Wishing our entire school community a very Happy Easter. We hope you enjoy a peaceful and refreshing break surrounded by friends and family. This is a special time to rest, reflect, and celebrate together, and we hope the holiday brings joy, laughter, and plenty of meaningful moments for you and your loved ones. Thank you for your ongoing support throughout the term. We look forward to welcoming everyone back renewed, recharged, and ready for the exciting final term ahead. Warmest Easter wishes to you all.
We are delighted to celebrate this special time with our P7 pupils as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Throughout the term, the children have been learning about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and reflecting on how they can live out their faith in their daily lives. Together with families, sponsors, and our parish community, we are supporting the pupils on their journey of faith, helping them to grow in confidence, understanding, and spirituality. As they take this important step, we celebrate their commitment and look forward to sharing this joyous occasion with them.
St. Mary’s on the Hill is set to celebrate its Day of Culture on Friday 13th March, with a warm, joyful showcase of the talents that make our community unique. The day will bring together lively dancing, heartfelt singing, and thoughtful poetry, creating a vibrant tapestry of expression for everyone to enjoy. And because no celebration here is complete without a good laugh, a few well‑placed jokes will keep the atmosphere light and full of fun. It’s a moment for us to gather, share our creativity, and celebrate the spirit that connects us.
We at St. Mary’s on the Hill P.S. are absolutely delighted to be celebrating World Book Day! It is one of our favourite days of the year, and the excitement is already building throughout the school. Pupils and staff are looking forward to swapping their favourite books, discovering new stories, and sharing the joy of reading with friends. Our classrooms will be filled with colour and creativity as everyone dresses up as beloved book characters, bringing stories to life in the most imaginative ways. To add to the fun, there may even be some mystery readers visiting our classrooms to share their much‑loved tales—keeping everyone guessing and adding a wonderful element of surprise to the day. World Book Day is a special opportunity for us all to celebrate imagination, creativity, and the power of reading, and we can’t wait to enjoy every moment of it together!
Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 is an important opportunity to highlight the wellbeing of young people and to encourage everyone in our school community to think about how we can support children’s emotional development. The week focuses on helping pupils understand their feelings, build resilience, and learn strategies for positive mental health through supportive activities and conversations. We will celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week during the first week back after midterm, beginning 16th February, with events and classroom activities designed to promote confidence, kindness, and connection. It will be a chance for us all to come together, reflect on the importance of mental wellbeing, and give children the tools they need to thrive.
We are delighted to celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2026, a special time to honor the faith-filled mission and vibrant community that make our school so unique. This year’s theme, “Normal Live Called to Holiness,” reminds us that each of us—through our everyday actions, learning, and relationships—is invited to grow in holiness and live out our faith with purpose. Throughout the week, we look forward to celebrating all that makes our school a place of learning, service, and spiritual growth.
As we begin the second term at St. Mary’s on the Hill P.S., we are filled with excitement for the learning, growth, and adventure that await our students. This next chapter brings fresh opportunities to explore new ideas, strengthen friendships, and celebrate the joy of learning together. We look forward to building on the wonderful progress already made and embracing the fun, challenges, and discoveries that make our school community such a vibrant and inspiring place.