#St Mary’s Superstars – Time to Thrive!

In addition to providing children with the essential knowledge that they need to help them prepare for future success, our 33 experiences of St Mary’s ensures all children experience what we believe every child should experience, before their 12th birthday. Every child has their time to Thrive- always.

Every pupil at St Mary’s will experience:

  1. Visiting local landmarks
  2. Performing in front of an audience
  3. Visiting a city
  4. Writing a song
  5. Joining a school club
  6. Visiting the theatre
  7. Leading a liturgy
  8. Visiting a cathedral
  9. Learning a new language
  10. Visiting the seaside
  11. Eating a lemon-top ice-cream
  12. Visiting a farm
  13. Toasting marshmallows on a fire
  14. Visiting a professional sporting event
  15. Taking a train ride
  16. Taking a boat ride
  17. Climbing a hill
  18. Abseiling and orienteering
  19. Feeling sand between your toes
  20. Sleeping at least one night away with your class
  21. Reading a book to a younger child
  22. Have a speaking part in a play
  23. Competing and collaborating in inter-house activities
  24. Holding a position of responsibility within school
  25. Taking part in a celebration for another faith/culture
  26. Having a piece of artwork for all to see
  27. Having your voice listened to and influence decision making
  28. Eating a meal in a restaurant
  29. Cooking a meal for someone in your family
  30. Growing, cooking and eating a vegetable
  31. Discovering our own local history/heritage
  32. Reciting your own poem
  33. Dancing in the rain…

 

Carlton Lodge residentialΒ 

As part of the 33 experiences of St Mary’s, our wonderful Year 5 and 6 students attended Carlton Lodge for an overnight stay.

 

Year 6 Sleepover

The pandemic didn’t stop us from celebrating a wonderful year with our Year 6 students. Our class of 2020/2021 had a sleepover at school with their friends.

 

Visit from Local MP

 

Brook Miller music

Brook Miller, as seen on The Voice UK, gave the students a special visit and wonderful performance right in the comfort of our own school!