Cells, by Miss Dobie

Date: 26th May 2018 @ 1:10pm

The children recreated a fungi cell using play dough and incorporated the different parts using a variety of colours.

Greek vases, by Miss Dobie

Date: 26th May 2018 @ 1:07pm

The children designed their own Greek vases using a range of patterns and striking colours.

Greece research, by Miss Dobie

Date: 26th May 2018 @ 1:05pm

To begin our new topic, Ancient Greece, the children used the IPads to research Greece and created a tourism information booklet to record their research. 

Celebrating Pentecost, by Miss Dobie

Date: 26th May 2018 @ 1:00pm

To celebrate Pentecost, the children created hanging decorations to show the gifts from the Holy Spirit and enjoyed a huge slice of cake!

Visit to Manchester Art Gallery, by Miss Jackson

Date: 25th May 2018 @ 8:39am

Royal wedding , by Miss Doyle

Date: 18th May 2018 @ 11:35am

To get in the party mood for the royal wedding we designed our very own commemorative plates! Now we just need a slice of wedding cake to go on them! 

Ground Force Team, by Miss Dobie

Date: 18th May 2018 @ 11:31am

Today, the children helped to maintain the current garden beds and add more seasonal plants. The children worked hard to clear the beds of weeds, plant different bulbs and finally water the plants. The children have shown how they are responsible stewards and care for the world around them.

Lost and Found , by Miss O'Regan

Date: 16th May 2018 @ 4:27pm

Year 1 have been working very hard on their own Lost and Found stories. They were very proud of their stories so took them up to Year 6 to share their fabulous writing. The Year 6's were very impressed. 

Classifying newly discovered species, by Miss Dobie

Date: 18th Apr 2018 @ 9:53pm

The children developed their classification skills by grouping newly discovered species. The children researched the anatomy of the species and generated enquiry questions to organise the different animals. Using this research, the children created a classification key.

Understanding tenses, by Miss Dobie

Date: 17th Apr 2018 @ 9:12pm

The children organised different sentences under the correct heading. The children focused on the simple, perfect and progressive tense and explained the features of the different tenses.

Classification , by Miss Dobie

Date: 17th Apr 2018 @ 9:09pm

As part of our Science topic, living things and their habitats, the children looked at how to classify and group animals. To understand how to formulate specific questions, the children used liquorice allsorts to distinguish between each type of sweet and created questions to identify each sweet according to the properties.

Year 6 Regrowth Project, by Miss Doyle

Date: 27th Mar 2018 @ 2:56pm

The year 6 children have been out on the field planting a variety of different vegetables in small pots ready to be planted in the larger beds in the poly tunnel A huge thank you to the parents who came to support our regrowth project! Now roll on summer so we can see our hard work pay off! 

World Book Day, by Miss Dobie

Date: 23rd Mar 2018 @ 7:36pm

This years world book day theme was hats so the children explored a range of hats and thought about who they may belong to or what a person may be doing whilst wearing the hat. It was very interesting to see the children’s ideas particularly for the sombrero. Using the hats for inspiration, the children composed their own free verse poem.

Describing 2D shapes, by Miss Dobie

Date: 23rd Mar 2018 @ 7:32pm

Working in pairs, the children described a range of 2D shapes to their partner whilst their partner drew the shape using the information provided. This included the position of each vertice and drawing angles accurately using a protractor. This task definitely helped the children to develop their communication skills and think specifically about the instructions they are providing.

Fun with algebra , by Miss Dobie

Date: 23rd Mar 2018 @ 7:27pm

To support the children’s understanding of algebra, the children used cups and counters to solve algebraic equations - this was not only fun but deepened the children’s knowledge.

Year 6 Field Hockey Finals, by Miss Doyle

Date: 9th Mar 2018 @ 9:04am

The year 6 hockey team had a fantastic opportunity to play field hockey against lots of schools across Manchester! In the tournament we reached the finals and we played extremely well against a lot of different schools! A huge well done to Caidie-Leigh, Christian, Alfie, Liam, Mikayla and Mia, you have really done the school proud.

Choose your product, by Miss Dobie

Date: 13th Feb 2018 @ 8:50pm

The children have enjoyed playing ‘choose your product’. The children have been competing in pairs and demonstrated so many Mathematical skills.

Air raid shelters, by Miss Dobie

Date: 13th Feb 2018 @ 8:44pm

As part of our World War 2 topic, the children experienced life in an air raid shelter. The children took cover under tables and in a small, confined space to imagine what life was like living in an air raid shelter. The children listened to an air raid siren and Winston Churchill’s speech to gain a better understanding what life was like for people during the war. From this experience, the children wrote a diary entry imagining their first day in an air raid shelter. Finally, the children tea stained their writing to add authenticity to their work.

Blitz artwork, by Miss Dobie

Date: 13th Feb 2018 @ 8:40pm

As part of our topic learning, the children learnt about the blitz and created their own artwork. The children used pastels to create their background and used black card to create silhouettes of buildings. 

PCSO’s visit, by Miss Dobie

Date: 13th Feb 2018 @ 8:36pm

Today, the children received a visit from our local PCSO’s to inform and discuss knife crime. The children responded in a very mature way and considered the dangers involved and how to keep themselves safe. The children also had the opportunity to ask any questions, which were very thought provoking and demonstrated how each child is a responsible citizen. 

Safer Internet Fortnight, by Miss Dobie

Date: 13th Feb 2018 @ 8:33pm

As part of Safer Internet Fortnight, the children used the Ipad’s to respond to emails focusing on strangers online and cyber bullying. The children recalled the SMART rules to provide appropriate advice on how to stay safe online. The children thought about their own use of the internet and considered ways they could stay safe online but most importantly all children were able to explain what to do if they feel unsure or unsafe whilst on the internet - tell an adult!

Chinese New Year, by Miss Dobie

Date: 13th Feb 2018 @ 8:27pm

This week, the children celebrated Chinese New Year by creating blossom tree artwork, which is symbolic of Chinese New Year. The children used watercolours to design their background, felt tip to draw their branches and used finger painting to add blossom to their branches. The children’s work will be showcased in this weeks exhitibition on Friday.

Young Voices 2018, by Miss Dobie

Date: 23rd Jan 2018 @ 6:28pm

St Margaret Mary’s choir took part in this years Young Voices concert at the Manchester Arena. The children were joined by others schools from in and around Manchester. The children have shown great dedication and commitment in learning a range of songs and actions to perform in front of a live audience. 

The evening was a great success and everyone (including staff) had a fantastic evening and enjoyed being part of the event. Take a look at our photographs and videos from the evening.

Christmas Fair, by Miss Jackson

Date: 21st Dec 2017 @ 9:56am

Years 5 & 6 have been working hard making different Christmas crafts over the past week to sell at out Christmas Fair.  All money raised will be donated to The Booth Centre, helping those who are homeless in our city.  

Choir Christmas Carol performance , by Miss Dobie

Date: 20th Dec 2017 @ 8:48pm

Today, the choir performed at the Ashgrove House Care Home performing a number of well known Christmas Carols. The children definitely helped to spread joy and Christmas cheer to all the staff and residents and helped everyone to experience a happy and holy Christmas!