Our Pupil Chaplaincy Team enjoyed a truly memorable trip to Westminster Cathedral last week as they joined schools from across the diocese for the Catholic Children’s Society Advent Carol Service. The atmosphere in the cathedral…
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Advent and Angels in Year 3 RE lessons
As we prepare for the celebration of the birth of Christ during this time of Advent, Year 3 have been studying the role of angels as messengers of God in the Gospel of Luke. In…
Read MorePreparing for Christmas in Year 4
At the beginning of the week, Father John came to talk to the children in Year 4 about preparing for the celebration of Jesus being born. We started to add pictures to our class…
Read MoreExploring the O Antiphons Through Prayer and Art in Year 5
This week in RE, we explored the O Antiphons — special prayers used in the days leading up to Christmas. Each one uses a different title for Jesus and highlights a particular quality or symbol….
Read MoreReception Nativity
This week, our school was filled with festive cheer as the children took to the stage for our Nativity performance. Every child shone with confidence and joy, and we could not be prouder of how…
Read MoreYear 1 – Advent begins
We began the Advent season in Year 1 this week, the children have been learning all about the first week of Advent and how Christians prepare for the arrival of Jesus. We’ve been exploring the…
Read More🌟 Year 2 Advent Update
🌟 Year 2 Advent Update What a wonderful start we’ve had to the Advent season in Year 2! This week, the children have been learning all about the first week of Advent and how…
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1 December 2025 Welcome to the SEND News bulletin. View SEND News In this issue: SEND Social Media Takeover 2025 – get involved! Free Adventure Days at Hudnall Park for young people with SEND (ages…
Read MoreSuper Sports Update
At SSAS, our pupils have the chance to take part in a wide range of sports, building their teamwork, resilience and confidence. From netball to fencing, to football and many more sports, our pupils compete…
Read More3D sculpture in year 3
This week, we began our new Design Technology topic by creating abstract 3D sculptures using cardboard. The children cut out individual card pieces and slotted them together—without using glue or tape—to build their structures. This…
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