Congratulations go to Madison in Yr. 4 for winning the poster competition themed around Fun Day – World Animals. There were many competition entries and all posters were displayed in the gym so that the children could vote. Madison’s is a very colourful and unusual poster and obviously well-liked by the children. The fact that she has won will be a special surprise as she has a birthday over half term as well. Well done Madison and Happy Birthday.

We look forward to seeing you at Funday on Sunday 23rd March.

Three events took place at Charlton, this week as the sunny weather brightened everything up.

Mrs Paul and her class began the gardening club by beautifying the pots at the front of the school.

Some of our older children began their cycling proficiency course. This is a real life skill opportunity and one which every child should take. It not only encourages a healthy lifestyle but keeps them safe at the same time. The instructors were very professional and the children enjoyed learning how to ride safely.

And finally, six of our young people made their first (for some their second) Holy Communion. It was a bright, sunny day and lovely to see all the families celebrating together. The girls looked beautiful and the boys very smart indeed.

It was Aztec mania last week! A huge thank you needs to go to Mr and Mrs Collins for organising a very engaging and insightful workshop for our Years 4 and 5. As you can see they created brightly coloured Aztec print headbands and sun calendars, made and sampled chocolate milk, ate salsa and tortillas, and dressed up in traditional costume with music and dancing. Fun was had by all!

Preceded by the year 6 class, the year 5 chidren knew that they were in for a real treat.

There was great concentration in the labs as the pupils worked to solve the crime.

Great team work was evident as they rose to the challenge with class mates and some from other schools.

Thank you to St Mary’s College staff from all the year 5 and 6 pupils for a very stimulating and exciting day.