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NEWS & EVENTS BLOG
Sports Day
The sun shone down on us for what was a fabulous Sports Day 2026. The children competed in their ‘Houses’ with every child who crossed the finish line earning points towards the House total. The children, whilst competitive, showed great sportsmanship and support of their peers. A huge thanks to the parents who took part in our Parents Race - now we know where our children get their competitive spirit from. A wonderful afternoon was had by all! Today at our Awards Assembly we
Jul 171 min read
Afternoon Tea with Mrs Bland
Well done to the children who achieved their 100 Reads this term. They joined Mrs Bland for Afternoon Tea today as a treat for their fabulous efforts. We enjoyed some yummy treats and had great conversations about our favourite books. What a wonderful way to spend the afternoon! #CullercoatsSchool #NorthTynesideSchools #PrimarySchoolCullercoats #WhitleyBayParents #SchoolCommunity #CullercoatsParents #PrimarySchoolLife #ChoosingASchool #NorthTynesideEducation
Jul 141 min read
Nursery enjoy Forest School
Our Nursery children had a wonderful morning with Mark from @FORESTed, exploring the outdoors, building confidence, and learning through play in nature. Experiences like these help develop curiosity, teamwork, and a love of the world around us. #ForestSchool #NurseryLife #EarlyYears #OutdoorLearning #NorthTynesideSchools #NorthShields #Cullercoats #CatholicSchool #PrimarySchoolNorthTyr^side #SchoolAdmissions #EYFS #Learningthroughplay #StMarysPrimary #NorthTynesiarents #Prima
Jul 91 min read
Year 4 at Tennis
Our Year 4 pupils had a fantastic time at Beverley Park Lawn Tennis Club as part of Healthy Week! The children enjoyed learning new tennis skills, taking part in fun activities, and staying active in the beautiful sunshine. It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm, teamwork, and determination on display throughout the day. A huge thank you to the staff at Beverley Park Lawn Tennis Club for making the experience so enjoyable and inspiring for our pupils. #HealthyWeek #Year4
Jul 81 min read
Year 2 at the Ice Rink
Our Year 2 pupils had a fantastic time at Whitley Bay Ice Rink as part of Healthy Week! From taking their first steps on the ice to building confidence and learning new skills, everyone embraced the challenge with smiles, determination and lots of fun. At St Mary’s, we love providing exciting opportunities that encourage children to stay active, try new experiences and develop resilience both in and out of the classroom. Well done, Year 2! #StMarysRCPrimary #CullercoatsSchool
Jul 71 min read
Nursery Yoga
Our Nursery class enjoyed a lovely morning of mindful movement today, taking time to stretch, balance and focus while developing their wellbeing and confidence. These calm, purposeful activities help children build concentration, self-awareness and positive habits. #StMarysPrimary #NurseryClass #MindfulMovement #EarlyYears #EYFS #Cullercoats #NorthShields #CatholicSchool #PrimarySchoolNorthShields #NorthTynesideSchools #SchoolLife #LearningThroughPlay #PrimaryEducation #Culle
Jul 71 min read
Year 1 at Karate
As part of Healthy Week, our Year 1 children enjoyed an exciting school trip to Burns School of Black Belts, where they spent the morning learning martial arts skills. From practising new moves to building confidence, focus and discipline, the children threw themselves into every activity with great enthusiasm. Thank you so much to Mr Burns for providing a great session- safe to say, we now have a class full of martial arts enthusiasts! #CullercoatsSchool #PrimarySchoolCuller
Jul 71 min read
More Pupil Success!
A huge congratulations to George in Year 4, who competed in a swimming gala this weekend. This was his first time racing in an Olympic-sized pool, taking on swimmers from clubs across a huge area, stretching from Scotland all the way down to Middlesbrough. George delivered an incredible performance and has now officially become the fastest 9-year-old in England in a long course pool for: 200m Breaststroke 50m Backstroke 50m Freestyle This is a phenomenal achievement and a
Jul 71 min read
Celebrating Pupil Success!
We are so very proud of Mia in Year 4 who has been offered a place at the Royal Ballet Junior Associate Program. This is a fantastic opportunity and one she richly deserves! Well done Mia! #cullercoats #stmarys #ballet #royalacademyofdance #royalballetschool #NewParents #northtyneside
Jul 31 min read
Year 2 Local Fieldwork
Our fantastic Year 2 pupils have been out in our local community, developing their map-reading and fieldwork skills—building confidence, curiosity and a real connection to the world around them. They were able to use their sketch maps to follow a planned route and then explore the physical and human features of the coastal well as comparing aerial to land views. #CullercoatsPrimarySchool #NorthTynesideSchools #PrimarySchoolCullercoats #EYFSandKS1 #Year2Learning #OutdoorLearni
Jun 291 min read
Year 5 at the Beach!
Our Year 5 class had great day at Cullercoats Beach on their geography trip. The children investigated coastal erosion, explored the fascinating caves, and asked brilliant questions as they learned about how our coastline changes over time. After a busy morning of discovery, we enjoyed a lovely afternoon splashing in the water, playing games, and celebrating together as an end‑of‑year treat. #StMarysCatholicPrimary #Cullercoats #Year5 #Geography #Fieldwork #OutdoorLearn
Jun 261 min read
Year 2 at Athletics Festival
We’re so proud of our Year 2 superstars! �Our pupils had a fantastic time at the Athletics Festival at St Thomas More High School, showing great teamwork, determination and sportsmanship — and bringing home a brilliant 2nd place! Well done, everyone — you represented St Mary’s beautifully! #CullercoatsPrimarySchool #NorthTynesideSchools #CullercoatsMums #PrimarySchoolLife #EarlyYearsUK #SchoolSports #CullercoatsCommunity #NorthShieldsSchools #ChooseStMarys #TeamworkInAction
Jun 241 min read
Year 4 at River Pont
Our Year 4 pupils spent a fantastic morning exploring the River Pont as part of their Geography fieldwork studies. The children worked like real geographers, investigating how rivers change along their course by measuring the depth, width and speed of the river at different locations, as well as examining and comparing the sphericity of rocks! It was wonderful to see the children applying their classroom learning in a real-world environment, developing their teamwork, observa
Jun 241 min read
Musical Assembly
We were treated to a wonderful musical concert by 44 of our children, who take part in instrumental lessons at school. They showcased a wide range of instruments, including piano, keyboard, violin, trombone, trumpet, flute, guitar and ukulele. From those who have only been learning for a term to those with a few years of experience, their ability and confidence were truly fantastic. #CullercoatsSchool #NorthTynesideSchools #PrimarySchoolCullercoats #WhitleyBayParents #Schoo
Jun 231 min read
Celebrating Pupil Success!
We are unbelievably proud of Juliet, a Year 5 pupil, who was invited to attend the Portico Sadie Massey Awards in Manchester, where she came second (highly commended) in the KS2 category. Juliet wrote a beautiful story called ‘Heidi’s Kin’ and took inspiration from Katya Balen (she wrote a book called ‘October October’ about a girl with ASD who lives in the forest) & Jacqueline Wilson. We are beyond proud and excited for Juliet, what an achievement! An author in the making
Jun 181 min read
Phillip Reilly Cup
A massive well done to our brilliant Year 3 and 4 football team, who took part in the Phillip Riley Competition and secured an impressive 3rd place. The team showed amazing skill, determination, and outstanding teamwork throughout every match. We are so proud of how they represented our school, full of effort, positivity, and passion for the game. Fantastic achievement, team! #SchoolPride #YoungAthletes #FootballStars #Cullercoats #StMarys
Jun 161 min read
People who help us
As part of their work on 'People who help us', our Nursery pupils have enjoyed visits from a range of roles from police and firefighters, to nurses and physiologists. The children were able to learn more about the roles and how they help people in the community
Jun 161 min read
Year 4 at Emmaus
Year 4 Emmaus Retreat – 3 Day Residential Our Year 4 pupils have had a truly special experience on their 3-day Emmaus Retreat. This wonderful time away focused on reflection, friendship, teamwork and personal growth. The children embraced every activity with enthusiasm and maturity, supporting one another and taking time to think about their own journeys. It was a joy to see them building confidence, strengthening friendships and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. A big well
Jun 51 min read
First Holy Communion
We are so proud of our Year 4 children as they celebrated receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. This is a very special milestone in their faith journey, and the children approached the occasion with great reverence, joy, and maturity. Their commitment, preparation, and understanding have been wonderful to see. It was a truly meaningful and memorable celebration for all involved, and we congratulate each child on this important step. May this special moment continue
Jun 11 min read
Year 3 at Whitley Bay Festival
Some of our fantastic Year 3 pupils had a wonderful time performing at the Whitley Bay Festival – we’re so proud of their confidence, teamwork and big smiles! Experiences like this help our children grow both on and off the stage, and it’s always a joy to be part of our vibrant local community. #CullercoatsSchool #WhitleyBayFestival #NorthTynesideSchools #PrimarySchoolLife #CullercoatsParents #WhitleyBaySchools #NorthTynesideEducation #SchoolCommunity #ChoosingASchool #Prima
May 231 min read
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