St John Bosco Catholic Primary School
Y6 DECCA Visit – The effects of drugs

Y6 DECCA Visit – The effects of drugs

Year 6 took part in an informative and eye-opening session with DECCA about the effects of drugs and how they can harm the body and mind. The children learned how drugs can affect decision-making, focus, and coordination. They also had the chance to take part in...
Y5/Y6 DECCA Visit

Y5/Y6 DECCA Visit

Today, Year 5 and Year 6 had an important talk from DECCA about drugs and making safe choices. We learned about the different types of drugs, how they can affect our bodies and minds, and why it’s important to say no to anything that could harm us. The session helped...
Y6 Trip: National Memorial Arboretum

Y6 Trip: National Memorial Arboretum

Year 6 visited the National Memorial Arboretum as part of their History topic on World War II. The students explored the beautiful grounds, saw many different memorials, and thought about the important sacrifices made by brave people. Their incredible behaviour...
Bikeability

Bikeability

Year 6 have really enjoyed taking part in Bikeability! The children have been learning how to ride safely on the roads, practising important skills like signalling, checking for traffic, and maintaining good control of their bikes. They’ve shown fantastic enthusiasm,...
Year 6 Joins the MAC Mass

Year 6 Joins the MAC Mass

Our Year 6 pupils had the honour of joining other schools in the Multi-Academy Company (MAC) for a special Mass this week. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together in faith, reflect, and celebrate as a wider school community. The children represented our school...
Skipping Fun at School!

Skipping Fun at School!

This week, the whole school took part in an exciting skipping assembly, where we watched amazing demonstrations and learned all about the fun of skipping. Each class then had their own skipping workshop, where children got the chance to practise and learn new skipping...
Dot Day

Dot Day

We had a wonderful time celebrating Dot Day, a special day that encourages children to be creative and express themselves through art. Inspired by the story The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, the children explored how a simple dot can lead to amazing artwork and big ideas....
Year 4 learn about Buddhism

Year 4 learn about Buddhism

A Buddhist nun visited Year 4 to share her teachings about Buddhism, focusing on the importance of being happy and kind to others. She explained how practicing compassion and mindfulness can bring peace to the mind. The children had the opportunity to try meditating,...
Trip to St Michael’s Church

Trip to St Michael’s Church

Creating links with our wider community: A group of Year 3 children celebrated Mass at our local parish, St Michael’s Church in West Bromwich on St Patrick’s Day. Children were amazed hearing Patrick, an elderly member of the congregation sing, ‘Hail, Glorious St...
Y4 Visit Dovedale Care Home

Y4 Visit Dovedale Care Home

As part of their hardship project, the Year 4 children visited Dovedale Care Home, where they had the honour of meeting Lil, who was celebrating her 102nd birthday. The children brought along handmade birthday cards to give to Lil and joined together to sing her a...