and rare archives from the 13th century to the present day which tell Liverpool’s story. Photographs, maps, newspapers, directories, and much more, record the lives of Liverpudlians across the centuries.
The IMAGINE section (also on the ground floor) includes a multi media zone , here the children can listen to music by choosing from CDs covering contemporary rock and pop, country, folk, jazz, blues, world music and classical , browse the internet or play Xbox 360 games . You can find feature films and television programmes on DVD. .
In the TREASURES section you can take a look at the oldest book in the world , or the most expensive book in the world . It is where the famous collections of rare books are kept, housed in the magnificent Hornby Library and Oak Room. View the impressive Picton Reading Room, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world. For many visitors, the star attraction will be seeing a copy of John James Audubon’s massive ‘Birds of America’, described as the greatest natural history book ever produced.
At the end of your trip , check out the amazing external terrace overlooking St John’s Gardens , go to the third floor and take a look over the city from a very different view !