The children have made such amazing progress in Little Kickers since starting school. We have been working on our listening skills and our spacial awareness and movement. We were lucky this week to get on to our amazing field area to have a few games of football.

Thank you to our Mini Vinnies for making such a good job of planning and presenting our Lent fundraising games for Save the Children. We know how important it for us to play our part in taking part in almsgiving during this time. Today we have played ‘guess the name of the Easter bunny’ and […]

Congratulations to our fantastic bronze award spellers this half term (100% correct spelling assessments over 5 weeks). Well done. Congratulations to our amazing bronze, silver and gold reading winners for working so hard on their to improve their reading engagement. Congratulations to ‘most improved’ readers this half term.

We thank our Year 2 pupils for their thoughtful delivery of this morning’s Lent Liturgy on Palm Sunday. Their readings were clear, and their prayers had lovely meaning and reflection. The key messages shared with pupils, staff, and parents highlighted the humility of God and encouraged us to carry and share our light, following the […]

This week, Reception to Year 6 have been celebrating Sign Language Week, coming together to learn about the importance of communication, inclusion, and the beauty of British Sign Language (BSL). Throughout the week, children took part in fun and engaging activities—learning how to sign simple words and phrases, exploring stories told through sign, and understanding how […]

Year 2 have been busy this week developing their practical food preparation skills as part of their latest Design and Technology topic. The children learned all about how to use kitchen tools safely and carefully, with a particular focus on spreading and cutting. After discussing how to handle equipment responsibly and the importance of keeping workspaces clean, the […]

Wow, what an amazing few weeks we have had in Reception. The children have had the chance to observe Ducklings hatch and grow. We have looked after them, discussed the life cycles of ducks and even read about a duck in our class text Farmer Duck. The children even had the chance to watch the […]

The rockstars and their fans had an amazing time at the Rocksteady concert this week. Sam has spent the term preparing the rockstars to perform their chosen songs in front of the school and their families. There were some amazing outfits, band names, instrumentals, and singing on show. All of the children had a great […]

Our Reception children and their parents enjoyed a special Stay, Pray and Play morning as we journey together through the season of Lent. Families took part in a variety of simple, meaningful activities designed to help our youngest pupils participate and engage. Children created a beautiful prayer chains and worked together to decorate a cross. […]

The Year 5/6 children had a taster netball session at Thomas More this afternoon, and they enjoyed some circuit training where they learned some of the fundamentals of netball, before playing some fun matches. The children put in lots of effort and had a great time trying a new sport.

World Book Day 2026 has been a great success, and I would like to thank everyone for the effort and enthusiasm shown throughout the day and week. The excitement around school has been wonderful to see, with pupils and staff embracing the chance to celebrate stories, characters, and the wider world of reading. The creativity […]

St Agnes’ Primary School is proud to showcase a collection of Catholic Social Teaching projects undertaken by children and staff. These projects reflect our commitment to living out the principles of dignity, solidarity, common good, and stewardship within our school community. Through fundraising initiatives, environmental action, outreach to those in need, and classroom learning, our […]

In Year 2, the children have been using Bee‑Bots, small programmable floor robots, to help them understand the basics of computing and algorithms. Pupils have been learning how to complete a range of different tasks: Well done Year 2!

Today Mrs Ghodake launched our sustainability project, clean it, scrunch it, Co-op it. We are all going to take part in further developing our CST responsibilities by collecting as many soft plastic pieces from school and home as possible. This new scheme will begin after half term with each class having their own soft plastic […]

The theme word was ‘Teacher’ focusing on Sunday’s Gospel from the Sermon on the mount. We meditated on the what it means to be a teacher and praying for the teachers in our lives. Thank you to the Year 4 children who led and participated in the Celebration of the Word and to all the […]

As part of Understanding the World Reception have spent a lot of time learning about the traditions of Lunar New Year. We have discovered what year we were all born in, learnt about the Great animal race and created some wonderful art inspired by the festival.

Year 2 have been exploring expressive still life painting this half term, learning how artists use colour, shape and brushstrokes to show feelings and atmosphere. The children selected their own everyday objects and used them as inspiration to create bold, imaginative still life artworks. They experimented with different painting techniques, mixed colours to match their ideas, and […]

Reception class have loved reading the story of Supertato. They produced some wonderful super veggies themselves and some great writing to go with them.

Year 2 gathered together for their Stay and Pray yesterday. Together, we explored how Jesus gathered together the first Christian community. He explained that Christian communities, just like families, are never perfect, but how everyone works better when in a community. Mother Teresa said, ‘Community is the place where love is proven, where we learn […]

The Year 5 and 6 basketball teams had great fun at a competition at St Thomas More school this week. They worked well in their teams, scored some amazing baskets, and finished a respectable 2nd and 3rd place. A great evening all round.

A lovely achievement for our Year 4 children. After studying the work of Paul Cezanne’s still life last week, the children had a try at using techniques to create their own still life. Fantastic results.

Thank you to our Year 5 children for sharing their experiences with the rest of the school. Year 5 put together a power point and some key moments that encapsulate the best parts of their residential.

Seascapes and Landscape art in Year 5 Some fantastic artwork in Year 5 this afternoon. Here are just a few examples below. The children have been developing their experience of landscapes and seascapes with pencils. This has followed on from their study of Vanessa Gardner and her mixed media work on sea and landscapes.

Year 2 have been looking at Expressive Painting. They created paintings in the style of Marela Zacarias and Charlie French. Well done! 🎨

Year 5 have had a fantastic workshop this week, delivered by Computing4Kids NE and funded by a grant from the Reece Foundation. In the STEM workshop pupils explored design, engineering, and problem-solving using Crumbl kits. During the session, children worked collaboratively to build, test, and improve their ideas, developing key skills such as resilience, creativity, […]

Some images and videos of the Emmaus retreat, day 1.

A lovely stay and pray opportunity in Reception class this morning. Thanks to our children for delivering and Mrs Dixon for support our younger children. A wonderful show of parents this morning. We appreciate you taking the time to join us.

Celebration of the Word – Baptism of the Lord (12.1.26)The Year 6 children led a beautiful Celebration of the Word focusing on the Baptism of the Lord. The liturgy centered on Scripture and prayer, drawing from the Gospel account of Jesus’ baptism in the River Jordan. Through thoughtful readings and reflections, the children emphasized the […]

Our first whole school assembly of 2026, signified by the Epiphany, saw us end the Christmas season. We looked at the word Epiphany and Jesus revealed to the world. We heard in word the journey of the three wise men following the star to Bethlehem to worship Jesus. Our mission: As we go forth, let […]

A wonderful turn out for our annual Carol Service in St Agnes’ Church. Thank you to everyone for attending and to staff and children for making it such a special event.

Our children enjoyed their Christmas lunch, Christmas parties and Christmas craft activities this week. Special thanks go to the our wonderful cook and kitchen staff who made this year’s Christmas lunch so magical. Christmas Craft in Year 1 Christmas Lunch for the whole school Christmas Parties Reverse Advent Calendar Thank you to our wonderful families […]

Another fantastic performance from our KS2 pupils! Their production of Aladdin truly captured the panto spirit, filling the hall with laughter and excitement. The amazing acting and singing showcased not only their incredible talent but also the enrichment experiences that allow our pupils to shine. A huge well done to everyone involved – what a […]

What an incredible Christmas performance by our KS1 pupils! Their fantastic singing and expressive acting filled the room with festive cheer. The talent and courage they displayed on stage were truly inspiring, and every child shone brightly. A huge well done to all involved – you made this celebration unforgettable!

An amazing performance from our wonderful Reception class. We are so proud of your courage and talent in giving us such a fantastic performance this Christmas time. Your teacher, peers and parents thought it was brilliant. Well done Reception class.

Thank you to our Mini Vinnies and school choir for bringing some festive cheer to the residents in Addison Court. A wonderful opportunity to show off their performing talents and to share some time with the residents.

As part of our Advent preparations, the children in school have been busy creating beautiful Christmas cards for the residents of our local care home. This simple act of kindness reflects our commitment to Catholic Social Teaching, particularly the principle of Human Dignity and Solidarity.

What a Wonderful Celebration of Christmas!We were delighted to join Emmaville School for a beautiful evening of Christmas carol singing at Holy Cross Church. It was a truly special occasion, filled with joy and festive spirit, as parents, parishioners, and local community schools came together to share in the magic of Christmas. Thank you to […]

An amazing concert this afternoon from our rock star legends. The children from Reception class through to Year 6 were absolutely amazing. Their energy, confidence and teamwork shone through in each performance. A big thank you to Sam our rocksteady lead who inspires the children giving them these great creative opportunities. Thanks also to our […]

We are now fully embracing the season of Advent, and it’s been wonderful to see the joy and excitement across our school. At the beginning of this week, Year 5 led a beautiful whole-school assembly to mark the first week of Advent. They helped us reflect on hope and reminded us what this time of […]

Congratulations to our amazing star pupils and handwriting heroes. We are so proud of your hard work and determination.

This week, our pupils have taken part in a range of activities to mark Anti-Bullying Week. Through discussions, role play and scenario-based tasks, children showed a clear understanding of the different forms of bullying, including physical, verbal, and online behaviours. They responded thoughtfully with well-informed answers and practical actions, demonstrating their commitment to creating a […]

This week Reception have been discussing the importance of Remembrance Day. We made our own poppies as a sign of respect for our fallen soldiers those currently serving in the armed forces today.

Rec, Year 1 and Year 2 each took part in an interactive workshop encouraging them to open their eyes to the world around them, consider STEM topics and reinforce important construction health and safety messages. The interactive workshop was offered as part of our personal development offer for all students. The aim was to positively […]

Wow, many thanks for your generous support for our school book fair last month. We raised an amazing £306.31 towards some free books for school.

This week we have been learning all about baptism and how this is when we are welcomed into the family of God. The children loved acting out their own baptism ceremony and have learnt a lot of new words such as font, priest, godparents and ceremony.

Over the past few weeks we have been doing a lot of work around our new class text The Squirrels who Squabbled. A brilliant story about friendship, sharing and life in a beautiful autumnal forest. Like in the story we have took part in our very own race for nuts like, we went on an […]

A fantastic afternoon sharing memories of family holidays with the residents at Addison Court. Thank you for making our children feel so welcome. Our children were amazing with the residents and really enjoyed sharing their experiences.

Thank you to those parents who were able to join us this morning for Year 2’s Stay and Pray. Our focus was prayer. We listened to scripture from Luke’s Gospel (Luke 18:1-8). The Gospel explains that Jesus tells us that God is not like the unjust judge who is irritated by the woman pestering him. […]

Another really fascinating month for studying the inspirational work, achievements and courage of our chosen subjects. Below we have created our BHM exhibitions which can be viewed over the coming weeks. Parents will be able to view these during our parent consultations.

A great start to our book fair this morning. The children thoroughly enjoyed coming into school early with their parents to check out the fantastic books on offer.

Today we heard from Luke’s Gospel, the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. Jesus teaches us the importance of caring for those in need. We pondered on the following as we prepared for our days. The question of a successful life is not: “How much did I make?” but rather, “How did I use […]

We were so impressed with these descriptive diary entries in History. Well done to our Y2 children for producing detailed and beautifully presented writing.

Our TT Rock Stars re-launch day was a resounding success. The day not only reignited excitement around times tables but also showcased the proven progress our pupils are making through regular practice. With strong participation across all year groups, the event reinforced the importance of embedding fluency in maths and demonstrated how collaborative efforts between […]

Another successful MacMillan cake and coffee afternoon. Thanks go to our parents for donating and attending the event, our children for making the fundraiser a success and our FOSA group for ensuring the afternoon went so well.

Our 2025 2026 KS2 Mini Vinnies assembly. We look forward to looking through our applications. Some great ideas shared by Mr Macgregor this afternoon which inspired our KS2 children.

A lovely stay and pray with pupils, staff and parents this morning. Some lovely links to Sunday’s Gospel reading. Thank you Y5 and Miss McDarby for this opportunity.

Our Year 6 rugby team were amazing today, winning 5 out of 5 matches and scoring some amazing tries. The children showed great teamwork and were rightly proud when collecting their gold badges. On to the finals!