St Mary's CE Primary School, Deane

10/09/2026

Minecraft After School Club 🕹️

Our year 2 and year 3 children are enjoying Minecraft club with Mrs Smith doing a scavenger hunt and crafting. All while having lots of fun! 🌟

We can’t wait to see what they create next!

07/09/2026

🏃 **PE Kit Reminder**

Reception and Year 1 children should bring their PE clothes to school in a clearly labelled bag.

Children in Years 2–6 should come to school wearing the correct PE kit on their PE days.

**Indoor PE kit:**

* Blue shorts
* White T-shirt
* Plain black pumps

**Outdoor PE kit:**

* Navy joggers
* White T-shirt
* Plain white or black trainers

Please ensure that all clothing and footwear is clearly labelled with your child’s name. Thank you for your support.

06/09/2026

🏃‍♀️ **Autumn Term PE Days** 🏃‍♂️

Please see below for each class’s PE days this term:

* Nursery – Friday (indoor)
* Reception K – Monday (indoor)
* Reception L – Tuesday (indoor)
* Year 1H – Monday (outdoor) and Wednesday (indoor)
* Year 1J – Monday (outdoor) and Thursday (indoor)
* Year 2M and 2H – Wednesday (indoor) and Friday (outdoor)
* Year 3G and 3S – Tuesday (outdoor) and Friday (indoor)
* Year 4M and 4S – Monday (outdoor) and Thursday (indoor)
* Year 5A and 5B – Monday (indoor) and Thursday (outdoor)
* Year 6A and 6B – Tuesday (indoor) and Wednesday (outdoor)
* Sunflower Room – Wednesday (indoor)

Please ensure your child has the correct PE kit in school on these days, including suitable clothing and footwear for outdoor sessions.

Thank you for your support! 😊

05/09/2026

📚✨ What a fantastic first week back! ✨📚

It’s been lovely to see our classrooms come back to life this week. From welcoming learning environments and fantastic pieces of work, to class novels that will inspire lots of our learning this term - we are all ready for another exciting year at St Mary’s! 💚

31/08/2026

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back!💚💙

A little reminder that school starts on Wednesday 2nd September📚✨

Get ready for a brilliant new year!

17/07/2026

🎉 Last Day of School Reminder! 🎉

Just a reminder that today is Toy Day! 🧸🎲 Children are welcome to bring in a suitable toy or game to enjoy with their friends.

⏰ School finishes at 1:00pm today, so please ensure children are collected promptly.

We hope everyone has a fantastic final day and a wonderful, safe and relaxing summer holiday! ☀️💛

17/07/2026

☀️📚 Summer fun in Bolton! 🎭🎨

There are lots of FREE family activities happening over the summer holidays!

🎭 Theatre in the Park – Enjoy free, family-friendly theatre shows at Elizabeth Park every Thursday at 11am and 2pm, with a different performance each week.

📚 Summer Reading Challenge 2026 – Read to the Beat! Children aged 4–11 can join their local library, complete six reading challenges and earn a certificate and medal! 🏅📖

🎨 Bolton Central Library & Museum will also be running crafts and activities Monday–Saturday, along with fish feeds on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

🎉 The Summer Reading Challenge Launch Day takes place on Saturday 18th July, 11am–3pm at Bolton Central Library.

A brilliant way to keep children reading, creating and having fun throughout the summer! 🌞💜

Please see the posters for full dates and details. 📅

17/07/2026

Gaming is a huge part of many young people's lives, but some online features can blur the line between gaming and gambling in ways that aren't always obvious.
Our latest guide explains what skin betting is, why it's becoming more common, and how parents, carers and educators can help children stay safe online.
The guide covers:
• What skin betting is and how it works
• Why virtual in-game items can have real-world value
• The risks of unregulated third-party platforms
• Social pressure and influencer promotion
• Warning signs to look out for
• Practical steps to reduce the risks through conversations and parental controls
By understanding how skin betting works, trusted adults can spot potential risks early and help young people make safer choices online.

Gaming is a huge part of many young people's lives, but some online features can blur the line between gaming and gambling in ways that aren't always obvious.

Our latest guide explains what skin betting is, why it's becoming more common, and how parents, carers and educators can help children stay safe online.

The guide covers:

• What skin betting is and how it works
• Why virtual in-game items can have real-world value
• The risks of unregulated third-party platforms
• Social pressure and influencer promotion
• Warning signs to look out for
• Practical steps to reduce the risks through conversations and parental controls

By understanding how skin betting works, trusted adults can spot potential risks early and help young people make safer choices online.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5b9j8

16/07/2026