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Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 23.10.25

23 Oct

Well done to our award winners this week - 23.10.25

Image of Huge congratulations to our VIPs this week. Our Year 4 VIPs enjoyed sweets in Mrs Hargreaves office and the rest of the VIPs met at 3pm for sweets and biscuits. Huge congratulations to you all! What a way to end the week.

23 Oct

Huge congratulations to our VIPs this week. Our Year 4 VIPs enjoyed sweets in Mrs Hargreaves office and the rest of the VIPs met at 3pm for sweets and biscuits. Huge congratulations to you all! What a way to end the week.

Image of St Aidan's Pupils Shine at Cidari Earth Conference

22 Oct

St Aidan's Pupils Shine at Cidari Earth Conference

Image of We had our first Picture News session in Reception today.

22 Oct

We had our first Picture News session in Reception today.

Image of Nothing is Scary with Jesus: A Wonderful Assembly on Faith and Trust with Reverend Alice.

21 Oct

Nothing is Scary with Jesus: A Wonderful Assembly on Faith and Trust with Reverend Alice.

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 16.10.25

16 Oct

Well done to our award winners this week - 16.10.25

Image of A wonderful Thursday VIP treat. Celebrating our successes from the week and sharing how we have shown our values in practice.

16 Oct

A wonderful Thursday VIP treat. Celebrating our successes from the week and sharing how we have shown our values in practice.

Image of What a brilliant job by St Aidans Ambassadors, we’ve been out litter picking in the local park. Keeping God’s world safe.

14 Oct

What a brilliant job by St Aidans Ambassadors, we’ve been out litter picking in the local park. Keeping God’s world safe.

Image of Archbishop's Lord's Prayer Tour

13 Oct

Archbishop's Lord's Prayer Tour

Image of Hugo had a great weekend with Aidan! Who will be taking Aidan or Adrianna home this week?

6 Oct

Hugo had a great weekend with Aidan! Who will be taking Aidan or Adrianna home this week?

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 2.10.25

2 Oct

Well done to our award winners this week - 2.10.25

Image of It was wonderful to host the first of many Sunday worships in school today. It was great to see members of the school, the church and the wider community in school to celebrate and reflect on the way God is present during the harvest period.

28 Sep

It was wonderful to host the first of many Sunday worships in school today. It was great to see members of the school, the church and the wider community in school to celebrate and reflect on the way God is present during the harvest period.

Image of During Harvest worship we were all invited to create a piece of work which reflected what would give thanks to God for. We had a range of different things, from plants, planets, trees, wildlife, men, women and life in all its forms.

28 Sep

During Harvest worship we were all invited to create a piece of work which reflected what would give thanks to God for. We had a range of different things, from plants, planets, trees, wildlife, men, women and life in all its forms.

Image of Reverend Alice invited members of the school, church and wider community to bring forward their harvest donations. These will be taken and donated by school to the Billy project on Friday 3rd October.

28 Sep

Reverend Alice invited members of the school, church and wider community to bring forward their harvest donations. These will be taken and donated by school to the Billy project on Friday 3rd October.

Image of A fantastic service bringing school, church and community together in a safe space to give thanks and praise to God for our harvest this year.

28 Sep

A fantastic service bringing school, church and community together in a safe space to give thanks and praise to God for our harvest this year.

Image of A huge thank you to all the school, church and community members who came to our harvest worship in school this morning. We had a wonderful time celebrating with you all.

28 Sep

A huge thank you to all the school, church and community members who came to our harvest worship in school this morning. We had a wonderful time celebrating with you all.

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 25.9.25

25 Sep

Well done to our award winners this week - 25.9.25

Image of A wonderful afternoon spent enjoying hot chocolates topped with marshmallows, orange juice, sweeties and biscuits. Today we celebrated our VIPs showing our school values and showing their potential to grow with God.

25 Sep

A wonderful afternoon spent enjoying hot chocolates topped with marshmallows, orange juice, sweeties and biscuits. Today we celebrated our VIPs showing our school values and showing their potential to grow with God.

Image of Ambassadors group have been out into the community advertising our school Harvest worship. We took flyers and hand outs and left them in a range of different shops. We hope you can all make it to our Harvest Worship in school.

23 Sep

Ambassadors group have been out into the community advertising our school Harvest worship. We took flyers and hand outs and left them in a range of different shops. We hope you can all make it to our Harvest Worship in school.

Image of A Weekend of Celebrations: Adrianna Joins Natalia's Birthday Fun!

22 Sep

A Weekend of Celebrations: Adrianna Joins Natalia's Birthday Fun!

Image of Well done to our award winners this week -18.9.25

18 Sep

Well done to our award winners this week -18.9.25

Image of Our VIPs have had their treat this afternoon. A hot chocolate with a biscuit or little pack of sweets. What better way to celebrate how these children have flourished this week.

18 Sep

Our VIPs have had their treat this afternoon. A hot chocolate with a biscuit or little pack of sweets. What better way to celebrate how these children have flourished this week.

Image of Adrianna had a great weekend with Willow. Who will be taking home Aidan or Adrianna this week?

16 Sep

Adrianna had a great weekend with Willow. Who will be taking home Aidan or Adrianna this week?

Image of Thank you to Reverend Alice for joining us in our first Worship Team meeting of the new school year. We started to plan our harvest assembly, which is a time for our school to come together and celebrate gratitude and community.

16 Sep

Thank you to Reverend Alice for joining us in our first Worship Team meeting of the new school year. We started to plan our harvest assembly, which is a time for our school to come together and celebrate gratitude and community.

Image of After a tough round of whole school voting, we would like to introduce the 2025-2026 Head and Deputy pupils. Paige and Hasan are our deputies. Reema and Lucas are our Head girl and Head boy. (Left to right) Congratulations!

12 Sep

After a tough round of whole school voting, we would like to introduce the 2025-2026 Head and Deputy pupils. Paige and Hasan are our deputies. Reema and Lucas are our Head girl and Head boy. (Left to right) Congratulations!

Image of Adrianna had a great time with Ariah. Who will be our VIP award winner this week?

11 Sep

Adrianna had a great time with Ariah. Who will be our VIP award winner this week?

Image of Well done to our award winners from last week - 4.9.25

11 Sep

Well done to our award winners from last week - 4.9.25

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 11.9.25

11 Sep

Well done to our award winners this week - 11.9.25

Image of A huge well done to our VIPs this week who have demonstrated our school values. A big well done to you all. I really enjoyed my hot chocolate and treats with you all & hearing about what you have been achieving all week.

11 Sep

A huge well done to our VIPs this week who have demonstrated our school values. A big well done to you all. I really enjoyed my hot chocolate and treats with you all & hearing about what you have been achieving all week.

Image of Back to School Service at Church

2 Sep

Back to School Service at Church

Image of Yesterday's VIPs

11 Jul

Yesterday's VIPs

Image of We are all stars this week for great behaviour at the farm.

10 Jul

We are all stars this week for great behaviour at the farm.

Image of Well done to our VIP this week.

10 Jul

Well done to our VIP this week.

Image of Well done year 6! You have completed your 5k for St Catherine’s Hospice!

8 Jul

Well done year 6! You have completed your 5k for St Catherine’s Hospice!

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 26.6.25

26 Jun

Well done to our award winners this week - 26.6.25

Image of Some of today's VIPs!

26 Jun

Some of today's VIPs!

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 19.6.25

20 Jun

Well done to our award winners this week - 19.6.25

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 12.6.25

12 Jun

Well done to our award winners this week - 12.6.25

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 21.5.25

22 May

Well done to our award winners this week - 21.5.25

Image of Dominic and Aidan had a fun packed weekend!

6 May

Dominic and Aidan had a fun packed weekend!

Image of Athena took Adrianna home last weekend and it looks like they had a great time.

5 May

Athena took Adrianna home last weekend and it looks like they had a great time.

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 1.5.25

1 May

Well done to our award winners this week - 1.5.25

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 24.4.25

24 Apr

Well done to our award winners this week - 24.4.25

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 3.4.25

3 Apr

Well done to our award winners this week - 3.4.25

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 27.3.25

27 Mar

Well done to our award winners this week - 27.3.25

Image of A wonderful treat for Mrs Hargreaves to enjoy hot chocolate and cake with this week's VIPs.

27 Mar

A wonderful treat for Mrs Hargreaves to enjoy hot chocolate and cake with this week's VIPs.

Image of I really enjoyed having the VIPs this week. It was a treat for me as well as the children. We talked about what we have done in order to receive our awards. Well done everyone!

21 Mar

I really enjoyed having the VIPs this week. It was a treat for me as well as the children. We talked about what we have done in order to receive our awards. Well done everyone!

Image of Red Nose Day 2025

21 Mar

Red Nose Day 2025

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 20.3.25

20 Mar

Well done to our award winners this week - 20.3.25

Image of Aidan had a great time with Odea. Who will be taking home Aidan or Adrianna this week?

17 Mar

Aidan had a great time with Odea. Who will be taking home Aidan or Adrianna this week?

Image of This week's VIPS with hot chocolate and cake. One of the favourite times of my week.

14 Mar

This week's VIPS with hot chocolate and cake. One of the favourite times of my week.

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 13.3.25

13 Mar

Well done to our award winners this week - 13.3.25

Image of Here are this week's VIPs in action. Enjoying a before break pack of treat and hot chocolate. Well done for all your hard work this week and what you have achieved.

28 Feb

Here are this week's VIPs in action. Enjoying a before break pack of treat and hot chocolate. Well done for all your hard work this week and what you have achieved.

Image of Well done to the children who have sat beautifully during shine dine for the whole week! They have sat on our top table and been recognised for demonstrating our school values. They also enjoyed a lovely treat!

28 Feb

Well done to the children who have sat beautifully during shine dine for the whole week! They have sat on our top table and been recognised for demonstrating our school values. They also enjoyed a lovely treat!

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 27.2.25

27 Feb

Well done to our award winners this week - 27.2.25

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 13.2.25

13 Feb

Well done to our award winners this week - 13.2.25

Image of Here are our VIP's this week. Well done on all you have achieved and being recognised by your class and teachers. We hope you enjoyed your treat.

13 Feb

Here are our VIP's this week. Well done on all you have achieved and being recognised by your class and teachers. We hope you enjoyed your treat.

Image of Our digital leaders were amazing yesterday! They wrote and presented their first assembly about Safer Internet Day.

13 Feb

Our digital leaders were amazing yesterday! They wrote and presented their first assembly about Safer Internet Day.

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 6.2.25

6 Feb

Well done to our award winners this week - 6.2.25

Image of Today's VIPs

6 Feb

Today's VIPs

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 23.1.25

23 Jan

Well done to our award winners this week - 23.1.25

Image of Adrianna had a great weekend with Mariam. Who will be taking Adrianna or Aidan home this week?

20 Jan

Adrianna had a great weekend with Mariam. Who will be taking Adrianna or Aidan home this week?

Image of Services offered from The Billy Project

17 Jan

Services offered from The Billy Project

Image of Well done to our award winners this week! 16.1.25

16 Jan

Well done to our award winners this week! 16.1.25

Image of Adrianna had a fantastic time with Szymon! Who will be taking Aidan or Adrianna home this week?

14 Jan

Adrianna had a fantastic time with Szymon! Who will be taking Aidan or Adrianna home this week?

Image of Well done to our award winners this week 09.01.25.

9 Jan

Well done to our award winners this week 09.01.25.

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 19.12.24

19 Dec

Well done to our award winners this week - 19.12.24

Image of Aidan and Carson had a great weekend together. Who will be taking Aidan or Adrianna home this week?

16 Dec

Aidan and Carson had a great weekend together. Who will be taking Aidan or Adrianna home this week?

Image of Well done to ALL of Reception for being stars this week. And well done to Carson for being our VIP award winner.

13 Dec

Well done to ALL of Reception for being stars this week. And well done to Carson for being our VIP award winner.

Image of Our VIP from Year 2

12 Dec

Our VIP from Year 2

Image of Athena had a lot of fun with Adrianna! They went for walks and went shopping. Who will be taking Aidan or Adrianna home this week?

2 Dec

Athena had a lot of fun with Adrianna! They went for walks and went shopping. Who will be taking Aidan or Adrianna home this week?

Image of Values in Practice winners - 28.11.24

28 Nov

Values in Practice winners - 28.11.24

Image of Well done to our award winners this week - 28.11.24

28 Nov

Well done to our award winners this week - 28.11.24

Image of Adrianna had a great weekend with Pixie-Lou! Who will be taking Aidan or Adrianna home this week?

25 Nov

Adrianna had a great weekend with Pixie-Lou! Who will be taking Aidan or Adrianna home this week?

Image of On Friday, Years 1 and 3 went to The Billy Project to deliver the food we collected for harvest. We felt proud that as a school, we were using our school value of love to support people less fortunate than us.

7 Oct

On Friday, Years 1 and 3 went to The Billy Project to deliver the food we collected for harvest. We felt proud that as a school, we were using our school value of love to support people less fortunate than us.

Image of We have begun to collect tinned and dried food products for our harvest collection. If you have anything spare, please feel free to donate. This will be distributed to those in need. Thank you.

23 Sep

We have begun to collect tinned and dried food products for our harvest collection. If you have anything spare, please feel free to donate. This will be distributed to those in need. Thank you.

Image of Worship Team Training Our St. Aidan’s Worship Team had a productive training session yesterday. We are improving our skills to provide uplifting worship services.

20 Sep

Worship Team Training Our St. Aidan’s Worship Team had a productive training session yesterday. We are improving our skills to provide uplifting worship services.

Image of Values in Practice award winners (V.I.Ps) having their treat with me. Who will it be next week? I can't wait to see!

19 Sep

Values in Practice award winners (V.I.Ps) having their treat with me. Who will it be next week? I can't wait to see!

Image of We are so happy to introduce our new Head and Deputy pupils for the next academic year after whole school voting yesterday.

19 Sep

We are so happy to introduce our new Head and Deputy pupils for the next academic year after whole school voting yesterday.

Image of On the way back from the library, Year 3 spotted Mill Hill Park covered in litter. We came back in the afternoon with gloves, litter pickers, and bin bags. The children worked hard and managed to fill up 5 bags with rubbish! The park looks so much better.

18 Jun

On the way back from the library, Year 3 spotted Mill Hill Park covered in litter. We came back in the afternoon with gloves, litter pickers, and bin bags. The children worked hard and managed to fill up 5 bags with rubbish! The park looks so much better.