St Malachy’s Catholic Primary School Halifax

🚶‍♂️🏆 We did it... again! 🏆🚶‍♀️

We're delighted to have topped the WOW Walk to School Summer Challenge leaderboard for Calderdale once more!

A huge thank you to all our pupils, families and staff for supporting active travel and helping us achieve this fantastic result. 🌟

Active Calderdale
Living Streets

🏉 Talk Your Walk Foundation Visit! 🏉

Today we were delighted to welcome Quentin Laulu-Togaga'e and Suaia Matagi from the Talk Your Walk Foundation. Both have played Rugby League and have proudly represented Samoa.

Q and Sui delivered an excellent talk about staying safe, making positive choices and being the best version of ourselves. They shared powerful messages about kindness, resilience and having the confidence to face challenges without fear.

The children also had the exciting opportunity to learn the Haka and were treated to a special performance by both players, which was an unforgettable experience for everyone.

A huge thank you to Q and Sui for a fantastic and inspiring morning and John from Halifax Panthers Foundation which helped organise the event.

Following on from the assembly, Year 5 completed activities based on the assembly, reaffirming the messages and focusing on spreading positivity!👏 🏉

Use the link to sign up to the Holiday Club run at St Malachy's with the amazing Nurturing Creativity CIC

Only 2 WEEKS TO GO!!!☀️

We’re getting closer to the Healthy Holidays Calderdale Summer Programme 2026—and excitement is building!🥳

From sports and games ⚽ to creative fun 🎭 and delicious food 🍏there’s something for everyone this summer!

✅ FREE places available for children receiving benefits-related free school meals
✅ Low-cost options for other families

⚠️ Places are going FAST—don’t miss out!

Make sure your child has an unforgettable summer🌈

🔗 Book your place today: https://eequ.org/healthyholidayscalderdale

Our EYFS children keeping cool and enjoying some sunshine ☀️💦🥰

🚶‍♂️🚲 We're absolutely delighted to have earned our Team Modeshift Stars accreditation and proud to be the first school in Calderdale!

Active Calderdale
Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust

Primary school becomes first in Calderdale to earn accreditation for promoting walking and cycling to school

What a great day! 🌟

Flat Stan First Aid visited us to teach the children vital skills such as CPR and how to help someone who is choking.

The children were fantastic throughout – engaged, enthusiastic, and keen to learn. They gained so much valuable knowledge that could one day help save a life.
We are so proud of them! 👏💚

🌟 Catholic Schools Inspection 2026

We are so proud to share what our inspectors found when they visited St Malachy's in May.

"Every child is known. Every child is valued and loved." That's what our inspectors saw and it's what we strive for every single day.

Thank you to every child, staff member and family who makes St Malachy's so special. 💚💛

Year 5 Visit to Shibden Hall

Year 5 enjoyed a fantastic trip to Shibden Hall this week, where they explored the historical significance of the hall.

During the visit, the children took part in workshops and had a guided tour, bringing their learning to life and deepening their understanding of local history.

We were incredibly proud of the children, who were excellent ambassadors for our school. Their behaviour was exemplary, and they received praise from numerous members of the public throughout the day.

Well done, Year 5!