Early years children welcomed their families for a Share a Story event on Friday 23rd March. It was a wonderful opportunity to read and tell stories together, in a range of languages. It wasn’t only parents and teachers who were involved in the storytelling, as both Nursery and Reception children told a traditional tale that they had learnt in class. Thank you to everyone who attended.
Wednesday 28th February was a sad day at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy – Mrs Dawn McTurk, who had been our crossing lady for 16 years, retired.
Dawn has been such a valuable member of our school community helping the children to safely cross the road while also being the first welcoming face in the mornings to our pupils. Dawn has gone above and beyond her post by also helping the school in our Breakfast Club, helping set our club up and also playing with the children in the mornings.
We had a special assembly on Wednesday afternoon, where we presented Dawn with a card and gift off the staff. We also presented her with an award off everyone involved with the school for her ‘Outstanding contribution to the Community’.
Dawn is now going to become a lunchtime supervisor at a school local to her home. We wish her all the best – our schools loss is definitely their gain.
Last Friday, the children participated in the NSPCC Buddy Workout Day to raise money for the NSPCC. The children had a half an hour slot where they had to do continuous physical activity. Some classes danced for 30 minutes and some classes did a gym workout! Don’t worry the teachers also got involved; leading the children in the physical activity.
Please send in the money raised by your child as soon as possible.
Our first ever Storytelling Fair at SS Peter and Paul’s was a huge success! Thank you so much to all of the parents who attended and for your valuable feedback. The children were an absolute credit to the school and performed their poems and songs, which they had created with John Edgar (a local storyteller), with great enthusiasm and confidence. What a fantastic event which showcased all of the children’s hard work and our Talk for Writing approach. Events like these help our children to develop a real love for reading, which will also support them with their writing, because ‘If you can say it, you can write it.’
Many thanks to Mrs Walker for organising this wonderful community event.
