Prep IV had an unforgettable historical adventure on their trip to Ordsall Hall last Thursday, bringing their history topic on the Tudors vividly to life. The visit gave the children a unique opportunity to explore a real Tudor manor house
A Taste of Greece: Traditional Dance with Prep V
Did you know that there are thousands of different Greek dances, which come from all the different regions of Greece? Each dance has its own music and mood, and they are performed at festivals and celebrations such as weddings and
Feathers, Feeders and Fine Motor Skills: Big Bird Watch in Early Years
In Kindergarten, children developed their fine motor skills by threading cereal hoops to create hanging bird feeders. Reception children used scoops to carefully fill a variety of bird feeders with bird food. The feeders were then hung outside the classrooms,
Let the Games Begin! Prep IV Explore the Winter Olympics
This half term, Prep IV have been learning all about the Winter Olympics, and we were set a fun challenge – to create our own Winter Olympic projects at home! Everyone worked really hard and the results were amazing. We
Top Tips for Parents & Educators: Supporting Safe Use of AI
Artificial intelligence is becoming a familiar part of young people’s online experiences, with a myriad of school tools and entertainment platforms in use. This #WakeUpWednesday guide breaks down what AI really is, helping adults explain it clearly and realistically so
Big Effort, Big Smiles: Prep IV Girls at the ISA Football Festival
Our Prep IV girls enjoyed a fantastic day of football at the recent ISA festival at The Grange, competing with 13 other schools in a busy and highly competitive event. Over the course of six matches, the team faced strong
Moss, More Moss and a Metaphorical “Z” – Prep V’s Worsley Woods Scavenger Hunt
Have you ever been on a scavenger hunt? Prep Five were challenged to work with a partner to find twelve different things in Worsley Woods on Monday afternoon during our Forest School session. Among the objects we searched for were
Albie Secures National Qualification at Scarisbrick as Runners Battle the Elements
The Junior Schools Cross Country Championships took place at Scarisbrick in challenging conditions. The course was muddy and waterlogged, with strong winds and freezing temperatures, but our prep runners rose confidently to the occasion. From the outset, Albie showed great
What Parents & Educators Need to Know about Mental Health Misinformation Online
Children and young people are increasingly turning to social media for mental health advice, but much of what they encounter online is unverified, oversimplified or misleading. This guide explores why platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become go-to sources, and
An Immersive Journey into Ancient Athens and Sparta
Prep V travelled back in time today when we were visited by Penelope, a lady from Ancient Greece who was trying to decide which Greek city was the best place to live – Athens or Sparta. Firstly, we investigated some