--- title: "Year 6 Reflect on a Special Memory from Year 2" url: "https://stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-07-20-year-6-reflect-on-a-special-memory-from-year-2" school: "St. Mary's Catholic Primary School" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in County Durham [Click Here](https://stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/our-school/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01325 300339 **Email:** office@stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk # Year 6 Reflect on a Special Memory from Year 2 20 July 2026 ### Looking Back on Their Primary School Journey 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. ### Hopes, Dreams and Happy Memories As they read through their letters, pupils discovered the hopes, dreams and thoughts they had shared four years ago. There were plenty of smiles, laughter and moments of nostalgia as they compared their Year 2 aspirations with where they are today. The experience provided a wonderful opportunity for children to celebrate their achievements and appreciate just how far they have come on their learning journey. ### Celebrating Growth and Achievement Opening the letters was a powerful reminder of the progress the pupils have made academically, personally and socially throughout their time at St Mary's. As they prepare to move on to secondary school, the activity encouraged reflection on the friendships, experiences and memories that have shaped their time at the school. ## A Moment to Treasure The letter-opening session was a truly special way for Year 6 to celebrate their journey through primary school and recognise all they have achieved along the way. It was a beautiful reminder that dreams can grow, confidence can flourish and that every step of the journey is worth celebrating. ![](https://stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/images/748306836_1002932109403203_1617757463656605200_n.jpg)![](https://stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/images/749096493_1002932242736523_1496114804059516228_n.jpg) [Enrichment](https://stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/enrichment) [ Celebrating Two Fantastic Terms Across BHCET](https://stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-07-15-celebrating-two-fantastic-terms-across-bhcet-30) [St Mary's Pupils Enjoy Seaside Adventures at Seaham Beach ](https://stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-09-03-st-mary-s-pupils-enjoy-seaside-adventures-at-seaham-beach) ![St. Mary's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Central Avenue Newton Aycliffe Co. Durham DL5 5NP 01325 300339 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stmaryscatholicprimaryschool/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stmarys_newtonacyliffe/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Mary's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)