St. Wilfrid's Church of England Primary Academy

A huge thank you to all of our staff, our School Crossing Patrol, parents, carers, Mellors caterers and, of course, our wonderful children for helping us have such a successful week in school despite the very warm temperatures.

Together, we've made lots of sensible adjustments to keep everyone safe and comfortable. Uniforms have been adapted, playtimes have been adjusted, and children and staff have worked together to find ways to stay cool. Our brilliant School Crossing Patrol even put her hat in the freezer to help keep cool while keeping everyone safe!

Our Nursery and Reception children have enjoyed lots of water play, helping them have fun while staying refreshed. Across the school, we've also been learning about wellbeing by slowing down, practising meditation and mindfulness, and in Early Years PE we've enjoyed gentle movement activities such as Tai Chi.

Our kitchen team have also helped to keep everyone cool by serving ice cream, watermelon, fruit and choc ices with school lunches, alongside plenty of fresh salad from our salad bar.

Thank you for all your support and efforts this week. We hope everyone has a lovely weekend and enjoys the slightly cooler temperatures ahead.

Today, our Year 6 children had the privilege of joining schools from across the Blackburn Diocese for a wonderful Leaver’s Service at St George’s Church, Chorley. 

Together, we sang joyfully, praised God and reflected on this year‘s Diocesan Centenary theme, ‘All For Jesus.’

Through the inspiring story of ‘Jesus and Peter Walking on the Water,’ the children were encouraged to trust in God as they prepare to take the next exciting step on the journey to high school.

A huge thank you to the team at Blackburn Dioceses, whose uplifting worship and inspiring message made the celebration even more special.

It was truly a memorable experience filled with music, faith, hope and thanksgiving.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 children and all they have achieved during their time at St Wilfrid‘s. As they begin a new chapter, we pray that they will continue to walk confidently in faith, knowing that God is always with them.

“Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.“ – Matthew 14:27
The Church of England Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education

⭐️ Throwback Thursday through the archives! ⭐️

This week, we’re taking you back to 2013 as we look back at our Year 6 PGL residential from 13 years ago!

Having just returned from another fantastic residential with our current Year 6 children, it’s the perfect time to reflect on a tradition that has become such a special part of life at St Wilfrid‘s.

For many years, our PGL residential has marked the end of primary school – a chance for oldest pupils to challenge themselves, build confidence, strengthen relationships and create memories that last a lifetime before moving onto high school.

Looking through these photographs from 2013, it’s clear that somethings never change… the excitement, the teamwork, the adventure and, of course, the smiles!

Can you spot yourself or someone you know?

We’d love you to tag any familiar faces and tell us your favourite PGL memory.

Whether it was conquering the climbing wall, tackling the zip wire, surviving the giant swing or simply laughing with friends, we’d love to hear your stories.

Here’s to over a decade of unforgettable adventures and many more to come. Standish Voice Standish Then And Now

Just some of the ways we have been keeping cool today in the warm weather!
The Reception enjoyed splashing their feet in water, everyone is making sure children stay hydrated by drinking regularly and taking their water bottles with them and coming inside when it is becoming too hot outside. We also had refreshing lunches this week with choc ices and healthy salads from our salad bar.

🎉 St. Wilfrid’s Summer Fayre – Everyone Welcome! 🎉

We are excited to invite all families, friends and our local community to our Annual Summer Fayre on Wednesday 1st July 2026, 3:30pm–5:30pm at St. Wilfrid’s School!

Join us for a fantastic afternoon packed with fun for all ages, including:
🎪 Traditional games and stalls run by Year 6
🍔 Burgers, hot dogs and tasty refreshments (kindly donated by J Mcrobb's Butchers)
🍦 Ice cream and sweet treats
🧃Refreshments
🛍️ Local business stalls
🎁 Prizes, bottles, toys, gift bags and more!

This is always a highlight of the school year and a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community. Every penny raised goes directly back into supporting our children and enhancing their school experience.

💛 All are welcome – we would love to see you there!
Thank you, as always, for your amazing support.

Standish Voice Standish Then And Now Standish Community St. Wilfrid's CofE Primary Academy Summer Fayre 2026

🚨 IMPORTANT CHANGES TO FREE SCHOOL MEALS: ACTION REQUIRED BY 17th JULY! 🚨
From September 2026, the Department for Education has made some changes to the way that Free School Meals are allocated.
🌟 ALL families and children need to be rechecked to ascertain whether they can still receive this entitlement.
Whether your child already gets free meals or you think you might be eligible under the new rules, every household needs to check/apply before 17th July 2026 to ensure support is in place for September.
Please apply using the link on the School Spider message you will receive. This will take you to an online application form where you will enter your details which will enable a check to take place.
📝 You will need to enter:
🔵Name
🔵Date of birth
🔵National Insurance Details
📣 School Name: St Wilfrid’s CE Primary Academy, Standish
⏱️ Don't wait! If a check isn't completed by 17th July, the school cannot confirm eligibility, and free meals may be disrupted in September.
*Make sure you click on new application even if you are already receiving free school meals to avoid delay!

Good luck to our fantastic Swimming Team as they compete today at the ESSA National Swimming Championships in Sheffield!

We are incredibly proud of the determination, dedication and self-belief that have earned them the opportunity to represent St Wilfrid’s at a national level.

Enjoy every moment, swim your best, and make some wonderful memories. We are all cheering you on!

🎶 A note-worthy visit from Manchester Baroque! 🎶

This week, we were delighted to welcome Manchester Baroque, who began their visit with a whole-school assembly, introducing pupils to the wonderful world of Baroque music and the fascinating string instruments used to perform it.

The morning continued on a crescendo as our Year 3 children took part in engaging and interactive workshops, exploring music through hands-on activities. It was wonderful to see them so fascinated and full of questions, striking the right chord between curiosity and excitement.

A huge thank you to James, Andrew and Gemma from Manchester Baroque for inspiring our children and sharing their passion, expertise and beautiful music with us. It was a memorable experience that brought history and music to life for everyone involved.

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A huge congratulations to all of our KS2 ‘Stars of the Week!’ We are so proud of the fantastic effort, positive attitudes and determination you’ve shown this week.

Keep up the amazing work – you are all shining stars! ⭐️🌟⭐️ Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education

A huge congratulations to all of our KS1 ‘Stars of the Week!’ We are so proud of the fantastic effort, positive attitudes and determination you’ve shown this week.

Keep up the amazing work – you are all shining stars! ⭐️🌟⭐️ Blackburn Diocesan Board of Education