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
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.
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 !
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.
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!
The Eco council were asked to design posters to encourage others to look after where we live. Two winners were chosen and invited to Liverpool Town Hall. Here they were given the opportunity to meet the new Lord Mayor, Councillor Barbara Murray and cabinet member for neighbours Laura Robertson-Collins. The children also received a certificate and received an interactive tour of the town centre.
The Eco council were invited to the recycling centre to find out the process of recycling and where our rubbish is taken. We found out what items can and cannot be recycled and what the recycled goods can be made into!
ASD Social Interactions / Play Workshop
We were invited to the Rotunda for a campfire and we also learnt lots of other outdoor skills and knowledge to take with us!
Early Years are looking forward to The Easter Bunny arriving and are preparing to make him feel very welcome .
“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!
Key stage 2 having fun at play time.
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!
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.
The Mighty Red, along with the LFC foundation visited our school to talk about self-esteem and ways to support and improve our mental health.
Year 5 Chatter
Talents and qualities poems
Year 5 had a great time writing a poem about the talents and qualities within our class! #olipre @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
year 5’s yearly aspirations
Last week, Year 5 created some fantastic salt jars that were based on their aspirations for the year! @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI@DeputyOLI
Year 5 had a great time during an orienteering lesson
Year 5 had a great time during an orienteering lesson where they used their map skills to navigate where the different Stone Age artefacts were! #oliphistory @csergeant @DeputyOLI
Year 5 learning about the planets in our solar system
Year 5 had a great time learning about the position of the planets in our solar system in relation to the sun!☀️?? @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI #olipscience
Year 5 have had a lovely day training to be ROCKET champions!
Year 5 have had a lovely day training to be ROCKET champions! They focussed on resilience and how we can support others with their mental health! They finished the afternoon with throwing their rocket pledges into the air! ?? @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI @MYARAISETeam #olippshe
Fantastic time playing tennis during lunchtime! ?
The children have been having a fantastic time playing tennis during lunchtime! ? #olippe @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Creating the phases of the moon out of Oreo’s!
Miss Clifford’s class had a fabulous time creating the phases of the moon out of Oreo’s! ???????? #olipscience. @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
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Phases of the moon by Mrs Bird’s class!
Phases of the moon by Mrs Bird’s class! ???????? #olipscience @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Year 5 Maths party day!
Year 5 has had a fantastic morning playing maths games in honour of Maths party day! #olipmaths @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
History – acting as hunter gatherers
Last week year 5 loved acting as hunter-gatherers during our history lesson! #oliphistory @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Year 5 had a fantastic time exploring what a database is
Year 5 had a fantastic time exploring what a database is and creating their own in the form of top trumps! #olipcomputing @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Today year 5 incorporated ‘canon’ into their dance routine
On Monday, year 5 had an amazing time in dance focusing on incorporating ‘canon’ into a sequence of movements. #olippe @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Year 5 and 6 have had a special assembly this morning
Year 5 and 6 have had a special assembly this morning from @MerseyPolice about keeping safe during Halloween and Bonfire Night #olippshe @csergeant3 @DeputyOLI
Edge Hill University
Year 4&5 had a lovely visit to Edge Hill University yesterday. They were incredible in supporting the next generation of teachers as they took part in multiple grammar activities.
Safer Internet Day ’24
Year 5 had a great time for Internet Safety Day. Some of the children’s parents joined for our quiz which the children loved!
Mother Language Day ’24
The children loved trying some traditional Polish food as well as learning some words in Polish led by the children. They also enjoyed listening to a fairy tale in Turkish. Happy international Mother Tongue Day!
Unity activity for Come and See
In our previous RE topic, year 5 explored the importance of community and wrote prayers asking for guidance to live in peace and unity.
Fun with Micro:Bits
Year 5 were able to program a Micro:Bit to display a message or design using scroll and forever loops.
3D sculptures using clay
The children sketched a Maya stelae and then recreated their plan using clay.
Children’s Mental Health Week 2025
The Mighty Red, along with the LFC foundation visited our school to talk about self-esteem and ways to support and improve our mental health.
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.
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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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 .
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!
The Eco council at the recycling centre
The Eco council were invited to the recycling centre to find out the process of recycling and where our rubbish is taken. We found out what items can and cannot be recycled and what the recycled goods can be made into!
Keep North Docks Tidy
The Eco council were asked to design posters to encourage others to look after where we live. Two winners were chosen and invited to Liverpool Town Hall. Here they were given the opportunity to meet the new Lord Mayor, Councillor Barbara Murray and cabinet member for neighbours Laura Robertson-Collins. The children also received a certificate and received an interactive tour of the town centre.
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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
