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Arts Week begins

Thu 28 Jun 2018

Our annual arts week began with a huge disco on the playground first thing Monday morning as parents and pupils arrived to school. We had hits from across the decades as this years theme is ‘Dancing through the decades’. Our first assembly of the week explored dance moves from the decades, from the Charleston of the 20’s, to the Twist of the 60’s and the Running Man of the 90’s. We had helpful demonstrations from pupils across different year groups. We have incorporated some of these moves in our whole school song and dance for our performance on Friday – make sure you look at for them mums and dads!

Arts Week Day 2: Fashion

Thu 28 Jun 2018

Day 2 of Arts week focused on fashion through the decades. We were very lucky to have a special visit from Sarah Beesley who is a television and theatre make up and special effects artist and costume designer. She talked us through the fashion, hair and make up of the last 100 years, with help from some very special models. Back in class all pupils designed their own costume for their decades and learnt how fashion designers plan, design and create clothing, shoes and handbags. Year 6 had a very special 1920’s make up and special effects workshop with Sarah. We would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to Sarah for inspiring us all today!

KS1 Trip to Blackpool Zoo

Fri 22 Jun 2018

Year 1 and Year 2 had a wonderful time at Blackpool Zoo this week. We saw the sea lion show, walked through Amazonia with monkeys roaming free, watched the elephants being fed and many more of our favourite animals. A wonderful day was had by all!

St Mary’s short listed for an award!

Tue 19 Jun 2018

We are very excited to announce St Mary’s has been nominated and short listed for the Artsmark Team of the year award, as part of the North West Cultural Education Awards 2018! The winners of the awards will be announced next week but we are delighted to have been recognised for our team effort in the arts. No matter what the outcome we are very proud just to be nominated. Well done everyone!!

Greater Manchester Singing Challenge

Fri 15 Jun 2018

Our school choir were very excited to take part in this years Greater Manchester Music Hub’s Singing Challenge. Schools from all over Greater Manchester came together to sing the song “Together In Union”, which had been specially written for the occasion. Some of our year 6’s were chosen to speak live on Salford City Radio about the challenge. We performed the song in school and in our local park for our families and friends to come to watch.

St Mary’s V Clifton

Tue 12 Jun 2018

St Mary’s sent their B and C football teams to Clifton CP for an end of season friendly game.

Each team played ever so well, as the results proved, with both teams winning 6-1.