St Malachy's

This morning, the GIFT team and the Mini Vinnie team have been making Easter cards for those who may not receive Easter wishes this year.

Children in KS2 enjoyed a taster athletic session at the Regional Arena Today.

Year 6 had their very first Godly Play session today! 🌍✨ We explored the story of Creation and then responded in our own creative ways—through art, writing, and thoughtful reflection. It was wonderful to see such imagination, curiosity, and deep thinking in action. #GodlyPlay

The Mini Vinnies are working hard to create posters, which advertise our upcoming Pyjama Day. Children can come to school in their pyjamas if they donate an Easter egg, which will be used in our fundraising raffle.

EYFShad a fantastic time dressing up for World Book Day! 📚 We enjoyed stories by Julia Donaldson and took part in fun activities inspired by the characters. The highlight was showing off our dance moves in the parade—thank you to the grown-ups who came to watch! 🎉

Nursery started a new story, “Jasper’s Beanstalk,” and learned about the lifecycle of a plant 🌱 They visited the allotment to collect compost made from our school’s food waste and gathered soil to help them plant sunflower seeds next week! 🌻

Our school chaplains led a meaningful assembly honouring St Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint — a powerful reminder of faith in the digital age. 🙏✨

Year 6 have created their Lenten promises and are ready to begin their journey through Lent with thoughtful hearts and positive intentions. 💜✝️

Year 6 brought Culture Day to life! 🌍✨ Pupils invited their parents in to create personal info sheets about themselves, then proudly presented them together as a parent–child team. A wonderful celebration of culture, identity, and family! 💛

Nursery have learnt about Saint Valentine today and why we celebrate Valentines Day on the 14th of February. We used pegs to pass the 'love' to each other around the circle, which helped to develop our fine motor skills too! We enjoyed singing 'All You Need is Love!

Game on! 🏐 Great to see such amazing teamwork and sportsmanship at the dodgeball competition today. Some seriously impressive throws on display! 👏🔥 #SchoolSport #Dodgeball #Competition

During art day year 2 made clay tiles and pinch pots.

'I wrote to the Zoo to send me a pet, they send me a ... puppy!' Nursery opened their parcel from the Zoo this morning, only to find that there was a puppy inside, just like in our Dear Zoo story!

This afternoon, Year 5 have been debating the following motion in their History lesson - ‘All citizens (including women, young people, enslaved people and people born outside Athens) should be able to vote.’ We decided as a class that we agree with the motion.

In RE, Year 2 retold the story of one of Jesus’ miracles. When Jesus stopped the wind and the waves, the disciples knew he was the Son of God 🌊✝️

The GIFT team and Mini Vinnies met today to discuss the exciting events they’ll be part of! Lots to look forward to 👏✨

In Music this week, Year 5 played ‘To Make You Feel My Love’ by Adele on the glockenspiel 🎶 A fantastic performance and great focus on rhythm and pitch!

In Music, Year 6 practised reading notation to a New Year Carol, which they played beautifully on their glockenspiels 🎶🥁

In Maths today, Year 3 have been dividing 2-digit numbers by partitioning using Dienes (base-10) blocks 🧮 This helped us see how division works step by step and build strong understanding!

Year 6 Sports Leaders loved exploring science, sport and wellbeing during their visit to the Manchester Institute of Health and Performance today. An experience to remember! 🌟 #MIHP #PrimaryEducation