Latest News
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Free School Meals - information for parents who COULD be eligible
Fri 24 Jul 2020Given the current economic position and number of increased redundancies, some children may become eligible for Free School Meals after schools have closed for the summer. The message below advises what a parent should do if they become eligible for FSMs during the summer holiday period.
If circumstances change and you think your child is eligible for free school meals after the schools close for the summer break, you need to apply for FSMs using the link below:
Click link here for Liverpool City Council FSM page
If you are eligible, you will receive a notification confirming this. During school's summer holiday period, you will be sent vouchers by Liverpool City Council on a fortnightly basis.
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Details for September
Fri 17 Jul 2020Good afternoon parents,
It's the end of a very unusual school year and there is so much to look back on with pride, not least the way our school community have come together during the unfortunate school lockdown period. I hope, like me, you feel that the school community have come closer together, forming friendships and building trust through a range of communications and support mechanisms.
I would just like to inform you of a few things regarding September. I am deliberately not publishing a very detailed plan of what September will definitely look like, because as we have seen, things change rapidly at the moment.
The new school year begins for Y1-6 children on Wednesday 2nd September. Reception and Nursery children start on Monday 7th September.
There will still be a number of Coronavirus-related restrictions and changes enforced, the detail of which will be published towards the end of August.
Drop-off and Pick-up
As we have started to implement in recent weeks, there will be 4 separate entrances to the school site in September, with different year groups entering and exiting through different gates. In addition, where two year groups are using the same gate, there will be a staggered start and finish time to the day to avoid congestion and contact in and around the school site.
Uniform:
In recent weeks, children have not been expected to wear school uniform. However, from the start of next term in September, full uniform will once again be expected. Please ensure footwear is appropriate (fully black shoes only, no boots or sandals etc.)
Breakfast Club and Twilight Club:
The current government guidance encourages both before and after school provision where possible. It is our intention to run both breakfast and Twilight clubs in September, starting on Monday 7th September (not on the first three days back, 2nd-4th September). We will publish more details as guidance emerges as there will be certain Covid-related restrictions to adhere to.
Further updates will be posted when necessary during the summer. I will send text notifications out as and when anything is updated.
Let me just take this opportunity to thank all of the parents and carers of our children, who have given our staff such fantastic support throughout this difficult year. I am personally so proud to be the head teacher of this wonderful school - it is a huge privilege to be part of our school community.
I wish you and your family a happy and healthy summer holiday.
Kind regards,
Rob Simpson
(Head Teacher)
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Summer Home Learning - Oak National Academy
Thu 16 Jul 2020Oak National Academy is a free platform which is accessible on any device including mobiles. There are no sign ups or logins required. Oak offers pupils online lessons and resources. The lessons are structured in a series of 'building blocks' and contain a starter quiz, finishing quiz and an activity. Each session contains a pre-recorded video lesson taught by a teacher.
All lessons are available now and over the summer to catch up on any missed learning. Below, are links to class pages that contain home learning for the summer holiday period. Please encourage your child to complete the lessons as it will really help them get ready for learning in September when they return to their new class.
Year 1: https://www.normanpannell.com/year-1-15/
Year 2: https://www.normanpannell.com/year-2-15/
Year 3: https://www.normanpannell.com/year-3-16/
Year 4: https://www.normanpannell.com/year-4-16/
Year 5: https://www.normanpannell.com/year-5-16/
Year 6: https://www.normanpannell.com/year-6-16/
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Online Safety alert: Blue Whale Challenge
Mon 13 Jul 2020Some of the children in school have been talking about the 'Blue Whale Challenge' or 'Blue Whale Story'. Although this is not a new phenomenon, it is important that parents discuss their child's thoughts on it, including what they have heard from others, as the alleged content is disturbing and upsetting to many.
Please follow the link below to an article from 'Safer Internet.org':
If you are worried about this with your child, please come into school to discuss with us.
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Y6 'Virtual' Children's University Graduation and Awards assembly
Sun 12 Jul 2020I am delighted to inform you that we have been able to arrange a special 'virtual' awards assembly for the Year 6 children, with parents invited!
During the last week, Year 6 would normally enjoy leavers assemblies, performances and events, with parents very much part of it. We are determined to do everything we can, given the difficult circumstances this year, to give this wonderful group of children a send-off that is memorable.
On Thursday morning at 9:30am, we will invite all parents of Y6 children to join us on Zoom, as well as the invite of a few special guests, including Charlie Coyne (Chair of Governors) who will be joining from his home. I will post the link on the Y6 class page and parents should be able to join us LIVE in the main hall, able to see their children, and with the children able to see their parents!
We will celebrate the following:
- Children's University Graduation
- Attendance Awards
- Special Achievements
- Debate Academy
- Children's photo montage
I am anticipating the assembly will be around 45 minutes, but realise that some parents may need to join or leave at various points due to work commitments, which is fine.
This is the first time we have done something like this and we've already started rehearsing with the children and technology in the hall. It should be really good!
If you have never used Zoom, please don't worry, it's very simple. You can access Zoom on your phone, a tablet, laptop or PC - it's just a case of clicking on the link I'll send and sitting back to watch.
I hope you are able to join us as we celebrate our brilliant Year 6 and their many, many achievements.
Kind regards,
Rob Simpson
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Year 6 Parents - YC5 Transition Webinars
Fri 10 Jul 2020Year 6 Parents,
Merseyside Youth Association have been piloting a parent/carer focused course 'Youth Connect 5 In Transit'. This is a course, specifically focusing on supporting the transition from year 6-7. The course consists of five 2hr sessions looking at some of the key changes that are taking place as children transition from primary school to secondary school. The course focuses on thoughts, feelings and behaviours and the wondering world of the teenage brain!
MYA are looking to pilot the course over 5 consecutive evenings next week 7-9pm (13th-17th July). They are looking for volunteer parent/carers that feel they will benefit from a bit of extra support during this transition period. All sessions will take place online over Zoom.
If you feel you would benefit, please sign up here:
https://youthconnect5.org.uk/parents-carers/book/
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Back to School Booklet for Parents/Carers
Mon 06 Jul 2020Please check out our Parent Support Page to access a parent/carer guide to supporting your child, yourself and your family with managing worry about going back to school. It contains strategies for coping with worry/anxiety and has links to support.
https://www.normanpannell.com/coronavirus-school-closure-help-page/
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Teachers for next year 2020-21
Fri 03 Jul 2020Update: 3.7.20
Good afternoon parents,
As we reach the weekend, we now have 2 full weeks of the summer term left before the summer holidays. For those families or children who have unfortunately been stuck back at home since the end of March, I realise that the rhythm of school terms has been greatly affected, but we are at the time of year where we are planning for September.
Next year, teachers are staying in the same classrooms and year groups as this year; therefore the structure below is familiar to the children and parents, providing some much-needed 'normality' and consistency while we continue to navigate through the challenges of Covid-19 and attempt to 'catch-up' with schooling lost this year.
Nursery:
Mrs. Ghader
Miss Rita (teaching assistant)
+ additional 1:1 support
Reception:
Miss Gold
Miss Ashley (teaching assistant)
+ additional 1:1 support
Year 1:
Miss McCallion
Miss Sarah (1:1)
Miss Jade (teaching assistant)
Year 2:
Mrs. McMaster & Mrs. Brown (job share)
Mrs. Haggerty / Miss Jade
Year 3:
Mr. Stenson
Miss Megan (1:1)
Miss Bella (1:1)
Year 4:
Mrs. Size (3.5 days) & Mrs. Singhania (1.5 days)
Miss Goffey (1:1)
Miss Georgia (1:1)
Year 5:
Miss Lamont
Mrs. Kelly
Year 6:
Miss Harrison
+ additional support to be confirmed
Pastoral & Attendance: Mrs. Denton
SENCO: Miss Gold
P.E. / Gymnastics: Mr. Shard + LSSP coaching
Computing Mr. Goodhall-Walker
We will be sending out additional information from the teachers and plans for next year to help the children to feel comfortable and positive about September during the summer holiday. This will be sent out with the children's end of year reports before the end of term.
- Year 4 - we are delighted to welcome Mrs. Singhania onto the school staff this year, following Mrs. Size's request to reduce her working week by one day to spend a bit more time with her young family. Mrs. Singhania has already taught the current Year 3 on many occasions and knows the children well. It is fantastic to have this opportunity to welcome onto the staff such a strong teacher who has already committed so much to our school and staff team, first as a student teacher in Year 6, then last year as a supply teacher, including 1:1 work with some vulnerable children. Mrs. Size and Mrs. Singhania have already met and started planning for next year, forming an exciting team for the children.
Wishing everybody a lovely weekend. We look forward to welcoming Year 1 back next week and seeing what children still at home are achieving through Twitter or e-mails to school.
Yours sincerely,
Rob Simpson
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Department for Education - guidance for parents
Wed 01 Jul 2020Dear Parents,
Please click on the link below to read information from the DfE about the current situation with schools this term and over the summer:
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch by phone or e-mail.
Kind regards,
Mr. Simpson
