NEWS & EVENTS

We are pleased to have some new volunteers in Year 6 for the role of RE Ambassadors.  This group will do an important job every week, supporting Mrs Yeoman in preparing and leading our whole-school Celebration of the Word. Tasks include greeting our classes, reading and setting up the prayer space, as well as helping with IT.  We are very proud of our RE Ambassadors for giving up their break time on a Monday to help with this special job.  This week, we are celebrating the fe

At the end of last half term. Mrs Yeoman attended the Conaty Awards at the Lighthouse Project, where she enjoyed seeing the hard work and talents of so many people being recognised and celebrated, in memory of our late Parish Priest, Father Michael Conaty . It was particularly pleasing to see one of our Year 6 pupils, Rosalie, doing brilliantly in her dance performance.  We look forward to taking part in these wonderful celebrations again in the future.

Well done to our winners this week!

We had a brilliant end to the half term with our Purple Treat celebration. Everyone came in their cosiest pyjamas, and we made our own popcorn right in the classroom! There were sweets, drinks, and lots of smiles all round. It was a lovely way to celebrate all the hard work this half  term—well done, Year 2!

Years 5 and 6 have had an exciting week. They began the week by toasting marshmallows, which was a great way to bring our Forest School sessions to an end. We have all thoroughly enjoyed our outdoor learning this half term.  This was followed by a wonderful visit to Beamish on Wednesday, where we were able to enjoy some interactive learning in history. We particularly enjoyed our workshop, where we interviewed characters to help us decide whether women and children should hav

Year 3 had a fantastic afternoon for our Purple Treat! We decided to celebrate with a pyjama party and a movie. After lunch, we put on our pyjamas, ready for an afternoon of fun. We started off by playing the ukuleles and dancing to some of the familiar tunes Mr. Rudkin played on his trumpet! Afterwards, we settled down to watch a movie while enjoying popcorn and sweets. It was such a brilliant afternoon, and we can’t wait for the next Purple Treat!

The children in Nursery have had a Halloween themed week. They investigated the textures, colours, and smells of real pumpkins, scooping out seeds, comparing sizes, and even helping with gentle carving. The children have been practicing their mark making on the spooky wall and used crayons to draw pumpkins. They have enjoyed making skeletons using art straws. In our construction area, children used blocks and loose parts to build spooky houses and castles. Using seeds and cre

This week, Year 2 gathered for a special Celebration of the Word to mark the end of our first RE topic: Beginnings. Throughout the topic, we explored the story of Creation, learning how God made the world and everything in it. The children reflected on the beauty of nature, the importance of caring for our world, and how every beginning is a gift from God. During our celebration, we shared prayers of thanks, sang songs of praise, and listened to scripture that reminded us of

Today, Year 1 celebrated their Purple Treat  with an exciting class party! This special reward was chosen by the children themselves for staying on purple on our class chart — a fantastic achievement for making great choices and having positive attitudes all half term. We had so much fun with a dance competition, pass the parcel, and musical statues. The classroom was full of laughter, music, and plenty of noise as everyone joined in the fun. There were also lots of yummy tre

This half term, we have loved launching our brand-new Forest School  sessions! Year 5 and Year 6 were the first to take part, and they’ve had a fantastic time exploring the outdoors, working together, and learning new skills in nature. From building to discovering wildlife, the children have really embraced the opportunity to learn outside the classroom. It’s been wonderful to see their confidence, teamwork, and curiosity grow each week. Next half term, it’s Years 4 and 3  wh

Year 6 loved spending time today listening to our visiting storyteller, Pat the Hat. He entertained us all and we especially loved his riddles and jokes.

Pat the Hat came to school today to share some wonderful stories. The children were captivated by his exciting stories and lively performances. They joined in with actions, laughter, and questions, making it a magical storytelling experience!

This week in Nursery, we’ve been on a sensory adventure as we explored our five senses. We read Lucy’s Picture , and just like Lucy, the children made their own collages using a variety of materials, thinking carefully about how things feel and look. Using magnifying glasses, we closely examined natural objects like leaves, stones, and pinecones. The children enjoyed describing the textures they felt, rough, smooth, bumpy, and soft! Ice was a big hit! We explored how it feels

Year 5 have been learning how to safely start a fire with flint and steel.

Today, Reception had a lovely visit to our local church, St Anthony of Padua. As we walked together, we noticed the beautiful autumn changes – the leaves turning colour and falling to the ground. We also talked about the different types of houses and the shops we passed in our local area. Everyone was very sensible and followed the Green Cross Code carefully when crossing the roads. When we arrived at the church, Father Jonathon kindly welcomed us and showed us around. The hi

This week year 4 have been using their knowledge of circuits, conductors and insulators to make their own switches!

This week in Art, we explored drawing using a variety of different mediums. We began by using our line drawing skills to sketch objects from around the classroom. From there, we experimented with different techniques and styles to represent the same object in new and creative ways.

This week, Reception have been exploring a range of musical instruments. We have been learning the names of the instruments and how to play and stop them carefully. The children enjoyed experimenting with different sounds, playing their instruments both loudly and quietly. Next week, we will be continuing our musical journey by focusing on tempo  — learning how to play our instruments fast and slow .

We have been using charcoal to create expressive artwork.

We had a fantastic time at our Year 2 English Café today. The morning began with a warm welcome in the hall, where Mrs Duncan spoke with...