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News Archive

An archive of our school news posts.

Achievement Awards 8th November 2024

Here you will find details about all of the wonderful successes our children have achieved this week. We are so incredibly proud of the pupils at St. Mary’s as they strive to become the best they can be possibly be in their unique way. Pupil Achievement Awards YearPupilAwardRAbel-Roy SFor excellent letter formation in our writing […]

Achievement Awards 25th October 2024

Pupil Achievement Awards YearPupilAwardRAyla CFor making links with our artist Yayoi Kusama and Rosa Parks – they both stood up for what is rightRTeddy GFor good listening on the carpet and being ready to learn in our phonics lessons1Hendrix S-NFor great listening in all lessons and making positive choices1Heidi HFor her resilience with maths challenges […]

Operation Christmas Child

Once again this year, through a campaign called ‘Operation Christmas Child’, run by a charity called Samaritans Purse, St. Mary’s is joining thousands of other schools up and down the country wrapping, packing and sending shoeboxes full of gifts- things like cuddly toys, games, balls, hats, gloves and scarves, stationery and hygiene items – to […]

Harvest Liturgy

Thank you for all the food donations you sent into school; Consett Food bank were very grateful.  We celebrated a lovely Harvest Festival in school. Ray from CAFOD came and showed us ways we can help children around the world who are not as lucky as we are. Thank you all again. The Mini Vinnies

Poppy Appeal

This year, like every year, we will be supporting the British Poppy Appeal in school. From Monday 4th November to Friday 8th  November, we will have a range of poppy merchandise available in school for the children to purchase. There are no set prices for the items; we only ask for a donation. If you wish […]

Bishop Stephen’s visit

What a privilege it was to introduce Bishop Stephen to St Mary’s yesterday! We had the opportunity to praise and reflect together during a Celebration of the Word led by Bishop Stephen. He taught us an old Hebrew word; “amaween” which means “to watch over something of importance” and explained that God watches out for […]

Uniform & Halloween Outfit Swap Shop

Our PTFA have very kindly volunteered to run a uniform and Halloween outfit swap shop in the school hall on Friday 18th October. We would gratefully welcome any donations. Please send them into school with your children or pop them into the main office any time between 8am and 6pm before the 18th October.

Mini Vinnie’s Harvest Appeal

Hello Grown Ups, We understand that some of our families are lucky because they do not have to worry about where their next meal will come from or if they can afford essential items in their homes. We would like give thanks for this by sharing some of our food and items with those who […]

Playtime Snacks

We have noticed an increased number of unhealthy snacks being eaten at playtime, including crisps, chocolate bars and cake bars.  Some of these snacks are seen because children are choosing these from their lunchbox instead of a healthier choice at playtime. We would like to clarify that, if children in KS2 wish to have a […]

Non-uniform Day & Free School Lunch for Every Child

Thursday 3rd October will be a non-uniform day and every child will be entitled to a free school lunch. This is a “Trust Celebration” and the theme of the day is “Celebrating Together”. The MENU for the day will include a selection of the following, as examples of what our school meal provision includes:

Our first weeks in reception

Reception children have settled in so well as they have joined our school family. Their first few weeks have been full of learning, exploration and growth.

Street Dance

Last week, the children took part in Street Dance sessions led by Caitlin from AE Sports Coaching.  Street dance is a dynamic and vibrant form of dance that incorporates a wide range of styles, including hip-hop, breakdancing, and popping. It was a real masterclass in flexibility and co-ordination! The children got a chance to develop […]

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