St. Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw

04/09/2026

Children in Year 4 are enjoying reading and working on The Wind in the Willows. Today they used the description provided by the author in Chapter 1 to draw how they picture the riverbank setting.

04/09/2026

Let’s talk about fine-motor skills! 📝✂️🏏🎹

Down in Early Years, fine-motor skill activities are carefully planned and integrated into our entire curriculum. Developing fine-motor skills at an early age is important, not only to develop early handwriting, but to support independence and an endless list of day to day activities. Fastening coat zips, opening bottles, tying shoe laces can all be supported through practical fine-motor skill activities.

Here at St. Alban’s, we have put together a selection of fine motor packs. These packs will be sent home with children in rotation. We would absolutely love to see some pictures of your children having a go at these activities - please email to our school address!

If you’re reading this, and your child is further up the school but feel they could benefit from taking a pack home, please feel free to speak to us and we can arrange some support.

Many thanks to our amazing volunteer, who offered to demonstrate some of the tasks for you this morning! 🤩

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Considering primary school places for September 2027?

Join us for our Open Morning at St. Alban's Catholic Primary School, Pelaw on Monday 28th September at 9:30am and see our happy, welcoming school community in action. Meet our friendly pupils, dedicated staff, and explore all that our school has to offer.

📧 Book your place by emailing: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you!

27/08/2026

Returning to school after a break can be a significant adjustment for children and young people, particularly when routines, concentration and social confidence need time to rebuild.

Our latest guide supports families, carers and education professionals with practical ways to make the transition smoother.

The guide explores:
• Restoring sleep and morning routines gradually
• Creating predictability through clear expectations
• Preparing school essentials in advance
• Encouraging responsibility in age-appropriate ways
• Supporting healthy nutrition, wellbeing and self-regulation
• Reconnecting with learning, friendships and familiar routines

With expert insight from Adam Gillett, Associate Vice Principal for Personal Development at Pen*stone Grammar School, this resource offers supportive ideas to help children return to school feeling more confident and prepared.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5g6hq

26/08/2026

We hope the whole St Alban's School community have had a lovely summer holiday, it has been great to see some of the summer challenges completed by our children with their family and friends. Well done everyone!

21/08/2026

We hope the whole St Alban's community is having a lovely summer holiday and we cannot wait to welcome you all back in September with big smiling faces (just like your friends in these photos)

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

AI-generated content, cloned voices, deepfake videos and fabricated screenshots are making it harder for young people to recognise what is genuine online.

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in helping children build the confidence and critical thinking skills needed to question digital content.

The guide explores:
• How AI-generated content and deepfakes can appear convincing
• Why familiar voices, polished presentation and repeated claims should not automatically be trusted
• Risks linked to fake accounts, impersonation and misinformation
• The importance of source-checking and verifying messages through another route
• How adults can respond when harmful or deceptive content targets a child

With clear, practical advice, this resource helps adults strengthen digital literacy and support safer, more informed online experiences.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5fbwq