We are egg-stremely excited to invite all children — and adults! — to take part in our Easter Egg Decorating Competition. If your child would like to take part, please decorate an egg at home and bring it to school on the morning of Wednesday 1st April. Children must take their decorated egg straight to […]

This week, our pupils took to the stage for their Rocksteady concerts, proudly performing for parents and carers — and what a fantastic series of shows it was! From confident drumming and electric guitar riffs to vibrant keyboard melodies and energised vocals, the children showcased their growing musical skills with joy and enthusiasm. Each band […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every person matters, every moment counts. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

We are delighted to share that the Friend’s of St Mary’s Spring Disco was another wonderfully successful event! The children had an amazing time on the dance floor, enjoying the music, lights and fun with their friends. They all looked fantastic in their colourful disco outfits, bringing a real sense of celebration to the evening. […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every person matters, every moment counts. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

We’re excited to announce that St Mary’s is taking part in the British Science Week 2026 Poster Competition!This year’s theme is “What makes a good childhood?”, and pupils are invited to get creative and share their ideas about what a positive childhood looks like now — and in the future. 🖍️ How to Take PartChildren can design a poster showing […]

If your child feels anxious about school, you’re not alone—and support is available. CAMHS are offering a range of parent workshops throughout 2026 designed to help you understand your child’s worries and learn simple, practical strategies to support them. You can explore all upcoming sessions by scanning the QR code on the flyer below or […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every person matters, every moment counts. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

We’re giving our school library a much‑needed update—and we’d love your help to make it truly brilliant! A great library inspires curiosity, imagination and a lifelong love of reading, and together we can ensure every child finds a book that sparks their interest. If you have gently‑used books at home that are no longer being […]

To celebrate our upcoming Book Fair, we’re excited to launch a whole‑school reading competition next week! Children will have the chance to get creative and show off their artistic flair with a range of book‑themed challenges. Each class will be invited to choose one of the following fun activities: 🎨 Design a brand‑new book character📘 […]

We are excited to announce that our school Book Fair will take place from 4th–10th February 2026. The fair will be held each afternoon in the IT Suite from 3.30pm to 4.00pm. All children will be dismissed as usual at the end of the school day before parents and children are invited to enter school […]

We are excited to share that our school will be taking part in NSPCC Number Day on Friday 6th February, joining thousands of schools across the country to celebrate maths. On the day, children will take part in: Your support helps us make the most of this special day. Families can:

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every person matters, every moment counts. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

Our Year 6 classroom was buzzing with excitement this week as we welcomed a special guest from Nissan into school! The visitor led an inspiring workshop that brought real‑world engineering to life for our pupils. The Nissan team shared fascinating insights into how cars are designed, tested and built right here in the North East. Pupils were […]

Following on from our news post on 13th January about us working in partnership with the Family Hub to support families… We are pleased to share that Sian Bilclough, our Early Help Practitioner from the Consett Family Hub, will be in school on Tuesday 17th February. Sian works closely with our staff to offer an […]

Our Year 5 children had an amazing experience during the Coram Foundation Shakespeare workshop this week. They loved kicking things off with animal snap and throwing themselves into pretending to be different creatures, before using the emoji game to explore and express a wide range of emotions. They then moved on to rehearsing The Tempest, […]

Thank You for Your Feedback We would like to thank all families for the positive and encouraging feedback following the Autumn Term open classrooms for Years 1 to 6. It was wonderful to see so many parents — and even grandparents — looking through books with their children and celebrating the learning that has taken […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every person matters, every moment counts. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

Extra Support for Our Families We are committed to supporting not only our pupils but also their families. In addition to the pastoral care we already provide, we are delighted to share that we now have an Early Help Practitioner working in partnership with us through the Consett Family Hub. This means that, if needed, […]

“Powering Up for a Brighter, Greener Future!” We’re marking a special day on Tuesday, 27th January to celebrate the positive impact of our solar panels and the steps we’re taking towards a greener future. The day will be led by Wendy Litherland, Head of Education at Solar for Schools, and we’re delighted to welcome special […]

Year 5 and 6 took part in a fantastic workshop led by PCSO Claire, focusing on the importance of celebrating diversity. The children explored how our world is made up of many different people, each with their own unique appearances, cultures and beliefs — and how these differences make our communities stronger. During the session, […]

Dear Parents and Carers, As we come to the end of a busy and joyful term, I want to say a heartfelt thank you for all the support you’ve given our school community. It truly makes a difference, and we never take it for granted. We are so proud of our children—their hard work, kindness, […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every person matters, every moment counts. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

This week, our Year 3 to Year 6 pupils led a truly magical Candlelit Carol Service, filling the church with light, music and the warmth of our school community. From the moment the first candle flickered to life, there was an unmistakable sense of Christmas spirit in the air. The children sang beautifully, read with […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every person matters, every moment counts. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

The Travelling Crib is Back! We are excited to share that our Travelling Crib has begun its journey around our school community! This special tradition helps us all reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and brings families together during this festive season. Each family that receives the crib is invited to spend some time […]

5th December 3.30pm – 4pm at the main school entrance

Our Year 6 pupils enjoyed a brilliant day out at the Centre for Life this week—complete with science, smiles, and a whole lot of slipping and sliding! After exploring the hands‑on exhibits and diving into the world of STEM, the children laced up their skates and took to the ice rink. For some, it was […]

We are delighted to share that Daisy, one of our talented pupils, has been cast in this year’s local pantomime Snow White, performed by Reece Sibbald Productions at the brand-new Roxy Theatre in Leadgate. This is a fantastic achievement, and Daisy would absolutely love to see some familiar faces from our school community in the […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every person matters, every moment counts. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every person matters, every moment counts. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

What an amazing evening we had at the Halloween Disco! A huge thank you to our brilliant Friends of St. Mary’s Group for organising such a fantastic event, and to all the parent helpers who volunteered their time – we couldn’t have done it without you.The children made an incredible effort with their costumes, and […]

We are immensely proud of our Head Boy, George, and Year 6 School Council representative, Isaac, who represented St Mary’s with dignity and respect at the Remembrance Day church service.  Their thoughtful and solemn act of laying a wreath at the Cenotaph was a powerful reflection of our school’s core values. It was equally moving […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every moment counts, every person matters. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

📅 Date: Tuesday 21st October🕕 Time: 5:00–5:30pm (Staff available until 6:00pm)📍 Location: School Hall (Please enter via the main entrance) At St Mary’s, we use the Read Write Inc. (RWI) phonics programme to teach early reading and spelling. RWI is a structured, systematic approach designed to help children become confident, fluent readers. It supports children […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every moment counts, every person matters. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

We’re excited to announce that the FOSM PTA School Disco is back! Join us for an evening of music, dancing, and fun — all while raising funds to support our school. 📅 Date: Thursday 23rd October 🎵 KS1: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Children in KS1 will be taken straight to the disco after school. Please collect […]

At St Mary’s, we are incredibly proud to have so many children with such a range of talents! With this in mind, we will be hosting a ‘Children’s Enterprise Fair’; somewhere they can showcase their talents and begin to see how this can earn them money. The event is designed solely for St. Mary’s pupils to sell […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every moment counts, every person matters. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every moment counts, every person matters. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

We’re on the lookout for games, puzzles, and toys to help keep our children engaged and happy during outdoor play and wet playtimes! If you have any good condition items at home that your children have outgrown, we’d love to give them a new home here at school. We’re especially in need of: 🧩 Puzzles […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every moment counts, every person matters. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

Pupil Achievement Awards The Pupil Achievement Award celebrates those everyday heroes who show they’re Ready, Respectful and Safe—and who live out our school mission: Every moment counts, every person matters. Whether it’s making kind choices, showing great attitude or leading by example, these pupils stand out for all the right reasons. They don’t just follow […]

As we come to the end of another academic year, I want to take a moment to express just how incredibly proud I am of every single one of our pupils. Their hard work, determination and resilience has shone through in so many ways and it has been a joy to witness their growth. Each […]

Dear Parents and Guardians, We’re excited to announce that we- AE Sports Coaching- will be providing wraparound care at St Mary’s starting this September! We’d love to take a moment to introduce ourselves and share what you can expect from our service. Who We Are AE Sports Coaching has been delivering high-quality PE lessons, after-school clubs and […]

In true St. Mary’s style, our Year 6 pupils marked the end of their primary school journey with a joyful and thoroughly drenching water fight! Laughter echoed across the playground as friendships were celebrated and memories were made—one splash at a time. It was wonderful to see some unexpected personalities shine through, with even the […]

Our Year 2 pupils had a fantastic day exploring the wonders of Northumberland College Zoo, located just outside Hexham. The zoo is home to an incredible variety of animals, and our children were thrilled to encounter everything from playful meerkats and curious coatis to the striking ring-tailed and ruffed lemurs. The excitement didn’t stop there—pupils […]

Reception had the BEST time on our class trip! From cuddling fluffy chicks and guinea pigs to bottle-feeding the cutest lambs — it was a day full of smiles, learning, and laughter. We were amazed by the HUGE, hairy Highland Cattle (from a safe distance! 😄) and soaked up the sunshine while playing with our […]

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 in their own unique way. Pupil Achievement Awards YearPupilAwardR Albie B For amazing knowledge and questions about insects in […]

In celebration of the Year of Jubilee, the Diocese are pleased to share the invitation for the Diocesan Jubilee Day in September, which has the theme Alive in HOPE: A Church for MISSION. Details can be found in the attached Jubilee information leaflet or on the diocesan website at https://bit.ly/DHNAlive25. 

Year 1 had a fantastic day at Beamish Museum, travelling back in time to experience life in the Victorian era. One of the highlights of the day was taking part in a traditional Victorian school lesson. Thankfully, we were on our absolute best behaviour… so no one ended up on the receiving end of the […]

Dear Parents and Carers, As we come to the end of another busy and productive half term, we’d like to say a huge well done to all of our children for their fantastic effort, enthusiasm and achievements. They’ve worked incredibly hard and should feel very proud of themselves. To celebrate, the Friends of St Mary’s kindly treated […]

After weeks of dedication, focus, and determination, our amazing Year 6 pupils have completed their SATs — and we couldn’t be prouder! 💪✏️📚 From early morning revision sessions to tackling tricky questions with resilience and a smile, you’ve shown what it means to work hard and aim high. Your teachers, families, and the whole school […]

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 in their own unique way. Pupil Achievement Awards YearPupilAwardRSamuel TFor great effort to improve your handwriting and […]

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 in their own unique way. Pupil Achievement Awards YearPupilAwardRLewis CFor always following our school rules and making […]

Dear Parents/Carers, As we welcome the Easter break, we would like to extend our warmest wishes to you and your families. Easter is a time of renewal and hope, and we pray that you experience the joy and blessings of this special season. We hope that the weather will be kind to us, allowing everyone […]

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 in their own unique way. Pupil Achievement Awards YearPupilAwardR Boe W For excellent effort and great progress in phonics […]

On Friday 4th April, our Year 5 explorers swapped the classroom for the capital and set off on a very important mission – to see the sights, spot a royal (or two), and unravel the mysteries of Parliament (spoiler: we might have some budding politicians in the making). After a very early start, our adventurers […]

An effective mission and vision should reflect the ambitions of the whole school community and bring the school together by helping everyone move in the right direction, towards the same goals. Now that we have received our updated St Mary’s logo we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to officially share our new St. […]