Children at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School have been helping to raise awareness of young people’s mental health by taking part in Hello Yellow Day, the annual campaign organised by mental health charity YoungMinds. The school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined schools, workplaces and communities across the country in supporting...
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St Benedict’s pupils celebrate creativity during Arts Week
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have been getting creative with painting, sculpture, photography and mixed media as part of a special Arts Week. The school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, took part in Sky Arts’ Access All Arts week, a national initiative designed to encourage primary...
St Benedict’s opens new sensory prayer garden
A new sensory prayer garden has been officially opened at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton, creating a peaceful space where pupils can pause, reflect and enjoy the outdoors. The school, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, welcomed Father Martin to officially open the garden, which has transformed a courtyard into a...
St Benedict’s pupils celebrate Somerset’s mining heritage with new sculpture
A striking miner sculpture has been installed at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Radstock as a lasting tribute to Somerset’s mining heritage. The sculpture, which now stands at the front of the school, was donated by the Somerset District Miners Welfare Trust, an organisation formed to manage the legacy left by Somerset’s miners. It...
St Benedict’s Primary School steps up road safety campaign
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School welcomed a special visitor this term as the school strengthened its efforts to improve road safety for children and families. The Midsomer Norton school welcomed local PCSO Will, who monitored vehicle speeds outside the school while speaking to motorists about the importance of driving carefully near schools. The...
St Benedict’s young historians step back in time at Cheddar Gorge
Pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School enjoyed an unforgettable journey into Britain’s prehistoric past during a recent educational visit to Cheddar Gorge. The children, from Kingfisher Class, visited the famous Somerset landmark as part of their Stone Age studies, giving them the opportunity to bring their classroom learning to life in one of Britain’s...
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School achieves UNICEF Bronze Rights Respecting status
UNICEF UK has awarded Bronze Rights Respecting School Status to St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in recognition of the school’s commitment to promoting children’s rights and ensuring pupils feel valued, respected and heard. The Midsomer Norton school, part of Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, achieved the milestone through work to embed the principles of the United...
Egg-citement at St Benedict’s as chicks hatch in classrooms
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have enjoyed a truly memorable learning experience as their ‘Living Eggs’ hatched before their eyes. After days of anticipation, children watched in delight as the first chicks emerged, with the moment streamed live into classrooms so every pupil could share in the excitement. The project...
Mini Police inspire community spirit at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School
Young pupils in Midsomer Norton are proving that big community impact can start small, thanks to a hands-on Mini Police initiative at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School. Children from years 4, 5 and 6 have taken on the role of Mini Police Officers this term, working closely with Mendip Neighbourhood Policing to learn about community...
St Benedict’s pupils celebrate World Book Day with community reading initiative
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton marked World Book Day with a lively programme of activities designed to promote reading for pleasure and bring the school community together. Throughout the day, children took part in partner reading sessions, pairing up with classmates to share stories and recommend favourite books. The initiative...
St Benedict’s pupils mark end of Jubilee Year of Hope with special pilgrimage
Children at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton have taken part in a thoughtful celebration to mark the closing of the Door of Hope, a major moment in the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope. The whole school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined others worldwide in reflecting on...
Young musicians shine at St Benedict’s Rocksteady concert
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton was filled with music and applause as pupils took to the stage for a Rocksteady concert, celebrating a term of learning, rehearsing and performing together. Classes at the school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have spent the past few months working in small...
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School pupils in Midsomer Norton set to become mini police officers
Pupils at St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School in Midsomer Norton are preparing to take on a new challenge as they join the Mini Police programme, working alongside local officers to learn more about community safety and responsibility. The initiative will see children in Years 4, 5 and 6 team up with PCSO Will Mortimer to...
St Benedict’s Primary School pupils enjoy a host of Christmas activities
Pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have been overflowing with festive cheer. Children and staff at the Midsomer Norton school have taken part in a host of Christmas activities, celebrating the season, supporting good causes and spreading community spirit. The celebrations began with a fun-filled pantomime organised...
Midsomer Norton schoolchildren embark on 25 acts of kindness mission
Pupils from St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have been taking kindness to new heights with a challenge set for this year’s Children in Need. The Midsomer Norton school invited children to complete 25 acts of kindness, and since then they have been putting smiles on faces at school,...