This weekend, two of our teachers took part in the Paul Hamlyn residential project, Sparking Joy 🌿🎭 They explored drama, Philosophy for Children and outdoor learning, developing ideas that will enrich learning for our pupils. #DramaInEducation #PhilosophyForChildren #OutdoorLearning #SchoolCommunity

INSET DAY - Annual DSAT Conference 2026 at Doncaster Racecourse. Fantastic day of workshops and discussion. Parting messages included that kindness is taught and caught. ‘Kindness is one of the ways excellence becomes visible.’ - Alison Adair, DSAT CEO #RiseAboveTheOrdinary

🌟 Rise Above The Ordinary! 🌟 Each year, every class creates a hoop to celebrate our school vision. This year's collection is a vibrant showcase of imagination, individuality and creativity. 🧡 #RiseAboveTheOrdinary #SchoolCommunity #CreativeLearning #PrimarySchool #SchoolLife

Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 had a fantastic time orienteering in in the sunshine in Ruskin Park. Thanks to South Yorkshire Orienteers for organising such a wonderful activity. #RISE #Walkley #PrimarySchool To find out more about orienteering, contact: www.southyorkshireorienteers.org.uk

After a long trek with #ThePrideOfYorkshire. Our lion cub has returned home. Welcome back! #RiseAboveTheOrdinary #Walkley #Sheffield #PrimarySchool

📚✨Join us for a sponsored read from Monday 20th April to Friday 24th April! In partnership with Laura Hall – The Little Book Nook, all funds raised will buy new books for our school. Our goal is £1000 in sponsorship! Let’s enhance our reading resources together!💙📚 #LoveReading #UsborneBooks

Our Lion Cub has arrived! Look at his cute chops! We are still fundraising to officially 'adopt' our lion cub for Sheffield Children's Hospital. We are organising a raffle in March and are looking for donations of raffle prizes. If you are able to help, please email: sroux@sma.dsat.education #RISE

We're auctioning off the shirt that Barry Bannan donated to school last summer, in addition too a Pennant signed by Wednesday players. Every penny raised will go towards our Pride of Yorkshire fundraiser for Sheffield Children's Hospital. Follow the link for further details: tinyurl.com/mrxak58z

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In preparation for #WorldBookDay, we are creating displays that show all the inclusive children’s books that we have in school. We can’t wait for the children to see! #WBD26 #ReadForFun #RISE

We are taking part in the "Pride of Yorkshire" fundraiser for Sheffield Children's Hospital. We need to raise £950. We are organising a raffle and are looking for organisations that would be able to donate a raffle prize. If you are able to help, email Sylvie Roux (sroux@sma.dsat.education). #RISE

This week, Year 4 had an amazing visit from the HSBC Future Coders team! It was a fantastic opportunity for our young learners to explore the fundamentals of technology in an interactive way. #RISE #FutureCoders #Sheffield www.st-marys.sheffield.sch.uk

We offer wrap around care. Breakfast Club opens at 7:30am until 8:40am. The cost of Breakfast Club is £3.50. The After School Club costs £8 for a full session. The club closes at 6pm. Call us on 0114 234 4461 or visit www.st-marys.sheffield.sch.uk to book a visit. We’d love to show you around!

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On Tuesday, our whole school came together for a powerful assembly to remember Holocaust Memorial Day. We reflected on the past and discussed the importance of standing against hatred today. It was a meaningful time for everyone to learn and remember. #HolocaustMemorialDay #NeverForget #RISE

Nursery & Reception Places Now Available at St Mary’s Academy! 🌟 Call us on 0114 234 4461 or visit www.st-marys.sheffield.sch.uk to book a visit Come and see what makes us special – we’d love to show you around! #SheffieldParents #EarlyYears #NurseryPlaces #StMarysAcademy #RISEAboveTheOrdinary

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We still have some places available in our Nursery and Reception classes! 🎉 All applications to be submitted to the local authority before January 31st. Please call the school office 0114 234 4461 and arrange a visit to see our amazing school.

On Monday, we had a fantastic time celebrating the St. Mary’s Christmas Service at St. Mary’s Church! Children from Year 1 to Year 6 showcased their talents with readings and carol singing. 🎄✨ #Christingles #Christmas

Really looking forward to welcoming @st-marys.bsky.social to the museum on Friday for KIMs #TakeoverDay 2026! Excited to see the ideas their mini-curators will come up with for videogames in museums... 👾🎮 @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social @nvmuk.bsky.social @michellegrant.bsky.social

At St Mary’s, we help little ones RISE above the ordinary with a warm, creative, and values-led approach to early learning. Call on 0114 234 4461 or visit www.st-marys.sheffield.sch.uk to book a visit. #SheffieldParents #EarlyYears #NurseryPlaces #Reception2025 #StMarysAcademy #RISEAboveTheOrdinary

Lovely comments from Y5 parents after a Fab Finish lesson earlier this week. We love feedback!

Have your children outgrown their school uniform? Don't throw it away! Bring any pre-loved uniform into school as Y5 will be starting to sort it for the Swap Shop at the end of the year.

At St Mary’s, we help little ones RISE above the ordinary with a warm, creative, and values-led approach to early learning. Call on 0114 234 4461 or visit www.st-marys.sheffield.sch.uk to book a visit. #SheffieldParents #EarlyYears #NurseryPlaces #Reception2025 #StMarysAcademy #RISEAboveTheOrdinary

This morning, children brightened the KS2 playground with colorful chalk messages, offering heartfelt support and encouragement to our Year 6 pupils as they begin their SATs this week.

Wishing our Y6s the best of luck for SATs this week. You got this!

On 8th May, the whole school celebrated VE Day with a special assembly. Pupils dressed in red, white and blue, and the school was decorated with colourful bunting. At 12pm, everyone joined together to observe a respectful two-minute silence.

We are delighted to have been accepted on the Grow Smart pilot program for Food Growing with Sheffield Schools, supported by Learn Sheffield and Food Works. Many thanks to Maddy and all the team at Food Works Norton for supporting nature-friendly food-growing in our city.

On Sunday, some of the Y5 staff, children and parents joined the amazing Walkley Wombles on their monthly litter pick. The next Walkley Wombles litter pick will be on Sunday June 1st at 11am. Check out their Facebook page for more information. Litter pickers and bags are provided.

Last week, Year 3 welcomed Rio, a therapy dog from Pets As Therapy. The children enjoyed stroking and grooming Rio, while also asking the trainer lots of fascinating questions about the dog’s role and how therapy animals help others.

Many thanks to Wickes Sheffield North for their generous donation of gardening equipment for school.

Year 3 students designed owl-themed cardboard projects in their Design and Technology lesson. The hands-on activity combined creativity and mechanics, helping children understand simple levers and linkages. Excited and proud, each student showcased their unique owl with flapping wings.