Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School

Year 6 are just waiting for the bus at the Emmaus village playing some games with the YMT

Class 2 (and some year 5’s) have been trying to keep cool in the shade on the field, which was cooler than our classroom! We used all natural materials to create a tree scene and were pleased with the results.

🧠 Wellbeing Wednesday: Affirmation Mirror

Speak kindly to yourself!
Write positive affirmations and stick them around a mirror.

🧠 Why it matters:
By being kind to yourself through the use of positive affirmation you can help to build self-esteem, encourage positive thinking and supports emotional resilience.

🪞 What’s your favourite affirmation?
Share your mirror or kind words!

Class 4 have enjoyed hot-seating this morning as we have each taken turns to be the blind man who was healed by Jesus.

We talked about how we thought the blind man felt to be healed by Jesus and the impact his faith had on his life.

Today we celebrated all those that received the Sacrament of Holy Communion for the first time last week.

📖Mission Monday📖
Every Monday, we focus on a piece of scripture and consider how it relates to our daily lives in modern society.

📖 Gospel: Matthew 10:31
💬 “So do not fear; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
🙏 Reflection:
Jesus reassures His disciples that they are deeply known and valued by God. This week, we reflect on our worth and the courage that comes from knowing we are loved.
🕊️ Catholic Social Teaching – Human Dignity:
CST teaches that every person is created in the image of God and has inherent worth. Jesus’ words affirm that our dignity is not earned—it is given and must be protected.
🇬🇧 British Value – Mutual Respect & Individual Liberty:
Respecting others begins with recognising their value. Liberty includes the freedom to live confidently, knowing we are cherished and capable of making meaningful choices.
💖 Trust Virtue – Self-Belief:
Jesus’ message encourages self-belief. When students understand their worth, they are empowered to act with confidence, kindness, and purpose.
📿 Prayer:
Lord, help us to remember our worth in Your eyes. May we live with courage and treat others with the same love and respect You show us. Amen.

Celebrating the men who inspire, protect, and love us unconditionally. Wishing you all a wonderful Father’s Day! 🌟

🎨 Sing, dance, draw, write - there are so many ways to show who you are!�

Encouraging children to express themselves builds confidence, creativity, and a sense of pride in their individuality 🤩

The Tempest

Our budding actors did a brilliant job at Bishop Auckland Town Hall

Class 4 have had an amazing time at Durham Cathedral performing in front of over 100 people as part of the Durham Cathedral Music Outreach programme