--- title: "Blog" url: "https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/index/tag:pshe%252Crshe%252Cmindfulness%252Cyoga/page:5" school: "English Martyrs Catholic Primary School (Litherland)" --- # Blog [![Image of Building Friendships in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9287.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-17-01-building-friendships-in-nursery) 9 September 2026 #### [Building Friendships in Nursery](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-17-01-building-friendships-in-nursery) Well done to our new children in Nursery who are quickly settling into new routines and making friends. We are learning to share and take turns whilst having lots of fun. [Continue reading](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-09-17-01-building-friendships-in-nursery) [![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://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://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://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-16-31-mini-vinnies-s-after-school-club) [![Image of Making new Friends](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6067.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-41-making-new-friends) 8 September 2026 #### [Making new Friends](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-41-making-new-friends) The children are meeting lots of new people and playing games together to learn each others names. [Continue reading](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-41-making-new-friends) [![Image of Making new Friends](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6067.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-41-making-new-friends) 8 September 2026 #### [Making new Friends](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-41-making-new-friends) The children are meeting lots of new people and playing games together to learn each others names. [Continue reading](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-41-making-new-friends) [![Image of First Day](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6033.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-35-first-day) 8 September 2026 #### [First Day](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-35-first-day) Just a snapshot of the children exploring all our classrooms have to offer. Don’t worry if you cannot find your child. We will be posting lots over the coming weeks. [Continue reading](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-35-first-day) [![Image of First Day](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_6033.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-35-first-day) 8 September 2026 #### [First Day](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-35-first-day) Just a snapshot of the children exploring all our classrooms have to offer. Don’t worry if you cannot find your child. We will be posting lots over the coming weeks. [Continue reading](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-09-08-13-35-first-day) [![Image of Year 6 enjoying board games](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1227.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-15-09-58-year-6-enjoying-board-games) 15 July 2026 #### [Year 6 enjoying board games](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-15-09-58-year-6-enjoying-board-games) Year 6 are enjoying playing board games and chess on their penultimate morning of primary school. [Continue reading](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-15-09-58-year-6-enjoying-board-games) [![Image of Year 4 Mandala Mindfulness](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5004.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-07-08-27-year-4-mandala-mindfulness) 7 July 2026 #### [Year 4 Mandala Mindfulness](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-07-08-27-year-4-mandala-mindfulness) On Monday afternoon, Year 4 explored the wonderful world of nature mandalas during our outdoor mindfulness session. The children collected natural treasures from the ground and created their own unique mandalas, each with a special name. We opened the outdoor art gallery and the children admired… [Continue reading](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-07-08-27-year-4-mandala-mindfulness) [![Image of Year 4 Mandala Mindfulness](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5004.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-07-08-27-year-4-mandala-mindfulness) 7 July 2026 #### [Year 4 Mandala Mindfulness](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-07-08-27-year-4-mandala-mindfulness) On Monday afternoon, Year 4 explored the wonderful world of nature mandalas during our outdoor mindfulness session. The children collected natural treasures from the ground and created their own unique mandalas, each with a special name. We opened the outdoor art gallery and the children admired… [Continue reading](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-07-08-27-year-4-mandala-mindfulness) [![Image of Water Play in Nursery](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9060.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-06-12-11-water-play-in-nursery) 6 July 2026 #### [Water Play in Nursery](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-06-12-11-water-play-in-nursery) Today the children enjoyed water play in tyres and tuff trays. After watching England’s highlights, we imagined being at a swimming pool or beach in Mexico. The children talked about the weather and how the water felt on their feet and legs. [Continue reading](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-06-12-11-water-play-in-nursery) [![Image of Year 3 Mindfulness Scavenger Hunt](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4877.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-02-08-21-year-3-mindfulness-scavenger-hunt) 2 July 2026 #### [Year 3 Mindfulness Scavenger Hunt](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-02-08-21-year-3-mindfulness-scavenger-hunt) Yesterday afternoon, Year 3 took their mindfulness session outdoors and enjoyed a mindfulness scavenger hunt around the school grounds. Using all of their senses, the children slowed down to explore nature, noticing things that made them feel happy and calm. Charlie said, “It made me very calm and… [Continue reading](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-02-08-21-year-3-mindfulness-scavenger-hunt) [![Image of Year 3 Mindfulness Scavenger Hunt](https://files.schudio.com/english-martyrs-catholic-primary-school-litherland/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4877.jpeg)](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-02-08-21-year-3-mindfulness-scavenger-hunt) 2 July 2026 #### [Year 3 Mindfulness Scavenger Hunt](https://englishmartyrs.co.uk/blog/2026-07-02-08-21-year-3-mindfulness-scavenger-hunt) Yesterday afternoon, Year 3 took their mindfulness session outdoors and enjoyed a mindfulness scavenger hunt around the school grounds. Using all of their senses, the children slowed down to explore nature, noticing things that made them feel happy and calm. 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