We take great delight in planning with teachers at St Mary Magdalene School where the children are taken on fantastical journeys through quality literature.  The excitement of sloths arriving in class, vines appearing upon walls, bears who play the piano and young boys who create grand designs have ignited a passion for reading and writing in the children (and the teachers!).  We love seeing such high quality outcomes where all of the curriculum for English is creatively embedded.  Just wonderful!

Pippa Agyemang, Literacy Consultant, The Literacy Tree

I really, really enjoyed Sports Day when we played basketball shoot outs and did long jump.  They were fun!

-Children

It was an absolute pleasure working with your teachers and children.  The extremely high levels of mutual respect between teachers and children was very evident in each of the classes I worked with.  I was very impressed by the instinctive way children supported and encouraged each other to do their best.

Andy Markwick, Science Consultant.

One child described collective worship as “a place where I can calm down and be peaceful and learn more about God and Jesus”.

-Children

I am very grateful to all the teachers who have helped my daughter settle into her new school and the effort and progress she has achieved over the year.

-Parent

I would love to have come to this school.  It’s just a great school!

-Parent

I spent a lovely day with the staff team and pupils at Mary Magdalene. I received a warm welcome from everyone, and felt like a core member of the team which is a lovely feeling when you only spend a day at a school. The children listened to me and participated by answering my questions about the types of devises they are using and games they are playing whilst at home. They also shared with me their worries and  negative experiences whilst they are online at home. The one key message that we want all children to know is that they can get help from us all, parents, a key adult in their life and the school team, if they are worried about something they have experienced online.

Teresa Hughes, Online Safety Co-ordinator

I really enjoyed my visit to St Mary Magdalene Primary School.  I liked the warm atmosphere and the beautiful displays.  The children were very enthusiastic about writing their own stories.

Ifeoma Onyefulu, Author

As an artist educator I have been delighted  to see that an appreciation of the importance of  creativity lies at the heart of this school. The projects I have taught the children empower pupils through creative thinking skills such as  problem-solving, spatial awareness, motor skills, aesthetic appreciation and most importantly by inspiring their imaginative thinking. The pupils have responded impressively to complex ideas in 2D and 3D work with great interest and maturity. Project outcomes have revealed levels of skill that excel beyond those that would normally be expected.

Ed Gray, Artist and Educator

We can enjoy one another’s religions and get respect here.

-Parent

Huge thanks to everyone at the wonderful St Mary Magdalene for making me feel so welcome today – and for being so very warmly responsive and creative in the workshops.  Such great poems from Years 1-6 in the Finale at the end of the day too – congratulations!

James Carter – Poet

St Mary’s is a lively and friendly school.  I always enjoy my visits and the staff and children are always keen to engage with global issues like poverty and climate change.

Neil Roper – Christan Aid