St Pius X Catholic Primary School

  Why do Catholics believe that Palm Sunday is special? This week in Year 1, the children have been exploring the story of Palm Sunday and learning why it is such an important celebration for Catholics. Over two lessons, we focused on hearing the story from Scripture and celebrating the symbols and actions that help Catholics remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. 🌟 Lesson 1 – Palm Sunday (Hear) We began by looking at a picture of a donkey and asking a simple but powerful question: Why might Jesus choose a donkey instead of a horse? The children shared thoughtful ideas about peace, gentleness, and humility. We then listened to the Palm Sunday story from Luke 19:28–38 , where the crowds welcomed Jesus with joy, waving branches and shouting “Hosanna!” Together, we explored new vocabulary such as procession , hosanna , and cloaks , helping the children understand the meaning behind the actions. For their activity, the children created a story map , drawing the key e...

This week in our liturgy, the children listened to a passage from the Gospel of John about the woman at the well. In the story, we hear how the woman was not popular in her town. She avoided the other people because she knew they judged her and did not accept her. Yet when Jesus met her at the well, he did something remarkable. As a stranger, he spoke to her and asked her to fetch him some water. As they talked, Jesus explained that the water from the well would quench thirst for a short time, but soon she would be thirsty again. However, he spoke of another kind of water, the 'living water.' This water represents the gift of God’s love and a life lived with Jesus. Unlike ordinary water, this living water leads to something far greater: eternal life with God. This story reminded us that Jesus’ love is for everyone. Even those who feel left out, those who are judged by others, or those who have made mistakes are never beyond his care and compassion.  Despite being disliked by ot...

  Year 6 had a fantastic trip to the Imperial War Museum in Duxford on Wednesday 11th March. The children were incredibly excited to explore the museum and see the enormous historic aircraft and military vehicles up close. It was a brilliant opportunity for them to step outside the classroom and experience history in a real and engaging way. A highlight of the day was a special workshop with two veterans, John and Robert. They shared their personal experiences of serving in the armed forces and spoke thoughtfully about their lives and memories. The children listened brilliantly and asked some excellent questions, making the session both inspiring and memorable for everyone involved. Overall, the trip was a huge success. The pupils represented the school wonderfully and gained a deeper understanding of history through this hands-on experience. It was a truly enjoyable and valuable day of learning that Year 6 will remember for a long time.  

The St Pius football team celebrated their first league victory with a fantastic 4–1 win against Little Waltham. The team showed great determination and teamwork throughout the match. Jack, Dom and Henry all got on the scoresheet, helping St Pius secure a well-deserved win. It was a brilliant performance from the whole team and a great achievement. Well done to everyone involved! Let's win the league! Jack

 Year 3 finished their Island Life geography topic with an exciting exit point – erupting their own homemade volcanoes! After learning about islands, volcanoes and how they shape the landscape, the children created model volcanoes and watched them erupt using a fizzy mixture. It was a fantastic, hands-on way to celebrate everything they had learnt. Well done, Year 3, for ending the topic with such an explosive activity! This has been such a fun unit of work! Nathan

  Maths - Measures (volume and capacity) We took our learning outside today to measure using millilitres (ml) and litres (l). Using a variety of equipment (measuring jugs, cylinders and beakers), children were tasked with measuring a certain amount, for example: 300ml.  Sometimes we had to work together because the capacity of some of the cylinders was too small.  This was also a great opportunity to practice fine and gross motor skills, reading scales accurately and hand-eye co-ordination as we poured! 11.3.26     G6 and G7 We took our learning outside today to measure using millilitres (ml) and litres (l). Using a variety of equipment (measuring jugs, cylinders and beakers), children were tasked with measuring a certain amount, for example: 300ml. Sometime we had to work together because the capacity of some of the cylinders was too small. This was also a great opportunity to practice fine and gross motor skills, reading scales accurately and hand-...