On the 12th February 1926, the Eccles and Patricroft Journal reported: “A serious and rather spectacular railway smash took place early yesterday morning at Roe Green, Worsley, but though the material damage was very considerable, there was happily neither loss
Strong second half seals win for Prep VI
Our Prep VI boys’ football team faced Ellenbrook in slightly soggy conditions after school this evening. With the opposition moving the ball fluidly and defending purposefully, it took a brave save from the onrushing William to keep the scores level.
Come Fly with Prep I
On Friday Prep I enjoyed a trip to the Manchester Ringway Visitor Park as part of their topic on Flight. The children were able to go into the ‘aeroplane classroom’ and learn about the different roles people have at the
Environmental Club Joins the Big Garden Birdwatch
Today, the Environmental Club put aside their litter pickers and took part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch 2026. Instead of collecting rubbish, members spent time quietly observing wildlife on the school’s front lawn. We carefully recorded the different bird
Magnetic Magic in the Prep III Classroom
This week, we were learning all about magnets and how they work. To bring the lesson to life, the children carried out a simple but fascinating experiment using a paper clip, a piece of string, blue tack, and a magnet.
Living Like Tudors for the Day: Prep IV’s Historical Adventure at Ordsall Hall
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

