Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Reading Garden construction under way!

  Tue 19 Apr 2016 Mr. Simpson

  It's been an exciting start to the week at Norman Pannell, as the long-awaited Reading Garden construction has finally begun.

   

  Watch the School Council's video by visiting the 'Podcast' or clicking below:

  http://norman-pannell-school.primarypodcast.com/

   

  With two generous £500 contributions from the Belle Vale Youth Fund and our very own P.T.A., the School Council's dream design is becoming a reality, creating a tranquil reading paradise in the heart of the school for the whole school community to enjoy.

   

  Please follow the progress with the photos below as the project progresses...

  

• 1st April - School is OPEN today

  Fri 01 Apr 2016 Mr. Simpson

  School is OPEN today.  Despite concerns over a serious burst in the water main and loss of water in the area yesterday, we are back up and running, and school is open as normal this morning.

   

  Remember that the children break up at 1:30pm this afternoon - please collect your child promptly from the normal place.

   

  Thank you, and have a lovely holiday.

   

  Mr. Simpson

• Dot-art competition 2016 - Please vote now!

  Thu 31 Mar 2016 Miss Lamont

  Please follow the link below to vote for Norman Pannell's children in this year's 'Dot-art competition': 

  http://schools.dot-art.com/schools

   

  This year's work is superb, matching that of last year, which led to two Norman Pannell pupils and their families going to St. George's Hall with the Lord Mayor for the prize ceremony.  Who will be chosen in 2016?  Vote now...

• PTA Easter Egg Hunt

  Sat 26 Mar 2016 Mr. Simpson / PTA

  Many thanks to the PTA who hosted an eggstrodinary Easter Egg Hunt throughout the day on Thursday. Decorative eggs were cunningly hidden amongst the Early Years play equipment, with class after class coming to hunt down the numbered eggs before dashing back to the Community Room to discover their chocolatey surprises. Judging by the eggcitement and smiling faces, the children absolutely loved it!

   

  Click the link below for all the photos on the PTA page:

  http://www.normanpannell.com/pta/

  

• NP Eggstrodinary Easter Bonnet Parade!

  Thu 24 Mar 2016 Mr. Simpson

  We were absolutely blown away today by the amazing entries into our Easter Bonnet Parade.  The children and parents went to eggstrodinary lengths to create such creative eggsibits.

   

  Click on the link below to have a look at all the eggcellent photos from the catwalk parade:

  http://www.normanpannell.com/school-council/

  

• Great NP Bake Off for Sports Relief

  Tue 22 Mar 2016 Mr. Simpson

  Congratulations to all of the children and families who made such an incredible range of delicious and creative cakes for the Sports Relief 'Great Norman Pannell Bake Off'. In total we raised £133, some of which will be used for the prizes, but most of which will be donated to such a great cause.

   

  Please click the link below to see the pictures of the scumptious cakes in all their glory:

  http://www.normanpannell.com/school-council/

• Year 3 visit the Big Little Library

  Thu 03 Mar 2016 Miss Lamont

  On Thursday, Year 3 visited the new Big Little Library at Belle Vale shopping centre, where they met Leon and June from TV show Gogglebox.

   

  Please click on the link below to see the pictures on the Y3 class page...

   

  http://www.normanpannell.com/year-3/

• World Book Day - Children and staff celebrate in style!

  Thu 03 Mar 2016

  Congratulations to all the children (and their parents!) for the incredible effort that went into today's amazing World Book Day costumes.  Well done also to all the staff who also looked fabulous in a range of wonderful outfits.

   

  Please click the links below to visit some photos:

   

  English page: (scroll down to the bottom of the page)

  http://www.normanpannell.com/english/ 

   

  Reception page: (scroll down to the bottom of the page)

  http://www.normanpannell.com/reception/

   

  Nursery page:

  http://www.normanpannell.com/nursery/

   

• Wedding of the Century in Reception

  Fri 12 Feb 2016 Mr. Simpson

  Reception class ended the half term in style by participating in a beautiful Friendship Wedding held in the main hall this morning.

   

  The blushing bride, Summer, and handsome groom, Callum, were joined in lasting friendship, supported by flower girls, best man, ushers, father of the bride, choir and photographer.  It was a truly magical occasion that will live long in the memories of all that were there.

   

  Congratulations to Miss Gold and all of the Early Years team for their creativity, passion and dedication to make such a fabulous event happen.  Many thanks also to Cheryl Lee (cake-maker), Chris Brown (vicar) and all the parents who helped make it an unforgettable day.  Have a lovely half term EYFS!

   

  Here are just a few pictures as a quick taste of the magic, we will put more photos and videos up after half term...

  

• Ski Trip 2016

  Sat 06 Feb 2016 Miss Lewis, Mr. Simpson and Mr. Barbour

  On Saturday morning, five excited young men from Norman Pannell set off on this year's ski trip to the Alp: Brian, Joseph and Louis from Y5, Ben from Y4 and Mr. Barbour.  They were joined by one of our governors, Charlie Coyne, and a number of children and staff from other schools.

   

  We will use this page to give updates as their wonderful week in the snow unfolds, including news and pictures, as we get them...

   

  Saturday 6th February:

   

  The boys were waved off by parents and Miss Lewis from Edge Lane Retail Park at 7:30am this morning. After a couple of hours, our first update - everyone safely checked in, through customs and waiting with great anticipation on the runway ready to fly off to the snowy slopes.  I think Mr. Barbour might just be the most excited of all...

   

  Sunday 7th February

   

  Good morning everyone!  While we begin a lazy Sunday morning in Liverpool, the boys are finishing their breakfast and getting ready to hit the slopes.  The flight yesterday went smoothly and, despite some heavy traffic and a slightly delayed arrival at the hotel, the boys are in good spirits and keen to get started.

   

  Afternoon / Evening Update:

   

  "Snowed all day today... none stop, was beautiful!" says Mr. Barbour.  The group have spent their first full day on the slopes in fresh powdery snow.  As the newcomer, Ben has been complimented by the group leader for his rapid progress.  Everyone is having a fantastic time and representing the school brilliantly!

   

  Tonight is Quiz Night in the hotel and Mr. Barbour is the Bingo caller!  Is there anything he can't do?

   

  Monday 8th February

   

  Check out the picture from the slopes!!!  We'll try to update later...

  Mr. Barbour says: "Just returned to the hotel - another excellent day!"

  It looks like they're having a rather good time!

   

  Tuesday 9th February

   

  Mr. Barbour kindly updated me at 6:17am this morning (thanks for that!)  He tells me Louis was his star skier yesterday for helping everyone and persevering when he fell over.  "The boys have been amazing!" Mr. Barbour was pleased to tell us.

   

  Lunchtime: "Another great morning!" comes the enthusiastic report. "It snowed like this all morning..." (see winter wonderland forest picture)

   

  Wednesday 10th February

   

  "Today was so cold my beard froze!" explained Mr. Barbour.  "Ben has been telling all about his first time on a blue run - 'it was amazing and fast!' Ben said.  After that the boys visited the souvenir shop."

   

  Another brilliant day all round!  

   

  Thursday 11th February

   

  A special treat tonight from the summit of a magnificent mountain scene - watch a short video message from the boys saying hello to us all - click on 'Gallery' and follow the link!

   

  Top marks to Louis for his witty greeting: "Ski you later!" (I think he's quite proud of that one!)

   

  The boys are so happy and relaxed, and the scenery is breathtaking!

   

  Friday 12th February

   

  The last full day of action on the slopes ended with the famous awards evening.  Our four boys took the prestigious 'Best Table Award', and then followed that up with individual awards: Louis - Best Diary; Brian - Best Pupil; Joseph - Best Technical Skier; and Ben - Most Improved Skier.

   

  We are very proud of the boys, and look forward to welcoming them home and hearing about all their adventures!

   

  Saturday 13th February

   

  The boys are on their way home!  

   

  PM - After a delayed flight, the ski trip arrived safely at about 8:30pm in Childwall.  What an amazing adventure for each of the four boys, who represented the school extremely well in terms of both their skiing ability and behaviour.

   

  I am sure everybody involved would like to join me in thanking Mr. Barbour for taking the children out to the Alps for a whole week, giving up his time away from family and friends to enable the boys to have such an unforgettable experience.  

   

  Many thanks also to Miss Lewis who, despite not going on the trip herself, put a massive amount of time into the organisation of the ski trip, without which it would not have happened.  

   

  Finally thanks to our school governor, Charlie Coyne, and the Liverpool Schools Ski Association for inviting and helping our school to be involved.

   

  Have a great half term everyone!

   

  Mr. Simpson