Our final day in Scarborough began rather earlier than expected. After everyone had finally collapsed into bed, exhausted from the previous day’s activities, the peace of the night was shattered by a fire alarm at 1:30am. Groggy and confused, we
Wetsuits, Wipeouts and Way Too Much Breakfast
If we thought the rain yesterday was bad, when we looked out of the window this morning it was positively biblical. Coats and waterproofs were essential just to walk down for breakfast. The effort was more than worth it, however,
Five Towels Were Definitely a Good Idea – Surf’s Up in Scarborough
If you saw Messrs Rooney and Suter standing in their shorts outside school this morning, you would have known they were well and truly ready for the Prep V and VI surfing trip. However, if you then looked up and
Rations, Rugs and Reconnaissance: Prep VI’s Wartime Adventure
What would life have been like for children during World War II? Prep VI pupils found out first-hand during their exciting and immersive visit to Tatton Park, where they stepped back in time to 1941 to experience life on the
Sticks Up for a Fantastic Hockey Afternoon!
Our Prep III hockey players recently enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of hockey against James Brindley and Clarendon Schools. With the sun shining, the team spirit was equally bright throughout the matches. The team faced some tough opposition but battled hard,
Fantastic Effort from Prep VI in Close Netball Clash
Prep VI netballers were in action against St Mark’s CE, playing some excellent netball. The improvement and progress since the last time we faced St Mark’s were clear to see. It was a close match with some strong attacking play.
An Inspirational Scientist: Prep V Honours Sir David Attenborough at 100
Today we celebrate the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough – a truly inspirational figure whose passion for the natural world has educated generations across the globe. As part of the National Curriculum for Prep V, the children learn about
Catching Kindness on the Back Field
Back in November, as part of World Kindness Day, our Reception class visited other classes within the department to solicit acts of kindness from them. With Prep VI, they sought help learning to play catch and football. Now, we all
Exploring Ancient Egypt at Bolton Museum
Prep IV had an exciting trip to Bolton Museum, where we explored the wonders of Ancient Egypt. When we arrived, we began by looking around the aquarium, where we saw a variety of fish. Max especially loved the large catfish
A Spark of Inspiration from the Fire Service!
Our Prep children had an exciting visit from the team at Eccles Fire Service, bringing our PSHE learning about careers and people who help us vividly to life. The visit gave the children a fantastic opportunity to see first-hand what