Children loved our Black History Month theme ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ and learnt about past and present BAME figures in history. They learnt how to cook African and Caribbean recipes and play the Djembe Drums. The month ended in the children wearing their traditional dress and celebrating their hair as part of our celebrations.
Working in partnership with a local charity, we are delighted that the children of St Mary's were once again able to enjoy a day of African drumming workshops. The children were learning from an experienced and talented performer and every class made great progress. We finished the day with a whole School performance and celebration. The children also learned about West African culture and the importance of Drumming throughout the History of the region.
Every class enjoyed a special day focusing on Maths Investigations and Problem Solving - a great way to deepen the children's mathematical understanding and for them to apply their reasoning and arithmetic skills. This half term we focused on 'Trial and Improvement' - having a go and learning from every attempt! Well done to all of the children who completed the Home Learning Extra Challenge - more than 30 children got the answer correct!
Our Harvest Festival was sadly the last School Worship led by Father Steve as he retires. We wish him all the very best in his retirement and thank him for 12 years of leading the school in worship. Father Steve has been very active in many areas of school life as a School Governor and we will miss him. We presented him with gifts and a special book made by the children, whilst 2 children from Year 5 gave a special speech.
St Mary's Church was the perfect setting for a day of Prayer, Reflection and Peace. Many thanks to Father Steve and our School Governors Chris Stringfellow, Julia Pring and Kate Riches, for supporting the event to ensure that everything ran smoothly. Each child in the school enjoyed 4 activities, planned and led by the Children's Faith Group. The 4 activities, which linked to our school values were:
Congratulations to our Year 5 and Year 6 football stars, who took part in a tournament held at St Dunstan's pitches, playing matches against several other schools. All of the players performed really well and played with enthusiasm and respect.
At St Mary's we didn't let the rain stop our Sports Day! Although we weren’t able to go to Ladywell Arena, each class competed at School, enjoying a series of sporting activities led by our Sports Coach Mr Tientcheu. In the morning, Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 used the school Hall for indoor games. Luckily, it brightened up a little in the afternoon and our older pupils were able to run, jump and throw outside in the playground.
Every year we invite visitors from many walks of life to inspire our children by introducing them to a wide range of careers and opportunities. Visitors talk about their jobs, what they do and how they achieved what they have done, as well as challenges they may have faced and how they overcame these. This years visitors included a filmmaker, counsellor, doctor and musician.
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