St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School Stoke

08/10/2026

Our Foundation Stage "Autumn Shop" is now open! To help our children explore the season, practise counting and develop their vocabulary, we are setting up a shop filled with natural objects.
We would love your help to stock our shelves. If you go for an autumn walk, please look out for any of the following items to bring into school for FS.
• Conkers and acorns (medium sized)
• Pinecones
• Crunchy autumn leaves (in bright orange, red, and yellow)
• Twigs and small sticks
• Pumpkins or gourds (small, decorative ones)
Please ensure all items are clean, dry, and safe to handle. We cannot accept small items.
Thank you so much in advance for supporting the learning of our younger pupils.

07/10/2026

⛏ Sam & Dave Dig a Hole: Story & Craft (10:30am) ⛏

Join us this Saturday (26 September, 10:30am) at City Central Library (Hanley) for a surpising adventure story about Sam, Dave and their Dog, who keep digging until they find something spectacular!!

After we've enjoyed the story, you'll be making your very own treasure chest to take home.

The Story & Craft session will be followed by LEGO Club at 12noon.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

07/10/2026

Years 1 and 2

We have 7 places left

07/10/2026

Please see the link for this week's Wednesday Word below.

https://www.paperturn-view.com/wednesday-word/good-news?pid=MTA101634&v=163.4

Blessings and best wishes,

The Wednesday Word Trust

Wednesday Word

07/10/2026

Talking to a pupil about their wellbeing can feel daunting, particularly when you are unsure what to say or worried about hearing something concerning.

Our latest guide reminds educators that they do not need to be specialists to provide meaningful support.

The guide explores:
• Building warm, trusting relationships
• Choosing a safe and appropriate place to talk
• Using side-by-side conversations to reduce pressure
• Staying calm when a pupil shares a concern
• Being clear and honest about confidentiality
• Knowing when to involve safeguarding colleagues or seek support yourself

It also includes practical conversation starters to help staff open discussions gently and give pupils space to talk when they are ready.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5mbvi

07/10/2026

✨ A BLAZER & TIE, ON US! ✨

We’re delighted to have secured funding to ensure that all our new Year 7 learners joining us in September 2027 will be gifted a blazer and tie! 💙💛

If you’re considering St John Fisher Catholic College for your child, now is the time to apply.

📅 Apply by 31 October 2026 for September 2027 entry.

Discover more about life at SJF and what makes our community so special → https://bit.ly/St-John-Fisher-About-Us

07/10/2026

National Highways are carrying out essential maintenance works on the A5006 Campbell Road bridge.

As part of these works, the A500 northbound entry slip at Hanford Interchange will be closed overnight for four nights from Wednesday 7 October to Monday 12 October, excluding the weekend.
National Highways hope to have the road reopened by 6am on Tuesday 13 October.

Signed diversion route will be in place.

For full details on the works go to the National Highways website: https://orlo.uk/SlJP9

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

7th October 2026: Our Lady of the Rosary 🙏

06/10/2026

Foundation stage 1 and 2