Today we said goodbye to Mrs Howard as she leaves us to enjoy her retirement. She will be missed by both children and staff. Thank you for all your dedication to our school community over the past 25 years and for
#makinglivesbetter
Just back from a fantastic Year 6 residential and we said goodbye to Mrs Keane. You will be missed Mrs Keane. Good luck on your new adventure. Thank you and God bless from everyone at OLSP.
#phonicsmachine
#makinglivesbetter
Thank you Mr Cregan for all you hard work during your time at OLSP. You will be greatly missed by us all. Good bye and God bless.
#NewBeginnings
#OLSPfamily
Our Creative Club have done an absolutely fantastic display for everyone to enjoy. This really makes us all aware of what impact we can have on sea life. A huge well done to all involved!
@Darrellwakelam
@CSEL_STOC
#makingchristknown
OLSP is a special place,over the years the corridors and classrooms have been filled with very special people.
It has always been at the centre of the local community and parish and today we gathered today to celebrate its 60th birthday.
#MakingLivesBetter
#MakeChristKnown
Some children were lucky enough to visit 'The Manchester Opera House' to watch 'Jack and the Beanstalk' last week. We all thought it was brilliant! Thank you
@MU_Foundation
for the tickets and
@JasonManford
for making us laugh.
Our children crafted these heartfelt poppy wreaths for Remembrance Day. Their creativity and respect shine bright as we honor and remember those who sacrificed for peace.
#RemembranceDay
#LestWeForget
@STOC_CAT
KS1 had a fantastic morning on Friday making ginger bread, drinking hot chocolate, stroking reindeers, dancing with Elsa & Olaf but most importantly meeting Santa Claus. Thank you
@poss_Abilities
for your hospitality.
@STOC_CAT
At OLSP we would like to say a huge thank you to Jordan’s Real Christmas Trees Bury, for donating not only one but two beautiful Christmas Trees. 🎄
#Caringcommunity
Year 6 have worked so hard this week and we are so proud of them. Here they are enjoying a well-earned treat in the sunshine 🍦😋. Many thanks to PTFA and Granellis for their generosity .
Same time next year 😉
@STOC_CAT
#MakingLivesBetter
#MakeChristKnown
What a fun afternoon for our youngest and oldest pupils .
We’ve met our Special Friends and enjoyed sharing a story together .
What better way is there to spend a Friday afternoon?
#readingforpleasure
#MakingLivesBetter
@STOC_CAT
A huge thank you to everyone for supporting our winter coat appeal and donating newly new coats, hats and scarves. The shop is open to parents and carers from 3pm tomorrow. Why not come along and see what we have?
#caringcommunity
#wintercoats
@STOC_CAT
EYFS created some beautiful artwork to celebrate us joining the St Theresa of Calcutta CMAT with an artist in school. What stunning work they have created!
@STOC_CMAT
@SalfordDiocese
@RCSalfordEd
And yet again our parents haven’t let us down - we have raised over £800 in just under an hour 🎄🤶🎅🏻🎄Thank you to our wonderful PTFA for organising :)
#makinglivesbetter
@STOC_CAT
Today we welcomed the Mayor & Mayoress of Rochdale to OLSP. Our class ambassadors did a wonderful job of showing them around our fabulous school.
#makinglivesbetter
@CSEL_STOC
What a successful Christmas fair we have had today. Thank you to the PTFA, to everyone that donated raffle prizes, our amazing school choir and most importantly to all our school community for their continued support.
#family
@STOC_CAT
Year 1 had a fantastic time at the church this morning. They listened to Father explain many different aspects of the church and had the opportunity to walk around and experience it for themselves.
@STOC_CAT
We were all super proud of our KS1 children for performing the production of 'Little Angel Gets Her Wings' for their Christmas Nativity.
#starsinthemaking
@STOC_CAT
Despite the rain, Year 1 had a fantastic visit to Cherwell Farm & Garden. We saw many animals and plants and the staff were all so knowledgeable and welcoming.
@CSEL_STOC
@poss_Abilities
The Gift Team have been busy raising money for St Joseph’s penny this week by selling hot chocolate drinks and cakes to the children!
@CSEL_STOC
@SalfordDiocese
Well done to the Yr 3/4 football team last night for their great sportsmanship and enthusiasm . Even the rain couldn’t dampen their spirits .
#MakingLivesBetter
@STOC_CAT
I am not sure how much more excitement we can take this week! Year 6 Mass and leavers' party tonight! Fantastic evening. Special thanks to Mrs Duffy for the amazing cake and Mrs Keane for organising the party 🥳 💖 Roll on tomorrow's events!
#MakingMemories
@CSEL_STOC
Today our whole school retold the story of Jesus' journey to the cross. Each class performed their station with reverence and we now look forward to the joyful time of Easter.
@STOC_CAT
@SalfordDiocese
After our Christmas dinner we were treated to some festive carols by the choir. Mr Foley also took part in the afternoon, after receiving his own Christmas hat made by some of our Year 6 children.
@CSEL_STOC
#family
#makinglivesbetter
Thank you to all our parents who attended the first OLSP “Cookery Class with Mrs Keane and Salima”
#slowcookercuisine
#mufcfoundation
👩🍳 - we’re coming to a TV channel near you soon 😂
@STOC_CAT
Today we said goodbye to Miss Antwi after many years of service to the school. She has been such a caring, joyful member of the team and the whole school community will miss her. We wish you lots of luck!
@CSEL_STOC
Yesterday on the feast of All Saints Day, we gathered together with Fr Augustine to celebrate our Whole School Mass. The pupils helped to share the Word of God and read beautifully.
@STOC_CAT
Year 6 were fantastic chess teachers to Year 3 today at lunchtime. They explained the rules well and shared their expertise. I think you can see from the faces of Y3 how much they appreciated it.
#tomorrowsteachers
@CSEL_STOC
Year 6 have all gone home with a bag of goodies today. We wish them all the best of luck for their SATs next week. They have all work so hard and should be proud of the work they have put in.
Goodbye to our wonderful Year 6 children. You have made us so very proud. Go out into the world and be who God created you to be. Goodbye and God bless. ❤️🔥🙋♀️
#settheworldonfire
@CSEL_STOC
Year 4 had a fantastic day with international blind footballer Azeem Amir. They played team building games, learnt about what life as a person with a disability was like and how you can always strive to achieve your dreams.
@STOC_CMAT
@Azeem_Amir99
@LearnWithESS
@Link4Life
It’s been Christmas dinner day for each class this week. Each day was filled with Christmas hats, jumpers wonderful food and huge smiles on the children’s faces. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄 🎅🏼
Key Stage 2 did such a wonderful performance on Tuesday evening in St Joseph's Church. Their beautiful singing and readings left us all with the true meaning of Christmas. Thank you to all staff that made it such a memorable event.
Our wonderful catering staff are spoiling the children yet again … home made Yorkshire Puddings with the roast dinner and lashings of gravy 🥰🤤
#whatathursdaytreat
@STOC_CAT
This week was World Autism Acceptance week. The theme this year was colour. Here are a selection of some of the fantastic colourful creations for Year 4 and Year 6.
#AutismAcceptance
#colour
@CSEL_STOC
@STOC_CAT
Year 2 delivered a fantastic Remembrance Day assembly on Friday. They spoke confidently, sang beautifully and provided an abundance of information about Armistice Day.
@STOC_CAT
Last week, we welcomed children’s author, RK Alker to our school and had a great time! He left us with a monster of a competition (!) and we will announce the winners at the end of the week!
#readingforpleasure
@rk_alker
@CSEL_STOC
KS2 enjoyed attending book club today. We explored the library and got cosy with a good book! There is nothing better than curling up with a book and hot chocolate! 📖 ☕️
#readingforpleasure
@CSEL_STOC
@STOC_CAT
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the Silver award for the 2022/23 academic year. Over 100 of our pupils have represented the school in a sporting competition this year! Well done to all.
Thank you to our school community for your generous food-bank donations. Enabling us to support families in our local community.
@STOC_CAT
#MakingADifference
The children have created a beautiful display ready for Remembrance Day. They are also selling poppies and other items to raise money for the British Legion. Margaret smith who is Rochdale Town Centre Chaplain came in to school to launch the event.
#WeWillRememberThem
Well done to the whole of Year 6 for the mature and calm way you have completed you SAT tests. We have been so proud of your approach to the tests and the hard work you have put in all year.
After school “strictly come dancing”is in full swing . It’s a 10 from us 🔟🔟🔟🔟 . We have a few remaining places available, grab your place quick before Mr Cregan takes your spot 🕺🏻
@STOC_CAT
This afternoon the whole school enjoyed their Christmas dinner and festive singalong. We were delighted to see all the children’s crafted party hats 🥳 🎄
@CSEL_STOC
KS1 thoroughly enjoyed meeting the children's author
@rk_alker
who has inspired many of our children to want to create their own exciting stories.
@STOC_CAT