UNICEF UK has awarded Bronze Rights Respecting School Status to St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in recognition of the school’s commitment to promoting children’s rights and ensuring pupils feel valued, respected and heard. The Midsomer Norton school, part of Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, achieved the milestone through work to embed the principles of the United...
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Egg-citement at St Benedict’s as chicks hatch in classrooms
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have enjoyed a truly memorable learning experience as their ‘Living Eggs’ hatched before their eyes. After days of anticipation, children watched in delight as the first chicks emerged, with the moment streamed live into classrooms so every pupil could share in the excitement. The project...
Bath primary school brings books to life through unique Mr B’s partnership
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School have been given a truly memorable World Book Day experience thanks to a growing partnership with Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights. Working closely with the renowned independent bookshop, the school welcomed visiting authors into the classroom, giving children the chance to hear directly from writers and discover...
St Benedict’s pupils celebrate World Book Day with community reading initiative
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton marked World Book Day with a lively programme of activities designed to promote reading for pleasure and bring the school community together. Throughout the day, children took part in partner reading sessions, pairing up with classmates to share stories and recommend favourite books. The initiative...
St Mary’s Chippenham pupils sing with Young Voices in Birmingham
Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined thousands of children from across the UK to take part in one of the largest school choir concerts in the world. More than 6,000 young singers filled the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham for the Young Voices...
St Benedict’s pupils mark end of Jubilee Year of Hope with special pilgrimage
Children at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have taken part in a thoughtful celebration to mark the closing of the Door of Hope, a major moment in the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope. The whole school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined others worldwide in reflecting on...
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School pupils in Midsomer Norton set to become mini police officers
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton are preparing to take on a new challenge as they join the Mini Police programme, working alongside local officers to learn more about community safety and responsibility. The initiative will see children in Years 4, 5 and 6 team up with PCSO Will Mortimer to...
St Benedict’s Primary School pupils enjoy a host of Christmas activities
Pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have been overflowing with festive cheer. Children and staff at the Midsomer Norton school have taken part in a host of Christmas activities, celebrating the season, supporting good causes and spreading community spirit. The celebrations began with a fun-filled pantomime organised...
Midsomer Norton schoolchildren embark on 25 acts of kindness mission
Pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have been taking kindness to new heights with a challenge set for this year’s Children in Need. The Midsomer Norton school invited children to complete 25 acts of kindness, and since then they have been putting smiles on faces at school,...
St Mary’s Primary in Chippenham gets money smart for Number Confidence Week
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, has been celebrating Number Confidence Week by helping pupils develop practical money skills and build confidence with numbers in meaningful, everyday contexts. Feeling good with numbers can make a real difference in how we manage money, and this themed week offered...