--- title: "Blog" url: "https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/index/tag:year-6" school: "English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)" --- # Blog [![Image of Sports Events ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/22a67d72-cf72-4c73-988a-524acb11a41a.JPG)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-11-11-51-sports-events) 11 November 2026 #### [Sports Events ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-11-11-51-sports-events) Well done to our Year 6 girls who took part in the South Sefton Partnership's Dodgeball competition this week. Also, our Year 5 and 6 Sports Ambassadors have attended the Bronze Ambassador training with other local schools today. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-11-11-11-51-sports-events) [![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 Mini Vinnies end of half term celebration](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1642.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-21-08-35-mini-vinnies-end-of-half-term-celebration) 21 October 2026 #### [Mini Vinnies end of half term celebration](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-21-08-35-mini-vinnies-end-of-half-term-celebration) Our Mini Vinnies enjoyed a cosy hot chocolate celebration to mark the end of our half term club. They coloured in our motto, “We turn concern into action,” and reflected on their achievements, proudest moments and the difference their acts of kindness have made. The children shared how it feels to… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-21-08-35-mini-vinnies-end-of-half-term-celebration) [![Image of Year 6 Gymnastics ](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1620.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-10-35-year-6-gymnastics) 20 October 2026 #### [Year 6 Gymnastics ](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-10-35-year-6-gymnastics) Year 6 have been enjoying doing gymnastics this half term in P.E. They have learnt how to balance and create sequences. There are some fabulous gymnasts in our midst! Well done year 6! [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-20-10-35-year-6-gymnastics) [![Image of Mini Vinnie’s share their journey](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1617.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-19-15-39-mini-vinnie-s-share-their-journey) 19 October 2026 #### [Mini Vinnie’s share their journey](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-19-15-39-mini-vinnie-s-share-their-journey) Our year 6 Mini Vinnies have been sharing their journey so far during our year 5 and 6 End of Branch assembly. They reflected on how their actions link to Catholic Social Teaching and the values of kindness, compassion, dignity and service to others. We are so proud of their enthusiasm and… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-19-15-39-mini-vinnie-s-share-their-journey) [![Image of Year 6 Western Approaches Trip](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0013.jpg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-07-10-27-year-6-western-approaches-trip) 7 October 2026 #### [Year 6 Western Approaches Trip](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-07-10-27-year-6-western-approaches-trip) Year 6 enjoyed a fascinating day exploring Liverpool’s important role in the Second World War. We visited the Western Approaches Museum, where the children explored the original underground wartime naval headquarters. They discovered how Liverpool played a vital role in the Battle of the Atlantic,… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-10-07-10-27-year-6-western-approaches-trip) [![Image of Minnie Vinnie’s Coffee morning](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1522.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-30-17-09-minnie-vinnie-s-coffee-morning) 30 September 2026 #### [Minnie Vinnie’s Coffee morning](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-30-17-09-minnie-vinnie-s-coffee-morning) This morning, our year 6 Mini Vinnie’s welcomed parishioners from English Martyrs parish to a very special coffee morning. The children planned the event themselves, baked homemade cakes and were so excited to welcome our guests. Both the children and parishioners throughly enjoyed their… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-30-17-09-minnie-vinnie-s-coffee-morning) [![Image of Minnie Vinnie’s Club](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1503.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-22-16-29-minnie-vinnie-s-club) 22 September 2026 #### [Minnie Vinnie’s Club](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-22-16-29-minnie-vinnie-s-club) Tonight in MInnie Vinnie’s, we focused on the importance of kindness, appreciation and making others feel special. The children created their own Mini Vinnie bracelets for a friend or someone they appreciate. Each child carefully chose coloured bead, with each colour representing a different… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-22-16-29-minnie-vinnie-s-club) [![Image of Holy Family Taster Day](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1463.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-14-19-holy-family-taster-day) 9 September 2026 #### [Holy Family Taster Day](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-14-19-holy-family-taster-day) Children in year 6 enjoyed participating in drama, dance and music lessons today at Holy Family. They learned songs and dances from their upcoming show Shrek. The children were an absolute credit to themselves with their positive attitudes and exemplary behaviour. [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-14-19-holy-family-taster-day) [![Image of Mini Vinnies’s After school club](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1451.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-16-31-mini-vinnies-s-after-school-club) 8 September 2026 #### [Mini Vinnies’s After school club](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-16-31-mini-vinnies-s-after-school-club) Our first Mini Vinnies after school club got off to a wonderful start as the children made their very own Kindness Cubes. They have been challenged to take their cubes home and complete a random act of kindness each day this week: helping others at home; at school; in their community; in prayer;… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-16-31-mini-vinnies-s-after-school-club) [![Image of A big thank you from staff!](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1327.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-16-13-21-a-big-thank-you-from-staff) 16 July 2026 #### [A big thank you from staff!](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-16-13-21-a-big-thank-you-from-staff) Year 6 staff would all like to say a very big thank-you for your kind generosity with your gifts and vouchers at the end of this school year. It has been an absolute pleasure teaching and supporting your children, and we wish them every success and happiness as they make the exciting transition to… [Continue reading](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-16-13-21-a-big-thank-you-from-staff) [![Image of Year 6 Leavers party](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1258.jpeg)](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-15-14-15-year-6-leavers-party) 15 July 2026 #### [Year 6 Leavers party](https://www.englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-15-14-15-year-6-leavers-party) The Year 6 leavers party is in full swing this afternoon, courtesy of our wonderful PTA. The children are dancing away to the disco and enjoying delicious pizza and cakes. 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