The Lowry

Birch had a wonderful trip to the Lowry this week. They learned all about the famous artist L.S Lowry and his artwork. During the visit, the children had the opportunity to explore the gallery and see his original paintings up close. The children completed workshops with two different artists. One Read more

Cenotaph Visit

Year 6 took our school poppy wreath to Heywood Cenotaph this morning. We had the chance to share a poem and a prayer, observe a moment of silence and explore the grounds and monuments to better understand the stories behind Remembrance Day and those who lost their lives during conflicts Read more

VE day

Thank you to all parents and carers who helped us celebrate VEday! The children experienced life in the 1940s by making cabbage soup; looking through and working out how ration books worked; having a dance workshop to learn how to dance the Lindy Hop and had a 1940s lunch outside Read more

Tackling gender stereotypes

This week’s SMSC assembly was about tackling gender stereotypes in careers. KS1 pupils considered what a builder and a florist may look like before meeting Kimberley and her female colleagues who work in construction and then Jonathon a celebrity floral designer. In KS2 children got a peek into some familiar Read more

Rush Room opening

On Friday 13th December, we officially opened our outdoor classroom. We have named it ‘The Rush Room’ in memory of our Governor; Councillor Peter Rush. Peter’s family attended the opening and it was blessed by Bishop Mark. We are delighted that not only our pupils at St Luke’s will benefit Read more