St Pius X Catholic Primary School

We are pleased to share some wonderful news! Thanks to the generosity of Morrisons , our school has received a fantastic collection of free toys to enhance our lunchtime provision.  We are grateful to Morrisons for their support and for helping us make our school a happier place for everyone. Acts of kindness like this make a real difference and show our children the importance of community and generosity . Thank you, Morrisons, for helping us make playtime even more special!

We are delighted to reach out to our school community with an opportunity to support our children and enhance their play and learning experiences. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide engaging activities for all pupils, we are kindly requesting donations of unwanted toys, bikes, scooters, and outdoor play equipment . Items that would be especially appreciated include: Construction and imaginative play sets , such as LEGO, Playmobil, and similar building kits Board games and educational toys suitable for a range of ages Outdoor activity equipment , including scooters, bikes, balls, skipping ropes, and garden games All donated items will be used to enrich playtime, support group activities, and encourage active outdoor play . Please ensure that all items are in good, safe, and clean condition . Donations can be dropped off by the Year 6 classroom entrance , where Year 6 pupils will be on hand to receive them. Your generosity will help create a vibrant, fun, and stimu...

 Today Year 4 took part in an exciting hot seat activity as part of our Religious Education learning. We've been learning about John the Baptist this week and reflecting on how he prepared the way for Jesus. Several brave volunteers stepped into the role of John the Baptist , while the rest of the class became curious reporters eager to find out more about his life, his mission, and his message. Some fo the amazing questions asked include: “Why did you want to baptise Jesus?",  “How did you know Jesus was coming?”and   “Why did you go into the desert?”. Their thoughtful questions brought the story of John the Baptist to life, helping them understand his role in preparing the way for Jesus. It also led to us thinking how we can prepare for Jesus in our own lives.

 This week, Year 3 took part in a thoughtful and meaningful activity as they learned about the importance of Remembrance Day. As part of our discussions about courage, gratitude and honouring those who served, the children created their very own poppies. We began by talking about why we wear poppies and what they represent. The children shared their ideas about peace, kindness and remembering people who helped keep others safe. It was wonderful to hear them speak with such sensitivity and understanding. They were then able to wear their beautiful poppies during the two minute silence to remember our fallen heroes. It is important that we remember these special people Amayah

 On Tuesday, our Year 1 children took part in a very special art activity to mark Remembrance Day . This was a wonderful opportunity not only to be creative, but also to learn about the importance of Armistice Day and why we take time to remember. The children began by carefully sticking a poppy template onto sticky back plastic, placing a soldier silhouette in the centre. Around this, they layered pieces of red and green tissue paper , building up the colours of the poppy flower. The finished pieces were then displayed on our classroom windows. With the light shining through from outside, the poppies glowed beautifully, casting striking silhouettes that captured the spirit of remembrance. Alongside the art activity, the children learned about Armistice Day — why we celebrate it, and how we show respect and gratitude to those who gave their lives for us. We talked about the significance of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance, and how small acts like wearing a poppy or taking p...

 This week in PE, we have been building our gross motor skills by exploring how to control different parts of our bodies in order to balance a bean bag.  We balanced the bean bags on our heads, shoulders, hands and stomachs (while crab walking). The children worked very hard during the crab walking station as they had to balance the bag on their stomachs while also holding their bodies up from the floor and walking along! They loved the challenge!  'This ones easy on my hands'- Quinn 'I can jump and keep it on my head'- Archie 

Today Year 2 had a carousel of Maths questions to solve! They had to draw on prior learning and apply their understanding to different questions. This was in order to 'revise' and consolidate our learning so far! It was great to see discussions about how they could solve the questions, if there was more than one answer and if they could apply their knowledge! Well done!

Today, we marked  Remembrance Day  as our  Head Girl and Head Boy represented St Pius X Catholic Primary School at the War Memorial on Church Green in Broomfield . They joined members of the community to honour and remember those who have sacrificed their lives for peace and freedom by laying down a poppy wreath. It was a poignant service , providing a time for reflection, remembrance, and prayer . Both pupils represented our school beautifully, truly embodying our school values of peace, integrity and service.                    Ella shared, “I felt proud to be a representative of St Pius X and our school values.” Joe reflected, “It was special to dedicate our time to remember those who have fallen.” Their words capture the reverence and gratitude felt during the ceremony - a reminder of the importance of remembering and praying for peace in our world. Lord, we remember all who have given their lives in the struggle ...

 We've had a fantastic day exploring nature and art at Hyde Hall today! We had good weather which meant we could explore outside and appreciate all the autumnal colours! The children participated with enthusiasm in lots of activities including: - using magnifying glasses to explore things from nature, - collecting fallen leaves and petals on a nature trail around the gardens, - working collaboratively to create a nature mandala with their findings, inspired by artists such as Richard Shilling who use colours, patterns and spirals, - making wax resist pictures - using leaves, poppy heads and sticks to print onto clay, - leaf rubbings, - planting cress seeds... What a fun day! Well done Year 2!

Year 6 today took part in a service to mark Remembrance Day. We began by learning about the importance of remembering those who have served and sacrificed for our country. As part of our tribute, we created our own poppies. We painted and cut dowling and used wool to join them together, making a beautiful display to honor those we remember. This was concluded with a short service in the prayer garden, where we observed a two-minute silence to reflect and pay our respects. It was a thoughtful and meaningful way for us to remember and show gratitude. Well done Year 6! Remembrance Prayer  Dear God, We thank You for the gift of life and the special people You place in our hearts. Today, we remember those we love, those who have passed, and those who may be hurting. May we keep their memories alive in our thoughts and actions, And may we show kindness, love, and compassion to others each day. Help us to be grateful for every moment we share,  And give us the courage to face challen...

What a wonderful and inspiring time we've been having during our class worship sessions in Year 5! It's been truly fantastic to see the children not just participating, but completely taking ownership of this special time together - guided by Miss Lowrey. Planning with Purpose Our worship isn't something that's just presented to the class; it's something the children plan and create themselves. They spend time discussing and selecting different forms of worship, making sure there's something meaningful for everyone. This includes: Role Play: Acting out stories or scenarios to explore moral lessons and themes. Hymns and Songs: Carefully choosing music that resonates with the message of the worship. Reflection: Deciding on activities or moments for quiet contemplation. It’s been incredible to watch their maturity shine as they decide how best to structure the session. Centered Around a Theme We often centre our class worship around a specific theme to help us focu...

 Mini Vinnies visit The Wisdom Club This morning The Mini Vinnies visited our friends at The Wisdom Club.  As always with our visits to The Wisdom Club it was a lot of fun. The Mini Vinnies entertained the members of the club with some of their favourite songs including, Mamma Mia, Sometimes Lord, Oceans and Celebrate which got everyone clapping. The children then spent time with the members showing them some of their school work so far this academic year, which is something our friends always enjoy.  The children shared their art work and their English work.   The visit finished with a drink of juice and some cakes and biscuits which is always a winner with the children!!! 

 This term, Year 3 have been exploring the fascinating world of light and sound. Through hands-on experiments and investigations, they discovered how light travels in straight lines, how shadows are formed and how materials can be transparent, translucent or opaque. The children also explored reflection using mirrors and torches, learning how light can bounce to change direction. Their curiosity and teamwork shone brightly as they asked scientific questions, made predictions, and shared their discoveries with one another. As part of their Exit Point, Year 3 proudly presented everything they had learned about. They talked about how pitch can be changed and how light helps us to see the world around us. The children explained their investigations clearly and confidently, using scientific vocabulary to describe their findings. It was a wonderful celebration of learning, creativity, and enthusiasm. Well done, Year 3! When an object blocks light and creates a shadow it is called opaque...

Resourcefulness in Year 1  This week, Year 1 embarked on an exciting new adventure with our topic The Magic Toymaker ! On Wednesday, the children were greeted with a very special surprise – a peculiar letter and an unusual item delivered through the mail. The letter was from the Toymaker himself, and inside was a magic key to unlock our classroom! When we opened the door, we discovered boxes filled with junk materials . The Toymaker had set us a challenge: to create new toy ideas using these materials while he is away on holiday . The children rose to the challenge brilliantly! They worked together, shared ideas, and used their imaginations to design and build amazing toys from the materials provided. From houses, to birds and action figures, their creativity shone through in every design. This was a great example of  Resourcefulness - well done Year 1. The Toymaker was so impressed with our efforts that he appointed us as his new workers while he enjoys his holiday. W...

  On Wednesday, St Pius X Catholic Primary School held its Maths Stay and Learn Session .  Each class set up a range of engaging maths activities for children to enjoy with their parents, creating a wonderful opportunity to explore learning together.  Foundation and KS1 focused on using maths equipment through hands-on activities, while KS2 concentrated on problem-solving, maths games, and puzzles. It was a fantastic afternoon filled with fun, learning, and teamwork as families shared in the joy of maths. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. 

This week, we had our maths stay and learn. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend, the children loved sharing their learning and resources with everyone. It was so lovely to see all the children engaged in their learning through play, while showing their grown ups the learning too.  The children took part in a range of activities, including: making patterns, tangrams (making pictures out of shapes), threading and counting, comparing amounts, making numberblocks and reading books related to maths.   

Thank you, Raveena, for creating and sharing a wonderful PowerPoint presentation with the Year 6 class to celebrate an important festival in Sikhism. Your effort helped everyone learn and appreciate the significance of this special occasion.  Happy Gurpurab!

A new half-term, a new IPC topic. Leading up to Christmas, we will be studying the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age. To start off our new topic, we're going a little further back though. Our focus for this week is fossil and what they can teach us about our prehistoric world.  On Tuesday, we learned about what fossils are and how they are formed. We then put what we learned into practice by imitating that process with play dough. We went out to find something in nature to represent our organism which dies. We they pressed it into the dough, showing how soil piles on top of ancient organisms and applies pressure to the remains. After, we lifted the up which left behind an imprint (much like what happens when remains decay). We then filled the imprint (like minerals filling in the cavity left by decayed remains) and left it to dry to leave our 'fossils'. "We also learned about fossils in our electricity topic when we did our presentations on energy sources."

This October, Year 5 have been celebrating Black History Month by exploring the incredible achievements and contributions of Black Britons and inspirational figures from around the world. We began by watching the BBC Bitesize videos about Black Britons today, learning about how Black people continue to shape and enrich our society. These stories sparked thoughtful discussions about equality, representation, and the importance of celebrating diversity every day, not just in October. Our class focus this year has been on Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to travel into space. The children were amazed to learn about her journey — from her childhood dreams of becoming a scientist, to her time as a NASA astronaut aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour in 1992. Inspired by Mae’s determination and courage, the children wrote heartfelt letters to Mae Jemison to express what an inspiration she has been to them. In their letters, many pupils shared how Mae’s story has encouraged them to ...

Year 5 has been on a fascinating journey back in time, swapping their modern shoes for ancient Roman sandals to discover the incredible impact of Roman roads on Britain! Our recent lesson explored not just how these engineering marvels changed the landscape, but also how they fundamentally transformed the way people and goods moved around the country. Year 5 investigated the remarkable cross-section of a typical Roman road and discovered a meticulous, layered structure designed for strength and drainage: Foundation: A layer of large, flat stones at the base. Rubble: A layer of smaller stones, broken tiles, and concrete mix. Core: A fine layer of gravel or sand, often mixed with lime to form a cement. Paving Stones: The top layer of smooth, closely fitted stones, often laid in a slightly curved shape (cambered) to allow rainwater to run off into ditches along the sides. The children were fascinated by how much thought went into keeping the roads dry and stable. Using cardboard boxes,...

This week, Year 1 have been learning all about  Rosa Parks . We talked about how she showed  fairness, courage and respect  when she stood up for what was right. The children learned that one small act of bravery can make a big difference and that everyone deserves to be treated equally, regardless of their skin colour.  'Rosa Parks is so brave because she said no and stood up for herself.' - Elysia 'Rosa Parks is a hero.' - Aiden We made colourful  bunting  to share all the reasons why Rosa Parks was brave and how she showed our school value of  fairness . The children showed such thoughtful ideas and real empathy as they reflected on her story. 'We all have different skin colours but we are kind to each other. Not like a long time ago.' -  Urane As part of our  IPC topic ‘A Day in the Life ’ , we also explored the work of  Andy Warhol  and created our own  Rosa Parks Pop Art ! The children had so much fun using bright colour...

 All through October, Year 4 have been doing a range of activities to celebrate Black History Month. We've been listening to a range of music from the last 300 years from various black artists during our coming in times. The top shelf of our library corner has all had books all relating to black history and  black authors.  We've also been learning about a range of different figures from history and modern influential people today during our reading comprehensions. We've read about Ignatis Sancho, Queen Nzinga, Malorie Blackman, Mo Farah and Katherine Johnson. Each student choose one of these people to research so that they coud write a biography on their choosen person this week.  These aren't the only people we've looked at. We've particularly focused on the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. We created art works insired by his very unique and emotive artworks. We listened to music to colour our backgrounds as Basquiat was very inspired by the music he listened to. ...

  As we come to the end of what has been a very busy half term, I want to take this opportunity to thank all our parents and carers who attended Parents’ Evening this week. Your continued support and involvement in your child’s education play such an important role in their success. The partnership between home and school truly makes a difference to every child’s learning journey. During this week’s liturgy, the children were asked an important question: “Does God always answer our prayers?” We reflected on the well-known Footsteps poem, which reminds us that during times when we feel alone or unheard, it may in fact be that God is carrying us. He is always with us, even when we don’t immediately see or feel His presence. I shared with the children how God has guided me throughout my life and in my role as a Headteacher. Just as He has supported me, I reminded the children that God is always there for them too—ready to listen whenever they turn to Him in prayer. If we are patient...

 This week, we have finished our learning of our Creation and Covenant topic and have been thinking about our over-arching Big Question: How did the world begin?  We started the week thinking about what we can do to look after ourselves:  'Eat healthy food'- Quinn 'Washing our hands and bodies'- Jeevan 'Exercising'- Logan We also thought about what we can do to look after each other: 'Help our friends if they fall over'- Macie-Grace 'Help children to do their writing'- Grace 'Give someone a plaster'- Ivy This then led us to think about what we can do to look after God's world. The children all came up with the idea of tidying up and thought back to when we did litter picking for service week! We decided we all wanted to be good stewards and made a promise to God that we would always help to tidy up.