Easter Bonnet Competition
This week we celebrated Easter with an Easter bonnet competition to promote and celebrate children’s confidence and self-belief.
KS2 Easter Scavenger Hunt
Our KS2 pupils took part in an exciting Easter themed scavenger hunt combing their geography field work and orienteering skills to earn an Easter treat. The sun shone and pupils enjoyed working together with friends from other classes. Take a look here for some more pictures.
KS2 Egg Decorating Competition
Our KS2 pupils have enjoyed getting creative in our egg decorating competition themed around the love of books. Thank you so much to all the pupils and families who took part. Pupils and staff across school enjoyed celebrating books by walking round our school hall and guessing the book whilst admiring the fabulous designs. Take a look here at some of the truely magnificent creations:
Easter Bunny Visit
What a lovely surprise the children of Gillibrand had with a visit from the Easter bunny. Staff and pupils alike enjoyed a chocolate treat as the Easter Bunny hopped, jumped and bounced through our school. Take a look at the joy he brought to our school...
Father Jordan's Easter Assembly
Father Jordan from All Saints Church visited school to teach children about the meaning of sacrifice and why it is important to Christians at Easter time...
Cross Country Competition
Members of KS2 recently competed in a cross country competition against other schools at Astley Park.
RockSteady Concert March 2014
This term our Rocksteady bands have had ended with another showcase of their talents. We have an increasing number of pupils who are developing their passions and interests and embracing opportunities to follow their dreams for becoming a musician and singer. You never know we may have a future rockstar at Gillibrand!
Easter Bingo
The hall was brimmed for our Easter Bingo event….literally a full house! It was lovely to bring so many members of our school community together to raise money to enhance the children’s primary school experiences. A massive thank you goes to Mrs Whittam who led and organised the whole event and not forgetting to the staff for helping run the event. Take a look at some photos…
Year 3 Teddy Tennis
Year 3 have been learning new tennis skills from Coach Tom and his team at Teddy Tennis this half-term.
Year 3 visit to Accrington eco-station
Year 3 went on the train recently as we visited Accrington eco-station and had an afternoon learning in their on-site classroom.
The opticians come to visit Reception
Reception had a visit from Sara from Eye Designs Opticians in Chorley
Year 3 and 4 assembly
Today Year 3 and 4 had their class assembly and then invited the parents and carers into their classroom to take part in activites as part of their curriculum.