Welcome to St Mary’s Primary School
Year 5 had a great morning helping the National Trust make bunting to celebrate their 60th birthday. We created designed linked to their work. We are looking forward to seeing it on display.
Year 5 enjoyed their visit to the States Chamber. We learnt all about the role of States members and the elections. We got to sit in the seat of a States member and hold our own debate. Afterwards, we asked Connetable Johnson some thoughtful questions.
Well, it's not going to snow tomorrow, but apart from that I'd say 'send your children in ready for anything!' Sunscreen, hats, water bottles and shoes for rain, and a waterproof. Remember the saying 'there's no such thing as bad weather - just the wrong clothing.' It will be nice to have a typical Jersey summer's day for once, before the hot weather resumes on Tuesday.
Year 5 on their Level 2 Bikeability. Thank you to Taylor, Jay and the team for their consistently excellent coaching! It was amazing how the children developed over the course of the sessions.
Today year 3 went on a bug safari with Erin from The National Trust for Jersey. We visited Le Don Batho-Hotton which is just down the road and saw so many bugs! The children loved it so be sure to keep an eye out over the summer holidays for the activities the National Trust have planned.
Year 3 had a Viking filled day today. We began by sharing the rest of our projects and then setting up a 'Viking Museum' which year 1 came to visit. Alice from Jersey Heritage then came in and we completed a reenactment of the Battle of Stamford Bridge and the Battle of Hastings. The class then spent the rest of the afternoon researching their own questions in relation to this or planning their own retelling of the battles.
This term Year 4 have been learning to play the clarinet and today showed off their new skills in a fabulous assembly. Not only were we treated to some whole class playing, but also solos, singing and even some dancing. Well done Year 4 and thank you to Jersey Music Service for the opportunity!
The temperature tomorrow is forecast to hit 30 degrees, and this could be sustained all next week. The school has been empty all weekend, and the classrooms have been kept as shaded as possible, so although it will probably be a bit uncomfortable by the end of the school day tomorrrow, we should be fine during the day. We will make sure we have plenty of water breaks (no flavoured water, please) and find shade at break and lunchtime to keep as cool and calm as we can. So far Jersey Met are not forecasting the mega high temperatures we saw the week before last, so at present we are not anticipating any need for an optional early end to the school day. Of course, we will keep you informed of any up-dates as soon as we get them. See you all tomorrow!
Year 2 (soon to be Year 3) had such a great day designing and testing their protective methods for ensuring their eggs had a safe flight! Mr Grice 'flew' them off the school roof... to cheers and general chortles of glee!
Year 1 and 2 had a great time Rockpooling today. They found lots of interesting creatures and enjoyed their picnic in the sunshine
Year 3 participated in an important 'Safety Sam' presentation this morning delivered by the Family Nursing team. In this they learnt about helmet safety, road safety, beach safety and home safety. The children asked fantastic questions and have comics to share with you at home.
The children sheltering in our one classroom with air conditioning yesterday were super scientists! The scenario: someone broke into the museum yesterday, and a case of artefacts broken into. A mystery liquid was found nearby. The challenge: what was the liquid? And what was the person who broke into trying to do...? They separated the materials and discovered it was a salt solution for cleaning up an etched treasure map. Great job!