St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells

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'We grow and learn in the footsteps of Jesus'

Operating as usual

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 14/06/2024

Yesterday we had a special visitor in school, Marathon Man, Gary McKee. He held an assembly with the children and joined in with the after school running club - shame about the weather!
Thank you to Brilliant Cumbria and our Happiness Ninjas for organising the event.

10/06/2024

Congratulations to the children who made their First Holy Communion yesterday in St Mary's Church with Fr Kevan Dorgan. We hope they all had a lovely day!

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 06/06/2024

Year 3 are loving the forest school sessions at Mirehouse Pond with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Here are some photos from this week.

03/06/2024

Deputy Headteacher

Start Date: 31st October 2024 or sooner

Group 2 Leadership Range: Deputy Headteacher Salary: L6-L10 (£53,380- £58,959)
Age Range: 3-11 years old Number on Role: 205 (including 33 Nursery)
School Mission Statement:
‘We grow and learn in the footsteps of Jesus’

The governors of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed, highly motivated, enthusiastic classroom practitioner to join our teaching team from 31st October 2024, or sooner if possible. For the successful candidate we can offer a happy, supportive environment with experienced colleagues who always put children first.
At St Mary’s Primary School, children are at the heart of our work. Our priority is to deliver high quality teaching and learning, whilst at the same time providing rich and enjoyable learning experiences.

We would like to hear from you if you:
• Are a practising Catholic with a strong faith commitment,
• Can demonstrate a clear understanding of Catholic education and the vision and ability to further develop the Catholic life of our school,
• Have the ability to identify and deliver outstanding teaching; having the confidence to lead and model this,
• Have previous leadership experience within a primary school, at senior leadership level,
• Are passionate about ensuring that each pupil fulfils their unique potential,
• Have a tenacious approach to Safeguarding; ensuring the safety and well-being of all
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build on and maintain strong relationships with staff, parents and carers, children, governors and the local and wider community,
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum across the primary age range including EYFS,
• Have regard and respect for the experiences, knowledge and cultural diversity that every child brings to school and use this as a foundation for improving standards,
• Offer all children equal access to all aspects of school life; where individual differences are appreciated, celebrated, understood and accepted,
• Encourage children to become good citizens holding British and Gospel values, by developing caring attitudes, tolerance and respect towards themselves, other children, adults, their school and their community.

We can offer you:
• A school where children are at the centre of everything we do,
• Children who are rewarding to teach, eager to learn and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships,
• A dedicated and highly motivated staff who have strong relationships with pupils, parents and the local community; who work hard to make St Mary’s a success,
• A place where we create growth in prayer, spiritual awareness and moral values,
• A friendly, welcoming and supportive community who are immensely proud of their school,
• A commitment to continued professional development,
• A supportive and active Local Governing Body,
• A friendly working environment which supports and enhances our vision and ethos.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our approach to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks, which are in place across the school. This appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

Visits to school are strongly encouraged. Visits to the school are available on:
Monday 3rd June 2024 – 10.00-11.00 a.m. or 4.00-5.00 p.m.
Tuesday 4th June 2024 – 10.00- 11.00 a.m. or 4.00- 5.00 p.m.
Please email school on [email protected] to let Mrs Hillon know which date and time you would like to visit school.

Application forms and further information are available on the school website www.kells-stmarys.cumbria.sch.uk
(Our School tab and then Vacancies tab)

All completed application forms and supporting information should be returned to the Clerk to the Governing Body at the following email address: [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Monday 10th June 2024 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 11th June 2024
Interviews will take place on: Thursday 20th June 2024

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Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 30/05/2024

Year 6 took part in a celebration of Our Lady at St Mary's Church, Cleator with pupils from the other Catholic schools in our area. There were readings and hymns in church and then a short service outside at the grotto, where all the children presented flowers which they had made. 🌷🪻🌻🌺

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 30/05/2024

As part of our involvement in the children in Years 1 to 5 have been writing letters to the Tooth Fairy! They have been explaining ways in which they care for their teeth and about oral health. The letters are amazing and show great knowledge and understanding from the children.
Mrs Sibbald has posted the letters directly to Tooth Fairy Head Office and we are hopeful that the children will receive a reply!

How do you take care of your teeth? Get your children to share with you what they know and check out Cumbria Smile4Life

20/05/2024

Reception class had a brilliant time visiting Whitehaven Fire Station this morning. They each tried on a helmet and had a turn with the hose. The also sounded the sirens and were all very impressed with the special equipment which cut off a car door!

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 16/05/2024

Another fun forest school session for Year 3 at Mirehouse Pond West Cumbria Rivers Trust 🌳🪵🌿

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 16/05/2024

SATs are over and Year 6 look great in their new hoodies!🤩

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 13/05/2024

The children in EYFS have been working hard at home to brush their teeth twice a day (morning and night) and learning how important this is to keep their teeth healthy and strong.
At St. Mary's we are supporting National because looking after our smiles is really important for our teeth, gums and mental health too. . Cumbria Smile4Life
Please make sure you all brush twice a day!

10/05/2024

A message for Year 6 pupils who will be doing tests next week:

SATs don’t measure sports,
SATs don’t measure art,
SATs don’t measure music,
Or the kindness in your heart.

SATs don’t see your beauty,
SATs don’t know your worth,
SATs don’t see the reason,
You were put upon this earth.

SATs don’t see your magic,
How you make others smile,
SATs don’t time how quickly,
You can run a mile.

SATs don’t hear your laughter,
Or see you’ve come this far,
SATs are just a tiny glimpse,
Of who you really are.

Sitting at your table,
With your pencil and your test,
Remember, SATs aren’t who you are,
Remember- YOU’RE THE BEST!

We are cheering you on,
Watching you smile,
Be all that God made you to be - His wonderful, unique design.

Good Luck! 🙂🍀

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 10/05/2024

The nursery children had an amazing time on a 'bug hunt', which was an exciting part of their Mini-Beast topic. Everyone had a magnifying glass and they found lots of different creatures around the school field and bushes. The mini beasts were very carefully put in special pots, so that they could be looked at properly in class, before being released back outside. Some children were very brave and had fun letting the creatures crawl up their arms!🐞🐌 🪳 🪱

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 26/04/2024

Year 2 had a fantastic time during their residential visit to the Cumbria Outdoors centre at Hawse End and enjoyed lots of exciting outdoor activities!

25/04/2024

Our school has the following staff vacancies for September:
* Full time class teacher to cover a maternity leave from 1/9/2024 to 31/8/2025
* Permanent part time (0.4 FTE) class teacher from 1/9/2024

We can offer a welcoming school, a friendly staff team and pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.
Application packs are available from the school office on 01946 66356 or [email protected]
Closing date is 13/5/2024 at 12.30 p.m.

Please share 🙂

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 18/04/2024

Year 3 had a fantastic time during their Forest School session at Mirehouse Pond and can't wait to visit again!

10/04/2024

We love reading at St Mary's and these children were the first group to complete our Bronze Reading Challenge.
Congratulations to them all and keep reading everyone!
There are lots more prizes to be won and we can't wait to see who are the first to reach Silver and Gold. 🥉🥈🥇

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 10/04/2024

Our design a vehicle challenge was a great success again this Easter. Parents and children were invited to make a vehicle which could transport a raw egg, with only the wheels and axles provided by the school. There were prizes in each Key Stage for the best design, the greatest distance travelled using a ramp and the greatest distance travelled by a self-propelled vehicle.
Thanks to all the parents and grandparents who helped with the challenge and well done to all the winners!

10/04/2024

Congratulations to the winners of our Easter egg decorating competition and well done to everyone who took part. There were some amazing designs and the judges couldn't believe you could be so creative with a boiled egg! 🤩

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 26/03/2024

All our classes took part in a prayer and liturgy based on the Stations of the Cross today. The children in each year created art work based on one of the Stations and these were taken to St Mary's Church. The service was part of our Holy Week preparations and a time to reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus made for us.

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 14/03/2024

Children attended the Brilliant Cumbria workshops today at Whitehaven Academy. They are our latest 'Well-being Ninja' recruits and will be helping to spread happiness and positivity around the school.

13/03/2024

A group of our Year 4 & 5 pupils have arrived safely at Castlerigg Manor, Keswick for their residential visit. They will be going out for a walk this afternoon and we hope they have a fantastic stay! 🙂

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 12/03/2024

Year 2 had a great time visiting Whinlatter - Forestry England to explore habitats and micro habitats for their science work.

08/03/2024

World Book Day fun! 🙂

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 08/03/2024

Our World Book Day celebration assembly got off to a fantastic start with a rap version of Julia Donaldson's 'A Squash & A Squeeze' by Mrs Davidson. We also had a costume parade and a whole school 'Cha Cha Slide'! 🤩

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 01/03/2024

Margaret Wright, from the Diocese of Lancaster, had a day in school holding workshops with the children, based on the parable of 'The Good Samaritan'. Classes took part in ‘Godly Play’ prayer and liturgy sessions and each class prepared some work based on the parable for a whole school assembly.

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 01/03/2024

Year 4 had an incredible trip to the Roman Army Museum and the Vindolanda site. The Vindolanda Trust They viewed lots of real artefacts found on the site, found out more about the Roman army and experienced how it felt to work and live on Hadrian's Wall. In the afternoon, they explored the ruins of the fort and found out how it was used by the Romans. We worked as historians to figure out what each part of the fort was used for using the artefacts found there. They children have represented our school brilliantly and thoroughly enjoyed themselves!

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 29/02/2024

Today Year 6 had a visit from one of our parents, Dr Emilianowicz, who helped with a science lesson about the heart and circulatory system. She demonstrated how to use a stethoscope, a finger oximeter and how to read an ECG. The doctor also had lots of amazing facts about the human body - did you know that an adult heart pumps almost 9000 litres of blood every day!

23/02/2024

We've had a fantastic response to our Foodbank appeal today. Thank you to everyone who made a donation ❤️

Photos from St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Kells's post 23/02/2024

Year 4 had a brilliant time at The Beacon Museum, Whitehaven. They took part in a workshop to find out more about the Romans, which included handling artefacts, weapons and trying on some armour. They also enjoyed looking around the rest of the museum and playing Cumberland mini golf!

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, High Road, Kells
Whitehaven
CA289PG

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 3:30pm