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• Antibullying week—13th—17th November 2023

  Fri 17 Nov 2023 Mr Hackett

  The theme of this year’s Antibullying week was ‘Make a noise about bullying’ where we reminded children to talk to an adult if they are worried about bullying and to show kindness through their actions. The children wore  ‘odd socks’ to help understand the message that we are all special and unique and should not be teased for being different.  As well as special assemblies each class contributed to the theme in their own way.

   

  Rec– Made a recipe for friendship and posters to show how they looked after each another

  Y1— Read stories that supported the theme and made ‘Good friend hand wreaths’

  Y2— Designed posters on how to ‘make a noise about bullying’

  Y3—Looked at cyberbullying and what a positive and negative response to on-line bullying would be

  Y4—Worked together to write antibullying poetry

  Y5—Wrote antibullying poems and designed posters around the ‘make some noise’ theme

   

  Y6 worked on one of their passport activities which was to design an event for the school.  They planned and delivered a fabulous day of antibullying workshops for other classes to take part in.  Activities included friendship chains, bullying Bingo, board games, making ‘make a noise’ shakers, Odd Socks puzzles and ‘Small Girl Big World’ scenario plays.  Everyone enjoyed the Y6 workshops and we all enjoyed sharing work completed in Antibullying week in Monday’s worship.  

   

  

• Remembrance Services

  Sun 12 Nov 2023 Mr Hackett

  Each year we like to commemorate our local links with the Ringtail Airfield by attending the Ringtail Memorial Service held on the 11th November each year.  This year Callum represented the  school superbly on Saturday 11th by laying a wreath on behalf of the Lordsgate community at the memorial and taking part in the service. 

   We were also invited by the local council to the Burscough and District memorial service of Remembrance held on Sunday 12th November.  It was lovely to be part of this community event alongside the other local youth organisation such as guides, brownies, rainbows, scouts etc which many of our children attend.  It was great that this year eight Lordsgate children represented the school in the parade and took part in the service. A special mention to Charlotte and Annie in Y6 who represented the school by reading out names from the Roll of Honour, the fallen whose names are inscribed on the memorial and laying stones  We were very proud of their contribution to the service speaking clearly and with confidence.  Thank you also to Stevie, Kaden, Hugo, Eva, Sophie and Daniel who braved the weather to attend.

   

  

• Harvest Service - Harvest of Love

  Fri 13 Oct 2023 Mr Hackett

  On Friday 13th October all the children attended St John’s church to take part in our annual Harvest Service.  This year our service was called ‘Harvest of Love’ as we were;  thanking God that he loves us and provides for us, sharing our love and thinking of others and showing how we can love God’s world (all aspects of our curriculum strands).  Each class did a short presentation, we sung a song in British Sign Language called ‘Together’ and our choir gave a rendition of ‘You can count on me’.  Here is each classes contribution:

   

  Reception—What we are thankful for and a harvest song

  Y1—Thankful for breakfast and cereal and thinking about what Ugandan children might have during their day

  Y2—Thankful for God’s creation and how we should look after it

  Y3—’Harvest for the World’ song

  Y4—St John’s Classrooms for Kiyindi appeal and ‘It’s a Wonderful World’ song

  Y5—Food miles and how we should consider where our food comes from

  Y6—Pearl of Africa Choir visit and ‘Asante’ song and dance

  As part of the service we reminded families that we are also collecting for St John’s chosen charity of Classrooms for Kiyindi, also in Uganda.  A group of people, including ex-pupils from Lordsgate will be visiting next year to help the classrooms to be built.  Once again thank you for your generous donations and sponsorship.

  Videos of the reception, Year 3’s, Year 4’s, year 6’s and choir singing in church can be found in the event gallery on the school website.

   

  

• Pearl of Africa Choir Visit - 9th October 2023

  Mon 09 Oct 2023 Mr Hackett

  On Monday 9th October the children from the Pearl of Africa Choir, Uganda visited Lordsgate school.  The day began with an introductory assembly where we greeted our visitors with a song from our school choir ‘You can count on me’.  During the day each class had an opportunity to take part in a drumming or singing workshop.  There was also dancing and opportunities for questions and answers.  Children also bought Ugandan crafts from the craft stall with money generously supplied by families.  During lunchtime the children of the choir mixed with Lordsgate children which was a magical thing to see and a great experience for our children.  At the end of the day we showcased what we had achieved in  the drumming and singing workshops and there was time for more songs and dances from the Pearl of Africa Choir.  This musical extravaganza continued into the evening when we hosted a concert with the choir where we were treated to more Ugandan songs and dances and our school choir (and some of our ex-pupils) sung their entry into the Last Choir Singing competition—the Ugandan song ‘Siyahamba’.  The finale and memorable moment of the evening was our children  who attended the concert taking to the stage to sing along with the Pearl of Africa to the Song ‘Asante’ (meaning ‘Thank you God for the children).  Thank you for anyone who attended and thanks to the school choir and Mrs Donohue for enhancing the day with songs from our children.  The purpose of the whole event was to help raise money for the Molly and Paul foundation who run schools, homes and provide education and medicines for young people in Uganda. 

  

• Y6 Camp out 2023

  Fri 06 Oct 2023 Mr Hackett

  On Friday 6th October Y6 completed their passport event camping out on the school field. Children have enjoyed pitching the tents, playing team games, eating in the outdoors, doing craft and finishing the night by the camp fire singing songs and toasting marshmallows.  Mr Tilley, Mr Plowman and Mrs Hillman were delighted with all the children's teamwork, enthusiasm and behaviour.

  

• Y6 Residential Trip Day 4

  Thu 06 Jul 2023 Mrs Robinson

  Another fun packed day here at PGL. After a big breakfast the children spent the morning doing two activities out of Zip Wire, Survival Skills and Buggy Building. After lunch all the groups joined together to build rafts and then sail them! Lots of fun was has by all, the children do like to make sure everyone gets wet! This class are all amazing eaters and enjoy the variety of salads and fruit on offer. We are now enjoying a Silent Disco that is not so silent with all the singing!

  

• Y6 PGL Residential Day 3

  Wed 05 Jul 2023 Mr Hackett

  Another great day , weather continues to be fine - no rain showers as yet.  Some groups completed the challenge course and puzzle park from yesterdays activities.  Our new challenge for today was 'Jacob's Ladder', children showed excellent team work to pull classmates to the top of the giant ladder. This afternoon was canoeing on the lovely little river which runs through the site.  Children enjoyed the peaceful paddle followed by a crazy ending getting soaked.  We have just competed tea and are preparing for our evening activity - Capture the Flag.  Everyone doing great, we are impressed with their resilience, bravery and enthusiasm.

  

• Y6 PGL Residential Day 2

  Tue 04 Jul 2023 Mr Hackett

  An action packed day of activities on day 2 of PGL.  Groups have taken on the Trapeze Challenge - otherwise known as the 'leap of faith' - this was a favourite of many children.  Another favourite was the climbing wall , with many children reaching the top of the tower.  Other activities have included sensory trail, problem solving, challenge course and high ropes.  The children all slept well in their rooms and are really enjoying the PGL food.  This evening the day was rounded off with a fun campfire experience with lots of songs and of course toasted marshmellows.  Children are just setting down for the night - a lot of tired children!!  Looking forward to our first wet activity tomorrow - canoing on the lake.

  

• Y6 PGL Residential Day 1

  Mon 03 Jul 2023 Mr Hackett

  Y6 set off at lunchtime for their five day residential at PGL Boreatton Hall, Shropshire.  After a very smooth and uneventful journey we arrived on site at 2.30pm and were quickly familiarised with our accommodation.  Before tea children got a full tour of the site and played games in front of our cabins led by our 'groupie' Bella.  All the children ate well and there were lots of empty plates including Ebony's (she told me to say that mum!).  Our evening activity was 'Passport to the World', a sort of orienteering activity to find flags and information about different countries.  This seems to have tired the children out and they are settled in rooms ready for bed!  A great first day.

  

• Coronation Lunch & Big Help Out

  Fri 05 May 2023 Mrs Hill

  On Friday 5th May we got into the spirit of the Coronation weekend by organising a combined Big Lunch and Big Help out day.

   

  At midday families arrived armed with picnic blankets and joined the children for a lovely picnic lunch provided by our school kitchens. The weather was initially lovely and there was a wonderful community atmosphere on the playground as families, children and staff mingled in the sunshine.  A torrential downpour at 12.30pm didn't dampen the spirts and after a quick wet play we were able to return outside and finish with a rendition of ‘God Save the King’.

  As part of the afternoon a group of volunteers answered the call for the ‘Big Help Out’ to help with some much needed jobs around the school. Our volunteers tidied the storage container, trimmed back areas in the wildlife garden, put up signs, hung bird boxes and bird feeders, planted bedding plants in our Values Garden, cleaned and tidied the Reception outdoor area and sorted books in the library!!  All in two hours, filling a skip in record time.  A massive Thank You to all the helpers for giving time to support the gardening effort and  a big  thank you to the following local Companies for their support and donations: 

   Ormskirk Skips.—Free Skip for the day

  Ring O Bells Plant Nursery : Donated a wonderful selection of bedding plants, strawberry plants and shrubs

  Additive Manufacturing Solutions Ltd. : Donation to purchase bark for outside spaces

  Clarkes Golf Centre: Plants and wildlife garden resources