Mind, Muscle & Mission!
YEAR 5/6 WYRE SMALL SCHOOLS ATHLETICS
Our Year 5/6 pupils took part in the Wyre Small Schools Athletics Competition at Myerscough College, competing in a variety of track and field events against 10 local schools. After practising all event types beforehand, the children represented our school…
Inspiring Adventures: Author Visit, Fire & Rescue, Food Bank Outreach & Outdoor Creativity
Inspiring Adventures: Author Visit, Fire & Rescue, Food Bank Outreach & EYFS & Outdoor Creativity
This week has been a shining example of what makes our school community so special—learning that goes beyond the classroom, experiences that spark curiosity, and opportunities to give back. Here’s a…
Little Steps, Big Hearts: Sporting Triumphs, a Million Prayers with CAFOD supporting all!
Compassion in Action: A term of Faith, Sport and Generosity at St. Mary’s
Dear Families,
This week has been a shining example of how our children live out our school values — through faith, kindness, and action.
We were thrilled to see our Year 4 pupils take part in a local mini skills athletics…
The Children, Parishes & the Archbishop!
A Joyful Celebration of Faith and Community
On a beautiful day in Claughton-on-Brock, our parish came together for a truly special occasion: a joint Mass at St. Thomas’ Church, uniting the communities of St. Mary’s School Claughton and St. Francis’ School Goosnargh. The highlight of the…
Headteacher’s Blog – 100% success in all they do!
We say goodbye to our wonderful Year 6 children!
After a year where we achieved an Outstanding for both Personal Development and Behaviour & Attitudes, in our Ofsted report 2025, Year 6 ended the year on a high! We have been truly blessed to have these exceptional young people as part of our St.…
Headteacher’s Blog – Lancaster Diocese Centenary tour, Upcycling EYFS, Awesome Residential & Lancashire Sings!
Lancaster Diocese Centenary Celebration!
‘Do whatever he tells you” (John 2:5)
Mary’s appearance at Lourdes to Saint Bernadette reflects her deep compassion for and identification with the poor. Saint Bernadette came from a very humble and uneducated background, yet Mary chose to appear to her in…
Headteacher’s Blog – Pilgrims of Hope! Wheelchair basketball & beautiful blossom springing into action!
Pilgrims of Hope
We welcomed Christine from CAFOD to come to work with the children investigating the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Catholic Church has the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. It’s a special time for Catholics to renew their faith, deepen their relationship with God and others, and reflect on…
Headteacher’s Blog – May Procession, Fantastic Float Days & Summer After School Club!
May Procession
The whole school processed from school, around church as part of our annual May procession. The children came with an abundance of flowers to celebrate the month of Mary. Mary holds a special place for all Christians, but we feel she holds a particularly special place in our hearts,…
An adventful few weeks & the small school with a giant tree!
What an Adventful week at St. Mary’s!
Keeping with the spirit of Advent, the children at St. Mary’s have been preparing for the school’s Christmas fair. Our school council, along with our wool & stitches charity group and Crafty CAFOD creations group, have teamed up together, working towards…
Parliament Week – Mayor Visit
Parliament Week 2024
St. Mary’s welcomed the Mayor of Garstang for an afternoon assembly with the whole school, looking at Parliament roles and responsibilities; the children even got to try on the chains! Mr. Halford even had tome to be our next ‘secret reader’ for the children in Acorns Class…
Creative Claughton with ambition for all…
One thing we strive to do at St.Mary’s is to prepare our children for the modern world.
Personal, social, spiritual, moral, emotional and cultural development are at the core of our curriculum and we continue to begin all of our half term topics with big thinking questions. Throughout the year, we…