Using our World War 2 display!

We love to use our displays to help us learn. We enjoy exploring the books and objects related to our new topics!

Remembrance Day

Each class made a poppy to add to our outside Remembrance Day display.

Museum visit

Our School Trip 14.11.2023

Maya Archaeologist!

Today we had an extremely special visitor to Y6, the amazing Maya Archaeologist Dr. Diane. We have learned so much today about this ancient civilisation!

Toys old and new

Year 1 took a trip to the Museum of Liverpool to learn about toys from the past and from the present.

Art

Year 5 experimented with different ways to make Greek comedy and tragedy theatre masks.

Sefton Park Palm House visit

Year 5 had a wonderful morning at the Palm House. They took part in art and craft activities. They also learnt about the history of the beautiful structure and about some of the fabulous plants which can be found there.

Art

Year 5 had a wonderful afternoon creating Ancient Greek comedy and tragedy masks. The children are extremely creative and they really enjoy expressing themselves through art.

History

Year 5 enjoyed researching into the achievements of the Ancient Greeks and how their legacy is a part of our daily lives.

We are historians

Year 4 became historians today when they used a variety of sources to research Ancient Civilisations.

Museum trip

Year 4 went to the World Museum Liverpool to take part in an Ancient Egyptian workshop, we got the chance to look around the Egyptian display and handle some real artefacts

Lest we forget

Year 5 led a beautiful remembrance prayer and liturgy. This included a visit from friend of St Clare’s, Pipe Major James Axon who performed a wonderful lament (Flowers of the Forest).

The Beatles Story

The Beatles Exhibition

Inspired by The Beatles to try new instruments

The Museum of Liverpool Life

Imperial War Museum North

Today we visited the IWM North. We were really excited to revisit our learning on WW1 and we added to our knowledge of WW2. We learned about the effects of war and the value of peace. We also got to take part in a two minute silence at 11am to mark Armistice Day.

A real Lowry painting!

Whilst at the IWM North, the eagle-eyed children spotted an original Lowry painting! We spent time looking at the figures and discussed the inspiration for the painting being WW2. What joy this was to see as we studied this artist in Autumn 1!

History museum trip

Years 5 and 6 went on wonderful museum trip to the Imperial War Museum in Manchester.

A magnificent Maya morning!

We welcomed Dr. Diane to our classroom this week. She told us all about the Ancient Maya and how they lived their lives. She also brought lots of artefacts for us to explore!

History Ancent Greece

Year 5 enjoyed learning about how artefacts tell us about the culture and life of ancient civilisations.

Greek comedy and tragedy masks

Year 5 created Ancient Greek comedy and tragedy masks. The used plaster of Paris to make the masks and painted them trying show the facial expressions of comedy or tragedy.

Food for thought

Year 5 had an amazing time stepping back in time to make Viking pottage with the fantastic team from Food for Thought! The children loved getting hands-on with the ingredients and learning how the Vikings cooked their meals.

Black history live assembly

Black History Month

In year 1 we learnt all about Rosa Parks.

Black history art.

Year 5 created fantastic art work in the style of American artist Alma Thomas.

The Beatles Museum

Year 5 Remembrance celebration

Year 5 led a thoughtful celebration of the word about Remembrance, sharing reflections, poems, and prayers to honour those who have served. We were also joined by our friend of the school, Pipe Major James Axon, who performed beautifully on the yard, creating a moving and memorable tribute for everyone

Imperial War Museum

Year 5 enjoyed an inspiring visit to the Imperial War Museum in Manchester. The children explored fascinating exhibits, discovered real stories from history, and deepened their understanding of remembrance and the impact of war. It was a memorable and thought-provoking day for everyone.