We are pleased to share that St Pius X Catholic Primary School, in partnership with Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, is consulting on a proposal to extend our age range from 4–11 years to 3–11 years, with the intention of opening a nursery from September 2026. This proposal reflects our commitment to supporting families in […]

Class 1 had a great time learning all about Peru.

Pupils have had a wonderful day learning about different Spanish speaking countries. At lunchtime, pupils were offered delicious samples of patatas bravas alongside their usual meal. We ended the day by gathering as a school to share everything we have learnt. We were treated to beautiful artwork, amazing facts and fantastic dancing and music! Mrs […]

Class 2 have been celebrating Spanish Day by researching the Spanish speaking country, Mexico. They have learned lots of interesting facts about Mexico and and Mexican culture. Pupils have found out about the life of the famous Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo. They have looked at lots of her most famous paintings and they have completed […]

Class 2 have had a fabulous trip to West Boldon Lodge today. They took part in lots of different forest school activities. They explored fairy villages, made mud pies and toasted marshmallows by a fire! Pupils were particularly excited to discover a piano in the middle of the forest – just like in our favourite […]

Class 3 had a fantastic day visiting Beamish Museum! The sun was shining and everyone enjoyed the day.

Yr4 boys enjoyed a friendly game of football with the children from The Grove Primary School this week. This was the first of many events over the summer term.

part of our Climate for Schools action plan was to plant fruit trees in the school grounds. Children from class 3 joined Oases to plant apple, pear and plum trees.

And Tango Makes Three Today in class 1 we started looking at our new book ‘And Tango Makes Three’ by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell. Miss Crilly was the zookeeper and asked the children to help to organise the animals in the zoo. The children sorted the animals into big cats, birds and reptiles. They […]

At St Pius we believe we offer a supportive approach to attendance and encourage our families to contact us should there be any barriers to your child arriving at school on time every day. From September 2024 and the new rules around attendance please ensure you read the following and review any holiday plans during […]