Dec 8, 2023 | Arts Activities, Catholic Life, English Activities, Year 5
After Year 5’s great author webinar last week, Mr Dilly contacted us to ask us to do a very special job. One of the veterans featured in the webinar recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Mr Dilly asked if we would be able to make him birthday and/or Christmas...
Dec 6, 2023 | Catholic Life, Early Years
In the Early Unit we have been learning about how a baby is welcomed into God’s family through Baptism. We enjoyed role play to help us order the events that take place and understand some of the signs of Baptism.
Dec 1, 2023 | Catholic Life, Collective Worship
The season of Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas and spans four weeks. It is a time of preparation. Today we started our journey together by coming together before school to pray and reflect. The theme of week one is waiting with patience and hope for God’s...
Nov 10, 2023 | Arts Activities, Catholic Life, Early Years, Outdoor Learning Activities
Today Reception followed the Sculpture Trail in Saltwell Park. They were made of many different materials: some were very old and others were new. We talked about why the sculptures were there. There were sculptures that helped us to remember important events and...
Nov 10, 2023 | Arts Activities, Catholic Life, Early Years
As part of our learning about celebrations we found out why people celebrate November 5th each year. We enjoyed the story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder plot and built Houses of Parliament in block play. We used a printing technique to make our Fireworks in sky...
Oct 18, 2023 | Catholic Life, PHSE & Citizenship Activities
Some of our Mini Vinnies recently supported a group from church to hold a Coffee Afternoon in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Along with teas and coffees, there were yummy treats and a raffle. Altogether we raised £102 for the charity.