St Pius X Catholic Primary School

  As we come to the end of another school year, I find myself reflecting on what has been a jam-packed, eventful, and above all, joyful year. It has been a year filled with learning, growth, laughter, and moments of real achievement for every member of our school community—children and adults alike. This year, we were delighted to welcome the outcomes of both our Ofsted inspection and our Catholic school inspection, each of which brought positive feedback. We were proud to receive a ‘Good’ rating , with inspectors noting that we are just a stone’s throw from outstanding. These inspections reaffirm the hard work and dedication of our staff, pupils, and parents, and motivate us to continue striving for excellence in all that we do. We say a fond farewell, for now, to our incredible Year 6 pupils. It has been a privilege to watch them grow—not just academically, but physically, emotionally, and spiritually—into confident young people ready to take on the next exciting chapter of their...

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In Year 5 we have ended our 'Go with the flow' unit by trying to create our own dams. We have been learning about the purpose of dams in rivers and how they help to prevent flooding and manage water flow in a river.  We used natural resources we could find around school to try and stop water flowing down the guttering pipe.  The children's turned into engineers to try to create a structure that blocked the water. They had some brilliant ideas, builing up from the bottom of the pipe.  'It was fun trying different materials to see if the water could get through.' - Raveena  'It was fun seeing all the different dams and how they were all made from natural resources.' - Lisandra  'Even though our dam didn't block the water it was still fun to make them together.' - Ivy 

Buckets, water guns and squirty bottles were the weapons of choice as students (and a few brave teachers!) battled it out on the field for the Year 6 Water Fight! There were squeals of excitement, surprise soakings, and lots of smiles all around. It was the perfect way to have fun and celebrate the hard work of Year 6!

  Year 3 had a brilliant day out at Lathcoats Farm, where we learned all about farming and where our food comes from. The children explored the orchards and fields, picking their own fruit—strawberries were a clear favourite! Everyone enjoyed tasting the fresh produce, and many said it was the best fruit they’d ever had. We also got to meet some of the farm animals, including some adorable baby goats. The children loved stroking them and asking lots of questions about how the animals are cared for. It was a fun-filled day of learning, exploring, and enjoying nature. A big thank you to Lathcoats Farm for such a wonderful experience! I loved picking the fruit and getting to eat it! - Florence

  Year 6 have took on an exciting Design and Technology challenge to create water theme parks using recycled materials. After researching real-life water parks, the children designed, built, and tested their own models using items like plastic bottles, cardboard, and tubing. The project encouraged teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving while promoting sustainability. The final designs were imaginative, functional, and a great showcase of the students' hard work and innovation. Well done Year 6!

  Our Year 6 pupils, with wonderful support from Year 5, gave a truly magical performance of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs this week. The children lit up the stage with their energy, humour, and confidence, bringing the fairy tale to life with fantastic acting, singing, and plenty of charm. It was a joy to see all their hard work come together in such a fun and memorable final production. A huge thank you to all the children involved, the staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, and our amazing parents and careers for your support with costumes, rehearsals, and being such a brilliant audience.  It was a real team effort, and we couldn't be prouder!