St Malachy's

❤️ Reception have been busy making their own beautiful poppies for Remembrance Day.

🔢 Reception have been working hard with their maths partners to order numbers from 1 to 6. They have been developing their number recognition and understanding of number order whilst working together and explaining their thinking. 🌟

⚽ Reception have been working hard with Coach Harvey, learning and practising lots of new football skills! They have been developing their coordination, ball control and teamwork whilst having lots of fun. Well done, Reception! 🌟

🤸 Year 6 have been developing their gymnastics skills by learning how to take on the roles of both base and flyer in counterbalances. They worked together to develop their balance, strength and coordination, focusing on teamwork, trust and control. Fantastic effort, Year 6! 🌟

🎶 Year 6 enjoyed learning and performing songs linked to Remembrance Day in Music. ❤️

🔬 In Science, Year 3 have been investigating friction and how it slows moving objects down. They enjoyed testing different materials to explore how different surfaces affect friction. Fantastic learning!

💻 In Computing, Year 3 have been developing their touch-typing skills, practising using the correct fingers for each key to improve their accuracy and speed.

Year 1 have been working on their knowledge of teen numbers in Maths finding which is more and which is less to compare two numbers. In Gymnastics they have been working on moving off, over, on and under apparatus focusing on jumping off using the magic chair when landing.

🤸‍♀️ Year 2 have been busy developing their gymnastics skills! This week, they have been practising three-point balances and perfecting their teddy bear rolls. Fantastic concentration, balance and control from everyone! 🌟👏

Year 2 have been busy putting their measuring skills into practice in Maths today! The children used tape measures to measure different parts of their bodies, developing their understanding of length and practising how to measure accurately. Fantastic hands-on learning! 🌟👏

Our children enjoyed a special assembly about Nano Nagle, brought to life by a visiting actress. Through storytelling and drama, they learnt about Nano Nagle’s life, her work and the history of the Presentation Sisters. 💙 #NanoNagle #PresentationSisters #CatholicEducation

Year 2 stepped back in time for their Victorian Day! 🕰️ 🎩 Our young historians enjoyed experiencing what life was like for children in Victorian times, bringing their History learning to life. A fantastic day of hands-on learning! #Year2 #History #VictorianDay #StMalachys

Our Nursery children had a wonderful time at their Tea Party this afternoon! ☕🧁 There were lots of smiles, tasty treats and plenty of fun as they celebrated a fantastic year together. We are so proud of them all! 💙 #StMalachys #Nursery #MakingMemories

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Our Year 5 and 6 pupils had a fantastic time competing in the QuadKids Athletics Competition! They showed determination, teamwork and great sportsmanship across the running, jumping and throwing events. ⭐👏 #QuadKids #Athletics #TeamStMalachys

Our Peer Mediators had a fantastic day at the Peer Mediation Conference 2026 in Manchester! 🌟 They developed their leadership, communication and conflict-resolution skills, sharing ideas with pupils from other schools.

A great shot of our Hill Team getting ready for Night Line! 🌙🧭 Listening carefully to the instructions, supporting one another and preparing for a challenge that really puts teamwork and communication to the test.

t's our last breakfast at Robinwood before one final morning of adventures! 🍳😊 The children are full of excitement, have made incredible memories, and have represented St Malachy's brilliantly throughout the trip. Time to enjoy the final activities before heading home! 🌟

The Valley Group embraced every challenge today, taking on the Zip Wire, Trapeze and the legendary Piranha Pool! 🌊💪 Their confidence has grown with every activity, and they’ve encouraged each other every step of the way. We’re so proud of their determination and teamwork! 🌟

The Hill Group have had another fantastic day at Robinwood! 🌟 They took on the Zip Wire, tested their aim in Archery and reached new heights with Rock Climbing. Plenty of courage, determination and encouragement for one another – we're so proud of them! 💙 #Robinwood

What a morning for the Valley Group! 🌊 They tackled raft building before taking the plunge into the lake, braved the Dungeon and rounded off the morning with Knight's Quest. Plenty of teamwork, courage and smiles all round – they're making us so proud! ⭐💙 #Robinwood