Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Year 3 Pulleys

  Wed 25 Jun 2025

  This week, Green class have had lots of fun learning all about pulleys in DT.  They have found out that a pulley is a simple mechanism that allows someone to lift a heavy object more easily. They have explored real life examples such as wells, cranes, and flags rising on their pole.  They then had a tremendous morning creating their own pulleys in the classroom using papercups. string, cotton reels and a range of construction materials. They had to record their findings to explain what went well and the changes they would like to make next time.

  

• The Storm - Year 3

  Thu 19 Jun 2025

  This week, Year 3 have been reading the book 'The Matchbox Diaries'. On their voyage to America, the ship hits a storm.  The children have reenacted a storm to help them develop ideas for vocabulary. They have planned their ideas and have written great descriptions using similes and adverbial phrases to add interest to their work.  Preparing for Year 4, they have tried paragraphing their writing to try and convey the buildup up of the brewing storm, the actual storm, and then the passing of the storm and the returning of calm waters. I am really proud of their efforts.

  

• Gardening Club

  Wed 18 Jun 2025

  It was a fun session for St Mary's Gardening Club today as it was time to dig beneath the soil and harvest this year's potatoes.

  It was a bumper crop, made all the more exciting as we entered the GYOP school's growing competition this year. To promote healthy eating and connect children to their food.

  Well done team ! 

  

• Year 3 Assembly

  Fri 13 Jun 2025

  Today Year 3 shared their Father's Day Liturgy with the school.  We offered our thanks and praise for the role our father figures play in our life.  We wish all those celebrating their fathers this weekend a happy and joyful time.

  

• Lectio Divina

  Thu 22 May 2025

  In school, we have been learning about different forms of prayer. One form of prayer which we take part in is Lectio Divina (which means divine reading). Lectio Divina is a way of becoming immersed in the Scriptures, it is a spiritual discipline of meditation on Scripture in which you slowly and prayerfully read and re-read a text in order to listen and apply God’s word to your life.   

  There are four stages of Lectio Divina and these can be thought of as compass points around a circle, with the Holy Spirit moving seamlessly between them. Lectio Divina helps us hear specifically and individually from God through Scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit, and it helps to deepen our relationship with Him. 

  This can be a calming and prayerful experience which you can recreate at home with your family. 

  

• Wakehurst Place - Y3 Trip

  Thu 22 May 2025

  On Thursday, year 3 had a fantastic day at Wakehurst.  The children got to work with microscopes in the lab. to explore the different parts of a flower. They showed their wonderful knowledge by using correct terminology and really impressed our parent volunteers and Kew Gardens staff.  Later, we explored the gardens to look for evidence of pollinators and learnt that after pollination, the flower dies, leaving behind just the ovary where the seeds are made.  Did you know that the horse chestnut flowers are yellows, but after pollination they turn pink so that the bees know they've already been pollinated?!!!

   

  After parachute fun at lunchtime, we complete an art task using natural materials to create a piece of art that we'd been inspired by  - we had bees, gardeners, forests, and of course lots of flowers being created.  The children talked confidently and enthusiastically about their designs and rationale behind them.  We were joined by Frankie Fox and Prayer Bear who also had a wonderful day!  Thank you to Wakehurst and our parent volunteers - we had a great day and couldn't have done it without your help and support! 

  

• Swimming Gala

  Wed 07 May 2025

  On Wednesday, schools across Crowborough met for the annual inter-school swim gala. The St. Mary’s swim team delivered an outstanding performance, showcasing not only their athletic talent but also their exemplary sportsmanship throughout the event. Whilst being cheered on by many parents in the spectators’ seats, our swimmers demonstrated incredible determination, skill, and teamwork in every race.

  From thrilling freestyle sprints to demanding medley relays, each swimmer gave their best. Beyond the races, the team displayed true sportsmanship, cheering on teammates and applauding competitors alike. They represented our school with maturity, respect, and a spirit of camaraderie.

  We are immensely proud of every swimmer who took part. Their discipline, positive attitude, and resilience, both in and out of the water, make them exceptional role models for the school community. Overall in the competition, we scored third. Each team member contributed to a memorable and inspiring event. We congratulate them all and look forward to future successes in the pool. Well done, St. Mary’s and a huge thank you to Mrs Tanner and Ms Rickwood for their relentless hard work and support of the children!

• Michael Stevens Award

  Fri 04 Apr 2025

  Today Daisy received our 'Michael Stevens Award' for:

   

  'for always trying her best, when she doesn't understand something: Daisy continues to try hard and perseveres until she achieves it.  She also demonstrates an excellent attitude both in school and with her homework and is making good progress.  She continually demonstrates a positive attitude around school with her overall enthusiasm, energy, joy and zest for life.'

   

  Well done Daisy

  

• Orange Class' Art Gallery

  Thu 03 Apr 2025

  Year 1 opened Orange Class Art Gallery for a very special exhibition of drawings and sculptures inspired by the winter plants in our school environment. Families were invited and all the children were confident and knowledgeable when they showed their work.

  

• Year 6 WW2 Day

  Wed 02 Apr 2025

  Here are a selection of photos from our WW2 day last term. A little snippet of what we did:

   

  • Year 6 started their school day with the windows blacked out, and were shown a video of what to do if you hear an air raid siren

  • We then spent our morning talking about upcycling which was very popular during WW2. We used left over felt pieces and accessories to make bookmarks for our loved ones or for ourselves.

  • Suddenly the siren sounded! We all had to get under our tables and stay out of sight until the all clear was given.

  • Once we recovered, it was announced that we were being evacuated to countryside towns to save us all from the bombings in our area.

  • After break we boarded the train and were given our name tags for our luggage. Whilst on the train we met other children and played popular games from 1940s whilst we tucked into some train snacks!

  • Once we arrived at our destination, we were all given an envelope containing information about the families we were going to be housing with.

  • After lunch we used this information to write home to our families about our experiences with our guardians so far.

  • By the end of the day, the war was over so we played musical statues and had a celebration party!