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Our budding naturalists drew inspiration from Sir David Attenborough, when we held a week of themed activities to celebrate the veteran broadcaster’s 100th birthday on Friday 8 May. The pupils at St Aidan’s Catholic Primary in Ashington kicked off the celebrations with a tribute assembly, before embarking on a range of nature and conservation projects, and creative endeavours. “St Aidan’s proudly celebrated Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday by exploring how we can all f

Happy Earth Day from St Aidan's ​Yesterday, our school was buzzing with activities dedicated to protecting our planet. It was a wonderful day of action and reflection across all year groups: ​EYFS headed out on a litter pick to keep our grounds beautiful. ​Year 1 got messy making seed bombs to support our local bees and butterflies. ​Year 3 designed powerful posters advocating for renewable energy. ​Our students beautifully connected these actions to Catholic Social Teachings

We were delighted to welcome Zoolab back yesterday, where pupils from Year 1 to Year 6 had an unforgettable experience meeting a variety of fascinating animals. From a tree frog and African land snail to a millipede, gerbil, tarantula, and more, it was a hands-on opportunity to learn about the natural world. As we celebrate the Year of St Francis, it was a wonderful reminder of his love for animals and the importance of caring for all living things.