
Oracy
“The school has created an oracy rich environment, where voices are valued and listened to. Pupils are provided with significant opportunities to develop their oracy skills in every subject and in every lesson.”
– T&L Review
– T&L Review

Music
“Music is taught very effectively as pupils learn to play instruments and sing to a good standard. Music and singing play a large part in the schoolâs life. Pupils participate enthusiastically in making music and singing in special events at the school and in the local community. Pupils sing in tune and in harmony using three parts with good tonal quality.â – OFSTED

Sports
Achieving the gold mark for Physical Education since 2018!
“The primary physical education and sport premium is spent very well. Pupils have benefited from access to a wide variety of after-school clubs, competitive events and special activities. As a result, increasingly more pupils participate in a wider range of sports” – OFSTED
“The primary physical education and sport premium is spent very well. Pupils have benefited from access to a wide variety of after-school clubs, competitive events and special activities. As a result, increasingly more pupils participate in a wider range of sports” – OFSTED

Curriculum
“The schoolâs aims are clear. They are committed to delivering a challenging and engaging curriculum, that is broad and balanced. The curriculum sequence is coherent and clear cross curricular links are made. Such links are further strengthened by the schoolâs additional âBuilding the Kingdomâ curriculum”
– T&L Review
– T&L Review
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
đ Friday Favourites đ
Itâs been a wonderful week of reading, filled with enchanting adventures and stories that brought plenty of smiles. Weâve thoroughly enjoyed exploring a brilliant selection of books.
#readingstm #FridayFavouritesstm
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Year 1 have had lots of fun practising and performing riddles this week. Our focus text was Jack and the Beanstalk and our riddles were inspired by the main characters and important parts of the story. We ensured that we used our oracy skills by speaking clearly, faced our audience and used a loud volume. #year1stm #englishstm
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Nice one xxx
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
A huge well done to all of our Year 5 and 6 children for a fantastic Sports Day today. It was great to see everyone getting involved, trying their best and supporting each other throughout the events.
Thank you to all the families who came along to cheer on the children â your support really helps make the day special. Finally, a special thanks to our Sports Leaders, who did a brilliant job helping to run the events and keep everything moving. We couldnât have done it without you! #pestm #year5stm #year6stm
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Well done too them all
What a great afternoon had by all and the rain kept away my very last sports day
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
Nursery have been celebrating their class saint, Saint Mary today. We have read bible stories and talked about Saint Mary, made a giant rosary, made blue icing biscuits, decorated Saint Mary with beautiful flower crowns and said a Hail Mary prayer.
#restm #catholiclifestm
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Today we say goodbye to someone very special – our amazing caretaker Mr Cooper, who is retiring after years of hard work, kindness and dedication. Youâve been so much more than just a caretaker; youâve been a constant support, a friendly face and someone who always went the extra mile. Weâre going to miss you more than words can say, but weâre so happy for you as you head into this next chapter. Wishing you all the joy, rest and adventure that retirement has to offer! đđ
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Happy retirement Mr Cooper, feet up and enjoy.đđđïžx
What a great tribute to Mr Cooper! Enjoy your retirement!
This is so lovely.
Have a great retirement
It’s obvious you’re more than loved and will be greatly missed
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đ¶What an incredible celebration of creativity, music, and storytelling! Our talented Year 2 students brought the stage to life with their musical retellings of The Gingerbread Man and The Three Little Pigs â and what a show it was!
From well-choreographed instruments to confident narration, the children truly shined. They worked so hard to bring these classic tales to life, and their energy and enthusiasm were infectious. đ·đȘâš
A huge thank you to our amazing staff for their incredible support, and to our families for your encouragement and cheers from the audience.
We are so proud of our little performers â what a wonderful way to end the term! đđđ¶
#year2stm #musicstm
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đ¶A huge round of applause for our incredible Year 3 students who wowed us with a vibrant and joyful music performance celebrating Chinese New Year! đ
The children explored the magic of pentatonic scales through beautiful melodies and rhythmic pieces that captured the spirit and energy of the celebration.
And the highlight of the show? A live dragon weaving its way through the performance â brought to life by the children with dazzling colours, movement, and teamwork! It was a moment to remember and a perfect symbol of the festive spirit. đČâš
A big thank you to our dedicated staff for inspiring such musical magic, and to our families for supporting the students and celebrating their hard work.đ¶
#year3stm #musicstm
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Well done everyone
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đž May Crowning đž
Thank you to all the children who took part in our May Crowning this morning. It was a truly special occasion, made even more meaningful by the presence of so many parents and parishioners.
It was a beautiful way to honour our patron saint and heavenly mother, Mary and to reflect on her example of faith, love, and humility. đđ
Prayer to Mary
O Mary, our Mother and Queen,
we crown you with love and devotion.
Guide us always to your Son, Jesus.
Help us to live with hearts open to Godâs will,
with kindness, humility, and peace.
Pray for us now and always. Amen.
#catholiclifestm
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Beautiful, so sorry I missed it xxx
Thank you, it was so lovely and everyone did amazingly. Well done x
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
A reminder for our May Crowning tomorrow morning at 9:15am đđž May Crowning Celebration â All Are Welcome đž
We are delighted to invite our school community to this yearâs May Crowning, which will take place on Wednesday 21st May at 9:15am. This special celebration will be led by some of our wonderful Year 5 pupils.
The tradition of May Crowning is a cherished part of the Catholic faith, honouring Mary, the Mother of Jesus, during the month of May â a time traditionally dedicated to her. In this ceremony, we crown a statue of Mary with flowers, acknowledging her as Queen of Heaven and asking for her intercession and loving guidance.
đȘ Parents, families and parishioners are warmly invited to join us for this prayerful occasion. Please arrive at the Stanier Street entrance, where a member of staff will be there to greet you.
Let us come together in faith and community to honour Mary, our schoolâs patron saint and ask for her blessings over all our children and families.
đ Prayer to Mary, Our Patron Saint
O Mary, Mother of God and our gentle Queen,
watch over our school and guide us each day.
Help us to follow your example of love, faith, and kindness.
Pray for us, protect us, and lead us closer to your Son, Jesus.
Amen.
We look forward to seeing you there! đ
#prayerandliturgystm #catholiclifestm
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