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This year has been a year of ups and downs at Prescot Primary. The downs of staff and pupil absence due to COVID have added to the difficulties of us returning to 'normality'. The ups of beginning to gather together for assemblies and staff meetings have injected the positivity we all needed. Finishing the year with so many chances to celebrate together is all the sweeter for the previous missed opportunities.

And of course, our recent Challenge Partners and Ofsted judgements, Apple Distinguished School recognition, Rights Respecting School SILVER - along with award nominations from Chester Zoo - leave us feeling proud of our pupils, staff and school community. 

Prescot Primary & Nursery School is a wonderful place to be, whether in 'up' or 'down' moments and we hope you all feel the same.

We were delighted to hold our first Sports Week since pre-Covid on our wonderful, sunny field.

It was a massive success with a huge turn out from parents and carers, cheering on the children after a period of absence, which was amazing to see and hear again.

The children in KS1 competed in a variety of games and challenges such as balancing, beat the goalkeeper and weaving in and out of posts. 

The children in KS2 competed in various events such as hurdles, skipping, flat and water races, allowing the children to test their skills in different areas. 

ALL children behaved impeccably and showed a variety of characteristics such determination, strong will and courage to compete in front of so many people (some competing for the first time). This was applauded and celebrated during our closing ceremony at the end of the week with medals, certificates and awards. 

However, it was the parents that attempted to steal the show by having a parents race, which the children, staff and spectators enjoyed greatly too. 

Throughout the week the children competed in fundraising events to raise money for our school, we managed to raise £350 which will be used for equipment and activities for the next academic year of 22/23. 

The children took 500 penalties during Monday lunchtime at Mr Stinchcomb and Mr Dobson, in our beat the goalkeeper competition. 

Tuesday resulted in around 750 wet sponges launched at a handful of staff, to attempt to knock them off their perch.

Thursday was beat the hockey goalie, with Miss Watts attempting to save the children’s shots, with 'longest plank' and 'most push ups' competition either side.

A massive thank you to all the children, staff, parents and carers for contributing to such an enjoyable week, we are looking forward to making it even bigger and better next year. 

As we say goodbye to Mr Stinchcomb, Mr Dobson will be taking over the role of PE lead and coordinator for the next academic year which will see a variety of clubs throughout the year. 

Our team at PCP has had a sad last few days as we have said goodbye to a handful of valued staff members.

Mrs Hewitson, our long-serving KS1/2 SENDCo, will be leaving TEAMPCP at the end of the summer term to begin adventures elsewhere. Mrs Hewitson first began her career here when she was Miss Carnduff, way back in 1997. Since then she has worked in schools in Tenerife and Kuala Lumpur before returning to PCP to serve as a class teacher, then SENDCo. Her dedicated service to our school - and the children and families in it - is hard to put into words. Mrs Hewitson never fails to ensure that our children’s needs are met; she has always put the learner first. The school community have long-since recognised what a force Mrs Hewitson is in her drive for an excellent provision for Special Educational Needs in our school. Recent reports from external agencies (Challenge Partners and Ofsted) have now also recognised the exceptional work that has been done. Mrs Hewitson leaves our school with an outstanding SEND provision in place and we thank her for commitment to every single learner in our community.

The KS1/2SENDCo position will be taken by Mrs Blackburn, our former Reception teacher and SENDCo, from Sept 2022.

Mr Stinchcomb is leaving his beloved Y3 to take up a post as a class teacher in Dubai. Mr Stinchcomb has worked as our PE Lead this year and has brought back to life our post-pandemic sporting calendar and club offering. This has been much appreciated by our children and he is a popular figure amongst children and staff. He has left us once before so we’re hoping that he may return to PCP for a third time but for now, we wish him every happiness in his new role. We know he will take his enthusiasm and dedication with him but we will always be grateful for everything he has done for our children. Keep in touch!

Mr McNulty is also saying goodbye to PCP. Many of you will know Mr McNulty as the ‘iPad expert’ but he has been so much more than that. Mr McNulty started as a classteacher 23 years ago and has worked in many year groups across school. Children have loved listening to him talk passionately about growing veg, making bread and scuba-diving. He has been a real influence on so many young minds. For some time, Mr McNulty has been the local representative for the NASUWT union and he is leaving us to further his career within the union. Congratulations on your new post as a National Official for the NASUWT. With relief, we can add that Mr McNulty will continue as one of our valued governors.

Mrs Tas is leaving Y4 for now to begin her maternity leave. We are all eagerly awaiting news of another PCP baby and hope all goes well as she prepares to welcome her little one. Watch this space!

We have also said goodbye to Mr Brown, our Music Teacher, Miss Jones and Mr Williams. Good luck to everyone who will soon be starting new adventures.