Catholic Life in School
Mrs Pinder’s Leaving Assembly- July 2025
Mrs Pinder has worked at Saint Mary’s for over 30 years and she made the huge decision to retire and spend more time with her family. Mrs Pinder didn’t want a lot of fuss but hymn practice has always been one of her favourite things… so we held Mrs Pinder’s hymn party. Mrs Pinder chose all her favourite hymns for the playlist and we all had a great time singing and worshipping together. Her family and friends attended and celebrated with us whilst we listened to some great memories from pupils across school. You’ll be very much missed Mrs Pinder and we’ll keep you in our prayers as you move onto your next adventure.
Year 6 Leaver’s Mass- July 2025
On Tuesday 15th July we all headed to church as a whole school community to celebrate the leaver’s Mass. Many parents and family members also attended this special Mass. The Year 6 pupils had chosen the readings, hymns, written bidding prayers and chose items to place on the altar during the offertory. Father O’Brien reminded them that their faith journey is not at an end and whichever secondary school they are attending, the doors of church are always open to them.
Prayer Responses- June 2025
Our fabulous Year 6 pupils wrote responses to a question posed in a Celebration of the Word; “What does Jesus mean to you?” Their responses were heartfelt, genuine and thoughtful. It’s lovely to know that they are leaving primary school knowing they are loved by Jesus.
Sacraments- June 2025
Congratulations to Oliver! Oliver has shown commitment to his faith and has made the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
Pentecost Celebration June 2025
On Friday 6th June we celebrated the fest of Pentecost. Our pupil GIFT Team attended Church along with other GIFT Teams from parish schools. Our GIFT team took part in the celebration which explained the events of Pentecost and their importance and then they even read bidding prayers in other languages showing the challenges of the Disciples.
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Crowning Our Lady- May 2025
We held our annual crowning Our Lady liturgy on Thursday 22nd May. Pupils were invited to bring in plants and flowers to place around the statue. Our pupil GIFT Team had prepared refelctions, readings and bidding prayers for the liturgy and read these beautifully. The plants and flowers will be planted by our Year 6 pupils in the garden around the statue and the school grounds.
Sacraments- May 2025
Congratulations to Lottie and Israel! Both of these children have shown commitment to their faith and have made the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion.
Stations of the Cross 2025
During Lent, pupils crated images of a stations of the cross. These were then enlarged, laminated and put around the sensory path on the playground. During Holy Week, classes went out to pray the Stations.
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