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Celebrating the Feast of the Epiphany at St. Mary’s
This week, a small group of our eager children had the wonderful opportunity to attend Mass in celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany. It was a special moment for them to reflect on the significance of the Magi’s journey and the gifts they brought to the newborn King.
Owl Class Shine in English Heritage Pin Badge Competition
This October at St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle, our Year 5 and 6 pupils - known as Owl Class - took part in an exciting creative challenge set by English Heritage. Pupils were invited to design a brand‑new pin badge for Barnard Castle, inspired by their understanding of the historic site and its significance within our local area.
Rhyme Time Fun – Celebrating National Nursery Rhyme Week
As part of National Nursery Rhyme Week, we were thrilled to welcome Mr Hughes to St. Mary’s for a very special music session!
Spreading Joy – Supporting the Samaritans’ Shoebox Appeal
At St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, our whole school community came together once again to support the Samaritans’ Shoebox Appeal, helping to spread joy and kindness to our global neighbours this Christmas.
Kindness in Action – Celebrating World Kindness Day
At St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, we marked World Kindness Day with a heartwarming visit to our friends at The Manor House, as part of our activities linked to anti-bullying and promoting kindness in our community.
Nursery Brings ‘The Three Little Pigs’ to Life!
Our Nursery children had a fantastic morning diving into their core text, The Three Little Pigs, through lively discussion and imaginative thinking. The classic story sparked lots of wonderful conversation, with pupils sharing creative ideas about the Big Bad Wolf.