St. NicholasCatholic Primary School

Our Chaplaincy Team came together for their first meeting of the new school year. We joined together in prayer, welcomed new and returning members and began thinking about how we can help others to pray, grow in faith and live out our school mission throughout the year. "Love one another, as I have loved you." John 13:34

Getting cosy with a good book! Our Year 6 Book Club found their favourite reading spots, even under the tables!

Our UKS2 children have been exploring Moses' encounter with God at the Burning Bush. After reading and reflecting on Scripture, the children thought deeply about the emotions Moses may have experienced as he stood before God. Through their artwork, they used colour, shape and expression to represent feelings of awe, fear, wonder, uncertainty and trust. A beautiful example of our children responding creatively to Scripture, looking beyond simply what happened and considering how this encounter with God may have changed Moses. Exodus 3:1–15

Today, our children came together for a MindMate assembly focused on managing our feelings and emotions. We explored how everyone experiences different emotions, how we can begin to recognise what we are feeling, and the positive strategies we can use when our emotions feel big or difficult to manage. Children were reminded that all feelings are important, that it is okay to ask for help, and that there are trusted adults in school who are always ready to listen. We also thought about how we can notice how others might be feeling and show kindness, patience and compassion towards one another. Another important opportunity to give our children the tools and language they need to understand themselves, support one another and look after their wellbeing.

Our new and returning Mini Vinnies came together for their 2026–27 welcome meeting, joining in prayer and looking ahead to another year of putting their faith into action. We also began discussing the charities and causes we hope to support in the coming months as we move into autumn and prepare for Harvest.

At St Nicholas, our Catholic faith is at the heart of everything we do. It is in the prayers whispered by our youngest children, the spontaneous prayers offered for someone who needs them, the stillness as we listen to Scripture and the joy of singing together. It is in our children gathering for Mass, planning and leading worship, asking thoughtful questions about their faith and beginning to understand that prayer can be both something we share together and something deeply personal. It is there when our children choose to serve others through our Mini Vinnies and pupil ministry, when they reach out to our parish and wider community, and when Catholic Social Teaching helps them recognise that their faith calls them to notice, care and act. As our children grow, we want them not to simply know about their faith, but to encounter it, question it, participate in it and live it. We hope they leave St Nicholas knowing that they are loved by God and understanding the responsibility that comes with that love: to make His love visible to others through their words, choices and actions. This video captures only a small part of the Catholic life and mission that fills our school each day. It is something we are incredibly proud to share. "Love one another, as I have loved you." John 13:34 A simple mission, lived every day.

This afternoon LKS2 have taken part in voting for our new School Council members. As part of our PSHE topic the children are learning about Democracy, this was a great way for the children to take part in a voting system. The votes will be counted and our candidates are waiting with anticipation.

In Year 3.4, we're working really hard to identify and fix meaning breakdown in a text, before answering retrieval questions!

Year 5 had a fantastic time with Pro Ride, developing their cycling skills and learning all about bike safety. From building confidence on two wheels, to practising essential riding skills, the children had a brilliant time!