Over the last few weeks, Year Two have been learning how to write letters. As part of this, they read a story called ‘Alexander and the Curly Wurly Caterpillar’ By Christopher Quirk. 

Monday 1st February marked the first day of Children's Mental Health Week, a week that is recognised by schools up and down the country. With the current climate, we, in Prep, felt it was important to try and put a positive spin on the subject, which fitted in well with this year's theme ... 'Express Yourself'. 

 

Over the last few months, we have had a few furry friends stay with us in Early Years - guinea pigs, Luna (grey) and Kiki (brown). The children and staff have loved getting to know and playing with the little fellows. The pigs take turns visiting the different age groups, from Under 2s to Pre-Prep; the children can have them on their knees, stroke them, and brush them. They feed them their favourite food, which is spinach, kale or cucumber.

Driving continued academic excellence and widening accessibility are two key themes that will characterise the coming years for Birkenhead School’s Sixth Form. 

"At the time of writing in Michaelmas term, Birkenhead School has been a charitable agent for over £11,000 in money and over a tonne of food, gifts, toys, parcels and the like. We have moved like an army on a mission to bring about change. We have worked together, generously and lovingly. In this COVID year, this School has displayed such community care in an inspirational way. Thank you all for your efforts" - Father Mark

Nursery and Pre-Prep families have surpassed themselves yet again with their kind and generous donations to help local families in conjunction with Birkenhead charity, Koala North West.

On Friday 11th December, Prep pupils were delighted to attend a Zoom webinar with children’s author Sibéal Pounder, along with 25 other schools across the country, totalling 6000 children. Sibéal discussed her new novel “Tinsel” - the story of a young girl called Blanche Claus (Mrs Claus). Sibéal is the author of the bestselling Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series of books. Her debut, Witch Wars, was shortlisted for ‘Sainsbury's Children's Book Award’ and ‘Waterstones Children's Book Prize’. 

The Association of Junior Independent Schools is a vibrant organisation with 32 member schools across the North West of England.

During half term students from our Sixth Form completed the expedition section of the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, they were accompanied by Mr Hill, Mrs Fountain and Mr Robinson. Due to current restrictions, they did their expeditions in the Wirral returning home in the evening of each of the four days. Read Mr Hill's wonderfully written article to find out how they got on.
 

Annual Remembrance Day services and activities have taken place today throughout the School to commemorate and remember those who have been lost to war.