Celebrations and success
It really is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of another half term!... [Read More]
Centenary of the Diocese of Lancaster - The Our Lady of Lourdes Statue Tour
Welcome Our Lady of Lourdes Statue and welcome to Alston Lane headteacher and children…... [Read More]
Farm fun and outdoor learning…
Before we broke up, I was delighted to accompany the children on a school trip to Mrs Dowsen’s Farm! Mr Blair ( also known as Mr Bear to our younger children) also came along. You might have seen Mr Blair calling the bingo numbers for out brilliant PTFA event held at the golf club. Putting...... [Read More]
World Book Day, Science Week and Ash Wednesday…
During the past few weeks, so much has happened! We have had a great time celebrating World Book Day:... [Read More]
Goosnargh Showtime Concert
A heartfelt thank you to every parent, family member and child who attended the concert last Saturday. The children in Glee Club brought so much joy to the audiences for the Festival Queen Selection.... [Read More]
It has been one of those weeks where you can’t put your finger on what you have done. I have been at buildings meetings, teaching, reading stories (without falling asleep in Pre-School’s quiet area), unblocking drains, trying my very best to get the gate buzzer fixed, updating school development plans, planning the budget, transporting children to the swimming gala, showing more new families around school and trying to fit more things into an already overcrowded timetable. Next week, I will be in Pre-School for the whole week and I have to say I am looking forward to it. One of our new 2 year olds managed to spot ‘my daddy’ on every page of a Dora The Explorer book. ‘My Daddy’ happened to be a tiny (compared to all of the other characters in the book) magician wearing a magical coat. I have met this little girl’s daddy and the two could not be further apart in appearance. It just shows you how the special people are thought about every minute of the day. I did not think that Pre-School would have been as successful as it currently is. We are now full on a Tuesday and Wednesday until September and we have growing lists of interest, as well as definite numbers, for the following two years. I would urge any of you who wish to join our Pre-School to collect a form and put your child’s name on our lists as we do not want to disappoint.
I am not a great dancer and I think a giraffe would possibly have better moves due to having longer legs. I taught a little boy, in one of my previous schools, who developed a brain tumour. He is not here anymore and I always remember that his favourite story was ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’. It is incredible to think what an impact we have on children and what special thoughts they hold of you forever. Sometimes we think that we don’t make such an impact, but I certainly remember the teachers who listened and the teachers who inspired me. The video above is for little Ben who loved ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’ and always laughed at me when I tried to dance. My aim was to prove that giraffes can dance but I will let you judge that for yourselves!
Welcome back everybody! We are looking forward to another great half term. A newsletter, including dates for your diary, will be sent home this week. Please don’t forget that your child/ren will need to come into school next Thursday (2nd March) dressed as their favourite book character.
I was surprised today when a song came on Smooth Radio and the children in the back of my car began singing along to Copacabana! I didn’t expect the children to know this song but they did. We were coming back from the trip to watch ‘Oliver’ at Our Lady’s. Bob Marley also came on the radio and it was at that moment we all starting singing along to Three Little Birds. I wish I didn’t worry about a thing but sometimes you can’t help it. I have been very upset by the news that Father Smith is leaving. We work so closely together and I can’t help but miss him already and he hasn’t even gone yet. I will be at Mass this weekend to say goodbye and hope you can make it if you can. People say that you don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone. I have been so used to working alongside Father Smith on a daily basis. His interest in our school and our children has been breath of fresh air and his enthusiasm in general has brought me a true understanding of ‘School and Parish working together.’ I think you always miss charismatic people who make a difference but I am not sure at the time you realise just how special they are. We will welcome Father Sony into our school and Parish and I will try my very best to keep family Mass alive and engaging for our children.
Thank you to all who came to watch the show. Well done choir and band children-you were amazing as always! All children who represented school were awarded the bronze star. We are so proud of them all!