Latest News

Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Christmas Tree Raffle

  Mon 05 Dec 2022

  Our Tree has been collected from St Mary's Church today and is now available to win! Raffle tickets are available from the school office at £1 per strip and all proceeds will go to CAFOD.  (Decorations not included!)  The winning ticket will be drawn this Friday.

  

• Potsy Pamsy!

  Mon 05 Dec 2022

  Year 1 had a fantastic afternoon with Sarah from Potsy Pamsy at Hollybush Garden Centre on Friday last week.  All of the children painted mugs, which have been taken back to the studio to be glazed and fired in the kiln. We can't wait to see the finished product in a few weeks!

  

• St Mary's Christmas Tree Festival

  Fri 02 Dec 2022

  Year 4 sang brilliantly at the Christmas tree festival at St Mary’s Church this week.

   

  It was a very special occasion as St Austin's opened the festival and were the first school to perform in 3 years!

   

  After their performance, the children had fun admiring all the trees and spotting their own decorations.

   

  What a great way to get in the festive spirit! 

   

  Thank you to all the family members of the children who showed their support too! 

   

  Friends of St Mary's, Stafford

  

• Shoot for the Stars

  Mon 28 Nov 2022

  This term Year 2’s vehicle has been “Shoot for the Stars”.

  As part of their vehicle outcome, the children designed their own Christmas cards in the style of Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ and they were then sent off to be professionally printed. 

  The children had the chance to order their cards and other Christmassy items, which has helped raise money for our school funds. 

  Here are the final designs- the children were so pleased with them and can’t wait to send them to family & friends!! 

  Well done Year 2!

  

• Y2 VISIT TO THE ANCIENT HIGH HOUSE

  Fri 18 Nov 2022

  Our Year 2 Children had a wonderful day out at the Ancient High House in town on Friday, which links into their current learning vehicle 'The Great Fire of London'.  The groups were led by Squire Nick and Lady Jackie who ensured the children had lots of fun whilst learning all about the history of The Great Fire of London!

   

  Y2 Have also been busy this week creating their remembrance pebbles to place in our prayer garden.  Thank you mums and dads for helping your children to produce such lovely pieces of art, in memory of those that have lost their lives.

  

• WHOLE SCHOOL RETREAT DAY

  Thu 17 Nov 2022

  Dan and Emily from One Life Music came into school on Thursday to deliver their 'Let Creation Sing' retreat.  The retreat gave staff and children time to reflect and think about the beauty of creation through song and praise.  A wonderful day was had by all.

  

• Book Fair

  Mon 14 Nov 2022

  Our Book Fair will be open to Parents on Thursday 17th November until Monday 21st November 3:30 - 4:00pm.  We look forward to seeing you there!

  

• Special Menu Coming soon..

  Mon 14 Nov 2022
  

• After School Club Leaf Collecting

  Mon 14 Nov 2022

  The children at Afterschool Club had great fun last week, starting to  make their own colourful Autumn leaf bowls.  They all had an enjoyable time collecting leaves and creating wonderful art pieces.
   

  

• Blue Peter Live

  Mon 14 Nov 2022

  Our Year 4 children appeared on the live Blue Peter show on Friday.  We hope you managed to catch them on the screen!

  The group travelled to Media City Studios by coach and got to meet the Blue Peter team, including Henry the dog!

  They spent the afternoon rehearsing for their live performance before appearing on TV.  What a fantastic experience for our children!