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...
Mini Police inspire community spirit at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School
Young pupils in Midsomer Norton are proving that big community impact can start small, thanks to a hands-on Mini Police initiative at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School. Children from years 4, 5 and 6 have taken on the role of Mini Police Officers this term, working closely with Mendip Neighbourhood Policing to learn about community...
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 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...
Young musicians shine at St Benedict’s Rocksteady concert
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton was filled with music and applause as pupils took to the stage for a Rocksteady concert, celebrating a term of learning, rehearsing and performing together. Classes at the school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have spent the past few months working in small...
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,...