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
Free fitness fun for 9-15 year olds this week at Newcastle Family Hub
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✝️ Lent 2026 ✝️
Today we begin the holy season of Lent with Ash Wednesday.
Lent is a sacred time when the Church invites us to return our hearts to God through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. It is a season to pause, reflect and renew our faith so that we can grow closer to Christ and live more fully as His disciples.
In his Lent message for 2026, Pope Leo reminds us that Lent is when the Church “invites us to place the mystery of God back in the centre of our lives in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed by the anxieties and distractions of daily life.” He encourages us to listen deeply — to God’s word to one another and to the needs of the world around us — because “the willingness to listen is the first way we demonstrate our desire to enter into relationship.”
The Holy Father also reminds us that fasting is not only about food but about our hearts and actions. He invites us to take up a special challenge this Lent: to fast from hurtful words. He writes “Let us begin by disarming our language avoiding harsh words and rash judgment… Instead let us strive to measure our words and cultivate kindness and respect.” In this way our words can become words of hope, peace and love.
As a school family we begin this Lenten journey together asking God to help us grow in kindness generosity and compassion especially towards those most in need. May this be a season where we listen more love more and become more like Jesus.
🙏 Prayer for Ash Wednesday 🙏
Loving God
As we receive ashes today,
help us remember that we belong to you.
Guide us through this season of Lent
so that through prayer we grow closer to you.
Through fasting we grow in self control
and through giving we grow in love for others.
Teach us to listen with gentle hearts,
to speak with kind words
and to care for those who need us most.
May this Lent change us
so that we may help change the world.
Amen.
Wishing all our families a peaceful and prayerful start to Lent ✝️
#catholiclifestm
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💙➕ Thank you! ➕💙
A big thank you to all our families who donated to our NSPCC Number Day collection. We raised £110!
We had a fantastic day full of fun maths learning but it was also a chance to support an important cause and help keep children safe.
We really appreciate your generosity! 💙
#mathsstm #catholiclifestm
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Please see the poster below with the details of our upcoming Lenten Stay and Pray sessions, led by our Year 6 pupils. These will begin when we return from half term. These sessions are short , 15 minute reflections and are the perfect opportunity for us to join together this Lent.
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Lots to see and do at the Brampton Museum over half term.
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With our second Catholic Life Pledge falling so close to Valentine’s Day, Year 4 decided to share the love ❤️ Linking to our school motto, Year 4 created cards filled with thoughtful prayers, kind words and colourful designs to brighten someone’s day.
They used scripture (John 13:34–35) “Love one another as I have loved you,” to spread messages of love and kindness to the residents of Belong Newcastle-under-Lyme incorporating the Belong Heritage Gallery.The children behaved impeccably and showed such compassion and respect throughout the visit. It was wonderful to see the smiling faces of the residents as they read their cards and chatted with the children.
A truly heartwarming way to live out our faith in action and share God’s love with others. #restm #catholiclifestm #catholiclifepledge
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📚✨ Free Kids’ Author Party at Drop City Books! ✨📚
Join Drop City Books, on 7th March, in celebrating the launch of Peng and Spanners: The Swamp Thing with author Steve! Meet the author, learn how to draw the characters and get your book signed at this exciting event for young readers.
This silly, chatty and hilarious graphic novel is perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man. Steve will also be painting the shop windows throughout the day, so there will be lots to see and enjoy!
🎨 FREE drawing workshop and author chat at 2pm
📍 74–78 Piccadilly, Hanley
👧👦 Aimed at ages 6–11 as a guide, but you know your little bookworm best. If it sounds like fun, come along!
🎟 Book your free tickets here:
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Celebrating the launch of Peng and Spanners: The Swamp Thing Meet the author! Learn to Draw the Characters! Book Signing!
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🎨🎨Our creative Year 5 children have been diving into the world of installation art in Art & Design!
They have been exploring how artists use space, scale and materials to create powerful installation pieces that convey ideas, transform spaces and shape the viewer’s experience. The children were fascinated to learn how art doesn’t just hang on a wall – it can completely change how we see and feel within a space.
As part of their learning, they studied the work of Cai Guo-Qiang, exploring how he uses unusual materials and dramatic scale to create impactful installations.
Inspired by his work, the children worked collaboratively in groups to design and create their own imaginative art installations.
The children finished the unit by creating an Oracy performance evaluating their work. 🎨🎨
#year5stm #oracystm #artstm
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Yesterday, our fantastic Year 3s completed their Music unit, “Developing Singing Technique”, and what a journey it has been!
Throughout the unit, the children have been working hard to sing in time with others, developing their confidence and teamwork skills. They have also needed to recognise and use simple rhythmic notation to help them compose and perform their very own Viking song!
We are so proud of how they’ve grown as performers – showing great focus, enthusiasm and creativity. 🛡️🎵
Please take a moment to enjoy their wonderful singing and celebrate their achievements with us! 👏🎥
It was also lovely to see so many parents there to watch their children perform. Thank you for your continued support.
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