On Thursday evening, the Year 1 Parents were able to share all the work that the children enjoyed throughout the year. It was so lovely to see the parents and their amazement at how their…
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Year 1 – Alternative Fairy Tales writing & sharing our stories with EYFS
Year 1 have been reading Alternative Fairy Tales. This requires the story to have a different ‘setting’ and different ‘characters’. The Year 1 children then went onto plan and write their own alternative fairy tale….
Read MoreThe First Week of July in Year 5!
Nicholas Breakspear Taster Day On Tuesday, many of our children were fortunate to experience a Taster Day at Nicholas Breakspear school. Izzy and Edward said of the experience: We participated in multiple different lessons: English,…
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Last week, our 90th anniversary celebrations culminated with a Mass of Thanksgiving, led by Bishop Paul McAleenan. It is 90 years since the Sisters of Mercy founded St Alban & St Stephen Catholic Primary School…
Read MoreSports Day Fun!
It’s been a busy week in Year 3, with lessons on time intervals, identifying plants, investigating the local area and the history of Bastille Day. However, the highlight of the week has undoubtedly been Sports…
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Written by Izzy and Ines SSAS 90th Anniversary Mass On Tuesday, we went to the church for our school’s 90th anniversary mass. We were joined by Bishop Paul and members of the Sisters of Mercy along…
Read MoreYear 1 – R.E. Topic – Neighbours
Year 1 started their new and last R.E. topic – Neighbours We visited the Peace Garden and sat quietly on the toad stools in a circle. We closed our eyes and listened to the sounds…
Read MoreYear 6: Stepping Up
Year 6 have been incredibly busy since half term. They have been learning lines for the end of year production, as well as continuing to work hard in all their subjects each morning. Last week,…
Read MoreHappy 90th Birthday, St Alban & St Stephen School!
The sun shone down and the skies were blue for our 90th Anniversary Party! This year, we are celebrating 90 years since the Sisters of Mercy first founded our school on Vanda Crescent in 1934….
Read MoreRefugee Week – Praying for a Home
The theme of Refugee Week this year is ‘Home’. Malala Yousafzai said: “To me, a home is where you feel loved, safe, and cherished.” We have been learning about and praying for refugees as part…
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