Notices:
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT SCHOOL IS OPEN FOR PUPILS FROM 8:30AM EVERY DAY, ALL CHILDREN SHOULD BE IN SCHOOL BY 8:55AM TO START THE SCHOOL DAY
EYFS OPEN EVENING – 16TH DECEMBER @ 4PM – CONTACT SCHOOL FOR DETAILS
ALL IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT OUT VIA THE SCHOOL APP SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR NOTIFICATIONS ON.

Important Dates

Please note that some of the dates below may change, you will be updated via the school app if this happens:

10th December – C7 Coffee Afternoon

11th December – Chocolate Bingo

13th December – KS1 Christmas Performance @ 2pm

16th December – KS2 Christmas Performance @ 2pm

16th December – EYFS Parents Open Evening @ 4pm

17th December – Party Day/Disco

18th December – C1/C2/C3 Unity Theatre Trip

18th December – Reception Stay and Play

19th December – C4/C5/C6 Unity Theatre Trip

20th December – School Closes

6th January – INSET DAY

7th January – School Re-opens

Term Dates

Autumn Term 2 – 2024

Friday 20th December 2024 School closes at 1:15pm for half term

 

Spring Term 1 – 2025

Tuesday 7th January 2025 Children return to school for Spring Term 1
Friday 14th February 2025 School closes at 3:15pm for half term

Spring Term 2 – 2025

Monday 24th February 2025 Children return to school for Spring Term 2
Thursday 3rd April 2025 School closes at 1:15pm for half term

Summer Term 1 – 2025

Tuesday 22nd April 2025 Children return to school for Summer Term 1
Monday 5th May 2025 May Day – School Closed
Monday 26th May 2025 School closes at 3:15pm for half term

Summer Term 2 – 2025

Monday 2nd June 2025 Children return to school for Summer 2
Friday 18th July 2025 School closes at 1:15pm for Summer Holidays
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EYFS Open Evening – 16th December 2024

07-12-2024
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Nighlights

25-11-2024

Class 6 have been using crumbles to create night lights. We looked at how we can program a crumble to display different coloured lights, children then researched different styles of night lights and create their own design on the net of a 3D shape . Using a crumble kit, children were able to code the crumble to use different coloured lights to get their nightlight to light up!  

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Planetarium Trip

25-11-2024

This term Reception have been learning all about the story ‘Star in the Jar’ in English, Reception has explored space, light and dark in science. On Friday some of the Reception class explored the Planetarium at the Museum, the children watched an informative video about ‘the Little Star that Could’ which explained all about our solar system and all the different planets in our universe.

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Sugar Awareness Week

22-11-2024

Year 4 had today an assembly about Sugar Awareness. We learnt about how much sugar food have and what it is the impact in our bodies.

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NSPCC

21-11-2024

we really enjoyed having the NSPCC and Buddy in class to teach us how to ‘Speak out and Stay Safe’.

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Multi Sports Programme

20-11-2024

Class 6 took part in the Multi Sports Programme at John Moore’s University yesterday. We learnt new skills in football and netball, playing alongside students at the university.

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Schools Parliament

13-11-2024

Some representatives from our School Council joined lots of other schools at the School Parliament Conference, listening to others schools discussing the UNICEF rights of the child. After listening to the presentations, they thought about what they would like to do in school to show how we meet these rights.

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Out of the Blue Art Club

06-11-2024

This week the children enjoyed creating self portraits using a variety of materials. It was great to see lots of creativity and artistic talent on show.

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Spooky Science

06-11-2024

Y6 enjoyed some spooky science lessons at Liverpool University this week, making potions, finding out about anti-bodies, observing bugs under microscopes and finding out about proteins. We loved the hands-on sessions with the experts!

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Film Club

06-11-2024

Our film club are enjoying being in the new building to watch ‘Sing’ enjoying a sing a long with the hits.

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Spooky Science

06-11-2024

Class 5 enjoyed an exciting day of experiments at the University of Liverpool for a Spooky Science event. The children looked under microscopes, made potions, learned about antibodies and watched a dangerous experiment!

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Pumpkin Picking 🎃

24-10-2024

Reception enjoyed their pumpkin picking trip, this trip allowed children to have first hand experiences of life cycles, growth and discuss their prior learning. They were able to recognise the pumpkin seeds and flowers before choosing a variety of pumpkins to take back to school. They also had the opportunity to pick some corn which we will cook and eat 🌽.

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LJMU Sports Hall

22-10-2024

The children enjoyed a fun sports session at LJMU Sports Hall, taking part in different activities that tested skill and teamwork!

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NSPCC workshops

22-10-2024

The children welcome visitors from the NSPCC to learn all about staying safe and they met Buddy, the special mascot who encourages children to speak out to a trusted adult.

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Fire Station

11-10-2024

What a fantastic trip to the fire station this week! We were able to compare what we have learned about The Great Fire of London to the equipment they use today.

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Trip to Chester – Romans in Britain

09-10-2024

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Trip to Chester- Romans in Britain

09-10-2024
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Reading Buddies

07-10-2024

Our reading buddies have enjoyed reading together again this year. Some pupils enjoyed sharing some brand new non-fiction books together, finding out lots of information about plants and flowers.

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Trip to the Pumpkin Patch 🎃

04-10-2024

We had a fantastic time visiting the Pumpkin Patch, we enjoyed exploring the big open field looking for different sized and coloured Pumpkins.

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Visit to Mere Tun – Anglo Saxons

30-09-2024

The children tasted what life was like for the Anglo Saxons, with a visit to Mere Tun, at Martin Mere. The class experienced settlement life – practising weapons skills, thatching, weaving and foraging.

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Thank you!

16-07-2024

We were so grateful to one of our Y6 pupils who decided to choose a selection of books for the school library to help other love reading as much as her. Thank you to you and your family for such a generous gift, we wish you every success for the future!

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Summer HAF Programme

08-07-2024
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iSing

24-06-2024

Class 3 had a wonderful time singing on stage at iSing today. We had fantastic singing from the children and had so much fun !! 🎤🎶

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Water Safety

18-06-2024

Thank you to our visitors teaching us the importance of staying safe in and around water. We learnt techniques how to keep ourselves safe and what to do if we see anyone in need of help.

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Forest School Club

17-06-2024

KS1 pupils are enjoying their new after school club, forest school. This week we made toast on the fire and enjoyed eating it with our friends.

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Goodbye Barnstondale!

06-06-2024

Thank you to everybody at Barnstondale who made our residential such a memorable time!

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Evening campfire

04-06-2024

A lovely end to another day at our Barnstondale residential, a campfire with marshmallows, songs and stories!

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Shooting range

04-06-2024

The children practised their shooting skills this afternoon, using a rifle to aim at a target.

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Obstacle run

04-06-2024

These children enjoyed navigating this tricky obstacle course!

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River crossing

04-06-2024

Another example of teamwork this morning as this group completed a harnessed river crossing!!

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Woodlands teamwork

04-06-2024

The children worked really well together to complete the canon run and then supported each other in a rope walk!

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Breakfast time!

04-06-2024

After a good night’s sleep on their first night, the children enjoyed a lovely breakfast in preparation for another day of activities!

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Free time!

03-06-2024

After a fun afternoon of activities, the children enjoyed some of the play equipment in Barnstondale.

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Archery

03-06-2024

Excellent target skills this afternoon, taking careful aim for the bullseye!

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Rock climbing

03-06-2024

The groups enjoyed rock climbing and abseiling this afternoon – a great demonstration of bravery, skills and resilience!

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Barnstondale residential

03-06-2024

After arriving safely, the children began building shelters in the woods!

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Construction club?‍♂️?‍♀️

19-05-2024

It has been a pleasure to work with these lovely children in construction club this term, the children have created some fantastic designs indoors and outdoors.

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Y6 Celebration

17-05-2024

To celebrate the hard work and effort the children have put into preparing for SATS exams was rewarded with an ice-cream in the sunshine. Well done Year 6, we are very proud of your hard work and positive attitude!

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Y6 SATS

10-05-2024

Y6 Pupils will be taking part in SATS exams this week, please remember that all pupils can attend Breakfast Club for free all week and we ask that all pupils are in school by 8:30am at the latest so that they can relax with friends before the start of the test.

Monday – Spelling Punctuation and Grammar

Tuesday – Reading

Wednesday – Maths Papers 1 and 2

Thursday – Maths Paper 3

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Singing around the Camp Fire

30-04-2024

Tonight we finished off our day with a camp fire. Mr Curry played some songs on the guitar and we sang some of our favourites from music lessons and choir club. Before we went back to the accommodation, we talked about things that we are grateful for, shared our favourite part of the trip and discussed what we are most proud of whilst we have been here.

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Paddle Boarding

30-04-2024

Group 3 tried some paddle boarding this afternoon. The weather conditions meant that some children managed to stand up on their boards!

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Low Ropes and Zip Wire

30-04-2024

Group 2 enjoyed the low ropes and the zip wire this afternoon, some of them facing their fears to climb obstacles that were pretty high up!

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Gorge Scrambling

30-04-2024

Group 1 enjoyed a full day activity today, Gorge Scrambling. They explored rugged rocky ravines and their flowing streams and icy pools. They worked brilliantly together to get through the challenges, encouraging each other every step of the way!

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Via Feratta

30-04-2024

Group 3 enjoyed a morning climbing a Via Feratta (Iron Path). They showed bravery and resilience as they faced their fears and they worked brilliantly together as a team.

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Paddleboarding

30-04-2024

Group Two enjoyed a morning on the water, paddle boarding. The headed down to the Menai Strait in their wet suits and jumped into the very chilly water. After getting to grips with the basics of turning, spinning and trying to travel in a straight line, they walked up the shore and travelled back to the beach. It was great to see some brilliant teamwork on display, helping each other to get into the safety equipment and encouraging each other on the boards.

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Anglesey Update

30-04-2024

This morning, some of us enjoyed a brisk walk around the beautiful grounds of the National Trust property next to our adventure centre. We enjoyed taking in our surroundings as we walked along the Menai Strait. We then all enjoyed a delicious breakfast. Today groups are enjoying gorge scrambling, paddle boarding, via ferreta, low ropes and the zip wire. We will post some more updates this evening.

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Day One – Anglesey Residential

29-04-2024

Class 6 are having a brilliant time on their residential. Today the groups have enjoyed time on the zip wire, low ropes, paddle boarding and completing Via Ferrata. We then headed out for our last activity of the day – The Night Line which was a real test of teamwork skills! Our wifi signal isn’t great so we will update as and when we can. The children are having a great time, even in the wind and the rain!

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Parent Cookery Classes

23-04-2024

Over the last few weeks, parents have joined cookery classes on Tuesday afternoons. They have cooked a selection of dishes with Kirsty and this week Mr Verdin joined in to cook a delicious Thai Chicken Curry. If you would like any information about the classes, please speak to Kirsty.

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Science Day!???‍??

13-03-2024

For science day we had a special visit from Mr Stanley. We enjoyed watching Mr Stanley perform lots of different exciting experiments. We learned lots of new things about solids, liquids and gasses and much more!

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Aquarium trip!

08-02-2024
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Premiership Footballer Visit

06-02-2024

We were visited by Everton FC football players, Lewis Dobbin and Joao Virginia who took the time out of their busy training schedule to visit school to play a competitive game of bench ball with some pupils. After the session, they sat down to discuss the importance of exercise and keeping fit and healthy and the impact that sport can have on our mental health and wellbeing.

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Reading Buddies visit JMU

29-01-2024

Some of our reading buddies were invited to John Moores University library to talk about reading and books with some Childhood Studies University students. They discussed some of the books in the library, why they selected them and their thoughts on the content and illustrations.

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A Special Visitor

20-12-2023

We had a very special visitor in school on party day, every class had the opportunity to visit the grotto and they left with some gifts.

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New Kit Sponsor

20-12-2023

Thank you very much to The Women’s Institution who have very kindly donated money to school to purchase new football kits and is the new sponsor of one of our team kits.

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Recognition Trip to Bowling

20-12-2023

Some children enjoyed a trip to Hollywood Bowl today as a celebration for their excellent behaviour.

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New Kit Sponsor

20-12-2023

Thank you very much to JCSports_Massage who has very kindly donated money to school to purchase new football kits and is the new sponsor of one of our team kits.

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Autumn 2 – Newsletter

19-12-2023
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Reception Stay and Play

14-12-2023

Thank you to all of the parents who joined us for a Stay and Play session this week. It was great to see so many of you there and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did!

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Shy Lowen

11-12-2023

The children had a fantastic last session at Shy Lowen today, the children gave a presentation about their horse to the group. They then enjoyed rides on Thunder and Holly. They were all amazing!

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Chocolate Bingo

07-12-2023

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Chocolate Bingo, the event was a complete sell-out with the tickets going in less than 10 minutes. Our Christmas events have helped to raise money for school fund and we appreciate all of your support. Please make sure you have app notifications switched on so that you do not miss out on any upcoming events.

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Pleasant Street Primary School

Pleasant Street, Liverpool L3 5TS
Tel: 0151 709 3802
Email: pleasant-ao@pleasantstreet.liverpool.sch.uk