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2 days ago
Posted on 10th Jun 2025 by

4C’s Take One Picture Project

This half term, as a school we have been looking at The National Gallery Take one picture project. We have looked at the following artwork : A Regatta on the Grand Canal.

Here are some of our drawing challenges that we used to learn more about the painting. We had to : draw as much as we could in five minutes; draw as much as we could in five minutes without looking at our drawing and draw as much as we could in five minutes using our non dominant hand.

As a class, we decided there were lots of things we are excited to explore on the painting. The first thing we have looked at is the clouds. We had the chance to make clouds in three different ways: wax candles, sponges and bubbles. Have a look at our work.

6 days ago
Posted on 06th Jun 2025 by

The Great Beanstalk Race

Following our Jack and the Beanstalk themed week, we transplanted our class beanstalks.  They have both grown so much!  We are having a beanstalk race, who do you think will win?  If you would like to send in photos of your child’s beanstalk from home, please email them to the info box at school and we can add them to our website gallery.

7 days ago
Posted on 05th Jun 2025 by

Head teacher’s update

It was lovely to welcome our children back, on Tuesday.  Despite the wet weather, we have had a great week! This half term, our core value focus is perseverance and we have been thinking about what we can achieve before the end of the school year. It is great to hear so many children speaking with such determination about their targets and ambitions.

Well done to our gymnastics team who competed in the gymnastics competition.  Our football team showed great resilience when they played a friendly against Belle Vue, in the pouring rain.  Thank you to all of the children who have participated in this week’s competitive activities.

You should have received letters via email regarding the Parent Governor Election. We currently have two vacancies; nominations must be received by 12 noon, Monday 16th June.

 

 

 

7 days ago
Posted on 05th Jun 2025 by

Collective Worship

This week, we have been thinking about the Feast of Pentecost and how the disciples followed Jesus’ instructions to go to Jerusalem and await the Holy Spirit.  We talked about how the Holy Spirit provided the disciples with a very special kind of energy and motivation.

This led us to thinking about where our energy and motivation comes from.  Our Core Value focus this half term is perseverance.  We have taken time this week to think about where we can get our special energy and motivation to achieve our very best, before the end of the school year.

3 weeks ago
Posted on 23rd May 2025 by

iSingPOP Holiday Club

We are very excited to announce that we will be holding an Isingpop
holiday club this summer!

Join us for the iSingPOP Holiday Club at St. Mary’s, Kingswinford, a fun
and faith-filled adventure for children aged 4-11! From Monday 4th to
Wednesday 6th August. 10am-3pm.

During the sessions, the children will create crafts, play games, read
Bible stories, and explore the dancing and engaging aspects of the
Christian faith through singing activities.

It’s the perfect summer experience to inspire imagination, build
confidence, and connect with their faith in a meaningful way!

Sign-ups are now open
https://cas5-0-urlprotect.trendmicro.com:443/wis/clicktime/v1/query?url=https%3a%2f%2fstmaryschurchkingswinford.churchsuite.com%2fevents%2fzvdrnk34&umid=2be9a78c-27da-467f-8b2b-af91e80d4ed8&rct=1747562327&auth=ec45f0e48fed74ef9850d6f0c50fa3dcbbe3f30e-1772f8937f95318a2832dd1a349be70bd9cbb5e3

If cost is a barrier, or for more information, please message us or
contact Sian on Sian@stmaryskingswinford.org.uk

We look forward to seeing your children there!

3 weeks ago
Posted on 23rd May 2025 by

Head teacher’s update

Thank you so much to Mrs Moore and the Worship Leaders who gave us such a positive start to Ascension Day.  Their act of worship at church was an excellent reminder of why some Christians celebrate the Feast of Ascension.  The theme of the act of worship was Samtsirch – Christmas in reverse.  While Christmas was about the arrival, or descent of Jesus, Ascension is about the ascent to heaven.  Thank you also to choir who supported with the wonderful singing that made us all feel so uplifted and ready for the day.

 

The rest of the day has been spent in celebration of talents and interests.  I am overwhelmed and so impressed by what a talented bunch the children are at Church of the Ascension.  We have been treated to displays and demonstrations as well as very informative presentations.  These have ranged from artwork, football, dancing, science experiments, triathlons, magic tricks, comedy to soldering, to name but a few! It has been a wonderful day, sharing and celebrating each other’s talents and interests.

 

I wish you all a very happy half term holidays and look forward to seeing you all when the children return to school on Tuesday 3rd June.  

3 weeks ago
Posted on 21st May 2025 by

Collective Worship

Our sincere thanks to the Open the Book team, who led our Collective Worship, this week.  Pupils from 3N helped to re-enact the parable that Jesus told of the banquet.  The people who were invited to attend the party, refused – Jesus reminded the people to invite those who are worthy and will appreciate the feast.

It was great to be reminded that we are all included and invited.

4 weeks ago
Posted on 16th May 2025 by

Collective Worship

As Ascension Day falls in half term, this year, our Collective Worship theme this week has been on the Festival of Ascension.  We have thought about how this is a very special time in the Christian calendar.

Children gave lots of creative ways to say goodbye.  Our favourites were toodleoo, ta-ra, see ya!  We considered that Ascension is a time when we think about Jesus saying goodbye and the instructions he left behind for his disciples.

Next week, we will celebrate Ascension Day, with church services, for the children and a day of sharing talents.