Children in Year 3 had an exciting start to the week with a visit from a local artist. Children worked with Mark from Maximum Effort Art and enjoyed creating a range of pieces using different media. A great time was had by all and it was wonderful to see the artwork that children produced. 

A huge thank you to everyone who donated items for the refugees and asylum seekers who have recently been placed in Liverpool. It was wonderful to be able to take so many bags of toys, children's shoes, school uniform and nappies to Church on Friday. These will make such a difference to families in enormously challenging circumstances. 

Children saw all the items that had been collected in our assemblies on Friday and Fr John displayed some of them in St Patrick's and St Marie's Churches over the weekend. 

Many thanks again for supporting these families in need. 

Children enjoyed a special afternoon on Friday as they explored different aspects of French culture. Children in all classes participated in a range of activities and had lots of fun. 

Our School and Eco-Council have had meetings this week to discuss different things they would like to do over the coming months. The Eco-Councillors have been very busy making bird feeders today to ensure that local birds have enough to eat in this cold, wintry weather. Well done children!

Children thoroughly enjoyed their Christmas parties yesterday. They participated in a range of Christmas activities and played a variety of party games. In the afternoon, children had party food and school was filled with Christmas music and lots of dancing.

Children in Key Stage 1 had a visit from a very special guest who made time in his busy schedule to come and collect their letters and talk about the magic of Christmas Eve. It was great to see children in each class having an afternoon of fun – very well deserved after all their hard work throughout the term.

Over the last few weeks each class has visited Church for an Advent Reflection with Fr John and Linda. Children and staff have enjoyed this special time together, reflecting on the wonderful gift of Jesus at Christmas. 

In October, Pope Francis made a request for children around the world to pray for the children in war-torn countries. Following each reflection, our children have decorated little cardboard people with either prayers or key words to share the Advent message of hope and peace. These 'prayer-people' will be displayed in the Churches of St Patrick's and St Marie's over the coming weeks as we pray very specially for those who are living with the turmoil and devastation that war creates. 

Children had lots of fun yesterday as they took part in a Santa Dash around the school playgrounds. This was a great way to enjoy some festive fun, whilst keeping fit at the same time. Children wore their Christmas jumpers and just about managed to escape the rain. Well done everyone!

Please see https://www.stpatrickschurchtown.com/class-pages-1/ for a video of the children in action. 

The school councillors from Years 5&6 had an exciting day at the Marine Lake Events Centre last week, taking part in some activities linked to its regeneration. Children from different schools in Southport were involved in designing some of the hoardings that surround the Centre. The children thoroughly enjoyed the day and were terrific ambassadors for school. 

Children have enjoyed lots of different activities this week as we have celebrated Anti-Bullying Week. The theme for Anti-Bullying Week this year is 'Make A Noise About Bullying' and children shared their learning and some key messages in assemblies this morning. It was wonderful to see what each class have been doing and children presented their work brilliantly. Well done children! 

We celebrated All Saints' Day yesterday by going to Church and spending time with Fr John. Children in Key Stage 2 had a Mass in the morning and children in Key Stage 1 had a lovely reflection in the afternoon. Children and staff enjoyed 

these special experiences. Thank you to Fr John for creating these opportunities for us.