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Catholic Life


OUTSTANDING – CSI Report 5th May 2023


Our Mission at St. Mary’s

The Catholic Life of the school is given the highest priority where the development of an authentic Catholic ethos is actively sought by all. Children are empowered to have a thorough understanding of the Church’s liturgical year, its seasons, rites and symbols.  Within the school community, prayer has a profound and visible effect on the development of all pupils and staff irrespective of ability or faith background. As a school, we promote a love of faith; engaging and inspiring our children to take responsibility for promoting the Catholic ethos of our community whilst seeking to lead and develop this further. Developing a greater understanding of vocation is fundamental in giving our children a meaningful reason to live out their faith. Teachers ensure that children are provided with opportunities to develop their thinking and respond to questions of faith. Our school celebrates, develops and enhances the Catholic Life of our children and ensures our Catholic ethos underpins all that we do and strive to achieve.

Our Curriculum – Catholic Social Teaching Coverage 

Our whole school curriculum is centred around the principles of Building the Kingdom and Catholic Social Teaching. In principle, this means bringing the unchangeable values of the Gospel into an everchanging modern society. Our curriculum and pedagogical approach provides our children with a foundation to make the world a better place. Our children realise that they are not too young to make a difference and that each individual’s unique vocation is not for the future but for now. All of the children’s learning leads them towards answering one of these Big Questions at the end of each learning block. Please see our ‘Curriculum’ page to view our overviews and find more information.

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October Half Term RE Homework Project

Theme: All Saints and All Souls / Jesuit Virtues – Compassion and Love

🕊️ Project Title: Saint Spotlight

• EYFS (Nursery and Reception) : Draw a picture of someone kind or helpful (this could be a saint, a teacher, or family member). Ask a grown-up to help you write what makes them special.

• KS1: Choose a saint and make a poster showing their story. Include a drawing and a sentence about how they showed love or kindness.

• KS2: Research a saint who lived out compassion and love. Create a fact file or mini-book, including a prayer and quotes from Scripture or the saint. Use recycled materials to make it!

Please hand in any winning entries to Mrs. Wrigley on the first Monday back!

#restm #catholiclifestm
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October Half Term RE Homework Project

Theme: All Saints and All Souls / Jesuit Virtues – Compassion and Love

🕊️ Project Title: Saint Spotlight

• EYFS (Nursery and Reception) : Draw a picture of someone kind or helpful (this could be a saint, a teacher, or family member). Ask a grown-up to help you write what makes them special.

• KS1: Choose a saint and make a poster showing their story. Include a drawing and a sentence about how they showed love or kindness.

• KS2: Research a saint who lived out compassion and love. Create a fact file or mini-book, including a prayer and quotes from Scripture or the saint. Use recycled materials to make it!

Please hand in any winning entries to Mrs. Wrigley on the first Monday back!

#restm #catholiclifestm

📚 Today, Year 6 proudly took part in their Catholic Life Pledge, focusing on restocking the Woodland Library by exploring Newcastle’s many charity shops! This thoughtful initiative not only helped support local charities but also promoted sustainability as part of CAFOD’s Live Simply campaign. The children managed to source an incredible 262 books for our school library! After a busy afternoon of shopping and carrying bags full of stories, they enjoyed a well-deserved drink to celebrate their hard work. A huge thank you to our wonderful PTFA for funding this meaningful project.

While out and about, the children met a member of staff from Cancer Research UK who was amazed by their kindness, enthusiasm and dedication to our Catholic Life Pledge – a lovely moment that made the day even more special! 📚 #year6stm #catholiclifestm #readingstm #readingforpleasurestm #ptfastm #CAFOD
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📚 Today, Year 6 proudly took part in their Catholic Life Pledge, focusing on restocking the Woodland Library by exploring Newcastle’s many charity shops! This thoughtful initiative not only helped support local charities but also promoted sustainability as part of CAFOD’s Live Simply campaign. The children managed to source an incredible 262 books for our school library! After a busy afternoon of shopping and carrying bags full of stories, they enjoyed a well-deserved drink to celebrate their hard work. A huge thank you to our wonderful PTFA for funding this meaningful project.

While out and about, the children met a member of staff from Cancer Research UK who was amazed by their kindness, enthusiasm and dedication to our Catholic Life Pledge - a lovely moment that made the day even more special! 📚 #year6stm #catholiclifestm #readingstm #readingforpleasurestm #ptfastm #CAFODImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

🙏 Combined Schools’ Mass 2026 🙏

Thank you to all of our children who represented us so beautifully as this year’s combined schools’ mass.

It was lovely to gather together at the start of this academic year with the schools across our deanery on this feast of St. John Henry Newman.

“God has created me to do some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another.”

As a school community, let us reflect on these inspirational words and strive forward to live out our calling with compassion and love.

St. John Henry Newman – pray for us

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🙏 Combined Schools’ Mass 2026 🙏 

Thank you to all of our children who represented us so beautifully as this year’s combined schools’ mass.

It was lovely to gather together at the start of this academic year with the schools across our deanery on this feast of St. John Henry Newman. 

“God has created me to do some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another.”

As a school community, let us reflect on these inspirational words and strive forward to live out our calling with compassion and love.

St. John Henry Newman - pray for us

#catholiclifestm

🌟Year 3 Catholic Life Pledge – Learning Block One🌟

Year 3's first Catholic Life Pledge has centered around CAFOD's Family Fast Day 2025.

This is an initiative that reoccurs every harvest time and the aim is to stand in solidarity with our global family. The children swapped one of their main meals for a simple bowl of soup in order to think about and raise awareness for those throughout the world who regularly go without food. Put so beautifully by our own Archbishop Bernard: 'We are called to live more simply so that others can simply live.'

To find out more about Family Fast Day and to donate to CAFOD's appeal please click on the following link: cafod.org.uk/give/appeals/family-fast-day-appeal?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=R1…

'Helping the poor is a matter of justice before a question of charity.' – Pope Leo XIV

Thank you children and families for all of your efforts!

#catholiclifestm #CAFOD #familyfastday2025 #year3stm
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🌟Year 3 Catholic Life Pledge - Learning Block One🌟

Year 3s first Catholic Life Pledge has centered around CAFODs Family Fast Day 2025.

This is an initiative that reoccurs every harvest time and the aim is to stand in solidarity with our global family. The children swapped one of their main meals for a simple bowl of soup in order to think about and raise awareness for those throughout the world who regularly go without food. Put so beautifully by our own Archbishop Bernard: We are called to live more simply so that others can simply live. 

To find out more about Family Fast Day and to donate to CAFODs appeal please click on the following link: https://cafod.org.uk/give/appeals/family-fast-day-appeal?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=R129707%20Harvest%20FFD%20Appeal%202025%20-%20Existing&utm_content=Ad%20group%201&utm_ad=773207757523&utm_term=cafod&matchtype=b&device=c&GeoLoc=1006947&placement=&network=g&campaign_id=23001142703&adset_id=185623919656&ad_id=773207757523&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23001142703&gbraid=0AAAAAD71D4JDvSGC7VrA8Ro1b1eIIpuyg&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrojHBhDdARIsAJdEJ_cftuHwmHi3dk9JtSHnw3WyIL_q72XVcK2MLOK5cFqUzI0JrSXa8T0aAtP5EALw_wcB

Helping the poor is a matter of justice before a question of charity. - Pope Leo XIV

Thank you children and families for all of your efforts!

#catholiclifestm #CAFOD #familyfastday2025 #year3stmImage attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

📣 Meet the New St Mary’s Leadership Team 📣

This year we are proud to introduce St Mary’s newly expanded Leadership Team!

At St Mary’s, we are passionate about Oracy so we asked all applicants to submit a video explaining why they would be the right choice for the role. The standard of applications was outstanding and we were truly impressed by the effort and enthusiasm shown by every child.

After the application stage, shortlisted candidates were interviewed by Mrs Mellor, who was blown away by the confidence and passion they showed. We are delighted to reveal our new Leadership Team:

Head Boys and Girls
🏆 Olivia
🏆 Maria
🏆 Chrisa
🏆 Toluwa

Deputy Head Boys and Girls
⭐ Scarlett
⭐ Milly
⭐ Jackson
⭐ Millie

A huge congratulations to all of our new leaders. We cannot wait to see the incredible things you will achieve this year.

Check out their brilliant application videos below!
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Today marks the 100th celebration of the St. Vincent De Paul society. Today our Minnie Vinnies have been to Holy Trinity to celebrate alongside the parish group. They have been working hard over the past few weeks making crafts to sell to raise money for the society.
A huge thank you to our wonderful leaders Mrs. Furnival and Miss. Lowe who dedicate so much of their time to our Minnie Vinnies. We thank God for the love and commitment of our Minnie Vinnies.

St Vincent De Paul – pray for us 🙏

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Today marks the 100th celebration of the St. Vincent De Paul society. Today our Minnie Vinnies have been to Holy Trinity to celebrate alongside the parish group. They have been working hard over the past few weeks making crafts to sell to raise money for the society. 
A huge thank you to our wonderful leaders Mrs. Furnival and Miss. Lowe who dedicate so much of their time to our Minnie Vinnies. We thank God for the love and commitment of our Minnie Vinnies.

St Vincent De Paul - pray for us 🙏 

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💛💚Thank you to our wonderful families for supporting us today in raising money for the charity close to the hearts of so many, Dougie Mac. Together, we raised a total of £251! Also, a huge thank you to our amazing staff for their donations and support in making it happen.💛💚 #catholiclifestm See MoreSee Less

💛💚Thank you to our wonderful families for supporting us today in raising money for the charity close to the hearts of so many, Dougie Mac. Together, we raised a total of £251! Also, a huge thank you to our amazing staff for their donations and support in making it happen.💛💚 #catholiclifestmImage attachmentImage attachment+4Image attachment
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