It is always wonderful to see our children sitting facing me in assembly, to hear them talk about what images they can see on the screen or the music they can hear. It is great to see them make connections and share ideas about what the assembly focus is. This week, they watched a short movie, ‘For the birds’.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjoDEQqyTig

This video brilliantly illustrates how hard it can be to fit into a new group of friends – especially if you are a little bit different. This was a great way to stimulate discussion about how we can embrace differences, not use them to discriminate. Everyone in assembly could retell the story with a more positive outcome.

Thank you to Y2 who then designed birds of all different shapes, colours and sizes!

This was a great way to start 2017!

With our love of good, nutritious food and an active lifestyle, Prescot Primary is well-poised to work with Knowsley ‘Schools 4 Health’ initiative. Lexie Groom, Healthy Communities Facilitator,  has already seen how much we promote good health in many ways across school – from our rich sporting curriculum, to our well-balanced menus and the ongoing access to fruit in every year group.

As a result of this, Lexie came into school to present us with our ‘Schools 4 health’ Bronze Award. We already have ideas for our Silver, which include working collaboratively with Lexie and the team to deliver top quality workshops and PE sessions to our children and CPD to staff.

Look out for more ‘healthy lifestyle’ promotions as the year moves on.