YEAR 5/6 WYRE SMALL SCHOOLS ATHLETICS
Our Year 5/6 pupils took part in the Wyre Small Schools Athletics Competition at Myerscough College, competing in a variety of track and field events against 10 local schools. After practising all event types beforehand, the children represented our school brilliantly, showing excellent behaviour and taking part with enthusiasm and big smiles. We’re already looking forward to returning after half term for a friendly athletics event with our sister school, St. Francis, bringing both Year 5/6 classes together.
YEAR 3/4 BRONZE MEDAL WINNERS! & YEAR1/2 MINI SKILLS STARS!
A group of our Year 3/4 children proudly achieved a bronze medal in the Preston Area Small Schools Athletics Competition, hosted at Whitechapel Primary School. After securing bronze in the Autumn term event, the team were determined to return with another medal — and they did just that! They performed brilliantly across all six events, missing out on the top two places by only a handful of points. A fantastic achievement — well done everyone!
Our Year 1/2 pupils also impressed at the local Small Schools Mini Skills Event, showing excellent technique and enthusiasm throughout. In their PE lessons, the children have been working hard to develop fundamental movement skills such as running, jumping, throwing and catching, and it was wonderful to see them showcase these so confidently. They narrowly missed out on a medal, but their effort and teamwork were outstanding. Well done, Year 1/2!
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK – The Power of Being Active
Last week we celebrated Children’s Mental Health Week, shining a spotlight on the importance of supporting our wellbeing. Physical activity plays a vital role in helping children feel happier, calmer and more confident. Taking part in sport allows children to move, have fun, release energy and connect with others.
The athletics competitions we’ve taken part in recently don’t just strengthen the body—they help build resilience, teamwork, confidence and emotional wellbeing. We are incredibly proud of every child who took part, and we continue to encourage all pupils to stay active not just for their physical health, but for their minds too.
A lovely fact to remember: just 10 minutes of exercise can boost mood, sharpen focus and release “feel‑good” chemicals in the brain, helping children feel more positive and ready to learn.
CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH WEEK – The Power of Belonging
Throughout the week, children across school have been exploring feelings and and learning what it means to be a kind friend. They have also focused on kindness to themselves and the importance of mindfulness.
Although this has been a special theme for Children’s Mental Health Week, it is something we nurture every single day—from Pre‑School right through to Year 6. Helping children feel safe, valued and connected is at the heart of everything we do, because a strong sense of belonging supports both emotional wellbeing and learning. Children in Pre-School & Reception made beautifully crafted St. Valentine’s themed card looking at sharing God’s love and their love with their families, it was wonderful to see how much care and attention they gave to their individual designs – they could not wait to take them home!
SKIILS FOR LIFE (STITCHING SKILLS)
Children in Year 1/2 have been learning new crafty skills through simple stitching activities — a small task with a big impact. Stitching not only strengthens fine motor control and hand–eye coordination, but also encourages patience, problem‑solving and independence.
As children learn to thread a needle, follow basic stitches and complete a piece of work, they grow in confidence and creativity. These early sewing experiences help them take pride in making something by hand while building practical life skills they can carry with them throughout their lives.
CARING FOR OTHERS – CAFOD WORLD GIFTS! We raised £115
Over the Christmas period, the school was busy raising money for CAFOD World Gifts. After several meetings—and many, many calculations—a diplomatic approach prevailed, and pupils worked together to decide which gifts to purchase to help communities around the world.
Giving pupils the chance to choose how their fundraising is used not only empowers them, but also helps them understand the real impact their decisions can have. This simple act of voting nurtures a sense of global citizenship, teaches responsibility, and reinforces that even small acts of kindness can contribute to meaningful change. By selecting the gifts themselves, children gain genuine ownership of their fundraising efforts and learn that their voices—and their compassion—truly matter.
In the end, the pupils chose three wonderful gifts:
- Chirpy Chickens – providing chickens, equipment, and training to help families in El Salvador start their own poultry businesses.
- A Safe Place to Call Home – offering legal support, rights education, advocacy, and sustainable housing solutions to help families secure long‑term stability.
- Healthy Mum and Babies – supporting mothers and newborns with medical care, nutrition, and postnatal services.
These choices reflect the children’s thoughtful consideration of global needs and their desire to make a real difference in the lives of others.
