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This week in Saplings we have been enjoying the story Mrs Rainbow by Neil Griffiths. We loved exploring the different colours in the story…

Today we visited Ladyewell as part of October and the month of the Rosary.  We found out about Ladyewell Shrine and why it is a special and holy place.  
The children enjoyed exploring the grounds, looking at the different statues and petitions people had left there and they especially…

What an incredible few days our Year 5 children have had on their residential trip to Castlerigg in Keswick! Following our theme of "Shine…

This week in Saplings, we have been having lots of fun while learning to try new things and become more independent. The children worked hard getting themselves changed ready for PE and showed great determination when putting on their coats, shoes and wellington boots for our outdoor day. We were…

What a fantastic first full week we have had in Year 6! The children have settled brilliantly into their new classroom routines and have shown a positive attitude towards their learning.

In RE, we have been reflecting on our school mission statement and discussing what it means to live out our…

This week we were delighted to welcome Amy Troner to speak with ourselves, Year 1 and Year 5 all about her faith and experiences as a member of the Jewish community.

Amy shared fascinating insights into Judaism, helping us to develop our understanding of different beliefs and traditions as…

Temple Visit

Year 6 enjoyed an enriching visit to the Gujarat Hindu Society Temple in Preston, where they were warmly welcomed and guided through the key elements of the Hindu Faith. The children learned about the significance of prayer, stillness, and devotion within Hinduism, explored the…

One of the most cherished events in our school and parish community is the May Procession a heartfelt tradition of faith, unity, and devotion.

As we crowned Mary today, we reflected on the values she embodies: kindness, humility, and unwavering faith. It was a reminder that beyond the…

This week has been another busy and exciting one in Year 6, with lots of learning and creativity happening across the curriculum.

We were very lucky to take part in a poetry workshop with author Rachel Walmsley. She inspired us with her love of words and helped us to explore different ways of…

This week has been a truly meaningful and reflective time as we walked through Holy Week together. We spent time learning, creating, praying, and discovering new ways to deepen our understanding of Jesus’ love and sacrifice.

One of our favourite parts of the week was exploring the Sorrowful…

We’ve had a lovely Holy Week in school.  We retold the events leading up to, and including, Jesus’ death and resurrection.  It was lovely to see how knowledgeable the children were about this important time in the Church year.  

On Tuesday, we took part in our Reconciliation service with…