Mr R Cunningham
Headteacher

Well done to all of the pupils in Year 6 who this week have completed their Standard Assessment Tests (SATs).  The girls and boys have worked incredibly hard this year, being as well prepared as possible for the tests.  We know, however, that the worth of a child and the value of a school is so much greater than anything that can be captured in a test score.  The SATs in Year 2 take a different format at the end of Key Stage 1, and remain ongoing.  My thanks must go to colleagues throughout the school who themselves work so hard to prepare pupils for both the tests and the full curriculum, keeping children calm and confident as they meet various challenges.

Mr R Cunningham
Headteacher

In school on Friday, pupils took part in a range of learning activities related to the Coronation, with many producing items to take home to add to the celebrations over the long weekend.

And of course, in keeping with St Peter’s tradition, Mrs Carter-Hall baked some crown themed colour coordinated biscuits for all the pupils in the school.

Mr R Cunningham

Headteacher

It was all aboard for our Year 2 pupils as they visited the Sea City Museum in Southampton as part of their Titanic study.  Ahead of the trip, the children had learnt lots of Titanic facts, such as the fourth funnel not issuing smoke as it was there for show not necessity, or that coal had to be taken from the White Star Line’s sister ships for Titanic’s maiden voyage as a recent strike had led to a coal shortage.  Did you know these facts?  As well as receiving great guided tours at the museum, the Year 2 pupils also gifted a book of their own writing to the museum as a thank you for the visit, and some extracts from this book went straight onto the museum’s FaceBook page to reach a wider audience.  As always, great thanks foes to both the school staff for organising the trip, and to family adult volunteers who accompanied the trip, making for a rich and unforgettable learning experience for the pupils.

Mr R Cunningham
Headteacher

The St Peter’s Catholic Primary School community gathered in full on Monday 17^th April to celebrate the risen Lord at Easter.  Over 420 pupils came together to reflect upon our Lenten and Holy Week journey that we undertook before the fortnight’s holiday, and then to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and Eastertide.

It really is quite a sight to see so many young faces gathered together for prayer, song and worship, and a real joy and honour to be able to lead this on a weekly basis.

Mr R Cunningham
Headteacher

In this final week of term, St Peter’s pupils gathered twice to look ahead to the events of Holy Week.  On Tuesday, using montage, narrative and prayer, the pupils participated in the Stations of the Cross during a service of Penance.  On the final afternoon of term, Friday 31 March, the school then gathered for a Liturgy centred on Jesus’ sacrifice on Calvary.  These services helped the children to reflect on the events of Christ’s final days in Jerusalem, and we will return on Monday 17 April to celebrate with joy the resurrection of the Lord.

Mr R Cunningham
Headteacher

Our librarian Mrs Porter has done a lovely display to remind children of our Easter Egg charity collection for Stella Maris.

Thank you Mrs Porter, and thank you families for all of the Easter Eggs that have been donated so far.

Mr R Cunningham
Headteacher