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Year 2 pupils worked with the artist Vickie Keeble to develop their artistic skills. They used water colours to recreate paintings in the style of Quentin Blake the illustrator of Roald Dahl books.

Nominated citizens from each KS2 class attended the annual awards at Brentwood Cathedral celebrating the outstanding awareness of being good citizens through their faith. They joined other Catholic schools from the Diocese reflecting on the personal achievements and attributes of all pupils. Bishop Alan praised the pupils courage and determination recognising the hard work taking place in our schools.

Class 4B went to St Bon’s for a design and technology workshop. The children made acrylic key-rings by using a range of tools and techniques. Their finished products look amazing.

Pupils from Year 5 took part in bike training with Cycle Confident. In the sessions children learnt to cycle safely with qualified instructors learning basics, building skills and gaining confidence to be able to navigate around the local area.

On Thursday 9th of May we had a power of pictures focus day. We were given the opportunity to create our picture books based on a story we read as a class. We created either a prequel/sequel or an adaptation of the story.

Year 2 met Florence Nightingale. They learnt about her life and that of others. Children also had the chance to role play lives of those at the time.

Year 4 took part in a Saxons and Vikings workshop to develop their understanding of life in these times. They engaged in role play, quizzes and artefact inspections to learn about life in those times.

The cycle skills for adults programme offers one-to-one (although if preferred, trainees can book in pairs) sessions with a qualified cycle instructor.

The children in KS2 put on a Music Show in aid of Cancer Research. We were joined by special guests from St Bonaventure’s Choir and Function Band. We raised £738.90.

May is the month of Our Lady. We began the month with our May Procession. It was a very special service praising and celebrating Mary, Our Mother, through singing the traditional hymns and saying a decade of the Rosary. Throughout May, we will visit Mary to pray and adore.