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Celebrating a Spectacular Book Week at St. Mary's! 📚🌟

What an incredible Book Week we've had at school, filled with literary delights and imaginative adventures! The festivities kicked off with an engaging performance by a theatre company on the Friday before, setting the stage for an enchanting week of literary exploration.

Monday: 'Dear Earth' Activities

All classes immersed themselves in the captivating book 'Dear Earth,' engaging in various activities inspired by its themes. It was a fantastic start to a week full of creativity and learning.

Tuesday: Poetry Day

Poetry took center stage on Tuesday, allowing our budding poets to express their creativity through words. The school resonated with the rhythm of verses and the joy of poetic expression.

Wednesday: Hot Chocolate & Bedtime Stories

Wednesday brought a cozy atmosphere as students enjoyed hot chocolate while listening to their favourite books. It was a delightful break in the middle of the week, fostering a love for reading.

Thursday: Character Day Extravaganza!

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to the vibrant costumes! Thursday was a remarkable day filled with a special rendition of 'The Highway Rat' by Julia Donaldson from staff transformed into woodland characters.  All year groups participated in the Masked Reader challenge, and the day finished with a fantastic Booky Cake Sale – a treat for all book enthusiasts!

Friday: Parent Reading Day and Raffle Winner!

Parents joined in the literary fun on Friday, reading with their children and enhancing the joy of shared stories. The day concluded with the eagerly awaited raffle draw, and congratulations to Savannah in Reception for winning the prize!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone – children, staff, and parents – for making Book Week a resounding success. Your enthusiasm and participation made every activity memorable, fostering a lifelong love for reading in our school community. A special thanks to Miss Paxton for organsing the events!

Until next year's literary adventure! 🎉📖

Sports Triumphs: A Week of Success

James, in Year 6, performed a touching Mother's Day poem at the service on Sunday. His heartfelt words resonated with warmth, and we are incredibly proud of his participation. The service involved the Scouting community. It was heartening to witness many familiar faces from our school among the Scout attendees, adding a sense of unity and community spirit to the occasion.

A Week with Year 5

What a busy and fun week in Y5! The class participated in different World Book Day activities and wrote their own poems and letters based on ‘Dear Earth’ and ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. As always, we continue to prioritise our mental and physical health by taking small breaks in the classroom. Here is us doing yoga! On Tuesday we had the police visit us and we spent the afternoon getting to know our local officers and trying on our new uniforms - more below. Towards the end of the week, we completed a science experiment to investigate friction and how different surfaces create a different amount of friction. We used a force metre to measure accurately and even tried some surfaces outside like mud and grass. Out of all the surfaces we tested, grass caused the most friction! 

Year 5 Embarks on an Exciting Journey with the 'Mini Police' Program

This week was the first session of the 'mini police' program in year 5 where the class met the officers, Ryun and Elaine. They got to know each other, and the children found out what they will be learning in the next couple of weeks and ask questions. Year 5 were so excited when they tried on the police uniforms and were given a special pencil, notebook and activity book. 

🌟 Club of the Week: Reception / Year 1 Art! 🌟

This week we are spotlighting our Reception and Year 1 Art Club. During the Spring Term, a group of enthusiastic Year 6 children have prepared weekly art activities for our youngest children to enjoy. The club members have been exploring different aspects of art using pens, glue, feathers, glitter and scissors. The tables might get a bit messy but the children have a fantastic time.

Exploring Ancient Britain: Year 3's Adventure at Celtic Harmony

Last week, Year 3 embarked on a journey back in time to Ancient Britain with a visit to Celtic Harmony. This immersive experience allowed our children to dive deep into the lives of our ancestors through a variety of hands-on activities. They engaged in prehistoric cooking, using ancient techniques to prepare their meals, and learned the art of shelter building, crafting their own structures with materials found in nature. Additionally, Year 3 had the opportunity to use flint tools. This unforgettable trip not only enriched their understanding of history but also provided valuable lessons in teamwork and survival skills.

Jaiden's Triumph: A Kickstart to Taekwondo Success

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news from the martial arts world! Jaiden has successfully passed his first taekwondo grading, marking a significant achievement in his martial arts journey.

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