Year 1 Enjoy Memorable Beach Trip to Seaham
Pupils from Year 1 at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe enjoyed a fantastic educational visit to Seaham beach, combining outdoor learning with fun seaside activities. The trip gave children the opportunity to explore the coastline, enjoy the fresh sea air, and take part in a range of engaging activities designed to support their learning outside the classroom.
Year 4 Lead Meaningful Refugee Week Celebration
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School came together for a thoughtful and inspiring Refugee Week celebration, led by the school’s Year 4 class. Refugee Week is an important opportunity to recognise and honour the bravery and resilience of people who have been forced to flee their homes. At St Mary’s, this message was brought to life through a whole-school event that encouraged reflection, creativity, and understanding.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Celebrates the Life and Work of Sir David Attenborough
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.
Year 1 Super Veg Adventure at St Mary’s Newton Aycliffe
Year 1 pupils at St Mary’s Newton Aycliffe recently took part in an exciting learning experience inspired by the much‑loved story Supertato. After enjoying the book together, the children set off on a fruit and vegetable hunt to Tesco, bringing the story to life in a fun and engaging way.
Reception and Year 1 Explore the Bus Museum!
Last week, our Reception and Year 1 children from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe, enjoyed an exciting and memorable trip to the Bus Museum as part of their transport topic. The visit brought their classroom learning to life in the most hands‑on and engaging way!
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Shines at Tag Rugby and Year Six Dodgeball Tournaments
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Newton Aycliffe celebrated an action‑packed week of sport as pupils impressed in both a Tag Rugby tournament with Coach Carter and an exciting Year Six Dodgeball competition. The events highlighted the school’s strong sporting spirit, teamwork, and commitment to promoting active, confident learners.