
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 school’s 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.” – 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 school’s 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 school’s additional ‘Building the Kingdom’ curriculum”
– T&L Review
– T&L Review










St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
This evening we joined St John Fisher Catholic College in a beautiful carols by candlelight service. It was the perfect way to begin our Advent journey as a community, moving forward together in hope through this holy season.
Thank you to our staff and Year 3/4 children along with their families for supporting this. The children sang beautifully and really did us proud!
#catholiclifestm #prayerandliturgystm
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
We have had a wonderful time learning about our class Saint – St. Andrew, whose feast day is celebrated on 30th November. From fact finding, to freeze-framing, making flags and cards and even tasting Scottish shortbread!
We reflected upon what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus and how we can follow in the footsteps of St. Andrew.
#year1stm #restm #catholiclifestm
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
Today, Miss Wilkes and Mrs Bettany were asked by Jingles the Elf 🎄🧝 to deliver special presents for Y1 to Y6! The children will use this magical delivery to inspire their writing this week about the temptation of Christmas and what might happen if they creep downstairs for a little peek… 👀✨
The children absolutely loved it and can not wait to look inside once our brilliant authors have published their final short stories! 📚🎁✨
A huge thank you to the PTFA for supporting our writing this week!
#writingstm #englishstm #year1stm #year2stm #year3stm #year4stm #year5stm #year6stm #ptfastm
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
Only 3 days to go until the St Mary’s Christmas Market!
We’ve been donated some brilliant prizes for our raffle this year 🎁✨
Raffle tickets can be purchased at the Winter Market.
Come along and join the festive fun! 🎅🌟
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
📣 KS2 Campaign Speeches! 🎤
Over the last week, our KS2 children have been hard at work writing their very own campaign speeches. Today, they then had the exciting opportunity to deliver them to their peers during assembly.
It was fantastic to hear their creative ideas, thoughtful messages, and to see just how much their Oracy skills are developing. Well done to all our confident speakers – we are so proud of you! 🌟👏
#historystm #britishvaluesstm #oracystm
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
✝️ The First Sunday of Advent ✝️
As we begin the holy season of Advent we enter a time of watchful waiting and joyful hope. Advent invites us to slow down and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus at Christmas. Each candle we light reminds us of the growing light of Christ in our world and in our lives.
A reminder that you are warmly invited to join us for Advent Stay and Pray every Tuesday at 3:30pm in the chapel throughout Advent. This is a peaceful opportunity to pause at the end of the day and spend a few quiet moments in prayer and reflection.
Lord Jesus
As we begin this season of Advent help us to wait with hope, peace, joy and love.
Open our hearts so that we may welcome you more deeply into our lives.
Guide our school community so that we may share your light with others.
Amen.
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
Thinking about a Nursery or Reception place for your child in 2026? Come and see what makes St Mary’s so special! 💙
📅 Early Years Open Day – Wednesday 3rd December 2025, 9:30 AM
📍 Enter through the middle gate on Stanier Street
👉 To book your place, please complete this short form:
🔗https://forms.office.com/e/V1R08kr94b
✨ We look forward to welcoming you to our school community!
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
📚 Friday Favourites 📚
Today, we filled our classrooms with a brilliant mix of magical mishaps and cheeky characters ✨📚. Our Friday Favourites included: Harry Potter, Mr Large in Charge, George’s Marvellous Medicine, The BFG and plenty of other giggle-worthy reads. The stories brought a real buzz to the day and set us up for a cheerful end to the week 😄✨.
#readingstm #FridayFavouritesstm
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School Newcastle Under Lyme
✝️Mass at Holy Trinity✝️
Today, our Year 6 pupils attended Mass at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Newcastle. The intention of the Mass was to celebrate Mrs Maddon and her fantastic tenure at Christ the King Catholic Collegiate. It was a special occasion where our children joined together in prayer and thanksgiving for her dedication and service.
Father Paul shared a thoughtful homily with the children. He reminded us of the importance of being kind, being forgiving and speaking to God every day. He explained that when we live in this way, Jesus is always with us, guiding us and helping us to grow in faith.
#year6stm #prayerandliturgystm #restm
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