October/November 2020 - First Holy Communion
Throughout the months of October and November, our Y5 children have been making their First Holy Communion. This was unfortunately delayed due to National Lockdown and restrictions however, the children have now been able to take this next important step in their faith. Congratulations children!
October 2020 - The Brick Collection
On the last day of the Autumn 1 term, the children came to school in their own clothes and brought with them a donation for the local charity, The Brick. The children gave generously and, as always, we donated a substantial amount of food to support our local community.
October 2020 - Wellbeing Theme Day
The children explored the book 'Here We Are' by Oliver Jeffers and used this to discuss sensitive subjects. The children worked together to create a whole school display that showed what they love about the world, who they love in the world, what they are lucky enough to have and what their hopes and dreams are for the future.
October 2020 - PSHE&C Theme Day - Fulfilled lives
The children explored what it means to be fulfilled and happy. They discussed what they have in their lives to be thankful for and concentrated on all the positive aspects of their personal world.
October 2020 - Poetry Theme Day
Andy Tooze, a popular children's poet, came to work with the children on planning, writing and performing poetry. The children then wrote their own poetry based around a theme.
September 2020 - Music Theme Day
Throughout the day, the children explored music of different genres, they researched the artists/groups and the history of the music. They explored the rhythm and pulse of the music, wrote lyrics and even learned to sign a song! They performed their work at the end of the day in a whole school Microsoft Teams assembly.
September 2020 - This is Me!
In Autumn 1, the children took part in our whole school Art theme week, This is Me. The children created a self-portrait after they explored an artist, their work and their techniques.
Autumn Term 2020 - Wellbeing Walk
Everyday, the children take part in our wellbeing walk where they walk in the local community surrounding our school.
February 2020 - Ash Wednesday
To mark the start of Lent, the whole school attended the Ash Wednesday service at St Patrick's Church. Father O'Shea reminded the children that Lent is the Liturgical Season of Fasting, Almsgiving and Abstinence. Mr Marshall helped Fr O'Shea distribute the Ashes to the Parish and the children went forth reflecting on how they could grow closer to Our Lord in their personal Lenten journey.
December 2019 - Christmas Service
As we approached the end of Advent, the children led a Christmas Service in church. This retold the story and importance of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem through Sacred Scripture, song and drama. In a retiring collection, over £100 was raised towards the Nugent Care Charity.
December 2019 - Elf Day
In Nursery, the staff and children dressed up as Elves to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer’s Society. We raised £100!
September 2019 - Boreatton Park
The Year 6 children spent a fun-filled week at Boreatton Park. Activities included: parasailing, canoeing, abseiling, archery, high ropes, orienteering and raft building.
May 2019 - May Day Procession and Crowning
To celebrate May - the month of Mary - the whole school processed into Church behind a statue and banners of Our Lady. Each class designed a banner and a selection of children from this year's Sacramental Preparation class formed the May Crowning group. The May Queen - Agnes - crowned Our Lady's statue as the congregation sang 'Bring flowers of the rarest'. Later, Fr O'Shea exposed the Blessed Sacrament and led us in a children's version of Benediction.
March 2019 - St Patrick's Day Celebration
To celebrate our Patronal Feast, a whole school Mass - alongside the wider Parish - was celebrated in St Patrick's Church. We processed into church, behind a banner and statue of St Patrick, singing 'Hail Glorious, Saint Patrick'. Each class produced a banner which was then displayed on the altar. We enjoyed answering Fr O'Shea's questions about St Patrick's life and participating in the Mass for our Patron. Later, a celebratory reception was held in the school hall.
March 2019 - Ash Wednesday
To mark the start of Lent, the whole school attended the Ash Wednesday service at St Patrick's Church. Father O'Shea reminded the children that Lent is the Liturgical Season of Fasting, Almsgiving and Abstinence. Mr Marshall helped Fr O'Shea distribute the Ashes to the Parish and the children went forth reflecting on how they could grow closer to Our Lord in their personal Lenten journey.
February 2019 - Multicultural Week
The whole school enjoyed exploring the culture of India. The workshop included: learning Indian dance routines, listening to Indian music, creating Indian artwork, getting a henna tattoo and a food tasting session.
January 2019 - Viking Workshop (Year 4)
To support their Cross-Curricular topic 'The Vikings', Year 4 were visited by a Viking warrior. We enjoyed learning and sharing lots of information and handling the various Viking weapons and objects.
December 2018 - St Patrick's watch Cinderella at Southport Theatre
A fabulous time was had by all...Oh yes we did!! There was lots of belly laughs and fun when interacting with the cast and enjoying their crazy antics on stage!
November 2018 - Fr O'Shea visits the Reception children (Baptism)
Father O'Shea, our Parish Priest, visited school to perform a mock Baptism. We enjoyed sharing with Father all that we knew about this important, first Sacrament.
November 2018 - Year 4's Canal visit
To support their 'Local Communities' topic, Year 4 visited Fosters' Field and the canal in Ince. We explored the wide range of views and looked at a range of habitats in the local environment.
October 2018 - CAFOD visits St Patrick's:
The children enjoyed learning about ways we can all make a difference in helping to look after our planet.
October 2018 - Year 5 visit to the Imperial War Museum.
September 2018 - Year 6's Building Stronger Communities Workshop
September 2018 - Year 4's Walking Trip to The Monument
To support their 'Ancient and Loyal' topic, Year 4 walked to the Monument on Wigan Lane. The Monument marks and remembers Wigan's involvement in the English Civil War and pays tribute to those who lost their life in the conflict.
September 2018 - Boreatton Park
The Year 6 children spent a fun-filled week at Boreatton Park. Activities included: parasailing, canoeing, abseiling, archery, high ropes, orienteering and raft building.
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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