--- title: "Blog" url: "https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog" school: "English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)" --- # Blog [![Image of Firework and Rocket Fun Nursery A](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1607.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-22-firework-and-rocket-fun-nursery-a) 6 November 2026 #### [Firework and Rocket Fun Nursery A](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-22-firework-and-rocket-fun-nursery-a) The children were very excited after some of them experienced bonfires, fireworks and sparklers last night. Many of the children enjoyed creating firework pictures and the children were keen to make a giant rocket. We began the first painting stages this morning. To be continued next week… … [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-22-firework-and-rocket-fun-nursery-a) [![Image of The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary (Nursery A)](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1635.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-07-the-angel-gabriel-appears-to-mary-nursery-a) 6 November 2026 #### [The Angel Gabriel appears to Mary (Nursery A)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-07-the-angel-gabriel-appears-to-mary-nursery-a) Today the children were introduced to the story of Angel Gabriel giving Mary the message that she was going to have a special baby. The children took turns to role play Gabriel’s message and Mary’s response. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-07-the-angel-gabriel-appears-to-mary-nursery-a) [![Image of Creative climbing and balancing in Nursery A](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1678.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-04-creative-climbing-and-balancing-in-nursery-a) 6 November 2026 #### [Creative climbing and balancing in Nursery A](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-04-creative-climbing-and-balancing-in-nursery-a) The children have enjoyed exploring the large climbing equipment on the main playground this week. They have been using their gross motor skills to pull, climb, move and balance. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-06-14-04-creative-climbing-and-balancing-in-nursery-a) [![Image of Tiger Poetry - Bringing Words To Life!](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1650.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-11-09-tiger-poetry-bringing-words-to-life) 5 November 2026 #### [Tiger Poetry - Bringing Words To Life!](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-11-09-tiger-poetry-bringing-words-to-life) Our young writers have been exploring the world of tigers through poetry. We began by developing our vocabulary, sorting a range of descriptive words into three categories: movement, appearance and behaviour. Next, we used our vocabulary to create descriptive phrases about tigers, experimenting… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-11-09-tiger-poetry-bringing-words-to-life) [![Image of Animal Hunt in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0365.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-10-00-animal-hunt-in-nursery) 5 November 2026 #### [Animal Hunt in Nursery](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-10-00-animal-hunt-in-nursery) Today the children used their orienteering skills for an animal trail around the school grounds. They had lots of fun working in teams looking for the different animals, making the animal noises and listening for initial sounds. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-10-00-animal-hunt-in-nursery) [![Image of When is friction helpful?](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_2520(2).jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-55-when-is-friction-helpful) 5 November 2026 #### [When is friction helpful?](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-55-when-is-friction-helpful) We explored when friction is useful. The children investigated which surface is best to place on the floor to prevent people from slipping. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-05-08-55-when-is-friction-helpful) [![Image of Blast Off in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0354(1).jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-04-16-51-blast-off-in-nursery) 4 November 2026 #### [Blast Off in Nursery](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-04-16-51-blast-off-in-nursery) In Maths this week the children have been practising counting up to 5 forwards and backwards. They created rockets and counted down for blast off! The children have also made healthy rocket fruit kebabs for snack. The practised their cutting and chopping skills and created some fantastic and… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-04-16-51-blast-off-in-nursery) [![Image of Firework rocket fruit kebabs](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1547.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-04-15-15-firework-rocket-fruit-kebabs) 4 November 2026 #### [Firework rocket fruit kebabs](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-04-15-15-firework-rocket-fruit-kebabs) Today the children made firework rocket fruit kebabs. We discussed preparing the area and ourselves for handling food. The children had an opportunity to choose from a selection of fruits to chop, count and thread on to a skewer. They then enjoyed eating the fruits for their daily snack. … [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-04-15-15-firework-rocket-fruit-kebabs) [![Image of Sefton PCF - Local Offer Live 26](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Sefton_Local_Offer_Live_26_Flyer.jpg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-18-34-sefton-pcf-local-offer-live-26) 3 November 2026 #### [Sefton PCF - Local Offer Live 26](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-18-34-sefton-pcf-local-offer-live-26) Join Sefton Parent Carers Forum on Monday 9th November to find out about the SEND (Special Educational Needs & Disabilities) services available in Sefton. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-18-34-sefton-pcf-local-offer-live-26) [![Image of Our Families](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6851.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-12-58-our-families) 3 November 2026 #### [Our Families](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-12-58-our-families) As part of our special work on relationships we have talked about our families. Who is special to us and who lives with us. The children then made pebble families to represent our special people. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-12-58-our-families) [![Image of Snack Time](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6862.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-12-54-snack-time) 3 November 2026 #### [Snack Time](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-12-54-snack-time) It’s lovely to see the children back in school enjoying a heathy snack of tinned fruits. They tried mandarin oranges, peach, pear and pineapple today. They have settled back into our routines so well and are catching up with each other chatting about their half term adventures. … [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-12-54-snack-time) [![Image of Back to school](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6850.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-09-56-back-to-school) 3 November 2026 #### [Back to school](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-03-09-56-back-to-school) The children have enjoyed reconnecting with friends after the half term. They are working hard making new worlds to play in using all of our resources. 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