Class 10 paid a visit to the Danelaw museum near York to help them find out more about what it was like in Viking times. We got to wear Viking costumes and became Viking villagers and carried out a range of activities. We ground wheat, trained with weapons and did a bit of guard duty, pottery. Various visitors arrived during the day to tell us about what it was really like during Viking days.

Today we came together to remember and celebrate the life of one our loved parents-Emma McDonald. Emma sadly passed away in August after a brave fight with… Her favourite colour was yellow so the whole school wore yellow. We also planted around 2000 daffodils around the school fence with the help of Stockton Borough Council. In our classes, we also paused and prayed for Emma and other loved ones that had recently died in our school and parish community. Emma’s family and friends joined us for the day to help plant the daffodils as well as staying for our Talent Show. Emma loved music and dancing. It was a really happy day to remember a very special lady.

Today we celebrated everything European! In class we found out a little about the different cultures in the various countries as well as finding out some things to say in different languages: From “Hej” in Danish to “addio” in Italian we learned how important it is that different nationalities learn to communicate with one another. Part of the morning was a very popular European Café which was superbly operated by our Year 6. Many diners commented on how skillful and polite they all were and score highly on Trip Advisor! Well done everybody!

We gathered today during the special month for the Rosary to pray the Rosary. But we were not alone. We were also joined by One million other children in other Catholic schools in the country. The Catenians Society bought us special Rosary beads so that we could use them. We prayed especially for the sick members in our parish and school community.

Children in Classes 1, 2 and 3 have all enjoyed their autumn walks. It was great to see how the season has changed and all of the lovely colours that we can see in nature. We even collected some leaves, twigs and acorns to make our very own autumn art back at class. It was great to spend the day on the sunshine with our friends and family.

We celebrated the Harvest today in a lovely liturgy prepared by our Mini Vinnies. They used the CAOFD resources- “Brighten Up”. We collected donations of food which we will give to the local Foodbank and to Mrs.Frankland so she can help refugees in Thornaby. We thanked God for all that He has given to us and prayed for those who have little-especially those in El Salvador.

It’s that time of the year where the fruit in our school allotment is ready pick- and to eat yum yum! We went out to pick some of our apples and plums from the trees there. After that we made the most delicious fruit crumble and best of all we got to taste it too! We didn’t forget the custard either!

Today we said our Goodbyes to our much loved priest, Fr.Michael Keogh. He has been part of our school family for the last 16 years. He has shared both many happy and some sad times with us over the years. He has loved us, made us smile but most important of all has brought us closer to Jesus and made us better people and helped us grow. He will always remain in our hearts as we wish him well in his new parish in Northallerton. Thank you Father and God bless you in all that you do.

Today we had a very special visitor in school all the way from Australia- John Burland. We love to sing John’s songs in school and use them in our RE lessons so it was great to meet John and join in a live concert in our school hall. Some parishioners also joined us to join in the celebrations. We also learned some new songs from John.