10th Anniversary of Pope Francis

13th March 2023Mr J Morgan

Today in our Gospel Assembly, we marked the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis becoming pope. Mrs Walker explained how this linked to our social catholic teachings:

‘Dignity for the human person‘ –  Pope Francis has called for us to ‘welcome the stranger’ by ensuring that migrants and refugees are able to leave their homelands without risking their lives so they can live safely and with dignity.
‘Care of our Common Home – Stewardship’ Pope Francis wrote the encyclical  letter Ladauto Si 
‘Common good’ After the pandemic, Pope Francis also encouraged us to build back as a better world. He released Fratelli Tutti, an encyclical letter about not rushing back to life post covid but finding a new normal.

St. Peter’s Activity Project

13th March 2023Mr J Morgan

Today, we continued to take part in the St. Peter’s Activity Project, trying to create more opportunities for our children to be active in the local area. From the previous workshop, the top activities our children wanted to look into were: Football, playing with friends, Gymnastics, Ice-Skating and Dance!

Young People’s Book Prize – Best Science book

8th March 2023Mr J Morgan

Over the last term, our school has been part of a special panel with the important job of helping to judge the Young people’s book prize for best Science book. Each class were given a selection of shortlisted entries to read and score.

Our reading council met together a few weeks ago to decide our favourite entry. We chose ‘Fantastically Great Women Scientists and their stories’ by Kate Pankhurst as our school favourite.

The official winner was announced today as  ‘If the World Were 100 People’, by Jackie McCann and Aaron Cushley. The children can look out for these fantastic Science books in their book corners this half term.

#Letgirlsplay

8th March 2023Mr J Morgan

Nice to see the girls enjoying their football club today on the same day that the FA have launched their Let Girls Play campaign. #LetGirlsPlay

We are really pushing girl’s football to ride the wave of the success of the England Women’s team last year. Mrs Sands is starting a football practise tomorrow evening; we are awaiting our new kit made from the recycled bottles from the Reconomy project and we have some fixtures planned in the next few weeks!

Football Match v Palmers Cross

7th March 2023Mr J Morgan

Yesterday, our football team played away at Palmers Cross Primary School in their latest fixture. Despite a strong start from the hosts, SSPP made a breakaway and Victor took it past a few players before scoring from 30 yards! Lamine then made a string of excellent saves to keep it 1-0 at half time.

SSPP started the second half strongly and had a few attacks, with their goalkeeper making a wonderful double save from Victor. As the pressure from Palmers Cross grew, they eventually got the goal their performance deserved to make it 1-1. Then in the final few minutes, Palmers Cross were awarded a very soft penalty for handball, which they scored and they ended up winning 2-1.

I couldn’t be more proud of our players’ performances and more importantly their attitude. Win or lose, our children always show outstanding respect to the other team and the referee, something which we have not always witnessed from other schools! Well done everyone!

A special mention to Nolan, who in his first game put in a player of the match performance in defence!

World Book Day

3rd March 2023Mr J Morgan

Today, we celebrated World Book Day in school and everyone has truly had a wonderful day! It started with a wonderful class assembly by our Year 1 children, thank you to all the parents that came and supported this morning!

After lunch, our Year 6 children went to read with our Reception children.

During Praise and Values assembly, Mr Morgan spoke with the children about their favourite books, favourite places to read and who their favourite authors are. The children looked wonderful together in their costumes.

 

Baba Marta Day

2nd March 2023Mr J Morgan

We like to celebrate and promote the diverse cultures of our children at SS Peter and Paul. Yesterday in Bulgaria was Baba Marta Day, some of our Year 6 pupils created these colourful bracelets.

Bulgarians celebrate on 1st March, a centuries-old tradition and exchange martenitsi on what is called the day of Baba Marta. The tradition of giving friends red-and-white interwoven strings brings health and happiness during the year and is a reminder that spring is near.