St Monica's Catholic Primary School

What a fantastic time we’ve been having with OPAL! 🌿🛠️🎨

It’s wonderful to see so much engagement, creativity and happy faces across our outdoor spaces. Well done to all our children for embracing the OPAL spirit and making the most of every playtime!

🎒🌲 Robinwood Adventures Complete! 🌲🎒

What an unforgettable stay our Year 6 Class of 2026 have had at Robinwood! From climbing, canoeing and zip wires to teamwork challenges and conquering fears, every child has shown incredible courage, resilience and determination.

We are so proud of the way they supported one another, stepped outside their comfort zones and created memories that will last a lifetime. The laughter, friendships and achievements we’ve witnessed have been truly special.

This residential has been a fantastic reminder of just how much they have grown and how ready they are for the exciting journey ahead.

Well done, Year 6 – you’ve been amazing! ⭐

Year 6 Residential – Day 2 🧳

Today was packed with adventure, teamwork and plenty of smiles. The children put their problem-solving skills to the test during raft building, working together to design and build rafts before taking them onto the water. They also enjoyed canoeing, developing confidence and teamwork as they paddled across the lake.

The excitement continued with the zip line, where everyone showed great courage and determination, and a visit to the dungeons, which provided lots of laughs and memorable moments.

It has been fantastic to see the children challenging themselves, supporting one another and making the most of every opportunity. We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm, resilience and positive attitude throughout the day.

We can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings! 🛶🛩️🌲✨

Year 6 Residential 🧳

Day 1 of our Year 6 residential has been a great success! The children have had a fantastic time, showing excellent teamwork and determination throughout all of today’s challenges. Everyone is settled and ready for bed after a busy and enjoyable day. We’re looking forward to another exciting day tomorrow!

☀️ With the warm weather continuing throughout this week, we’re taking extra steps to keep our children safe, comfortable and ready to learn.

Please remember to send your child to school with:
💧 A named water bottle
🧢 A sun hat
🧴 Suncream applied before school
👕 Relaxed uniform (Summer Uniform or PE Kits)

Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep everyone safe and cool. 💙

We've arrived in Todmorden and the Y6 residential started with a hike from the coach park to the castle!

🎉 A Week of Celebration and Achievement! 🎉

We are incredibly proud to celebrate some fantastic achievements across our school this week.

🏆 Head Teacher Awards were presented to pupils who have gone above and beyond, demonstrating outstanding effort, resilience, kindness and commitment to their learning.

✨ We also recognised our Opal VIP Award winners, who have shown exceptional playtime behaviour, creativity and leadership, making our school environment even more positive and enjoyable for everyone.

🧹 And for the first time ever, we are delighted to announce a Full Class Golden Broom Award- Year 3!

A huge congratulations to all of our award recipients. We are so proud of the positive attitudes, teamwork and dedication you show every day. Keep up the amazing work! 🌟

Northern Community Gaelic Games Event 🏐

On Friday, our pupils represented St Monica’s at the Northern Community Gaelic Games event. We are incredibly proud of every child who took part. Their enthusiasm, teamwork, sportsmanship and determination were outstanding throughout the day and they were fantastic ambassadors for our school.

The children did St Monica’s proud and should be very proud of their achievements.

A special thank you to Mr and Mrs Teague for organising this wonderful opportunity, and to Mrs Hubbard for accompanying and supporting the children throughout the event.

Well done to everyone involved! 👏💙💛