We hold the keys to the future....

In Year 5 we have linked with a school in the Kumbo Diocese of Cameroon called St Martin de Porres. Miss Hughes visited us and told us about what life was like there for children like us. They have to pay to get an education, they have to provide their own pens and pencils and if they didn't have one the teacher would send them home! The children would have to walk long distances to school some for as long 2 hours.

Miss Hughes was going back to Cameroon for another visit so we asked her if she would take some 'hands of friendship' from our class to the children there. We wrote out names and a bit about ourselves on one hand and when Miss Hughes took them to Cameroon the children there did the same and sent them back to us! We were all very excited to have the opportunity to share ideas and feelings with children on the other side of the world.

We also sent 2 of our favourite books, 'Fantastic Mr Fox' and 'Kensuke's Kingdom', over to the children to help start a library for them and hopefully next time we could send some more!

We are going to go to Mass at St Peter's in a couple of weeks time to tell the Parishioners all about our friends across the sea.

We really enjoyed this activity and so did the children from Cameroon as they said it was the most exciting thing they had ever done! we hope to continue this link by sending some letters and would like to start a joint project with the children there - we can learn so much from each other - we think it would be great!

by Olivia and James.

Stars of the Week

Well done ...

Curtis, Shay, Charlotte, Ben, Joe, Jamie and Katherine.

Mega Maths Stars

Well done ...

Luke, Olivia, Jessica, Oscar, Joseph, Arne and Kieran.

Outside Awards

Well done for being Beaver of the Month!!

Winning Team  - St Aidan - 132 points!

" Everyone must have been trying very hard this week a nd it was very close so keep it up!"

On Monday 1st February the Yellow  5p bus visited our school. The bus helps the homeless people in the region and people who can't afford to buy clothes fully priced. Everything on board the bus costs 5p!! The Yellow Bus brings clothes, books, shoes, games and toys to people who need them instead of them having to go to a charity shop.  St Cuthbert's Care is the charity that runs the bus - it costs £40,000 each year to run.

When the bus came to school each class got to go inside and see all of the things they had for sale. We were really impressed. Ken a volunteer told us all about how the bus works and where it goes. We can help by donating clothes for any age, shoes and toys.  We can also help by raising money to make sure this excellent project continues.

All around the Diocese schools are taking part in a non uniform day on February 12th to help to raise funds. This will help to pay for petrol for the bus as even the drivers are volunteers! Please help us by coming in non uniform and making a donation on that day.

Thank you,

by Ella, Trudy, Amy & Marlene. (Y4) 

Week beginning 8th March 2010

" I know that it is ok for me to make mistakes"

Week beginning 1st March 2010

" I can love and care for our planet"

Eco Warriors - leading the school

 2009-2010

Week beginning 22nd February 2010

" I try to appreciate that God is in all things"

Week beginning 8th February 2010

" I try to use words that make the world a better place - please, thank you, sorry"

Week beginning 1st February 2010

" I listen to what you say and I show that I am listening to you"

Week beginning 25th January 2010

"I know about the people who work together in our school"

School Councillors 2009-2010

Week beginning 18th January 2010

" I know I belong in a community"

Week beginning 11th January 2010

" I try to take care of God's world around me"

Week beginning 4th January 2010

" I try to follow our school and classroom rules"

Week beginning : 14th December 2009

"Simple things can make us happy"

Week beginning ; 7th December 2009

" I think before I make choices that affect my health"

Week beginning: 30th November 2009

" I can, work, play, rest and pray each day"

Week beginning : 23rd November 2009

"I can tell you how I look after myself"

Week beginnning 16th November 2009

"I can affirm the gifts and talents of others"

Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Toward!

Mother and baby doing extremely well!!

Week Beginning - 9th November 2009

"I can help somebody today"

This week we should be thinking about all those who have given their lives in war to protect their country. We wear our poppies as a reminder of their bravery. On November 11th we will have 2 minutes silence in school to say a special prayer and remember all those people.

Week beginning - 2nd November 2009

"I try to be honest and tell the truth even when it is hard"

Week beginning : 19th October 2009

"I try to be just and fair"

Week beginning : 12th October 2009

" I understand that rights match responsibility"

Week Beginning : 5th October 2009

" I know what to do if I see anyone being hurt"

FEBRUARY

As art is a journey of discovery, Lord,
so may I grow more aware this day
of your life-giving presence.

'Coins For CAFOD'

Please read this letter from our School Council. After much discussion, and some excellent ideas, they have decided to make a line of 'Coins for CAFOD' this year on Friday 16th October. So get saving up your change and bring it in!!!

Stars of the Week

Well done to ....

Curtis, Oliver, Eva, Amber,

Georgia, abbey, Ellie, Katherine,

Kieron and Mrs Moreland!

Handwriting Stars

Congratulations on your good work ...

Luke, Emily, Alfie, Patrick, Bethan,

Ellie and Conor.

Winning Team - 358points!

St Aidan

"Keep up the good work and keep getting house points!"

October

This day, Father,
may my eyes be opened
to see the beauty
in all that is ordinary - yet special
around me.
May the glory of all that you have made
remind me of your presence
and lead me closer to you.

Week beginning: 28th September 2009

"I can say how I feel"

Yesterday was the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr which is the festival which marks the end of Ramadan.

Some of our children are beautifully decorated to celebrate this happy festival.

The children's hands are all decorated with different patterns and if you look very carefully you will be able to see different colours too!

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our Muslim children and their families "Eid Mubarak" (A Blessed Eid).

Our school councillors have been elected for the new academic year by their classmates. The council also includes our Head Boy and Girl.

Well done to all members and keep up the good work!

"As Year 6 School Councillor we would like to help improve our school in any way we can and help anybody who needs it. We will always listen to ideas and make sure they are heard at School Council meetings." (Year 6 School Councillors)

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Week beginning 15th June 2009

"I know what trust means"

Week beginning 11th May 2009

"I can recognise comfortable and uncomfortable feelings"

Week Beginning 4th May 2009

"I know who to ask for help"

                                             School Council 2008 - 2009

Stars of the Week

Mary,  Zainab,  Lauren, Joel, Max, Liam

and Danielle

Handwriting Stars

Eleanor, Jennifer, Benjamin, Melissa,

Rebecca, Isobel and Larna.

All of these children have brought in their medals, certificates or trophies to show us how well they are doing in their after school activities - Karate, swimming, theatre craft and horse riding. Remember to bring these in too if you have something to celebrate!

Week Beginning 27th April 2009

"I know when to ask for help"

We were delighted so many visitors came to see all our Easter arts and crafts. We have worked extremely hard but it was all worth it! We had so many eggs it was hard to choose winners from each class, everyone was so imaginative - Well done to all who took part! Our Year 6 children paraded with their bonnets too with their wonderful creations - some of which were edible!
Happy Easter !

Week beginning 23rd March 2009

"I try to use words that make the world a better place."

Week beginning 2nd March 2009

This week's thought...

"I can learn from my mistakes and failures!"

Friday 16th January 2009

Congratulations to this week's stars of the week.

Year R - Mark Hewson
Year 1 - Jackson Drummond
Year 2 - Oscar Birney
Year 3 - Aidan Gifford
Year 4 - Lucy McBride
Year 5 - Liam Robertson
Year 6 - Jessica McKenna

French KS1 - Jenny Dixon
French KS2 - Luke Eckstein

Head Teacher's Award - Eleanor Birney

Handwriting Stars

Year R - Olivia Arnsby
Year 1 - Jenny Dixon
Year 2 - Kate Smith
Year 3 - Joseph Mason
Year 4 - Raheem Ali
Year 5 - Conor Gardner
Year 6 - Sean Fraser

Well Done Everyone!

This week's thought...

"I Co-operate with others in work and play!"

Statement of Belief

" I listen to what you say and I show that I am listening to you"

"I think before I make choices that effect my health!"

This week's Statement is:

I try to stand up for myself and others without hurting others.

This week's Statement is:

I understand that rights match responsibility.

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This week's Statement is:

I know what to do if I see anyone being hurt.

To raise money for CAFOD we decided to have a sweet treat. Everyone who wanted to, brought in a donation and decorated a biscuit. Well done to everyone who took part, we know the money will help those less fortunate than ourselves!

Altogether we raised a superb £140.00 !!

This week's Statement is:

I can laugh and have fun.

This week's Statement is:

I can say how I feel.

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This week's Statement is:

I can say one good thing about myself.

Thank you very much to all those who attended and donated towards this excellent charity which is so important to many people in our school community. This event was really well attended and allowed us to support both the charity and our parents of the new starters who began full time education today!

We raised £57.48 and will be running this event again next year as it was so successful!

Many thanks once again.

This weeks statement is :

I believe that I am special and created by God.

Friday 20th June 2008

Congratulations to all of this week's stars!

Year R - Kieran Robson
Year 1 - Ben Robson & Aaron Hooker
Year 2 - Charlotte Thompson
Year 3 - Mahdi Mousavi
Year 4 - Ryan Kelly-Jackson & Bridget Galloway
Year 5 - Jak Johnson
Year 6 - Kerry Gibson

Excellent!!

Our Year 3 celebrated their First Holy Communion on Sunday 8th June 2008. The weather was fine and the children were fantastic! Everyone remebered what the day was really about and the children delighted all their families, friends and visitors with the way they read, sang and danced. Well done to all of Year 3 especially Mrs Temple who prepared the children so well! Thanks also to Father Michael and Father Kefa for helping to make the day so special.

Well done to all of year Five for their excellent liturgical dance to 'My Jesus, My Saviour' which formed part of our Easter reconcilliation service. The children worked very hard to learn the dance and put their own ideas into it. I think that it really helped us to reflect upon what Jesus did in sacrificing his life, so an extra well done to Year Five for helping the school do that. Lets hope that our next dance will be as successful! I'm really looking forward to doing more of this work with you Year Five!
Miss Alberts

14th March 2008

Congratulations to all of this week's stars!

Year R - James Devenport
Year 1 - Harry Burns
Year 2 - James Watson
Year 3 - Sion Oginni
Year 4 - Liam Robertson
Year 5 - Holly King
Year 6 - Daniel Rayner

Well done everyone and keep up the good work!

Dear Parents

This is the information regarding all Easter events. Please read on ...

In Reception we have been reflecting upon our first Spring topic of 'Celebrations'. We began with a party! We remembered our personal celebrations like our birthdays and Christmas and discussed the celebration of Mass at church. We concluded our topic with a prayerful and reflective Liturgy in our classroom.

Mrs Brand

About Lent 2008
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (6 Feb 2008) and ends with the start of the Triduum on the Thursday before Easter. (23 March 2008)

Christians throughout the world observe Lent as a time of prayer, reflection, fasting and repentance in preparation for Easter.

Why are we wearing purple ribbons and where did they come from?

Father David came into school on Tuesday 5th February 2008...

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We would like to say a big thank you to all of our friends and families who kindly donated a shoe box to support the shoe box 2007 appeal. Last year we managed to collect 132 shoe boxes which we thought was amazing ! This year we have increased our total to a FABULOUS 157 boxes. Well done to everyone you have really made a difference, thank you ! What shall we aim for next year ?