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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
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 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
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
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
Year 2 Cake Sale for RNLI
Our amazing Year 2 pupils showed true community spirit by hosting a cake sale in support of Cullercoats RNLI, raising a fantastic £130! We are so proud of their kindness and enthusiasm for helping others. #CullercoatsSchool #NorthTynesideSchools #PrimarySchoolCullercoats #WhitleyBayParents #SchoolCommunity #RNLI #CullercoatsParents #PrimarySchoolLife #ChoosingASchool #NorthTynesideEducation #cullercoatsrnli
May 221 min read
Year 3 Costume Making
Our Year 3 pupils have had a fantastic time in their costume-making workshop, getting ready for the Whitley Bay Festival Parade! This year they’ll be transforming into Valkyries—how exciting! We can’t wait to see them shine in the parade and represent our school and community with such creativity and pride. If you’re looking for a warm, nurturing primary school in Cullercoats, we’d love to welcome you to St Mary’s RC Primary. Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, NE30 3EY 0191 251
May 131 min read
Year 2 visit Cullercoats RNLI
Our Year 2 pupils had a fantastic visit to Cullercoats RNLI Lifeboat Station today, learning all about water safety and the vital work of our local lifeboat crews. This exciting trip linked perfectly with their local history learning about Grace Darling, helping children understand bravery at sea and our area’s rich maritime heritage. If you’re looking for a friendly, nurturing primary school in Cullercoats, we’d love to hear from you. Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, NE30 3EY
May 111 min read
Reception visit to the Quarry
Our Reception children loved their morning walk to the quarry, exploring our local area and noticing the signs of spring all around them They asked thoughtful questions, spotted changes in the environment and enjoyed learning about their locality through real‑life experiences. A wonderful way to bring learning to life! St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Farringdon Road, Cullercoats North Shields, NE30 3EY 0191 251 8080 #StMarysCullercoats #ReceptionClass #EarlyYearsLearning
May 51 min read
Mental Health Ambassadors
Our Mental Health Ambassadors have been busy after school today, taking part in their training sessions and building the skills they need to support wellbeing across our school community. We’re so proud of their kindness, leadership and commitment to helping others Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, NE30 3EY 0191 2518080 stmarysrcprimary@stmarysonline.co.uk #Cullercoats #CullercoatsSchool #PrimarySchoolCullercoats #CullercoatsParents #NorthTynesideSchools #WellbeingInSchools...
Apr 291 min read
Breakfast With Bland
Starting the day the best way—with a good book and breakfast with Mrs Bland! 📚🥐 We’re so proud of these pupils who have reached 100 entries in their reading journals. Their dedication to reading is fantastic to see, and celebrating with our Headteacher makes it extra special. Well done, everyone! 🌟 If you’re looking for a nurturing primary school in Cullercoats that celebrates every child’s achievements, we’d love to welcome you to St Mary’s RC Primary. 📍 Farringdon Road,
Apr 21 min read
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