--- title: "Poetry Week at St. Mary’s: Celebrating Creativity and Catholic Social Teaching" url: "https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/news/2025-11-24-poetry-week-at-st-mary-s-celebrating-creativity-and-catholic-social-teaching" school: "St. Mary's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01325 300339 **Email:** office@stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk # Poetry Week at St. Mary’s: Celebrating Creativity and Catholic Social Teaching ![Image of Poetry Week at St. Mary’s: Celebrating Creativity and Catholic Social Teaching](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2/images/news/IMG_0446.jpeg) 24 November 2025 From **24–28 November**, **St. Mary’s NA** celebrated **Poetry Week** with an explosion of creativity and expression! Pupils explored powerful themes of **kindness**, **justice**, and **care for creation**, beautifully linking their work to **Catholic Social Teaching**. **Key Stage 2** pupils took part in the **Young Poet Laureate project**, joining an inspiring online masterclass with renowned poets **Laura Mucha** and **Zohab Zee Khan**. Younger classes collaborated on group performances, while KS2 showcased solo and group pieces that highlighted their talent and confidence. The week concluded with an exciting **Poetry Slam**, where pupils performed original poems for parents with flair and courage. It was a fantastic celebration of words, creativity, and community spirit! Stay tuned for updates on **Young Poet Laureate submissions** and the launch of our brand-new **Key Stage 2 Poetry Club**—coming soon! [ Faith, Hope & Action: CAFOD Visit to St. Mary’s NA](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/news/2025-11-20-faith-hope-action-cafod-visit-to-st-mary-s-na) [Sharing Christ’s Light: Year 4 and Mini Vinnies Spread Advent Joy at St. Mary’s ](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/news/2025-12-02-sharing-christ-s-light-year-4-and-mini-vinnies-spread-advent-joy-at-st-mary-s) ![St. Mary's Catholic Primary School](https://files.schudio.com/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St. Mary's Catholic Primary School Central Avenue Newton Aycliffe Co. Durham DL5 5NP 01325 300339 ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stmaryscatholicprimaryschool/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stmarys_newtonacyliffe/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Mary's Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)