Personal Development: Gallery
Date: 11th Oct 2024 @ 8:01am
This week we have continued to enjoy our 'Farm Shop' role play. The children have had new produce to sell including leeks, potatoes, sweet potatoes, onions and carrots. They have loved being the shop keeper and dressing up!
The children have loved reading ‘A Squash and a Squeeze’ and can now retell the story themselves. In English we have read ‘Homes’ by Ellis Carson, whilst still thinking about poor Mr Bear in ‘Peace at Last’, who cannot get any sleep!
The children have continued to be in awe of autumn and we have talked about how God made everything in our world. They have made autumn salt paintings and explored autumnal colours. The children have listened to a range of songs about our beautiful world. They have met Sophia the Sloth to learn about Catholic Social Teaching and stewardship.
Outside the children have enjoyed refining their gross motor skills on the bikes and by making trampoline parks out of the crates!
Date: 9th Oct 2024 @ 12:03pm
As part of CAFOD Family Fast Day, pupils in KS2 were given the opportunity to join our CAFOD Simple Lunch.
Instead of their usual school dinner, these KS2 pupils chose to have a simple lunch of soup, bread and fruit, to show Solidarity and respect Human Dignity two of our Catholic Social Teaching principles. This showed how we can think of others who are less fortunate than ourselves and only have our fair share.
Whole School - Sign Language Awareness Week
Date: 30th Sep 2024 @ 5:03pm
We celebrated Sign Language Awareness week by inviting Father Mark into school to teach us some sign language.
We spoke about why Sign Language is important so that everyone is treated fairly and justly, linking to our Year of Justice and the Catholic Social Teaching principle of Human Dignity.
Father Mark wrote a prayer with our help that we will use throughout our Year of Justice and we learnt the signs for fair, hunger, thirst and rights.
We also then followed this up by learning how to spell our own names in British Sign Language, taking home a sheet to share this with our families.
"My name was really hard to sign because I have a double letter" - William
"I really enjoyed working with Father Mark, I'm excited to hear the final prayer" - Penelope
Y5 - Townhall Visit - Democracy and Parliament Week
Date: 26th Sep 2024 @ 12:42pm
Today, Year 5 went to the Townhall to meet the Mayor. We had a lovely trip and learned lots about democracy and the history of Widnes and Runcorn.
Josh: I enjoyed our trip because I live in Halton
Mia: I loved pretending to be the Mayoress
Date: 26th Sep 2024 @ 12:13pm
Year 5 took part in Bikeability. Level 1 was learning how to use signs when out on the road and level 2 was going out on the roads using these signs.
Emmie: I was nervous at first but I got used to it.
Ebony: I really enjoyed it.
Ruby: The skills we learned we will be able to use through life.
Y3 & Y4 - Visit to Martin Mere Wetland
Date: 23rd Sep 2024 @ 7:47am
On Thursday 19th Year 3 and Year 4 went on our first educational visit to Martin Mere Wetland.
There we found Ava, an osprey who had magically turned half human. She gave us challenges to connect with nature and learn about the wild around us.
She also set us a challenge, to complete 10 more nature activities at home to become a 'Guardian of the Wild'.
When we returned to school, we discussed how this linked to our 'Creation & Covenant' work in RE, and that we are all stewards of God's world. That we must appreciate it, care for it and nurture it.
So far, 3 of us have become Guardians, with many more on our way to achieve our badges.
"I was surprised when we saw Ava, she was from our story at school" - Connie
"I really liked the activity when we made friends with a tree, we had to close our eyes and use our other senses to get to know the tree" - Ethan
"My favourite birds that I saw were the flamingos, they were all standing on one leg" - Jack
Whole School - Visit from Imran Kotwal for Islam week
Date: 22nd Sep 2024 @ 1:40pm
On Friday 2oth September, Imran Kotwal visited school to help us with our learning about the religion of Islam.
As a Muslim, Imran shared some important items with us and talked about how they are used in daily life, particularly with prayer.
We saw prayer mats and photographs of different mosques, as well as sweet smelling oil which can be used as part of the cleaning ritual before prayer.
Imran also told us about the prophet Muhammad, a key person for Muslims.
This is what some of the children felt about the visit in Year 1 and 2.
"It was really good to know about it all."
"I liked finding out new stuff."
"The best bit was watching how Imran prayed."
"I know that praying is very important to lots of people."
"Religions are sometimes not all the same."
"Everyone is special themselves."
Y3 - P4C - Who is in charge of the world?
Date: 6th Sep 2024 @ 2:30pm
As our first session of RE this week, we discussed the P4C question
Who is in charge of the world?
Lots of us said 'God' to begin with, but as we built on each other's answers we critiqued what 'in charge' means
Alice thought this mean you are responsible and have to look after something
Emily used the example that if you buy something then you are in charge of it
James built on this by saying, if you invite someone to your house then your are in charge
When we returned to our question, our thoughts had changed, now some of us thought that everyone is in charge of the world, because it is our responsibility to protect it.
Y1 - P4C - Can Children Look After the World?
Date: 5th Sep 2024 @ 2:35pm
The children started the year by thinking about our world in preparation for exploring creation during our RE lessons. We looked at our stimulus and devloped our own question 'Can children look after the world?'. Some of our responses were:
Sometimes it’s not safe to.
Yes, because the world will be good if they do.
No because they are too small.
Yes, because everyone can keep everyone safe.
Yes, because it is everyone’s job.
Whole School - End of Year Awards
Date: 23rd Jul 2024 @ 2:24pm
We celebrated the end of the school year all together.
In particular we gave awards and trophies to some of our Year 6 leavers.
Every single one of them has been brilliant it was so hard to choose
Stars of the Year:
Progress Awards:
Citizen of the Year:
We also honoured our school leaders throughout the year groups who have been play leaders, peer mediators, reading buddies, RE ambassadors, class and environment forum representatives and house captains.
We also gave certificates to everyone who has taken part in an afterschool or lunchtime club.
We gave out our next round of Read to Succeed prizes to those children in Year 5 and 6 who have read consistently at home this term
Those children who had been present in every single day of the year received some prizes, and everyone who had been in school on time every day this term went into a raffle for some larger prizes.
Finally we gave out everyone's Golden Certificates, to those who have followed the school rules consistently this term.
Date: 9th Jul 2024 @ 8:34am
After our success in market place last week, the children wanted to continue playing our 'Hook a Duck' game.
"Quick before the timer runs out" - Meredith
"Ahhh get the ducks" - Gracie
"Quick!!" - Tommy
Whole School - St Basil's Marketplace
Date: 5th Jul 2024 @ 10:56am
We all had a chance on Friday afternoon to visit our annual St Basil's Marketplace
Throughout the week, we have been creating, budgeting and presenting our items in year groups to sell.
There are activities to try our luck at, such as sweets in the jar, guess the name of the teddy and coordinate treasure maps
We also have a chance to play some carnival games to win prizes, including hook a duck, tombola, penalty shoot outs and a coconut shy.
This year our MartketPlace has raised ...
EYFS - People Who Help Us Bikes
Date: 3rd Jul 2024 @ 7:40pm
How lucky are we! This week we have had all new bikes delivered. We now have a police car, ambulance and fire engine.
The children have loved pedalling around the track and dressing up.
“Watch out there is a fire!” – Harry
“We’ve been called to a robbery!” – Grace
“The doctor is on his way!” – Ezra
Date: 3rd Jul 2024 @ 7:36pm
What lovely weather we have had! This week we have loved being outside in the sunshine.
We have worked together to make dens and hammocks to relax in.
We talked about sun safety as a class and how we keep our bodies healthy.
“I love the swing” – Harry
“I’m in the den” – Elliott
“It’s so nice outside” – Sophia
Date: 2nd Jul 2024 @ 7:15pm
This week we have been learning about a very special person, Saint George.
We found out that he lived a very long time ago and was a soldier. He protected people and tried to do good things. We discovered that he was known for rescuing someone from a dragon!
We learnt that he is the patron saint of England and that the English flag is called the St George’s cross.
Date: 2nd Jul 2024 @ 6:54pm
This week we have been learning all about the People Who Help Us in our community.
The children have loved dressing up as these special people.
We asked the children who are some of the people that help us?
"We have learnt about nurses, doctors and ambulance drivers" - Jonas
"Policeman" - Elliott
"Bin drivers and rubbish men" - Polly
"Our teachers who teach us in school" - Delilah
"Bus drivers" - Matthew
"Firemen and women" - Zach
Date: 2nd Jul 2024 @ 6:27pm
This week, EYFS have been learning about Chinese New Year. The children found out about this very old festival and its traditions.
They looked at the timeline of Chinese New Year. We found out that on New Year’s Eve, families spend time together and share a special, traditional Chinese meal. On New Year’s Day, the children wake up to red envelopes which contain money and lollies. In the evening, families celebrate in the street with fireworks. These are set off to frighten evil spirits away.
The children enjoyed Chinese mark making, dressing up in traditional Chinese clothes and food tasting.
Environment Council - Wonky Garden Visit
Date: 1st Jul 2024 @ 4:56pm
The Environment Council took a visit to the Wonky Garden in Widnes.
This is a community garden who have transformed disused land into a space for all to enjoy nature.
We went along with Mrs Sheppard to gather some ideas for our own school grounds work.
We had the chance to harvest some potatoes, which we brought back and cooked with butter and herbs!
The volunteers also gave us some pumpkin plants to plant in our EYFS area. We will keep these nurtured ready for harvesting in Autumn.
Y3 & Y4 - Visit to Liverpool Empire Theatre: Awful Auntie
Date: 1st Jul 2024 @ 4:45pm
After reading Awful Auntie by David Walliams as our class novel, everyone in Year 3 and 4 took a trip to Liverpool Empire Theatre to see the production performed live!
We travelled on the train to Lime Street Station, then took our seats in the stalls ready for the show.
"Even though we knew what was going to happen, it was really exciting seeing the book come to life!" - Annie
"I've read the book twice, I was so excited to see the show and it did not disappoint" - Henry
"I've never been to the theatre before, it was an amazing building and I really want to go again now" - Jacob
Y5 - How To Look After Your Teeth Visit
Date: 21st Jun 2024 @ 1:59pm
Year 5 were lucky enough to learn all about how to look after our teeth thanks to Kerry and Sandra
I enjoyed the activity were we brushed the teeth - Alex
I learned that you shouldn't rinse after brushing because it takes away the floride that protects your teeth - Isla
I learned that you should only use a pea sized amount of toothpaste when you brush - Rosie
Date: 21st Jun 2024 @ 7:40am
Everyone in school took part in our annual Fun Run to raise contributions for PTA school projects.
Unfortunately due to the weather this year we could not take part all together on our field.
Instead each class took their turn to complete laps of our playground track in Fancy Dress.
We counted our laps in 10 minutes.
"I always look forward to the Fun Run. This year I brought my dinosaur costume but still managed to do 15 laps!" - Josh Y4
"I really enjoy dressing up every year and doing the laps with my friends. We always end up on the same because we run side by side" - Holly Y5
"I'm sad that this was my last Fun Run in St Basil's. I managed to do 26 laps this time" - Alma Y6
Date: 19th Jun 2024 @ 1:46pm
To celebrate or first week in EYFS, we brought in our favourite teddy bears from home and had a Teddy Bear's Picnic! We had jam sandwiches, biscuits, juice and sausage rolls! We all made our own teddy bear headbands to wear for the picnic. The children enjoyed talking about their favourite teddy bear with their new friends! What a lovely day!
"My favourite teddy bear sleeps with me." - Delilah
"Mine is a bunny because it is my favourite animal." - Polly
Y3 & Y4 - Visit to Delamere Forest
Date: 18th Jun 2024 @ 9:46am
Year 3 and 4 spent a wonderful day at Delamere forest doing lots of different things. To start the day, the children took a long walk up to Old Pale to take in the great views and what we can see in the North, South, East and West.
The rest of the day consisted of a walk around the forest, den building, sketching, natural artwork made from stones and sticks and a treasure hunt looking for different types of trees and plants.
Y5 - Visit to the Lowry Theatre
Date: 12th Jun 2024 @ 10:13am
Y5 enjoyed a live performance at the Lowry to watch 'Boy in the Back of the Class'. This was our class novel which we had been reading in class, then children were very lucky to be able to watch it live! What a fantastic trip.
EY & Y6 - Easter Crafts with Prayer Partners
Date: 10th Jun 2024 @ 2:33pm
We met with our prayer partners to create some Easter crafts.
We made cards, hats, Easter nests and decorated crosses to hang on a tree.
"I liked all of the different activities and helping my prayer partner to make their crafts." Freya
"I liked that we helped the reception children to create things which they could keep as a memory." Matthew
