Interfaith Week: Celebrating Understanding and diversity Interfaith Week is all about: Building respect between people of different faiths Celebrating similarities and differences Encouraging curiosity, kindness, and open conversations Learning how different beliefs contribute to our shared world We created trees which included root values which are importantly beliefs and principles Read more…
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…
This week we have been celebrating black history month by reading the book “I love my hair”. We have been discussing different hair types and how they are all unique and beautiful. We discussed what we love about our own hair, what it looks like and how we look after Read more…
We had a fantastic day celebrating European Day of Languages! We began the morning by enjoying a delicious croissant while listening to some traditional French music. Afterwards, we explored the amazing diversity of languages and cultures around the world and within our own classroom. Using a map, we located different Read more…
This half-term, Year 1 are learning about the Jewish faith. Today we went on a coach to visit a synagogue. A lady showed us around, and taught us lots about the building, artefacts, and how they worship God.
In class today, we took part in the NSPCC Speak Out Stay Safe assembly. The assembly was introduced to use by Ant and Dec and then Buddy who is the NSPCC’s mascot. During the assembly, we talked about how every child has the rights to feel safe and who we Read more…
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…
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…
Well done to everyone who took part in craft club this half-term. We had lots of fun completing activities such as making Christmas tree decorations, wooden gonks, cupcake decorating, paper aeroplanes and much more. We have had to use, and have improved, many of our essential skills such as listening Read more…
Year 6 were able to work with Breaking Barriers once again, this time watching the monologue “Blind Side” as well as the video “Level the Playing Field” which featured a number of St Luke’s pupils. The video and workshop focused on the issue of VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls). Read more…