St Joseph The Worker Roman Catholic Primary School

St Joseph The Worker Roman Catholic Primary School We are a Catholic primary school located in Irlam, Greater Manchester, catering to children aged 3-11.

03/08/2026

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We're excited to be taking part in the Tesco Stronger Starts Community Grant Scheme with our project:
🪑 Buddy Bench & Sensory Garden, Irlam 🪴
Funding will help us create a colourful, calming sensory garden and provide a buddy bench to support friendships and wellbeing for all our children.

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📍 Irlam Extra M44 6BL
📍 Partington Central Road Express M31 4EL
📍 Walkden Extra M28 3BT
📍 Liverpool Road Irlam Express M44 6FY

Starting 3rd August!

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✨What a fantastic send‑off for our Year 6s! From an awards ceremony to shirt signing and opening letters they wrote to t...
21/07/2026

✨What a fantastic send‑off for our Year 6s!

From an awards ceremony to shirt signing and opening letters they wrote to themselves on the first day of Y6 to a fun pizza party and a heartfelt Leavers Assembly, they filled the last two days with smiles and memories. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Irlam for the lovely gifts, and to everyone who joined us for our peaceful Stay and Pray.

We are so proud of each and every one of you.
Year 6 — we wish you all the very best as you move on to high school.
Shine bright and keep being amazing. 🌟

🍦✨ Making Our Own Ice Cream! ✨🍦To celebrate reaching the end of our English unit on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe...
20/07/2026

🍦✨ Making Our Own Ice Cream! ✨🍦

To celebrate reaching the end of our English unit on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, some Year 4 children became ice cream creators, designing their own delicious flavour combinations before making them in our ice cream maker.

The children loved watching their creations transform into homemade ice cream before sitting back to enjoy their tasty treats while watching The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe together. It was the perfect way to celebrate all of their fantastic learning and bring our class novel to a memorable close!

😊👋 A Special Visitor! 👋😊Year 4 were delighted to welcome back a very familiar face this week as Miss Warburton paid us a...
20/07/2026

😊👋 A Special Visitor! 👋😊

Year 4 were delighted to welcome back a very familiar face this week as Miss Warburton paid us a visit before the summer holidays.

It was wonderful to see her again and catch up after all these months. The children were so excited to welcome her back and loved having the opportunity to share just how much they've grown and achieved this year.

Thank you for taking the time to come and see us, Miss Warburton. It was lovely to have you back, and we wish you every happiness and success. You'll always be part of the St Joseph the Worker family! 💙

🔊 Sound Scientists! 🔊Year 4 became sound detectives again, as they investigated how sound travels differently through di...
20/07/2026

🔊 Sound Scientists! 🔊

Year 4 became sound detectives again, as they investigated how sound travels differently through different mediums.

To begin, the children created a partial vacuum by removing air from a sealed container to investigate whether a radio sounded louder or quieter when there was less air inside. This helped them understand that sound needs a medium to travel through.

The investigation continued with a fair test using paper cup telephones. The children predicted whether cotton string, metal wire, nylon or ribbon would be the best medium for sound vibrations to travel through before putting their ideas to the test.

Using decibel meters, they measured the volume of the sound travelling through each material, recorded their results and used the evidence to decide which medium transmitted sound most effectively.

🎬🍬 Lights, Camera... Turkish Delight! 🍬🎬As part of our English work on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Year 4 have...
19/07/2026

🎬🍬 Lights, Camera... Turkish Delight! 🍬🎬

As part of our English work on The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Year 4 have been developing their descriptive and persuasive writing skills.

After exploring the tempting descriptions of the White Witch's magical Turkish Delight, the children used ambitious vocabulary, powerful noun phrases and persuasive language to create their own television commercial scripts.

Then it was time to bring their ideas to life! Heading outside with cameras in hand, the children worked brilliantly in teams to act, direct and film their very own Turkish Delight commercials. It was fantastic to see their creativity, confidence and teamwork shine as they transformed their writing into videos. 🎥✨

🌳🌿 Our Year 5 and 6 children have had an incredible opportunity this summer, taking part in the Generation Wild Project ...
17/07/2026

🌳🌿 Our Year 5 and 6 children have had an incredible opportunity this summer, taking part in the Generation Wild Project at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. From exploring beautiful wetlands to discovering the wildlife that calls them home, the children threw themselves into every activity with curiosity and enthusiasm.

They learned about conservation, connected with nature, and enjoyed hands-on experiences that brought classroom learning to life. It’s been inspiring to see them grow in confidence, teamwork, and environmental awareness throughout the project.

A huge thank you to the wonderful team at Martin Mere for making this experience so memorable. We’re proud of our pupils for embracing every moment — what a fantastic way to celebrate learning beyond the classroom!

Our Year 6s made a splash in the sunshine today with their end‑of‑year water fight! Buckets, bottles, water pistols and ...
17/07/2026

Our Year 6s made a splash in the sunshine today with their end‑of‑year water fight!
Buckets, bottles, water pistols and endless laughter — the perfect way to cool off and celebrate everything they’ve achieved this year.

The smiles said it all.

What a night celebrating our incredible Year 6s and their Grossbusters end-of-year production!From the fantastic singing...
17/07/2026

What a night celebrating our incredible Year 6s and their Grossbusters end-of-year production!

From the fantastic singing and dancing to the brilliantly delivered lines, the show was truly outstanding from start to finish. Our Year 6s demonstrated resilience, determination, and confidence throughout, making us all incredibly proud.

They certainly let their lights shine and gave us a performance to remember.

Well done, Year 6 – what a show it was! 🌟🎭👏

Address

Cutnook Lane
Manchester
M446GX

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4am
Tuesday 8:30am - 4am
Wednesday 8:30am - 4am
Thursday 8:30am - 4am
Friday 8:30am - 4am

Telephone

+441618504740

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