St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Pupils Thrive at Lockerbie Manor Residential
Pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School are enjoying an exciting and enriching residential trip to Lockerbie Manor, Scotland’s flagship school residential centre. Set within 78 acres of woodland in Dumfries and Galloway, Lockerbie Manor provides a unique environment where children can step outside the classroom and develop new skills. The historic manor, built in 1814, retains its original charm with features such as ornate ceilings and wood panelling, while offering modern facilities, including en suite accommodation, a private lake and a wide range of expertly led activities.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle Promotes Water Safety with Community Officers
Situated in the riverside town of Barnard Castle, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School has been helping pupils prepare for the summer holidays by hosting an important water safety session with local community police and fire officers.
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Inspiring Futures at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle: Mini Police Visit Sparks Big Ambitions
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle welcomed a special visit from the Mini Police Team this week, giving pupils a hands-on insight into life in the police force as part of the school’s innovative “Big Ambitions” curriculum. The exciting session, designed to broaden children’s career aspirations, offered pupils from the Owls class a unique opportunity to learn directly from real police officers about the diverse roles within modern policing. From community policing to specialist units, the visit was both educational and inspiring.
Cluckingham Palace at St Mary’s
123,456… say hello to our beautiful chicks! We are delighted to welcome some very special new arrivals to the St Mary’s family—Vanilla, Cinnamon, Maple, Mocha, Peach and Lemon!
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Learning Comes Alive by the River at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School
This week, children at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle enjoyed a truly memorable learning experience that brought their classroom work to life through hands‑on exploration and local links. As part of their English learning, pupils had been developing their writing skills by expanding sentences and adding greater detail. Building on this, the children applied their descriptive writing to explain how to make an Egyptian skiff boat, linking their literacy work with their wider curriculum learning about Ancient Egypt.
Larks Class Celebrate Intergenerational Week at The Manor House
Some of our children from Larks class at St Mary’s Barnard Castle enjoyed a very special visit to The Manor House today as part of our commitment to connecting with the local community and celebrating Intergenerational Week.
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Celebrating the Special Ladies in Our Lives
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday for a very special ‘Ladies Who Love Us’ Celebration of the Word.
St Mary’s Barnard Castle Celebrates Recognition as a CAFOD Jubilee Pledge School
St Mary’s Catholic School in Barnard Castle is delighted to announce that it has been officially recognised as a CAFOD Jubilee Pledge School, marking an important milestone in the school’s ongoing commitment to Catholic Social Teaching and global solidarity.
St Mary’s Pupils Win Nissan Award at Robotics LEGO Competition
What an absolutely fantastic day it has been for our Year 5 and Year 6 pupils at Nissan’s Robotics LEGO Competition in Sunderland! The children spent the day inside Nissan’s impressive training suites, rising to the challenge of completing a series of fast‑paced robotics missions using their coding skills and LEGO engineering expertise.
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School Celebrates Outstanding CSI Report
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle is celebrating after receiving the highest possible judgement - Grade 1 (Outstanding) in all areas - in its recent Catholic Schools Inspectorate (CSI) report. Inspectors praised the school for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, noting that St Mary’s is “deeply rooted in its Catholic identity and mission, which is proudly proclaimed and enthusiastically lived by everyone.”
Statue of Liberty Game: Violinists at St Mary’s Shine in a Fun-Filled Music Lesson
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle, our young violinists enjoyed a wonderfully creative music session this week—one that brought laughter, learning, and a whole lot of balance! To help pupils develop strong posture and stability while playing, our music teacher introduced a brilliantly fun activity the children quickly named the “Statue of Liberty Game.”
Celebrating Chinese New Year at St Mary’s: The Year of the Fire Horse
At St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Barnard Castle, our children have been embracing the excitement of Chinese New Year, and 2026 brings the fiery energy of the Year of the Fire Horse—a zodiac sign symbolising independence, ambition, strength, and unstoppable enthusiasm! Across the school, pupils have been exploring the traditions, symbolism, and creativity of this wonderful cultural celebration.