Science- topic on rocks and soils
This term the children have enjoyed learning about the properties of rocks. The have worked scientifically to investigate the hardest and most durable rock and how to classify them.
Shared Reading- Class Novel
The children are thoroughly enjoying reading the Angel of Nitshill Road by Anne Fine.
PE- Gymnastics
Children’s Mental Health Week
We had a very exciting visit from The Mighty Red LFC mascot to celebrate children’s mental health week. The children discussed the importance of raising self esteem and took part in daily activities to remind them of the importance of looking after their own mental health and who to turn to for support.
Safer Internet Day – Parents welcome
Food for Thought cookery classes
Our Year 3 and Year 6 were invited to Hugh Baird college to take part in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths) Expo 2024. What a fantastic time they had! 
What a great day today! Happy Easter everyone and thank you all for putting so much time and effort into making these amazing Easter bonnets for our parade. The children loved it.
What a great day celebrating different cultures and languages.
We were so lucky to have parents from Portugal come and teach us all about their culture. They even shared some famous Portuguese tarts with the class. Thankyou for joining our mother language day.
Times table practice this morning in year 3.
Well done to Miss Gallagher’s class who all read last night and we had 100% attendance today. Cookie day all round to celebrate our excellent attitude to reading at home and improving our attendance.
What a great lesson we had sorting and classifying rocks. We even had a go at using a classification key to find out the names of the rocks.
In maths today we explored the difference in mathematical language- ‘groups of 4’ and ‘4 equal groups’
Great fun today in PE. Year 3 leaned how to do the barrel, straight and forward roll
Year 3 Chatter
Amazing evening spent at the EMTAS Awards
Amazing evening spent at the EMTAS Awards. Well done to all the children who received their Public Speaking Certificates.
llpartnership Maths Party Day
Tomorrow we will be taking part in @llpartnership Maths Party Day. The theme this year is “Exploring Maths Through Books.” You can also take part at home by reading a maths-themed story with your child or playing a fun maths game! @csergeant3@DeputyOLI#olipmaths
Year 3 provision all set up for next week!
Year 3 provision all set up for next week! #olipmaths #olipenglish @csergeant3 @oli_primary @DeputyOLI
Year 2 plant some bulbs with the eco council
This afternoon Year 2 went to our allotments to plants some bulbs with the eco council to ensure we are ready for spring @csergeant3 #olipscience #olipgeography
Year 3 – First day
What a great start we had in year 3 today! @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 @OliPrimary
Today we explored clues about our new class novel
Today we explored clues about our new class novel. The children then stepped inside pages of the book to explore how it made them feel and what they could see #olipenglish @literacycounts @deputyoli @csergeant
Our dream careers
Year 3 have enjoyed sharing a circle time about our dream careers. I loved hearing some of their lovely aspirations for the future #olippshe @oli_primary @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
Collective worship?
Year 3 shared a collective worship about new beginnings ? #olipcollectiveworship @oli_primary @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
Our new book
Today we got some clues about what our new book could be about. We made some brilliant predictions – well have to wait until tomorrow for the reveal of the front cover! #olipenglish @oli_primary @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
First PE lessons for year 3 today
Brilliant first PE lessons for year 3 today working on our target throwing skills. This half term we are learning how to play dodgeball so these skills will help us with our aim. Well done everybody! #olippe @oli_primary @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Today in Come and See
Today in Come and See, year 3 discussed how to show a loving heart in school and at home. #olipre @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
Great work in maths today from year 3
Great work in maths today from year 3. We explored the place value of 3 digit numbers and partitioned them into hundreds, tens and ones. #olipmaths @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 @mathsnoproblem
Year 3 massage after lunch
Year 3 found that a massage after lunch really helps them to settle down and feel ready to learn #olippshe @DeputyOLI @csergeant3@csergeant3
Science – Functions of a plant
Today we started our science topic all about the functions of a plant. We started the lesson by seeing what the children wanted to learn during this topic – we can’t wait to get started and answer some of these questions! #olipscience @csergeant3 @oli_primary @DeputyOLI
Basic skills work
Starting the morning with some basic skills work #olipmaths @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
An excellent lesson today in dodgeball
An excellent lesson today in dodgeball. We carried out different stretches and then used the skill of dodging, jumping and ducking to avoid being hit by the ball. Great teamwork from year 3 #olippe @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 @GetSet4Ed
Spanish – asking how everyone feels
In Spanish today, year 3 practiced saying their name and asking how everyone feels #olipspanish @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
Birthdays in Miss Gallagher’s class this week!
Birthdays in Miss Gallagher’s class this week! #olipcommunity @csergeant3 @oli_primary @DeputyOLI
Birthdays in Miss Davies class this week!
Birthdays in Miss Davies class this week! #olipcommunity @csergeant3 @oli_primary @DeputyOLI@DeputyOLI
Year 3 maths and English for next week
Sneak peak into year 3 maths and English for next week #olipmath #olipenglish @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
English – cursive handwriting
Today year 3 have been practicing their cursive handwriting #olipenglish @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 @letterjoin
Year 3 Story time
Today year 3 voted for what story they would like to read during story time @olipenglish @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
Science – dissecting a flower
What fun year 3 had dissecting a flower to see if they could find the male and female parts #olipscience @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
In maths today, year 3 played a game to improve their knowledge of counting in fifties.
In maths today, year 3 played a game to improve their knowledge of counting in fifties. They discovered that knowing the five times tables helps them to count in fifties #olipmaths @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
Coming up next week in year 3
Coming up next week in year 3 #olipmaths #olipscience
Music – Untuned percussion
Today year 3 read and performed using un-tuned percussion #olipmusic @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 @oli_primary
Science – Pollination
As part of our science topic, plants, we will be looking at pollination. Today we were lucky enough to have a real-life beekeeper come and teach us all about the jobs of the bees. The children loved it! #olipscience @oli_primary @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
English – nouns and verbs
Applying their knowledge of nouns and verbs in the area. #olipenglish @oli_primary @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Year 3 Maths Party day
Year 3 enjoyed listening to stories linked to maths and played bingo which they loved! #olipmaths #mathspartyday @DeputyOLI @csergeant3
Victorian time period when Dr Duncan was alive
Today year 3 worked collaboratively to order key events from the Victorian time period when Dr Duncan was alive. We then placed them on a scaled timeline which covered a century and counted in 10year intervals #oliphistory @DeputyOLI @DeputyOLI @oli_primary
Year 3 maths Value charts
Year 3 used place value charts to help them find 100 more or 100 less than a given number #olipmaths @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 @oli_primary
Today in science we planned out an investigation to see if plants can survive in different conditions
Today in science we planned out an investigation to see if plants can survive in different conditions. Year 3 will observe the plants over time and then compare what happens with the control plant. #olipscience @DeputyOLI @csergeant3 @oli_primary
Year 3 Celebrate Finishing Paws B!
Year 3 have completed a 12 week course of Paws B. The children have loved their weekly sessions learning all about how to be mindful.
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Internet Safety Day ’24
Thankyou to the parents who joined us for internet safety lesson. We hope you enjoyed learning all about how to stay safe online!
Gymnastics
Year 3 loved getting the apparatus out in gymnastics today. Lots of skills and fun!
Barrel rolling!
Year 3 learning how to do barrel, straight and forward rolls in todays PE lesson.
We love PE!
Great fun today in PE. Year 3 leaned how to do the barrel, straight and forward roll
Number fun!
In maths today we explored the difference in mathematical language- ‘groups of 4’ and ‘4 equal groups’
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Classifying Rocks in science
What a great lesson we had sorting and classifying rocks. We even had a go at using a classification key to find out the names of the rocks.
100% attendance
Well done to Miss Gallagher’s class who all read last night and we had 100% attendance today. Cookie day all round to celebrate our excellent attitude to reading at home and improving our attendance.
Mother Language Day
We were so lucky to have parents from Portugal come and teach us all about their culture. They even shared some famous Portuguese tarts with the class. Thankyou for joining our mother language day.
Easter Bonnet Parade
What a great day today! Happy Easter everyone and thank you all for putting so much time and effort into making these amazing Easter bonnets for our parade. The children loved it.
Hugh Baird – STEAM Expo
Our Year 3 and Year 6 were invited to Hugh Baird college to take part in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths) Expo 2024. What a fantastic time they had!
Highlights from Spring 1
Children’s Mental Health Week
We had a very exciting visit from The Mighty Red LFC mascot to celebrate children’s mental health week. The children discussed the importance of raising self esteem and took part in daily activities to remind them of the importance of looking after their own mental health and who to turn to for support.
Highlights from Spring 1
Shared Reading- Class Novel
The children are thoroughly enjoying reading the Angel of Nitshill Road by Anne Fine.
Highlights from Spring 1
Science- topic on rocks and soils
This term the children have enjoyed learning about the properties of rocks. The have worked scientifically to investigate the hardest and most durable rock and how to classify them.
Arabic and Polish Interpreter Workshops with ASD Team.
Hello,
The Liverpool City Council ASD Training team are facilitating a social communication and social behaviour workshop with an interpreter.
Targeted at Arabic and Polish families whose children are awaiting an assessment for autism or have an autism diagnosis.
Can you please share with the appropriate families.
Please see the attachments for booking details and venue, dates.
There are limited places.
Mother Language Day
What a fantastic day we had in year 3 welcoming in our families to share with us their different cultures.
English
Year 3 used role play linked to our text -Jemmy Button to show how the characters might be feeling.
Mindfulness session-PawsB
Year 3 are really enjoying our mindfulness sessions and taking time out of our busy day to be mindful and train our minds to focus and calm.
Computing – Altering online images
The children learnt how to edit online pictures with MGL Mr Moffat. The children created a PowerPoint about the Romans.
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Mosaics
The children explored a range of modern and ancient mosaics and discussed thought and emotions provoked by these pieces.
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Year 3 Boys Football Competition
The wonderful year 3 boys had a great time at the LSSP football competition.
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Fundraising for sports equipment with Paralympian Michael Churm
Thank you so much to everyone for their support and donations towards our sponsored event with Michael Churm. The children had an amazing morning training with the Paralympian and raising lots of money for new school sports equipment! Well done to everybody involved!
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LFC Legends Game
These children were chosen to attend the Liverpool Legends vs Chelsea Legends Game due to their consistent hard work and attitude towards work. They had a brilliant day!
Geography- rivers across the world
Year 3 used the atlas today to search for rivers across the world including the river Nile and the Amazon River. They used the index page and grid references to locate them and found out where they were located in the world.
Music
Today in music year 3 read pitch from traditional notation and played it on the glockenspiel.
Mothers Day Massage
We had a lovely morning massaging our wonderful mums and nans for Mother’s Day!
Celebrating 100% Attendance
Miss Davies’ class celebrated getting 100% attendance by decorating biscuits. well done Children!
We continue to be an Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence !🎉🍾🎆
“A parent said, ‘they don’t know how good they are because it’s so natural.’”
“There is a lively atmosphere in the school canteen where excellent food is prepared by friendly staff. ”
“Children attending OLI certainly get a good deal.”
“The IQM targets set and achieved at OLI serve to complement and enhance the inclusive ethos of the school.”
“They work well together and ‘enjoy a laugh.’ This is something that I personally value greatly. A happy staff means happy pupils.”
“I was particularly struck by how older children engage with each other in lessons. As 1 pupil speaks, the class would turn to show interest and display active listening.”
“It was an absolute pleasure to spend a day with staff and children, and I feel inspired and enthused to trial ideas in my own school.”
“Comments from stakeholders’ centre around the school being ‘warm,’ ‘amazing,’ and ‘like home.’ I would fully agree with these quotes. All staff, including cooks, the site manager, learning support, and Governors, clearly articulate the same ethos and enjoy being there. External support staff expressed how this is ‘comfortably the best school they work in.”
“Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School is an exceptionally inclusive school.”
“It was lovely to see the early years children practising self-regulation through peer massage as part of the MISP programme. (Massage in Schools Programme). Clearly, this is embedded as a regular feature, and very young children were showing care and empathy towards their peers.”
“Observation of ZOR in Early Years area showed staff well-deployed to support children unable to fully mix with mainstream, but still receiving entitlement.”
“There is a lot of evidence that staff at OLI are very well trained,”
“Diversity in the curriculum is apparent”
Thank you everyone!
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Looking forward to the Easter Bunny arriving.
Early Years are looking forward to The Easter Bunny arriving and are preparing to make him feel very welcome .
RE-exploring the vessels used in Mass
Today year 3 visited the Oratory. They looked at the special vessels used during Mass.
History- Ancient Egypt
To start our new topic in history, year 3 explored the earliest ancient civilisations. They used a timeline to place on the different civilisations and noticed that many of these spanned across thousands of years.
PE-dance
Today year 3 learnt about using their bodies to create different movements in the style of machines. They are using counts of 8 to create dynamic, robotic movements and then performed their dance to the class.
Zones of Regulation
Today in our Zones of Regulation lesson, we learned about different situations that can be a ‘trigger’ or a ‘spark’. We then discussed how these situations make us feel and how we can regulate ourselves again.
Y3 Tennis Competition
Well done to these children for showing great team work at the LSSP tennis competition. You were brilliant!
Career and Aspirations
Today year 3 and 4 were introduced to an Emirates Pilot! He shared with the children his dream of becoming a pilot and how he achieved this dream. He also told the children about his early career as a helicopter pilot and what he loves most about his job.
Science- plants
In science, year 3 learned about the life cycle of a flowering plant using a running reporter to complete a diagram of the life cycle. They also explored each stage to see what happens during each step.
Campfire at the Rotunda
We were invited to the Rotunda for a campfire and we also learnt lots of other outdoor skills and knowledge to take with us!
Disconnect to reconnect Day!
Today we decided to switch off all our electrical devices in school and spend the day reconnecting with each other, without the need for electricity! This was a day to think about saving energy and helping our planet.
we started the day by classes becoming reading buddies across school and supporting each other with reading.
Break time involved classes playing together from different Key Stages!
Lunch time involved classes having grab bags outside as no electrical equipment could be used in the kitchen. We had grab bags and ate outside with our friends.
During the afternoon we all joined together and made a whole school chain to show us all reconnecting to each other!
Year 4 Aspirations and Careers Week.
Today Year 4 welcomed 2 midwives into school to talk about their careers and how they perform their daily jobs. We were so interested in how they learnt how to be mid wives and how they helped mums and deliver their babies.
Thank you so much Jen & Imogen.
Careers & Aspirations Week
We welcomed parents and friends from all over the school to talk to us about a variety of careers. We listened very carefully to Mr Lawler who is a Personal Advisor. We enjoyed learning about how we can support our communities and train to also be a PA. Thank you Kenny !
Year 4 learn the recovery position.
Today Year 4 looked at how to complete the recovery position to help save other people’s lives. We had a turn with our friends. We remembered to check if the person could respond and then ask someone else to call an ambulance whilst we attempt the recovery position.
The Summer HAF programme starts on the 21st July and there are lots of great activities happening over the school holidays.
Children and young people, from reception to age 16, who are eligible for benefits related free school meals, will be able to access hundreds of activities throughout the Summer holidays including specific provision available for children with SEND or additional needs, all at no cost. There’s a great range of activities across the city including cultural storytelling, pamper sessions, sewing, trips out, dance, mindfulness, swimming, football, board games, water sports, skateboarding, cycling, gymnastics, nature walks and dodgeball to name but a few! A meal is included for every child attending.
There is a central booking system to make it easier for you to find and book the activities. You can find out where your nearest scheme is by clicking on this link https://eequ.org/liverpoolhaf or by using the QR code which will take you to the Liverpool HAF page and the easy to fill in booking system. You can search by age, provider or date. There is a handy booking help video here – How to make a booking
