Pancake Day… Our Way! 🥞
Reception class pancake-making today! We didn’t want to miss out, even though we weren’t in school on the actual day last week
Reception class pancake-making today! We didn’t want to miss out, even though we weren’t in school on the actual day last week
Aqua class had a lot of fun discussing, trying and evaluating different fruits and vegetables! I was really impressed with the children’s attitude towards trying new things. They were very respectful and the conversations they had with their buddies and their tables were really interesting
A gallery session with Sapphire Class gave everyone the opportunity to proudly showcase their creations and admire the fantastic effort and creativity of their friends.The children’s dedication to their homework has been incredibly impressive – their boats were absolutely AMAZING!
Design and Technology has been great fun this term. The children thoroughly enjoyed designing and making their brilliant Arctic creatures using recyclable materials.
Their teamwork, determination and creativity have been extremely impressive. They supported one another throughout the process and produced some outstanding and imaginative designs.
Coral Class had a fantastic time in Gymnastics this week! The children enjoyed practising their balancing skills and confidently using the wall bars. It was great to see them challenging themselves, building strength and coordination, and most importantly, having lots of fun while staying active.
In Lime Class this week, the children became electrical investigators! They made predictions and explored which materials could conduct electricity to complete a circuit. It was fantastic to see everyone so engaged, experimenting confidently and enjoying hands-on Science learning.
We are very proud to share that our school has received a letter of congratulations from the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, recognising the excellent outcomes achieved by our pupils.
The letter highlights the strong progress made by our disadvantaged pupils and confirms that their achievements are above national averages. This is a significant recognition of the hard work, dedication and commitment shown by our pupils, staff and wider school community.
The Secretary of State also acknowledged the positive impact of high expectations, effective teaching and the inclusive support we provide to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.
We would like to thank our families for their continued support and partnership. Together, we remain committed to raising standards, sharing best practice and ensuring the very best outcomes for all our children.
Happy Feast of St John Bosco!
His dedication to educating and guiding young people is the foundation on which our school was built and continues to inspire us as educators today. We began our celebrations with a special Mass this morning and will carry that spirit forward as we spend the day learning and discovering new things together.
In the Oxford Mail’s latest rankings of Oxford primary schools based on pupil SATs performance, local schools are compared according to their Key Stage 2 results, offering insight into academic attainment across the city. We are delighted to share that Our Lady’s Catholic Primary School achieved the second-best SATs results in Oxford, placing it among the very top performing primaries in the area and a real standout in the latest league tables. This excellent outcome highlights the dedication and hard work of both pupils and staff, and we congratulate the whole school community on this achievement.
You can read the full report here: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/25747180.oxford-primary-schools-ranked-best-worst/