St Mary's Catholic Primary School Pupils Make Strong Progress in Violin Lessons
Young musicians at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Barnard Castle, are making excellent progress in their weekly violin lessons. The school offers violin tuition to children from Year 2 upwards, giving pupils the opportunity to develop their musical skills, build confidence and learn a new instrument.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Pupils Celebrate Success at Bowes Show
Children from St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle are celebrating after receiving prizes as winners at this year's Bowes Show. The school was delighted to receive a card thanking the children for their participation and support. The message also praised the high standard of the entries submitted by pupils, commenting on their effort and enthusiasm throughout the event.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Welcomes Visit from Local Police Officer
Pupils at St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle were delighted to welcome a special visitor when PC Preet spent time at the school to introduce himself and talk about his role in the local community. The visit gave children the opportunity to learn more about how police officers help keep people safe and support communities every day.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Pupils Thrive at Lockerbie Manor Residential
Pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are enjoying an exciting and enriching residential trip to Lockerbie Manor, Scotland’s flagship school residential centre. Set within 78 acres of woodland in Dumfries and Galloway, Lockerbie Manor provides a unique environment where children can step outside the classroom and develop new skills. The historic manor, built in 1814, retains its original charm with features such as ornate ceilings and wood panelling, while offering modern facilities, including en suite accommodation, a private lake and a wide range of expertly led activities.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle Promotes Water Safety with Community Officers
Situated in the riverside town of Barnard Castle, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has been helping pupils prepare for the summer holidays by hosting an important water safety session with local community police and fire officers.
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Inspiring Futures at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle: Mini Police Visit Sparks Big Ambitions
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle welcomed a special visit from the Mini Police Team this week, giving pupils a hands-on insight into life in the police force as part of the school’s innovative “Big Ambitions” curriculum. The exciting session, designed to broaden children’s career aspirations, offered pupils from the Owls class a unique opportunity to learn directly from real police officers about the diverse roles within modern policing. From community policing to specialist units, the visit was both educational and inspiring.
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Learning Comes Alive by the River at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
This week, children at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle enjoyed a truly memorable learning experience that brought their classroom work to life through hands‑on exploration and local links. As part of their English learning, pupils had been developing their writing skills by expanding sentences and adding greater detail. Building on this, the children applied their descriptive writing to explain how to make an Egyptian skiff boat, linking their literacy work with their wider curriculum learning about Ancient Egypt.
Larks Class Celebrate Intergenerational Week at The Manor House
Some of our children from Larks class at St Mary’s Barnard Castle enjoyed a very special visit to The Manor House today as part of our commitment to connecting with the local community and celebrating Intergenerational Week.
St Mary’s Barnard Castle Celebrates Recognition as a CAFOD Jubilee Pledge School
St Mary’s Catholic School in Barnard Castle is delighted to announce that it has been officially recognised as a CAFOD Jubilee Pledge School, marking an important milestone in the school’s ongoing commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and global solidarity.
St Mary’s Pupils Win Nissan Award at Robotics LEGO Competition
What an absolutely fantastic day it has been for our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils at Nissan’s Robotics LEGO Competition in Sunderland! The children spent the day inside Nissan’s impressive training suites, rising to the challenge of completing a series of fast‑paced robotics missions using their coding skills and LEGO engineering expertise.
Celebrating Chinese New Year at St Mary’s: The Year of the Fire Horse
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle, our children have been embracing the excitement of Chinese New Year, and 2026 brings the fiery energy of the Year of the Fire Horse—a zodiac sign symbolising independence, ambition, strength, and unstoppable enthusiasm! Across the school, pupils have been exploring the traditions, symbolism, and creativity of this wonderful cultural celebration.
Little Wrens Enjoy Heart‑warming First Visit to The Manor in Barnard Castle
The Little Wrens from St Mary’s Barnard Castle have “had the best day” during their weekly local adventure, marking a special milestone as they visited our friends at The Manor for the very first time. The children were welcomed with open arms as they spent the morning sharing cuddles, conversations, and craft activities linked to this week’s theme of Valentine’s Day. The visit was designed to help nurture intergenerational relationships—something the school continues to celebrate and encourage.