Today we had a very special visit from @AlldaysFarm 🐑🐐🐇 The children were very brave and careful when meeting all of the different animals! They had the chance to brush the pony, feed some Guinea pigs and even hold a snake! Well done, Nursery 👏🏻#RPEnrichment
We had a brilliant day today at @MuseumLiverpool learning all about toys over time, materials they may are made of and worked together to order toys from oldest to newest! Well done year 1 for a fantastic day!🌟✨ #RPEnrichment #RPHistory
Year 5 celebrated #EuropeanDayofLanguages learning how to answer Tienes una mascota? Eating Mrs Tucker’s delicious churros and sketching flamenco style dresses. #RPenrichment #RPmfl
Year 4 had an inspiring visit from @PurvisDanny and Charlotte Holmes from @TeamGB 🤸♂️ ⛷️🇬🇧 They told us all about the determination it takes to reach your goals and put us through our paces in an exercise circuit! #RPPE #RPEnrichment
🎅SAVE THE DATE🤶
🎄🎡Following on from our successful annual Christmas Markets last year, it is back! We have Santa’s grotto, real reindeers, ice rink, fair rides, stalls, food and drinks ⛸️🦌
🎁Friday 15th December 🛍️1 – 4pm
#RPEnrichment #RPMakingMemories
Nursery had a fantastic time during their sponsored circuit with @PurvisDanny from @TeamGB Thank you for your incredible visit and for inspiring and motivating us 🌟🤩 #RPPE #RPEnrichment
Year 3 absolutely loved their @sports4champs circuit with @PurvisDanny ! They worked on their push ups, star jumps, step ups and heard all about Danny’s journey. #RPEnrichment
Reception loved their sponsored circuit with @PurvisDanny from @TeamGB We are feeling healthy and motivated. We hope we have some future gymnasts in the making 🤸♀️ #RPPE #RPEnrichment
We had an inspiring visit from @PurvisDanny who motivated us to complete our sponsored circuit. He told us about his aspirations as a child and how he achieved his dream. @TeamGB #RPEnrichment
Year 4 were really proud to achieve their first forest school stamps of the year with @Littlefoothq 🌳🌳 The children created paintbrushes from natural materials, tided a range of knots and built cairns #RPForestSchool #RPEnrichment
Nursery had the best morning with @Littlefoothq 🌳 We enjoyed going on a bug hunt and creating shelters for all of the different bugs! We then discovered a maple tree and loved finding lots of colourful leaves that had fallen to the ground! 🍁 What a great day! #RPEnrichment 🍂🍃
Reception had the most amazing afternoon with @Littlefoothq we went on a hunt for bugs and snakes and then we worked collaboratively to make bug houses. Then we explored our first knot and made some natural perfume with flowers 💐 #RPEnrichment
Today was the start of our group bikeability sessions! Children started off the day with balancing, indication and confidence building. From this they were able to head out onto the road and put their skills to the test! Well done to all involved 🚲 @BikeabilityUK #RPEnrichment
During our weekly yoga sessions, some year 6’s have been working on deep breathing techniques, routines for calming and mindfulness approaches.🧘♀️✨ #RPEnrichment #RPWellbeing
Thank you to all our Year 5 families who attended our class assembly this week. Thank you for your feedback- the children loved hearing your positive messages. Head over to our y5 Seesaw to hear us sing again. #RPEnrichment
Year 3 had an incredible time in the @World_Museum at their Stone, Bronze and Iron Age workshop. We got to handle real artefacts, learn more about what life was like back then and explore other topics in the museum too! #RPHistory #RPEnrichment
Todays @HelpPicture encouraged us to discuss our own and others achievements. We decided that being kind and giving hugs and stickers is a great start! #RPEnrichment
Well done to all the children of Year 5 who completed their Level 2 Bikeability training this week. #RPEnrichment
We had a great day at Forest School with @Littlefoothq 🌳 We went on a bug hunt, practised our rope skills, created cosy shelters and even got the chance to sit around a warm campfire 🔥 🍂 The children had a brilliant day! #RPEnrichment
Today we had an exciting visit from @AnimalsTakeOver We had the opportunity to meet and hold some amazing animals! We met a bearded dragon, owl, mouse, frog, hedgehog, chinchilla… and even a snake! Nursery were very brave! 🐍🦉🦔🦎 #RPEnrichment #RPScience
Our workshop with @AnimalsTakeOver today allowed us to meet and hold some of the animals we have been learning about in science -amphibians, birds, reptiles and mammals! We spoke about their habitats, diets and sleeping habits too!🐍🦉🐸🦎🐹 #RPScience #RPEnrichment
Our workshop with @AnimalsTakeOver allowed us to meet and hold some of the animals we have been learning about in science. We spoke about what the animals need to survive and discussed what is essential for them to live healthily #RPScience #RPEnrichment
We had an engaging and informative visit from @AnimalsTakeOver this morning. We all had the opportunity to handle a range of animals. We developed our knowledge of gestation and gestational periods of mammals #RPEnrichment #RPScience
This morning we had a very exciting visit from @AnimalsTakeOver ! Children were able to get up close and personal to a range of animals. We discussed classification and how the animals have evolved over time. 🐍🕷🐀🦉#RPEnrichment
We had a fantastic and informative visit from @AnimalsTakeOver . The children had the opportunity to pet a range of animals and learn more about their food chains #RPScience #RPEnrichment
Last week, we had a fun visit from @AnimalsTakeOver where we got to hold and pet some different animals, and learn about their skeletons too! #RPScience #RPEnrichment
🌺 🌸 It’s planting day! 🌺🌸 Year 5 are taking part in a national bulb project with @EdinaTrust . Our bulbs are planted our data is recorded. #plantingday #professorplant #RPenrichment
FOREST SCHOOL 🌲 Reception had a great day yesterday, making different shapes and knots with the rope. We also had to make our way through the rope obstacle course and we finished off by learning how to make a fire 🔥 #RPEnrichment
Halloween Disco 🎃 We had a fantastic time at the disco, singing and dancing with our friends. We enjoyed some tasty snacks and had lots of fun with the glow sticks. #RPEnrichment
HALLOWEEN 🎃🕸️🕷️ Nursery loved dressing up for today’s Halloween disco. We had so much fun singing, dancing and eating lots of goodies with our friends! #RPEnrichment
Year 2 had an amazing time at their spooktastic #Halloween disco. The children loved getting dressed up in their costumes and dancing to their favourite songs @george_ezra was a very popular choice and their #macarena skills were very impressive. #RPenrichment
In Forest School today, Year 3 had great fun working on their map reading skills to find different locations and symbols, gathering wood, identifying different leaves from different trees and working on their fire-lighting skills.
We had an amazing first swimming lesson with @ELITE_Swim_UK! Children were practicing breathing underwater, floating and swimming with their arms for front crawl. We can’t wait to see what the next session brings! #RPPE @CAHKnowsley
Working collaboratively, Y5 improved their knot tying skills, and developed their designing and building skills. It was good to be outside. #RPEnrichment
What a fantastic first swimming lesson Reception had. We loved exploring the water, floating and finding spaces by using our arms and legs. We are already so excited for next week.
What a fantastic first swimming lesson! This afternoon Y5 focused on putting their faces in the water and breathing correctly while doing front crawl. Thank you
WOW! Today we had our first swim session with @ELITE_Swim_UK We worked on entering the water, using our arms to move around, floating on our backs…and had some noodle races too! We were very brave and showed lots of confidence and resilience! #RPEnrichment #RPPE
Everyday @RobyParkSchool is memorable but in a pool on the playground is unforgettable. Thanks to @ELITE_Swim_UK Y2 built confidence in the water by floating on their backs and putting their faces in the water. They played lots of games and had fun!
Tomorrow is our annual @RockKidzUK Day which will be teaching the children a positive message about mental health, self esteem and wellbeing, Children can come dressed as rock stars or if they do not want to dress up they can wear their own clothes or uniform.
We look forward to welcoming families to our service later this afternoon. Entry via Easton Rd gate only.
What a fantastic first session Year 4 had with @ELITE_Swim_UK! The children started by building their confidence in the water by blowing bubbles and floating. They then moved on to looking at how to use the front crawl and breast stroke #RPPE
During swimming with @ELITE_Swim_UK, children practiced their over arm swim with a float and kept their head under the water. They also practiced swimming on their back without their arms #RPPE
Rock Kidz Day! We loved singing and dancing and Reception really loved the dance battle between children and teachers.
Rock Kidz Day! 🎸🤘🏼We loved singing and dancing and Reception really loved the dance battle between children and teachers. @RockKidzUK reminded us how amazing and unique we all are. #RPEnrichment #RPWellbeing pic.twitter.com/KjR4vqdIku
— Reception @ Roby Park Primary (@RecRobyPark) November 10, 2023
WOW! We had another amazing visit from @RockKidzUK who taught us the importance of believing in ourselves, the value of looking out for others and encouraged us to be the best version of ourselves. We had a great time singing along to the motivating songs #RPEnrichment
We had an incredible time with @RockKidzUK once again - singing, dancing and rocking out all whilst learning the value of believing in ourselves! 🤘#RPEnrichment pic.twitter.com/qE3HOFOAhF
— Year 3 @ Roby Park Primary (@Year3RobyPark) November 10, 2023
What an amazing end to another fantastic week! Y2 rocked out with @RockKidzUK who taught us the importance of believing in ourselves, the value of looking out for others and encouraged us to be the best version of ourselves. #RPWellbeing #mentalhealth
Rock Kidz Day! We loved dressing as rock stars today and singing and dancing like one too! @RockKidzUK reminded us to be kind to everyone and also how amazing we all are #RPEnrichment #RPWellbeing
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Thank you members of @Year6RobyPark who led our poignant and reflective Armistice Day service. Thank you to @Knowsley_Leader and Cllr Frank Walsh for your attendance and laying a wreath in our Remembrance Garden
Extra-curricular clubs are now live on Parent Booking. Clubs will not run on the following dates so please make a note before you book: 14th Nov, 24th Nov, 15th Dec, 18th Dec, 21st Dec. Thank you to all of our staff for dedicating their time for free clubs
Another fantastic swimming session with @ELITE_Swim_UK Nursery continued to develop their confidence in the water as well as learning how to float on their backs! They ended the session having lots of fun playing some ball games! Well done, Nursery
The children loved getting cosy to explore some new books together! They loved talking about their books with their friends #RPEYFS #RPReading
Reception had another fantastic session with @ELITE_Swim_UK They have been continuing to develop their confidence in the water. Children had a go at balancing and relaxing on their backs and putting their faces in the water.
Today we raised money for @DiabetesUK and showed our support by wearing blue! We spoke about what diabetes is, that anybody can get it and most importantly, what it means for those who have it #WorldDiabetesDay #diabetes #RPEnrichment
Before we start developing our own recipes, we taste tested bolognese sauce from jars. We rated their appearance, texture, smell and taste before we studied the ingredient list and nutritional values. There was a clear divide in results.
Rock Kidz visit @RobyParkSchool every year and it NEVER disappoints Thanks for ROCKING with us AGAIN
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We LOVE @ELITE_Swim_UK Today we worked on our arm movements and leg kicking in the water before practising floating on our backs and some ball games too! Our confidence is growing each week and year 1 is showing such resilience. Well done!
Year 4 had a fantastic session with @Littlefoothq We started of by learning the sheet bend knot After that, we worked on identifying different trees by their leaves Finally, we started developing our map skills #RPForestSchool #RPEnrichment
Today year 1 and @Year2RobyPark had their first after school @LEGO_Group club. The children enjoyed working collaboratively to create a variety of different structures from gardens to towers, whilst having fun along the way! #RPEnrichment #RPExtracurricular
In our @ELITE_Swim_UK swimming lesson today, we worked to begin to swim front crawl across the pool. We also practiced the life-saving skill of floating on our backs, both with a float and in the star shape with no float. Year 3 are gaining so much confidence! #RPPE
In swimming with @ELITE_Swim_UK the children used floats to help them develop their kicking and breathing technique when using front crawl . We also practised floating on our back and had the chance to have some fun with different equipment #RPPE #RPEnrichment
Every morning we record the temperature and rainfall @EdinaTrust @Professor_Plant #BulbBuddies
Time spent outside with @Littlefoothq always makes us smile. Today we identified leaves and named the trees they had come from as well as secured hammocks and raced to start a fire
Another fantastic swimming lesson with @ELITE_Swim_UK the children explored different ways of moving through the water and practised floating. One child said, “I felt more confident in the water this week and can’t wait for next week.” #poolstoschools #RPPE
This week in swimming, children have been practicing their legs from breast stroke. From this, they were able to move onto swimming without a float, incorporating their arms and keeping their head under water.
This week during DT, children have been creating their own waistcoats. They started the unit by researching fashion brands such as @FollowWestwood @Burberry @StellaMcCartney From this, children planned their designs and created their masterpieces! #RPDT
Today we dressed up to raise money for @BBCCiN We loved being part of a fantastic cause #Pudsey #ChildrenInNeed
Our Christmas Family Dining event is back this year but with a few changes. This year, parents and carers can choose the day they want to attend and book their whole family on together so siblings can sit together. Head to Parent Booking to reserve your seats.
This week in DT, Y2 have designed, created and ate healthy wraps that met a specific design brief. They considered different flavour combinations and the importance of using ingredients from different food groups to ensure the meal was balanced.
Children loved dressing up on a Friday for @BBCCiN we had a fantastic day! #ChildrenInNeed
EYFS Book Club We enjoyed some more fantastic stories in book club. It is great to see our children showing a great passion for reading!
#RPReading #readingforpleasure
Year 3 have had so much fun making their pneumatic toys. We made lots of animals including some crocodiles, dogs, turtles and even a Pudsey bear! We have definitely learnt that air has the power to make something move!
Year 4 built their own torches out of a range of different materials We used the bottom of a plastic bottle to create the housing. Then we made the reflector out of the top half by wrapping it in tin foil. Finally, we had to add the electrical elements
As we try to cut carbon why not substitute 4 baths for 4 showers? Limiting showers to 4 minutes can help you save 44 litres of water!
If you haven’t yet booked on for Christmas Family Dining, you have until Friday to reserve your place. Any new bookings we are asking for Weds 6th or Thurs 7th Dec Check the letter out for more details: https://robyparkprimary.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/17.11.23-Christmas-Family-Dining-2023.docx
What a privilege to be included in @LFCFoundation and @IanByrneMP Real Truth Legacy project today. Informative and powerful hearing from Hillsborough survivors and learning about social injustice and the importance of campaigning. #JFT97 @CAHKnowsley
Another great swimming session with @ELITE_Swim_UK It is fantastic to see the children continuing to grow in confidence in the water. Children are exploring their floating skills as well as practising kicking their legs in the water. Brilliant! @CAHKnowsley#RPPE
Another great session with @ELITE_Swim_UK children have been working on front and back stroke, removing some floats as children grow in confidence. They had lots of fun putting their faces in the water and blowing bubbles
We have been looking at humans and our senses and today was taste! We tried lemon juice, lettuce, popcorn, chocolate and apple before discussing its taste and rating it too! We discovered that everyone has different tastes! Next up…smell! #RPScience
Today in PE our aim was to copy, repeat, create and perform actions that represent the theme. Well done year 1!
In our @ELITE_Swim_UK lesson this week, we focused on swimming on our fronts and putting our faces in the water. We also worked on swimming on our backs. #RPPE #RPEnrichment
Each week our confidence is growing in the water and our smiles say it all! Today we worked on moving around the pool with floats, practised floating on our backs and also had a go at breast stroke and backstroke too! You make us very proud!
Check out our Anti-Bullying chant from last week when we took part in Anti-Bullying Week
#AntiBullyingWeek #RPWellbeing
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This week in swimming, the children have been focusing on their butterfly technique and incorporating their arms and legs into the movement.
Y2 really enjoyed their swimming lesson with @ELITE_Swim_UK this week. They had the chance to learn & develop their skills & technique when swimming on their front & backs. The progress they have made is fantastic. They should be very proud with what they have accomplished. #RPPE
In this week’s swimming lessons with @ELITE_Swim_UK, the children focused on the backstroke. They began by using floats to gain confidence swimming on their backs. Next, they worked on developing the correct arm movements #RPPE #RPEnrichment
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Today in PE our aim was to develop rotation jumps and sequence building using apparatus. Well done year 4!
This week Y5 focused on leg movements for breast stroke and resistance swimming. To finish sessions we took part in a team relay
Year 5 carefully prepared their ingredients and spent time in the school kitchen making bolognese sauce. The results certainly looked delicious
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What a fantastic night for our EYFS Star Gazing Night Walk We spotted lots of stars in the sky, the moon and even Jupiter! The children loved exploring forest school in the dark and we discussed what we found. We ended the night with a lovely hot chocolate #RPEnrichment
We had a fantastic night star gazing we were able to see lots of stars, the moon and even caught a glimpse of Jupiter! Children loved using their torches to explore forest school. We finished off with a delicious hot chocolate. #RPEnrichment
EYFS Book Club Today we shared some fantastic stories around a cosy fire
#RPReading #readingforpleasure
Nursery had a fantastic last swimming session with @ELITE_Swim_UK They enjoyed practising their floating skills and blowing bubbles They ended the session with lots of fun games! It has been great to see Nursery grow in confidence over the past 4 weeks. Well done #RPPE
Wow! Reception have grown in confidence so much thanks to @ELITE_Swim_UK Today they have been using their arms to swim forwards and lying on their backs and practising back stroke. They can blow bubbles and put their faces in the water. #RPPE
Year 1 were very excited to see Lucy the @LanguageAngels_fairy as the fairy on the top of our tree this morning, watching over us as we practice our Spanish number song for our class assembly on Friday! Uno, dos, tres, cuatro, cincooo ….
Mrs Clause will be visiting Roby Park on Tuesday 12th December. Children can enjoy Christmas songs, Christmas story and write their Christmas wishes to go on the tree with Mrs Clause. Please make payment of £2.50 on Parent Pay by Tuesday 12th. Thank you #RPEnrichment
Christmas parties are now available on Parent Pay. Cost £2.50. Parties take place on Friday 8th December and children can wear their Christmas party clothes to school on Friday
Year 3 had an excellent time in their @Littlefoothq Forest School session. We made leaf kebabs to identify different leaves, played directional games, worked on our knot tying and had great fun using a technique to stay warm! #RPEnrichment #RPForestSchool
We are experts at this technique to stay warm! #RPEnrichment #RPForestSchool
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WOW year 1! Your resilience the past couple of weeks has been amazing and it’s been lovely to see how much your confidence in the water has grown! Today we had our final session with @ELITE_Swim_UK and put all of our skills into practice and even went underwater! #RPPE
This week in Science, we have been exploring electricity. We created simple circuits to begin with, then moved onto changing variables and monitoring voltage. We also explored how to fix broken circuits, as well as creating a set of traffic lights.
We had a fantastic forest school session with @Littlefoothq We went on a hunt to see who could find the most snakes and then had great fun using a technique to stay warm by cosying up underneath a shelter! We ended the day playing a game of predator and prey! #RPEnrichment
Y2 enjoyed another fantastic swimming lesson with @ELITE_Swim_UK They played games to develop their kicking technique, practised floating & developed their confidence breathing by putting their faces in the water.
#RPPE #swimming #poolstoschools
Year 4 had a fantastic session with @ELITE_Swim_UK The children continued to develop their front crawl and back stroke before having some fun in the water! #RPPE #RPEnrichment
Thanks to the hard work & generosity of Cllr Walsh, who has secured us additional funding, we are able to have the swimming pool on site for an extra week! This means all children will be able to enjoy additional swimming lessons next week #RPPE #RPMakingMemories
A huge well done to this week’s Remarkable Readers. We hope you enjoy your books. #RPReading
With every lesson, the children have grown in confidence, learnt and developed new skills, learnt a life skill and had fun!
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Today we shared some more fantastic stories with our friends. We then enjoyed some Christmas stories together!
#RPReading #readingforpleasure
Thanks to Cllr Walsh, who secured us funding, we are able to have the swimming pool for an extra week! The children were beyond happy to find out that they had another day of swimming! Nursery have grown in confidence over the past 5 weeks thanks to @ELITE_Swim_UK
On Friday, we were joined by Elfie the Elf to mark the beginning of December. He delivered a special letter to us from Father Christmas! #RPEnrichment
Last week we explored our topic of ‘Light and Dark’ We used our dark tent to find out which objects could be seen in the dark. We then discussed space and created a collaborative night sky with brightly coloured planets #RPEYFS #RPUnderstandingTheWorld
