St Pius X Catholic Primary School

We are so excited to have author Ross King in to visit our Key Stage One children on Monday!  He will be completing a reading of his new book 'The Dragon who could not fly' and having a question and answer session with the children.  If you are interested in buying his book you can do so online or by ordering with him on his visit on Monday! 

On Wednesday, Reception and Year 1 visited the Story Telling Centre in Stratford.  We had a great time together and learned a lot. The children sat brilliantly on the coach and were very well behaved.  When we got there we enjoyed a play in the garden playground. The children enjoyed climbing and exploring the sensory elements in the garden.  After this we had a storytelling workshop. The children enjoyed listening to the stories as the actresses played roles and created story scenes. They were then encouraged to explore the centre and come up with their own characters and story ideas. The children came up with ideas for a story which they can write back in school.  'We went to London, I went on a bus and I got to sit right at the top. It was so much fun!' - Serah Year 1 'When I went on the trip I had fun. The ladies helped us learn how to tell stories. We had lots of ideas.'- Eva Reception  The children were well behaved and listened well! We were very proud of them. 

Congratulations to our  Star of the Week children  Star of the week is given to children who have shown one of our 6 school values: Kindness, Fairness, Integrity, Service, Peace and Forgiveness.  These awards can also be given for children who have shown one of our learning powers throughout the week. They are: Resilience, Resourcefulness, Reciprocity and Reflectiveness.  Reception: The Whole Class Year 1: Kian Year 2 : Jaydon Year 3 : Nicola Year 4: Poppy Year 5: Kian Year 6: Roseanna  

  On Tuesday Year 2 shared Mass together. Father Paul led the service, reminding us about the importance of the season of Lent and forgiveness. A special thanks to James and Agnes who read scripture and prayers, our alter servers Kachi and Seni, those who helped with the offertory and of course family and friends for sharing this special time with us.

 To enhance and encourage independent learning, Year 2 were tasked with researching an endangered animal, creating a homework project and presenting their findings to the class. As they have been learning about habitats, life-cycles and food-chains in IPC, they had some prior knowledge to get them started. It has been fantastic to see the children get excited about their learning, particularly by taking ownership of their project - they could choose which animal to research and how to present their project!  It has also been a great opportunity to practise skills such as speaking and listening, researching using a variety of sources, designing and creating for a purpose and choosing materials and tools.  The projects have included poems, clay models, sewing, posters, shoebox models and many more! Well done Year 2!

On Monday, some pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 paid a visit to the Wisdom Club. The children performed a selection of songs and had conversations with the club members, during which they also shared their own work.  Everyone enjoyed the visit with club members expressing enjoyment in listening to the children and partaking in a shared snack. Additionally, the students appreciated hearing stories from the club members, enhancing the overall experience of the visit.

  The project involved utilising various materials and techniques, primarily focusing on woodcutting, to create a functional and historically accurate Anderson Shelter. The primary objective of the project was to design and build an Anderson shelter, replicating the structures used during World War II to protect civilians from air raids. This involved understanding the historical context, dimensions, and construction techniques of the original shelters while incorporating modern materials and safety considerations. The design process began with extensive research into Anderson shelters, including their dimensions, materials, and construction methods. Using this information, several design iterations were developed. A variety of materials were utilised in the construction of the shelter, with a particular emphasis on wood. High-quality timber was selected for its durability and ease of manipulation. The cutting of wood was a crucial aspect of the project, requiring precision and attenti

  Congratulations to our  Star of the Week children  Star of the week is given to children who have shown one of our 6 school values: Kindness, Fairness, Integrity, Service, Peace and Forgiveness.  These awards can also be given for children who have shown one of our learning powers throughout the week. They are: Resilience, Resourcefulness, Reciprocity and Reflectiveness.  Reception: Ikemba Year 1: Cassius Year 3: Lisa Year 4: Valentino  Year 5: Jaeshen Year 6: Zaviera  

  We had an absolute blast this week at Saint John Payne Secondary school! 🏆 What a fantastic opportunity it was for our students to try their hand at a range of exciting sports! From rugby to football, tennis to athletics, there was something for everyone to get involved in. 🏉⚽🎾🏃‍♀️ 🌟 The Year 11 students did a fantastic job of creating mini sport lessons that introduced our Year 5 students to the skills and thrills of different sports. They were there every step of the way, sharing their expertise and fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere. 🙌 We looked at skills through Tennis, Basketball, Rugby, Football and gymnastics. We cannot express enough gratitude to Saint John Payne for giving our school the opportunity to participate in this incredible event. Our Year 5 students had an absolute blast and are now buzzing with excitement to dive deeper into the world of sports! ⭐️ 📸 Check out the photos from the day below, showcasing the smiles, teamwork, and determination of ou

  Year 4 have been having weekly swimming lessons since September and we've been working so hard to improve our skills. We've had so many achievements over the last six months, from being able to get into the pool confidently to submerging themselves under the water to being able to jump in (sometimes in the deep end!) to being able to swim 25 m on their back and front.