--- title: "St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Celebrates the Life and Work of Sir David Attenborough" url: "https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-05-11-st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-celebrates-the-life-and-work-of-sir-david-attenborough" school: "St. Mary's Catholic Primary School" --- **Tel:** 01325 300339 **Email:** office@stmarysna.bhcet.org.uk # St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Celebrates the Life and Work of Sir David Attenborough 11 May 2026 ![](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/images/news/689562837_942364788793269_4721445157122257006_n.jpg)![](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/images/news/694624951_942364638793284_2810844729195800691_n.jpg)![](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/images/news/693944252_942364622126619_4097957684113942718_n.jpg) Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe enjoyed a joyful and inspiring celebration as they marked the life and work of Sir David Attenborough. The celebrations were led by Year 4, who spent the afternoon learning about Sir David Attenborough’s incredible contribution to understanding and protecting the natural world. Children created beautiful projects inspired by nature and took time to design special birthday cards to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday. The excitement continued as the celebrations grew into a whole‑school event, bringing pupils together for a truly memorable afternoon. Children took part in a treasure hunt outdoors, encouraging teamwork, curiosity and a love of the natural environment. One of the highlights of the day was the largest game of pass the parcel in St Mary’s history, filling the school with laughter, cheers and a real sense of togetherness. The celebrations concluded with pupils dancing enthusiastically to party songs and joining together to sing a heartfelt chorus of “Happy Birthday”. The day was a wonderful way to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s legacy and to inspire pupils with his passion for nature, exploration and caring for the world around us. It was a fantastic afternoon of learning, laughter and celebration at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, creating memories that will be cherished by pupils and staff alike. ![](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/images/news/694027293_942364455459969_8155634001042787475_n.jpg) [Enrichment](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/news/tag/enrichment) [ Year 1 Super Veg Adventure at St Mary’s Newton Aycliffe ](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-05-05-year-1-super-veg-adventure-at-st-mary-s-newton-aycliffe) [Year 2 Bring History to Life ](https://st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-durham-2.schudio.com/news/2026-05-15-year-2-bring-history-to-life) ![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/)