St Stephen's Goes 'Swish Swish'
On playground duty this morning, Year 6 introduced me to the latest dance craze sweeping the nation (or Kearsley at least). Apparently it's called the Swish Swish (or the Floss) and it's really cool!
I am now officially 'down with the kids'.
Rain Stops Play
The final whistle blew early on the football yard at lunchtime. We've had rain and hail today - keep an eye on the weather forecast because there's SNOW in them there clouds!
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Enrichment Activities Start Friday!
After assembly this morning, all Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 children chose an activity for Friday afternoon's Enrichment Session (2-3pm). The activities will run until half-term and will give everyone the chance to work with children from other classes whilst learning a new skill. Ask your child…
Fund Raising for Charity
Last term, St Stephen's children and parents responded very generously to our charity appeals for the Farnworth Foodbank (Harvest Gifts) and our KEY 103 Christmas Appeal. In addition, earlier this week a certificate arrived to thank St Stephen's School for raising over £600 for Children in Need…
No Room at the Top (Table)
EIGHT guests on Top Table this week meant no room for me! I was happy to be wine waiter to our Star Award winner because I still got a lunch and it was delicious.
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Improving Security at St Stephen's
We've always made the safety of our children our number one priority. Following discussions with parents and governors we've reviewed current procedures and strengthened school security even further by installing a new entry/exit system on the main gates. The new system wil prevent unauthorised…
There Once Was a Class Called Year 4.....
Spent a very enjoyable afternoon teaching Year 4. We looked at a range of forms of poetry and tried our hand at writing Limericks - with some very good (and amusing) results.