Year 6 Enjoys Wellbeing and Teamwork Adventure at Hamsterley Forest
Year 6 pupils from St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe enjoyed a fantastic day at Hamsterley Forest, taking part in a range of activities focused on wellbeing, teamwork and personal challenge. Surrounded by the beautiful forest environment, the children took part in a Wellbeing Walk, giving them the opportunity to slow down, connect with nature and reflect on the things that help them feel happy and healthy.
Squirrels Class Enjoy Fantastic Start to the New School Year at St Mary's
There has been plenty of excitement in Squirrels Class at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe as pupils settled into the new academic year with a week full of fun activities, friendship and learning. To help ease any first-day nerves, the children made Jitter Juice, a special activity designed to help chase away those back-to-school butterflies.
Exciting New Adventures Begin in Year 3 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Year 3 pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe have made an enthusiastic start to the new academic year as they embark on a range of new learning experiences. The children in Mrs Williams' class have been busy settling into their new classroom, exploring new topics and embracing the opportunities that come with moving into a new year group.
St Mary's Pupils Enjoy Seaside Adventures at Seaham Beach
Children from Years 4 and 5 at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe have made a fantastic start to the new academic year with memorable visits to Seaham Beach. The trips provided pupils with the opportunity to learn outdoors, explore the coastline and enjoy time together with their classmates as they settled into the new school year.
Year 6 Reflect on a Special Memory from Year 2
Year 6 pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe enjoyed a heartwarming and memorable experience as they opened letters they had written to themselves back in Year 2 with Mrs Ward. The special activity gave the children the chance to look back at their younger selves and reflect on how much they have grown and changed during their time at primary school.
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Celebrating Two Fantastic Terms Across BHCET
As we come to the end of another successful academic year, we are incredibly proud of everything our pupils, staff and wider school community have achieved over the past two terms. From inspiring classroom learning and creative projects to sporting success, educational visits, performances and community events, there has been so much to celebrate.
Year 4 Take Action to Protect the Environment
Year 4 pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School recently explored the impact that litter can have on the environment as part of an engaging learning project. The children investigated the costs associated with cleaning up litter, who is affected by environmental waste and how long different materials take to decompose.
Year 6 Create Lasting Memories During PGL Adventure
Year 6 pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School recently enjoyed an unforgettable residential visit to PGL, packed with adventure, teamwork and exciting new experiences. From the moment they arrived, excitement was in the air as pupils prepared for three days of fun-filled activities and challenges.
School Garden Harvest Brings Exciting Results
There was great excitement at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe this week as pupils harvested a fantastic crop of potatoes from the school garden. Over the past few weeks, the school's dedicated team of gardeners has worked hard to nurture and care for the plants, learning valuable gardening skills along the way.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Showcases Creativity During Christian Art Week
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe have been celebrating an inspiring Christian Art Week, creating a collection of beautiful artwork that will be displayed for families to enjoy. Last week, children across the school took part in a variety of creative activities as part of the annual celebration of art and faith. The week provided pupils with an opportunity to express their ideas, develop new artistic skills and produce stunning pieces of work.
Year 1 Enjoy Memorable Beach Trip to Seaham
Pupils from Year 1 at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe enjoyed a fantastic educational visit to Seaham beach, combining outdoor learning with fun seaside activities. The trip gave children the opportunity to explore the coastline, enjoy the fresh sea air, and take part in a range of engaging activities designed to support their learning outside the classroom.
Year 4 Lead Meaningful Refugee Week Celebration
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School came together for a thoughtful and inspiring Refugee Week celebration, led by the school’s Year 4 class. Refugee Week is an important opportunity to recognise and honour the bravery and resilience of people who have been forced to flee their homes. At St Mary’s, this message was brought to life through a whole-school event that encouraged reflection, creativity, and understanding.