St Silas C of E Primary School

This is very exciting! Letters have been sent with all the details via email and text. Register your child now as places are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis.

🌊🏊‍♂️ Exciting News! 🏊‍♀️🌊
This June, we’re bringing the fun to the water with Swimming Lessons & Water Fun Sessions! 💦
The sessions are designed to help children:
✨ Build confidence in the water
✨ Learn essential swimming skills
✨ Stay active and have tons of fun with friends
Whether your child is just starting out or looking to improve their skills, there’s something for everyone!
Spaces will be limited, so keep an eye out for details sent via your school! Wensley Fold Church of England Primary Academy St Silas C of E Primary School St Michael with St John CE Primary School, Blackburn Sacred Heart
Let’s make a splash this summer! 💙🌞

If your child has completed any Blackburn Children's University holiday challenges don’t forget to send the evidence into school with your child’s CU passport or send direct to [email protected]

Don't forget to give some of these Blackburn Children's University challenges a go over the holidays :-)

Some great holiday challenges here from Blackburn Children's University, why not give some a try?!

Please note all school clubs finish this week (by Friday 20th March). If your child is a member of Blackburn Children's University and they have attended clubs this term please ensure you hand their passport into the office by next Monday 23 March so it can be updated.

Sign up on ParentPay tomorrow for the Easter holiday activities!

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📚✨ World Book Day Giveaway ✨📚

To celebrate World Book Day on 5th March, we’re joining with ABC Book Club to give away up to 500 books to one local school.

Would you like to see your chosen school win? Simply nominate them in the comments, or tag if possible, below and help us spread the word.

🗓 Entries close at 12noon on Monday 2nd March
🎉 The winning school will be randomly selected and announced on World Book Day
🚚 We’ll arrange delivery of the books directly to the winning school to arrive on World Book Day

If you nominate a school, please let them know so they can keep an eye out for our message.

Please note: Only comments on the original post will be classed as entries. Only on our page, please be aware of fake pages. The winning school will be contacted directly and announced from our Facebook and Instagram channels .

Don't forget to give some of these Children's University challenges a go over the holidays :-)

Sign up on ParentPay from 7.30am tomorrow for the February half term holiday activities!

✨ We’ve got loads of exciting activities planned for the half-term holidays! From martial arts with Masters of Martial Arts Blackburn to a creative day, fun games and challenge day — plus plenty of cooking too 🍳🎨🥋 We can’t wait!

📌 Available for pupils at Wensley Fold Church of England Primary Academy, St Silas C of E Primary School, Sacred Heart, and St Michael with St John CE Primary School, Blackburn. Please check with your school for details on how to sign up!

Details have been sent out on how to register for this, check your emails and messages from school for information.

📚 Children’s Literature Festival Book Awards 2026 📚

We’re looking for enthusiastic readers in Years 1–6 to become judges for the Children’s Literature Festival Book Awards 2026!
Children will be asked to read and review as many books as they can over the next 3 months – a fantastic opportunity for young book lovers 📖✨

⭐ What’s involved?
• Each book must be read and reviewed within 2 weeks
• Once finished, the book and review sheet must be returned to the school office straight away
• Children’s University members can collect 1–3 hours per book
• The more books they read, the more Children’s University hours they can earn!

If your child loves reading and sharing their thoughts, this is a great chance to get involved. 📚💬

Blackburn with Darwen Library and Information Service Christina Gabbitas Children's Literature Festivals