St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackbrook

01/09/2026

💙 We can’t wait to welcome you back to St Mary’s Blackbrook! 💙

A brand new school year begins this Thursday, 3rd September, with school starting at 8:45am. ✨

We’re especially excited to welcome all of the new children, families and staff joining our St Mary’s family this year. 🥰

As we begin another year together, we’ll continue to live out our mission through our love of learning, love of one another, love of God and love of life itself, while remembering our three simple rules:

💙 Be Ready
💙 Be Safe
💙 Be Respectful

Here’s to another year of learning, laughter, friendship, faith and making wonderful memories together.

See you Thursday! 👋💙

30/08/2026

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

28/08/2026

✨ I think you’d look really good with… a brand new school year! ✨👀💙

The classrooms are getting ready, the finishing touches are happening and that new school year feeling is definitely in the air! 🥰📚✏️

We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome all of our wonderful children back for the start of the 2026–27 academic year. 💙

📅 A little reminder that school reopens to children on Thursday 3rd September.

A new year, a fresh start and so many exciting moments ahead. We can’t wait to see you all! 🫶🏼✨

#202627

26/08/2026

Good morning,

Please find attached our letter for the start of the new academic year.

We look forward to welcoming all our families back to school on Thursday 3rd September 2026 at the usual time of 8:45am.

Many thanks,
Mr Robinson

22/08/2026

18/08/2026

Come on St Mary’s Blackbrook. Let’s get reading!! 📚🐛🔥

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17yVEBeWBp/

📚🎵 Summer Reading Challenge School Leaderboard Update! 🎵📚

The latest leaderboard is in, and there have been some exciting changes since last week! 👏

🥇 Bleak Hill Primary keeps hold of the top spot, with St Peter's C of E Primary School, Newton Le Willows remaining in second place.

⬆️ Thatto Heath Primary has climbed from 4th to 3rd place. ⬇️ Legh Vale Primary slips one place to 4th. 🚀 Sherdley Primary makes the biggest move of the week, jumping from 8th to 5th place!

Further down the leaderboard:
⭐ St James' CE Primary moves from 5th to 6th.
⭐ St Theresa's RC Primary climbs from 6th to 8th.
⭐ St Julie's RC Primary rises from 7th to 10th.

There’s still plenty of time to help your school climb the rankings! Keep reading, keep visiting your local library, and let's see who'll be top of the charts next week! 📖✨ and don't forget - There are prizes to be won for completing Read to the Beat!



What's On In St.Helens St Helens Borough Council The Reading Agency

17/08/2026

23/07/2026

22/07/2026

Don’t forget to take up this opportunity…

Sign up for our Holiday Club - scan the QR code .

Final few places left. Aimed at Year 4/5 pupils. All free including lunch.

Monday Party Central Wildlife Experience Ltd

Tuesday - Wheels Extreme 🛞 🛹

Wednesday - Sports/ Arts and crafts 🏈 ⚽️ 🖼️ 🎨

Thursday - Circus Frank 🎪 🤡

Friday - Gulliver’s World 🗺️ 🎢 Gulliver's World

We are excited for a fun packed week at St Augustine