--- title: "HEADTEACHER'S BLOG" url: "https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/category/headteacher-s-blog" school: "The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School" --- # HEADTEACHER'S BLOG [![Image of Key Stage 1 Writing Competition](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5357.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-04-20-20-57-00-key-stage-1-writing-competition) 20 April 2025 #### [Key Stage 1 Writing Competition](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-04-20-20-57-00-key-stage-1-writing-competition) Key Stage 1 had the chance to enter a writing competition this half term. Everyone who entered was awarded with a bookmark. Some children were chosen to have their acrostic poems published in a book. Well done everyone! [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-04-20-20-57-00-key-stage-1-writing-competition) [![Image of The Library Bus Visit](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5203.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-04-20-20-21-00-the-library-bus-visit) 20 April 2025 #### [The Library Bus Visit](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-04-20-20-21-00-the-library-bus-visit) The library bus came to visit! Our school librarians had great fun choosing the new books for the next 12 months. There was even story time for some children too. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-04-20-20-21-00-the-library-bus-visit) [![Image of Young Voices 2025](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/20250207_173334.jpg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-02-09-19-45-00-young-voices-2025) 9 February 2025 #### [Young Voices 2025](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-02-09-19-45-00-young-voices-2025) We truly could not be prouder of our fabulous children! All the singers represented our school with amazing, positive attitudes and we had an absolute ball! Their hard work and dedication in preparing for the concert just leaves me in awe of each and every one of them! Well done my lovely… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2025-02-09-19-45-00-young-voices-2025) [![Image of Carol concert](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/5CE23CFC-5789-43F5-9AD6-4FF128F212DB.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-12-16-20-52-00-carol-concert) 16 December 2024 #### [Carol concert](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-12-16-20-52-00-carol-concert) My lovely singers battled their nerves and performed in front of a huge audience at St Walburge’s. They sang beautifully and with confidence. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-12-16-20-52-00-carol-concert) [![Image of Dog Training Club](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/13914112-5833-425A-B900-FBEC9FDF98FC.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-23-19-19-41-dog-training-club) 23 April 2024 #### [Dog Training Club](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-23-19-19-41-dog-training-club) Dog training club had a lovely time outside today. We reminded Buddy about the trick he learnt last week (a spin in a circle) and this week we taught him to jump through a hoop. The children were so gentle and patient. Buddy was tired by the end! [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-23-19-19-41-dog-training-club) [![Image of Easter bingo EYFS and KS1](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/2C62BD7C-5EB3-4BB0-A1BD-2AC48DE2AB46.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-04-12-07-45-easter-bingo-eyfs-and-ks1) 4 April 2024 #### [Easter bingo EYFS and KS1](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-04-12-07-45-easter-bingo-eyfs-and-ks1) It was eyes down for our annual Easter bingo where some delicious looking chocolate hampers were won. Yummy! [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-04-12-07-45-easter-bingo-eyfs-and-ks1) [![Image of Big walk for Lent](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/0B3EC302-4FC6-497F-97A8-CB9E925DAA05.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-04-11-59-51-big-walk-for-lent) 4 April 2024 #### [Big walk for Lent](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-04-11-59-51-big-walk-for-lent) Despite the awful weather, the whole school took part in our Big Walk for Lent on Monday 25th March 2024. All classes were timetabled to keep a continuous walk from 9am to 3pm. Unfortunately, due to the rain, we couldn’t all get out to cheer EYFS on as they finished, but nevertheless, a… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-04-04-11-59-51-big-walk-for-lent) 29 March 2024 #### [Library Bus](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-03-29-08-59-02-library-bus) The Lancashire Library Service Library Bus visited us yesterday. Our new librarians chose nearly 400 new books for us to borrow. These will be in our school library soon. It was lovely to see the children so excited about books and reading. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-03-29-08-59-02-library-bus) [![Image of CAFOD assembly](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/4FB42C7F-FCF8-4D32-8AD0-954E93AEE6B4.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-03-05-20-00-27-cafod-assembly) 5 March 2024 #### [CAFOD assembly](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-03-05-20-00-27-cafod-assembly) Key stages 1 and 2 welcomed CAFOD in to school on Friday to talk about where all the money raised for CAFOD goes. It inspired us to get prepared for our big sponsored walk - The Big Walk for Lent - which we will be doing in the last week of term. [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2024-03-05-20-00-27-cafod-assembly) [![Image of KS2 bingo](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/BC72585E-BF29-4B74-9092-BAD0AD04C0FD.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-45-08-ks2-bingo) 21 December 2023 #### [KS2 bingo](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-45-08-ks2-bingo) Fun had by everyone and some yummy chocolate to tuck in to. Congratulations to all the winners! [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-45-08-ks2-bingo) [![Image of Singers](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/65ABFE49-B2D1-4D3D-9B33-52A12E6EE6CD.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-38-54-singers) 21 December 2023 #### [Singers](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-38-54-singers) What a week my gorgeous singers have had! We we fortunate to be able to be a part of a carol concert at St Walburge’s, sang in Church and were invited to sing at Glades care home too. My amazing singers did all this without any music and were confident and clear at all times. I could not be… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-12-21-21-38-54-singers) [![Image of Singers to St Walburge’s](https://files.schudio.com/the-blessed-sacrament-2/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/DFDFC96B-84F3-4E45-A45E-4C83BA193351.jpeg)](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-01-23-19-56-55-singers-to-st-walburge-s) 23 January 2023 #### [Singers to St Walburge’s](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-01-23-19-56-55-singers-to-st-walburge-s) Our lovely singers were invited for a look around St Walburge’s where we learned lots of facts about the Church, then braved the spiral staircase and ventured up to the top of the spire. All the children showed tremendous resilience and determination and we could not be prouder of… [Continue reading](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/2023-01-23-19-56-55-singers-to-st-walburge-s) ### Office - [Term Dates](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/termdates) - [Calendar](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/calendar) - [Covid - 19](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/parents/covid-19) - [News](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/news) - [Letters](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/parents/letters) - [Attendance](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/family-support/attendance) - [School Meals](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/parents/school-meals) - [Uniform](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/parents/uniform) - [PTFA](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/) - [Home Learning](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/curriculum/home-learning) - [Headteacher's Blog](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/blog/category/headteacher-s-blog) - [Photo Galleries](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/photo-galleries) - [Parent Views](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/parents/parent-views) - [Toddler Group](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/parents/toddler-group) - [Useful Links](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/parents/useful-links) - [Contact](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/contact) - [Newsletters](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/parents/newsletters) ![School Logo](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/images/logo/logo-footer.png)The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School Farringdon Lane, Ribbleton, Preston, Lancashire PR2 6LX ### About The Trust Mater Ecclesiae Catholic Trust W\_rkspace 3 Caxton Road, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire PR2 9ZZ [Visit Trust Website](https://mecmat.org/) ### Quick Links ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) ### Follow Us [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057592182298#) [Twitter](https://x.com/BlessedPreston) [![Trust Mark](https://www.blessedsacrament.mecmat.org/images/homepage/Diocese_of_Lancaster_In_Line_White.png)](https://www.lrcd.org.uk/) © The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School. 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