Latest news
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Year 6 Hoodies
Mon 27 Apr 2026Year 6 loved receiving their leavers hoodies on Tuesday this week. A big thanks to the Friends of St Mary's for contributing to these for us!
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Earth Week
Wed 22 Apr 2026Year 3 led a beautiful liturgy to celebrate Earth Day, focusing on the importance of caring for our planet as a precious gift from God. They reflected on Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ and thoughtfully discussed ways they can help look after the world around them.
The children spoke clearly and confidently, shared thoughtful illustrations, and performed a lovely song accompanied by makaton.
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Year 3 - multiskills festival
Wed 22 Apr 2026On Wednesday, ten enthusiastic Year 3 pupils attended Beacon to take part in a multi-skills festival led by their Year 9 play leaders. They enjoyed a wide range of activities designed to develop key sporting skills, including throwing, catching, striking, kicking, jumping, aiming, and agility.
It was wonderful to see the children encouraging and supporting one another throughout the event. Well done to everyone for a fantastic and fun afternoon!
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Step Right Up for Circus Day Fun! 🎪
Fri 17 Apr 2026Year 2 and Year 3 recently swapped their classrooms for the excitement of the big top as they enjoyed a fantastic Circus Day—made possible thanks to their cake sale fundraising!
The children had an unforgettable time learning a range of impressive circus skills with the wonderful Mr. Phil. From juggling colourful scarves and balancing feathers, to carefully making their way along the tightrope, everyone embraced the challenge with enthusiasm and plenty of laughter. The spectacular flower sticks were a big hit, and for the truly brave, there was even the chance to try walking on stilts!
Back in the classroom, the fun continued with a variety of circus-themed games and activities, bringing all the joy, energy and silliness of a real circus to school.
It was a truly special day filled with smiles, teamwork and new experiences. A huge thank you for your continued support—thanks to the cake sale, we were delighted to provide this memorable opportunity for the children!
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St. Mary's Alumni
Fri 17 Apr 2026We were delighted to welcome back last year’s Year 6, who kindly donated a tree to St. Mary’s. The apple tree symbolises the flourishing and nurture of our pupils, and with continued care and growth, we hope to enjoy some delicious fruit in the years ahead.
It was lovely to see so many returning students and hear of your Secondary school adventures.
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Magnificent Musicians Perfectly Perform in Year 5
Fri 17 Apr 2026Indigo class ended the term on a high with a fantastic music sharing session. We were treated to performances from talented pianists, drummers, guitarists, singers and even a rapper, with music spanning classical, rock, funk, rap and Irish folk. It was wonderful to see so many children confidently taking part and showing such enthusiasm for performing. I hope this is something we can enjoy again later in the year.
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Extraordinary Egg Discovered in Year 2
Fri 17 Apr 2026In Year 2, the children discovered a mysterious large egg in the classroom along with a strange note asking them to take care of it. Excited and curious, they worked together to protect and observe the egg, recording their ideas and predictions of what might be growing inside it. After a few days, the children arrived at school to find the egg had hatched! Tiny, dragon-like footprints were scattered across the floor, leading to much excitement and imaginative storytelling. The children eagerly wrote instructions on how to care for the dragon and how to teach it to fly. Now, they are carefully searching the school, keeping their eyes peeled for any sign of their magical new friend.
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DT bag making
Thu 19 Mar 2026Year 3 had a wonderful day creating their own bags. Building up to the day they had analysed products, thinking carefully about the pros and cons. They designed their own bags and made paper prototypes which they then used as a template. It was a busy and fun day working together to cut fabric, sew on details and pockets and add special features like buttons and handles, but we are all very proud of our efforts. Many thanks to all the adults who helped support us on our day.
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Year 1 Art Gallery
Mon 16 Mar 2026There was an exciting event today in Orange Class! Our classroom was transformed into an art gallery where we showed our plant sculptures and sketchbooks. Everyone was ready to talk about their art work and explain the materials and techniques they used. All the visitors to Orange Class Art Gallery were very impressed with the artists and their work!
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Year 2 visit to the post office and the fire station
Fri 13 Mar 2026Year 2 had an exciting and educational trip to the local post office and fire station last week. At the post office, the children learned how letters and parcels are sorted and delivered to different places. They discovered the importance of stamps and addresses and talked about how postal workers help people to communicate with each other.
At the fire station, the firefighters showed the children the fire engine and explained how they respond to different emergencies. The children learned about fire safety, the special equipment firefighters use, and how they help keep the community safe. They also had the opportunity to sit in the fire engine and spray the fire hose!
The trip was both fun and informative. The children asked many questions, showed great curiosity, and had a wonderful time learning about important community services.
