St Mary's CE Primary School, Deane

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

12/07/2026

Friday quiz fun🧠👑
As part of supporting staff wellbeing, our teachers end the week with a little friendly competition in our Friday quiz.
After putting their general knowledge to the test, this weeks quiz champions were crowned….. Mr Taylor and Miss Baistow👏🏆

12/07/2026

Sunflower Room Trip🌻
Our children from the Sunflower Room had a wonderful time on their special trip! ☀️ They enjoyed exploring the outdoors, meeting some lovely animals and getting up close to some new furry and feathered friends. 🫏🐓
There was lots of smiles, new experiences and special memories throughout the day. We are so proud of how brilliantly the children represented St Mary’s and embraced every part of their adventure. 🌻💙

10/07/2026

This morning, our School Council headed out into the local community to complete their community action project as part of the Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award. The children were shocked by just how much litter they found, but worked incredibly hard to help make our local area cleaner and more welcoming for everyone.

What a fantastic way to complete their Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award!♻️🗑️🌍

08/07/2026

🐄Year 1 Farm adventure🚜
Year 1 had a fantastic time visiting the farm! The children enjoyed getting up close to the animals, learning all about life on a working farm and even seeing how the cows are milked.
It was a brilliant hands on learning experience, filled with lots of excitement, curiosity and happy memories. A wonderful day was had by all! 🌟