Prep VI footballers played a gruelling and closely contested match against local rivals Christ the King. The first half was dominated by the opposition, giving them a comfortable lead. Ibrahim made several excellent saves in goal, while Victor worked tirelessly
10 Top Tips for Parents and Educators: Creative Ways to Encourage Reading
With reading for pleasure in decline, this practical guide offers ten thoughtful ways to reignite children’s enthusiasm for books. From valuing all forms of reading to broadening access to diverse materials, it explores how adults can nurture positive reading habits
From Artefacts to Army Training: A Roman Day Out for Prep III
Prep III had a fantastic day at the Grosvenor Museum in Chester, where we learned all about the Romans. We enjoyed getting hands-on with real artefacts and imagining what life was like in Roman times. One of the highlights was
Albie Powers to an Incredible 11th at the ISA National Cross Country Final
What a fantastic achievement for Prep IV’s Albie at the ISA National Cross Country Finals held yesterday in Dudley! Representing the ISA North team, Albie faced a challenging start, boxed in amongst a large field of runners. Despite the early
A Roaring Lunar New Year in Reception!
Reception Class have been eagerly learning about Lunar New Year in preparation for next week’s special festival. They enjoyed exploring the story of the animals of the Chinese zodiac, writing about the year they were born, and drawing their zodiac
A Saucy Slice of Local History: Remembering the Roe Green Railway Crash 100 Years On
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.