Yesterday, our Year 3 class went to visit the Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in St Annes. This linked to their learning in RE, as we had been studying the Jewish festival of Sukkot, as part of our Harvest unit, and wanted to learn more about this festival. We all felt so welcomed by Rabbi Danny Bergstrom and the members of his congregation. Everyone (the teachers included) learned so much about the history of Judaism, what it is like to live as a Jew in modern society and we also had the opportunity to look at sacred artefacts. The children asked some excellent questions, which really kept the Rabbi on his toes! What an excellent trip! Well done to Year 3 for their wonderful behaviour throughout.

Yesterday, we were able to celebrate Harvest at Coppull Parish Church for the first time in a long while, and it was wonderful. Our parents had sent in an abundance of donations for the Living Waters Food Bank, which our Guardians, Halle and Tommy, delivered to the church on Tuesday. As you can see by the photographs, it was a packed church, with all the children attending, and many of our parents able to join us too. Thank you so much to Reverend Matt, who led an uplifting Harvest Service, to all the parents who were able to walk with us to church, for the children with their wonderful singing, and to Mr Fay, whose colleagues at Tesco baked a wonderful bread wreath, which was displayed in the church for everyone to enjoy! 

We had a wonderful start to the week, celebrating French Day. All the children and staff got into the spirit and wore red, white and blue to represent the colours of the French tricolor flag, and threw themselves into the exciting activities their teachers had planned. We hired a French dance company for the day, who played a hurdy-gurdy and an accordion (typical French instruments) and taught every class to dance, whilst counting out the steps (in French naturally) and learning new vocabulary. It was great fun! Having visited several of our classes today, I could see the children learning about French artists, lots of geography taking place, as well as Maths, art and DT projects, whilst also learning about the food and culture of France. Take a look at the photographs to see what a fabulous day they all had.

Claire Buckle, from Ability Consultancy NW, came into school this morning to deliver an assembly, and a workshop for one of our classes, about overcoming the challenges of living with a disability and having a rich and fulfilling life. Her hope is that our children will learn to look beyond the disability, see the person beneath and recognize what can be achieved, with hard work and determination – which has been a focus for our assemblies since returning in September. We should all aim high and reach for the stars!