St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy

ST AIDAN'S LATEST NEWS

Year 2 - 1666 Day

On Tuesday Year 2 dressed up as people from 1666 and baked bread! They focused on their topic 'The Great fire of London' and had a wonderful time learning all about how life was during that time.  Click here to see some photos taken throughout the day.

Boccia competition

Last week some of our children took part in a boccia competition at Gearies school and we came joint second on points but the other team pipped us on goal difference. We finished third overall which was a great success and introduction to a new sport for the children. Click here to see some photos

Fire brigade visit

On Thursday 6th February we had a visit from the London Fire Brigade.  Year 2 had a lot of fun learning about the great work they do.  Click here to see some pictures.

Online Safety week

Online safety week starts on Tuesday 11th February. We shall be focusing on this throughout the week and we will also announce the winner of the Online Safety poster competition after half term during assembly.

CHINESE NEW YEAR

On Thursday we were treated to a Chinese New Year assembly by the Poon family and some students.  The children had a wonderful time learning all about the meaning behind it and watching the 'Lion' dance.  We were blessed with good fortune and prosperity for the year.  Happy Chinese New Year everyone!

Trip to The BETT show

On Friday 24th January a group of us set off for the BETT show in London.  We had a fantastic time learning all about the future of I.T in education and all over the world!

Click here to see some photos

BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS APPEAL

The Sun newspaper has teamed up with Collins Big Cat to give primary schools in England FREE BOOKS!

We need you to collect as many tokens as you can from the The Sun and The Sun on Sunday newspaper between

Saturday 23rd November 2019 and Saturday 18th January 2020.  Please return them to school by Monday 3rd February so that we can count them and send them off before the closing date. 

Our target is 3,500 tokens! We will then receive the books by March 2020.  The pack contains 105 fantastic free Collins Big Cat books - a mix of high quality fiction and inspiring non-fiction.  

Ask your friends and family to help collect the tokens!

Thank you all so much!

St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy is governed by the Good Shepherd Trust.  The trust is a company limited by guarantee and is registered with Companies House under number 07696155.  Its registered office address is Aldborough Road South, Seven Kings, Iford, Essex, IG3 8EU.