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Lower One had an history experience day where they enjoyed a ‘visiting’ Stone Age workshop. The children had a full day of being immersed in life during the Stone Age. With the instructor, the children learnt about the different stages of the period and how we, as humans, have evolved through millions of years. They built a model of Stonehenge, had the opportunity to explore historical artefacts such as weapons, animal skins and jewellery and even took part in a very dramatic battle which concluded the late Stone Age period. The children looked tremendous in their best animal print, faux [...]

On Monday, 13th November the boy’s table tennis team travelled to Stoke college to compete in an ISA tournament. All the children played incredibly well, with Yishai Choo coming 1st and William Barker claiming 3rd place. The boys were a real credit to themselves and to the school.

Upper One marked the Armistice with their class assembly. Upper One led the school and their parents in a thoughtful reflection upon the significance of this date for everyone.  It was a moving assembly that gave us an insight into the history of children’s individual families. As is fitting, during the assembly two minutes silence was observed. The charity prefects with their helpers sold poppy related items given to us from the Royal British Legion, which included reflectors, slap rulers, friendship bands and bracelets. The donations are collected by the Royal British Legion and we will find out how much [...]

Children throughout the school collected 20 pence pieces for the annual coin trail. We had a visitor from CAFOD who reminded us that it is our right to have clean water, but many children in the world do not have this privilege. We learnt about the theme 'Brighten up your life'. When terrible floods struck Pakistan last year, CWSA, a CAFOD-supported local organisation expert in providing medical help during emergencies, sent a mobile clinic to Ayra's village. Now the truck containing the mobile clinic has been painted with bright images telling the stories of flood-survivors like Ayra, brightening lives as [...]

A wonderful service was held in the school hall on Monday to celebrate the Baptism of Mary. Children from Reception and Kindergarten classes, as part of Come and See took part in the celebration that was the culmination in them enjoying learning about Baptism over the last four weeks. Everyone had a part to play, words to learn, new songs and learning key words for strength, Holy water to wash away the sins, light, Jesus is the light of our world and white meaning pure.

Well done to the 'Gangsta Grannies' from Upper One and Lower One on getting through to the ISA Dance Competition. Lots of hard work put in over the holidays and during school. Special mention to Mrs Walsh for her creativity and energy in getting the girls through.

Intermediate and Transition went to Barleylands for their celebration trip in October. They found out where fruits and vegetables grow and sorted foods into different food groups. We found out how wheat is milled and the children ground the ears of corn into flour then mixed it with oil, water, yeast and salt to make pizzas choosing healthy toppings that grow on the farm It was a very enjoyable day down on the farm!

On Tuesday 3rd October, the junior classes celebrated St. Ursula’s Day with a day trip to Stubbers. All the children took part in a full day of fun activities.  The lower junior classes thoroughly enjoyed open canoeing, paddleboarding, grass sledging and team building activities. Whilst the upper juniors participated in open canoeing, paddleboarding, laser combat and team building.

Lower Two visited Sky Academy Studios’ on Thursday 21st September. The children worked with professional studio staff in a bespoke studio to create their own movie trailers. This experience supports the curriculum, specifically: fiction writing, composition, understanding of genre, character development and reviewing and refining their story ideas.

Good luck to all the children from Upper Two Class of 2023. We hope you have a great start to your life at your new schools. Hope to see some of you soon for some interesting stories.